Infiniti S51-D owner manual Lane Departure Warning LDW System, Precautions on LDW system

The LDW and LDP systems monitor the lane markers on the traveling lane using the camera unit *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 *2 on the instrument panel blinks in orange and a warning chime sounds. When the LDP system is on, it will automatically apply the brakes for a short period of time, using the function of the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system.

To turn on the LDW system, push the LDW switch *3 . The LDW ON indicator light *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) SYSTEM

Precautions 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.

.On roads where there are sharp curves.

.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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