Lane Keeping System
How Does the Lane Keeping System Work
The lane keeping system uses a forward looking camera mounted on the windshield to monitor vehicle movement within the lane of travel.
When the camera detects a drift out of the lane of travel, the lane keeping system alerts the driver by vibrating the steering wheel, or aids the driver by providing a small steering input to move the vehicle back into the lane of travel.
The driver can select one of three modes:
- Alert
- Aid
- Alert + Aid
Lane Keeping System Precautions
 WARNING: You are responsible for controlling your vehicle at all times. The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING: The system will not operate if the sensor cannot track the road lane markings. WARNING: The sensor may incorrectly track lane markings as other structures or objects. This can result in a false or missed warning. WARNING: In cold and severe weather conditions the system may not function. Rain, snow and spray can all limit sensor performance. WARNING: The system may not operate properly if the sensor is blocked. Keep the windshield free from obstruction. WARNING: If damage occurs in the immediate area surrounding the sensor, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. WARNING: The system may not correctly operate if your vehicle is fitted with a suspension kit not approved by us. WARNING: Large contrasts in outside lighting can limit sensor performance. |
Lane Keeping System Limitations
The lane keeping system only operates when the vehicle speed is greater than 40 mph (64 km/h).
The system works when the camera can detect at least one lane marking or the edge of the road.
The lane keeping system may not correctly operate in any of the following conditions:
- The lane keeping system does not detect at least one lane marking.
- You switch the turn signal on.
- You apply direct steering, accelerate fast or brake hard.
- The vehicle speed is less than 40 mph (64 km/h).
- The anti-lock brake, stability control or traction control system activates.
- The lane is too narrow.
- Something is obscuring the camera or it is unable to detect the lane markings due to environment, traffic or vehicle conditions.
The lane keeping system may not correct lane positioning in any of the following conditions:
- High winds.
- Uneven road surfaces.
- Heavy or uneven loads.
- Incorrect tire pressure.
Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off
To deactivate the lane keeping system, press the button again.
Note: When switching the system on or off a message appears in the instrument cluster display to show the status.
Note: The system stores the on or off setting until manually changed by you.
Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode
The lane keeping system has different settings that you can view or adjust using the information display.
The system stores the last known selection for each of these settings. You do not need to readjust your settings each time you switch on the system.
To change the lane keeping system mode, use the instrument cluster display:
- Using the instrument cluster display controls on the steering wheel, select Driver Assist.
- Select Lane Keeping Sys.
- Select Mode.
- Select a mode.
Note: The system remembers the last setting when you start your vehicle. If the system detects a MyKey™, it defaults to the last setting for that MyKey™.
Lane Keeping System Settings
To change the steering wheel vibration, use the instrument cluster display:
- Using the instrument cluster display controls on the steering wheel, select Driver Assist.
- Select Lane Keeping Sys.
- Select Alert Intensity.
- Select a setting.
What Is Alert Mode
Alert mode vibrates the steering wheel when it detects an unintended lane departure.
How Does Alert Mode Work
When in alert mode, the lane keeping system alerts you by vibrating the steering wheel. The intensity of the vibration is set through the lane keeping system menu.
What Is Aid Mode
Aid mode provides temporary steering assistance toward the center of the lane.
How Does Aid Mode Work
The lane keeping system aids you when an unintentional lane departure occurs. The system provides a small steering input to move the vehicle towards the center of the lane.
What Is Alert and Aid Mode
Alert and aid mode uses multiple features to keep you in your lane. The system first provides a small steering input to bring your vehicle back towards the center of the lane. If your vehicle moves too far from the center of the lane the system alerts you with vibration in the steering wheel.
How Does Alert and Aid Mode Work
A Alert.B Aid. |
The lane keeping system detects a lane departure and provides aid when the vehicles enters B and applies the additional alert warning if A is entered.
Lane Keeping System Indicators
If you switch the lane keeping system on, a graphic with lane markings appears in the information display.
When you switch the system off, the lane marking graphics do not display.
Note: The overhead vehicle graphic may still display if adaptive cruise control is enabled.
While the lane keeping system is on, the color of the lane markings change to indicate the system status.
| Gray | Green | Yellow | Red |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable to provide a warning or intervention on the indicated side. | Indicates that the system is available or ready to provide a warning or intervention on the indicated side. | Indicates that the system is providing or has just provided a lane keeping aid intervention. | Indicates that the system is providing or has just provided a lane keeping alert warning. |
Information Messages
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
|
Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction Service Required |
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
|
Front Camera Temporarily Not Available |
The system has detected a condition that has caused the system to be temporarily unavailable. |
|
Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen |
The system has detected a condition that requires you to clean the windshield in order for it to operate properly. |
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Front Camera Malfunction Service Required |
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. |
|
Keep Hands on Steering Wheel |
The system requests that you keep your hands on the steering wheel. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the feature not available (lane markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings on the road?
- Your vehicle speed is less than 40 mph (65 km/h).
- The sun is shining directly into the camera lens.
- A quick intentional lane change has occurred.
- You are driving your vehicle too close to the lane markings for an extended interval of time.
- Driving at high speeds in curves.
- The last alert warning or aid intervention occurred a short time ago.
- Ambiguous lane markings, for example, in construction zones.
- Rapid transition from light to dark, or from dark to light.
- Sudden offset in lane markings.
- ABS or AdvanceTrac™ is active.
- There is a camera blockage due to dirt, grime, fog, frost or water on the windshield.
- You are driving too close to the vehicle in front of you.
- Transitioning between no lane markings to lane markings, or vice versa.
- There is standing water on the road.
- Faint lane markings, for example, partial yellow lane markings on concrete roads.
- Lane width is too narrow or too wide.
- You have not calibrated the camera after a windshield replacement.
- Driving on roads with tight curves or uneven surfaces.
Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in the Aid, or Aid + Alert mode?
- High cross winds are present.
- There is a large road crown.
- Rough roads, grooves or shoulder drop-offs.
- Heavy, uneven loading of the vehicle or improper tire inflation pressure.
- You changed the tires or modified the suspension.
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