Lane Keeping / Lane Departure Indicator

Dashboard Warning Lights Info (green/blue)

Can you still drive? Yes, normally

Who can fix it? Needs a workshop

Typical repair time 15 minutes – 3 hours

Typical cost SAR 100 to 2,500

What it means

Shown as a car between two lane lines, it is green when the system is active and sees the lane markings, grey or white when it is on but cannot see them, and amber when it is off or unavailable. It means the system warns you, or gently steers, if you drift out of your lane without signaling. The colors and behavior vary widely by make.

Symptoms4

Green indicator while the system warns or nudges the steering near a lane line.
White or grey indicator because the system cannot see the lines.
Amber indicator with a system unavailable message.
A warning or steering wheel vibration when drifting toward a line without signaling.

Possible causes6

System on and seeing lane lines, which is normal.
Faded, sand-covered or missing lane markings.
Speed below the minimum the system needs.
Dirty windshield in front of the camera, fog or direct sunlight.
Camera needs calibration after a windshield replacement or wheel alignment.
Camera or electric power steering fault (less common).

How to diagnose4

Check the owner manual for what each color means and the conditions your system needs.
Clean the windshield in front of the camera.
See whether the problem disappears on a road with clear markings.
At the workshop: read camera and steering codes, and check calibration after any glass replacement or alignment.

How to fix5

Use the system only as an aid and keep your hands on the wheel.
Clean the glass and remove anything blocking the camera.
Recalibrate the front camera after a windshield replacement or wheel alignment.
Repair electric power steering faults if present.
Replace the camera if confirmed faulty, then test on a road with clear markings.

Repair cost

0–500

500–2,000

2,000–5,000

5,000+

In Saudi riyals; the highlighted part is the expected range for this fault.

The repair starts with cleaning the glass and a simple check, and reaches the upper end for camera calibration or replacement.

Prices are rough estimates for common cars at independent workshops and vary with the car and the source of the part.
Prices last updated: September 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does the system drive the car for me?

No. It is an assistance system that warns or steers slightly and requires your hands on the wheel; it may not work on sharp bends or faded lines.

Why does it stop working on desert roads?

It relies on seeing lane markings, and sand or faded paint stops the camera from detecting them.

This guide is for information only and does not replace an inspection by a qualified technician. If the fault involves brakes, steering, engine temperature, electrics or refrigerant, do not attempt the repair yourself.

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