Kia Sportage 2022 Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) 

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), a state-of-the-art driver assistance system intended to improve safety and convenience, is a feature of the 2022 Kia Sportage. When necessary, LKA’s sophisticated camera and sensor technology monitors the road’s lane markings and gently steers the car to assist it in staying in its designated lane. This feature helps the driver maintain optimum lane position by providing an extra layer of support, which is especially useful at highway speeds. LKA is a useful addition to the Sportage’s extensive array of safety and convenience features, but it is important to keep in mind that it does not take the place of the driver’s ongoing responsibility to maintain awareness and control of the vehicle. Instead, it is a useful tool for encouraging safer and more carefree driving.

2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA)

Lane Keeping Assist 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 counter-steering torque, trying to prevent the vehicle from moving out of its lane.

WARNING
Lane Keeping Assist 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 their surroundings and steering the vehicle for safe driving practices. Do not turn the steering wheel suddenly when the steering wheel is being assisted by the system.

NOTICE

• The operation of the LKA can be canceled or not work properly according to road conditions and surroundings. Always be cautious when driving.
• Do not disassemble the front view camera temporarily for tinting windows or attaching any types of coatings and accessories.
  Do not disassemble the camera. take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked to need calibration.
• When you replace the windshield glass, front view camera, or parts of the steering, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked to need 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 “Driver’s Attention”.
• 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. It may cause a malfunction of LKA if the sunlight is reflected.
• You may not hear the warning sound of LKA if the audio volume is high.
• If you drive with your hands off the steering wheel, LKA will stop controlling the steering wheel after the hands-off alarm. If you drive with your hands on the steering wheel again, the control will be activated again.
• If the vehicle speed is high, steering torque for assistance will not be enough to keep your vehicle within the lane. If so, the vehicle may move out of its lane. Obey the speed limit 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

To activate/deactivate LKA:
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press the Lane Safety button located on the instrument panel on the lower left-hand side of the driver. The indicator in the cluster display will initially illuminate white. If the indicated (white) was activated in the previous ignition cycle, the system will remain activated. If you press the Lane Safety button again, the indicator on the cluster display will go off. The color of the indicator will change depending on the condition of LKA.

• White: Sensor does not detect the lane marker or vehicle speed is less than 37mph (60 km/h).
• Green: The sensor detects the lane marker and the system is able to control the steering.

LKA activation
To see the LKA screen on the LCD display in the cluster, Tab to the ASSIST mode ( ). For further details, refer to [menu settings] in chapter 4. After LKA is activated if a lane maker is detected, the vehicle speed is over 40 mph (64 km/h) and all the activation conditions are satisfied, a green indicator will illuminate and the system will provide steering inputs.

WARNING
The Lane Keeping Assist is a system to help prevent the driver from leaving the lane. However, the driver should not solely rely on the system but always check the road conditions when driving.

If the speed of the vehicle is over 40 mph (64 km/h) and the system detects the lane markers, the color changes from gray to white When the conditions below are met, LKA will be enabled to assist steering.

• Vehicle speed is above 40 mph (64 km/h).
• A lane marker (one or both sides) is detected by LKA.

If LKA can assist steering, a green steering wheel indicator will illuminate.

Warning 

If the vehicle leaves a lane, the lane marker you cross will blink on the LCD display.
If the vehicle moves out of its lane because steering torque for assistance is not enough, the line indicator will blink.

• If all the conditions to activate LKA are not satisfied, the system will convert to the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and warn the driver only when the driver crosses the lane markers. In this scenario, LDW does not provide any steering inputs into the vehicle for you. Accordingly, you must take the necessary steps to maintain control of the vehicle and keep it within the lanes.

If the driver takes hands off the steering wheel for several seconds while LKA is activated, the system will warn the driver.

WARNING
Always have your hands on the steering wheel while driving.  If you hold the steering wheel with a light grip, the system may generate a hands-off warning.

If the driver still does not have their hands on the steering wheel after several seconds, the system will not control the steering wheel and warn the driver only when the driver crosses the lane markers.
However, if the driver has their hands on the steering wheel again, the system will start providing steering inputs.

WARNING 

• It is the responsibility of the driver to safely steer the vehicle and to maintain it in its lane.
• Even though the steering is assisted by the system, the driver may control the steering wheel.
• Turn off LKA and drive without using the system in the following situations:
  • In bad weather
  • In bad road conditions
  • When the steering wheel needs to be controlled by the driver frequently.
  • When towing a vehicle or trailer
• The steering wheel may feel heavier when the steering wheel is assisted by the system than when it is not.

LKA malfunction

• If there is a problem with the system a message will appear. If the problem continues LKA fail indicator will illuminate.

LKA fail indicator
The LKA failure indicator (yellow) will illuminate with an audible warning if the LKA is not working properly. In this case, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

When there is a problem with the system do one of the following:

• Turn the system on after turning the engine off and on again.
• Check if the ignition switch is in the ON position.
• Check if the system is affected by the weather. (ex: fog, heavy rain, etc.)
• Check if there is foreign matter covering the camera lens

If the problem is not solved, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.

LKA system Function Change
The driver can change LKA to Lane Departure Warning System (LDW system) or change LKA mode between Standard LKA and Active LKA from the User Settings Mode on the LCD display. The driver can choose them by placing the ignition switch in the ON position and by selecting ‘User Settings’, ‘Driver Assistance’, and ‘Lane Keeping Assist’. The system is automatically set to Standard LKA.

Lane Departure
LDW alerts the driver with a visual and acoustic warning when the system detects the vehicle leaving the lane. In this mode, the system will not provide steering inputs. When the vehicle’s front wheel contacts the inside edge of the lane line, LKA issues the lane departure warning.

Standard LKA
The Standard LKA mode guides the driver to keep the vehicle within the lanes. It provides steering inputs when the vehicle is about to deviate from the lanes.

Active LKA
The active LKA mode provides more frequent steering inputs in comparison with the Standard LKA mode.

The system will be canceled when:

• You change lanes with the turn signal.
  • Using the turn signal to change lanes.
  • If you change lanes without the turn signal on, the steering wheel might be controlled.
• LKA can transit to steering assist mode when the car is near to middle of the lane after the system on or the lane is changed. LKA cannot assist steering if the vehicle follows a lane marker too closely.
• The control of ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) is activated.
• The steering will not be assisted when you drive fast on a sharp curve.
• The steering will not be assisted when vehicle speed is below 40 mph (64 km/h) and over 110 mph (177 km/h). Always obey all traffic laws and drive safely.
• The steering will not be assisted when you change lanes quickly.
• The steering will not be assisted when you brake suddenly.
• The steering will not be assisted when the lane is very wide or narrow.
• The steering will not be assisted when only one side lane marker is detected.
• There are more than two lane markers such as a construction area.
• The radius of a curve is too small.
• When you turn the steering wheel suddenly, the LKA will be disabled temporarily.
• Driving on a steep slope or hill.

DRIVER’S ATTENTION
The driver must be cautious in the following situations because the system may be limited when recognition of the lane marker is poor or limited :

• When lane and road condition is poor
  • It is difficult to distinguish the lane marker from the road when the lane marker is covered with dust or sand.
  • It is difficult to distinguish the color of the lane marker from the road.
  • There is something that resembles a lane marker.
  • The lane marker is indistinct or damaged.
  • The number of lanes increases/decreases or the lane lines are crossing (Driving through a toll plaza/toll gate, merged/divided lane).
  •  There are more than two lane markers.
  • The lane marker is very thick or thin.
  • The lane marker is not visible due to snow, rain, stains, a puddle, or other factors.
  • A shadow is on the lane marker because of a median strip, guardrail, noise barriers, or other objects.
  • When the lane markers are complicated or a structure substitutes for the lines such as a construction area.
  • There are crosswalk signs or other symbols on the road.
  • The lane suddenly disappears such as at the intersection.
  • The lane marker in a tunnel is covered with dirt or oil etc.
  • The lane is very wide or narrow.
• When external conditions intervene
  • The brightness outside changes suddenly when entering/exiting a tunnel or passing under a bridge.
  • The headlamps are not on at night or in a tunnel, or the light level is low.
  • There is a boundary structure in the roadway.
  • The light reflects from the water on the road.
  • When light shines brightly from behind the vehicle.
  • The distance from the vehicle ahead is very short or the vehicle ahead covers up the lane marker.
  • You drive on a steep grade or a sharp curve.
  • The vehicle vibrates heavily.
  •  The temperature near the inside mirror is very high due to direct sunlight etc.
• When front visibility is poor
  • The lens or windshield is covered by foreign materials.
  • The sensor cannot detect the lane because of fog, heavy rain, or snow.
  • The windshield is fogged by humid air in the vehicle.
  • Putting something on the crash pad etc.

WARNING
Lane Keeping Assist is a system to help prevent the driver from leaving the lane. However, the driver should not solely rely on the system but always take the necessary actions for safe driving practices.

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