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Driving and operating
Note
The parking assist system
automatically detects factory-fitted
towing equipment. It is deactivated
when the connector is plugged in.
The sensor may detect a non-
existing object (echo disturbance)
caused by external acoustical or
mechanic disturbances.
Lane departure warning
The lane departure warning system
observes the lane markings between
which the vehicle is driving via a front
camera. The system detects lane
changes and warns the driver in the
event of an unintended lane change
via visual and acoustic signals.
Criteria for the detection of an
unintended lane change are:
■ no operation of turn signals
■ no brake pedal operation
■ no active accelerator operation or
speeding-up
■ no active steering
If the driver is active, no warning will
be issued.
Activation
The lane departure warning system is
activated by pressing the
)
button.
The illuminated LED in the button
indicates that the system is switched
on. When the control indicator
)
in
the instrument cluster illuminates
green, the system is ready to operate.
The system is only operable at
vehicle speeds above 37 mph and if
lane markings are available.
The system is only operable at
vehicle speeds above 60 km/h and if
lane markings are available.
When the system recognizes an
unintended lane change, the control
indicator
)
changes to yellow and
flashes. Simultaneously a chime
sound is activated.
Deactivation
The system is deactivated by
pressing
)
button. Deactivation is
indicated by a message in the Driver
Information Center.
At speeds below 37 mph the system
is inoperable.
At speeds below 60 km/h the system
is inoperable.
Summary of Contents for 2011 Astra J
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