Driver Attention Warning Light

Dashboard Warning Lights Caution (amber)

Can you still drive? With care, short trips only

Who can fix it? You can fix it yourself

Typical repair time 15 minutes – 2 hours

Typical cost SAR 100 to 1,500

What it means

Shown as a coffee cup, usually amber with a message and a chime, this light means the system has detected signs of fatigue or distraction, such as erratic steering or sudden corrections, and on some cars a camera watching the driver's eyes. It is advice to take a break, not a fault in the car, and the detection method varies by make. It does not normally glow at key-on.

Symptoms4

A coffee cup appears with a message suggesting a break.
A chime after a long drive without stopping.
Repeated alerts while the driver feels sleepy or heavy-eyed.
A message that the system is unavailable, usually meaning a fault or a blocked camera.

Possible causes5

Real fatigue after a long drive or too little sleep (the main reason).
Driving for a long time without a stop, since some cars alert based on time.
Winding roads, strong crosswinds or rough surfaces causing many steering corrections that look like fatigue.
A driver monitoring camera blocked by sunglasses or a cover, on cars that have one.
Faulty steering angle sensor or camera (less common).

How to diagnose4

Ask yourself honestly whether you feel sleepy or have driven a long time without rest.
Check the owner's manual for how the system works on your car and whether its sensitivity can be adjusted.
If a system unavailable message appears, make sure the camera is not blocked and look for other driver-assist warnings.
At a workshop: read codes and test and calibrate the steering angle sensor and camera.

How to fix5

Stop in a safe place and rest for at least a quarter of an hour, and nap if you can.
Plan long trips with regular stops and share the driving if possible.
Remove anything blocking the driver monitoring camera.
Calibrate or replace the steering angle sensor if it is faulty.
Repair the camera or its wiring at a workshop, then confirm the unavailable message is gone.

Repair cost

0–500

500–2,000

2,000–5,000

5,000+

In Saudi riyals; the highlighted part is the expected range for this fault.

The alert itself needs no repair; the range covers a fault in the system, from a steering angle sensor calibration to a camera repair.

Prices are rough estimates for common cars at independent workshops and vary with the car and the source of the part.
Prices last updated: September 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can I ignore the alert if I do not feel sleepy?

Fatigue often sets in before you notice it, and the system sees changes in how you drive. Take at least a short break, especially on long highway trips.

Why does it appear on winding roads?

Many systems rely on steering movements, and winding roads or strong winds can look like a tired driving pattern.

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This guide is for information only and does not replace an inspection by a qualified technician. If the fault involves brakes, steering, engine temperature, electrics or refrigerant, do not attempt the repair yourself.

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