Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
With its advanced Lane Keeping Assist system, the 2023 Kia Sportage PHEV starts a new era in car safety and driver support. Kia’s unwavering dedication to improving road safety and driving convenience is shown by this new feature that fits in perfectly with the car’s design. Using advanced camera and sensor technology to keep an eye on the lane markings and make sure the car stays firmly in its designated lane, Lane Keeping Assist gives drivers a greater sense of control and safety on the road. The 2023 Sportage PHEV’s Lane Keeping Assist can correct the driver’s steering when needed. This feature not only helps keep the driver in their lane, but it also makes long trips less tiring for the driver, setting a new standard for smart, safety-focused car design in the hybrid SUV category.
2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (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 the driver’s steering to help prevent the vehicle from departing the lane.
Detecting sensor
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.
Lane Keeping Assist settings Setting features
Lane Safety
A: Driver Assistance
- Lane Safety
- Assist
- Warning Only
- Off
With the vehicle on, select or deselect Setup → Driver Assistance → Lane Safety from the User Settings menu or select or deselect Setup → Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Lane Safety from the infotainment system 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: Lane Keeping Assist 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.
- The driver should always be aware of the surroundings and steer the vehicle if Off is selected.
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 Setup → Driver Assistance → Warning Volume from the User Settings menu or select Setup → 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 steer-ing 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 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
- 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.
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, guardrail, 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 wider and 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 cancelled 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 an audible warning may not be generated.
- You may not hear the warning sound of 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:
FAQ
Lane Keeping Assist is a safety feature that helps the driver maintain their vehicle within its lane on the road.
It typically uses cameras and sensors to monitor lane markings and provides corrective steering inputs if the vehicle starts to drift out of its lane.
Lane Keeping Assist may be offered as a standard or optional feature, depending on the trim level and package selected.
Yes, drivers can usually override or deactivate Lane Keeping Assist if needed.
It typically works at a range of speeds, including highway speeds, to help keep the vehicle centered within the lane.
Lane Keeping Assist may provide an alert or momentarily resist the steering input to encourage the driver to use the turn signal.
Yes, it is designed to adapt to different road conditions and can work on highways and regular roads.
While it can help prevent unintentional lane departures, it may not prevent all incidents, such as when the driver deliberately changes lanes.
Yes, it often provides visual alerts on the dashboard and may have audible alerts as well.
Yes, it can typically be used alongside other safety and driver assistance features, enhancing overall safety.
Lane Keeping Assist may be less effective in heavy rain, snow, or fog, as visibility and lane markings can be compromised.
Yes, it is designed to work with various types of lane markings, including solid and dashed lines.
No, it is a supplemental safety feature and should not replace the need for attentive driving by the driver.
Yes, it may not work effectively on poorly marked roads or if the sensors are obstructed. Drivers should be aware of these limitations.
Yes, it can assist in reducing driver fatigue by helping to keep the vehicle centered in the lane, but it’s essential for the driver to remain alert and engaged while driving.
Useful Link
View Full User Guide: Kia Sportage PHEV 2023 User Guide
Download Manuals: https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/manuals.htm
2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)