Hyundai Kona-EV 2023 Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) 

The 2023 Hyundai Kona-N is a dynamic, performance-focused small SUV that comes with a number of high-tech safety and driver-assistance features. The Lane Keeping Assist system is the most important of these. This ground-breaking technology is meant to improve driving by making it safer and making drivers less tired. The 2023 Kona-N’s Lane Keeping Assist is a big step forward in car technology because it not only finds the lines between lanes but also helps the driver keep the car in its lane. This feature is more than just a comfort; it shows how committed Hyundai is to making cars that are not only fun to drive but also put safety first in the modern driving world. As we learn more about how Lane Keeping Assist works in the 2023 Hyundai Kona-N, it becomes clear that this system is a great example of how cutting-edge technology and practicality can work together to make driving safer and more fun.

2023 Hyundai KONA Specs, Price, Features, Milage (Brochure)

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  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.

CAUTION
When the Lane Driving Assist button is pressed shortly, Lane Following Assist will turn on and off

Driving Safety Off in N mode

With the engine on, select ‘Driver Assistance Driving  Safety Off  in N  
whether to use the function.

• If  Driving  Safety Off  in N  selected, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist turns off automatically when N mode is selected.
• If  Driving  Safety Off IN N  mode is deselected, Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist does not turn off automatically even when N mode is selected.

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 shortly, 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.

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.

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