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and alert. Adjust driving style to traffic condi-
tions.
Break recommendation
Function
After starting the trip, the system is trained to
the driver, so that decreasing alertness or fati-
gue can be detected.
This procedure takes, for example, the follow-
ing criteria into account:
▷
Personal driving style, for instance steering
behavior.
▷
Driving conditions, for instance time, length
of trip.
▷
Depending on the equipment: attention
of the driver through the Driver Attention
Camera.
The system is active starting at ap-
prox. 43 mph/70 km/h and can also display a
break recommendation.
Setting break recommendation
The break recommendation can be switched
on, off and adjusted via iDrive.
1.
Apps menu
2.
"Vehicle"
3.
"Driving settings"
4.
"Driver Assistance"
5.
"Safety and warnings"
6.
"Fatigue Alert"
7.
Select the desired setting.
Display
If the driver becomes less alert or fatigued,
a message is displayed in the control display
with the recommendation to take a break.
During the display, various settings can be se-
lected.
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Safety
The system is reset approx. 45 minutes after
parking the vehicle. A break recommendation
can only be displayed again after this time has
elapsed.
System limits
The Fatigue Alert system may be limited. If
the system is limited, either no warning may
be issued or an unwarranted warning may be
issued.
The break recommendation function may be
limited in the following situations:
▷
If the time is set incorrectly.
▷
At a predominantly driven speed below ap-
prox. 43 mph/70 km/h.
▷
With a sporty driving style such as during
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.
▷
In active driving situations such as when
changing lanes frequently.
▷
When the road condition is poor.
▷
In the event of strong side winds.
Driver Attention Camera
Principle
A camera in the instrument cluster monitors
the driver's activity and, depending on the
equipment, the driver's viewing direction.
General information
The assistance systems help drivers by ana-
lyzing whether they are paying attention, e.g.,
by evaluating their head position and eyes.
For full operability, make sure that the field of
view of the Driver Attention Camera is not ob-
structed.
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