Kia Soul: Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system / Driver's attention

The driver must be cautious in the below situations 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 or road edge from road when the lane marker or road edge 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 or road edge 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 or road edge is not visible due to snow, rain, stain, a puddle or other factors.
• A shadow is on the lane marker or road edge 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 or road edge 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, oncoming vehicle and so on 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 or road edge.
• 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

Lane Keeping Assist System is a system to help prevent the driver from leaving the lane. However, the driver should not solely rely on the system but always take the necessary actions for safe driving practices.