How the System WorksLDW uses a camera located between the insiderearview mirror and the windshield to detect thelane markings.@ (Lane Departure Warning): To turn LDW on or off,press the CONFIG hard key located on the navigationradio, then press @ . See “Configure Menu” in the indexof the Navigation System manual. The symbol will behighlighted when the feature is active.When the vehicle is started, the LDW symbol that islocated in the instrument panel cluster will briefly comeon to indicate that the light is operational.LDW only operates at speeds of 35 mph (56 km) orgreater. If LDW is turned on when traveling at thesespeeds, the LDW symbol will appear green if the systemdetects a left or right lane marking. This symbol willchange to amber and flash and three beeps will soundif you cross a detected lane marking without using theturn signal.LDW is not currently operating and will not warn you ifthe LDW symbol does not appear.When the System Does Not Seem To WorkProperlyThe LDW symbol will not appear when the system ishaving difficulty seeing the lines on the road or if the viewof the camera on the windshield is blocked with mud, dirt,snow, ice, or slush, if the windshield is damaged, or whenweather limits visibility, such as while driving in fog, rain,or snow conditions. This is normal operation, the vehicledoes not need service. For cleaning instructions, seeWashing Your Vehicle on page 5-118.LDW warnings may occasionally occur due to tar marks,shadows, cracks in the road, or other road imperfections.This is normal system operation, the vehicle does notneed service.2-49
