Lane Keeping Assist malfunction

When Lane Keeping Assist is not working properly, the ‘Check Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system’, warning message will appear and the yellow (
) indicator light will illuminate on the cluster. If this occurs, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Take the following precautions when using Lane Keeping Assist:
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The driver should hold the responsibility to safely drive and control the vehicle. Do not solely rely on Lane Keeping Assist and drive dangerously.
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The operation of Lane Keeping Assist can be cancelled or not work properly depending on road conditions and surroundings. Always be cautious while driving.
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Refer to Limitations of Lane Keeping Assist, if the lane is not detected properly.
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When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, we recommend that Lane Keeping Assist is turned off due to safety reasons.
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If the vehicle is driven at high speed, the steering wheel will not be controlled. The driver must always follow the speed limit when using Lane Keeping Assist.
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If any other function’s warning message is displayed or audible warning is generated, Lane Keeping Assist warning message may not be displayed and audible warning may not be generated.
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You may not hear the warning sound of Lane Keeping Assist if the surrounding is noisy.
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If you attach objects to the steering wheel, steering may not be assisted properly.
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Lane Keeping Assist may not operate for 15 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the front view camera is initialized.
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Lane Keeping Assist will not operate when:
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The turn signal or hazard warning flasher is turned on
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The vehicle is not driven in the center of the lane when Lane Keeping Assist is turned on or right after changing a lane
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ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) is activated
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The vehicle is driven on a sharp curve
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Vehicle speed is below 55 km/h (35 mph) or above 210 km/h (130 mph)
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The vehicle makes sharp lane changes
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The vehicle brakes suddenly
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