Renault Trafic
Using information from the camera 1, the function triggers corrective action on the vehicle steering system when a solid or broken line is crossed or when approaching the roadside (divider, barrier, pavement, embankment, etc.) without the direction indicator lights being activated.
Depending on the setting, in the event of crossing a broken line without activating the direction indicator lights, the function:
- warns the driver without corrective action on the steering system;
or
- performs corrective action on the steering system.
Location of the camera 1
Make sure the windscreen is not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, condensation etc.).
tip
You can retake control of the vehicle at any time by operating the steering wheel.warning
This function is an additional driving aid. This function is not under any circumstances intended to replace the due care and attention of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle.
Activation/deactivation
Vehicles fitted with the 2 "My Safety" button
(depending on the vehicle)
The function can be deactivated or activated using "Custom" mode in the "My Safety" function . If the function has previously been deactivated using "Custom" mode:
- to deactivate the function, press the button 2 twice. The warning light on the button 2 goes out and the
warning light or, depending on the vehicle, the
warning light appears in yellow on the instrument panel; - to reactivate the function, press the button 2 once. The warning light on the button 2 comes on and the
warning light or, depending on the vehicle, the
warning light appears on the instrument panel;
Vehicles fitted with a multimedia screen 3
Please refer to the multimedia instructions for further information.
Vehicles not fitted with a multimedia screen
(depending on the vehicle)
- With the vehicle stationary, press the switch 4 as many times as required to reach the
tab or, depending on the vehicle, the
tab;
or
- press switch 4 and repeatedly press control 5 or 6 to reach the
tab; - depending on the vehicle, press the switch 7 OK;
- repeatedly press control 5 or 6 to reach the
menu, then press the switch 7 OK; - press control 5 or 6 repeatedly to reach the "DRIVING ASSIST" menu, then press switch 7 OK;
- press control 5 or 6 repeatedly to reach the "Lane keeping" menu, then press switch 7 OK;
- press the switch 7OK again to activate or deactivate the function:
-
function activated; -
function deactivated.
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When the function is deactivated, depending on the vehicle, the
warning light or, depending on the vehicle, the
warning light is displayed in white or yellow on the instrument panel.
Operation
When the function is activated, the
warning light or, depending on the vehicle, the
warning light is displayed in grey and the left-hand and right-hand line indicators 8 are displayed in grey on the instrument panel.
The function is ready to alert or intervene if the speed is exceeds approximately 40 mph (65 km/h) and if the
warning light or, depending on the vehicle, the
warning light is displayed in white and the left-hand or right-hand line indicators 8 are displayed in white on the instrument panel.
- approaches a roadside without activating the direction indicators;
- crosses a continuous line without activating the direction indicators;
- crosses a broken line without activating the direction indicators, if the "Dashed line intervention" setting is selected.
In these cases:
- the function triggers an action on the vehicle's steering system to correct the vehicle trajectory;
and
- depending on the vehicle, the
or
warning light flashes in white, or the
or
warning light and the indicator 8 on the side of the breached line are displayed in yellow on the instrument panel.
If the "Dashed line intervention" setting is not selected, the function sounds the alarm if the vehicle crosses a broken line without activating the direction indicator lights and there is no roadside close enough to the line.
In this case, the function warns the driver:
- by a vibration in the steering wheel;
and
- depending on the vehicle, the
or
warning light flashes in white, or the
or
warning light and the indicator 8 on the side of the breached line change to red on the instrument panel.
Note: on bends, the function allows for slightly cutting the bend.
Special cases
"Keep control" warning
- If the system is operating and does not detect any action by the driver on the steering wheel, the "Keep control" message appears on the instrument panel accompanied by a beep and, depending on the vehicle, the
warning light appears in yellow until the driver has regained control of the vehicle.
- If the system has been in operation for too long, the message "Keep control" appears on the instrument panel accompanied by a sound alert and, depending on the vehicle, the
warning light in yellow and the indicator 8 on the side of the line concerned flashing until the driver has regained control of the vehicle.
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You can interrupt the trajectory correction at any time by moving the steering wheel.Function temporarily unavailable/disabled
The function is temporarily unavailable or disabled in the following cases:
- very fast lane departure;
- driving continuously on a line;
- approximately four seconds after changing lanes;
- tight bends;
- impaired visibility;
- one of the direction indicators is activated;
- activating the hazard warning lights;
- engaging reverse gear;
- strong acceleration;
- the lane width changes;
- operation of the electronic stability control "ESC";
- operation of the anti-lock braking system;
- the active emergency braking system is triggered;
Depending on the vehicle, if the function is not available, the
or
warning light and the left-hand and right-hand line indicators 8 change to grey on the instrument panel.
When the front camera is obscured, the "Front camera no visibility" message appears on the instrument panel.
Clean the area where the sensors are located.
Automatic deactivation
The system is automatically deactivated when:
- the electronic stability control "ESC" is deactivated or malfunctions;
- the anti-lock braking system is malfunctioning;
- a towbar is electrically connected to the trailer hitch socket;
- the
warning light is displayed.
When the function is deactivated, depending on the vehicle, the
warning light or, depending on the vehicle, the
warning light is displayed in white or yellow on the instrument panel.
Settings
Vehicle fitted with a multimedia screen 3
To access the multimedia screen function settings 3, refer to the multimedia instructions:
- "Operation on broken lines": use this setting to select the response of the function if the vehicle crosses a broken line without activating one of the direction indicators:
- selected setting: the function may trigger an action on the vehicle's steering system to correct the vehicle trajectory;
- setting not selected: the function can warn the driver by means of a vibration at the steering wheel without correcting the vehicle trajectory.
- "Vibration": adjust the "Lane departure prevention" function steering wheel vibration level;
- "Lane exit anticipation": adjust the line detection sensitivity level. To do this, select:
- "Late": line detected on crossing;
- "Standard": line detected on approach;
- "Early": line detected nearby.
Please refer to the multimedia instructions for more information.
Vehicle not fitted with a multimedia screen
(depending on the vehicle)
- With the vehicle stationary, press the switch 4 as many times as required to reach the
tab or, depending on the vehicle, the
tab;
or
- press switch 4 and repeatedly press control 5 or 6 to reach the
tab; - depending on the vehicle, press the switch 7 OK;
- repeatedly press control 5 or 6 to reach the
menu, then press the switch 7 OK; - press control 5 or 6 repeatedly to reach the "DRIVING ASSIST" menu, then press switch 7 OK;
- repeatedly press control 5 or 6 to reach the "Lane Keep Assist sensitivity" menu, then press the switch 7OK;
- repeatedly press control 5 or 6 to select the setting, then press on switch 7OK.
Operating faults
When the system detects an operating fault, depending on the vehicle:
- the
warning light or, depending on the vehicle, the
warning light appears in white or yellow on the instrument panel.
In some cases, they are accompanied by:
- the "Driving assist unavailable" message;
or
- the "Check Driving assist" message;
or
- the "Check Front camera" message.
In these cases, please contact an Approved Dealer.
Warnings
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This function is an additional driving aid. This function is not under any circumstances intended to replace the due care and attention of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle.
System servicing/repairs
- In the event of an impact, the alignment of the camera or radar(s) may be altered and its operation may consequently be affected. Deactivate the function and consult an authorised dealer.
- Any work in the area where the camera is located (repairs, replacements, windscreen modifications etc.) must be carried out by a qualified professional.
Only an authorised dealer is qualified to service the system.
In the event of system disturbance
Some conditions can disturb or damage the system's operation, such as:
- windscreen obscured (by dirt, ice, snow, condensation etc.);
- a complex environment (tunnel, etc.);
- poor weather conditions (snow, rain, hail, black ice, etc.);
- poor visibility (night, fog, etc.);
- the road markings are irregular or difficult to distinguish (e.g. partially erased, excessive spacing, distorted road surface...);
- being dazzled (glaring sun, lights of vehicles travelling in the opposite direction; etc.);
- the road is narrow, winding or undulating (tight bends, etc.);
- closely following a vehicle travelling in the same lane.
In this case, the "Lane Departure Prevention" function may be activated incorrectly or not at all.
Risk of unwanted, incorrect correction or no correction of trajectory.
Deactivating the function
You must deactivate the function if:
- the area of the camera has been damaged (on the windscreen side or the interior rear-view mirror side);
- the road is slippery (snow, black ice, aquaplaning, gravel etc.);
- the windscreen is cracked or distorted (do not carry out windscreen repairs in this area, have it changed by an Approved Dealer);
- the vehicle is towing a trailer or a caravan;
- the vehicle is entering an area with several surface markings (an area with road works etc.).