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Lane Keeping Aid
Lane Keeping Aid (LKA80) is designed toactively steer the vehicle on freeways, highwaysand other major roads to help the driver reducethe risk of the vehicle unintentionally veering outof the lane.
Lake Keeping Assistance steers the vehicle backinto the lane and/or alerts the driver using vibra-tions in the steering wheel.
Lane Keeping Aid is active at speeds between65–200 km/h (40–125 mph) on roads withclearly visible traffic lane marker lines.
On narrow roads, the function may be unavailableand go into standby mode. The function willbecome available again when the road becomessufficiently wide.
A camera monitors the road/traffic lane's marker lines.
Lane Keeping Aid steers the vehicle back into its lane.
Lane Keeping Aid alerts the driver using vibrations in thesteering wheel.
Depending on the settings used, Lane KeepingAid functions in different ways:
Assist enabled: When the vehicleapproaches a lane marker line, the functionwill actively steer the vehicle back into thelane using light pressure on the steeringwheel.
Warning enabled: If the vehicle is about tomove over a lane marker line, the driver willbe alerted by vibrations in the steering wheel.
NOTE
When the direction indicators/turn signals areactivated, the Lane Keeping Aid does not pro-vide any warning or intervene with steering.
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WARNING
The function is supplementary driver sup-port intended to facilitate driving and helpmake it safer – it cannot handle all situa-tions in all traffic, weather and road condi-tions.
The driver is advised to read all sectionsin the Owner's Manual about this functionto learn of its limitations, which the drivermust be aware of before using the func-tion.
Driver support functions are not a substi-tute for the driver's attention and judg-ment. The driver is always responsible forensuring the vehicle is driven in a safemanner, at the appropriate speed, with anappropriate distance to other vehicles,and in accordance with current trafficrules and regulations.
Lane Keeping Aid does not intervene
Lane Keeping Aid does not intervene in sharp insidecurves.
In certain cases, such as when a turn signal isused or when "straightening out" an inside curve,Lane Keeping Aid will not provide steering assis-tance or alerts.
Related information
Driver support systems (p. 260)
Steering assistance with Lane Keeping Aid(p. 338)
Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping Aid(p. 339)
Lane Keeping Aid limitations (p. 339)
Lane Keeping Aid symbols and messages(p. 341)
Steering assistance with LaneKeeping Aid
Steering assistance with Lane Keeping Aid
(LKA81) only functions if the driver's hands areon the steering wheel, which the system continu-ously monitors.
If the driver's hands are not onthe steering wheel, an audiblesignal will be given and a mes-sage will instruct the driver toactively steer the vehicle:
Lane Keeping Aid – Apply steering
If the driver does not begin to steer the vehicle,the function will go into standby mode and thismessage will be displayed:
Lane Keeping Aid – Standby untilsteering applied
The function will then be unavailable until thedriver begins actively steering the vehicle again.
Related information
Lane Keeping Aid (p. 337)
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Activating/deactivating LaneKeeping Aid
The Lane Keeping Aid (LKA82) function isoptional – the driver can choose to have thefunction activated or deactivated.
Activate or deactivate the func-tion using this button in thecenter display's Function view.
GREEN button indicator light – the functionis activated.
GRAY button indicator light – the function isdeactivated.
Related information
Lane Keeping Aid (p. 337)
Selecting type of assistance for Lane Keep-ing Aid (p. 339)
Selecting type of assistance forLane Keeping Aid
The driver can determine what types of assis-
tance Lane Keeping Aid (LKA83) should provideif the vehicle veers from its lane.
1. Select SettingsMy CarIntelliSafe inthe center display's Top view.
2.Under Lane Keeping Aid Mode, selectwhat assistance the function should provide:
Assist the driver will receive steeringassistance but no warning.
Both – the driver receives steering assis-tance and a warning through vibrations inthe steering wheel.
Warning – the driver is only warnedthrough vibrations in the steering wheel.
Related information
Lane Keeping Aid (p. 337)
Lane Keeping Aid limitations
In certain demanding driving conditions, Lane
Keeping Aid (LKA84) may not be able to properlyassist the driver. In these situations, it is recom-mended that the function be deactivated.
Examples of such situations include:
road work
winter driving conditions
poor road surfaces
a very sporty driving style
bad weather with reduced visibility
roads with indistinct or no lane markings
sharp edges or lines other than the lane'sside markings
when speed-dependent power steeringwheel resistance is working at reducedpower – e.g. during cooling due to overheat-ing.
The function cannot detect barriers, railings orsimilar obstacles at the side of the lane.
NOTE
The function uses the vehicle's camera andradar sensor, which has certain general limita-tions.
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Lane Keeping Aid symbols in theinstrument panel
Lane Keeping Aid (LKA86) uses symbols in theinstrument panel for various situations.
Some examples of symbols anddescriptions of the situations inwhich they might appear areprovided below.
Available
Available ‒ the marker lines in the symbol are WHITE.
Lane Keeping Aid is able to detect one or both ofthe traffic lane's side marker lines.
Unavailable
Unavailable ‒ the marker lines in the symbol are GRAY.
Lane Keeping Aid is unable to detect the lanemarker lines, the vehicle's speed is too low or theroad is too narrow.
Steering/warning indicator
Steering/warning ‒ the marker lines in the symbol areCOLORED.
Indicates that the Lane Keeping Aid system isalerting the driver and/or attempting to steer thevehicle back into the lane.
Related information
Lane Keeping Aid (p. 337)
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Steering assistance at risk ofcollision
The Collision avoidance assistance functioncan help the driver reduce the risk of the vehicleleaving its lane unintentionally and/or collidingwith another vehicle or obstacle by activelysteering the vehicle back into its lane and/orswerving.
The function consists of these sub-functions:
Run-Off Mitigation with steering assistance
Steering assistance during collision risksfrom oncoming traffic
After the system has automatically intervened,this text message will appear in the instrumentpanel:
Collision avoidance assistance –Automatic intervention
WARNING
The function is supplementary driver sup-port intended to facilitate driving and helpmake it safer – it cannot handle all situa-tions in all traffic, weather and road condi-tions.
The driver is advised to read all sectionsin the Owner's Manual about this functionto learn of its limitations, which the drivermust be aware of before using the func-tion.
Driver support functions are not a substi-tute for the driver's attention and judg-ment. The driver is always responsible forensuring the vehicle is driven in a safemanner, at the appropriate speed, with anappropriate distance to other vehicles,and in accordance with current trafficrules and regulations.
NOTE
It is always the driver who must decide howmuch the vehicle should be in control – thevehicle can never take command.
Related information
Driver support systems (p. 260)
Activating/deactivating steering assistanceduring collision risks (p. 345)
Run-Off Mitigation with steering assistancelevels (p. 345)
Steering assistance during collision risks lim-itations (p. 348)
Symbols and messages for steering assis-tance during collision risks (p. 349)
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Steering assistance with braking
Intervention with steering assistance and braking.
Braking intervention assists in situations wheresteering assistance alone is not sufficient. Brak-ing force is automatically adapted according tothe situation at the moment the vehicle begins torun off the road.
Related information
Steering assistance at risk of collision(p. 344)
Run-Off Mitigation with steeringassistance
Steering assistance has several sub-functions.Run-Off Mitigation with steering assistance canhelp the driver and reduce the risk of the vehicleinadvertently running off the road by activelysteering the vehicle back onto the road.
The function is active at speeds between65-140 km/h (40-87 mph) on roads with clearlyvisible traffic lane markings/lines.
The system uses a camera to monitor the edgesof the road and the painted side marker lines. Ifthe vehicle is about to cross the edge of the road,the function will attempt to steer the vehicle backonto the road. If this is not sufficient to keep thevehicle on the road, the brakes will also beapplied.
However, the function will not provide eithersteering assistance or braking if the turn signal isused. The function will also not be activated if itdetects that the driver is actively operating thevehicle.
After the system has automatically intervened,this text message will appear in the instrumentpanel:
Collision avoidance assistance –Automatic intervention
WARNING
The function is supplementary driver sup-port intended to facilitate driving and helpmake it safer – it cannot handle all situa-tions in all traffic, weather and road condi-tions.
The driver is advised to read all sectionsin the Owner's Manual about this functionto learn of its limitations, which the drivermust be aware of before using the func-tion.
Driver support functions are not a substi-tute for the driver's attention and judg-ment. The driver is always responsible forensuring the vehicle is driven in a safemanner, at the appropriate speed, with anappropriate distance to other vehicles,and in accordance with current trafficrules and regulations.
Related information
Steering assistance at risk of collision(p. 344)
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Steering assistance during collisionrisks from oncoming traffic
Steering assistance has several sub-functions.Steering assistance during collision risks fromoncoming traffic can help a distracted driverwho has not noticed that the vehicle is veeringout of the lane.
The function provides assistance by swerving your vehi-cle back into your own lane.
Oncoming vehicles
Own vehicle
When steering assistance is activated, collisionwarning for driver support will also be activated.However, the brake pedal pulsations that are partof collision warning will not be activated.
The function is active at speeds between60-140 km/h (37-87 mph) on roads with clearlyvisible traffic lane markings/lines.
If your vehicle is starting to veer from your ownlane and a vehicle is approaching from the oppo-site direction, this function can help the driversteer the vehicle back into its own lane.
However, the function will not provide steeringassistance if the turn signal is used. The functionwill also not be activated if it detects that thedriver is actively operating the vehicle.
After the system has automatically intervened,this text message will appear in the instrumentpanel:
Collision avoidance assistance –Automatic intervention
WARNING
The function is supplementary driver sup-port intended to facilitate driving and helpmake it safer – it cannot handle all situa-tions in all traffic, weather and road condi-tions.
The driver is advised to read all sectionsin the Owner's Manual about this functionto learn of its limitations, which the drivermust be aware of before using the func-tion.
Driver support functions are not a substi-tute for the driver's attention and judg-ment. The driver is always responsible forensuring the vehicle is driven in a safemanner, at the appropriate speed, with anappropriate distance to other vehicles,and in accordance with current trafficrules and regulations.
Related information
Steering assistance at risk of collision(p. 344)
Collision risk warning from driver support(p. 290)
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Park Assist*
The Park Assist function can help the driverwhen maneuvering in tight spaces by indicatingdistances to obstacles using audible signals andgraphics in the center display.
Display view showing obstacle zones and sensor sec-tors.
The center display shows an overview of the vehi-cle in relation to objects that have been detected.
The marked sector indicates where the obstacleis located. The closer the vehicle symbol is to amarked sector forward/rearward, the closer thedetected obstacle is to your vehicle.
The side sectors change color as the distancebetween the vehicle and an object decreases.
The audible signals will also speed up the closerthe obstacle is to the vehicle. The volume of theaudio system will be automatically lowered.
Audible signals for obstacles in front and to thesides of the vehicle are active when the vehicle ismoving but will cease after the vehicle has beenstationary for approx. 2 seconds. Audible signalsfor obstacles behind the vehicle will remain activeeven when the vehicle is stationary.
If a detected obstacle is within approx. 30 cm(1 ft) from the front or rear of the vehicle, thetone will become constant and the active sen-sor's field closest to the vehicle symbol will befilled in.
At distances within approx. 25 cm (0.8 ft) from anobstacle to the sides of the vehicle, an rapid puls-ing signal will be given and the active sectorfields will change color from ORANGE to RED.
The volume of the Park Assist audible signalscan be adjusted while the signal is being givenusing the >II knob or in the center display's Topview under Settings.
NOTE
Besides in the sector closest to the vehi-cle symbol, audible warnings are only pro-vided for objects located directly in thevehicle's path.
WARNING
The parking sensors have dead/blindspots where objects cannot be detected.
Pay particular attention to people andanimals near the vehicle.
Bear in mind that the front end of thevehicle may swing out towards oncomingtraffic during the parking maneuver.
WARNING
The function is supplementary driver sup-port intended to facilitate driving and helpmake it safer – it cannot handle all situa-tions in all traffic, weather and road condi-tions.
The driver is advised to read all sectionsin the Owner's Manual about this functionto learn of its limitations, which the drivermust be aware of before using the func-tion.
Driver support functions are not a substi-tute for the driver's attention and judg-ment. The driver is always responsible forensuring the vehicle is driven in a safemanner, at the appropriate speed, with anappropriate distance to other vehicles,and in accordance with current trafficrules and regulations.