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Handling Precaution
 
 
PRECAUTIONS FOR FRONT CAMERA UNIT
Refer to Precautions for Lane Departure WarningHandling Precaution.
 
 
PRECAUTIONS FOR LDP
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use of the LDP system could result in serious injury or death.
  • The LDP system does not steer the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in the traveling lane, and be in control of the vehicle at all times.
  • The LDP system is primarily intended for use on well-developed freeways or highways. It may not detect the lane markers in certain road, weather, or driving conditions.
Listed below are the system limitations for the LDP system. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions for proper use of the LDP system could result in serious injury or death.
  • The LDP system may activate if the driver changes lanes without first activating the turn signal or, for example, if a construction zone directs traffic to cross an existing lane marker. If this occurs the driver may need to apply corrective steering to complete the lane change.
  • Because the LDP may not activate under the road, weather, and lane marker conditions described in this section, it may not activate every time the vehicle begins to leave its lane and the driver needs to apply corrective steering.
  • The LDP system does not operate at speeds below approximately 60 km/h (37 MPH) or if it cannot detect lane markers.
  • When the LDP system is operating, avoid excessive or sudden steering maneuvers. Otherwise, the driver could lose control of the vehicle.
  • Do not use the LDP system under the following conditions as it may not function properly:
    • During bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
    • When driving on slippery roads, such as on ice or snow.
    • When driving on winding or uneven roads.
    • When there is a lane closure due to road repairs.
    • When driving in a makeshift or temporary lane.
    • When driving on roads where the lane width is too narrow.
    • When driving without normal tire conditions (for example, tire wear, low tire pressure, installation of spare tire, tire chains, non-standard wheels).
    • When the vehicle is equipped with non-original brake parts or suspension parts.
    • When towing a trailer or other vehicle.
    • On roads where there are multiple parallel lane markers; lane markers that are faded or not painted clearly; yellow painted lane markers; nonstandard lane markers; or lane markers covered with water, dirt, snow, etc.
    • On roads where discontinued lane markers are still detectable.
    • On roads where there are sharp curves.
    • On roads where there are sharply contrasting objects, such as shadows, snow, water, wheel ruts, seams or lines remaining after road repairs. (The LDP system could detect these items as lane markers.)
    • On roads where the traveling lane merges or separates.
    • When the vehicle’s traveling direction does not align with the lane marker.
    • When traveling close to the vehicle ahead, which obstructs the lane camera unit detection range.
    • When rain, snow or dirt adheres to the windshield in front of the lane camera unit.
    • When the headlights are not bright due to dirt on the lens or if the aiming is not adjusted properly.
    • When strong light enters the lane camera unit. (For example, the light directly shines on the front of the vehicle at sunrise or sunset.)
    • When a sudden change in brightness occurs. (For example, when the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel or under a bridge.)