Using Driver Alert - Ford TRANSIT CUSTOM Owner's Manual

The system is designed to alert you if it
detects that you are becoming drowsy or
if your driving deteriorates.

Using Driver Alert

Switching the System On and Off
Note: The system will remain on or off
depending on how it was last set.
Turn the system on using the information
display. See Information Displays (page
53).
The system will calculate your alertness
level based upon your driving behaviour in
relation to the lane markings and other
factors.
System Warnings
Note: The system will not issue warnings
below approximately 40 mph (65 km/h).
The warning system has two stages:
1. A temporary warning is issued to advise
you to take a rest. This message only
appears for a short time.
2. If you do not rest the system will issue
a further warning. This will remain in
the information display until you cancel
it. See Information Messages (page
56).
Press OK on the steering wheel control to
remove the warning.
System Display
When active the system will run
automatically in the background and only
issue warnings if required. You can view
the status at any time using the
information display. See General
Information (page 53).
The alertness level is shown by six steps
as a coloured bar.
Driving Aids
Alertness level is fine, no rest required.
Alertness level is critical, indicating that
you should take a rest as soon as it is safe
to do so.
The status bar will travel from left to right
as the calculated alertness level
decreases. As the rest icon is approached
the colour turns from green to yellow and
then finally red when a rest break must be
taken.
• Green: No rest required.
• Yellow: First (temporary) warning.
• Red: Second warning.
Your alertness level will be shown in grey
if:
• the camera sensor cannot track the
road lane markings
• your vehicle speed drops below
approximately 40 mph (65 km/h).
Resetting the System
You can reset the system by:
• switching the ignition off and on
• stopping your vehicle and then opening
and closing the driver's door.
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