Hyundai Kona-EV 2023 Driver Attention Warning (DAW) 

The indispensable Driver Attention Warning (DAW) feature, a defender of driver safety, is brought to the Hyundai Kona-N of 2023. DAW keeps a close eye on the driver’s actions, such as lane positioning and steering patterns, to identify indications of weariness or preoccupation. It acts as a watchful co-pilot in preventing any accidents caused by sleepiness or inattentiveness by quickly issuing visual and auditory alerts to bring the driver’s attention back to the road when it detects any problematic deviations. The 2023 Hyundai Kona-N’s adjustable sensitivity setting guarantees that DAW smoothly adjusts to the driver’s preferences, encouraging a safer and more concentrated driving experience.

2023 Hyundai KONA Specs, Price, Features, Milage (Brochure)

Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

Basic function
Driver Attention Warning can help determine the driver’s attention level by analyzing the driving patterns and driving time. while the vehicle is being driven. Driver Attention Warning will recommend falls below a certain level. Leading Vehicle Departure Alert function The Leading Vehicle Departure Alert function will inform the driver when a detected vehicle in front departs from a stop.

Detecting sensor

[1]: Front view camera The front view camera is used as a sensor to detect driving patterns and front vehicle departure while the vehicle is being driven. Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensor.

CAUTION
Always keep the front view camera in good condition to maintain optimal performance of Driver Attention Warning. For the front view camera, refer to the “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section in this chapter.

Driver Attention Warning Settings Setting features

Driver Attention Warning
With the vehicle on, select or deselect whether or not to use each function. IF selected, Driver Attention Warning will level and will recommend taking a break when the level falls below a certain level.

Driving Safety Auto Off in N mode

With the engine on, select ‘Driver Assistance Driving safety Off in N whether to use the function.

• IF  DRIVING  SAFETY OFF IN N is selected, Driver Attention Warning turns off automatically when N mode is selected.
• IF DRIVING SAFETY OFF IN N  deselected, Driver Attention Warning does not turn off automatically even when N mode is selected.

Information
If the engine is restarted, Driver Attention Warning will maintain the last setting

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert 
IF selected, the function will inform the driver when a detected vehicle in front departs from a stop. Warning Timing With the vehicle on, select ‘The driver Settings menu to change the initial warning activation time for Driver Attention Warning. When the vehicle is first delivered, change the Warning Timing, the warning time of other Driver Assistance systems may change.

Information
If the vehicle is restarted, the Driver Attention Warning will maintain the last setting.

Driver Attention Warning Operation Basic function
The basic function of a Driver Attention Warning is to inform the driver of the level and to warm the driver.

Attention level

• The driver can monitor his/her driving conditions on the cluster.
  • When the ‘Inattentive Driving displayed.
  • Driver Attention Warning will operate when the vehicle speed is between 0~130 mph (0~210 km/h).
  • When vehicle speed is not within the operating speed, the message is displayed.

Taking a break

• If will appears on the cluster an audible warning will sound to suggest that the driver take a break
• Driver Attention Warning will not suggest a break when the total driving time is shorter than 10 minutes or 10 minutes have not passed after the last break was suggested.

Warning
For your safety, change the Settings after parking the vehicle at a safe location.

CAUTION

• Driver Attention Warning may suggest a break depending on the driver’s driving pattern or habits, even if the driver doesn’t feel fatigued.
• Driver Attention Warning is a supplemental function and may not be able to determine whether the driver is inattentive.
• A driver who feels fatigued should take a break at a safe location, even though there is no break suggestion by Driver Attention Warning. Information
•  You may change settings from the instrument cluster (User Settings) or infotainment system (Vehicle Settings), whichever option is provided with your vehicle. For more details, see the “User Settings” section in chapter 4, or the “Vehicle Settings” section in the supplied Infotainment Manual.
•  Driver Attention Warning will reset the last break time to 00:00 in the following situations:
  • The vehicle is turned off
  • The driver unfastens the seat belt and opens the driver’s door
  • The vehicle is stopped for more than 10 minutes
•  When the driver resets Driver Attention Warning, the last break time is set to 00:00 and the driver’s attention level is set to High.

Leading vehicle Departure Alert function

When a detected vehicle in front departs from a stop, the Leading Vehicle Departure Alert will inform the driver by displaying a message on the cluster and an audible warning will sound.

Warning

• If any other system’s warning message is displayed or an audible warning is generated, the Leading message may not be displayed and an audible warning may not be generated.
• The driver has the responsibility to safely drive and control the vehicle.

CAUTION

• Always check the front of the vehicle and road conditions before departure.

Driver Attention Warning malfunction

When the Driver Attention Warning is not working properly, the ‘Check Driver’ warning message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and the master ( ) warning light will illuminate the cluster. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Limitations of Driver Attention Warning

Driver Attention Warning may not work properly in the following situations:

• The vehicle is driven violently
• The vehicle intentionally crosses over lanes frequently The vehicle is controlled by a Driver Assistance system, such as Lane Keeping Assist

Leading vehicle departure alert function

• When the vehicle cuts in
  
• If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle, the Leading Departure Alert may not operate properly.
• When the vehicle ahead sharply steers
  
• If the vehicle in front makes a sharp turn, such as turning left or right or making a U-turn, etc., Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.
  
• If the vehicle in front abruptly departures, the Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.
• 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, the Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.
• When in a parking lot
  
• If a vehicle parked in front drives away from you, the Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may alert you that the parked vehicle is driving away.
• When driving at a tollgate or intersection, etc.
  
• If you pass a tollgate or intersection with lots of vehicles or you drive where lanes are merged or divided frequently, the Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.

Information
For more details on the precautions of the front view camera, refer to the “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section in Chapter 7.

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