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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 from road when the lane marker 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 is indistinct or damaged.

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

    • There are more than two lane markers.

    • The lane marker is very thick or thin.

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

    • A shadow is on the lane marker 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 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/exiting 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 evenness.

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

    • 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

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