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7-21 . Driver Monitoring System ( if equipped )
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Driver Monitoring System is introduced as DriverFocus in some countries .
The Driver Monitoring System monitors possible cases when the driver is not paying attention to the forward direction , and also recognizes individual users .
This system warns the driver of inattentive / drowsy driving , and can support safe and comfortable driving by automatically retrieving the following settings .
– Driver ’ s position – Climate control setting – Meter setting – Multi-function display setting
When a user is registered , various settings are automatically retrieved when the user enters the vehicle .
The interior temperature setting can also be changed using gesture control . Refer to “ Gesture control ” FP391 .
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CAUTION
. Always use the utmost care in driving
– Overconfidence because you are driving a vehicle with the Driver Monitoring System could easily lead to a serious accident .
. This system cannot detect if the driver is feeling drowsy or is concentrating on safe driving .
. It cannot judge if the driver is awake or asleep , if their driving abilities have diminished , or if they are concentrating on safe
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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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