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◆Lane departure control function
When the system determines that
the vehicle might depart from its
lane, the system provides assistance
as necessary by operating the steer-
ing wheel in small amounts for a
short period of time to keep the
vehicle in its lane.
If the system detects that the steering
wheel has not been operated for a
fixed amount of time or the steering
wheel is not being firmly gripped, a
warning is displayed on the multi-
information display and the warning
buzzer sounds.
◆Ve h i c l e s w a y w a r n i n g
When the vehicle is swaying or
appears as if it may depart from its
lane multiple times, the warning
buzzer sounds and a message is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play to alert the driver.

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◆Lane centering function
This function is linked with radar
cruise control and provides the
required assistance by operating the
steering wheel to keep the vehicle in
its current lane.
When radar cruise control is not
operating, the lane centering func-
tion does not operate.
If the system detects that the steering
wheel has not been operated for a
fixed amount of time or the steering
wheel is not being firmly gripped, a
warning is displayed on the multi-
information display and the warning
buzzer sounds.

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●Vehicle sway warning
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in of the multi-information display is set to “On”.
( → P. 100)
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( →P. 2 5 7 )
●Lane centering function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• LKA is turned on.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” and “Lane Center” in of the multi-information
display are set to “On”. (→ P. 1 0 0 )
• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range is operating.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 8.2 to 13.5 ft. (2.5 to 4.1 m).
• Turn signal lever is not operated.
• Vehicle is driven on a straight road or around a gentle curve with a radius of more
than approximately 656 ft. (200 m).
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( →P. 2 5 7 )
• Vehicle does not accelerate or decelerate by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for changing
lanes.
•ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS (Pre-Col lision System) are not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
• Lane departure control function is not operating.
■Temporary cancellation of functions
When operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be temporarily canceled.
However, when the operation conditions are met again, operation of the function is auto-
matically restored. ( →P. 2 5 4 )
■Lane departure control function/lane centering function
Depending on the vehicle speed, lane departure situation, road conditions, etc., the
operation of the functions may not be recognized or the functions may not operate.
■Lane departure alert function
The warning buzzer may be difficult to hear due to external noise, audio playback, etc.
Also, it may be difficult to feel steering whee l vibrations due to the road conditions, etc.
■Hands off steering wheel alert
When the system determines that the driver has removed their hands from the steering
wheel while the lane departure control function or lane centering function is operating, a
warning message is displayed on the multi-information display and the buzzer sounds.
■White (yellow) lines are only on one side of road
The LKA system will not operate for the side on which white (yellow) lines could not be
recognized.

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■Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e
Warning messages are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the driver of
the need for caution while driving. ( →P. 4 5 9 )
■Customization
The following settings can be changed.
For how to change settings, refer to P. 568.
FunctionSetting details
Lane departure alert functionAdjust alert sensitivity
Adjust alert type
Steering control functionTurn steering wheel assistance on and off
Vehicle sway warningTurn function on and off
Adjust alert sensitivity
Lane centering functionTurn function on and off

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)∗
When driving on highways and freeways wi
th white (yellow) lines, this function
alerts the driver when the vehicle might depart from its lane and provides assis-
tance by operating the steering wheel to keep the vehicle in its lane.
The LDA system recognizes visible
white (yellow) lines with the camera
sensor on the upper portion of the front
windshield.
◆Lane departure alert function
When the system determines that
the vehicle might depart from its
lane, a warning is displayed on the
multi-information display, and either
the warning buzzer sounds or the
steering wheel vibrates
* to alert the
driver.
When the warning buzzer sounds or
the steering wheel vibrates
*, check
the surrounding road situation and
carefully operate the steering wheel
to move the vehicle back to the cen-
ter within the white (yellow) lines.
*: If equipped
∗: If equipped
Summary of functions
Functions included in LDA system

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◆Steering control function
When the system determines that
the vehicle might depart from its
lane, the system provides assistance
as necessary by operating the steer-
ing wheel in small amounts for a
short period of time to keep the
vehicle in its lane.
If the system detects that the steering
wheel has not been operated for a
fixed amount of time or the steering
wheel is not being firmly gripped, a
warning is displayed on the multi-
information display and the warning
buzzer sounds.
◆Ve h i c l e s w a y w a r n i n g
When the vehicle is swaying or
appears as if it may depart from its
lane multiple times, the warning
buzzer sounds and a message is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play to alert the driver.

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●Steering control function
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met in addition to the
operation conditions for the lane departure alert function.
• Setting for “Steering Assist” in of the multi-information display is set to “On”.
( → P. 1 0 8 )
• Vehicle is not accelerated or decelerated by a fixed amount or more.
• Steering wheel is not operated with a steering force level suitable for changing
lanes.
•ABS, VSC, TRAC and PCS (Pre-Col lision System) are not operating.
• TRAC or VSC is not turned off.
●Vehicle sway warning
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.
• Setting for “Sway Warning” in of the multi-information display is set to “On”.
( → P. 1 0 8 )
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.
• No system malfunctions are detected. ( →P. 2 6 5 )
■Temporary cancellation of functions
When operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be temporarily canceled.
However, when the operation conditions are met again, operation of the function is auto-
matically restored. ( →P. 2 6 2 )
■Steering control function
Depending on the vehicle speed, lane departure situation, road conditions, etc., the
operation of the functions may not be recognized or the functions may not operate.
■Lane departure alert function
The warning buzzer may be difficult to hear due to external noise, audio playback, etc.
Also, it may be difficult to feel steering whee l vibrations due to the road conditions, etc.
■Hands off steering wheel alert
When the system determines that the driver has removed their hands from the steering
wheel while the steering control function is operating, a warning message is displayed on
the multi-information display and the buzzer sounds.
■White (yellow) lines are only on one side of road
The LDA system will not operate for the side on which white (yellow) lines could not be
recognized.

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■Wa r n i n g m e s s a g e
Warning messages are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the driver of
the need for caution while driving. ( →P. 4 5 9 )
■Customization
The following settings can be changed.
*: If equipped
For how to change settings, refer to P. 568.
FunctionSetting details
Lane departure alert functionAdjust alert sensitivity
Adjust alert type*
Steering control function*Turn steering wheel assistance on and off
Vehicle sway warningTurn function on and off
Adjust alert sensitivity