ment cluster display appears for about
5 seconds and may be repeated once. The
last displayed message is saved by the sys-
tem.
Function conditions
The driving behaviour can be evaluated on-
ly when the speed is above 60 km/h
(around 37 mph) up to approximately
200 km/h (around 125 mph).
WARNING
The intelligent technology of the Driver
Alert system cannot overcome the laws
of physics, and functions only within the
limits of the system. Do not let the extra
convenience
afforded
by the Driver Alert
system tempt you into taking any risks
when driving. During a long trip, plan regu-
lar and
sufficient
breaks.
·
The driver is responsible at all times for
their
fitness
to drive.
·
Never drive a vehicle when you are
tired.
·
The system cannot always detect the
driver’s level of alertness. Observe the
information in the section on function
limitations.
·
In certain situations, the system may
wrongly interpret intentional driving
manoeuvres as a lack of alertness from
the driver.
·
No urgent warning will be given in the
event of the phenomenon known as
microsleep!
·
Follow the information in the instru-
ment cluster display, and respond ac-
cording to the commands.
The Driver Alert system has been de-
veloped for use only when driving on
motorways and good main roads.
If there is a fault in the system, go to
a suitably
qualified
workshop and
have the system checked.
Limits of the Driver Alert system
Please refer to at the start of the
chapter on page 34.
Function limitations
The Driver Alert function has system-rela-
ted limits. The following conditions can
limit the function of the Driver Alert system,
or prevent it from working altogether:
— When travelling at speeds of less than
approximately 60 km/h (around
37 mph).
— When travelling at speeds of more than
approximately 200 km/h (around
125 mph).
— Roads with bends.
— Road works.
— Poor roads.
— Adverse weather conditions.
— Sporty driving style.
— Driving with trailers
→
page 272.
— The driver is distracted.
The Driver Alert system is reset in the fol-
lowing situations:
— The ignition is switched
off.
— The driver seat belt is unfastened and the
driver door is open.
— The vehicle has been stationary for lon-
ger than approximately 15 minutes.
The Driver Alert system is reset automati-
cally if you drive slowly at a speed less than
around 60 km/h (around 37 mph) for
a long period. If the speed is then increased,
the system evaluates the driving behaviour
again.
Using the Driver Alert system
Please refer to at the start of the
chapter on page 34.
Hiding a message
The message on instrument cluster display
can be deactivated as follows:
1. Press the
button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.
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