If the vehicle identifies signs of reduced driver focus, it will notify you with a sound and a message. If you ignore the message and continue to behave similarly, the warnings will escalate.
The vehicle analyses the your driving patterns, which can provide an indication of a lack of focus. One example of this is excessive lane drifting.
Important
Driver responsibility
Alerts about poor focus when driving are a supplement to safe driving practices. The driver is fully responsible for making sure they are able to stay alert and maintain focus when driving.
- Features that help with lane placement can sometimes compensate for maneuvering that would otherwise indicate a lack of driver focus. This makes it harder to identify signs of poor focus compared to unassisted driving.
- Conditions such as strong winds or uneven road surfaces can affect your driving in ways similar to being unfocused. This can potentially cause warnings despite having a fully focused driver behind the wheel.
Warning
The importance of a well-rested driver
Take any notifications about signs of driver tiredness seriously, as a tired driver is often unaware of their condition. If you feel tired or get an alert about it from the vehicle, stop as soon as possible in a suitable location for a rest. Always plan for regular breaks and start all trips with a well-rested driver.
Driving while tired is comparable to driving under the influence of alcohol.
Conditions and limitations
Driver alert is first activated when your driving speed exceeds 65 km/h (40 mph), but will remain active as long as you're driving at a speeds higher than 60 km/h (37 mph).
- Features that help with lane placement can sometimes compensate for maneuvering that would otherwise indicate a lack of driver focus. This makes it harder to identify signs of poor focus compared to unassisted driving.
- Conditions such as strong winds or uneven road surfaces can affect your driving in ways similar to being unfocused. This can potentially cause warnings despite having a fully focused driver behind the wheel.
- Driver alert relies on camera detection. This form of detection requires the camera view to be unobstructed and the conditions for visual detection to be present. Read the separate section about the conditions and limitations of your vehicle's cameras to understand how features relying on camera detection are affected.