Driving -> LDA (Lane Departure Alert) for Your Toyota 4 Runner SUV Fifth Generation (2010-2024)

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert)  
Summary of functions  
When driving on roads with white (yellow) lines, this function alerts the  
driver when the vehicle might depart from its lane.  
The LDA system recognizes visi-  
ble white (yellow) lines with the  
camera sensor on the upper por-  
tion of the windshield.  
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Functions included in LDA system  
Lane departure alert function  
When the system determines  
that the vehicle might depart  
from its lane, a warning is dis-  
played on the multi-information  
display and the warning buzzer  
sounds to alert the driver.  
When the warning buzzer  
sounds, check the surrounding  
road situation and carefully  
operate the steering wheel to  
move the vehicle back to the  
center of the lane.  
Vehicle sway warning function  
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 displayed on the  
multi-information display to alert  
the driver.  
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WARNING  
Before using LDA system  
Do not rely solely upon the LDA system. The LDA system does not auto-  
matically drive the vehicle or reduce the amount of attention that must be  
paid to the area in front of the vehicle. The driver must always assume full  
responsibility for driving safely by paying careful attention to the surround-  
ing conditions and operating the steering wheel to correct the path of the  
vehicle. Also, the driver must take adequate breaks when fatigued, such as  
from driving for a long period of time.  
Failure to perform appropriate driving operations and pay careful attention  
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.  
To avoid operating LDA system by mistake  
When not using the LDA system, use the LDA switch to turn the system off.  
Situations unsuitable for LDA system  
Do not use the LDA system in the following situations.  
The system may not operate properly and lead to an accident, resulting in  
death or serious injury.  
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A spare tire, tire chains, etc. are equipped.  
Objects or patterns that could be mistaken for white (yellow) lines are  
present on the side of the road (guardrails, curbs, reflective poles, etc.).  
Vehicle is driven on a snow-covered road.  
White (yellow) lines are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog, dust, etc.  
Asphalt repair marks, white (yellow) line marks, etc. are present due to  
road repair.  
Vehicle is driven in a temporary lane or restricted lane due to construction  
work.  
Vehicle is driven in a construction zone.  
Preventing LDA system malfunctions and operations performed by  
mistake  
Do not modify the headlights or place stickers, etc. on the surface of the  
lights.  
Do not modify the suspension etc. If the suspension etc. needs to be  
replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.  
Do not install or place anything on the hood or grille. Also, do not install a  
grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).  
If your windshield needs repairs, contact your Toyota dealer.  
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Turning LDA system on  
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Press the LDA switch to turn the  
LDA system on.  
The LDA indicator illuminates and  
a message is displayed on the  
multi-information display.  
Press the LDA switch again to turn  
the LDA system off.  
When the LDA system is turned on  
or off, operation of the LDA system  
continues in the same condition  
the next time the engine is started.  
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Indications on multi-information display  
The illustration used is intended as an example, and may differ from  
the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information display.  
LDA indicator  
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The illumination condition of the  
indicator informs the driver of  
the system operation status.  
Illuminated in green:  
LDA system is operating.  
Flashing in Yellow:  
Lane departure alert function is  
operating.  
Lane departure alert function  
display  
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Displayed when the multi-infor-  
mation display is switched to  
the driving assist system infor-  
mation screen.  
Inside of displayed white lines Inside of displayed white lines  
is white is black  
Indicates that the system is recog- Indicates that the system is not  
nizing white (yellow) lines. When able to recognize white (yellow)  
the vehicle departs from its lane, lines or is temporarily canceled.  
the white line displayed on the  
side the vehicle departs from  
flashes yellow.  
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Operation conditions of each function  
Lane departure alert function  
This function operates when all of the following conditions are met.  
• LDA is turned on.  
• Vehicle speed is approximately 32 mph (50 km/h) or more.  
• System recognizes white (yellow) lines.  
• Width of traffic lane is approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) or more.  
• 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 492 ft. (150 m).  
• No system malfunctions are detected. (P. 256)  
Vehicle sway warning function  
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. 96)  
• 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. 256)  
Temporary cancellation of functions  
When the operation conditions are no longer met, a function may be tempo-  
rarily canceled. However, when the operation conditions are met again, oper-  
ation of the function is automatically restored. (P. 254)  
Lane departure alert function  
The warning buzzer may be difficult to hear due to external noise, audio play-  
back, etc.  
Vehicle sway warning function  
When the system determines that the  
vehicle is swaying while the vehicle sway  
warning function is operating, a buzzer  
sounds and a warning message urging  
the driver to rest and the symbol shown  
in the illustration are simultaneously dis-  
played on the multi-information display.  
Depending on the vehicle and road conditions, the warning may not operate.  
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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Conditions in which functions may not operate properly  
In the following situations, the camera sensor may not detect white (yellow)  
lines and various functions may not operate normally.  
There are shadows on the road that run parallel with, or cover, the white  
(yellow) lines.  
The vehicle is driven in an area without white (yellow) lines, such as in front  
of a tollgate or checkpoint, or at an intersection, etc.  
The white (yellow) lines are cracked, “Botts’ dots”, “Raised pavement  
marker” or stones are present.  
The white (yellow) lines cannot be seen or are difficult to see due to sand,  
etc.  
The vehicle is driven on a road surface that is wet due to rain, puddles, etc.  
The traffic lines are yellow (which may be more difficult to recognize than  
lines that are white).  
The white (yellow) lines cross over a curb, etc.  
The vehicle is driven on a bright surface, such as concrete.  
The vehicle is driven on a surface that is bright due to reflected light, etc.  
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The vehicle is driven in an area where the brightness changes suddenly,  
such as at the entrances and exits of tunnels, etc.  
Light from the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, the sun, etc. enters the  
camera.  
The vehicle is driven where the road diverges, merges, etc.  
The vehicle is driven on a slope.  
The vehicle is driven on a road which tilts left or right, or a winding road.  
The vehicle is driven on an unpaved or rough road.  
The vehicle is driven around a sharp curve.  
The traffic lane is excessively narrow or wide.  
The vehicle is extremely tilted due to carrying heavy luggage or having  
improper tire pressure.  
The distance to the preceding vehicle is extremely short.  
The vehicle is moving up and down a large amount due to road conditions  
during driving (poor roads or road seams).  
The headlight lenses are dirty and emit a faint amount of light at night, or the  
beam axis has deviated.  
The vehicle has just changed lanes or crossed an intersection.  
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Warning message  
If the following warning message is displayed on the multi-information display  
and the LDA indicator illuminates in amber, follow the appropriate trouble-  
shooting procedure.  
Warning message  
Details/Actions  
The system may not be operating  
properly.  
Have the vehicle inspected at your  
Toyota dealer.  
“LDA Malfunction  
Visit Your Dealer”  
The operation conditions of the cam-  
era sensor (temperature, etc.) are not  
met.  
When the operation conditions of  
the camera sensor (temperature,  
etc.) are met, the LDA system will  
become available. Turn the LDA  
system off, wait for a little while,  
and then turn the LDA system back  
on.  
“Front Camera Unavailable”  
The LDA system is temporarily can-  
celed due to a malfunction in a sensor  
other than the camera sensor.  
Turn the LDA system off and follow  
the appropriate troubleshooting  
procedures for the warning mes-  
sage. Afterward, wait for a little  
while, and then turn the LDA sys-  
tem back on.  
“LDA Unavailable”  
The LDA system cannot be used as  
the vehicle speed is less than approxi-  
mately 32 mph (50 km/h).  
Drive the vehicle at approximately  
32 mph (50 km/h) or more.  
“LDA Unavailable Below  
Approx 32MPH”  
If a different warning message is displayed, follow the instructions displayed  
on the screen.  
Customization  
Some functions can be customized. (P. 549)  
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