Kia Sportage: Lane Following Assist (LFA): (if equipped)

Lane Following Assist can detect lane markings and/or a vehicle ahead, then provide steering assistance to help keep the Kia Sportage centred in its lane.

Detecting sensor

For information about the sensors used by Lane Following Assist and their locations, refer to “Detecting sensor(s).”

CAUTION

For precautions concerning the front view camera, refer to “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion).”

Lane Following Assist settings. Warning Method

Warning Method

Driver Assistance Warning Method

With the Kia Sportage switched on, select Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Warning Method on the infotainment screen to adjust these settings:

• Warning Volume: Sets the volume of audible warnings.

• Driving Safety Priority: Lowers the volume of other audio when a Driving Safety system issues a warning.

NOTE

• The selected Warning Method may also apply to other driver assistance systems. Check the settings for each function and adjust them as needed.

• The Kia Sportage retains the last Warning Method setting after the vehicle is restarted.

• The Warning Method menu may not be available, depending on the vehicle’s equipment and specification.

Lane Following Assist operation

Turning Lane Following Assist On/Off

With the vehicle switched on, briefly press the Lane Driving Assist button on the steering wheel to activate Lane Following Assist.

A grey or green indicator appears on the instrument cluster to show the system’s status.

Press the Lane Driving Assist button again to switch Lane Following Assist off.

CAUTION

When a trailer connector is plugged into the vehicle, Lane Keeping Assist switches off automatically. The system cannot provide assistance while it is inactive, so take extra care when driving. This applies when a genuine Kia Trailer Kit capable of detecting a connected trailer is used.

Warning and control

Lane Following Assist

When the vehicle ahead and/or both lane markings are detected and your speed is below 200 km/h (125 mph), the green indicator appears on the instrument cluster. Lane Following Assist then provides steering support to help centre the vehicle in its lane.

CAUTION

When steering assistance is not being provided, the white indicator flashes and then changes to grey.

Hands-off warning

A: Keep hands on steering wheel

If the driver’s hands are off the steering wheel for several seconds, the instrument cluster displays a warning message and audible alerts sound in stages:

• First stage: a warning message appears.

• Second stage: a warning message with a red steering-wheel symbol appears, accompanied by an audible warning.

A: Lane Following Assist cancelled

If the driver still does not hold the steering wheel after the hands-off warning, a further message appears and Lane Following Assist switches off automatically.

WARNING

• Steering assistance may not be provided if you grip the steering wheel very firmly or turn it beyond a certain angle.

• Lane Following Assist may not operate in every situation. The driver remains responsible for steering safely and keeping the vehicle in its lane.

• Road conditions may delay the hands-off warning. Keep your hands on the steering wheel while driving.

• If you wear gloves or hold the steering wheel very lightly, the system may not recognise that your hands are on it, and the hands-off warning may appear.

• Objects attached to the steering wheel may interfere with the hands-off warning.

NOTE

• You can adjust the relevant options in the infotainment system’s Vehicle Settings. For further information, refer to “Instrument cluster.”

• When both lane markings are detected, their lines on the instrument cluster change from grey to white.

  Figure 1. Lane not detected

  Figure 2. Lane detected

• Instrument-cluster images and colours may vary according to the cluster type or the theme selected in the settings menu.

• If lane markings are not detected, steering support from Lane Following Assist may be limited. Its operation may also depend on whether a vehicle is ahead and on the vehicle’s driving conditions.

• You can continue to steer the vehicle while Lane Following Assist is providing assistance.

• The steering wheel may feel heavier or lighter while Lane Following Assist is providing steering assistance.

Lane Following Assist malfunction and limitations

Lane Following Assist malfunction

A: Check Driver Assistance system.

If Lane Following Assist is not working correctly, a warning message appears and the Master Warning light illuminates.

If this occurs, have Lane Following Assist inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends contacting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

Limitations of Lane Following Assist

For information about the limitations of Lane Following Assist, refer to “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA).”

WARNING

• For further information about Lane Following Assist warnings, refer to “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA).”

• Loading the Kia Sportage beyond its maximum permitted weight, or concentrating cargo in one area, can reduce driving stability and affect lane-keeping assistance.

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