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Function operation

Function display and warning

The basic function of Driver Attention Warning is to inform the driver the 'Attention Level' and to warn the driver 'Consider taking a break'.

Attention level

System off
Attention level high
Attention level low

  • The driver can monitor their driving conditions on the LCD display.

    The DAW screen will appear when you select the Driving Assist mode tab () on the LCD display if the function is activated. (For more information, refer to More Details.

  • The driver's attention level is displayed on the scale of 1 to 5. The lower the number is, the more inattentive the driver is.

  • The number decreases when the driver does not take a break for a certain period of time.

  • The number increases when the driver attentively drives for a certain period of time.

  • When the driver turns on the function whilst driving, it displays 'Last Break time' and level.

Take a break

  • The message appears on the LCD display and a warning sounds in order to suggest the driver to take a break, when the driver's attention level is below 1.

  • Driver Attention Warning does not suggest the driver to take a break, when the total driving time is shorter than 10 minutes.

Resetting DAW

  • The last break time is set to 00:00 and the driver's attention level is set to 5 (very attentive) when the driver resets Driver Attention Warning.

  • Driver Attention Warning resets the last break time to 00:00 and the driver's attention level to 5 in the following situations.

    • The engine is turned OFF.

    • The driver unfastens the seat belt and then opens the driver's door.

    • The engine has been idled continuously over 10 minutes.

  • Driver Attention Warning operates again, when the driver restarts driving.

DAW Disabled

Driver Attention Warning enters the ready status and displays the 'Disabled' screen in the following situations.

  • The camera does not detect the lanes.

  • Driving speed remains under 0 km/h or over 200 km/h (125 mph).

DAW malfunction

When the warning message appears, the function is not working properly. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Warning

  • Driver Attention Warning is not a substitute for safe driving practices, but a convenience function only. It is the responsibility of the driver to always drive cautiously to prevent unexpected and sudden situations from occurring. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.

  • The function may suggest a break according to the driver's driving pattern or habits even if the driver doesn't feel fatigue.

  • The driver, who feels fatigued, should take a break, even though there is no break suggestion by Driver Attention Warning.

Notice

Driver Attention Warning utilizes the camera sensor on the front windscreen for its operation. To keep the camera sensor in the best condition, you should observe the followings:

  • NEVER install any accessories or stickers on the front windscreen, nor tint the front windscreen.

  • NEVER locate any reflective objects (i.e. white paper, mirror) over the dashboard. Any light reflection may cause a malfunction of Driver Attention Warning.

  • Pay extreme caution to keep the camera sensor out of water.

  • NEVER arbitrarily disassemble the camera assembly, nor apply any impact on front view camera assembly.

Caution

Driver Attention Warning may not properly operate with limited alerting in the following situations:

  • Driver Attention Warning may not properly operate with limited alerting in the following situations:

  • The vehicle is violently driven or is abruptly turned for obstacle avoidance (e.g. construction area, other vehicles, fallen objects, bumpy road).

  • Forward drivability of the vehicle is severely undermined (possibly due to wide variation in tyre pressures, uneven tyre wear-out, toe-in/toe-out alignment).

  • The vehicle drives on a curvy road.

  • The vehicle drives on a bumpy road.

  • The vehicle drives through a windy area.

Caution

Playing the vehicle audio system at high volume may offset Driver Attention Warning warning sounds.