Kia Soul: DRIVER ATTENTION WARNING (DAW) SYSTEM / System setting and activation
System setting
- Driver Attention Warning system is set to be in the normal sensitivity,
when your vehicle is first delivered to you from the factory.
- To turn ON Driver Attention Warning system, turn on the vehicle, and then
select 'User Settings Driver Assistance Driver Attention Warning High sensitivity/
Normal sensitivity' on the LCD display.
- The driver can select Driver Attention Warning system mode.
- Off : The Driver Attention Warning system is deactivated.
- Normal sensitivity : Driver Attention Warning system alerts the driver of
his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving practices.
- High sensitivity : Driver Attention Warning system alerts the driver of his/her
fatigue level or inattentive driving practices faster than Normal mode.
- The set-up of Driver Attention Warning system will be maintained, as selected,
when the vehicle is re-started.
Display of the driver's attention level

- The driver can monitor their driving conditions on the LCD display.
- Select 'User Settings Mode' and then 'Driver assistance' on the LCD display.
(For more information, refer to “LCD Display” on page 4-51.)
- The driver's attention level is displayed on the scale of 1 to 5. The
lower the number is, 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 attentively drives for a certain
period of time.
- When the driver turns on the system while driving, it displays ‘Last Break
time’ and level reflected that.
Take a break

- The "Consider taking a break" message appears on the LCD display and a
warning sounds in order to suggest the driver to take a break, when the driver's
attention level is below 1.
- Driver Attention Warning system does not suggest the driver to take a
break, when the total driving time is shorter than 10 minutes.
Driver Attention Warning (DAW), system is to warn the driver with any hazardous driving situations upon detecting the driver's fatigue level or inattentive driving practices. ...
Resetting the system The last break time is set to 00:00 and the driver's attention level is set to 5 (very attentive) when the driver resets Driver Attention Warning system. Driver Attention Warning ...
Other information:
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off. 2. Open the fuse panel cover. 3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out. Use the removal tool provided in the main fuse box in the engine compartment. 4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown. Spare fuses are provided in the instrument ...
1. Remove the lamp assembly by using a flat-blade screwdriver. 2. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly. 3. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out. 4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it ...