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DRIVER’S ATTENTION

The driver must be cautious in the below situations may not work properly when recognition of the lane marker is poor or limited:

When lane and road condition is poor

  • It is difficult to distinguish the lane marker or road edge from road when the lane marker or road edge is covered with dust or sand.

  • It is difficult to distinguish the color of the lane marker from road.

  • There is something looks like a lane marker.

  • The lane marker or road edge is indistinct or damaged.

  • The number of lanes increases/ decreases or the lane lines are crossing (Driving through a toll plaza/toll gate, merged/divided lane).

  • There are more than two lane markers.

  • The lane marker is very thick or thin.

  • The lane marker or road edge is not visible due to snow, rain, stain, a puddle or other factors.

  • A shadow is on the lane marker or road edge because of a median strip, guardrail, noise barriers and others.

  • When the lane markers are complicated or a structure substitutes for the lines such as a construction area.

  • There are crosswalk signs or other symbols on the road.

  • The lane suddenly disappears such as at the intersection.

  • The lane marker or road edge in a tunnel is covered with dirt or oil and etc.

  • The lane is very wide or narrow.

When external condition is intervened

  • The brightness of outside changes suddenly when entering/existing a tunnel or passing under a bridge.

  • The headlamps are not on at night or in a tunnel, or light level is low.

  • There is a boundary structure in the roadway.

  • The light of street, sun, oncoming vehicle and so on reflects from the water on the road.

  • When light shines brightly in the reverse direction you drive.

  • Road surface is not even.

  • The distance from the vehicle ahead is very short or the vehicle ahead drives hiding the lane line or road edge.

  • You drive on a steep grade or a sharp curve.

  • The vehicle vibrates heavily.

  • The temperature near inside mirror is very high due to direct sun light and etc.

When front visibility is poor

  • The lens or windshield is covered by strange materials.

  • The sensor cannot detect the lane because of fog, heavy rain or snow.

  • The windshield is fogged by humid air in the vehicle.

  • Putting something on the crash pad and etc.

WARNING

Lane Keeping Assist is a function to help prevent the driver from leaving the lane. However, the driver should not solely rely on the function but always take the necessary actions for safe driving practices.