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DRIVER SUPPORT
Driver Alert Control
WARNING
The Driver Alert Control (DAC) function is
designed to help alert the driver to erratic
behavior, e.g. if the driver is distracted or
showing signs of fatigue.
Driver Alert Control must not be used to
extend a period of driving. The driver
should plan in breaks at regular intervals
and make sure they are well rested.
The objective of DAC is to detect slowly dete-
riorating driving behavior and is primarily
intended to be used on major roads. The func-
tion is not intended for use in city traffic.
WARNING
An alarm from Driver Alert Control should
be taken very seriously since a sleepy driver
is often not aware of their own condition.
DAC is activated when the vehicle's speed
exceeds 65 km/h (40 mph) and remains
active as long as speeds are above 60 km/h
(37 mph).
If the alarm sounds or you feel fatigued:
The vehicle is moving erratically in the lane.
Stop the vehicle safely as soon as pos-
sible and rest.
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If driving behavior becomes
considerably erratic, the
driver will be alerted by this
symbol in the instrument
panel, an audible signal and
the message Time for a
break.
Studies have shown that it is just as dan-
gerous to drive while tired as it is to drive
under the influence of alcohol or other
stimulants.
If the vehicle is equipped with Sensus
Navigation* and the Rest Stop Guidance
function is activated, suggestions will also be
provided for suitable places to take a break.
The warning will be repeated after a short time
if driving behavior does not improve.
DAC detects the vehicle's position in the traffic lane.
A camera monitors the traffic lane's marker
lines and compares the direction of the road
with the driver's movements of the steering
wheel.
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DRIVER SUPPORT
Activating or deactivating Driver
Alert Control
The Driver Alert Control (DAC) function can
Selecting guidance to a rest area if
the Driver Alert Control warning
has been given
In vehicles equipped with Sensus
Navigation*, the driver can activate a guide
that can automatically suggest a suitable rest
stop if the Driver Alert Control (DAC) warning
is given.
WARNING
The function is supplementary driver
support intended to facilitate driving
and help make it safer – it cannot han-
dle all situations in all traffic, weather
and road conditions.
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be activated or deactivated.
1.
Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Select My Car IntelliSafe Driver
Alert Control.
The driver is advised to read all sec-
tions in the Owner's Manual about this
function to learn of its limitations,
which the driver must be aware of
before using the function.
The Rest Stop Guidance function can be
switched on or off.
3.
Select/deselect Alertness Warning to
activate/deactivate the function.
1.
Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
Related information
Driver support functions are not a sub-
stitute for the driver's attention and
judgment. The driver is always respon-
sible for ensuring the vehicle is driven
in a safe manner, at the appropriate
speed, with an appropriate distance to
other vehicles, and in accordance with
current traffic rules and regulations.
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2. Select My Car IntelliSafe Driver
Alert Control.
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3.
Select/deselect Rest Stop Guidance to
activate/deactivate the function.
Related information
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Related information
Driver support systems (p. 270)
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DRIVER SUPPORT
Driver Alert Control limitations
Driver Alert Control (DAC) functionality may
be reduced in certain situations.
In certain situations, the system may provide a
warning even if it has not detected a change in
driving behavior, e.g.:
Lane Keeping Aid
Lane Keeping Aid (LKA89) is designed to
actively steer the vehicle on freeways, high-
ways and other major roads to help the driver
reduce the risk of the vehicle unintentionally
veering out of the lane.
Lake Keeping Aid steers the vehicle back into
the lane and/or alerts the driver using vibra-
tions in the steering wheel.
in strong crosswinds
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on grooved road surfaces.
Lane Keeping Aid is active at speeds between
65–200 km/h (40–125 mph) on roads with
clearly visible traffic lane marker lines.
WARNING
In certain cases, driving behavior might not
be affected despite the driver's fatigue –
when using the Pilot Assist* function –
resulting in the driver not getting a warning
from DAC.
A camera monitors the road/traffic lane's marker
lines.
On narrow roads, the function may be unavail-
able and go into standby mode. The function
will become available again when the road
becomes sufficiently wide.
It is therefore very important to always
stop and take a break at the slightest sign
of fatigue, regardless of whether the func-
tion has issued a warning or not.
The function uses the vehicle's camera and
radar sensor, which has certain general
limitations.
Lane Keeping Aid steers the vehicle back into its
lane.
Related information
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Camera/radar sensor limitations (p. 311)
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Lane Keeping Aid
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