KIA Niro: Driver Attention Warning settings
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) (if equipped)
Basic function
Driver Attention Warning can help determine the driver's attention level by analyzing driving pattern and driving time while the vehicle is 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 a detected vehicle in front departs from a stop.
Detecting sensor
Front view camera
The front view camera is used as a detecting sensor to help 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.
- For more details on the precautions of the front view camera, refer to "Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion) (if equipped)"
Driver Attention Warning settings
Driver Attention Warning
(Kia Niro EV only)
A: Driver Assistance
- DAW (Driver Attention Warning)
- Swaying warning
With the vehicle on, select Settings ? Driver Assistance ? DAW (Driver Attention Warning) on the instrument cluster or Settings ? Vehicle ? Driver assistance ? DAW (Driver Attention Warning) on the infotainment system.
- If Swaying warning is selected, Driver Attention Warning will recommend taking a break when the level falls below a certain level.
(Kia Niro Hybrid only)
- Driver Attention Warning
- Inattentive Driving Warning
With the vehicle on, select Settings ? Driver Assistance ? DAW (Driver Attention Warning) on the instrument cluster or Settings ? Vehicle ? Driver assistance ? DAW (Driver Attention Warning) on the infotainment system.
- If Swaying warning is selected, Driver Attention Warning will recommend taking a break when the level falls below a certain level.
NOTICE
Whenever the engine is turned on, Inattentive Driving Warning will always turn on.
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
(Kia Niro Hybrid only)
(Kia Niro EV only)
A: Driver Assistance
- Driver Attention Warning
- Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
- If Leading Vehicle Departure Alert is selected, the function will inform the driver when a detected vehicle in front departs from a stop.
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Driver Attention Warning operation
Basic function
The basic function of Driver Attention
Warning is to warn the driver 'Consider
taking a break'.
Taking a break
A: Consider taking a break
Warning message will appear on the
cluster and an audible warning will
sound
Driver Attention Warning malfunction and limitations
Driver Attention Warning malfunction
A: Check Driver Attention Warning
(DAW) system
When Driver Attention Warning is not
working properly, the warning message
will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and the
master ( ) warning light
Cruise Control (CC)
Cruise indicator
Set speed
Cruise Control will allow you to drive at
speeds above 30 km/h (20 mph) without
depressing the accelerator pedal.
Cruise Control operation
Setting speed
Accelerate to the desired speed,
which must be m
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Warning and indicator lights (Kia NIRO Hybrid)
Once you set the vehicle to the ON position, the symbols shown below will
light up. If these symbols remain on or malfunction, we
recommend having the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
6 seconds
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Driver Attention Warning operation
Basic function
The basic function of Driver Attention
Warning is to warn the driver 'Consider
taking a break'.
Taking a break
A: Consider taking a break
Warning message will appear on the
cluster and an audible warning will
sound
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