STARTING AND DRIVING
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Active system (hands removed from the
steering wheel for a long time)
If you do not placed your hands on
the steering wheel, a third screen will
appear in the instrument panel display
notifying that Highway Assist has been
deactivated. An acoustic warning will
sound also in this case.
If you do not put your hands back on
the steering wheel after an extended
period of time, a deactivation message
will appear on the instrument panel.
The steering wheel control will then be
deactivated.
The symbol
is red.
When Highway Assist is active,
LaneSense (where applicable) is
temporarily paused. When Highway
Assist is not active, LaneSense (where
applicable), if previously activated, is
still available. Refer to the "LaneSense”
chapter in this section for further
information.
WARNING In addition to the display
views, the Uconnect™ system can
activate the steering wheel vibration
if the vehicle crosses the centre line.
See the "Uconnect™" chapter in the
"Multimedia" section.
SYSTEM AVAILABILITY
External factors and conditions may
affect the proper operation of the
Highway Assist system.
The main ones are listed below:
narrow, winding and curvy streets;
poor visibility (due to heavy rain, snow,
fog, etc.);
front lights of incoming cars or direct
sunlight or shade;
damage or obstructions caused by
mud, ice, snow, etc.;
interference with other equipment that
causes electromagnetic waves;
if the indications given by the
navigation system (where provided)
of the Uconnect™ system are not yet
ready and/or if the navigation system is
recalculating the route.
SYSTEM LIMITEDOPERATION
The Highway Assist may have limited or
reduced functionality when one of the
following conditions occurs:
The main ones are listed below:
lane marking lines are not clear or in
conditions of poor visibility (e.g. in heavy
rain, snow, fog, etc.);
the camera is damaged, covered or
obstructed (e.g. by mud, ice, snow, etc.);
when driving in the hills or on roads
with narrow turns;
near motorway toll-gates;
when the motorway entrance or exit is
broader than a normal road;
if the camera is exposed to dazzling
light (e.g. reflection or direct sunlight).
WARNING
294) Many unpredictable situations may
arise that can affect the performance of
the Highway Assist system. The driver
must be prepared to react immediately
and take control of the car in place of the
Highway Assist system.
295) If the car approaches a bend that
is too tight with respect to the current
speed, the Highway Assist system turns
off. The driver must therefore be ready
to immediately regain control of the car
at any time. To avoid this situation it is
important that the car speed set does not
exceed the current road speed limit.
296) The Highway Assist system uses a
hands on steering wheel detection sensor:
the driver must keep his hands on the
steering wheel at all times. If the hands
are removed from the steering wheel for
a certain period of time, the system
disengages.
297) When using Highway Assist system,
hold the steering wheel and consider the
road conditions and surrounding traffic.
The driver must therefore be ready to
immediately regain control of the car
at any time. Failure to observe these
instructions can cause severe injuries with
even lethal consequences.
298) The Highway Assist system is an
aid for the driver, who must always pay
full attention while driving. Driving is
always the responsibility of the driver,
who must take into consideration the
traffic conditions to drive in complete
safety. The driver must always maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front.
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