Warning (Ldw) - Buick 2013 Encore Owner's Manual

When the vehicle is started, the
LDW indicator will come on briefly.
LDW operates at speeds of 56 km
(35 mph) or greater. If LDW is on,
the LDW indicator will appear green
if the system detects a left or right
lane marking. This indicator will
change to amber, flash, and sound
three beeps if the vehicle crosses a
detected lane marking without using
the turn signal.
When the System Does Not
Seem To Work Properly
If the system is on and the vehicle is
traveling 56 km/h (35 mph) or
greater, and LDW symbol does not
appear:
The lane markings on the road
may not be seen.
The camera sensor may be
blocked by dirt, snow, or ice.
The windshield may be
damaged.
The weather may be limiting
visibility.
This is normal operation; the vehicle
does not need service. Clean the
windshield.
WARNING
LDW does not provide a warning
to help avoid a crash, unless it
detects the lane markings. LDW
may not detect the lane markings
if the camera sensor is blocked
by dirt, snow, or ice, or if the
windshield is damaged. It may
also not detect a lane on winding
or hilly roads, or in conditions that
can limit visibility such as fog,
rain, or snow, or if the headlamps
or windshield are not cleaned or
in proper condition. Keep the
Driving and Operating
WARNING (Continued)
windshield, headlamps, and
camera sensors clean and in
good repair.
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 not need
service.
LDW Messages
SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE
WARNING: This message may
appear on the DIC to indicate that
LDW is not working properly. If this
message remains on after continued
driving, the system needs service.
Take your vehicle to your dealer.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
UNAVAILABLE: This message
may appear in the DIC if LDW does
not activate due to a temporary
condition.
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