ALA Safety Information
Warning: The optional active lane assist (ALA) system is intended only as an aid for a conscientious and alert driver. Do not rely on the system to safely operate the vehicle.
The driver is responsible for keeping their hands on the wheel 100 percent of the time when ALA is active. ALA is intended only as an aid.
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 warn of all possible hazards.
ALA cannot substitute for safe driving procedures.
Failure to drive safely and use the system properly could result in personal injury and/or death and severe property damage.
ALA cannot always clearly identify lane markings. In such cases, ALA may go into passive mode.
ALA may go into passive mode under the following conditions:
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There is low visibility, due to insufficient road illumination or due to snow, rain, fog, or heavy spray.
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There is glare from oncoming traffic, the sun, or reflection from other vehicles when the road surface is wet.
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The windshield is dirty, misted up, damaged, or covered in the vicinity of the camera.
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There are unclear lane markings present, such as a construction area.
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The lane markings are worn away, dark, or covered by dirt, sand, water, or snow.
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The distance to the vehicle in front is too small and the lane markings cannot be detected.
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The lane markings change quickly—for example lanes branch off, cross one another or merge.
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The road is narrow and winding.
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There are variable shade conditions on the road surface.
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An attachment (such as a snow plow) restricts the camera's view of the lane markings.
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There has been a significant change in load with the ignition switched on. Start the engine again after a significant change in load to have ALA be available without restrictions.
ALA cannot take the road and weather conditions into account, nor the current 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.
Keep the windshield clean and unobstructed in the area of the camera.