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When Driving

i-ACTIVSENSE

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

The LDWS notifies the driver that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane.

The system detects the white or yellow lines on the traffic lane using the Forward Sensing 

Camera (FSC). If it determines that the vehicle may be deviating from its lane, it notifies 

the driver by flashing the LDWS indicator light (green) and operating the LDWS warning 

sound.

Refer to Forward Sensing Camera on page 

4-111.

Use the LDWS when you drive the vehicle on roads with white or yellow lines.

Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)

LDWS warning light (Amber)/ 
LDWS indicator light (Green)

The warning light flashes when the system has a malfunction.

Refer to Warning Lights on page 

4-21.

WARNING

Do not use the LDWS under the following conditions:

The system may not operate adequately according to the actual driving conditions, 

resulting in an accident.

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  Driving on roads with tight curves.

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  Driving under bad weather conditions (rain, fog, and snow).

The functions of the LDWS have limitations:

Always stay on course using the steering wheel and drive with care. The system is not 

designed to compensate for a driver’s lack of caution and if you rely too much on the 

LDWS it could lead to an accident. The driver is responsible for assuring lane changes and 

other maneuvers. Always pay attention to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling 

and the vehicle’s surroundings.

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