My '22 XL 101A is pretty basic, and reading the owner's manual I usually just assume anything marked *if equipped, I don't have. I've been driving it for almost 6 months now and didn't even realize I had the Lane Keeping System until just a couple of weeks ago when I accidentally engaged it while reaching for the cruise control resume button on the steering wheel. (A little touch of Fat Finger Syndrome, which I've also notice while typing texts on my phone.) One thing I've noticed is that if I drift to the left, toward the oncoming traffic it doesn't seem to do anything until I get two wheels almost on the line. But if I drift to the right, toward the shoulder, it starts vibrating when I get just a hair off center. It seems to me that if it can't be symmetrical, it should be the opposite way from what it is. Is there any adjustment to this? Or is it just my imagination? the pictures in the owner's manual seem to be drawn pretty symmetrical.

Dave

 

I’d guess the camera is a bit off center? Mine is pretty even left or right side. Don’t know if it can be adjusted.

 

Thanks, I'll have to do some checking and see if I can find where the camera is that does that.

 

it’s up above the rear view mirror.

 

There is a calibration for the camera that can be done with forscan that may help.

 

Thanks, I'll check that out. I have Forscan on my laptop, and the OBD2 patch cable, but I haven't used it since shortly after I bought my 2012, in 2020, so I guess I'll have to download the current version and relearn how to use it.

 

When you get a wheel alignment the shop will also calibrate the lane keeping system. Call your local shop to be sure they have the correct equipment.

 

Are you referring to a dealer shop?

 

No, on the dealer. The last time I had an alignment done was at my local Firestone tire dealer. I would call around and make sure they have the equipment to do the lane keeping system calibration. Some shops do not have the equipment to do it.

 

Keep in mind that this feature is vastly different depending on how the manufacturer markets it. On some cars, it’s a convenience feature, meaning it will keep the vehicle centered in the lane with no input from the driver other than a touch on the steering wheel. In others like Ford trucks, it’s a safety feature, as in it will prevent you front drifting into oncoming traffic or off the road. If you let it drive you’ll be ping ponging all over the place. That makes the real world usability somewhat useful but limited.