Lane Departure Warning (LDW) – operation
The LDW function is designed to help reduce the risk of accidents in situations where the vehicle unintentionally leaves its lane and there is a risk of driving off the road or into the opposite lane.
Operation and function
LDW can be switched on or off by pressing the button on the center console. A light in the button illuminates when the function is on. This is supplemented by graphic displays in the instrument panel, for example:
- The LDW symbol has white side marker lines: – the function is active and "sees" one or both of the road's side marker lines.
- The LDW symbol has gray side marker lines: – the function is active but cannot "see" one or both of the road's side marker lines.
or
- The LDW symbol has gray side marker lines: – the function is in standby mode because the vehicle's speed is below 40 mph (65 km/h).
- The LDW symbol has no side marker lines: – the function is deactivated.
Warning
The driver will only be warned once for each time the wheels cross a marker line. No alarm will be given if a marker line is between the wheels.
Settings
Settings for Lane Departure Warning can be made in the menu system by pressing My Car. Go to .
There are two alternatives:
- On at start-up: This selection switches LDW on each time the engine is started. Otherwise, the system will be in the mode that it was in when the engine was switched off.
- Increased sensitivity: This selection increases the function’s sensitivity. Warnings will be given at an earlier stage and fewer limitations apply. When this setting is being used, the system only needs to monitor lane marker lines on one side of the vehicle to change status to Lane Depart Warn Available.