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Driving Aids
Note: The system assists you when driving
DRIVER ALERT
on fast main roads and freeways.
Principle of Operation
WARNINGS
Note: The system calculates an alertness
level at vehicle speeds above approximately
40 mph (65 km/h).
The system is designed to aid the
driver. It is not intended to replace
your attention and judgment. You are
still responsible to drive with due care and
attention.
The system automatically monitors your
driving behavior.
The system is designed to alert you if it
detects that you are becoming drowsy or
if your driving deteriorates.
At all times, you are responsible for
controlling your vehicle, supervising
the system and intervening, if
Using Driver Alert
Switching the System On and Off
Switch the system on using the information
display. See InformationDisplays (page
91).
required. Failure to take care may result in
the loss of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death.
The system may not function if the
sensor is blocked.
Note: The system remains on or off
Take regular rest breaks if you feel
tired. Do not wait for the system to
warn you.
Certain driving styles may result in
the system warning you even if you
are not feeling tired.
depending on how it was last set.
The system calculates your alertness level
based upon your driving behavior in relation
to the lane markings and other factors.
System Warnings
In cold and severe weather
conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can
all limit sensor performance.
Note: The system does not warn you if the
vehicle speed falls below approximately
40 mph (65 km/h).
The warning system has two stages:
The system will not operate if the
sensor cannot track the road lane
markings.
1. A temporary warning is issued to advise
you to take a rest. This message only
appears for a short time.
2. If you do not rest and the system
continues to detect that your driving
deteriorates, it issues a further warning.
This remains in the information display
until you cancel it. See Information
Messages (page 95).
If damage occurs in the immediate
area surrounding the sensor, have
your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
The system may not correctly
operate if your vehicle is fitted with
a suspension kit not approved by us.
Press OK on the steering wheel control to
remove the warning.
Note: Keep the windshield free from
obstructions for example bird droppings,
insects and snow or ice.
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Driving Aids
System Display
Resetting the System
When active the system runs automatically
in the background and only issue warnings
if required. You can view the status at any
time using the information display. See
General Information (page 91).
You can reset the system by:
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Switching the ignition off and on.
Stopping your vehicle and then opening
and closing the driver door.
The alertness level is shown by six steps
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM (If
as a colored bar.
Equipped)
WARNINGS
The system is designed to aid the
driver. It is not intended to replace
your attention and judgment. You are
still responsible to drive with due care and
attention.
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Alertness level is fine, no rest required.
Always drive with due care and
attention when using and operating
the controls and features on your
vehicle.
At all times, you are responsible for
controlling your vehicle, supervising
the system and intervening, if
required. Failure to take care may result in
the loss of control of your vehicle, serious
personal injury or death.
In cold and severe weather
conditions the system may not
function. Rain, snow and spray can
all limit sensor performance.
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Alertness level is critical, indicating that
you should take a rest as soon as it is safe
to do so.
The status bar travels from left to right as
the calculated alertness level decreases.
As the rest icon is approached, the color
turns from green to yellow and then finally
red when a rest break must be taken.
The system will not operate if the
sensor cannot track the road lane
markings.
The sensor may incorrectly track lane
markings as other structures or
objects. This can result in a false or
missed warning.
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Green: No rest required.
Yellow: First (temporary) warning.
Red: Second warning.
Your alertness level will be shown in gray
Large contrasts in outside lighting
if:
can limit sensor performance.
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The sensor cannot track the road lane
markings.
The system may not operate
properly if the sensor is blocked.
Keep the windshield free from
obstruction.
The vehicle speed falls below
approximately 40 mph (65 km/h).
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