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Lane Departure Warning Light
This is usually informational. Address it at your convenience.
What the Lane Departure Warning Light Means
The lane departure warning light on a your car relates to the camera-based system that alerts you if you drift out of your lane without indicating. A lit symbol shows its status; a fault usually means the camera is blocked or disabled.
Common Causes
- Windscreen camera obstructed or dirty
- Faded or missing lane markings
- Bad weather reducing visibility
- Camera calibration needed
- System switched off by the driver
How to Fix It
- Clean the windscreen in front of the camera
- Check the lane-assist on/off setting
- Understand it disables itself in poor conditions
- Have the camera recalibrated after a windscreen change
- Scan for driver-assist faults if it stays unavailable