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driving .
. In some circumstances , the system may not be able to correctly detect the driver state .
NOTE
. The user recognition camera does not save images , audio , or video .
. The Driver Monitoring System may not operate correctly when sunlight is shining into the vehicle in the following ways . – Sunlight is shining directly ( or through glass ) onto the user recognition camera .
– There are shadows on the driver ’ s face caused by sunlight ( or any light with a strong infrared component ).
– There are large momentary fluctuations in the strength of the sunlight ( or any light with a strong infrared component ) shining on the face .
. Correct detection may not be possible when a device that includes an infrared light source ( such as a commercially available driver monitoring system ) is installed in the vehicle interior .
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. The Driver Monitoring System may not operate correctly at the following times when the driver is wearing glasses or sunglasses . – The sunglasses do not allow the easy passage of infrared light .
– The surrounding scenery is reflected strongly in the lenses of the glasses or sunglasses .
– The eyes are hidden by the frame of the glasses and the user recognition camera cannot detect the eyes .
– The light from an infrared light source ( LED ) is reflected in the lenses of the glasses or sunglasses .
– The driver is wearing an eyepatch .
– The driver is wearing a hat set deeply over the eyes .
. Depending on the type of mask , correct detection of inattentive / drowsy driving may not be possible .
. Correct user recognition is not possible if the eyes , nose , or mouth is covered with a mask , muffler , sunglasses , or other item .
. The Driver Monitoring System may not operate correctly when the eyebrows , eyes , nose , or mouth is hidden due to item that is between
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the face and the system .
. If a thick cover is attached to the steering wheel , then depending on the position set for the tilt / telescopic steering wheel , the cover may block the system ’ s view of the face , and the system and the Driver Monitoring System may not operate correctly .
. Do not attach any stickers to the user recognition camera or the infrared light source ( LED ). If the user recognition camera or infrared light source ( LED ) is covered by an obstruction , it will not be possible to correctly monitor the driver .
. If an accessory is hung from the inside mirror , correct detection may not be possible .
. Do not touch the user recognition camera or the infrared light source ( LED ) directly with your fingers . If there is dirt or a fingerprint on these parts , it will not be possible to correctly monitor the driver . If there is dirt or a fingerprint on these parts , either wipe them with a soft dry cloth , or wipe gently with a damp cloth after first firmly wringing the water out .
. If the surface of the user recognition camera or the infrared light source ( LED ) becomes scratched , correct
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