Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 498

Warning indicator
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When the LDWS is not working proper‐
ly, the warning light will illuminate and
the warning message will come on for a
few second. After the message disap‐
pears, the master warning light will illu‐
minate.
We recommend that the system be
checked by an authorized Kia dealer
The LDWS does not operate
when:
• The driver turns on the turn signal or
the hazard warning flasher to change
lane.
• Driving on the lane line.
NOTICE
To change lanes, operate the turn
signal switch, then change the lane.
The LDWS may not warn you
even if the vehicle leaves the
lane or may warn you even if
the vehicle does not leave the
lane when:
• The lane is not visible due to snow,
rain, stain, a puddle or many other
things.
• The brightness of the outside
changes suddenly.
• The headlights are off at night or in a
tunnel.
• The color of the lane marking from
the road is difficult to distinguish.
• Driving on a steep grade or a curve.
• Light reflects from the water on the
road.
• The lens or windshield is stained with
foreign matter.
• The sensor can not detect the lane
because of fog, heavy rain or heavy
snow.
• The surrounding temperature of the
inside rear view mirror is high due to
a direct ray of light.
• The lane is very wide or narrow.
• The lane line is damaged or indistinct.
• The shadow is on the lane line by a
median strip.
• There is a mark similar to a lane line.
• There is a boundary structure.
• The distance from vehicle ahead is
very short or the vehicle ahead hides
the lane line.
• The vehicle shakes heavily.
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