Interior Camera System Operation

The interior camera system works with the active drive assist system and observes the driver when the active drive assist system is in use.

The driver status monitor camera module (also referred to as the CMR) uses a driver status monitor camera and two infrared light emitting diodes (LEDs) to monitor the driver's eyes and head position to determine if the driver is alert or distracted.

When the module has determined the driver has not been attentive for a specific amount of time, the system alerts the driver to return attention to the road. Warning messages are displayed on the IPC message center and may include an audible warning chime.

After repeated warnings without driver response, the system applies brake pulses to alert the driver to respond. If the driver still does not respond, the system applies the brakes to slow the vehicle.

If the driver has not returned attention to the road and the active driver assist system has not reengaged, or if repeated inactivity is detected, the system remains off for the remainder of the ignition cycle.

The system may not work properly in direct sunlight, when camera and LED vision may be obscured by excessive glare.

The system may not work if the camera or infrared LEDs are obscured by any of the following;

• Aftermarket equipment
• Electronic devices
• Auxiliary power cords
• Dirt and debris

If a system fault is detected with the interior monitor system, active driver assist system or any other vehicle system that works in conjunction with the active driver assist system, the message ACTIVE DRIVE ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE is displayed on the IPC message center.

For more information on the Active Drive Assist and ACC system, Refer to: Cruise Control - System Operation and Component Description .

For more information on the lane keeping system, Refer to: Lane Keeping System - System Operation and Component Description .