Driver Alert
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention.
At all times you are responsible for controlling the vehicle, supervising the system and intervening if required.
If the sensor becomes blocked the system may not function.
Take regular rest breaks as required and do not wait for the system to warn you if you feel tired.
Take rest breaks only where it is safe to do so.
tired.
Certain driving styles and behavior may result in the system issuing a warning even if you are not feeling
CAUTIONS
In cold and severe weather conditions the system may not function. Rain, snow, spray and large contrasts in lighting can all influence the sensor.
The system will not operate if the sensor cannot track the road lane markings.
The system may not operate in areas during roadworks construction.
The system may not operate on roads with sharp bends or narrow lanes.
Do not carry out windshield repairs in the immediate area surrounding the sensor.
If your vehicle is fitted with a suspension kit not approved by us, the system may not function correctly.
Note: Keep the windshield free from obstructions such as bird droppings, insects and snow or ice.
Note: The system is intended as a driver aid when driving on fast main roads and highways.
Note: The system calculates an alertness level at vehicle speeds above approximately
65 km/h (40 mph).
The system automatically monitors your driving behavior using various inputs including the front camera sensor.
If the system detects that you are becoming drowsy or there is a deterioration in your driving, the system will alert you.
USING DRIVER ALERT
Switching the system on and off
Note: The system status will remain unchanged during ignition cycles.
Activate the system using the information
display. See Information Displays (page
89).
Once activated the system will calculate your alertness level based upon your driving behavior in relation to the lane markings, and other factors.
System warnings
Note: The system will not issue warnings below approximately 65 km/h (40 mph).
The warning system is in two stages. At first the system issues a temporary warning that a rest should be taken. This message will only appear for a short time. If a rest is not then taken a further warning may be issued which will remain in the information
display until canceled. See Information
Messages (page 102).
Press OK on the steering wheel control to remove the warning.
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Driver Alert
System display
When active the system will run 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 89).
The alertness level is shown by six steps as a colored bar.
Resetting the system
You can reset the system by either:
• Switching the ignition off and on.
• Stopping the vehicle and then opening and closing the driver's door.
Alertness level is fine, no rest required.
Alertness level is critical, indicating that a rest should be taken as soon as safely possible.
The status bar will travel 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.
• Green - No rest required.
• Yellow - First (temporary) warning.
• Red - Second warning.
Note: The alertness level will be shown in grey if the camera sensor cannot track the road lane markings or if the vehicle speed drops below approximately 65 km/h (40 mph).
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