Driver Attention Warning malfunction and limitations
Driver Attention Warning malfunction
A: Check Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system
When Driver Attention Warning is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for several seconds,
and the Master warning light (
) and the inattentive 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Driver Attention Warning disabled
A: Inattentive Driving Warning disabled. Camera obscured
When the front windscreen 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 inattentive warning light () 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 authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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Even though the warning message or warning light does not appear on the cluster, Driver Attention Warning may not properly operate.
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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.
Limitations of Driver Attention Warning
Driver Attention Warning may not work properly in the following situations:
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The vehicle is driven violently
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The vehicle intentionally crosses over lanes frequently
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The vehicle is controlled by Driver Assistance system, such as Lane Keeping Assist
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When the lane markings are blurred or erased
Leading vehicle departure alert function
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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.
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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.
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When the vehicle ahead abruptly departures
If the vehicle in front abruptly departures, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.
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When a pedestrian or cyclist is between you and the vehicle ahead
If there is a pedestrian(s) or cyclist(s) in between you and the vehicle in front, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.
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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.
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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.
Driver Attention Warning may not operate for 15 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the front view camera is initialized.
For more details on the precautions of the front view camera, refer to More Details.