2019 Hyundai Kona EV Owner's Manual

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To cancel:
Press the BCW switch again. The
indicator on the switch will go off.
When the system is not used, turn the
system off by turning off the switch.
Information
• If the vehicle is turned off then on again, the BCW system returns to
the previous state.
• When the system is turned on, the warning light will illuminate for 3
seconds on the outer side view mir-
ror. The function will activate when:
1. The system is on.
2. The vehicle speed is above
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h).
3. An oncoming vehicle is detected in the blind spot area.
First stage alert
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a warning
light (yellow) will illuminate on the
outer side view mirror.
Once the detected vehicle is no
longer within the blind spot area, the
warning will turn off depending on
the driving conditions of the vehicle.
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The second stage alarm may bedeactivated.
- To deactivate the warning chime:
Go to the 'User Settings → Driver
Assistance and deselect Blind-
Spot Collision Warning Sound' on
the LCD display.
- To activate the warning chime:
Go to the 'User Settings → Driver
Assistance and select Blind-Spot
Collision Warning Sound' on the
LCD display.
Information
The warning chime function helps
alert the driver. Deactivate this func-
tion only when it is necessary.
For more information, refer to
"LCD Display Modes" in chapter 3.
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Second stage alert
A warning chime to alert the driver will activate when:
1. A vehicle has been detected in the blind spot area by the radar system
(the warning light will illuminate on the outer side view mirror and/or the
head up display (if equipped) (i.e, in the first stage alert)) AND
2. The turn signal is applied (same side as where the vehicle is being detected).
When this alert is activated, the warning light on the outer side view mir-
ror and/or the head up display (if equipped) will also blink.
If you turn off the turn signal indicator, the second stage alert (warning
chime and blinking warning light on the outer side view mirror) will be
deactivated.
Once the detected vehicle is no longer within the blind spot area, the warn-
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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning (RCCW) (if equipped)
The Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning (RCCW) function monitors
approaching cross traffic from the left
and right side of the vehicle when
your vehicle is in reverse.
Operating conditions
To operate:
Go to the 'User Settings →Driver
Assistance and select Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning' on the LCD
display. For more details, refer to
"LCD Display Modes" in chapter 3.
The system will turn on and standby
to activate. The system will activate
when vehicle speed is below 6 mph
(10 km/h) and with the gear in R
(Reverse).
If the function is deselected from the
instrument cluster, the function will
deactivate.
Information
• The last selected setting (ON or OFF) of the RCCW is remained in
the system.
• The system will activate when vehi- cle speed is below 6.2 mph (10 km/h)
and with the gear shifted to R
(Reverse).
• The RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning) detecting range
is approximately 1 ft ~ 65 ft (0.5 m ~
20 m) in the direction of both later-
al sides of the vehicle.
An approaching vehicle will be
detected if their vehicle speed is
within 2.5 ~ 22.5 mph (4 km/h ~36
km/h).
Note that the detecting range may
vary under certain conditions. As
always, use caution and pay close
attention to your surroundings
when backing up your vehicle.
Warning type
If the vehicle detected by the sensors
approaches your vehicle, the warn-
ing chime will sound, the warning
light on the outer side view mirror will
blink and a message will appear on
the LCD display.
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Information
• The warning chime will turn offwhen:
- The detected vehicle moves out ofthe sensing area or
- when the vehicle is right behind your vehicle or
- when the vehicle is not approach- ing your vehicle or
- when the other vehicle slows down.
• The system may not operate proper- ly due to other factors or circum-
stances. Always pay attention to
your surrounding.
• If the sensing area near the rear bumper is blocked by either a wall
or barrier or by a parked vehicle,
the system sensing area may be
reduced. The system may not work prop-
erly when the bumper has been
damaged, or if the rear bumper
has been replaced or repaired.
The sensing range differs some- what according to the width of
the road. When the road is nar-
row, the system may detect
other vehicles in the next lane.
The system may turn off due to strong electromagnetic waves.
NOTICE
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With the system activated, the
warning light on the outer
side view mirror will illumi-
nate whenever a vehicle is
detected at the rear side by
the system.
To avoid accidents, do not
focus only on the warning
light and neglect to see the
surrounding of the vehicle.
Drive safely even though the
vehicle is equipped with a
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) system and Rear Cross-
Traffic Collision Warning
(RCCW) system. Do not solely
rely on the system but check
your surrounding before
changing lanes or backing the
vehicle up.
The system may not alert the
driver in some conditions so
always check your surround-
ings while driving.
WARNING The Blind-Spot Collision
Warning (BCW) system and
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning (RCCW) system are
not a substitute for proper
and safe driving practices.
Always drive safely and use
caution when changing lanes
or backing up your vehicle.
The Blind-Spot Collision
Warning (BCW) system and
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision
Warning (RCCW) system may
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Detecting Sensor
The sensors are located inside the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for proper operation of the system.
Warning message
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) system disabled.
Radar blocked
This warning message may appear
when :- One or both of the sensors on therear bumper is blocked by dirt or
snow or a foreign object.
- Driving in rural areas where the sensor does not detect another
vehicle for an extended period of
time.
- When there is inclement weather such as heavy snow or rain. If any of these conditions occur, the
light on the BCW switch and the sys-
tem will turn off automatically.
When the BCW canceled warning
message is displayed in the cluster,
check to make sure that the rear
bumper is free from any dirt or snow
in the areas where the sensor is
located. Remove any dirt, snow, or
foreign material that could interfere
with the radar sensors.
After any dirt or debris is removed,
the BCW system should operate nor-
mally after about 10 minutes of driv-
ing the vehicle.
If the system still does not operate
normally have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Check Blind-Spot Collision
Warning (BCW) system
If there is a problem with the BCW
system, a warning message will
appear and the light on the switch will
turn off. The system will turn off auto-
matically. Have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er.
Limitations of the System
The driver must be cautious in the
below situations, because the sys-
tem may not detect other vehicles or
objects in certain circumstances.
When a trailer or carrier isinstalled.
The vehicle drives in inclement weather such as heavy rain or
snow.
The sensor is polluted with rain, snow, mud, etc.
The rear bumper where the sensor is located is covered with a foreign
object such as a bumper sticker, a
bumper guard, a bike rack, etc.
The rear bumper is damaged, or the sensor is out of the original
default position.
The vehicle height gets lower or higher due to heavy loading in the
luggage compartment, abnormal
tire pressure, etc.
When the temperature near the rear bumper area is high or low. When the sensors are blocked by
other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars.
The vehicle drives on a curved road or through a tollgate.
The vehicle is driven near areas containing metal substances such
as a construction zone, railroad,
etc.
There is a fixed object near the vehicle, such as a guardrail, per-
son, animal, etc.
While going down or up a steep road where the height of the lane is
different.
When driving through a narrow road with many trees or bushes.
When driving on wet surfaces.
When driving through a large area with few vehicles or structures
around, such as a desert, rural
area, etc.
A big vehicle is near such as a bus or truck.
When other vehicles are close to your vehicle.
When the other vehicle approach- es very close.
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• When the detected vehicle also moves back, as your vehicle drives
back.
While changing lanes.
The vehicle is turning left or right at a crossroad.
If the vehicle has started at the same time as the vehicle next to
you and has accelerated.
When the other vehicle passes at a very fast speed.
When the vehicle in the next lane moves two lanes away from you
OR when the vehicle two lanes
away moves to the next lane to
you.
A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
A flat trailer is near.
If there are small objects in the detecting area such as a shopping
cart or a baby stroller.
If there is a low height vehicle such as a sports car.
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Driving on a curve
The BCW system may not operate
properly when driving on a curved
road. In certain instances, the sys-
tem may not detect the vehicle in the
next lane.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving. The BCW system may not operate
properly when driving on a curved
road. In certain instances, the sys-
tem may recognize a vehicle in the
same lane.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving.
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Driving where the road is merg-ing/dividing
The BCW system may not operate
properly when driving where the
road is merging/dividing. In certain
instances, the system may not detect
the vehicle in the next lane.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving. Driving on a slope
The BCW system may not operate
properly when driving on a slope. In
certain instances the system may not
detect the vehicle in the next lane.
Also, in certain instances, the system
may recognize the ground or struc-
tures.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving. Driving where the heights of the
lanes are different
The BCW system may not operate
properly when driving where the
heights of the lanes are different.
In certain instances, the system may
not detect the vehicle on a road with
different lane heights (i.e. underpass
joining section, grade separated
intersections, etc.).
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving.
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