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Lane Keeping Assist detects 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 function detects the vehicle stray-
ing from its lane, it warns the driver
with a visual and audible warning,
while applying a slight counter-steer-
ing torque, trying to prevent the vehi-
cle from moving out of its lane.
LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
Driver is responsible for being
aware of surroundings and
steering the vehicle safely.
Do not steer the steering
wheel suddenly when the
steering wheel is being assist-
ed by the function.
LKA helps prevent the driver
from moving out of the lane
unintentionally by assisting
the driver’s steering. If the
driver intentionally drives on
one side of the driving lane, a
continuous steering force
may occur. However, the func-
tion is just a convenience
function and the steering
wheel is not always con-
trolled. While driving, the driv-
er should pay attention to the
steering wheel.
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The operation of LKA can be
canceled or not work properly
depending on road condition
and surroundings. Always be
cautious when driving.
Do not disassemble the front
view camera or attached any
type of coating or accessories
to it. If you disassemble the
front view camera, take your
vehicle to an authorized Kia
dealer to check if the function
needs a calibration.
When you replace the wind-
shield glass, front view cam-
era or related parts of the
steering, take your vehicle to
an authorized Kia dealer to
check if the function needs a
calibration.
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NOTICE
• Even though the steering is assist-
ed by the function, the driver may
control the steering.
• The steering wheel may feel heav-
ier when the steering wheel is
assisted by the function than when
it is not.
Lane Keeping Assist malfunc-
tion
If there is a problem with the func-
tion a message will appear. If the
problem continues LKA failure indi-
cator will illuminate.
WARNING
The driver is responsible for
accurate steering.
Even though the steering is
assisted by the function, the
driver may control the steer-
ing wheel.
Turn off the function and drive
the vehicle in the below situa-
tions:
- 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 func-
tion than when it is not.
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WARNING
Driver Attention Warning is
not a substitute for safe driv-
ing practices, but a conven-
ience function only. It is the
driver's responsibility to
always drive cautiously and
safely.
A fatigued driver should take
a break, even if there is no
suggestion to do so by Driver
Attention Warning.
Function standby
Driver Attention Warning enters the
ready status and displays the
‘Standby’ screen in the following situ-
ations.
- Driving speed is over 110 mph
(180 km/h).
Function malfunction
When the “Check Driver Attention
Warning (DAW) system” warning
message appears, the function is not
working properly. If this occurs, have
the system checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
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- Highway interchange and
tollgate
- Road surrounded by multi-
ple steel constructions (sub-
way construction, steel tun-
nel, etc)
- Parking lot
- Lanes beside guard rail on a
road
- Slippery road with rain, ice,
or snow covered
- Abrupt curved road
- Steep hills
- Windy roads
- Off roads
- Rods under construction
- Rumble strip
- When driving near crash bar-
riers
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- When the vehicle sensing
ability decreases due to
vehicle modification that
causes a difference in the
level of the vehicle's front
and rear
- When driving with limited
view (possibly due to bad
weather, such as fog, snow,
rain or sandstorm)
Pay particular attention to the
driving conditions whenever
using Smart Cruise Control.
Smart Cruise Control is not a
substitute for safe driving. It is
the responsibility of the driver
to always check the speed
and distance of the vehicle
ahead.
Be careful when driving
downhill using SCC.
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Smart Cruise Control should
not be used when the vehicle
is being towed.
Always set the vehicle speed
under the applicable speed
limit.
Unexpected situations may
lead to accidents. Pay contin-
uous attention to road condi-
tions and your surroundings
even when Smart Cruise
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Always be cautious for vehicles
with higher height or vehicles car-
rying loads that sticks out to the
back of the vehicle.
WARNING
Smart Cruise Control cannot
guarantee stopping for every
emergency situation.
If an emergency stop is nec-
essary, you must apply the
brakes.
Keep a safe distance accord-
ing to road conditions and
vehicle speed. If the vehicle
distance is too close during
high-speed driving, a serious
collision may result.
Smart Cruise Control cannot
recognize a stopped vehicle,
pedestrian or an oncoming
vehicle. Always look ahead
cautiously to react to unex-
pected and sudden situations.
SCC may have difficulty in
maintaining the correct dis-
tance or speed, if the vehicle
is driving on a steep incline or
towing a trailer.
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When other vehicles are
changing lanes in front of you
frequently, Smart Cruise
Control may not operate
appropriately. Always look
ahead cautiously to react to
unexpected and sudden situa-
tions.
Smart Cruise Control is not a
substitute for safe driving
practices but a convenience
function only. It is the respon-
sibility of the driver to always
check the speed and the dis-
tance to the vehicle ahead.
Always be aware of the select-
ed speed and vehicle dis-
tance.
Always maintain sufficient
braking distance and deceler-
ate your vehicle by applying
the brakes if necessary.
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[3]: Driving route, [4]: Main road, [5]: Set route,
[6]: Branch line
When there is a difference
between the navigation route
(main road) and the driving route
(branch line), Highway Auto Curve
Slowdown function may temporari-
ly operate due to the navigation
information of the highway curve
section.
When it is judged that you are driv-
ing out of the route by entering the
highway interchange and junction,
Highway Auto Curve Slowdown
function will not operate.
[3]: Driving route, [5]: Main road, [6]: Branch
line
If there is no destination set on the
navigation, Highway Auto Curve
Slowdown function will operate
based on the curve information on
the main road.
Even if you depart from the main
road, Highway Auto Curve
Slowdown function may temporari-
ly operate due to navigation infor-
mation of the highway curve sec-
tion
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WARNING
Navigation-based Smart
Cruise Control is not a substi-
tute for safe driving practices,
but a convenience function.
Always have your eyes on the
road, and it is the responsibil-
ity of the driver to avoid violat-
ing traffic laws.
The navigation's speed limit
information may differ from
the actual speed limit informa-
tion on the road. It is the dri-
ver's responsibility to check
the speed limit on the actual
driving road or lane.
Highway Auto Curve
Slowdown will automatically
cancel when you leave the
main road of the highway.
Always pay attention to road
and driving conditions while
driving.
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Lane Following Assist is designed to
center the vehicle in the chosen lane
by using a front view camera on top
of the windshield.
It can only become active in combi-
nation with Smart Cruise Control
and therefore assists the driver in his
task to control the lateral movement
of the vehicle.
* LFA stands for Lane Following
Assist.
LANE FOLLOWING ASSIST (LFA) (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
It is the driver's responsibility
to operate the steering wheel
for safe driving.
Do not turn the steering wheel
hastily if LFA is operating.
LFA assists the steering
wheel control so that the vehi-
cle can stay in the center of
the lane. LFA does not auto-
matically control the steering
wheel at all times, which
means the driver must keep
hands on the wheel at all
times while driving.
When using LFA, always be
aware of surroundings and
road conditions that may
interrupt or stop LFA.
CAUTION
- Do not attach glass tinting,
stickers, accessories to the
windshield where the front
view camera near the indoor
mirror is placed.
- The removal or re-assembly of
the front view camera to
attach tinting, stickers, acces-
sories may require LFA to be
thoroughly inspected and
modified. In such case, have
your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
- Inspection or modification
may be required when replac-
ing parts related to the wind-
shield or front view camera,
steering. we recommend that
the system be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
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LFA malfunction
The warning message popped up
(turned off after a certain period of
time)means a problem with LFA. If
this occurs, we recommend that the
system be checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Hands-off warnings may be
delayed depending on road
conditions. Always keep your
hands on the steering wheel
while driving.
Hold the steering wheel tight.
Otherwise, LFA could mis-
judge that the driver hands off
the wheel, and a hands-off
warning may occur.
CAUTION
It is the driver’s responsibility
to operate the steering wheel
while driving.
With LFA on, the driver can
steer the vehicle by operating
the wheel on his own.
We recommend that the driver
turns off LFA and operates the
steering wheel by himself in
the following cases
- bad weather
- bad road conditions
- when frequent operation of
the steering wheel is required
- when towing other vehicle or
trailers
The steering wheel can feel
heavy or light if LFA is assist-
ing the steering.
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