Hyundai Sonata: Driver attention alert system (DAA) / System setting and activation

System setting

• The Driver Attention Alert system is set to be in the OFF position, when your vehicle is first delivered to you from the factory.
• To turn ON the Driver Attention Alert system, turn on the engine, and then select 'User Settings → Driving Assist → Driver Attention Alert → Normal/Early' on the LCD display.
• The Driver can select mode of the Driver Attention Alert System.
  - Off : The Driver Attention Alert system is deactivated.
  - Normal : The Driver Attention Alert system alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving practices.
  - Early : The Driver Attention Alert system alerts the driver of his/her fatigue level or inattentive driving practices faster than Normal mode.
• The set-up of the Driver Attention Alert system will be maintained, as selected, when the engine is restarted.

Prerequisite for activation

The Driver Attention Alert system is operable, when driving speed is between 40 mph (60 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h).

Driver's attention level

• The driver can monitor their driving conditions on the LCD display.
  - Select 'User Settings Mode' and then 'Driving Assist' on the LCD display. (For more information, refer to "LCD Display" in chapter 3.)
• 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.
• With the system on 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.
• The Driver Attention Alert system does not suggest the driver to take a break, when the total driving time is shorter than 10 minutes.
• The message appears on the LCD display and warning sounds even if you do not choose the Driver Attention Alert system.