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Lane Following Assist (LFA) (if equipped)

With the front view camera mounted on the top of the windshield, Lane Following Assist is designed to ensure the vehicle stays in its lane by monitoring the detected lane ahead of the car and controlling over the direction of the steering wheel.
WARNING
  • It is the driver's responsibility to operate the steering wheel for safe driving.

  • Do not turn the steering wheel hastily if Lane Following Assist is activated.

  • Lane Following Assist assists the steering wheel control over the direction so that the vehicle can stay in the center of the detected lane. Lane Following Assist does not automatically control the steering wheel of at all times, which means the driver must keep hands on the wheel at all times while driving.

  • When using Lane Following Assist, always be aware of your surroundings and road conditions that may interrupt or stop Lane Following Assist.

CAUTION
  • Do not attach glass tinting, stickers, accessories to the windshield near the front view camera near where the indoor mirror is placed.

  • The removal or re-assembly of the front view camera to attach tinting, stickers, accessories may require Lane Following Assist to be thoroughly inspected and modified. In such a case, have the system be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

  • Inspection or modification may be required when replacing parts related to the windshield or front view camera, steering. Have the system be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

  • Depending on your surroundings and road conditions, Lane Following Assist could fail to recognize the lane and stop working. As such, extra caution is required while driving with Lane Following Assist on.

  • Be sure to check the non-operating conditions and cautions for the driver before using Lane Following Assist.

  • Do not place reflective materials such as white paper or mirror on the dashboard. Sunlight reflections can cause Lane Following Assist to not function properly.

  • Loud audio volumes can prevent the occupants from hearing the alarm sounds from Lane Following Assist.

  • Keeping your hands off the wheel while driving will trigger the hands-off warning and deactivate the steering-assist function. Put your hands back on the wheel, then the steering-assist function will be reactivated.

  • When driving at a high speed, the steering assist force can become weak and the vehicle can drive out of its lane. Extra caution is required, and comply with the speed limit.

  • Attaching an object to the steering wheel could deter steering assistance.

  • Attaching an object to the steering wheel could deter the hands-off alarming function.