Introduction
The Driver Alert System is designed to help a driver who may be becoming fatigued or who is inadvertently leaving the lane.
The Driver Alert System consists of two different functions that can be switched on together or separately.
• Driver Alert Control (DAC)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW), see
page 183
When one or both of the functions has been switched on, it is in standby mode and is activated when the vehicle exceeds a speed of 40 mph (65 km/h).
The function deactivates if the vehicle's speed goes under 37 mph (60 km/h).
Both functions use a camera that is dependent on the road/lane being clearly marked by painted lines on each side.
WARNING
The Driver Alert System does not function in
all situations and is designed to be a supplementary
aid. It is not, however, intended
to replace the driver’s attention and judgement.
See also:
Putting ACC in standby mode
Before ACC can be used to regulate speed and/or the distance to a vehicle ahead,
it must first be put in standby mode.
To do so:
Press .
The symbol appears in the display
and parentheses (---) ...
Activating/deactivating warning signals
The collision warning system’s visual signals are activated automatically when
the engine is started if the collision warning system is switched on.
The audible warning signal can be activated/ dea ...
Safety
Antilock brakes, traction control, side-impact airbags for the front seats
and side curtain-type airbags are standard. A Whiplash Protection Seating System
moves the front seatbacks rearward in a ...