Lane Keeping Assist malfunction

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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.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when using Lane Keeping Assist:

  • The driver should hold the responsibility to safely drive and control the vehicle. Do not solely rely on Lane Keeping Assist and drive dangerously.

  • The operation of Lane Keeping Assist can be cancelled or not work properly depending on road conditions and surroundings. Always be cautious while driving.

  • Refer to Limitations of Lane Keeping Assist, if the lane is not detected properly.

  • When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, we recommend that Lane Keeping Assist is turned off due to safety reasons.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • You may not hear the warning sound of Lane Keeping Assist if the surrounding is noisy.

  • If you attach objects to the steering wheel, steering may not be assisted properly.

  • Lane Keeping Assist may not operate for 15 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the front view camera is initialized.

  • Lane Keeping Assist will not operate when:

    • The turn signal or hazard warning flasher is turned on

    • The vehicle is not driven in the center of the lane when Lane Keeping Assist 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

    • Vehicle speed is below 55 km/h (35 mph) or above 210 km/h (130 mph)

    • The vehicle makes sharp lane changes

    • The vehicle brakes suddenly