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OPERATION
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Lane Departure Warning System
icon on the Information display
Lane departure warnings are given audibly
and visually. The audible warning is issued
directionally either from the right or le
to indicate the direction from which the
vehicle leaves the lane inadvertently.
In order to increase the audibility of the
audible warning, the radio is muted and
the fans of the air conditioning system
are automatically switched o during the
warning.
Once the system provides a warning, the
vehicle shall return completely to the lane
so that a second warning may be given.
Switching the System On and O
Note: When the ignition is turned on, the
system shall be activated automatically
as long as there is no fault. To turn o the
system, press the o button. The system
shall be turned o and the warning lamp
on the instrument panel shall be lit solidly.
To turn the system on, press the Lane
Departure Warning System button again
and make sure that the warning light on
the instrument panel is turned o .
Note: The system is only designed to
provide warnings on inadvertent lane
departures.
The attention of the driver is determined
by evaluating a number of entries listed
below. If these inputs clearly indicate that
the driver is using the vehicle actively, the
system shall not provide a warning.
• Lane departure speed
• Use of brake pedal
• Activation of the turn signal on the side
that the vehicle comes out of the lane
• Activation of the hazard warning
fl ashers
Note: If the right/le turn signals are
active for longer than one minute, these
signals shall not prevent the system from
giving a warning.
Lane Departure Warning System on/o
button
Lane Departure Warning System warning
lamp
Note: When the camera's view is blocked,
the following message shall appear on the
instrument panel.
When the above message is displayed:
• If camera vision is blocked due to heavy
snow or rain, the shall be operated
at the proper speed or the automatic
wiper function shall be activated. If
the windshield is dirty, the windshield
washer shall be activated and the dirt
shall be removed.
Lane Departure Warning System