Kia Optima Hybrid 2020, Owner'S Manual, Page: 423 / 597

Driving your vehicle
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System malfunction
When the “Check Driver Attention
Warning (DAW) system” warning mes-
sage appears, the system is not work-
ing properly. In this case, take your
vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer
and have the system checked.
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NOTICE
It may suggest a break according to
the driver’s driving pattern or
habits even if the driver doesn’t feel
fatigued.
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NOTICE
The Driver Attention Warning sys-
tem utilizes the camera sensor on the
front windshield for its operation.
To keep the camera sensor in the
best condition, you should observe
the followings:
- Do not place any reflective objects
(i.e. white paper, mirror) over the
dashboard. Any light reflection
may prevent the Driver Attention
Warning (DAW) system from
functioning properly.
- Pay extreme caution to keep the
camera sensor out of water.
- Do not disassemble the camera
assembly, or apply any impact on
the camera assembly.
• Playing the vehicle audio system
at high volume may offset the
Driver Attention Warning system
warning sounds.
WARNING
• The Driver Attention Warning
system is not a substitute for
safe driving practices. It is the
responsibility of the driver to
always drive cautiously to
prevent unexpected and sud-
den situations from occur-
ring. Pay attention to the road
conditions at all times.
• The driver, who feels fatigued,
should take a break, even
though there is no break sug-
gestion by the Driver
Attention Warning system.
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