Kia Sportage 2023 Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
With its Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system, the 2023 Kia Sportage stands out as the safest car on the road. This system is the perfect example of how technology and driver support have come a long way. The LKA system in the Sportage isn’t just a tool; it’s like having a guardian angel watching over you as you drive. With the help of high-tech cameras and sensors, this system always keeps an eye on the lane lines and is ready to step in if the vehicle strays without using its turn signal. But it does more than just fix; it leads. To keep the car in its lane, it uses light steering inputs that work smoothly and naturally, which boosts both safety and driver trust. Lane Keeping Assist in the 2023 Kia Sportage is more than just a safety feature; it shows how committed Kia is to pushing the limits of car safety, making every drive not only exciting but also naturally safe. This feature is an important part of the future of driving.
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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 driver’s steering to help prevent the vehicle from departing the lane.
Detecting sensor
Front view camera
Kia Sportage Lane keep assist
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.
Lane Keeping Assist settings Setting features
Lane Safety
A: Driver Assistance
- Lane Safety
- Assist
- Warning Only
- Off
With the vehicle on, select or deselect Settings→ Driver Assistance → Lane Safety from User Settings menu or select or deselect Settings→Vehicle→ Driver Assistance → Lane Safety to set whether or not to use each function.
- Assist: Lane Keeping Assist will automatically assist the driver’s steering when lane departure is detected to help prevent the vehicle from moving out of its lane.
- Warning Only: Lane Keeping Assist will warn the driver with an audible warning when lane departure is detected. The driver must steer the vehicle.
- Off: Turn off lane assist Kia Sportage 2023.
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.
- The driver should always be aware of the surroundings and steer the vehicle if Off is selected.
- kia lane keep assist turn off, locate the LKA button on the steering wheel or use the vehicle settings in the infotainment system.
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 Keep-ing Assist. The grey ( ) indicator light will appear on the cluster.
Press and hold the button again to turn off the function.
If the vehicle is restarted, Lane Keeping Assist will maintain the last setting.
NOTICE
When Lane Keeping Assist is turned off with the Lane Driving Assist button, the Lane Safety setting also changes to Off.
Warning Volume
A: Driver Assistance
- Warning Volume
- High
- Medium
- Low
With the vehicle on, select Settings→ Driver Assistance → Warning Volume from the User Settings menu or select Settings→ Vehicle → Driver Assistance Warning Volume from the infotainment system to change the Warning Volume to High, Medium, or Low for Lane Keeping Assist.
If you change the Warning Volume, the Warning Volume of other Driver Assistance functions may be changed.
Lane Keeping Assists operation
Warning and Control
Left
Lane Keeping Assist will warn and 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.
- Vehicle speed: 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 vehicle inside the lane.
- Vehicle speed: Approximately 40~120 mph (60~200 km/h).
Hands-off warning
A: Keep hands on the steering wheel
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 Keep-ing Assist may not detect 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.
NOTICE
When lane markings (or road edges) are detected, the lane lines on the cluster will change from gray to white and the green ( ) indicator light will appear.
Lane undetected
Lane detected
- 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.
NOTICE
The images or colors may be displayed differently depending on the specifications of the instrument cluster or theme.
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Lane Keeping Assist malfunction and limitations
Lane Keeping Assist malfunction
A: Check Lane Safety system
When Lane Keeping Assist is not working properly, the warning message will appear and the yellow ( ) indicator light will appear on the cluster. If this occurs, have the function inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Limitations of Lane-Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist may not operate normally or may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:
- The lane is contaminated or difficult to distinguish because,
- The lane markings (or road edge) is covered with rain, snow, dirt, sand, oil, puddle 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 looks similar to the lane markings (or road edges)
- 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 number of lanes increases or decreases, or the lane markings 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
- There are road markings, such as zig zag lanes, crosswalk markings and road signs
- 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)
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 the function 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.
- 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 an audible warning is generated, Lane Keeping Assist warning message may not be displayed and audible warning may not be generated.
- Lane Keeping Assist if the surroundings are 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 the function 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 curved road
- Vehicle speed is below 35 mph (55 km/h) or above 130 mph (210 km/h)
- The vehicle makes sharp lane changes
- The vehicle brakes suddenly
FAQ
Lane Keeping Assist is a driver assistance feature in the 2023 Kia Sportage designed to help keep the vehicle within its lane on the road.
Lane Keeping Assist uses cameras and sensors to monitor the lane markings on the road. If the system detects the vehicle drifting out of its lane without the turn signal activated, it can provide steering input to help keep the vehicle centered in the lane.
Lane Keeping Assist is typically a feature that can be turned on or off by the driver through vehicle settings.
If the system detects an unintended lane departure, it can provide steering assistance to guide the vehicle back into its lane. It may also provide visual and audible warnings to alert the driver.
Depending on the model and trim level, some Kia Sportage models may allow drivers to adjust the sensitivity or activation threshold of the Lane Keeping Assist system through vehicle settings.
Lane Keeping Assist is designed for use on well-marked roads with clear lane markings. It may not function effectively on poorly marked or unmarked roads or in adverse weather conditions.
Lane Keeping Assist typically works at a range of speeds, covering both low-speed city driving and highway speeds.
Lane Keeping Assist primarily focuses on keeping the vehicle within its lane and preventing unintentional lane departures. Collision avoidance features may be handled by separate systems like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
While you can often disable Lane Keeping Assist temporarily, most vehicles do not allow for its permanent deactivation due to safety considerations.
Lane Keeping Assist is designed to require minimal maintenance. Regularly updating the vehicle’s software and ensuring sensors and cameras are clean are good practices to maintain its functionality.
Lane Keeping Assist is typically designed for forward driving and may not be active when the vehicle is in reverse.
Lane Keeping Assist primarily focuses on lane markings and may not detect obstacles or road conditions like debris or potholes. Drivers should remain vigilant and attentive to road conditions.
Lane Keeping Assist can be effective in helping drivers stay within their lane, especially on highways and well-marked roads. However, its effectiveness may vary depending on road conditions, weather, and driver behavior, so drivers should always drive responsibly and maintain control of the vehicle.
How to turn off Lane Assist Kia Sportage 2023?
To turn off 2023 Kia Sportage Lane Assist, typically, you can use the vehicle settings menu on the infotainment system or look for a dedicated button on the steering wheel or dashboard labeled “Lane Assist” or “LDW” and press it to disable the feature.
How to turn off lane assist kia forte 2023?
To turn off lane assist in the 2023 Kia Forte, locate the “Lane Keep Assist” or “LKA” button on the dashboard or steering wheel and press it to disable the feature. You can also access the settings menu on the infotainment system to turn it off.
How to turn off lane assist kia sorento 2022-2023
To turn off lane assist in the 2022 Kia Sorento, look for the “Lane Keeping Assist” or “LKA” button on the steering wheel or dashboard and press it to disable the feature. Alternatively, access the vehicle settings through the infotainment system to turn it off.
Useful Link
View Full User Guide: Kia Sportage 2023 User Guide
Download Manuals: https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/manuals.html
2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)