Hands-off warning

If the driver takes their hands off the steering wheel for several seconds, the warning message will appear and an audible warning will sound in stages.

  • First stage: Warning message

    Warning message: Keep hands on steering wheel

  • Second stage: Warning message (red steering wheel) and audible warning

    Warning message: HDA (Highway Driving Assist) system. canceled

If the driver still does not have their hands on the steering wheel after the hands-off warning, the warning message will appear and Highway Driving Assist will be automatically canceled.

CAUTION

  • When 'Emergency Stop (ES)' is equipped, the emergency stop function will activate if you do not continue to hold the steering wheel.

  • For more information, refer to the Emergency Stop (ES) section in this chapter.

  • If the emergency stop is released after stopping due to an emergency stop, the vehicle must be restarted to operate Highway Driving Assist again.

  • If the in-cabin camera is equipped and the driver’s condition cannot be detected, operation of Highway Driving Assist is limited.