Hyundai Kona: Driver attention warning (DAW) system / System setting and activation

System setting

• The Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system is set to be in the OFF position, when your vehicle is first delivered to you from the factory.
• To turn ON the Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system, turn on the engine, and then select "User Settings Driver Assistance Driver Attention Warning High Sensitivity/Normal Sensitivity" on the LCD display.
• The driver can select the Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system mode.
  - Off : The Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system is deactivated.
  - Normal Sensitivity : The Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving practices.
  - High Sensitivity : The Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving practices faster than Normal mode.
• The set-up of the Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system will be maintained, as selected, when the engine is re-started.

Display of the driver's attention level

• The driver can monitor their driving conditions on the LCD display. The DAW screen will appear when you select the ASSIST mode tab ( ) on the LCD display if the system is activated. (For more details, refer to "LCD Display Modes" in chapter 3.)
• 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.
• The level increases when the driver attentively drives for a certain period of time.
• When the driver turns on the system while driving, it displays 'Last Break time' and level.

Take a break

• The "Consider taking a break" message appears on the LCD display and a warning sounds in order to suggest the driver to take a break, when the driver’s attention level is below 1.
• The Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system does not suggest the driver to take a break, when the total driving time is shorter than 10 minutes.