Toyota's Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist is a helpful safety tool found on select Toyota models. Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist comes with the comprehensive Toyota Safety Sense package that includes many other advanced driver-assist safety aids. Learning to operate Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist is simple for all Toyota models.
What Is Toyota's Lane Departure Alert With Steering Assist?
The Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist feature uses a combination of sensors and radar technology to sense when your Toyota drifts out of its lane without the turn signals. If the system detects a sudden or unexpected lane change on the highway, it uses a steering assist mechanism to help the vehicle stay in its lane. The system is activated if you are traveling at speeds above 32 MPH on the highway.
How to Activate Lane Departure Alert With Steering Assist
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist is easy to activate. To start:
- Find the Lane Departure Alert/Lane Trace Assist button located on the car's steering wheel.
- Press the button and hold it until you see an indicator light appear.
- Go to the 'Settings' menu on the Toyota's multi-information display (MID).
- Select 'On' for the safety feature on the Steering Assist menu.
Along with setting up Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, you can use your Toyota's informational display center to change the Steering Assist component of the safety system. If you see the message "LDA On. Steering Assist Active," both safety features are fully activated. When your vehicle changes lanes unexpectedly, Steering Assist will make minor adjustments to keep the car centered in its lane. The message "LDA On. Steering Assist Inactive" means that your Toyota's safety system won't automatically return the vehicle to its lane if it starts to veer. However, Lane Departure Alert is still active, which means you'll get an audible alert if the car changes lanes without the turn signals. The message "LDA Unavailable Below Approx. 32 MPH" means that the safety system is active, but your vehicle is traveling at speeds below the level at which the system activates.
How to Disable Lane Departure Alert
Along with activating Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and choosing your preferred system settings, you can also deactivate the system on demand. Simply press the Lane Departure Alert button if it's on to turn the system off. The icon will disappear from the infotainment display.
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