Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Object Detection Description and Operation (UFL): Notes
Vehicle direction alert alarm warning (VDAAW) is a convenience feature that issues a warning when the system detects that the vehicle has unintentionally crossed a lane marking. The VDAAW lane sense function utilizes imagery collected by the camera to detect lane markings. An audible warning provided by the audio system is issued when then VDAAW system detects an unintentional lane departure. The VDAAW receives vehicle speed, steering wheel angle and brake pedal position information via the serial data circuit. The VDAAW system consists of two main components:
- The VDAAW module which includes the camera
- VDAAW enable/disable (ON/OFF) switch
The VDAAW enable/disable switch is a soft key located in the navigation radio system. The VDAAW module receives the VDAAW switch inputs from the navigation radio via serial data circuit. The VDAAW system remembers the last switch state (ON or OFF) and returns to the last switch state in the next ignition cycle.
The VDAAW module is mounted on the front windshield and uses a forward facing camera to determine lane markings. It is important that the windshield in front of the camera remain clean. Fog on the windshield or the camera lens may inhibit proper operation.
The VDAAW system has four operating states:
- OFF
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The VDAAW system is turned OFF and the ignition is OFF.
- Disabled
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The system is disabled by the operator from the VDAAW disable switch.
- Not Ready To Assist (NRTA)
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The system is enabled, but unable and not ready to detect lane crossings for any of the following reasons.
- Vehicle speed is less than 35 mph. The VDAAW system is designed to function at speeds greater than 35 mph.
- The VDAAW system cannot detect lane markings. This may be because there are no lane markings (as in a country road) or that the lane markings cannot be determined because of snow or other elements that may affect driving conditions.
- The windshield or camera lens may be blocked by fog or other elements and the system cannot detect lane markings
- Ready To Assist (RTA)
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The system is enabled and ready to warn of unintentional lane crossings. The VDAAW ready to assist state is indicated by a green indicator in the instrument panel cluster.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.