Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Ford offers four models for fatigue Warner

The new Focus is the last month introduced fatigue Warner offered by Ford for three other models. If desired, it is also for Mondeo, S-Max and Galaxy are available. The fatigue Warner based on a camera (optical sensor) that is installed in the amount of the mirror (windshield). It detects the distance from the vehicle lane markings usually present, but also works with only a one-lane markings.

The system calculated from the readings ahead, in what position should be in the vehicle are about. In case of repeated significant deviations of the driver is alerted visually and audibly. The fatigue Warner has been programmed to allow lane changes and overtaking are detected directly without triggering a warning process.

It can be on the menu at any time on or off, on request, the driver can leave his current level of attention in the multi-function display's the instrument panel. Its concentration falls below a threshold, which suggests increasing fatigue, the system displays a first for about ten seconds a yellow highlighted note: "Warning - Driver tired - recommended rest.

Should the driver ignore this warning and continue to show a first inattentive driving, will appear a second, red-backed note: "Warning - Driver tired - please stop!". In this case the warning is made longer and the driver should stop and take a rest or take a driver change to reset the hint.

Both warnings are supported by an acoustic signal. (Ampnet / jri)

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