Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)

Lane Keeping Assist Technology

For those stress-filled distracted days or long road trips, you can rely on your Acura to keep you safe. The Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) is one of the multiple features available in AcuraWatch technology.

What is Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)?

LKAS is a driver assist system that uses a camera that can identify lane divisions and proactively works to keep your Acura within the detected lane and alert the driver if the vehicle begins to drift. LKAS will work to maintain the car centred within a detected lane on straight or slightly curving roads.

If your vehicle sways from the intended lane without the use of a turn signal, a visual warning appears along with an audible chime. The system will also slightly tug the steering wheel and guide the car to the center of the lane. Though the system may move the steering wheel to adjust its course, you can easily and safely hold your course if desired. The LKAS will not take control from you.

The LKAS system can be used when the following conditions are met:

• The vehicle is travelling between 72 and 145 km/hr
• The vehicle is on a straight or slightly curved road
• The turn signals are off
• The brake pedal is not depressed
• The wipers are not in continuous operation
• Continuous steering input from the driver detected

The Lane Keeping Assist System can easily be activated and deactivated at your convenience. You can refer to your Acura Owner's Manual for instructions on the use of LKAS or contact our staff at Maple Acura with any questions you may have.

How Does Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) work?

When LKAS is activated, a camera mounted at the top centre of the windshield detects lane markings to monitor the vehicle's position on the road at speeds between 72-145 km/h. If the vehicle drifts from the intended lane without the use of a turn signal, a visual warning appears in the MID, accompanied by an audible chime. The system also provides steering assist by using counteracting steering torque to help guide the vehicle to the centre of the lane.

The system can be used when the following conditions are met:

• The vehicle is traveling between 72 and 145 km/h
• The vehicle is on a straight or slightly curved road
• The turn signals are off
• The brake pedal is not depressed
• The wipers are not in continuous operation
• Continuous steering input from the driver detected

Customer Benefits

LKAS is especially helpful during long-distance highway driving when driver fatigue is more likely to occur. LKAS helps keep the driver aware of the road ahead and the vehicle within the lane, LKAS not only helps keep the driver safe that surrounding motorists as well.

Turning LKAS On/OFF

1. Press the MAIN button on the steering wheel; LKAS appears in the MID

2. Press the LKAS button. Dotted lane lines appear and turn solid when the system operates

3. Press MAIN or the LKAS button to turn the system off

Operating Conditions and Limitations

• LKAS does NOT work if you take your hands off of the steering wheel or fail to steer the vehicle.
• LKAS may not work properly under a variety of conditions. See the vehicle's Owner's manual for a complete list of operating conditions.