Kia Sportage 2023 Driver Attention Warning (DAW) and Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) 

Driver Attention Warning (DAW) and Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) are two new features that make driving safer and more aware that are available on the 2023 Kia Sportage. These features put the car at the cutting edge of automotive innovation. DAW becomes a vigilante guardian, using advanced sensors and steering inputs to watch what the driver does and ready to sound the alarm when it sees signs of sleepiness or distraction. This is a big step toward avoiding accidents caused by driver fatigue, and it shows how committed Kia is to driver safety. On the other hand, BVM offers a clever viewpoint shift by using cameras on the side mirrors to show live video feeds of the car’s blind spots when the turn signal is on. It does more than just identify things; it also improves the driver’s ability to make safe lane changes, which is a huge step toward preventing accidents. In the 2023 Kia Sportage, DAW and BVM are more than just features; they represent a future where every drive is not only thrilling but also naturally safe, starting a new era of driver trust and safety in cars.

2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

Basic function
Driver Attention Warning will help determine the driver’s attention level kia sportage by analyzing driving patterns, driving time, etc. while the vehicle is being driven. Driver Attention Warning will recommend a break when the driver’s attention level falls below a certain level.
Leading vehicle departure alert function
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert function will inform the driver when the front vehicle departs from a stop.
Detecting sensor

Front view camera

The front view camera is used to detect driving patterns and front vehicle departure while 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.

Driver Attention Warning set-tings

Driver Attention Warning

A: Driver Assistance

1. Driver Attention Warning
2. Inattentive Driving Warning

With the vehicle on, select or deselect Settings→ Driver Assistance → Driver Attention Warning from the User Settings menu or select or deselect Set-tings→ Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Driver Attention Warning from the infotainment system to set whether or not to use each function.

• Inattentive Driving Warning: Driver Attention Warning will inform the driver’s attention level and will recommend taking a break when the level falls below a certain level.

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

A: Driver Assistance

1. Driver Attention Warning
2. Leading Vehicle Departure Alert Leading Vehicle Departure Alert: The function will inform the driver when the front vehicle departs from a stop.

Warning Timing

A: Driver Assistance

1. Warning Timing
2. Standard
3. Late

With the vehicle on, select Settings → Driver Assistance → Warning Timing from the User Settings menu or select Settings→ Vehicle → Driver Assistance → Warning Timing from the infotainment system to change the initial warning activation time for Driver Attention Warning.

• Standard: Use in a normal driving environment. If Driver Attention Warn-ing operates too sensitive, set the warning timing to Late.
• Late: The warning timing will be late

NOTICE

• If you change the Warning Timing, the warning time of other Driver Assistance systems may change.
• If the vehicle is restarted, Driver Warn-ing Time will maintain the last setting.

Driver Attention Warning operation

Basic function
The basic functions of Driver Attention Warning include:

• Attention Level
• Consider taking a break

2023 Kia Sportage Attention level high

Function off

1. Driver Attention Warning
2. System Off Standby/Disabled

1.  Driver Attention Warning
2. Standby
3. Last Break

Attentive driving

1.  Attention Level
2. High
3. Last Break

Inattentive driving

1. Attention Level
2. . Low
3.  Last Break

The driver’s attention level is displayed on the scale of 1 to 5. The lower the level is, the more inattentive the driver is. The level decreases when the driver does not take a break for a certain period of time.
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) operates under the following conditions:

•  Vehicle speed: Approximately 0~130 mph (0~210 km/h).

When the Inattentive Driving Warning is deselected from the Settings menu, System Off is displayed.
When vehicle speed is not within the operating speed, the message Standby will be displayed.
Taking a break

A: Consider taking a break
The warning message will appear on the cluster and an audible warning will sound to suggest that the driver take a break, when the driver’s kia attention level is below 1.
Driver Attention Warning will not suggest a break when the total driving time is shorter than 10 minutes or 10 minutes has 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
• The driver who feels fatigued should take a break at a safe location, even though there is no break suggestion by Driver Attention Warning.

NOTICE

• Driver Attention Warning will reset the  last break time to 0:00 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.

Leading vehicle departure alert function

A: Leading vehicle is driving away
When the front vehicle departs from a stop, the Leading Vehicle Departure Alert will inform the driver by displaying the warning message on the cluster and an audible warning will sound.

WARNING

• If any other function’s warning message is displayed or audible warning is generated, the Leading Vehicle Departure Alert warning message may not be displayed and audible warning may not be generated.
• The driver should hold the responsibility to safely drive and control the vehicle.

CAUTION

• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert is a supplemental function and may not alert the driver whenever the front vehicle departs from a stop.
• Always check the front of the vehicle and road conditions before departure.

NOTICE
The images or colors may be displayed differently depending on the specifications of the instrument cluster or theme.

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

Leading vehicle departure alert function

• 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.

• When the vehicle ahead sharply steers

[A]: Your vehicle, [B]: Front vehicle
If the vehicle in front makes a sharp turn, such as to turn left or right or make a U- turn, etc., Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.

• When the vehicle ahead abruptly  departs

If the vehicle in front abruptly departs, 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, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.

•  When in a parking lot

If a vehicle parked in front drives away from you, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may warn 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, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.

2023 KIA SPORTAGE Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) (if equipped)

Blind-Spot View Monitor displays the rear blind spot area of the vehicle in the cluster when the turn signal is turned on to help safely change lanes.
Detecting sensor

SVM-side view camera

(camera located at bottom of the mirror)
Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.

Blind-Spot View Monitor settings

Blind-Spot View
With the vehicle on, select Driver Assistance → Blind-Spot Safety → Blind-Spot View from the Settings menu to turn on Blind-Spot View Monitor and deselect to turn off the function.

Blind-Spot View Monitor operation

Turn signal switch

Blind-Spot View Monitor will turn on and off when the turn signal is turned on and off.
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Operating conditions

•  When the left or right turn signal turns

on, the image on the instrument cluster will turn on.

Off conditions
Blind-Spot View Monitor will turn off when one of the following conditions are satisfied:

• When the turn signal is turned off.
•  When the hazard warning flasher is
  on.
•  When other important warning is displayed on the instrument cluster.

Blind-Spot View Monitor mal-function

When the Blind-Spot View Monitor is not working properly, or the cluster display flickers or the camera image does not display normally, have Blind-Spot View Monitor inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

• The image shown on the cluster may differ from the actual distance of the object. Make sure to directly check the vehicle’s sIf the camera lens is covered with foreign material, Blind-Spot View Moni-tor may not operate normally.
  Always keep the camera lens clean.
  However, do not use chemical solvents such as strong detergents containing highly alkaline or volatile organic solvents (gasoline, acetone, etc.). This may damage the camera lens.

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