Driver Attention Warning malfunction and limitations
Driver Attention Warning malfunction
A: Check DAW (Driver Attention Warning) system
When Driver Attention Warning is not working properly, the warning message will appear on the cluster for certain time, 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: Driver Assistance system limited. Camera obscured.
If foreign materials such as snow or rain block the sensors or the windscreen where the front view camera is located, the detecting performance may be reduced, resulting in Driver Attention Warning temporarily limited or disabled.
If this occurs the warning message, and the Inattentive Driving Warning light () and the Master warning light () will appear on the cluster. This is normal operation.
Driver Attention Warning will operate properly when snow, rain or foreign material is removed. Always keep it clean.
If Driver Attention Warning does not operate properly after obstruction (snow, rain, or foreign material) is removed, Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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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.
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Even if restarting the vehicle with the sensors blocked or malfunctioned, Driver Attention Warning may not properly operate as the function maintains the last setting.
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 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.
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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.