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Driver assist systems -> Introduction (Lane keeping system) for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Introduction  
Within the system limits, the lane keeping system(Lane Assist) helps the driver to stay in lane. The function is not  
designed to keep the vehicle in lane automatically, nor is it suited to this purpose.  
Using a camera behind the windscreen, the lane keeping system detects road lane markings on the road. If your  
vehicle moves too close to a recognised road lane marking, the system will warn the driver with a corrective steering  
intervention. The corrective steering intervention can be overridden by the driver at any time.  
Speed range  
When road lane markings can be detected, the lane keeping system is ready to intervene at speeds above around  
60 km/h (around 35 mph) (system status active).  
WARNING  
The intelligent technology used in the lane keeping system cannot overcome the laws of physics, and functions only  
within the limits of the system. Always take care when using the lane departure warning system otherwise you  
could cause accidents or injuries. The system is not a substitute for the driver's full concentration and steering  
manoeuvres.  
Adapt your speed and distance from the vehicles ahead to suit visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.  
Your hands should always be on the steering wheel so that you can steer at any time. The driver is always  
responsible for staying in lane.  
Steer the vehicle to override any unwanted intervention immediately.  
Observe the information on the instrument cluster display and respond according to the prompts, if permitted by  
the traffic situation.  
Always observe the area around the vehicle with care and watch the road ahead while driving.  
If the camera's field of view is dirty, covered or damaged, the function of the lane departure warning system may  
be impaired.  
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Limitations of the lane keeping system  
Road lane markings not recognised or not recognised correctly  
The lane keeping system cannot correctly recognise all lane markings. If the road lane markings are not recognised,  
the lane keeping system may fail to control the vehicle. Be ready to steer at any time.  
Poor road surfaces, roadway structures or objects, reflections and glare on the roadway may be incorrectly  
recognised as road lane markings. Immediately override any undesired intervention by the system.  
Temporarily switching off the lane keeping system  
In the following situations, the lane keeping system may intervene in an unwanted manner or fail to intervene as  
designed. For this reason, it is especially important that the driver pay close attention in such situations. Temporarily  
switch off the lane keeping system:  
If the driving style is very dynamic.  
In poor weather conditions and when driving on poor roads.  
Driving through road works.  
Crests and dips in the road.  
When not on motorways or well-maintained country roads.  
WARNING  
Failure to switch off the lane keeping system in the situations mentioned can cause accidents and serious injuries.  
Lane keeping system not available  
The system is not available under the following conditions(passive system status):  
The vehicle speed is under 55 km/h(approximately 30 mph).  
The lane keeping system has not detected a road lane marking.  
On tight bends  
Temporarily if the driving style is very dynamic.  
When the turn signal is switched on before changing lane manually.  
If the driver overrides a system intervention by steering.  
If the driver does not react to a driver intervention prompt.  
Interference  
WARNING  
The effectiveness of systems can be significantly impaired if components and systems have been retrofitted, e.g. by  
second stage manufacturers. The proper functioning of systems may therefore be impaired or adapted in vehicles  
with add-ons and modifications.  
Have the second stage manufacturer confirm that the systems are functioning properly.  
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