Kia Forte: Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system / LKA malfunction
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■ Type B
• If there is a problem with the system,
a message will appear. If the
problem continues, the LKA fail
indicator will illuminate.
LKA fail indicator
The LKA fail indicator (yellow) will
illuminate with an audible warning if
the LKA is not working properly. If
this occurs have the system checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
When there is a problem with the system,
do one of the following:
- Turn the system on after turning
the engine off and on again.
- Check if the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
- Check if the system is affected by
the weather. (ex: fog, heavy rain,
etc.)
- Check if there is foreign matter on
the camera lens
If the problem is not solved, take your
vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer
and have the system checked.
If the vehicle leaves a lane, the lane
marker you cross will blink on the
LCD display.
If the vehicle moves out of its lane
because the steering torque for
assistance is insufficient, the l ...
The driver can change LKA to Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) system or
change the LKA mode between
Standard LKA and Active LKA from
the User Settings Mode on the LCD
display.
The driver can ch ...
Other information:
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn
symbol on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.
To sound the horn, press the area
indicated by the horn symbol on your
steering wheel mainly (see illustration).
Heated steering wheel
With the ignition s ...
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes discharged
in a short time (because, for example,
the headlamps or interior
lamps were left on while the vehicle
was not in use), recharge it by
slow charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
If the batt ...