Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

Leading vehicle departure alert function warns the driver of the departure of the vehicle in front when the vehicle is stopped.

Leading Vehicle Departure Alert setting

With the engine ON, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert turns on and gets ready to be activated when the 'User Settings → Driver Assistance → Driver Attention Warning → Leading Vehicle Departure Alert' is selected on the cluster. The function stops operation when the setting is deactivated. However, if the engine is turned off then on again, the function maintains the previous state.

Operating conditions

After the vehicle in front departs, the message is displayed on the cluster with the alarm.

WARNING

Leading vehicle departure alert function is assist equipment for the driver, and the function may not sound the alarm even the vehicle in front departs.
Even though the function allows the driver recognize the departure of the vehicle in front, the driver should always be aware of the surroundings and operate the vehicle with the driver's own decisions.

CAUTION

Leading vehicle departure alert function uses the front view camera. To optimize the function of the front view camera, the driver should manage it carefully. For detailed information, please refer to the warning statements in More Details.
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert will not be in the ENABLED state when:
- There is a passenger or a bicycle in front of the vehicle.
- A vehicle moves into your lane from an adjacent lane.
- The vehicle in front departs suddenly or makes a U-turn.
- The vehicle stops on a speed bump or on a slope.
- The vehicle stops during turning right or driving on a curve.
- The traffic condition is complicate such as a lane drop section.
- The vehicle stops on the shoulder, rest area or parking lots.
- The function may not work around 15 seconds after starting the vehicle or the initialization or rebooting of the front view camera.
WARNING

Always check the front of the vehicle and road conditions before departure.

Limitation of Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

When the vehicle cuts in

If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle, Leading Departure Alert may not operate properly.
When the vehicle ahead sharply steers

If the vehicle in front makes a sharp turn, such as to turn left or right or make a U-turn, etc., Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.
When the vehicle ahead abruptly departures

If the vehicle in front abruptly departures, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.
When a pedestrian or bicycle is between you and the vehicle ahead

If there is a pedestrian(s) or bicycle(s) in between you and the vehicle in front, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.
When in a parking lot

If a vehicle parked in front drives away from you, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may alert you that the parked vehicle is driving away.
When driving at a tollgate or intersection, etc.

If you pass a tollgate or intersection with lots of vehicles or you drive where lanes are merged or divided frequently, Leading Vehicle Departure Alert may not operate properly.

CAUTION

For more details on the precautions of the front view camera, refer to More Details.