2022 Kia Soul Owners Manual - DRIVER ATTENTION WARNING (DAW) SYSTEM

DRIVER ATTENTION WARNING (DAW) SYSTEM

Driver Attention Warning (DAW), system is to warn the driver with any hazardous driving situations upon detecting the driver's fatigue level or inattentive driving practices.

System setting and activation

System setting

• Driver Attention Warning system is set to be in the normal sensitivity, when your vehicle is first delivered to you from the factory.
• To turn ON Driver Attention Warning system, turn on the vehicle, and then select 'User Settings Driver Assistance Driver Attention Warning High sensitivity/ Normal sensitivity' on the LCD display.
• The driver can select Driver Attention Warning system mode.
  - Off : The Driver Attention Warning system is deactivated.
  - Normal sensitivity : Driver Attention Warning system alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving practices.
  - High sensitivity : Driver Attention Warning system alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving practices faster than Normal mode.
• The set-up of Driver Attention Warning system will be maintained, as selected, when the vehicle is re-started.

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 “LCD Display” on page 4-51.)
• 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 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 the driver to take a break, when the driver's attention level is below 1.
• Driver Attention Warning system does not suggest the driver to take 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 Driver Attention Warning system.
• Driver Attention Warning system resets in the following situations.
  - The vehicle is turned OFF.
  - The driver unfastens the seat belt and then opens the driver’s door.
  - Stop lasting more than 10 minutes.
• Driver Attention Warning system operates again, when the driver restarts driving.

System disabled

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

- The camera sensor keeps failing to detect the lanes.
- Driving speed remains over 180 km/h.

System malfunction

When the "Check System" warning message appears, the system is not working properly. In this case, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

• Driver Attention Warning system 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.
• It may suggest a break according to the driver’s driving pattern or habits even if the driver doesn’t feel fatigued.
• The driver, who feels fatigued, should take a break, even though there is no break suggestion by Driver Attention Warning system.

NOTICE

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 camera temporarily for tinted window or attaching any types of coatings and accessories. If you disassemble a camera and assemble it again, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner and have the system checked to need a calibration.
- Do not locate any reflective objects (i.e. white paper, mirror) over the dashboard. Any light reflection may cause a mal-function of Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system.
- Pay extreme caution to keep the camera sensor out of water.
- Do not arbitrarily disassemble the camera assembly, nor apply any impact on the camera assembly.

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

CAUTION

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

• The lane detection performance is limited. (For more information, refer to “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system” on page 6-99.)
• 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 tire pressures, uneven tire wear-out, toe-in/toeout 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 driving assist systems:
  - Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system
  - Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system
  - Smart Cruise Control (SCC) System