Steering Steering Assist display and indicators (manual transmission vehicles)

When the Steering Assist is in operation, the Steering Assist status indicator (1) and the lane marker indicator (2) on the Vehicle Information Display turn green.

When the Steering Assist enters standby mode, the Steering Assist status indicator (1) and the lane marker indicator (2) on the Vehicle Information Display turn grey. If Steering Assist has been deactivated automatically as the conditions for activation are no longer met, a double chime will sound.

When a curve or strong cross wind exceeds the capabilities of the Steering Assist and your vehicle approaches either the left or the right side of the travelling lane, the steering wheel vibrates, a warning chime sounds and the ILI indicator light (yellow) on the instrument panel flashes to alert the driver. Then, the ILI system automatically applies the brakes for a short period of time to help assist the driver to return the vehicle to the centre of the travelling lane. This action is in addition to any Steering Assist actions. For additional information, refer to

When the Steering Assist is activated, it monitors the driver's steering wheel operation.

If the steering wheel is not operated or the driver takes his/her hands off the steering wheel for a period of time, the warning (1) appears in the Vehicle Information Display.

If the driver does not operate the steering wheel after the warning has been displayed, an audible alert sounds and the warning flashes in the Vehicle Information Display, followed by the Steering Assist system cancelling.

Steering Assist is not a system for hands-free driving. Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and drive your vehicle safely. Failure to do so could cause a collision resulting in serious personal injury or death.

If the driver softly touches (instead of firmly grips) the steering wheel, Steering Assist may not detect the steering wheel operation and the warning may be displayed. When the driver holds and operates the steering wheel again, the warning turns off and the Steering Assist resumes automatically.

Use the following methods to enable or disable the Steering Assist.

Drive Assist switch on steering wheel

Press the Drive Assist switch. This will turn ICC and Steering Assist on in standby mode and Steering Assist icons will appear in grey. Note that Steering Assist may already be switched on, depending on the settings in the [Settings] menu. These settings are retained if the engine is restarted.

Then press <SET> on the right-hand steering wheel switch to set cruise control speed. When the system detects clear lane markings the Steering Assist icons will turn green and the Steering Assist system will become active.

The Steering Assist icon will remain grey if the vehicle is driven at speeds under 60 km/h (37 MPH) and no vehicle ahead is detected.

Steering Assist switch

To turn the Steering Assist ON or OFF, push the Steering Assist switch on the instrument panel.

Setting in the Vehicle Information Display