2020 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Owner's Manual

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System setting and operation
System setting
Setting Blind-Spot Safety function
- The driver can activate the sys-
tem by placing the ignition switch
to the ON position and by select-
ing 'User settings →Driver assis-
tance →Blind-spot safety' in the
cluster LCD display.
- BCW turns on and gets ready to
be operated when 'Warning only'
is selected. Then, if a vehicle
approaches the driver's blind spot
area a warning sounds.
- The system is deactivated and
the indicator on the BCW button
turns off when 'Off' is selected. If you press the BCW button while
'Warning only' is selected, the indi-
cator on the button turns off and
the system deactivates.
If you press the BCW button while
the system is cancelled, the indica-
tor on the button illuminates and
the system activates.
When the system is initially turned
on and when the vehicle is turned
off then on again while the system
is in activation, the warning light
will illuminate for 3 seconds on the
outside rearview mirror.
If the vehicle is turned off then on
again, the system maintains the
last setting. Selecting Warning Timing
The driver can select the initial
warning activation time from the
User Settings in the cluster LCD
display by selecting 'User settings
→Driver assistance →Warning
timing →Normal/Late'.
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The options for the initial Blind-Spot
Collision Warning includes the fol-
lowing:
- Normal:
When this option is selected, the
initial Blind-Spot Collision
Warning is activated normally. If
this setting feels too sensitive
change the option to 'late'.
The warning activation time may
feel late if the side/rear vehicle
abruptly accelerates.
- Late:
Select this warning activation
time when the traffic is light and
you are driving in at low speeds.
Information
If you change the warning timing, the
warning time of other systems may
change. Setting Warning Volume
The driver can select the warning
volume from the User Settings in
the LCD display by selecting 'User
settings →Driver assistance →
Warning volume →High/Medium/
Low'.
Information
If you change the warning volume, the
warning volume of other systems may
change.
For more information refer to
"LCD Display Modes" in chapter 3.
Operating Conditions
The system enters the ready status,
when 'Warning Only' is selected in
the cluster LCD display and vehicle
speed is above approximately 20
mph (30 km/h).
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Warning message and system
control
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
system
First stage alert
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a warning
light will illuminate on the outside
rearview mirror.
If the detected vehicle is no longer
within the blind spot area, the warn-
ing will turn off according to the driv-
ing conditions of the vehicle.
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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
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 outside rearview mir-
ror will also blink. And a warning chime will sound.
If you turn off the turn signal indicator, the second stage alert will be deac-
tivated.
If the detected vehicle is no longer within the blind spot area, the warning
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Detecting Sensor
The rear corner radars are located
inside the rear bumper for detecting
the side and rear areas. Always keep
the rear bumper clean for proper
operation of the system. The warning light on the out-
side rearview mirror will illu-
minate 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
surroundings of the vehicle.
Drive safely even though the
vehicle is equipped with a
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
system. Do not solely rely on
the system but check your
surroundings before chang-
ing lanes or backing the vehi-
cle up.
The system may not alert the
driver in some situations due
to system limitations so
always check your surround-
ings while driving.
WARNING
Always pay attention to road
and traffic conditions while
driving, whether or not the
warning light on the outside
rearview mirror illuminates or
there is a warning alarm.
Playing the vehicle audio sys-
tem at high volume may offset
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
system warning sounds.
The warning of Blind-Spot
Collision Warning system may
not sound while other sys-
tem's warning sounds.
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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 if inter-
fered by strong electromagnetic
waves.
Always keep the sensors clean.
NEVER disassemble the sensor
component or apply any impact
on the sensor component.
Be careful not to apply unneces-
sary force on the radar sensor or
sensor cover. If the sensor is
forcibly moved out of proper
alignment, the system may not
operate correctly. In this case, a
warning message may not be
displayed. We recommend that
the vehicle be inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Do not apply foreign objects
such as a bumper sticker or a
bumper guard near the radar
sensor or apply paint to the sen-
sor area. Doing so may adverse-
ly affect the performance of the
sensor.
Warning message
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) system disabled.
Radar blocked
This warning message may appear
when:
- One or both of the sensors on the
rear 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.
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- When a trailer or carrier is
installed.
If any of these conditions occur, the
light on the BCW button and the sys-
tem will turn off automatically.
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Turn off BCW and RCCW system (if
equipped) when a trailer or carrier is
installed.
- Press the BCW button (the indica-
tor on the button will turn off)
- Deactivate RCCW system by dese-
lecting
'User settings →Driver assistance
→Parking safety →Rear cross-
traffic safety'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 system should operate normally
after about 10 minutes of driving the
vehicle.
If the system still does not operate
normally, we recommend that the
vehicle be inspected by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
Check Blind-Spot Collision
Warning (BCW) system
If there is a problem with BCW sys-
tem, a warning message will appear
and the light on the button will turn
off. The system will turn off automat-
ically. We recommend that you have
your vehicle inspected by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Limitations of the system
The driver must be cautious in the
below situations because the system
may not detect other vehicles or
objects in certain circumstances:
When a trailer or carrier is
installed.
The vehicle drives in inclement
weather such as heavy rain or
snow.
The sensor is covered 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 a
tailgate, abnormal tire pressure,
etc.
When the temperature of the rear
bumper is high.
When the sensors are blocked by
other vehicles, walls or parking-lot
pillars. The vehicle is driven on a curved
road.
The vehicle is driven through a toll-
gate.
The road pavement (or the periph-
eral ground) abnormally contains
metallic components (i.e. possibly
due to subway construction).
There is a fixed object near the
vehicle, such as a guardrail.
While going down or up a steep
road where the height of the lane is
different.
Driving on a narrow road where
trees or grass or overgrown.
Driving in rural areas where the
sensor does not detect another
vehicle or structure for an extended
period of time.
Driving on a wet road.
Driving on a road where the
guardrail or wall is in double struc-
ture.
A big vehicle is near such as a bus
or truck. When the other vehicle approach-
es very close.
When the other vehicle passes at a
very fast speed.
While changing lanes.
If the vehicle has started at the
same time as the vehicle next to
you and has accelerated.
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 from
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.
The vehicle abruptly changes driv-
ing direction.
The vehicle makes sharp lane
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Temperature is extremely low
around the vehicle.
The vehicle severely vibrates while
driving over a bumpy road,
uneven/bumpy road, or concrete
patch.
The vehicle drives on a slippery
surface due to snow, water puddle,
or ice.
Driving on a curve
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.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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