Hyundai Kona-EV 2023 Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

The Hyundai Kona-EV 2023 is a subcompact SUV that comes with a Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system as one of its advanced safety features. LKA is designed to help drivers stay in their lane while driving and reduce the risk of accidents due to unintentional lane departures. The system uses a front-facing camera to detect lane markings on the road and monitors the vehicle’s position within the lane. If the vehicle starts to drift out of the lane without the use of turn signals, the LKA system will apply corrective steering to bring the vehicle back into the center of the lane. In addition to the LKA system, the Kona-EV comes with other safety features such as the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS), which alerts drivers if they start to drift out of their lane, and the Lane Following Assist (LFA) system, which helps keep the vehicle centred in the lane even on curved roads. Overall, the Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system in the Hyundai Kona-EV 2023 is an advanced safety feature that helps drivers stay safe on the road by preventing unintentional lane departures. The LDWS and LFA features further enhance the safety of the driving experience.

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Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

Lane Keeping Assist is designed to help detect lane markings (or road edges) while driving over a certain speed. Lane Keeping Assist will warn the driver if the vehicle leaves the lane without using the turn signal, or will automatically assist the vehicle from departing the lane.
Detecting sensor

[1] : Front view camera
The front view camera is used as a detecting sensor to detect lane markings (or road edges).
Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensor.

CAUTION
For more details on the precautions of the front view camera, refer to “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section in this chapter.

Lane Keeping Assist Settings

Setting features

Lane Safety
With the vehicle on, select or deselect the Settings menu to set whether or not to use each function.

• Assist will automatically assist the is detected to help prevent the vehicle from moving out of its lane.
• If ‘Warning Only’ is selected, Lane Keeping Assist will warn the driver with an audible warning when lane departure is detected. The driver must steer the vehicle.
• will turn off. The indicator light will turn off on the cluster.

Warning

• If ‘Warning Only’ is selected, steering is not assisted.
• Lane Keeping Assist does not control the steering wheel when the vehicle is driven in the middle of the lane.

Turning Lane Keeping Assist On/Off

• With the vehicle on, press and hold the Lane Driving Assist button located on the steering wheel to turn on Lane Keeping Assist. The white indicator light will illuminate on the cluster.
  Press and hold the button again to turn off the function.

Warning Volume
With the vehicle on select ‘Driver   Assist.
If you change the Warning Volume, the warning volume of other Driver Assistance systems may be changed.

Information
When the Lane Driving Assist button is pressed, Lane Following Assist will turn on and off.
If the vehicle is restarted, Lane Keeping Assist will maintain the last setting.

Warning Volume
With the vehicle on select ‘Driver Assist.
If you change the Warning Volume, the warning volume of other Driver Assistance systems may be changed.

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Lane-Keeping Assist Operation

Warning and Control
Lane Keeping Assist will warn and help control the vehicle with Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Assist.

Lane Departure Warning

• To warn the driver that the vehicle is departing from the projected lane in front, the green indicator light will blink on the cluster, the lane line will blink on the cluster depending on which direction the vehicle is veering, and an audible warning will sound. Also, the steering wheel will vibrate.
• Lane Keeping Assist will operate when your vehicle speed is between approximately 40~120 mph (60~200 km/h).

Lane Keeping Assist

• To warn the driver that the vehicle is departing from the projected lane in front, the green indicator light will blink on the cluster, and the steering wheel will make adjustments to keep the vehicle inside the lane.
• Lane Keeping Assist will operate when your vehicle speed is between approximately 40~120 mph (60~200 km/h).

Hands-off warning
If the driver takes their hands off the steering wheel for several seconds, the warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound in stages.

Warning

• The steering wheel may not be assisted if the steering wheel is held very tight or the steering wheel is steered over a certain degree.
• Lane Keeping Assist does not operate at all times. It is the responsibility of the driver to safely steer the vehicle and to maintain the vehicle in its lane.
• The hands-off warning message may appear late depending on road conditions. Always have your hands on the steering wheel while driving.
• If the steering wheel is held very lightly, the hands-off warning message may appear because Lane Keeping Assist may not recognize that the driver has their hands on the steering wheel.
• If you attach objects to the steering wheel, the hands-off warning may not work properly.

Information

• For more details on setting the functions in the infotainment system, refer to the “Vehicle Settings” section in chapter 4.
• When lane markings (or road edges) are detected, the lane lines on the cluster will change from grey to white and the green indicator light will illuminate.

• Even though the steering is assisted by Lane Keeping Assist, the driver may control the steering wheel.
• The steering wheel may feel heavier or lighter when the steering wheel is assisted by Lane Keeping Assist than when it is not.

Lane Keeping Assist malfunction

When Lane Keeping Assist is not working properly, the ‘Check Lane Keeping Assist appears and the yellow indicator light will illuminate the cluster. If this occurs, have the vehicle be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Limitations of Lane-Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist may not operate properly or may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:

• The lane is contaminated or difficult to detect because:
  • The lane markings (or road edge) are covered with rain, snow, dirt, oil, etc.
  • The color of the lane marking (or road edge) is not distinguishable from the road
  • There are markings (or road edges) on the road near the lane or the markings (or road edges) on the road look similar to the lane markings (or road edge)
  • The lane marking (or road edge) is indistinct or damaged
  • The shadow is on the lane marking (or road edge) by a median strip, trees, guardrails, noise barriers, etc.
• The lane number increases or  decreases, or the lane markings (or road edges) are crossing
• There are more than two-lane markings (or road edges) on the road
• The lane markings (or road edges) are complicated or a structure substitutes for the lines, such as a construction area
• The lane suddenly disappears, such as at the intersection
• The lane (or road width) is very wide or narrow
• There is a road edge without a lane
• There is a boundary structure in the roadway, such as a tollgate, sidewalk, curb, etc.
• The distance to the front vehicle is extremely short or the vehicle in front is covering the lane marking (or road edge)

Information
For more details on the limitations of the front-view camera, refer to the “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section in this chapter.

Warning
Take the following precautions when using Lane Keeping Assist:

• The driver has 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 canceled 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.
• 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.
  • 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)
  • The vehicle is driven on a sharp curve.
  • The vehicle makes sudden lane changes.
  • The vehicle brakes suddenly.

FAQ

What is Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) in the Hyundai Kona-EV 2023?
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) is a safety feature in the Hyundai Kona-EV 2023 that helps drivers stay in their lane while driving.

How does the LKA system work in the Kona-EV?
The LKA system in the Kona-EV uses a front-facing camera to detect lane markings on the road and monitor the position of the vehicle within the lane. If the vehicle starts to drift out of the lane without the use of turn signals, the LKA system will apply corrective steering to bring the vehicle back into the centre of the lane.

What is the purpose of LKA in the Kona-EV?
The purpose of LKA in the Kona-EV is to reduce the risk of accidents caused by unintentional lane departures.

Does the Kona-EV’s LKA system have additional safety features?
Yes, the Kona-EV’s LKA system also comes with additional safety features such as a Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) that alerts drivers if they start to drift out of their lane, and a Lane Following Assist (LFA) system that keeps the vehicle centred in the lane even on curved roads.

How does the LDWS feature work in the Kona-EV?
The Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) in the Kona-EV alerts drivers if they start to drift out of their lane by providing an audible and/or visual warning.

What is the purpose of the LDWS feature in the Kona-EV?
The purpose of the LDWS feature in the Kona-EV is to alert drivers if they start to drift out of their lane, reducing the risk of accidents caused by unintentional lane departures.

What is the Lane Following Assist (LFA) system in the Kona-EV?
The Lane Following Assist (LFA) system in the Kona-EV is a safety feature that keeps the vehicle centred in the lane even on curved roads.

How does the LFA system work in the Kona-EV?
The LFA system in the Kona-EV uses sensors and cameras to detect the curvature of the road and adjust the steering to keep the vehicle centred in the lane.

What is the benefit of the LFA system in the Kona-EV?
The benefit of the LFA system in the Kona-EV is that it helps drivers stay centred in the lane even on curved roads, reducing the risk of accidents.

Is LKA a standard feature in the Kona-EV?
Yes, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) is a standard feature in the Hyundai Kona-EV 2023.

Can the LKA system be turned off in the Kona-EV?
Yes, the LKA system in the Kona-EV can be turned off by the driver.

Is the LKA system in the Kona-EV always active?
No, the LKA system in the Kona-EV is not always active. It only activates when the vehicle is traveling above a certain speed and lane markings are present on the road.

Can the sensitivity of the LKA system be adjusted in the Kona-EV?
Yes, the sensitivity of the LKA system in the Kona-EV can be adjusted by the driver.

Does the LKA system in the Kona-EV work in all driving conditions?
The LKA system in the Kona-EV works best in clear and well-marked road conditions. It may not work as effectively in poor weather conditions or on poorly marked roads.

Useful Link

View Full User Guide: Hyundai Kona-EV 2023 User Guide
Download Manuals: https://owners.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/resources/manuals-warranties.html
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