Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 284

Situations where the system stops
functioning
Under the following situations, the system
stops functioning.
• When the system is turned off by operat-
ing the lane departure prevention ON/
OFF switch
• When the dual sensor is temporarily
stopped or malfunctioning
• When the electric power steering light
comes on
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• When the ESP warning light comes on,
the system may not activate.
• When continuing to drive without steer-
ing for a while even after the warning
message about hands free operation is
displayed
Situations where the system may not
demonstrate the performance fully
Under the following situations, the system
may not demonstrate the performance
fully.
• When your vehicle is affected by side
winds
• When driving on sharp curves or sud-
denly changed curves
• When driving on the following road sur-
faces
– Rough, winding roads or juncture of
the road
– Steep slopes or roads where the gradi-
ent changes suddenly
– Snow-covered or wet roads with tire
marks
– Local roads (other than highway and
freeway)
• When tires are not inflated to the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure
• When non-specified sized
wheels are equipped
• When snow tires or non-specified tires
are equipped
• When tires are worn
• When tire chains are equipped
• When the wheel balance is abnormal
• When the wheel alignment deviates from
the setting
• When you repair a flat tire temporarily
• When a suspension is modified
• When suspensions or power steering
systems are repaired or replaced
• When you feel heaviness or abnormal
vibration of the steering wheel
• When the vehicle cannot move in a
straight manner, due to an accident or
breakdown
• When heavy items are loaded
• When you accelerate or decelerate sud-
denly
• When you round a curve at high speed
• When you suddenly approach the lane
line
• When the vehicle is used to tow a trailer
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Situations where the system may not
activate properly
Under the following situations, the system
may not activate properly.
tires or • When there is raining or snowing
• When driving in a dark place such as at
dusk, at dawn or where illumination is
insufficient
• When the brightness changes extremely
such as when passing through the
entrance or exit of a tunnel, or under a
bridge
• When driving on the following road sur-
faces
– Snow-covered roads or roads with anti
freezing agent scattered
– Roads with cracks or repair marks
– Unpaved or rough roads
– Bright surface such as where concrete
road or due to reflected light
– Wet surface due to rain or puddles
• When driving in an area without lane
lines such as in a tollgate or checkpoint,
or at an intersection, etc.
• When driving on roads that are branch-
ing or merging
• When there are various shapes road
signs or lane markers
• When there is a liner paint on the road of
a construction zone because the previ-
ous line has not been erased completely
• When there is strong light in front of you
(such as headlights of oncoming vehicle
or reflected light, etc.)
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