Understanding Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist in your Lexus vehicle.

There are a ton of new technologies in new vehicles, and sometimes it can be difficult to figure out what does what and why certain technologies are useful. Case in point, the lane departure warning and prevention system found in modern Lexus vehicles.

Available in the Lexus Safety System+ suite of active safety technologies, Lexus’ system is officially called Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist.

The system is actually quite simple, but it can be intimidating if we don’t know what we are dealing with. The system uses a set of radars and sensors to monitor the road ahead and identify lane markings on the road.

The system will detect if your Lexus is about to deviate from its lane. If so, a series of audible and visual warnings will be displayed so that you can make the necessary corrections. If you fail to react, the system’s Steering Assist component will make small steering adjustments to help keep your vehicle in the right direction and avoid unintended lane changes.

To learn more about lane departure warning, contact us today at Erin Park Lexus.