Black plate (321,1)
Model "S51-D" EDITED: 2008/ 3/ 26
TheLDW and LDP systemsmonitor the lane
markers on the traveling lane using the
camera unit
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1
located above the inside
mirror.When the camera unit detects that
the vehicle is traveling close to either the
left or the right of the traveling lane, the
lane departure warning light
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2
on the
instrument panel blinks in orange and a
warning chime sounds. When the LDP
system is on, it will automatically apply
thebrakes for a short period of time, using
thefunction of the Vehicle Dynamic Control
(VDC) system.
Toturn on the LDW system, push the LDW
switch
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3
. The LDW ON indicator light
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4
on the switch will illuminate.
When the LDW switch is pushed, the FCW
system will also turn on or off simulta-
neously.
See“FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
SYSTEM”later in this section.
To turn on the LDP system, push the LDP
switch
*
5
. The LDP ON indicator light
*
2
will illuminate in green.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)SYSTEMPrecautions on LDW system
WARNING
.This system is only a warning device to
inform the driver of a potential unin-
tended lane departure. It will not steer
the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It
is the driver’s responsibility to stay
alert, drive safely, keep the vehicle in
the traveling lane, and be in control of
the vehicle at all times.
.The system will not operate at speeds
below approximately 45 MPH or if it
cannot detect lane markers.
.If the LDW system malfunctions, it will
cancel automatically, and the lane de-
parture warning light (orange) will
illuminate.
.If the lane departure warning light
(orange) illuminates, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop the vehicle.
Turn the engine off and restart the
engine. If the lane departure warning
light (orange) continues to illuminate,
have the system checked by an INFINITI
dealer.
.Excessive noise will interfere with the
warning chime sound, and the chime
may not be heard.
The system may not function properly
under the following conditions:
.On roads where there are multiple
parallel lane markers; lane markers
that are faded or not painted clearly;
yellow painted lane markers; non-stan-
dard lane markers; or lane markers
covered with water, dirt, snow, etc.
.On roads where the discontinued lane
markers are still detectable.
.Onroads where there are sharp cur ves.
.On roads where there are sharply
contrasting objects, such as shadows,
snow,water, wheel ruts, seams or lines
remaining after road repairs. (The LDW
system could detect these items as
lane markers.)
.On roads where the traveling lane
merges or separates.
.When the vehicle’s traveling direction
does not align with the lane marker.
.When traveling close to the vehicle in
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