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.
Driver Alert Control (DAC)
The Driver Alert Control (DAC) function is designed to attract the driver's attention when it senses swerving driving behavior, for example if the driver is distracted or is on the verge of falling asleep.
The FSM reads the lane's painted road markings and compares the stretch of road with the driver's steering wheel movements. The driver is warned via an audible signal and a text message when the vehicle does not continuously follow the lane.
The audible warning and text message are generated via the Driver information module (DIM) (5/1). The Forward Sensing Module (FSM) (4/80) transmits a request via CAN to the Driver information module (DIM) which generates the audible warning and text message. The Forward Sensing Module (FSM) also transmits the request to the Infotainment control module (ICM) (3/281) to silence the stereo sound from the loudspeakers during the period that the audible warning is generated by the Driver information module (DIM).
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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.