4.2.2.9. Hands OFF warning light (where fitted)

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

Vehicles fitted with ProPILOT Assist: 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 light illuminates. If the driver does not operate the steering wheel after the warning light has been illuminated, and audible alert sounds and the warning flashes in the vehicle information display, followed by a quick brake application to request the driver to take control of the vehicle again. If the driver remains unresponsive, the vehicle will automatically turn on the hazard lights and slow to a complete stop. (See

Vehicles fitted with ICC and Steering Assist (MT): 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 light illuminates. If the driver does not operate the steering wheel after the warning light has been illuminated, and audible alert sounds and the warning flashes in the vehicle information display. If the driver remains unresponsive, the Steering Assist system is switched off. (See