2020 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID Owners Manual

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System Malfunction
„„Type A„„Type B
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Check Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
system
When FCA is not working properly, FCA
warning light (
) will illuminate and the
warning message will appear for a few
seconds. After the message disappears,
the master warning light (
) will
illuminate. In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
The FCA warning message may appear
along with the illumination of the ESC
(Electronic Stability Control) warning
light. Both FCA warning light and
warning message will disappear once the
ESC warning light issue is resolved.
WARNING
• FCA is only a supplemental system
for the driver's convenience. The
driver should hold the responsibility
to control the vehicle operation. Do
not solely depend on FCA system.
Rather, maintain a safe braking
distance, and, if necessary, depress
the brake pedal to reduce the driving
speed or to stop the vehicle.
• In certain instances and under
certain driving conditions, FCA
system may activate unintentionally.
This initial warning message appears
on the LCD display with a warning
chime.
Also due to sensing limitations, in
certain situations, the front radar
sensor or camera recognition
system may not detect the vehicle,
pedestrian or cyclist (if equipped)
ahead. FCA system may not activate
and the warning message may not be
displayed.
• Even if there is any problem with
the brake control function of FCA
system, the vehicle’s basic braking
performance will operate normally.
However, brake control function for
avoiding collision will not activate.

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• If the vehicle in front stops suddenly,
you may have less control of the
brake system. Therefore, always keep
a safe distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you.
• FCA system may activate during
braking and the vehicle may stop
suddenly shifting loose objects
toward the passengers. Always keep
loose objects secured and fasten the
seat belt.
• FCA system may not activate if the
driver applies the brake pedal to
avoid collision.
• The brake control may be
insufficient, possibly causing a
collision, if a vehicle in front abruptly
stops. Always pay extreme caution.
• Occupants may get injured, if
the vehicle abruptly stops by the
activated FCA system. Pay extreme
caution.
• FCA system operates only when the
system detect vehicles, pedestrian or
cyclist in front of the vehicle.
• FCA system may not activate
according to road conditions,
inclement weather, driving
conditions or traffic conditions.
• FCA system may not work for all
vehicles, passengers or cyclists. WARNING
• FCA system does not operate when
the vehicle is in reverse.
• FCA system is not designed to detect
other objects on the road such as
animals.
• FCA system does not detect vehicles
in the opposite lane.
• FCA system does not detect cross
traffic vehicles that are approaching.
• FCA system cannot detect vehicles
that are stopped vertically to your
vehicle at a intersection or dead end
street.
• FCA system cannot detect the cross
traffic cyclist that are approaching.
In these cases, you must maintain a
safe braking distance, and if necessary,
depress the brake pedal to reduce the
driving speed in order to maintain a
safe distance or to stop the vehicle.

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Limitations of the System
Forward Collision avoidance assist
system is designed to monitor the
vehicle ahead or a pedestrian or cyclist
in the roadway through radar signals
and camera recognition to warn the
driver that a collision is imminent, and if
necessary, apply emergency braking.
In certain situations, the radar sensor
or the camera may not be able to
detect the vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist
ahead. In these cases, FCA system may
not operate normally. The driver must
pay careful attention in the following
situations where FCA operation may be
limited.
Detecting vehicle, pedestrian and
cyclist
The sensor may be limited when:
• The system may not operate for 15
seconds after the vehicle is started or
the camera is initialized
• The radar sensor or camera is covered
with a foreign object or debris
• The camera lens is contaminated due
to tinted, filmed or coated windshield,
damaged glass, or stuck of foreign
matter (sticker, bug, etc.) on the glass
• Inclement weather such as heavy rain
or snow obscures the field of view of
the radar sensor or camera
• There is interference by
electromagnetic waves •
There is severe irregular reflection
from the radar sensor
• The radar/camera sensor recognition
is limited
• The vehicle in front is too small to be
detected (for example a motorcycle
etc.)
• The vehicle in front is an oversize
vehicle or trailer that is too big to be
detected by the camera recognition
system (for example a tractor trailer,
etc.)
• The camera’s field of view is not well
illuminated (either too dark or too
much reflection or too much backlight
that obscures the field of view)
• The vehicle in front does not have
their rear lights or their rear lights
does not turned ON or their rear lights
are located unusually
• The outside brightness changes
suddenly, for example when entering
or exiting a tunnel
• Light coming from a street light or an
oncoming vehicle is reflected on a wet
road surface such as a puddle in the
road
• The field of view in front is obstructed
by sun glare or head light of oncoming
vehicle
• The windshield glass is fogged up; a
clear view of the road is obstructed
• The vehicle in front is driving
erratically
• The vehicle is on unpaved or uneven
rough surfaces, or road with sudden
gradient changes

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• The vehicle is driven near areas
containing metal substances as a
construction zone, railroad, etc.
• The vehicle drives inside a building,
such as a basement parking lot
• The camera does not recognize the
entire vehicle in front
• The camera is damaged
• The brightness outside is too low such
as when the headlamps are not on at
night or the vehicle is going through
a tunnel
• The shadow is on the road by a
median strip, trees, etc.
• The vehicle drives through a tollgate
• The windshield glass is fogged up; a
clear view of the road is obstructed
• The rear part of the vehicle in front is
not normally visible (the vehicle turns
in other direction or the vehicle is
overturned.)
• The adverse road conditions cause
excessive vehicle vibrations while
driving
• The sensor recognition changes
suddenly when passing over a speed
bump
• The vehicle in front is moving
vertically to the driving direction
• The vehicle in front is stopped
vertically
• The vehicle in front is driving towards
your vehicle or reversing
• You are on a roundabout and the
vehicle in front circles •
Driving on a curve
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OADAS016SD

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OADAS018SD
The performance of Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist system may be
limited when driving on a curved road.
The front view camera or radar sensor
recognition system may not detect the
vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist traveling
in front on a curved road. This may
result in no alarm and braking when
necessary.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, and if necessary,
depress the brake pedal to reduce
your driving speed in order to
maintain a safe distance.
OADAS015SD
OADAS017SD
OADAS019SD
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
system may recognize a vehicle or
pedestrian or cyclist in the next lane
or outside the lane when driving on a
curved road.
If this occurs, the system may
unnecessarily alarm the driver and
apply the brake.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions, while driving.

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• Driving on a slope
OADAS012SD
OADAS011SD
OADAS010SD
The performance of Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist system may be
decreased while driving upward or
downward on a slope.
The front view camera or front radar
sensor recognition may not detect the
vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist in front.
This may result in unnecessary alarm
and braking or no alarm and braking
when necessary.
When the system suddenly recognizes
the vehicle, pedestrian or cyclist in
front while passing over a slope, you
may experience sharp deceleration.
Always keep your eyes forward while
driving upward or downward on a
slope, and, if necessary, depress the
brake pedal to reduce your driving
speed in order to maintain distance.

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• Changing lanes
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When a vehicle changes lanes in
front of you, FCA system may not
immediately detect the vehicle,
especially if the vehicle changes
lanes abruptly. In this case, you must
maintain a safe braking distance, and
if necessary, depress the brake pedal
to reduce your driving speed in order
to maintain a safe distance.
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When driving in stop-and-go traffic,
and a vehicle in front of you merges
out of the lane, FCA system may not
immediately detect the new vehicle
that is now in front of you. In this case,
you must maintain a safe braking
distance, and if necessary, depress
the brake pedal to reduce your driving
speed in order to maintain a safe
distance. •
Detecting the vehicle in front of you
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If the vehicle in front of you has cargo
that extends rearward from the cab,
or when the vehicle in front of you has
higher ground clearance, additional
special attention is required. FCA
system may not be able to detect the
cargo extending from the vehicle. In
these instances, you must maintain
a safe braking distance from the
rearmost object, and if necessary,
depress the brake pedal to reduce
your driving speed in order to
maintain distance.

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Detecting pedestrians or cyclists
The sensor may be limited when:
• The pedestrian or cyclist is not fully
detected by the camera recognition
system, for example, if the pedestrian
is leaning over or is not fully walking
upright
• The pedestrian or cyclist is moving
very quickly or appears abruptly in the
camera detection area
• The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing
clothing that easily blends into the
background, making it difficult to be
detected by the camera recognition
system
• The outside lighting is too bright (e.g.
when driving in bright sunlight or
in sun glare) or too dark (e.g. when
driving on a dark rural road at night)
• It is difficult to detect and distinguish
the pedestrian or cyclist from other
objects in the surroundings, for
example, when there is a group of
pedestrians, cyclists or a large crowd
• There is an item similar to a person’s
body structure
• The pedestrian or cyclist is small
• The pedestrian has impaired mobility
• The sensor recognition is limited
• The radar sensor or camera is blocked
with a foreign object or debris
• Inclement weather such as heavy rain
or snow obscures the field of view of
the radar sensor or camera
• When light coming from a street light
or an oncoming vehicle is reflected on
a wet road surface such as a puddle in
the road •
The field of view in front is obstructed
by sun glare
• The windshield glass is fogged up; a
clear view of the road is obstructed
• The adverse road conditions cause
excessive vehicle vibrations while
driving
• The sensor recognition changes
suddenly when passing over a speed
bump
• You are on a roundabout
• The pedestrian or cyclist suddenly
interrupts in front of the vehicle
• The cyclist in front is riding intersected
with the driving direction
• There is any other electromagnetic
interference
• The construction area, rail or other
metal object is near the cyclist
• The bicycle material is not reflected
well on the radar
WARNING
Turn off Forward Collision avoidance
Assist system through cluster or
infotainment system before towing
a vehicle. Application of FCA system
while towing may adversely affect the
safety of your vehicle or the towing
vehicle.
Use extreme caution when the vehicle
in front of you has cargo that extends
rearward from the cab, or when the
vehicle in front of you has higher
ground clearance.