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JAECOO 7 handbook · Driving & driver assistance

Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)

Steers you back into your lane
Official manufacturer dataApplies to: Petrol and Super Hybrid (SHS-P)Source: Petrol handbook p175-177 · Super Hybrid handbook p160-162

LDP watches where the car is in relation to the lane lines. If you are about to drift out of your lane, it gently steers the car to help keep it in the original lane.

The front camera monitors the lane lines
The front camera monitors the lane lines

When it works

  • At 40 mph (65 km/h) or more, with a lane line recognised, LDP goes into standby.
  • At 40 mph (65 km/h) or more, if the car starts to leave the lane, LDP steps in.
  • If your speed drops from 40 mph (65 km/h) to 37 mph (60 km/h), LDP goes into its limited state.

Upper limit: the manual states LDP works between 40 mph (65 km/h) and 102 mph (165 km/h).Petrol only

Upper limit: the manual states LDP works between 40 mph (65 km/h) and 80 mph (130 km/h).Super Hybrid (SHS-P) only

Turning it on or off

Turn LDP on or off in the Driver Assistance settings on the central touchscreen.

Cluster indicator

  • Grey - the system is on, or restricted.
  • Green - the system is ready (pre-active) or active.
  • Yellow - there is a fault. Have it checked by an authorised Jaecoo service centre.

When it may not work properly

  • ESP is switched off.
  • Petrol only
  • You press the accelerator hard, or switch on the hazard lights.
  • Super Hybrid (SHS-P) only
  • You are changing lanes or have the indicator on.
  • You brake hard or turn the steering wheel very quickly.
  • LDP detects that you have not touched the steering wheel for a while.
  • You steer yourself while LDP is making a correction.

Do not rely on LDP when

  • The camera is disturbed or blocked.
  • You are outside the working speed range.
  • Driving through roadworks, on flooded or muddy roads, on sharp bends or narrow roads.
  • The road does not have two clear lane lines, or has temporary roadworks markings.
  • It is cold, raining, snowing or foggy, or there is strong contrasting light.
  • Non-approved suspension parts have been fitted.

Caution:Take control yourself on tighter bends, where lanes are added or merge, and in complex traffic such as junctions and busy roads.