Driver Alert; Principle Of Operation; Using Driver Alert - Ford FOCUS Owner's Manual

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
At all times you are responsible for
controlling the vehicle, supervising
the system and intervening if
required.
If the sensor becomes blocked the
system may not function.
Take regular rest breaks as required
and do not wait for the system to
warn you if you feel tired.
Take rest breaks only where it is safe
to do so.
Certain driving styles and behavior
may result in the system issuing a
warning even if you are not feeling
tired.
CAUTIONS
In cold and severe weather conditions
the system may not function. Rain,
snow, spray and large contrasts in
lighting can all influence the sensor.
The system will not operate if the
sensor cannot track the road lane
markings.
The system may not operate in areas
during roadworks construction.
The system may not operate on roads
with sharp bends or narrow lanes.
Do not carry out windshield repairs in
the immediate area surrounding the
sensor.
If your vehicle is fitted with a
suspension kit not approved by us, the
system may not function correctly.
Focus (CB8) Vehicles Built From: 03-03-2014, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, CG3568en enGBR, Edition date: 03/2014, None

Driver Alert

Note: Keep the windshield free from
obstructions such as bird droppings, insects
and snow or ice.
Note: The system is intended as a driver aid
when driving on fast main roads and
highways.
Note: The system calculates an alertness
level at vehicle speeds above approximately
65 km/h (40 mph).
The system automatically monitors your
driving behavior using various inputs
including the front camera sensor.
If the system detects that you are
becoming drowsy or there is a deterioration
in your driving, the system will alert you.

USING DRIVER ALERT

Switching the system on and off
Note: The system status will remain
unchanged during ignition cycles.
Activate the system using the information
display. See Information Displays (page
79).
Once activated the system will calculate
your alertness level based upon your
driving behavior in relation to the lane
markings, and other factors.
System warnings
Note: The system will not issue warnings
below approximately 65 km/h (40 mph).
The warning system is in two stages. At
first the system issues a temporary warning
that a rest should be taken. This message
will only appear for a short time. If a rest is
not then taken a further warning may be
issued which will remain in the information
display until canceled. See Information
Messages (page 86).
Press OK on the steering wheel control to
remove the warning.
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