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Driving your vehicle
Lane Keeping Assist detects the lane
markers on the road with a front view
camera (1) at the front windshield,
and assists the driver’s steering to
help keep the vehicle in the lanes.
When the function detects the vehi-
cle straying from its lane, it warns the
driver with a visual and audible warn-
ing, while applying a slight counter-
steering torque, trying to prevent the
vehicle 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.
Lane Keeping Assist helps
prevent the driver from mov-
ing out of the lane uninten-
tionally by assisting the dri-
ver’s steering. If the driver
intentionally drives on one
side of the driving lane, a con-
tinuous steering force may
occur. However, the function
is just a convenience function
and the steering wheel is not
always controlled. While driv-
ing, the driver should pay
attention to the steering
wheel.
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The operation of Lane
Keeping Assist can be can-
celed 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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Lane Keeping Assist operation
To activate/deactivate Lane Keeping
Assist :
With the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON posi-
tion, 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.
When the indicator(white) was acti-
vated in the previous ignition cycle,
the function turns on without any
control. If you press the Lane Safety
button again, the indicator on the
cluster display will go off.
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The function detects lane
markers and controls the
steering wheel by a front view
camera, therefore, if the lane
markers are hard to detect,
the function may not work
properly. Always be cautious
when using the function.
When the lane markers are
hard to detect, please refer to
“DRIVER’S ATTENTION”.
Do not remove or damage the
related parts of the front view
camera function.
Do not place objects on the
crash pad that reflect light
such as mirrors, white paper,
etc. it may cause malfunction
of Lane Keeping Assist if sun-
light is reflected.
You may not hear warning
sound of Lane Keeping Assist
because of the excessive
audio sound.
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If other beeps such as the
seat belt warning sound are in
operation and override Lane
Keeping Assist alarming func-
tion, Lane Keeping Assist
beeps may not occur.
At high vehicle speeds, the
steering torque needed for
assistance may not be suffi-
cient to keep your vehicle
within the lane. If so, the vehi-
cle may move out of its lane.
Always obey the speed limit
when using Lane Keeping
Assist.
If you attach objects to the
steering wheel, the function
may not assist steering.
If you attach objects to the
steering wheel, hands off
alarm may not work properly.
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To activate/deactivate Lane Keeping
Assist:
With the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button in the ON posi-
tion, press and hold the Lane Driving
Assist button ( ) located on the
steering wheel to turn off Lane
Keeping Assist. Press and hold the
button again to turn on the function.
The indicator ( ) in the cluster
display will initially illuminate white. If
you pressing and holding the Lane
Driving Assist button located on the
steering wheel, Lane Keeping Assist
will be turned off and the indicator on
the cluster display will go off.❈ The color of indicator will change
depend on the condition of Lane
Keeping Assist.
- White : Sensor does not detect
the lane marker or vehi-
cle speed is less than 60
km/h (40 mph).
- Green : Sensor detects the lane
marker and function is
able to control the steer-
ing.
Lane Keeping Assist setting
The driver can change Lane Keeping
Assist to Lane Departure Warning or
change the Lane Keeping Assist
mode from the LCD display.
“User Settings Driver Assistance 
Lane Safety Lane Keeping
Assist/Lane Departure Warning/Off ”
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist mode guides
the driver to keep the vehicle within
the lanes. It rarely controls the steer-
ing wheel, when the vehicle drives
well inside the lanes. However, it
starts to control the steering wheel,
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Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning warns the
driver with a visual and acoustic
warning when the function detects
the vehicle leaving the lane. In this
mode, the steering wheel will not be
controlled. When the vehicle’s front
wheel contacts the inside edge of
lane line, the contacted line will be
displayed on the LCD display.
Off
If you select ‘Off’, it is the same with
pressing Lane Safety ( ) button
to release.
Lane Keeping Assist activa-
tion
To see Lane Keeping Assist screen
on the LCD display in the cluster,
Tab to the Driving Assist mode
().
After Lane Keeping Assist is acti-
vated, if both lane markers are
detected, vehicle speed is over 60
km/h (40 mph) and all the activa-
tion conditions are satisfied, a
green steering wheel indicator will
illuminate and the steering wheel
will be controlled.
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WARNING
Lane Keeping Assist is a func-
tion to help prevent the driver
from leaving the lane. However,
the driver should not solely rely
on the function and should
always check road conditions
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If the speed of the vehicle is over 60
km/h (40 mph) and the function
detects lane markers, the color
changes from gray to white.
Warning
If the vehicle leaves a lane, the lane
marker you cross will blink on the
LCD display and the warning sound
is provided.If the driver takes hands off the steer-
ing wheel for several seconds while
Lane Keeping Assist is activated, the
function will warn the driver.
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■Hands off warning message while LKA is acti-
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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. 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.
WARNING
The hands-off warning mes-
sage may be delayed accord-
ing to road conditions.
Therefore, always have your
hands on the steering wheel
while driving.
If you hold the steering wheel
lightly, the function may dis-
play the hands off warning
because Lane Keeping Assist
may believe you are not grab-
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• There is a boundary structure in
the roadway.
• The light of street, sun, or oncom-
ing vehicle reflects from the water
on the road.
• When light shines brightly in the
reverse direction you drive.
• Road surface is not even.
• The distance from the vehicle
ahead is very short or the vehicle
ahead drives hiding the lane line.
• You drive on a steep grade or a
sharp curve.
• The vehicle vibrates heavily.
• The temperature near inside mir-
ror is very high due to direct sun
light and etc.
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When front visibility is poor
• The lens or windshield is covered
by strange 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 and etc.
WARNING
Lane Keeping Assist is a func-
tion to help prevent the driver
from leaving the lane. However,
the driver should not solely rely
on the function and should
always drive safely and exercise
safe driving practices.

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Blind-Spot Collision Warning uses
radar sensors in the rear bumper to
monitor and warn the driver of an
approaching vehicle in the driver's
blind spot area.
1) Blind-Spot Area
It warns by detecting the vehicles in
the blind spots.
The blind spot detection range varies
relative to vehicle speed.
Note that if your vehicle is traveling
much faster than the vehicles around
you, the warning will not occur.2) Closing at high speed
Blind-Spot Collision Warning feature
will warn you when a vehicle is
approaching in an adjacent lane at a
high rate of speed. If the driver acti-
vates the turn signal when the func-
tion detects an oncoming vehicle, the
function sounds an audible warning.
BLIND-SPOT COLLISION WARNING (BCW) (IF EQUIPPED)
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WARNING
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
is a supplemental function to
assist you. Do not entirely rely
on the function.
Always pay attention, while
driving, for your safety.
Always be aware of road con-
ditions while driving and be
warn for unexpected situa-
tions even though Blind-Spot
Collision Warning is operat-
ing.
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
is not a substitute for proper
and safe driving. Always drive
safely and use caution when
changing lanes or backing up
the vehicle. BCW may not
detect every object alongside
the vehicle.