Kia Soul (SK3): 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.
If the vehicle leaves a lane or road edge, the lane marker or road edge you cross
will blink on the LCD display and the warning sound is provided.
If the driver takes hands off the steering wheel for several seconds while LKA
is activated, the system will warn the driver.
• If there is a problem with the system a message will appear. If the problem
continues LKA system fail indicator will illuminate.
LKA system fail indicator
LKA system fail indicator (yellow) will illuminate with an audible warning if
LKA system is not working properly.
Other information:
For best battery service
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution
of water and baking soda.
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a short time (because, for example,
the headlights or interior lights were left on while the vehicle was not in
use), recharge it by slow charging (trickle) for 10 hours.