Lane Departure Warning System (LDW): Operation

The LDW operates in the three stages below:

1. Operation status (LDW: ON)
2. Warning monitor status (standby)
3. Warning (WARNING L-LANE or WARNING R-LANE)

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1. Operation status (LDW: ON) 

   If all of the conditions below are satisfied, the LDW switch will be active. When the switch is operated with it active, the operation status will be switched between "OFF" (LDW disabled) and "ON" (LDW enabled). (LDW operation status switching function)

   1. The ignition switch is turned from "OFF" to "ON" or "START"
   2. The LDW is not defective

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2. Warning monitor status (Standby) 

   If all of the conditions below are satisfied, the LDW will enter the warning monitor status (standby mode).

   1. The operation status is "ON."
   2. The LDW is not defective
   3. Vehicle speed is 65 km/h (40.4 mile) or more
   4. Seven seconds or more have elapsed since the side turn-signal light (LH or RH) was turned "OFF".
   5. The LDW camera has recognized a lane successfully or three seconds.
      NOTE: If lane division lines are dotted-lines, the system also recognizes them one continuous line.
   6. Your vehicle is being driven on a road which radius exceeds 125 m (410.1 ft).

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3. Warning (WARNING L-LANE or WARNING R-LANE) 

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If your vehicle intrudes a warning range, the LDW will provide visual and audible warnings. The warning will be activated for 3 seconds in maximum. Even if the vehicle exits from the range soon, the warning will continue for at least 1 seconds.