Lane Keeping Assist System (Lkas); Road Departure Mitigation - Acura MDX 2016 Owner's Manual

DRIVING

Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)*

Provides steering input to help keep the vehicle in the middle of a detected lane and
visual and tactile alerts if the vehicle is detected drifting out of its lane while driving
between 45–90 mph (72–145 km/h).
If your vehicle is getting too close to detected left
or right side lane markings without a turn signal
activated, the system provides visual and tactile
alerts.
A Lane Departure message appears on the MID,
and the steering wheel vibrates. Steering torque
is also applied to help keep your vehicle within
your driving lane. Take appropriate action to stay
within your driving lane.
Turning LKAS On or Off
1. Press MAIN. LKAS appears in the MID.
2. Press the LKAS button. Lane outlines appear
in the MID. Dotted lane lines turn solid when
the system operates.
3. Press MAIN or the LKAS button to turn the
system off.
Important Safety Reminder
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.
Do not place an object on the top of the instrument panel. It may reflect onto the
windshield and prevent the system from detecting lane lines properly.
Do not use when towing.
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Lane departure
message
Light steering
assistance
MAIN button
LKAS button
*if equipped
Road Departure Mitigation (RDM)*
Alerts and helps to assist you if the system determines a possibility of your vehicle
unintentionally crossing over detected lane markings while driving between 45–90
mph (72–145 km/h).
If your vehicle is getting too close to detected lane
markings without a turn signal activated, a message
appears in the MID. Steering wheel torque and
vibrations are applied to help your vehicle stay in
the lane.
Braking may also be applied if the lane lines are
solid and continuous.
If the system operates several times without
detecting driver response, the system beeps to alert
you.
Turning the System On or Off
Press the rDM button to turn the system on or off.
A green indicator appears on the button when the
system is on.
Changing Settings
Determine the warning timing, or turn the system off. Use the interface dial to
make selections.
1. Press SeTTINGS.
2. Select vehicle Settings. The vehicle must be in
Park (P).
3. Select road Departure Mitigation Setting.
4. Select from the options.
Normal (default): Steering control starts from inside the lane edge.
Wide: Steering control starts from outside the lane edge.
Warning Only: The system only provides a BrAKe message, but does not apply
steering or braking.
5. Press BACK to exit the menu.
Important Safety Reminder
The system has limitations. overreliance on it may result in a collision. It is
always your responsibility to keep your vehicle within the driving lane.
DRIVING
Lane departure
message
Beep
Steering vibrations
Light steering
assistance
rDM button
Indicator
*if equipped
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