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Warning light and message

Keep hands on steering wheel

If the driver takes their hands off the steering wheel for several seconds while LKA system is activated, the system will warn the driver.

Warning

  • The warning message may appear late according to road conditions. Therefore, always have your hands on the steering wheel while driving.

  • If you hold the steering wheel lightly, the system may generate hands off warning.

Warning

  • The driver is responsible for accurate steering.

  • Even though the steering is assisted by the system, the driver may control the steering wheel.

  • Turn off the system and drive the vehicle in below situations.

    • In bad weather

    • In bad road condition

    • When the steering wheel needs to be controlled by the driver frequently.

    • When towing a vehicle or trailer.

  • The steering wheel may feel heavier when the steering wheel is assisted by the system than when it is not.

Check Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system

If there is a problem with the system, a message will appear for a few seconds. If the problem continues LKA system failure indicator will illuminate.

LKA system indicator

LKA system indicator (yellow) will illuminate if LKA system is not working properly. We recommend that you have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

When there is a problem with the system do one of the following:

  • Turn the system on after turning the engine off and on again.

  • Check if the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position.

  • Check if the system is affected by the weather. (e.g. fog, heavy rain, etc.)

  • Check if there is foreign matter on the camera lens.

If the problem is not solved, we recommend that you have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

LKA system will not be in the ENABLED state and/or the steering wheel will not be assisted when:

  • The turn signal is turned on before changing a lane. If you change lanes without the turn signal on, the steering wheel might be controlled.

  • The vehicle is not driven in the middle of the lane when the system is turned on or right after changing a lane.

  • ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) is activated.

  • The vehicle is driven on a sharp curve.

  • The steering will not be assisted when vehicle speed is below 64 km/h (40 mph). Always obey all traffic laws and drive safely.

  • The steering will not be assisted when you change lanes quickly.

  • The steering will not be assisted when you brake suddenly.

  • The steering will not be assisted when the lane is very wide or narrow.

  • There are more than two lane markers such as a construction area.

  • Radius of a curve is too small.

  • When you turn the steering wheel suddenly, LKA will be disabled temporarily.

  • Driving on a steep slope or hill.

  • Starting the engine or initializing (or rebooting) the Front View Camera for about 15 seconds