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You intentionally exceed the set speed.

DRIVER ALERT

You unintentionally exceed the set

speed, for example when you are going

downhill. A tone also sounds.

WARNING: You are responsible for

controlling your vehicle at all times. The

system is designed to be an aid and does

not relieve you of your responsibility to

drive with due care and attention. Failure

to follow this instruction could result in

the loss of control of your vehicle,

personal injury or death.

Note: A tone sounds if you continue to

exceed the set speed.

Note: If the speed sign recognition system

detects a speed limit outside the

operational speed range, a tone sounds and

the system returns to standby mode.

Adjusting Intelligent Speed

WARNING: The system may not

Limiter Tolerance Settings

function if the sensor is blocked.

You can set a permanent speed tolerance

that is in addition to the detected speed

limit. See Settings (page 462).

WARNING: Take regular rest

breaks if you feel tired. Do not wait for

the system to warn you.

Switching From Intelligent Speed

WARNING: Certain driving styles

may result in the system warning you

even if you are not feeling tired.

Limiter to Speed Limiter

You can change between intelligent speed

limiter and normal speed limiter using the

information display. Intelligent speed

WARNING: In cold and severe

weather conditions the system may not

function. Rain, snow and spray can all

limit sensor performance.

limiter allows you to limit the vehicle speed

to the maximum speed limit detected by

the speed sign recognition system. Normal

speed limiter allows you to manually limit

the vehicle speed using controls on the

steering wheel. See Settings (page 462).

WARNING: The system will not

operate if the sensor cannot track the

road lane markings.

Note: If you switch intelligent speed limiter

off, the system defaults to manual speed

limiter. You can manually set the speed

limiter using the controls on the steering

wheel.

WARNING:Ifdamageoccursinthe

immediate area surrounding the sensor,

have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

WARNING: The system may not

correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted

with a suspension kit not approved by

us.

Note: If enabled in the menu, the system

activates at speeds above 64 km/h

(40 mph). When below the activation

speed, the information display informs the

driver that the system is unavailable.

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Note: Keep the windshield free from

The warning system has two stages. First,

the system issues a temporary warning

stating that you need to take a rest. This

message only appears for a short time. If

the system detects your driving alertness

reduces further, it may issue another

obstructions. For example, bird droppings,

insects and snow or ice.

Note: If the camera is blocked or if the

windshield is damaged, the system may not

function.

warning which remains in the information

display for a longer time. Press OK on the

steering wheel control to clear the warning.

System Display

When active, the system runs

automatically in the background and only

issues a warning when required. See

General Information (page 110).

Note: If you receive a warning you should

consider resting, even if the current

assessment is within the typical range.

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Note: If the camera sensor cannot track the

road lane markings or if your vehicle speed

drops below approximately 64 km/h

(40 mph), the alertness level changes to

grey for a short time and the information

display informs you that the system is

unavailable.

The system automatically monitors your

driving behavior using various inputs,

including the front camera sensor.

If the system detects that your driving

alertness reduces below a certain

threshold, the system alerts you using a

tone and a message in the information

display.

Resetting the System

You can reset the system by either:

Using Driver Alert

Switching the system on and off

You can switch the system on or off

through the information display. See

General Information (page 110). When

active, the system monitors your alertness

level based upon your driving behavior in

relation to the lane markings and other

factors.

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Switching the ignition off and on.

Stopping the vehicle and then opening

and closing the driver’s door.

LANE KEEPING SYSTEM

WARNING: You are responsible for

controlling your vehicle at all times. The

system is designed to be an aid and does

not relieve you of your responsibility to

drive with due care and attention. Failure

to follow this instruction could result in

the loss of control of your vehicle,

personal injury or death.

System Warnings

Note: The system does not issue warnings

below approximately 64 km/h (40 mph).

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The system may not correctly operate in

any of the following conditions:

WARNING: The system may not

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The system does not detect at least

one lane marking or the edge of the

road.

function if the sensor is blocked.

WARNING: 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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You switch the direction indicator on.

You apply direct steering, accelerate

fast or brake hard.

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The vehicle speed is less than 65 km/h

(40 mph).

WARNING: In cold and severe

weather conditions the system may not

function. Rain, snow and spray can all

limit sensor performance.

The anti-lock brake, stability control or

traction control system activates.

Narrow lane width.

WARNING: Large contrasts in

outside lighting can limit sensor

performance.

The system may not correct lane

positioning in any of the following

conditions:

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WARNING: The system will not

operate if the sensor cannot track the

road lane markings.

High winds.

Uneven road surfaces.

Heavy or uneven loads.

Incorrect tire pressure.

WARNING:Ifdamageoccursinthe

immediate area surrounding the sensor,

have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

Switching Lane Keeping System

On or Off

WARNING: The system may not

correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted

with a suspension kit not approved by

us.

The system is designed to alert you by

providing temporary steering assistance

or steering wheel vibration when it detects

an unintended lane departure. The system

detects and tracks the road lane markings

using a camera mounted behind the

interior mirror. The system only operates

when the vehicle speed is greater than

approximately 65 km/h (40 mph). You

can view the system status in the

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Press the button on the direction indicator

stalk.

information display.

Lane Keeping System Settings

The system has different settings that you

can view or adjust using the information

display.

Note: The system works when the camera

can detect at least one lane marking or the

edge of the road.

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