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Driver Attention Warning malfunction and limitations

Driver Attention Warning malfunction

When Driver Attention Warning is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and the Master warning light () will appear on the cluster.

If this occurs, have Driver Attention Warning be inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

Driver Attention Warning disabled

When the front windshield where the front view camera is located, front radar cover, bumper or sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Driver Attention Warning.

If this occurs the warning message and the Master warning light () will appear on the cluster.

Driver Attention Warning will operate properly when snow, rain or foreign material is removed.

If Driver Attention Warning does not operate properly after obstruction (snow, rain, or foreign material) is removed (including trailer, carrier, etc. from the rear bumper), Kia recommends that you visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING
  • Even though the warning message or warning light does not appear on the cluster, Driver Attention Warning may not properly operate.

  • Driver Attention Warning may not properly operate in an area (e.g. open terrain), where there is nothing to detect, or detecting sensor is covered in foreign material after turning ON the vehicle.

  • When the detecting sensor is obstructed or breakdown, that status will be maintained even if the vehicle is restarted. Driver Attention Warning may not operate properly.

NOTICE

You can check it in the service message of the utility information view of the cluster display window.

Limitations of Driver Attention Warning

Driver Attention Warning may not work properly in the following situations:

  • The vehicle is driven violently

  • The vehicle intentionally crosses over lanes frequently

  • The vehicle is controlled by Driver Assistance system, such as Lane Keeping Assist

  • When the lane markings are blurred or erased

Leading vehicle departure alert function

  • When the vehicle cuts in

    [A]: Your vehicle, [B]: Front vehicle

    If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle, Leading Departure Alert may not operate properly.

  • When the vehicle ahead sharply steers

    [A]: Your vehicle, [B]: Front vehicle

    If the vehicle in front makes a sharp turning, such as to turn left or right or making a U-turn, etc., Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.

  • When the vehicle ahead abruptly departures

    If the vehicle in front abruptly departures, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.

  • When a pedestrian or bicycle is between you and the vehicle ahead

    If there is a pedestrian(s) or bicycle(s) in between you and the vehicle in front, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.

  • When in a car park

    If a vehicle parked in front drives away from you, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may alert you that the parked vehicle is driving away.

  • When driving at a tollgate or intersection

    If you pass a tollgate or intersection with lots of vehicles or you drive where lanes are merged or divided frequently, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.

WARNING

Driver Attention Warning may not operate for 15 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the front view camera is initialized.

NOTICE

For more details on the precautions of the front view camera, refer to More Details.