User's Guide Part 2
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When Driving
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
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Under the following conditions, the LDWS may not be able to detect white (yellow) lines
correctly and the LDWS may not operate correctly.
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If an object placed on the dashboard is refl ected in the windshield and picked up by the
camera.
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Heavy luggage is loaded in the luggage compartment or on the rear seat and the
vehicle is inclined.
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The tire pressures are not adjusted to the specifi ed pressure.
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When the vehicle is driven on the entry and exit to or from the rest area or tollgate of a
highway.
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The white (yellow) lines are less visible because of dirt or paint fl aking.
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The vehicle in front of your vehicle is running near a white (yellow) line and the line is
less visible.
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A white (yellow) line is less visible because of bad weather (rain, fog, or snow).
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The vehicle is driven on a temporary lane or section with a closed lane due to
construction.
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A misleading line is picked up on the road such as a temporary line for construction,
or because of shade, lingering snow, or grooves fi lled with water.
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The surrounding brightness suddenly changes such as when entering or exiting a
tunnel.
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The illumination of the headlights is weakened because of dirt or the optical axis is
deviated.
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The windshield is dirty or foggy.
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Back-light is refl ecting from the road surface.
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The road surface is wet and shiny after rain, or there are puddles on the road.
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The shade of a guardrail parallel to a white (yellow) line is on the road.
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The width of a lane is excessively narrow or wide.
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The road is excessively uneven.
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The vehicle is shaken after hitting a road bump.
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There are two or more adjacent white (yellow) lines.
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There are various road markings or lane markings of various shapes near an
intersection.
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