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Lane departure warning

Introduction

Tip
You can retake control of the vehicle at any time by operating the steering wheel.
Using information from the camera 1, the function warns the driver if the vehicle crosses a line (continuous or broken) without having activated the direction indicator lights.
WARNING
This function is an additional driving aid. This function is not under any circumstances intended to replace the due care and attention of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle.
The lane departure warning function does not correct the vehicle's trajectory.

Location of the camera 1

Make sure the windscreen is not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, condensation etc.).

Activation/deactivation

WARNING
For safety reasons, carry out any adjustments while the vehicle is stationary.
Tip
Then, depending on the length of time following the last time the engine was stopped, the alerts are reactivated:
  • when the vehicle is unlocked;
or
  • when a door is opened;
or
  • when the engine is restarted.

Vehicles equipped with the "My Safety" button 2

The function's deactivation and activation settings can be configured from the "Custom" mode of the "My Safety" function MY SAFETY.
If the function's deactivation has previously been configured from the "Custom" mode:
  • to deactivate the function, press the button 2 twice. The warning light is displayed in white, the warning light is displayed in yellow or, depending on the vehicle, the warning light is displayed in yellow on the instrument panel.
  • to reactivate the function, press the button 2 once. The warning light or, depending on the vehicle, the warning light appears in grey on the instrument panel.

Vehicles fitted with a multimedia screen 3

To activate or deactivate the function, refer to the multimedia instructions.
Select ON or OFF.

Activating/deactivating the system from the trip computer 4

With the vehicle stationary, to deactivate/activate the alert:
  • press the switch 5 as many times as required to reach the "" tab or, depending on the vehicle, the "" tab;
or
  • press control 5 and repeatedly press control 6 or 7 to reach the  tab;
  • depending on the vehicle, press the switch 8OK;
  • repeatedly press control 6 or 7 to reach the menu, then press the switch 8OK;
  • repeatedly press control 6 or 7 to reach the "DRIVING AIDS" menu, then press the switch 8OK;
  • repeatedly press control 6 or 7 to reach the "Lane departure" menu, then press the switch 8OK;
  • press switch 8OK again to activate or deactivate the alert:
    • alert activated;
    • alert deactivated.
When the function is deactivated, the warning light is displayed in white, the warning light is displayed in yellow or, depending on the vehicle, the warning light is displayed in yellow on the instrument panel.

Operation

When the function is activated, depending on the vehicle, the warning light or, depending on the vehicle, the warning light and the left-hand and right-hand line indicators 9 appear in grey on the instrument panel.
The function is set to notify the driver if:
  • the vehicle speed is between approximately 40 mph (65 km/h) and 105 mph (170 km/h);
and
  • the warning light or, depending on the vehicle, the left-hand and right-hand line indicators 9 and the warning light appear in white on the instrument panel.
The function triggers an alert if the vehicle crosses a line without the direction indicators having been activated.
The function alerts the driver:
  • by emitting a beep;
  • the warning light flashes in white or, depending on the vehicle, the warning light and the indicator 9 on the side of the breached line appear in red on the instrument panel.

Settings

Vehicles fitted with a multimedia screen.

To access the function settings from the multimedia screen 3, refer to the multimedia instructions:
  • "Volume": adjust the volume of the alert;
  • "Alert": adjust the line detection sensitivity level. To do this, select:
    • "Late": line detected when breached;
    • "Standard": line detected when approached;
    • "Early": line detected when near.
Please refer to the multimedia instructions for more information.

Vehicles not fitted with a multimedia screen

With the vehicle stationary, to deactivate/activate the alert:
  • press the switch 5 as many times as required to reach the "" tab or, depending on the vehicle, the "" tab;
or
  • press control 5 and repeatedly press control 6 or 7 to reach the  tab;
  • depending on the vehicle, press the switch 8OK;
  • repeatedly press control 6 or 7 to reach the menu, then press the switch 8OK;
  • repeatedly press control 6 or 7 to reach the "DRIVING AIDS" menu, then press the switch 8OK;
  • press control 6 or 7 repeatedly to reach the "Lane Keep Assist sensitivity" menu, then press the switch 8OK ;
  • repeatedly press control 6 or 7 to adjust the setting. Press switch 8OK.

To adjust the sensitivity:

  • repeatedly press control 6 or 7 to reach the "Lane Departure volume" or "Lane departure warning sensitivity" menu. Press switch 8OK

To adjust the volume:

  • repeatedly press control 6 or 7 to reach the "Lane departure warning volume" menu. Press switch 8 OK;
  • press control 6 or 7 repeatedly to adjust the setting. Press switch 8 OK.

Function temporarily unavailable/disabled

The function is temporarily unavailable or disabled in the following cases:
  • very fast lane departure;
  • driving continuously on a line;
  • approximately four seconds after changing lanes;
  • tight bends;
  • impaired visibility;
  • one of the direction indicators is activated;
  • activating the hazard warning lights;
  • engaging reverse gear;
  • strong acceleration;
  • the lane width changes;
  • operation of the electronic stability control ESC;
  • operation of the anti-lock braking system;
  • operation of the active emergency braking system.
When the function is not available, the warning light or, depending on the vehicle, the left-hand and right-hand lines 8 and the warning light appear in grey on the instrument panel.
When the front camera is obscured, the "Front camera no visibility" message is displayed on the instrument panel. Clean the area where the sensors are located.

Automatic deactivation of the system

The system is automatically deactivated when:
  • the electronic stability control (ESC) is deactivated or malfunctions;
  • the anti-lock braking system is malfunctioning;
  • A towbar is electrically connected to the trailer hitch socket;
  • the warning light is displayed.
When the function is deactivated, the warning light is displayed in white, the warning light is displayed in yellow or, depending on the vehicle, the warning light is displayed in yellow on the instrument panel.

Operating faults

When the system detects an operating fault, depending on the vehicle:
  • the warning light is displayed in white, the warning light is displayed in yellow or the warning light is displayed in yellow on the instrument panel;
  • in some cases accompanied by the message:
    • « Driving assist unavailable » ;
    or
    • "Check driving aids";
    or
    • « Check Front camera ».
In these cases, please contact an approved dealer.

Warning

WARNING
This function is an additional driving aid. This function is not under any circumstances intended to replace the due care and attention of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle.
System servicing/repairs
  • In the event of an impact, the camera alignment may be changed, and its operation may consequently be affected. Deactivate the function, then consult an authorised dealer.
  • Any work in the area where the camera is located (repairs, replacements, windscreen modifications etc.) must be carried out by a qualified professional.
Only an authorised dealer is qualified to service the system.
In the event of system disturbance
Some conditions can disturb or damage the system's operation, such as:
  • windscreen obscured (by dirt, ice, snow, condensation etc.);
  • poor weather conditions (snow, rain, hail, black ice, etc.);
  • poor visibility (night, fog, etc.);
  • the road markings are irregular or difficult to distinguish (e.g. partially erased, excessive spacing, distorted road surface...);
  • being dazzled (glaring sun, lights of vehicles travelling in the opposite direction; etc.);
  • the road is narrow, winding or undulating (tight bends, etc.);
  • closely following a vehicle travelling in the same lane.
Risk of false alarms or absence of warnings