Kia Stinger 2023 Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
The Driver Attention Warning (DAW) and Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) features in the 2023 Kia Stinger show how safety and driver aid technologies are coming together. They also show how committed Kia is to keeping drivers alert and visible on the road. DAW keeps an eye on the driver’s actions and acts as a guard against sleepiness and distraction. It uses sensors and cameras to detect signs of inattention and sends alerts at the right time to keep the driver alert and safe. The BVM, on the other hand, changes the idea of blind-spot monitoring by showing the vehicle’s blind spots in real time. This gives the driver more trust when changing lanes because live camera feeds are shown on the infotainment screen. When combined with the Kia Stinger’s suite of advanced safety features, these technologies improve the driving experience by giving the driver a greater sense of security and situational awareness. This makes sure that every trip is marked by being alert and having better vision.
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Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Basic function
Driver Attention Warning will determine the driver’s attention level by analyzing driving pattern, driving time, etc. while driving. The function will recommend a break when the driver’s attention level falls below a certain level to help drive safely.
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert will inform the driver when the front vehicle departs from a stop.
NOTICE
DAW stands for Driver Attention Warning.
Detecting sensor
[1]: Front view camera
The front view camera is used as a detecting sensor to detect driving pat-terns 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.
For more details on the precautions of the front view camera, refer to “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor fusion)” on page 5-54.
Driver Attention Warning settings
- Driver Attention Warning is set to be in the OFF position, when your vehicle is first delivered to you from the factory.
To turn ON Driver Attention Warning, turn on the engine, and then select “User Settings (LCD display) or Setup Vehicle (Infotainment System screen) → Driver Assistance → Driver Attention Warning” on the LCD dis-play. - If ‘Inattentive Driving Warning’ is selected, the function will inform the driver the driver’s attention level and will recommend taking a break when the level falls below a certain level.
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
If ‘Leading Vehicle Departure Alert’ is selected, the function will inform the driver when the front vehicle departs from a stop.
Warning Timing
The driver can select the initial warning activation time in the User Settings in the LCD display by selecting “User Settings (LCD display) or Setup → Vehicle (Infotainment System screen) → Driver Assistance → Warning Timing”. When the vehicle is first delivered, warning timing is set to ‘Normal’. If you change the warning timing, the warning time of other Driver Assistance systems may change. Make sure to check the warning timing before changing it.
NOTICE
If the engine is restarted, Driver Attention Warning will maintain the last set-ting.
NOTICE
If your vehicle is equipped with additional Infotainment System, please scan the QR code in a separately supplied Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
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Driver Attention Warning operation
Basic function
Display and warning
The basic function of Driver Attention Warning is to inform the driver the
‘Attention Level’ and to warn the driver ‘Consider taking a break’.
Attention level
Standby
Attentive driving
Inattentive driving
- The driver can monitor his/her driving conditions on the cluster.
- When the ‘Inattentive Driving Warning’ is deselected from the “User Settings (LCD display) or Setup → Vehicle (Infotainment System screen), ‘System Off’ is displayed.
- The function will operate when vehicle speed is between 0~130 mph (0~210 km/h).
- When vehicle speed is not within the operating speed, the message ‘Standby’ will be displayed.
- 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.
Taking a break
- The ‘Consider taking a break’ message will appear on the cluster and an audible warning will sound to suggest that the driver take a break, when the driver’s 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 fatigue.
- Driver Attention Warning is a supplemental function and may not be able to determine whether the driver is inattentive.
- 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
- For more details on setting the functions in the infotainment system, refer to “Instrument cluster” on page 4-60.
- Driver Attention Warning will reset the last break time to 00:00 in the following situations:
- The engine 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
When the front vehicle departs from a stop, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert will inform the driver by displaying the ‘Leading vehicle is driving away’ 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, 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 Warning is a supplemental function and may not warn the driver whenever the front vehicle departs from a stop.
- Always check the front of the vehicle and road conditions before departure.
Driver Attention Warning malfunction and limitations
When Driver Attention Warning is not working properly, the ‘Check Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system’ warn-ing message will appear on the cluster (turns off after a certain time) and (
warning light will appear. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia 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 Driver Assistance system, such as Lane Keeping Assist.
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
- When the vehicle cuts in
[A]: Your vehicle, [B]: Front vehicle
If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle, Leading Vehicle 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 departures
If the vehicle in front abruptly departures, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.
- When a pedestrian or cyclist is between you and the vehicle ahead
If there is a pedestrian or cyclist 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.
CAUTION
For more details on the precautions of the front view camera, refer to “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor fusion)” on page 5-54.
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Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
Left side
Right side
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.
WARNING
Vehicles may look closer than they actually are. Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to change lanes before doing so may result in an accident leading to serious injury.
* If your vehicle is equipped with an infotainment system, you can learn how to setup on the website via QR code in the infotainment quick reference guide.
Detecting sensor
[1], [2]: Wide-left side/Wide-right side camera
(camera located at bottom of the mirror) Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sen-sors.
Blind-Spot View Monitor settings
Blind-Spot View
- With the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ON position, 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 displays the left or right side of the rear blind spot area of your vehicle in the instrument cluster when the left or right turn signal is on.
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Operating conditions
- Blind-Spot View Monitor is activated when the following steps are per-formed.
- Turn signal is ON
Off conditions
- Turn signal is OFF
- Hazard warning flasher is ON
- Other warnings pops up and takes priority over Blind-Spot View Monitor
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Blind-Spot View Monitor malfunction and limitations
Blind-Spot View Monitor malfunction
- When Blind-Spot View Monitor is notworking properly, or the cluster dis-play flickers, or the camera image does not display normally, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
- A wide-angle lens is used for Blind Spot View Monitor. There may be a difference between actual object distance and visual object distance due to correction of the image distortion. Pay attention to the road conditions and surroundings at all times.
- If 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 high alkaline or volatile organic solvents (gasoline, acetone etc.). This may damage the camera lens.
FAQ
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) is a safety feature in the 2023 Kia Stinger designed to monitor the driver’s attention and provide alerts if signs of drowsiness or distraction are detected.
DAW often uses sensors and cameras to track the driver’s behavior, such as steering inputs and lane changes. If it detects patterns indicating drowsiness or distraction, it can provide visual and audible warnings.
Yes, DAW is typically a feature that can be enabled or disabled through the vehicle’s settings menu.
DAW can work at various speeds, and it is generally most effective during highway driving.
DAW is primarily designed to detect signs of drowsiness, such as erratic steering, but it may also trigger alerts for other forms of distraction if they result in abnormal driving behavior.
DAW systems do not usually require calibration or maintenance. However, it’s important to keep the sensors and cameras clean and free from obstructions for optimal performance.
The Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) is a safety feature that provides drivers with a visual display of the vehicle’s blind spots when changing lanes.
BVM typically uses cameras mounted on the side mirrors to capture live video feeds of the vehicle’s blind spots. These video feeds are displayed on the vehicle’s infotainment screen when the turn signal is activated.
BVM settings, such as the angle and brightness of the camera view, can often be adjusted through the vehicle’s settings menu.
BVM is designed to work in various driving conditions, including daylight and nighttime, but its effectiveness may be affected by factors such as heavy rain, snow, or fog.
BVM is typically activated automatically when you use the turn signal to indicate a lane change, but you may also be able to manually activate it through the infotainment system.
The availability of the Blind-Spot View Monitor may vary depending on the trim level and regional specifications of the 2023 Kia Stinger.
The BVM complements traditional blind-spot monitoring by providing a visual display of the blind spots. It does not replace the need for checking blind spots manually.
Yes, the BVM typically provides visual displays for both the left and right sides of the vehicle.
The BVM provides a live video feed of the vehicle’s immediate blind spots, typically within a certain distance from the vehicle. It may not show objects farther away.
Useful Link
View Full User Guide: Kia Stinger 2023 User Guide
Download Manuals: https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/manuals.html
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