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Lane departure warning

Using information from the camera 1, lthe function warns the driver if he crosses a (continuous or broken) line without activating the direction indicator lights.

Location of the camera 1

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

Activation/deactivation

Vehicle fitted with a switch3

From the multimedia screen, select the Worlds "Vehicles", "Driving Aids" and then "Lane Departure Alert", choose to activate or deactivate the function.
When the function is activated, the message "Lane departure alert activated" and the "" warning light are displayed on the instrument panel.
When the function is deactivated, the message "Lane departure alert deactivated" or depending on vehicle, "Lane keeping system deactivated" is displayed on the instrument panel. Warning light goes out on the instrument panel.

Vehicle fitted with switch 4

Before activating the function, from the "Vehicle" World on the multimedia screen 2, press the "Driving assistance" menu then the "Lane keeping system" menu and select "Lane departure warning".
Press the 4 switch to activate the function.
The "Lane keeping system activated" message and the warning light are displayed on the instrument panel and the switch indicator light 4 lights up.
If no side function is selected in the "Lane keeping system" menu, when the 4 switch is pressed, the message "Lane keeping system not configured" is displayed on the instrument panel.
To deactivate the function, press the 4 switch or deselect "Lane departure warning" in the "Lane keeping system" menu.
Warning light goes out on the instrument panel.
If the lane departure warning was the only side function selected, the switch warning light 4 goes out and the message "Lane keeping system deactivated" is displayed.
If the "Lane departure prevention" function is activated, deselecting the lane departure warning will not affect system operation.
Tip
Each time the vehicle is started, the function continues the mode saved the last time the engine was stopped.

Operation

When the function is activated, the warning light and the left-hand and right-hand line indicators 5 are displayed in grey on the instrument panel.
The function is set to notify the driver if:
  • the speed is between 40 mph (65 km/h) and 93 mph (150 km/h) (or 99 mph (160 km/h) depending on the vehicle);
and
  • the warning light and the left-hand and right-hand line indicators 5 appear in white.
The function triggers an alert if a line is crossed without the direction indicators being activated.
The function alerts the driver:
  • by a vibration in the steering wheel;
and
  • the warning light and the indicator 5 for the crossed line turn red.

Temporarily not available

The system will cease to be available if:
  • 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;
  • strong acceleration;
  • the lane width changes;
  • the active emergency braking system is triggered.
When the function is unavailable, the warning light and left/right line indicators turn to grey on the instrument panel.

Conditions for non-activation of the system

The system cannot be activated when:
  • reverse gear is engaged;
  • the field of vision of the camera is obstructed;
  • warning light is displayed.
The warning light and left/right line indicators turn to grey on the instrument panel.

Settings

To access the multimedia screen function settings 2, refer to the multimedia instructions:
  • "Alert vibration": adjust the steering wheel vibration level:
    • « Low » ;
    • « Medium » ;
    • « High » ;
  • "Departure anticipation": adjust the line detection sensitivity level. To do this select:
    • “Late”: line detected upon crossing;
    • “Standard”: line detected on approach;
    • “Early” line detected nearby.
Please refer to the multimedia instructions for further information.

Operating faults

When the system detects an operating fault, the left-hand and right-hand line indicators and the warning light remain in grey on the instrument panel.
In some cases, they are accompanied by the following message:
  • « Driving assist unavailable » ;
or
  • « Check Front camera » ;
or
  • « Check Driving assist ».
Depending on the vehicle, the message is accompanied by the display of the warning light on the instrument panel.
Consult an approved dealer.

Warnings

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.);
  • a complex environment (tunnel, 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, uneven road surface, etc.);
  • 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

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