Kia Sorento: Lane Keeping Assist malfunction and limitations

Lane Keeping Assist malfunction

(A) Check Driver Assistance system

When Lane Keeping Assist is not working properly, the Master warning light (), and the yellow indicator ( ) light appear on the instrument cluster, along with a warning message.

If a warning message appears, have the Lane Keeping Assist function inspected by an authorized Kia dealer to ensure your Kia Sorento safety systems perform reliably.

Lane Keeping Assist disabled

(A) Driver Assistance system limited. Camera obscured.

If foreign material (such as snow or rain) obscure the sensors or the windshield where the front view camera is located, it may affect detection and render Lane Keeping Assist temporarily limited or disabled.

In this case, a warning message displays with the Master warning light () and the Lane safety warning lights () on the instrument cluster. This is normal operation.

Lane Keeping Assist should operate properly after cleaning snow, rain or foreign materials. Always keep it clean.

If Lane Keeping Assist still does not operate properly after you clean foreign materials (such as snow or rain) from the sensor or remove obstructions (such as a trailer or carrier) from the rear bumper, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

• Even when a warning message or warning light does not appear on the instrument cluster, Lane Keeping Assist may not operate properly.

• Even after your start the vehicle again, Lane Keeping Assist may not function properly if the obstruction or malfunction persists.

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The warning information can be found in the service messages of the utility information view on the cluster display.

Limitations of Lane Keeping Assist

Lane Keeping Assist may not operate properly or may operate unexpectedly in certain circumstances, including the following

• The lane is contaminated or difficult to detect because:

  • The lane markings (or road edges) are covered with rain, snow, dirt, oil, and so on.

  • The color of the lane marking (or road edge) is not distinguishable from the road.

  • There are markings (or road edges) near the lane, or the markings (or road edges) look similar to lane markings.

  • The lane marking (or road edge) is indistinct or damaged.

  • When the shadow of objects around the road (median conditions, crash barriers, noise barrier,s surrounding bushes, etc.) or the shadow of a vehicle covers the lane.

• The lane number increases or decreases, or the lane markings (or road edges) cross.

• There are more than two lane markings (or road edges).

• 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 crosswalk markings or road signs.

• The lane suddenly disappears, such as at an intersection.

• The lane or road is very wide or narrow.

• There is a road edge without a lane.

• There is a boundary structure in the roadway, such as a tollgate, sidewalk, curb, and so on.

• You are driving extremely close to the vehicle ahead, or it is covering the lane marking (or road edge).

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For more information about the limitations of the front view camera, refer to Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion).

WARNING

• You are responsible for driving safely and controlling the vehicle. Do not rely on Lane Keeping Assist and drive dangerously.

• Lane Keeping Assist may stop operating or may not work properly depending on road conditions and surroundings. Always be cautious while driving your Kia Sorento.

• Refer to Lane Keeping Assist malfunction and limitations if the lane is not detected properly.

• When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, turn OFF Lane Keeping Assist for 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.

• Lane Keeping Assist may not display a warning message or generate an audible warning if any other function’s warning message is displayed or audible warning is generated.

• You may not hear the warning sound of Lane Keeping Assist if the surroundings are noisy. Moderately adjust the vehicle volume and always pay attention to the surroundings.

• If you attach objects to the steering wheel, steering may not be assisted properly.

• Lane Keeping Assist may not operate for approximately 15 seconds after the vehicle is started or the front view camera is initialized.

• Lane Keeping Assist will not operate when:

  • The turn signal or hazard warning flasher is turned ON.

  • The vehicle is not driven in the center of the lane when Lane Keeping Assist is turned on or right after changing a lane.

  • ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or VSM (Vehicle Stability Management) is activated.

  • The vehicle turns quickly on a curved road.

  • Vehicle speed is below 35 mph (55 km/h) or above 130 mph (210 km/h).

  • The vehicle changes lanes suddenly.

  • The vehicle brakes suddenly.

• Loading freight exceeding the maximum load or placing freight unevenly may impede safe driving. This may also prevent Lane Keeping Assist from operating properly.