Kia Telluride: Forward Attention Warning (FAW): (if equipped) / Forward Attention Warning operation
Forward Attention Warning
Forward Attention Warning evaluates whether the driver is focused on the road by using information such as how long the driver looks away, how long the driver’s eyes remain closed, and similar attention-related conditions. If the system determines that the driver is not focused, an audible warning sounds for about 1 second, and the Forward attention warning light (
) appears on the cluster until the conditions for turning the warning off are met.
Operating conditions
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When the driver’s gaze is continuously not focused on the road for 3 seconds while driving above 12 mph (20 km/h)
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When the driver’s glances away from the road add up to 10 seconds or more within a 30-second period while the vehicle is traveling at 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher
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When the driver’s eyes remain closed for 2 seconds or more while driving above 6 mph (10 km/h)
Off conditions
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When the driver looks forward continuously for more than 1 second
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When the operating conditions are no longer met
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When the Kia Telluride is driven below the warning activation speed
Driver Drowsiness Attention Warning
Driver Drowsiness Attention Warning monitors the driver’s eyes while driving. If the driver’s eyes appear to remain closed or the driver frequently does not face forward, the system recommends taking a break to support safer driving.
An inattentive warning light () appears on the cluster, and an audible warning sounds until the conditions for turning the warning off are satisfied.
Operating conditions
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When the driver’s eyes are continuously closed or the driver frequently does not face forward while driving above 6 mph (10 km/h)
Off conditions
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When the driver’s gaze returns to the road ahead
WARNING
If another system warning message is displayed or another audible warning is sounding at the same time, the Forward Attention Warning message may not appear and the related warning sound may not be generated.
CAUTION
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Forward Attention Warning may alert the driver even when the driver is focused on the road, depending on driving style, posture, gaze movement, or driving pattern.
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Forward Attention Warning is a supplemental function and may not always determine accurately whether the driver is distracted while driving.
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The driver is always responsible for safe driving and must keep attention focused on the road.
TIP
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Forward Attention Warning does not transmit recorded video outside the vehicle or store video footage.
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The warning method for Forward Attention Warning cannot be changed.
Forward Attention Warning settings: (if equipped). Forward attention warning
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Forward Attention Warning malfunction and limitations
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