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Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

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Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

Alerts and helps to assist you when the system determines a possibility of your
vehicle unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings and/or leaving the
roadway altogether.

The front camera behind the rearview mirror
monitors left and right lane markings (in white
or yellow). If your vehicle is getting too close
to detected lane markings without a turn
signal activated, the system, in addition to a
visual alert, applies steering torque and alerts
you with rapid vibrations on the steering
wheel, to help you remain within the detected
lane.

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As a visual alert, the Lane Departure
message appears on the multi-information
display.

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How the System Works

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, the RDM system has
limitations.
Over-reliance on the RDM system may result in a
collision. It is always your responsibility to keep the
vehicle within your driving lane.

The RDM system only alerts you when lane drift is
detected without a turn signal in use. The RDM
system may not detect all lane markings or lane or
roadway departures; accuracy will vary based on
weather, speed and lane marker condition. It is
always your responsibility to safely operate the
vehicle and avoid collisions.

You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.

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The RDM system may not work properly or may work
improperly under the certain conditions:

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There are times when you may not notice RDM
functions due to your operation of the vehicle, or
road surface conditions.

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If the system determines that its steering input is insufficient to keep your vehicle on
the roadway, it may apply braking.

Braking is applied only when the lane markings are solid continuous lines.

The system cancels assisting operations when you turn the steering wheel to avoid
crossing over detected lane markings.

If the system operates several times without detecting driver response, the system
beeps to alert you.

Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System

If LKAS is off and you have selected Narrow from the
customized options using the multi-information
display, the message below will appear in case the
system determines a possibility of your vehicle
crossing over detected lane markings.

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The system becomes ready to start searching for lane markings when all the
following conditions are met:
• The vehicle is traveling between about 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h).
• The vehicle is on a straight or slightly curved road.
• The turn signals are off.
• The brake pedal is not depressed.
• The wipers are not in continuous operation.
• The vehicle is not accelerating or braking, and the steering wheel is not being

turned.

• The system makes a determination that the driver is not actively accelerating,

braking or steering.

Press the RDM button to turn the system on
and off.

The indicator in the button comes on and
the message appears on the multi-
information display when the system is
on.

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How the System Activates

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RDM On and Off

How the System Activates

The RDM system may automatically shut off and the

indicator comes and stays on.

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RDM system function can be impacted when the
vehicle is:

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Not driven within a traffic lane.

•

Driven on the inside edge of a curve, or outside of
a lane.

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Driven in a narrow lane.

RDM On and Off

When you have selected Warning Only from the
customized options using the multi-information
display, the system does not operate the steering
wheel and braking.

RDM Button

Indicator

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The system may not properly detect lane markings and the position of your vehicle
under certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below.

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Environmental conditions

• Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).
• Sudden changes between light and dark, such as an entrance or exit of a tunnel.
• There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.
• Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).
• Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.
• Driving in the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.
• Shadows of adjacent objects are parallel to lane markings.
• Roadway objects or structures are misinterpreted as lane markers.
• Reflections on the interior of the windshield.
• Driving at night or in a dark condition such as a tunnel.

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RDM Conditions and Limitations

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Roadway conditions

• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,

reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).

• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road

repairs or old lane markings.

• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection

or crosswalk).

• The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.
• The vehicle in front of you is driving near the lane lines.
• The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.
• Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.
• When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white

lines (or yellow lines).

• Driving on roads with double lines.

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Vehicle conditions

• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet

snow, etc.

• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,

improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.
• When tire chains are installed.

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
provides tactile and visual alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane.

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Important Safety Reminders
The LKAS is for your convenience only. It is not a
substitute for your vehicle control. The system does
not work if you take your hands off the steering
wheel or fail to steer the vehicle.

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Information Messages

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Do not place objects on the instrument panel.
Objects may reflect on the windshield and prevent
correct detection of the traffic lanes.

The LKAS only alerts you when lane drift is detected
without a turn signal in use. The LKAS may not detect
all lane markings or lane departures; accuracy will
vary based on weather, speed, and lane marker
condition.
It is always your responsibility to safely operate the
vehicle and avoid collisions.

The LKAS is convenient when it is used on freeways.

The LKAS may not work properly or may work
improperly under the certain conditions:

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You can read about handling information for the
camera equipped with this system.

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When you operate the turn signals to change lanes, the system is suspended, and
resumes after the signals are off.
() If you make a lane change without operating the turn signals, the LKAS
alerts activate, and torque is applied to the steering.

Monitors the lane
lines.

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Tactile and visual alerts

Rapid vibrations on the steering wheel
and a warning display alert you that the
vehicle is drifting out of a detected lane.

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Steering input assist

The system applies torque to the steering to keep the vehicle between the left and
right lane lines. The applied torque becomes stronger as the vehicle gets closer to
either of the lane lines.

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

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Provides assistance to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane. When the vehicle
nears a white or yellow line, steering force of the electric power steering will become
stronger.

When the vehicle enters the warning area, the LKAS alerts you with slight steering
wheel vibration as well as a warning display.

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Lane Keep Support Function

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

When it fails to detect lanes, the system will
temporarily be canceled. When a lane is detected, the
system will recover automatically.

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Lane Departure Warning Function

Warning Area

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The system can be used when the following conditions are met.
• The lane in which you are driving has detectable lane markers on both sides, and

your vehicle is in the center of the lane.

• The vehicle speed is between 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h).
• You are driving on a straight or slightly curved road.
• The turn signals are off.
• The brake pedal is not depressed.
• The wipers are not in continuous operation.

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How to activate the system

1. Press the MAIN button.

The LKAS is on in the multi-information
display.
The system is ready to use.

2. Press the LKAS button.

Lane outlines appear on the multi-
information display.
The system is activated.

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When the System can be Used

If the vehicle drifts toward either left or right lane line
due to the system applying torque, turn off the LKAS
and have your vehicle checked by a dealer.

MAIN Button

LKAS Button

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3. Keep your vehicle near the center of the

lane while driving.

The dotted outer lines change to solid
ones once the system starts operating
after detecting the left and right lane
markings.

To cancel the LKAS:
Press the MAIN or LKAS button.

The LKAS is turned off every time you stop the
engine, even if you turned it on the last time
you drove the vehicle.

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To Cancel

To Cancel

Pressing the MAIN button also turns ACC on and off.

MAIN Button

LKAS Button

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The system operation is suspended if
you:

• Set the wipers to LO, HI or MIST to operate

continuously.

Turning the wipers off resumes the
LKAS.

• Decrease the vehicle speed to 40 mph (64

km/h) or less.

Increasing the vehicle speed to 45 mph (72
km/h) or more resumes the LKAS.

• Depress the brake pedal.

The LKAS resumes and starts detecting
the lane lines again once you release the
brake pedal.

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The LKAS may automatically be suspended when:

• The system fails to detect lane lines.
• The steering wheel is quickly turned.
• You fail to steer the vehicle.
• The vehicle runs on a curved road over the speed limit.
• Driving through a sharp curve.
• Driving at a speed in excess of approximately 90 mph (145 km/h).
Once these conditions no longer exist, the LKAS automatically resumes.

When the LKAS is suspended,
the lane lines on the multi-
information display change
to contour lines, and the
beeper sounds (if activated).

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The LKAS may automatically be canceled when:

• The camera temperature gets extremely high or low.
• The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including

the windshield, gets dirty.

• The ABS or VSA® system engages.
The beeper sounds if the LKAS is automatically canceled.

The system may not detect lane markings and therefore may not keep the vehicle in
the middle of a lane under certain conditions, including the following:

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Environmental conditions

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Roadway conditions

• Driving on a snowy or wet roadway (obscured lane marking, vehicle tracks,

reflected lights, road spray, high contrast).

• Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.
• Faint, multiple, or varied lane markings are visible on the roadway due to road

repairs or old lane markings.

• The roadway has merging, split, or crossing lines (e.g., such as at an intersection

or crosswalk).

lines (or yellow lines).

• Driving on roads with double lines.

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Vehicle conditions

• Headlight lenses are dirty or the headlights are not properly adjusted.
• The outside of the windshield is streaked or blocked by dirt, mud, leaves, wet

snow, etc.

• The inside of the windshield is fogged.
• The camera temperature gets too high.
• An abnormal tire or wheel condition (wrong sized, varied size or construction,

improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

• The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load or suspension modifications.

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Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control (ESC), System

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Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System

VSA® helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns more or less
than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery surfaces.
It does so by regulating engine output and selectively applying the brakes.

When VSA® activates, you may notice that the
engine does not respond to the accelerator.
You may also notice some noise from the
hydraulic system. You will also see the
indicator blink.

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VSA® Operation

Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System

The VSA® may not function properly if tire type and
size are mixed. Make sure to use the same size and
type of tire, and the air pressures as specified.

When the VSA® system indicator comes on and stays
on while driving, there may be a problem with the
system. While this may not interfere with normal
driving, have your vehicle checked by a dealer
immediately.

VSA® cannot enhance stability in all driving situations
and does not control the entire braking system. You
still need to drive and corner at speeds appropriate
for the conditions and always leave a sufficient
margin of safety.

The main function of the VSA® system is generally
known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The
system also includes a traction control function.

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This button is on the driver side control panel.
To partically disable VSA® functionality/
features, press and hold it until you hear a
beep.

Your vehicle will have normal braking and
cornering ability, but traction control function
will be less effective.

To restore VSA® functionality/features, press
the

(VSA® OFF) button until you hear a

beep.

VSA® is turned on every time you start the
engine, even if you turned it off the last time
you drove the vehicle.

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VSA® On and Off

Vehicle Stability Assist® (VSA®), aka Electronic Stability Control
(ESC), System

In certain unusual conditions when your vehicle gets
stuck in shallow mud or fresh snow, it may be easier
to free it with the VSA® temporarily switched off.

When the

button is pressed, the traction control

function becomes less effective. This allows for the
wheels to spin more freely at low speed. You should
only attempt to free your vehicle with the VSA® off if
you are not able to free it when the VSA® is on.

Immediately after freeing your vehicle, be sure to
switch VSA® on again. We do not recommend driving
your vehicle with the VSA® system switched off.

You may hear a motor sound coming from the
engine compartment while system checks are being
performed immediately after starting the engine or
while driving. This is normal.

VSA® OFF Indicator

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LaneWatch

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LaneWatch

LaneWatch is an assistance system that allows you to check the passenger side rear
areas displayed on the audio/information screen when the turn signal is activated to
the passenger’s side. A camera in the passenger side door mirror monitors these
areas and allows you to check for vehicles, in addition to your visual check and use
of the passenger door mirror. You can also keep the system on for your convenience
while driving.

LaneWatch

Important Safety Reminder
Like all assistance systems, LaneWatch has
limitations. Over reliance on LaneWatch may result in
a collision.

The LaneWatch function can be affected by weather,
lighting (including headlights and low sun angle),
ambient darkness, camera condition, and loading.

The LaneWatch may not provide the intended display
of traffic to the side and rear under the following
conditions:

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Your vehicle’s suspension has been altered,
changing the height of the vehicle.

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Your tires are over or under inflated.

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Your tires or wheels are of varied size or
construction.

WARNING

Failure to visually confirm that it is safe to
change lanes before doing so may result in
a crash and serious injury or death.

Do not rely only on LaneWatch while
driving.

Always look in your mirrors, to either side
of your vehicle, and behind you for other
vehicles before changing lanes.

The system activates when you:

The passenger side view
display appears on the
audio/information
screen.

Move the turn
signal lever to the
passenger side.

Press the
LaneWatch
button.

The system deactivates when you:

Pull the turn signal
lever back.

Press the LaneWatch
button again.

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Customizing the LaneWatch settings

You can customize the following items using the audio/information screen.
• Show with Turn Signal: Selects whether LaneWatch monitor comes on when

you operate the turn signal light lever.

• Display Time after Turn Signal Off: Changes the remaining Lane Watch

display time after you pull the turn signal lever back.

• Reference Line: Selects whether the reference lines appear on the LaneWatch

monitor.

• Display: Adjusts display settings.

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Reference Lines

Three lines that appear on the screen can give
an idea of how far the vehicles or objects on
the screen are from your vehicle, respectively.
If an object is near line 1 (in red), it indicates
that it is close to your vehicle whereas an
object near line 3 farther away.

LaneWatch

The LaneWatch camera view is restricted. Its unique
lens makes objects on the screen slightly look
different from what they are.

LaneWatch display does not come on when the shift
lever is in

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For proper LaneWatch operation:

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The camera is located in the passenger side door
mirror. Always keep this area clean. If the camera
lens is covered with dirt or moisture, use a soft,
moist cloth to keep the lens clean and free of
debris.

•

Do not cover the camera lens with labels or stickers
of any kind.

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Do not touch the camera lens.

Reference Lines

The area around the reference line 1 (red) is very close
to your vehicle. As always, make sure to visually
confirm the safety of a lane change before changing
lanes.

The distance between your vehicle and lines 1, 2 and
3 on the screen vary depending on road conditions
and vehicle loading. For example, the reference lines
on the screen may seem to appear closer than the
actual distances when the rear of your vehicle is more
heavily loaded.

Consult a dealer if:

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The passenger side door mirror, or area around it is
severely impacted, resulting in changing the
camera angle.

•

The LaneWatch display does not come on at all.

* Not available on all models

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