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5-5. Using the driving support systems
■ Lane departure alert function
When the system determines that
the vehicle might depart from its
lane or course
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, a warning is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play, and either a warning buzzer
will sound or the steering wheel will
vibrate to alert the driver.
When the warning buzzer sounds or
● The vehicle is driven in an area
without white (yellow) lines, such as
in front of a tollgate or checkpoint,
or at an intersection, etc.
● The white (yellow) lines are
cracked, “Raised pavement
marker” or stones are present.
● The white (yellow) lines cannot be
seen or are difficult to see due to
sand, etc.
● The vehicle is driven on a road sur-
face that is wet due to rain, pud-
dles, etc.
● The traffic lines are yellow (which
may be more difficult to recognize
than lines that are white).
● The white (yellow) lines cross over
a curb, etc.
● The vehicle is driven on a bright
surface, such as concrete.
● If the edge of the road is not clear
or straight.
● The vehicle is driven on a surface
that is bright due to reflected light,
etc.
● The vehicle is driven in an area
where the brightness changes sud-
denly, such as at the entrances and
exits of tunnels, etc.
● Light from the headlights of an
oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc.
enters the camera.
● The vehicle is driven on a slope.
● The vehicle is driven on a road
which tilts left or right, or a winding
road.
● The vehicle is driven on an
unpaved or rough road.
● The traffic lane is excessively nar-
row or wide.
● The vehicle is extremely tilted due
to carrying heavy luggage or having
improper tire pressure.
● The distance to the preceding vehi-
cle is extremely short.
● The vehicle is moving up and down
a large amount due to road condi-
tions during driving (poor roads or
road seams).
● When driving in a tunnel or at night
with the headlights off or when a
headlight is dim due to its lens
being dirty or it being misaligned.
● The vehicle is struck by a cross-
wind.
● The vehicle is affected by wind from
a vehicle driven in a nearby lane.
● The vehicle has just changed lanes
or crossed an intersection.
● Tires which differ by structure, man-
ufacturer, brand or tread pattern are
used.
● When tires of a size other than
specified are installed.
● Snow tires, etc. are equipped.
● The vehicle is being driven at
extremely high speeds.
Functions included in LTA
system
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