Kia EV6: Driver assistance system / Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual / Driver assistance system / Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

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Driver Attention Warning function

The Kia EV6 Driver Attention Warning function monitors driving patterns, steering behavior, lane position, and vehicle movement to help determine whether driver attention may be decreasing.

When the system determines that the driver’s attention level has dropped below a certain threshold, Driver Attention Warning may recommend taking a break to support safer driving.

This Kia EV6 feature is especially helpful during long-distance driving, highway travel, nighttime driving, and situations where fatigue may gradually affect concentration.

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert function

The Kia EV6 Leading Vehicle Departure Alert function informs the driver when the vehicle ahead, previously stopped in front, begins to move away.

This function can be useful in traffic queues, intersections, and stop-and-go driving situations where the driver may be momentarily distracted.

Detection sensor

Please refer to Detecting Sensor(s) for detailed information regarding the applicable Kia EV6 sensors and their locations.

The front view camera is used as a detecting sensor to help monitor driving patterns and recognize when the front vehicle departs while the Kia EV6 is being driven. Refer to the illustration above for the detailed sensor location.

CAUTION

Always keep the Kia EV6 front view camera area clean and in good condition to maintain optimal Driver Attention Warning performance.

For more information about Kia EV6 front view camera operation and limitations, refer to Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion).

Driver Attention Warning settings

With the Kia EV6 turned ON, select Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driver Attention Warning through the infotainment system menu to configure Driver Attention Warning functions.

Kia EV6 Driver Attention Warning and Leading Vehicle Departure Alert settings menu

Driver Assistance
Driver Attention Warning
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
Inattentive Driving Warning Alert

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert: The Kia EV6 Driver Attention Warning system can inform the driver when a detected vehicle ahead begins moving away from a stop.
Inattentive Driving Warning: Enables or disables the Kia EV6 Inattentive Driving Warning function.

The Kia EV6 Driver Attention Warning settings allow the driver to customize how attentiveness and departure alerts operate during everyday driving.

NOTE

The Inattentive Driving Warning settings menu may not appear in regions or vehicle specifications where the Kia EV6 Inattentive Driving Warning function is permanently activated by default.

Driver Attention Warning operation ➤

Driver Attention Warning malfunction and limitations ➤

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist malfunction and limitations

Driver Attention Warning operation

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