Kia Carnival Reference Library

Kia Carnival: Driver assistance guide / Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

The Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system is a proactive safety feature integrated into your Kia Carnival. Its primary purpose is to enhance road safety by continuously monitoring your driving behavior and environmental conditions.

Inattentive Driving Warning function

The Driver Attention Warning system continuously monitors your driving patterns, such as steering inputs, vehicle positioning within the lane, and braking consistency. When the Kia Carnival detects that your attention level has dropped below a pre-established safety threshold—often due to fatigue or distraction—the system will actively recommend that you take a break to ensure continued safe operation of the vehicle.

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert function

In stop-and-go traffic, the Leading Vehicle Departure Alert function provides added convenience. This feature informs the driver via visual and audible alerts when the vehicle directly in front of your Kia Carnival departs from a stopped position, helping you stay alert at intersections or in congested traffic.

Detecting sensor

Front camera

Kia Carnival front-view camera location for Driver Attention Warning system

The high-definition front-view camera serves as the primary sensor for the Kia Carnival DAW system. It is utilized to analyze driving patterns and detect the departure of leading vehicles. Please refer to the image above for the precise location of this sensor on your Kia Carnival.

Kia Carnival caution icon for camera sensor maintenance CAUTION

  • To maintain optimal performance of the Driver Attention Warning system, always keep the windshield area in front of the camera clean and free from obstructions such as snow, ice, or dirt.

  • For more detailed information regarding the care and limitations of the front-view camera, please refer to the "More Details" section of your owner's manual.

Driver Attention Warning settings ➤

Driver Attention Warning operation ➤

Driver Attention Warning malfunction and limitations ➤