Safety Notes on Lane Departure Warning
Warning: The LDW system is intended only as an aid for a conscientious and alert driver. Do not rely solely on the system to safely operate the vehicle.
The system may not indicate lane departures under certain conditions. Read the information in this manual to understand the circumstances under which this system may not provide adequate lane departure warnings.
The system does not provide warnings for all possible hazards. LDW is not a substitute for safe driving procedures and cannot prevent an accident if the driver is impaired or not driving safely.
Failure to use the system properly could result in personal injury and/or death and severe property damage.
The system may be impaired or may not operate in the following situations:
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There is low visibility due to insufficient road illumination, or due to snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, smoke, or other circumstances that limit visibility.
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There is glare due to oncoming traffic, direct sunlight, or reflections from wet road surfaces.
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The windshield around the camera is dirty, misted up, damaged, or covered by a sticker.
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No lane markings or several varied lane markings are present, such as in a construction zone.
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The lane markings are worn, dark, or covered such as by sand, dirt, or snow.
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The distance from the vehicle in front is too small and prevents the lane markings from being detected.
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The lane markings change rapidly, such as when lanes merge, branch off, or cross.
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Lanes are very narrow or winding.
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Shade conditions on the road surface vary widely.
The driver must adapt their driving style to current conditions. LDW cannot take the road and weather conditions into account, nor the prevailing traffic situation. The driver is responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, braking in good time, and remaining in the lane.