3. An indicator next to [Lane Departure Warning]
indicates that the system is turned on.
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When driving without normal tyre condi-
tions (for example, tyre wear, low tyre pres-
sure, installation of spare tyre, tyre chains,
non-standard wheels).
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When rain, snow, dirt or object adheres to
the windscreen in front of the lane camera
unit.
NOTE
When the headlights are not bright due to
dirt on the lens or if the aiming is not ad-
justed properly.
If you turn the LDW system off using the [Settings]
menu, the system will remain turned off the next
time you start the vehicle's engine.
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When the vehicle is equipped with
non-original brake parts or suspension
parts.
When strong light enters the lane camera
unit. (For example, the light directly shines
on the front of the vehicle at sunrise or sun-
set.)
When you are towing a trailer or other ve-
hicle.
WARNING
Listed below are the system limitations for the
Lane Departure Warning system. Failure to oper-
ate the vehicle in accordance with these system
limitations could result in serious injury or death.
The system may not function properly under
the following conditions:
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When a sudden change in brightness oc-
curs. (For example, when the vehicle enters
or exits a tunnel or under a bridge.)
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On roads where there are multiple parallel
lane markers; lane markers that are faded
or not painted clearly; yellow painted lane
markers; non-standard lane markers; or
lane markers covered with water, dirt,
snow, etc.
The system will not operate at speeds below
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approximately 60 km/h (37 MPH) (for Europe)
or 70 km/h (45 MPH) (except Europe), or if it
cannot detect lane markers
LDW temporary disabled status
If the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight under high
temperature conditions (over approximately 40°C
(104°F)) and then started, the LDW system may be
deactivated automatically, the LDW indicator will
flash and the [Not available High Cabin Tempera-
ture] message will appear in the Vehicle Informa-
tion Display.
Excessive noise will interfere with the warning
chime sound, and the chime may not be heard.
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On roads where discontinued lane mark-
ers are still detectable.
Do not use the LDW system under the follow-
ing conditions as it may not function properly:
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On roads where there are sharp curves.
On roads where there are sharply contrast-
ing objects, such as shadows, snow, water,
wheel ruts, seams or lines remaining after
road repairs. (The LDW system could detect
these items as lane markers.)
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During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
When driving on slippery roads, such as on
ice or snow.
When the interior temperature is reduced, the LDW
system will resume operating automatically and the
LDW indicator will stop flashing.
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When driving on winding or uneven roads.
The LDW system is not designed to warn under the
following conditions:
When there is a lane closure due to road
repairs.
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On roads where the travelling lane merges
or separates.
When you operate the lane change signal and
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When driving in a makeshift or temporary
lane.
When the vehicle's travelling direction
does not align with the lane marker.
change travelling lanes in the direction of the
signal. (The LDW system will become operational
again approximately two seconds after the lane
change signal is turned off.)
When driving on roads where the lane
width is too narrow.
When travelling close to the vehicle in front
of you, which obstructs the lane camera
unit detection range.
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