
Lane-Keeping System
Introduction
Within the system limits, the Lane-
Keeping System helps the driver to stay
in lane. The function is not designed to
keep the vehicle in lane automatically,
nor is it suited to this purpose.
Using a camera behind the windscreen, the
Lane-Keeping System detects road lane
markings on the road. If your vehicle moves
too close to a recognised road lane mark-
ing, the system will warn the driver with
a corrective steering intervention. The cor-
rective steering intervention can be overrid-
den by the driver at any time.
Speed range
When road lane markings can be detected,
the Lane-Keeping System is ready to inter-
vene at speeds above around 60 km/h
(around 35 mph) (system status active).
WARNING
The intelligent technology of the Lane-
Keeping System cannot overcome the
laws of physics, and functions only within
the limits of the system. Careless or unin-
tentional use of the Lane-Keeping System
can cause accidents and serious injuries.
The system is not a substitute for the
driver’s full concentration and steering
manoeuvres.
·
Adapt your speed and distance from
the vehicles ahead to suit visibility,
weather, road and
traffic
conditions.
·
Your hands should always be on the
steering wheel so that you can steer at
any time. The driver is always responsi-
ble for staying in lane.
·
Steer the vehicle to override any un-
wanted intervention immediately.
·
Observe the information on the instru-
ment cluster display and respond ac-
cording to the prompts, if permitted by
the
traffic
situation.
·
Always observe the area around the ve-
hicle with care and watch the road
ahead while driving.
·
If the camera’s
field
of view is dirty, cov-
ered or damaged, the function of the
Lane-Keeping System may be impaired.
Limits of the Lane-Keeping Sys-
tem
Please refer to at the start of the
chapter on page 173.
Road lane markings not recognised, or
not recognised correctly
The Lane-Keeping System cannot recog-
nise all lane markings correctly. If the road
lane markings are not recognised, the
Lane-Keeping System may fail to perform
a control intervention. Be prepared to steer
the vehicle at all times.
Poor road surfaces, road structures, ob-
jects,
reflections
and glare can be recog-
nised incorrectly as lane markings in some
situations. Immediately override any unde-
sired intervention by the system.
Switching off the Lane-Keeping System
temporarily
In the following situations, the Lane-Keep-
ing System may intervene in an unwanted
manner or fail to intervene as intended.
This means that it is crucial that the driver
is attentive in these situations. Switch
off
the Lane-Keeping System temporarily in
the following situations:
— If your driving style is very dynamic.
— In poor weather conditions and when
driving on poor roads.
— When driving through road works.
— Ahead of crests and dips in the road.
— When you are not driving on motorways
or good country roads.
WARNING
Failure to switch
off
the Lane-Keeping
System in the situations mentioned can
cause accidents and serious injuries.
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