Honda HR-V (2023 year). Manual in english - page 30

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Driving

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When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white 
(or yellow) lines.

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Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.

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Driving on roads with double lane lines.

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Driving on snowy or slippery roads.

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The pavement is only partially visible due to snow or puddles on the road.

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There is a film of water or puddles on the road surface.

•

White (or yellow) lines are not recognized correctly due to road conditions such as 
curves, twists, or hills.

•

Driving on unpaved or rutted roads.

•

Passing through an exit or an interchange.

Lane void of lines at exit or 
interchange

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Driving

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Vehicle conditions

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When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor 
visibility in a dark place due to the headlights being improperly adjusted.

•

The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals, 
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.

•

Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.

•

There is residue on the windshield from the windshield wipers.

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An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorrect sizes, varied sizes or construction, 
improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

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The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the cargo area or rear seats.

•

The suspension has been modified.

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Tire chains are installed.

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Traffic Jam Assist

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Traffic Jam Assist

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The Traffic Jam Assist system uses a camera mounted to the upper portion of the 
windshield to detect and monitor left and right white (or yellow) traffic lane lines. 
Based on inputs from the camera, the system can apply steering torque to keep your 
vehicle in the center of the detected lane.

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How Traffic Jam Assist works

When you are in heavy traffic and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is active, the 
Traffic Jam Assist system, upon detecting the traffic lane lines, will apply steering 
torque to help keep your vehicle in the center of the lane.

When you use the turn signal to indicate a lane change, Traffic Jam Assist is 
temporarily deactivated. It is reactivated once the vehicle is traveling in the center of 
the lane and the system has detected the traffic lane lines.
When the driver takes full control of the steering, the steering assist function is 
temporarily canceled.
The torque applied to the steering may not be noticeable when the driver has full 
control of the steering, or when the surface of the road is rough or uneven.

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Traffic Jam Assist

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Important Safety Reminders

Traffic Jam Assist is for your convenience only. It is 
not an autonomous driving system and always 
requires driver attention and control. The system 
does not work if you take your hands off the steering 
wheel or fail to steer the vehicle.

Traffic Jam Assist is convenient when it is used on 
expressways or freeways.

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

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Front Wide View Camera

 P. 525

The Traffic Jam Assist only alerts you when lane drift 
is detected without a turn signal in use. The Traffic 
Jam Assist 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.

Traffic Jam Assist may not work properly under 
certain conditions:

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Traffic Jam Assist Conditions and 
Limitations

 P. 507

Front Wide View Camera

Detects left and right white 
(or yellow) traffic lane lines

* Not available on all models

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When the vehicle enters the warning area, Traffic Jam Assist alerts you with an 
audible alert as well as a warning display.

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Lane Departure Warning Function

LKAS indicator (green)

Amber line

Warning Area

Warning Area

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Traffic Jam Assist is activated when all of the following conditions exist:

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LKAS is activated.

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The lane in which you are driving has detectable lane markers on both sides, and 
your vehicle is in the center of the lane.

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The vehicle is traveling between about 0 and 45 mph (0 and 72 km/h).

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You are driving on a straight or slightly curved road.

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The driver is gripping the steering wheel.

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The shift position is in 

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S

 or 

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L

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Do not use Traffic Jam Assist in any of the following situations:

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You are traveling on a road with sharp curves.

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The system may not allow your vehicle to respond in a manner best suited for 
the road conditions.

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You are entering a toll booth, interchange, service area, or parking area.

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You are driving in adverse weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

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The surface of the road is slippery; for example, it is icy or covered with snow.

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The tires may slip, causing you to lose control of the vehicle.

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Traffic Jam Assist Activation

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Traffic Jam Assist Activation

Refer to the following page for proper handling of 
the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS):

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Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

 P. 491

Refer to the following page for steering buttons and 
displays:

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Operation Switches for the Adaptive 
Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed 
Follow/Lane Keeping Assist System 
(LKAS)/Traffic Jam Assist

*

 P. 451

* Not available on all models

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Driving

Keep your vehicle near the center of the lane 
while driving.

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The LKAS indicator changes from white 
to green, and white lines change to 
green once the system starts operating 
after detecting the left and right lane 
markings.

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How Traffic Jam Assist Works

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How Traffic Jam Assist Works

If your vehicle veers too far to the right or the left of 
the white (or yellow) traffic lane lines while Traffic 
Jam Assist is active, deactivate Traffic Jam Assist and 
have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.

In some cases the system cannot properly detect the 
traffic lane lines and, as a result, will not provide 
steering assistance.

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Traffic Jam Assist Conditions and 
Limitations

 P. 507

If the driver takes their hands off the steering wheel 
or does not adequately maintain control of steering, 
the warning below will appear.

If the driver does not grip the steering wheel after the 
warning above has repeatedly appeared, a warning 
buzzer will sound and Traffic Jam Assist will be 
canceled.

Green lines

LKAS indicator (green)

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Press the LKAS button to cancel Traffic Jam Assist.

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Traffic Jam Assist may be automatically suspended when:

The system is automatically temporarily canceled under the following circumstances.

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The system fails to detect lane lines.

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The steering wheel is turned sharply.

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You fail to steer the vehicle.

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You are driving through a sharp curve.

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The brake pedal is depressed.

Once these conditions no longer exist, Traffic Jam Assist automatically resumes.

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Traffic Jam Assist may be automatically canceled when:

The traffic lane lines will disappear from the screen, the beeper may sound, and 
Traffic Jam Assist will be canceled under the following circumstances:

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The temperature of the camera is too high.

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The camera behind the rearview mirror, or the area around the camera, including 
the windshield, is dirty.

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Canceling Traffic Jam Assist

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Traffic Jam Assist may be automatically suspended when:

You are traveling over 45 mph (72 km/h).

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When the speed of the vehicle reaches 45 mph 

(72 km/h), Traffic Jam Assist is deactivated and 
LKAS is activated instead. Once the speed of the 
vehicle drops to under 40 mph (64 km/h), Traffic 
Jam Assist is reactivated.

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

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Environmental conditions

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There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.

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Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

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Driving on a snowy or wet roadway.

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Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).

•

Shadows of adjacent objects (trees, buildings, guard rails, vehicles, etc.) are 
parallel to white (or yellow) lines.

•

Sudden changes between light and dark, such as the entrance or exit of a tunnel 
or the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.

•

Driving at night or in a dark place such as a tunnel (due to low-light conditions, 
lane lines or the road surface may not be illuminated).

•

When the lane lines or road surface are not visible, such as when the distance to 
the vehicle in front of you is extremely short or when at an intersection.

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Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.

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Traffic Jam Assist Conditions and Limitations

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Driving

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Roadway conditions

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Driving on a road with temporary lane markings.

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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, such as at an intersection or 
crosswalk.

•

The lane markings are extremely narrow, wide, or changing.

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Part of the lane markings are hidden by an object, such as a vehicle.

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The road is hilly or the vehicle is approaching the crest of a hill.

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Your vehicle is strongly shaken on uneven road surfaces.

Faded lines

Duplicate lines

Tire tracks

Very wide or narrow traffic lane

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When objects on the road (curb, guard rail, pylons, etc.) are recognized as white 
(or yellow) lines.

•

Driving on rough or unpaved roads, or over bumpy surfaces.

•

Driving on roads with double lane lines.

•

Driving on snowy or slippery roads.

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The pavement is only partially visible due to snow or puddles on the road.

•

There is a film of water or puddles on the road surface.

•

White (or yellow) lines are not recognized correctly due to road conditions such as 
curves, twists, or hills.

•

Driving on unpaved or rutted roads.

•

Passing through an exit or an interchange.

Lane void of lines at exit or 
interchange

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Driving

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Vehicle conditions

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When lighting is weak due to dirt covering the headlight lenses, or there is poor 
visibility in a dark place due to the headlights being improperly adjusted.

•

The front of the camera is covered by dirt, fog, rain, mud, wet snow, seals, 
accessories, stickers, or film on the windshield.

•

Driving at night or in a dark place (e.g., a tunnel) with the headlights off.

•

There is residue on the windshield from the windshield wipers.

•

An abnormal tire or wheel condition (incorrect sizes, varied sizes or construction, 
improperly inflated, compact spare tire, etc.).

•

The vehicle is tilted due to a heavy load in the cargo area or rear seats.

•

The suspension has been modified.

•

Tire chains are installed.

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Road Departure Mitigation System

Alerts and helps assist you when the system detects a possibility of your vehicle 
crossing over detected lane markings, or approaching the outer edge of the 
pavement (into grass or gravel border) or a detected oncoming vehicle.

The front wide view camera behind the 
rearview mirror monitors left and right lane 
markings in white or yellow, the outer edge of 
the pavement (bordered by grass or gravel) or 
a detected oncoming vehicles.
If your vehicle approaches any detected lane 
markings, the outer edge of the pavement 
(bordered by grass or gravel) or a detected 
oncoming vehicles when the turn signals have 
not been engaged, the system activates.

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If the system cannot detect lane markings 
(in white or yellow), no assistance will be 
provided to avoid approaching oncoming 
vehicles. In addition to a visual alert, the 
system assists with steering and alerts you 
with rapid steering wheel vibrations to 
help you remain within the detected lane.

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Settings

*

 P. 123

2

Customized Features

 P. 345

As a visual alert, the 

Lane departure

 

message appears on the driver information 
interface.

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How the System Works

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Road Departure Mitigation System

Important Safety Reminder

Like all assistance systems, the Road Departure 
Mitigation system has limitations.
Overreliance on the Road Departure Mitigation system 
may result in a collision. It is always your responsibility to 
keep the vehicle within your driving lane.

The Road Departure Mitigation system alerts you 
when the system detects that you are approaching 
the outer edge of the pavement (into grass or gravel 
border), an oncoming vehicle, or drifting into another 
lane without using a turn signal.
The Road Departure Mitigation system may not detect 
all lane markings or every instance of lane drift.
The Road Departure Mitigation system may not 
detect that you are approaching the outer edge of 
the pavement (bordered by grass or gravel) or an 
oncoming vehicle.
The Road Departure Mitigation system may not be 
able to assist you depending on weather, speed or 
road conditions.

The Road Departure Mitigation system is not activated 
for about 15 seconds after the engine starts.

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

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Front Wide View Camera

 P. 525

The Road Departure Mitigation system may not work 
properly or may work improperly under the certain 
conditions:

2

Road Departure Mitigation system 
Conditions and Limitations

 P. 515

Amber line

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Road Departure Mitigation System

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Driving

The system cancels assisting operations when you turn the steering wheel to avoid 
crossing over detected lane markings or approaching the outer edge of the 
pavement (into grass or gravel border) or an oncoming vehicle.

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

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Road Departure Mitigation System

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

You can change the settings for the Road Departure 
Mitigation system.
If LKAS is off, the message below may appear if the 
system has determined that there is a possibility of 
your vehicle crossing over detected lane markings, 
the outer edge of the pavement (into a grass or 
gravel border) or oncoming vehicle.

2

Settings

*

 P. 123

2

Customized Features

 P. 345

* Not available on all models

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Road Departure Mitigation System

Driving

The system activates when all of the following conditions are met:

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The vehicle is traveling between about 45 and 90 mph (72 and 145 km/h).

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The vehicle is on a straight or slightly curved road.

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The turn signals are off.

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The system makes a determination that the driver is not actively accelerating, 
braking, or steering.

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How the System Activates

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How the System Activates

The Road Departure Mitigation system may 
automatically shut off and the safety support 
indicator (amber) comes and stays on.

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Indicators

 P. 86

The Road Departure Mitigation system function can 
be impacted when the vehicle is:

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

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Driven in a narrow lane.

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You can turn the system on and off using the driver information interface.

2

Switching the Display

 P. 107

2

Safety Support

 P. 118

The Road Departure Mitigation system is in the previously selected on (checked) or 
off (unchecked) setting each time you start the engine.

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Road Departure Mitigation system On and Off

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Road Departure Mitigation system On and Off

When you have selected 

Warning only

 from the 

customized options using the driver information 
interface

*

 or audio/information screen

*

, the system 

does not operate the steering wheel.

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Settings

*

 P. 123

2

Customized Features

 P. 345

The Vehicle Stability Assist

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Stability Assist

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OFF

, Adaptive Cruise Control 

(ACC) with Low Speed Follow, low tire pressure/
TPMS

*

, parking brake and brake system and safety 

support indicators may come on in amber along with 
a message in the gauge when you set the power 
mode to ON after reconnecting the battery.
Drive a short distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).
Each indicator should go off. If any do not, have your 
vehicle checked by a dealer.

* Not available on all models

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The system may not properly detect lane markings (in white or yellow), the outer 
edge of the pavement (into grass or gravel border) or an oncoming vehicle under 
certain conditions. Some examples of these conditions are listed below.

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Environmental conditions

•

There is little contrast between lane lines and the roadway surface.

•

Driving in bad weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.).

•

Driving on a snowy or wet roadway.

•

Driving into low sunlight (e.g., at dawn or dusk).

•

Shadows of adjacent objects (trees, buildings, guard rails, vehicles, etc.) are 
parallel to white (or yellow) lines.

•

Sudden changes between light and dark, such as the entrance or exit of a tunnel 
or the shadows of trees, buildings, etc.

•

Strong light is reflected onto the roadway.

•

Driving at night or in a dark place such as a tunnel (due to low-light conditions, 
lane lines, the road surface, or oncoming vehicles may not be illuminated).

•

The distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you is too short, and 
lane lines and the road surface are not visible.

•

The outer edge of the road is bordered by objects, materials, etc. other than grass 
or gravel.

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Road Departure Mitigation system Conditions and Limitations