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Driver Attention Warning (DAW) System

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The Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system displays the driver's fatigue level and inattentive driving behavior.

System Setting and Activation

System Settings

  • The Driver Attention Warning (DAW) is set to OFF when your vehicle is first delivered to you from the factory.
  • To activate the Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system, start the engine, then select "User Settings → Driver Assistance → DAW (Driver Attention Warning) → High Sensitivity/Normal Sensitivity" on the LCD display.
  • The driver can select the Driver Attention Warning (DAW) mode.
    - High Sensitivity: The DAW warns the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving sooner than in normal mode.
    - Normal Sensitivity: The DAW warns the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving.
    - Off: The Driver Attention Warning (DAW) is deactivated.
  • The Driver Attention Warning (DAW) setting will be maintained as selected when the engine is restarted.

Displaying the Driver Attention Level

Hyundai i30. Driver attention warning (DAW) system

■ System Off

Hyundai i30. Driver attention warning (DAW) system

■ Attentive Driving

Hyundai i30. Driver attention warning (DAW) system

■ Inattentive Driving

  • The driver can monitor their driving condition on the LCD display. The DAW screen will appear when you select the ASSIST mode tab (Hyundai i30. Driver attention warning (DAW) system) on the LCD display, if the system is activated. (For more information, refer to "LCD Display Modes" in chapter 3.)
  • The driver attention level is displayed on a scale from 1 to 5. The lower the number, the more inattentive the driver is.
  • The number decreases when the driver does not take a break for a certain period of time.
  • The number increases when the driver drives attentively for a certain period of time.
  • When the driver turns on the system while driving, the "Last Break Time" and level are displayed.

Take a Break

Hyundai i30. Driver attention warning (DAW) system
  • A "Consider taking a break" message appears on the LCD display and a warning sounds to suggest the driver take a break when the driver attention level is below 1.
  • The Driver Attention Warning (DAW) will not suggest the driver take a break when the total driving time is less than 10 minutes.

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