Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 Highway Driving Assist (HDA) and Rear View Monitor (RVM) 

When it comes to the constantly changing world of car technology, the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV is a shining example of how to use cutting-edge features to create a completely new driving experience. The Highway Driving Assist (HDA) and Rear View Monitor systems are two of its best products. They set new standards for safety and ease. As we go through these amazing features, you’ll see how the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV not only gives drivers more control on the highway by expertly combining adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping capabilities but also gives them the utmost peace of mind when they’re parking or backing up. These carefully designed features, which came from a desire to push the limits of modern driving, will make both your daily commute and long-distance trips more enjoyable. The 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV is the perfect example of how technology and safety can work together to create an unbeatable driving experience.

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

Highway Driving Assist (HDA)

Highway Driving Assist is designed to help detect vehicles and lanes ahead and help maintain distance from the vehicle ahead, maintain the set speed, and keep the vehicle between lanes while driving on the highway (or motorway).

NOTICE

• Highway Driving Assist is available only on controlled access road of certain highways. (except for the inter-change/junction)

Controlled access road indicates roads with limited entrances and exits that allow uninterrupted high-speed traffic flow. Only passenger cars and motorcycles are allowed on controlled access roads.

Available highway (Controlled access road)
USA	Select Interstate Highway and U.S. (Federal) and State Highways
Canada	Select Provincial and Territorial Highways

• Additional highways may be expanded by future navigation updates.

Detecting sensor

Front view camera

Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.1

Highway Driving Assist settings Setting features

A: Driver Assistance

1. Driving convenience
2. Highway Driving Assist

select or deselect Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Driving Convenience from the infotainment system screen to set whether or not to use each function.

• If Motorway Driving Assist is selected, it helps maintain distance from the vehicle ahead, maintain the set speed, and helps center the vehicle in the lane.

NOTICE

• If there is a problem with the functions, the settings cannot be changed. Have the function inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
• If the vehicle is restarted, the functions will maintain the last setting.

WARNING

Highway Driving Assist operation
Highway Driving Assist malfunction and limitations136

 

A: Check the Highway Driving Assist system
When Highway Driving Assist is not working properly, the warning message will appear, and the ( ) warning light will appear on the cluster. Have Highway Driving Assist be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

• The driver is responsible for controlling the vehicle for safe driving.
• Always have your hands on the steering wheel while driving.
• Highway Driving Assist is a supplemental function that assists the driver in driving the vehicle and is not a complete autonomous driving system. Always check road conditions, and if necessary, take appropriate actions to drive safely.
• Always have your eyes on the road, and it is the responsibility of the driver to avoid violating traffic laws. The vehicle manufacturer is not responsible for any traffic violations or accidents caused by the driver.
• Highway Driving Assist may not be able to recognize all traffic situations. The function may not detect possible collisions due to limitations. Always be aware of the limitations. Obstacles such as vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, guardrails, tollgate, unspecified objects, structures, etc. that may collide with the vehicle may not be detected.
• Highway Driving Assist will turn off automatically under the following situations:
  • Driving on roads that the function does not operate, such as a rest area, intersection, junction, etc.
  • The navigation does not operate properly such as when the navigation is being updated or restarted
• Highway Driving Assist may inadvertently operate or turn off depending on road conditions (navigation information) and surroundings.
• Highway Driving Assist will turn off  automatically under the following situations:
  • Driving on roads that the function does not operate, such as a rest area, intersection, junction, etc.
  • The navigation does not operate properly such as when the navigation is being updated or restarted
• Lane Following Assist function may be temporarily disabled when the front view camera cannot detect lanes properly or the hands-off warning is on.
• You may not hear the warning sound of Highway Driving Assist if the surroundings are noisy.
• If the vehicle is driven at high speed above a certain speed at a curve, your vehicle may drive to one side or may depart from the driving lane.
• When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, we recommend that Highway Driving Assist is turned off due to safety reasons.
• The hands–off warning message may appear early or late depending on how the steering wheel is held or road conditions. Always have your hands on the steering wheel while driving.
• For your safety, please read the owner’s manual before using the Highway Driving Assist.
• Highway Driving Assist will not operate when the vehicle is started, or when the detecting sensors or navigation is being initialized.

Limitations of Highway Driving Assist
Highway Driving Assist may not operate normally, or may not operate under the following circumstances:

• The map information and the actual road is different because the navigation is not updated
• The map information and the actual road is different because of real-time GPS data or map information error
• The infotainment system is overloaded by simultaneously performing functions such as route search, video playback, voice recognition, etc.
• GPS signals are blocked in areas such as tunnel
• The driver goes off course, or resets the navigation route by changing the destination (including route change according to real-time road traffic information), or cancelling the route to the destination
•  The vehicle enters a service station or rest area
• Android Auto or Carp lay is an operation
• The navigation cannot detect the current vehicle position (ex: elevated roads including overpasses adjacent to  general roads or nearby roads exist in a parallel way)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following three conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

Radiofrequency radiation exposure information:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 inches (20 cm) between the radiator (antenna) and your body. This transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Rear View Monitor (RVM)

Rear View Monitor will show the area behind the vehicle to assist you when parking or reversing.
Detecting sensor

Rear view camera

Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensor.
Rear View Monitor settings Camera settings.

With the vehicle on, select the setup icon ( ) on the screen or Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Parking Safety → Camera settings from the infotainment system screen to change the Rear View Monitor settings.

• Display Contents: To change the settings of rear view with parking guidance.
• Display Settings: To change the screen’s brightness and contrast.

Extend Rear Camera Monitor
With the vehicle on, select or deselect Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Parking Safety → Camera settings
→ Display contents → Keep rear camera on from the infotainment system screen to set whether or not to use each function.

Rear View Monitor operation Parking/View button

Press the Parking/View button (1) to turn on or off Rear View Monitor.
Rearview

Operating conditions
Rear View Monitor will turn on when the following conditions are satisfied:

•  Shifting the gear to R (Reverse).
• Pressing the Parking/View button (1) while P (Park) gear position is selected
• Pressing the View icon with the Rear top view on the screen

Off conditions
Rear View Monitor will turn off when the following conditions are satisfied:

• Pressing the Parking/View button (1) again while P (Park) gear position is selected. with the rear view on the screen.
• Changing the gear from R (Reverse) to P (Park).

NOTICE
The rear view cannot be turned off when the gear is in R (Reverse).

Extended Rear View Monitor
The extended Rear View Monitor function maintains the rear view of the vehicle when shifting the gear from R (Reverse) to N (Neutral) or D (Drive) to help you park safely.
Operating conditions
Rear View Monitor will maintain when the following conditions are satisfied:

• Shifting the gear from R (Reverse) to N (Neutral) or D (Drive).
• The vehicle speed is below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).

Off conditions
The extended Rear View Monitor function will turn off when one the following conditions are satisfied:

• The vehicle speed is above approximately 6 mph (10 km/h).
• Pressing the Parking/View button (1).
• Shifting the gear to P (Park).

Rear top view

Rear top view shows the distance from the vehicle or the object in the back of your vehicle while parking.
Press the Rear top view button ( ) to turn on Rear top view.

Rear View Monitor malfunction and limitations

Rear View Monitor malfunction
When Rear View Monitor is not working properly, or the screen flickers, or the camera image does not display normally, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Limitations of Rear View Monitor

WARNING

• The rear view camera does not cover the complete area behind the vehicle. The driver should always check the rear area directly through the inside and outside rearview mirror before parking or Reversing.
• The image shown on the screen may differ from the actual distance of the object. Make sure to directly check the vehicle’s surroundings for safety.
• If the camera lens is covered with foreign material, the Rear View Monitor may not operate normally. Always keep the camera lens clean. However, do not use chemical solvents such as strong detergents containing high alkaline or volatile organic solvents (gasoline, acetone etc.). This may damage the camera lens.

Surround View Monitor (SVM) (if equipped)

Surround View Monitor can assist in parking by allowing the driver to see around the vehicle.
Detecting sensor

• 1: SVM-front view camera
• 2, 3: SVM-side view camera (under the side view mirror)
• 4: SVM-rear view camera

Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.

FAQ