Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
The Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system is designed to warn the driver of potentially hazardous driving situations if it detects inattentive driving practices.
System setting and activation
System setting
- The Driver Attention Warning system is set to be the Normal position when your vehicle is first delivered to you from the factory.
- To turn ON the Driver Attention Warning system, turn on the engine and then select 'User Settings → Driver Assistance → DAW (Driver Attention Warning) → High sensitivity/Normal sensitivity/ Off' on the LCD display.
- The driver can select the Driver Attention Warning system mode.
- Off : The Driver Attention Warning system is deactivated.
- Normal sensitivity : The Driver Attention Warning system alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving practices.
- High sensitivity : The Driver Attention Warning system alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving practices faster than Normal mode. - The Driver Attention Warning system mode will be maintained, as selected, when the engine is restarted.
Display of the driver's attention level
- The driver can monitor their driving conditions on the LCD display.
- Select 'User Settings Mode' and then 'Driver Assistance' on the LCD display. (For more information, refer to the “LCD Display” section in Chapter 4.) - The driver's attention level is displayed on a 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 system while driving, it displays ‘Last Break time’ and level reflected that.
Take a break
- The “Consider taking a break” message appears on the LCD display and a warning sounds in order to suggest that the driver take a break when the driver's attention level is below 1.
- The Driver Attention Warning system will not suggest a break when the total driving time is shorter than 10 minutes.
Resetting the system, System disabled
Resetting the system
- 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 the Driver Attention Warning system.
- The driver attention warning system resets in the following situations.
- The engine is turned OFF.
- The driver unfastens the seat belt and then opens the driver’s door when stopped.
- The driver takes a break from driving that lasts more than 10 minutes. - The driver attention warning system will operate again when the driver restarts driving.
System disabled
The Driver Attention Warning system enters the ready status and displays the 'Disabled' screen in the following situations.
- The camera sensor is unable to detect the lanes.
- Driving speed remains under 64 km/h (40 mph) or over 177 km/h (110 mph).
System malfunction
When the “Check System” warning message appears, the system is not working properly. In this situation, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
WARNING
- The Driver Attention Warning system is not a substitute for safe driving practices. It is the responsibility of the driver to always drive cautiously in order to react to unexpected and sudden situations. Pay attention to the road conditions at all times.
- A driver who feels fatigued should take a break even though there is no break suggestion by the Driver Attention Warning system.
✽ NOTICE
It may suggest a break according to the driver’s driving pattern or habits even if the driver doesn’t feel fatigued.
✽ NOTICE
The Driver Attention Warning system utilizes the camera sensor on the front windshield for its operation. To keep the camera sensor in the best condition, you should observe the followings:
- Do not disassemble the camera when installing tint on the windows or applying any type of coatings or accessories. If you disassemble a camera and assemble it again, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
- Do not place any reflective objects (i.e. white paper, mirror) over the dashboard. Any light reflection may prevent the Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system from functioning.
- Use extreme caution to keep the camera sensor out of water.
- Do not disassemble the camera assembly, or apply any impact on the camera assembly.
• Playing the vehicle audio system at high volume may offset the Driver Attention Warning system warning sounds.
CAUTION
The Driver Attention Warning system may not provide alerts in the following situations:
- The lane detection performance is limited. (For more information, refer to “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system” in this chapter.)
- The vehicle is erratically 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 tire pressures, uneven tire 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.
- The vehicle is controlled by the following driver assistance systems:
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system
- Forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA) System.
- Smart Cruise Control (SCC) System
✽ NOTICE
The Driver Attention Warning system does not detect actual driver fatigue or drowsiness. The system monitors driving and provides a warning if it detects inattentive driving practices.
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