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LANE FOLLOWING ASSIST (LFA) SYSTEM (if equipped)

With the front camera mounted on the top of the windshield, the Lane Following Assist system is designed to ensure the vehicle stays in its lane by monitoring the lane ahead of the car and controlling over the direction of the steering wheel.

* LFA stands for Lane Following Assist.

WARNING

  • It is the driver's responsibility to operate the steering wheel for safe driving.

  • Do not turn the steering wheel hastily if LFA is in work.

  • The LFA system assists the steering wheel control over the direction so that the vehicle can stay in the center of the lane.The LFA system does not automatically control the steering wheel of at all times, which means the driver must not hands off the wheel while driving.

  • When using the LFA system, always be aware of your surroundings and road conditions that may interrupt or stop the LFA system.

CAUTION

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

  • The removal or re-assembly of the front camera to attach tinting, stickers, accessories may require the LFA system to be thoroughly inspected and modified. In such case, have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

  • Inspection or modification may be required when replacing parts related to the windshield or front camera, steering. Have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

  • Depending on your surroundings and road conditions, the LFA system could fail to recognize the lane and stop working. In turn, extra caution is required while driving with the LFA system on.

  • Be sure to check the nonoperating conditions and cautions for the driver before using the LFA system.

  • Do not place reflective materials such as white paper or mirror on the crash pad. Sunlight reflections can cause a malfunction in the LFA system.

  • Too big sound from the sound system can interrupt the alarming sound from the LFA system.

  • Keeping your hands off the wheel while driving will trigger the hands-off warning and deactivate the steering-assist system.

  • 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 system.

Contains Topics
LFA operation
Warning message
Limitations of the system