Kia Sportage: Forward Attention Warning malfunction and limitations

Forward Attention Warning malfunction

Check the in-cabin monitoring system.

If Forward Attention Warning detects a fault, a message appears on the Kia Sportage instrument cluster for several seconds. The Forward Attention Warning indicator () and Master Warning Light () also illuminate, and a single audible alert sounds. Have the system inspected by a qualified workshop. Kia recommends contacting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

Forward Attention Warning disabled

In-cabin monitoring system unavailable. Camera obscured.

If an object remains directly in front of the in-cabin camera or between the camera and the driver, Forward Attention Warning may not operate correctly. A warning message then appears on the instrument cluster for several seconds, the Forward Attention Warning indicator () and Master Warning Light () illuminate, and a single audible alert sounds.

Once the obstruction is removed and the camera can recognise the driver’s face, the function should operate normally. If Forward Attention Warning still does not work correctly, have the Kia Sportage inspected by a qualified workshop. Kia recommends contacting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

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Limitations of Forward Attention Warning

Forward Attention Warning system limited. Full face not visible.

If the camera cannot recognise the driver’s face, Forward Attention Warning may not operate correctly. A warning message appears on the instrument cluster for several seconds, the Forward Attention Warning indicator () and Master Warning Light () illuminate, and a single audible alert sounds.

This message does not necessarily mean the system is faulty. Forward Attention Warning should resume normal operation once the camera can recognise the driver’s face again.

Forward Attention Warning may not work correctly, or may respond unexpectedly, in any of the following situations:

• The driver is wearing sunglasses, special-purpose glasses, infrared-filtering glasses, refractive glasses or thick-lensed glasses.

• Heavy eye makeup, such as eyeliner, mascara, colour cosmetics or false eyelashes, or piercings around the eyes interfere with recognition.

• The driver’s hair, a hat or another item obstructs the camera’s view of the face.

• The driver winks or wears an eye patch over one eye.

• A mask, scarf or similar item partly covers the driver’s face.

• Light entering the vehicle blocks the camera’s view of the driver.

• Sunlight, other external light or the camera’s infrared light reflects off the driver’s glasses or sunglasses.

• The driver turns or lowers their head so that the camera cannot see the face or eyes.

• The driver shakes their head, or rough road conditions cause excessive vehicle vibration.

• The driver is sitting in a position that prevents the camera from detecting their face.

• The driver is outside the height range the camera can recognise.

• More than two people are looking at the instrument cluster at the same time from the driver’s seat.

• The driver’s eyes narrow because of laughter or sun glare.

• The camera mistakes a picture or mannequin similar in size to the driver’s face for the driver.

• Another device in the vehicle is using infrared light.

• The inside rearview mirror is tilted too far, placing the in-cabin camera’s field of view outside its detection range.

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