Kia Cadenza: Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) / Lane Keeping Assist malfunction

• If there is a problem with the system a message will appear. If the problem continues the LKA failure indicator will illuminate.

LKA failure indicator

LKA failure indicator (yellow) will illuminate if LKA is not working properly. If this occurs, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

LKA will be canceled when:

• You change lanes with the turn signal. - Using the turn signal to change lanes. - If you change lanes without the turn signal on, the steering wheel might be controlled.
• LKA can transit to steering assist mode when the car is near to middle of the lane after system on or the lane was changed. LKA can not assist steering if the vehicle follows lane marker too close continuously before transition to steering assist mode.
• The control of ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) is activated.
• The steering will not be assisted when your drive fast on a sharp curve.
• The steering will not be assisted when vehicle speed is below 40 mph (60 km/h) and over 110 mph (180 km/h)
• The steering will not be assisted when you change lanes fast.
• The steering will not be assisted when you brake suddenly.
• The steering will not be assisted when the lane is very wide or narrow.
• The steering will not be assisted when only one side lane marker is detected.
• There are more than two lane markers such as a construction area.
• Radius of a curve is too small.
• When you turn steering wheel suddenly, LKA will be disabled temporarily.
• Driving on a steep slope or hill.

DRIVER’S ATTENTION

The driver must be cautious in the below situations as the system may not work properly when recognition of the lane marker is poor or limited :

► When lane and road condition is poor

• It is difficult to distinguish the lane marker from road when the lane marker is covered with dust or sand.
• It is difficult to distinguish the color of the lane marker from road.
• There is something looks like a lane marker.
• The lane marker is indistinct or damaged.
• The number of lanes increases/ decreases or the lane lines are crossing (Driving through a toll plaza/toll gate, merged/divided lane).
• There are more than two lane markers.
• The lane marker is very thick or thin.
• The lane marker is not visible due to snow, rain, stain, a puddle or other factors.
• A shadow is on the lane marker because of a median strip, guardrail, noise barriers and others.
• When the lane markers are complicated or a structure substitutes for the lines such as a construction area.
• There are crosswalk signs or other symbols on the road.
• The lane suddenly disappears such as at the intersection.
• The lane marker in a tunnel is covered with dirt or oil and etc.
• The lane is very wide or narrow.

► When external condition is intervened

• The brightness of outside changes suddenly when entering/existing a tunnel or passing under a bridge.
• The headlamps are not on at night or in a tunnel, or light level is low.
• There is a boundary structure in the roadway.
• The light of street, sun, or oncoming 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 mirror is very high due to direct sun light and etc.

► 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

LKA is a system to help prevent the driver from leaving the lane. However, the driver should not solely rely on the system and should always drive safely and exercise safe driving practices.

Warning Volume

The driver can select the “Settings > Vehicle  > Driver Assistance  > Warning Volume  > High/Medium/Low”.

✽ NOTICE

If you change the warning volume, the warning volume of other systems may change. Always be aware before changing the warning volume.