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Lane Keeping Assist malfunction

  • If there is a problem with the function a message will appear. If the problem continues Lane Keeping Assist fail indicator will illuminate.

Lane Safety indicator

Lane Safety indicator (yellow) will illuminate if Lane Keeping Assist is not working properly.

In this case, have the function checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

The function will be canceled when:

  • You change lanes with the turn signal.

    • Using the turn signal to change lanes.

    • If you change lanes without the turn signal on, the steering wheel might be controlled.

  • Lane Keeping Assist can transit to steering assist mode when the car is near to middle of the lane after function on or the lane was changed. Lane Keeping Assist can not assist steering if the vehicle follows lane marker too close continuously before transition to steering assist mode.

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

  • The steering will not be assisted when your drive fast on a sharp curve.

  • The steering will not be assisted when vehicle speed is below 60 km/h (40 mph) and over 200 km/h (120 mph).

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

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

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

  • The steering will not be assisted when only one side lane marker is detected.

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

  • Radius of a curve is too small.

  • When you turn steering wheel suddenly, Lane Keeping Assist will be disabled temporarily.

  • Driving on a steep slope or hill.

DRIVER’S ATTENTION

The driver must be cautious in the below situations may not work properly when recognition of the lane marker is poor or limited :

When lane and road condition is poor

  • It is difficult to distinguish the lane marker or road edge from road when the lane marker or road edge is covered with dust or sand.

  • It is difficult to distinguish the color of the lane marker from road.

  • There is something looks like a lane marker.

  • The lane marker or road edge is indistinct or damaged.

  • The number of lanes increases/ decreases or the lane lines are crossing (Driving through a toll plaza/toll gate, merged/divided lane).

  • There are more than two lane markers.

  • The lane marker is very thick or thin.

  • The lane marker or road edge is not visible due to snow, rain, stain, a puddle or other factors.

  • A shadow is on the lane marker or road edge because of a median strip, guardrail, noise barriers and others.

  • When the lane markers are complicated or a structure substitutes for the lines such as a construction area.

  • There are crosswalk signs or other symbols on the road.

  • The lane suddenly disappears such as at the intersection.

  • The lane marker or road edge in a tunnel is covered with dirt or oil and etc.

  • The lane is very wide or narrow.

When external condition is intervened

  • The brightness of outside changes suddenly when entering/existing a tunnel or passing under a bridge.

  • The headlamps are not on at night or in a tunnel, or light level is low.

  • There is a boundary structure in the roadway.

  • The light of street, sun, oncoming vehicle and so on reflects from the water on the road.

  • When light shines brightly in the reverse direction you drive.

  • Road surface is not even.

  • The distance from the vehicle ahead is very short or the vehicle ahead drives hiding the lane line or road edge.

  • You drive on a steep grade or a sharp curve.

  • The vehicle vibrates heavily.

  • The temperature near inside mirror is very high due to direct sun light and etc.

When front visibility is poor

  • The lens or windshield is covered by strange materials.

  • The sensor cannot detect the lane because of fog, heavy rain or snow.

  • The windshield is fogged by humid air in the vehicle.

  • Putting something on the crash pad and etc.

WARNING

Lane Keeping Assist is a function to help prevent the driver from leaving the lane. However, the driver should not solely rely on the function but always take the necessary actions for safe driving practices.

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

  • Turn the function on after turning the vehicle off and on again.

  • Check if the POWER button is in the ON position.

  • Check if the function is affected by the weather. (ex: fog, heavy rain, etc.)

  • Check if there is foreign matter on the camera lens

If the problem is not solved, have the function checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.