Safety Notes on Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Warning: The lane departure warning (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 warn of all possible hazards. The system cannot prevent an accident if the driver is impaired or not driving safely.
The LDW system is not a 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.
The system may be impaired or may not operate in the following situations:
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When there is low visibility due to insufficient road illumination, or due to snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, or other circumstances that limit visibility.
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When there is glare due to oncoming traffic, direct sunlight, or reflections from wet road surfaces.
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When the windshield in the area of the camera is dirty, misted up, damaged or covered by a sticker.
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When no lane markings or several varied lane markings are present, such as in a construction zone.
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When the lane markings are worn, dark, or covered, such as by sand, dirt, or snow.
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When the distance from the vehicle in front is too small and this prevents the lane markings from being detected.
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When the lane markings change rapidly, when lanes branch off, or when they cross or merge.
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When lanes are very narrow or winding.
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When shade conditions on the road surface change greatly.
The driver must adapt their driving style to current conditions. Lane departure warning (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.