Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 501

Driving your vehicle
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• Do not place objects on the dash‐
board that reflects light such as
mirrors, white paper, etc. The sys‐
tem may malfunction if the sun‐
light is reflected.
• Loud audio sounds may interfere
with the passenger from hearing
warning chimes.
• Always have your hands on the
steering wheel while the LKAS
system is activated. If you contin‐
ue to drive with your hands off the
steering wheel after the "Hand on"
warning, the system will turn off
automatically.
• If you drive very fast, the vehicle
may stray out of the lane. Always
be cautious when using the sys‐
tem.
• When you tow the trailer, make
sure that you turn off LKAS func‐
tion.
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LKAS operation
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To turn ON the LKAS, press the switch,
after turning ON the ignition switch.
The indicator illuminates on the instru‐
ment cluster. To turn OFF the LKAS,
press the switch again.
The LKAS indicator illuminates in 3
colors as follows:
• [Green]
- When the system operating condi‐
tions are satisfied.
• [White]
- The system operation conditions
are not satisfied.
- The sensor does not detect lane
lines.
• [Yellow]
- There is a malfunction with the
LKAS. In this case, we recommend
you to have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
LKAS activation
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• The LKAS screen will appear on the
LCD display if the system is activa‐
ted.
• When both lanes are detected and all
the conditions to activate the LKAS
are satisfied, the steering wheel will