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Intelligent Speed Limit Assist malfunction and limitations

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist malfunction

A: Check speed limit system

When Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, the Master warning light () and Intelligent Speed Limit Assist indicator light () will appear on the cluster.

If this occurs, we recommend the function checked by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist disabled

A: Speed limit system disabled. Camera obscured

When the front windscreen where the front view camera is located is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Intelligent Speed Limit Assist. If this occurs, the warning message, the Master warning light () and Intelligent Speed Limit Assist indicator light () will appear on the cluster. will appear on the cluster, but it is not a failure of Intelligent Speed Limit Assist.

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist will operate properly when snow, rain or foreign material is removed. Always keep it clean.

If Intelligent Speed Limit Assist does not operate properly after it is removed, we recommend the function checked by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING
  • Even though the warning message or warning light does not appear on the cluster, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist may not operate properly.

  • Even if restarting the vehicle with the sensors blocked or malfunctioned, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist may not properly operate as the function maintains the broken/covered state.

Limitations of Intelligent Speed Limit Assist

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist may not operate properly, or it may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:

  • The road sign is contaminated or indistinguishable

    • The road sign is difficult to see due to bad weather, such as rain, snow, fog.

    • The road sign is partially obscured by surrounding objects or shadow

  • The road signs do not conform to the normal

    • The text or picture on the road sign is different from the normal

    • The road sign is installed between the main line and the exit road or between diverging roads

    • A sign is attached to another vehicle

  • The distance between the vehicle and the road signs is far

  • The vehicle encounters illuminating road signs

  • Intelligent Speed Limit Assist incorrectly recognises numbers or pictures in the street signs or other signs as the speed limit

  • A road sign near the road you are driving is detected

  • Multiple signs are installed close together

  • When misrecognized the minimum speed limit sign for the maximum speed limit sign.

  • Other Auxiliary signs or commercial signs are placed around the speed limit signs

  • The brightness changes suddenly, for example when entering or exiting a tunnel or passing under a bridge

  • Headlamps are not used or the brightness of the headlamps are weak at night or in the tunnel

  • The field of view of the front view camera is obstructed by sun glare

  • Road signs are difficult to recognise due to the reflection of sunlight, street lights, or oncoming vehicles

  • The navigation information or GPS information contains errors.

  • The driver does not follow the guide of the navigation.

  • Driving on a road that is sharply curved or continuously curved

  • Driving through speed bumps, or driving up and down or left to right on steep inclines

  • The vehicle is shaking heavily

  • Driving on a new road

  • When driving on a road under construction.

  • When the navigation software updates during driving

WARNING
  • Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is a supplemental function that helps the driver to comply with the speed limit on the road, and may not display the correct speed limit or control the driving speed properly.

  • It is the responsibility of the driver to keep the speed limit.

  • It may not operate for 15 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the front view camera is initialized or restarted.

NOTICE

For more details on the limitations of the front view camera, refer to More Details.