2012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 264

9-48 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system may not work properly or display a clear image if: . Lane Departure Warning (LDW) For vehicles with this feature, read the entire section before using it. . WARNING (Continued) Warn that the vehicle is crossing a lane marking if the system does not detect the lane marking. The RVC is turned off. See "Turning the Rear Vision Camera System On or Off" earlier in this section. It is dark. The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens. Ice, snow, mud, or anything else builds up on the camera lens. Clean the lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it with a soft cloth. The back of the vehicle is in an accident, the position and mounting angle of the camera can change or the camera can be affected. Be sure to have the camera and its position and mounting angle checked at your dealer. { WARNING The LDW system does not steer the vehicle and is an aid to help the vehicle stay in the driving lane. The LDW system may not: . . . . Provide enough time to avoid a lane change collision. Be loud enough to hear the warning beeps. Work properly under bad weather conditions or if the windshield is dirty. Detect lane markings and will not detect road edges. (Continued) . . . . LDW will operate even if it only detects lane markings on one side of the road. It will not warn if the vehicle departs the lane from the side where it has not detected a lane marker. The vehicle position must be maintained within the lane or, vehicle damage, injury, or death could occur. Even with LDW, always keep your attention on the road and maintain proper vehicle position within the lane. Always keep the windshield clean and do not use LDW in bad weather conditions.