Kia Sportage: 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 and ( ) warning lights will appear on the cluster. If this occurs, have Driver Attention Warning 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 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.

NOTICE

For more details on the limitations of the front view camera, refer to "Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only) (if equipped)"

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