Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Camera-based driver support systems (KAFAS)
Depending on the options fitted, various camera-based systems are available. Technically, the system is implemented with a joint camera and a joint control unit, the KAFAS control unit. The functions of the camera-based driver support systems are:
- Lane departure warning
- High-beam assistant
- Road sign recognition Speed Limit Info)
- New: Collision warning
- New: Overtaking ban
If the customer exclusively orders the high-beam assistant (SA5AC), the system is implemented with its own camera and its own control unit in the inside mirror.
Depending on the options fitted, various camera-based systems are available. Technical implementation is realized with a camera in the mirror base and a control unit, the KAFAS control unit.
The display functions of the camera-based driver support systems are:
- Lane departure warning
- High-Beam Assistant (not permitted in Japan)
- Speed limit (Speed Limit Info)
- Collision warning
- Overtaking ban
- New: Urban traffic accident prevention
- New: Preventive pedestrian protection
- New: Traffic jam assistant, see dedicated functional description
The speed limit and overtake warning functions are only available with the Professional navigation system.
Example schematic diagram
| Item | Explanation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Overtaking ban display, road sign recognition |
| 2 | Display: collision warning |
| 3 | Speed limit display |
| 4 | Lane departure warning display |
| 5 | High-beam assistant display |
| 6 | Urban traffic accident prevention |
| 7 | Preventive pedestrian protection |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.