Kia Forte: Driving your vehicle / Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system

The Lane Keeping Assist system is designed to detect the lane markers on the road with a front view camera at the front windshield, and assists the driver’s steering to help keep the vehicle in the lanes.

When the system detects the vehicle straying from its lane, it alerts the driver with a visual and audible warning, while applying a slight countersteering torque, in an attempt to prevent the vehicle form moving out of its lane.

WARNING

The Lane Keeping Assist System is a supplemental system and is not a substitute for safe driving practices. It is the responsibility of the driver to always pay attention and drive safely.

WARNING

• The driver is responsible for being aware of surroundings and steering the vehicle while employing safe driving practices.
• Do not steer the steering wheel suddenly when the steering wheel is being assisted by the system.

✽ NOTICE

• LKA helps prevent the driver from moving out of the lane unintentionally by assisting the driver’s steering. However, the system is just a convenience function and the steering wheel is not always controlled. While driving, the driver should pay attention to the steering wheel.
• The operation of the LKA can be cancelled or not work properly because of road conditions and the surroundings. Always be cautious when driving.
• Do not disassemble the front view camera when installing tint on the windows or applying any type of coatings or accessories. If you disassemble the camera and assemble it again, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked to need a calibration.
• When you replace the windshield glass, front view camera or system, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system check to see if you need a calibration.
• The system is designed to detect lane markers using a front view camera. If the lane markers are hard to detect, then the system may be limited. Always be cautious when using the system.
• When the lane markers are hard to detect, please refer to the “Driver’s Attention” section in this Chapter
• Do not remove or damage the related parts of LKA.
• Do not place objects on the dashboard that reflect light such as mirrors, white paper, etc. This may prevent the system from functioning.
• If the audio sound is excessive, you may not hear the warning sound of the LKA.
• If you continue to drive with your hands off the steering wheel, the LKA system will stop controlling the steering wheel after the hands off alarm. Afterwards, if you drive with your hands on the steering wheel, the control will be activated again.
• At high vehicle speeds, the steering torque of LKA may not be enough to keep your vehicle within the lane. If so, the vehicle may move out of its lane. Therefore, obey any applicable speed limits when using LKA.
• If you attach objects to the steering wheel, the system may not assist steering.
• If you attach objects to the steering wheel, the hands off alarm may not work properly.

• LKA operation
• LKA malfunction
• LKA function change