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4-5. Using the driving support systems

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Temporary cancelation of the LDA system

When the lane departure warning function is activated. The lane departure warning

function will not operate again for a several seconds after it has been activated, even

if the vehicle leaves the lane again.

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The lane departure warning

It may be difficult to feel the sensory warning depending on the road conditions.

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After the vehicle has been parked in the sun

The LDA system may not be available and a warning message (

→

P. 771) will be dis-

played for a while after driving has started. When the temperature in the cabin

decreases and the temperature around the camera sensor (

→

P. 263) becomes suit-

able for its operation, the functions will begin to operate.

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Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly

In the following conditions, the LDA system may not operate, or it may not be possi-

ble to ensure adequate performance. Also, the camera sensor may be unable to rec-

ognize lane markers causing the lane departure warning function to operate

incorrectly. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.

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When driving through an area with no lane markers, such as a tollbooth, a crossing

or before a ticket checkpoint

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When driving on a sharp curve

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When lane markers are extremely narrow or extremely wide

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When the vehicle leans to one side an unusual amount due to a heavy load or

improper tire inflation pressure

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When the following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is

extremely short

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When the lane markers are yellow (These may be more difficult for the system to

recognize compared to white markers.)

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When the lane markers are broken, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement marker” or

stones

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When the lane markers are on a curb etc.

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When lane markers are obscured or partially obscured by sand, dirt, etc.

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When there are shadows on the road running parallel with lane markers, or if a

shadow covers the lane markers

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When driving on a particularly bright road surface, such as concrete

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When driving on a road surface that is bright due to reflected light

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When driving in a location where the light level changes rapidly, such as the

entrance to or exit from a tunnel