2020 Hyundai Sonata sensor

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The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
• Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
• Objects, which tend to absorb sensor frequency such as clothes, spongy
material or snow.
• Undetectable objects smaller than 40 in (100 cm) and narrower than 6 in (14
cm) in diameter.
WARNING
Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to the
vehicle or injuries to its occupants
related to Reverse Parking Distance
Warning system. Always drive safely
and cautiously.
Reverse Parking Distance
Warning System Precautions
• Reverse Parking Distance Warning system may not sound consistently
depending on the speed and shapes
of the objects detected.
• Reverse Parking Distance Warning system may malfunction if the vehicle
bumper height or sensor installation
has been modified or damaged. Any
non-factory installed equipment or
accessories may also interfere with
the sensor performance.
• The sensor may not recognize objects less than 12 in (30 cm) from the
sensor, or it may sense an incorrect
distance. Use caution.
• When the sensor is frozen or stained with snow, dirt, or water, the sensor
may be inoperative until the stains are
removed using a soft cloth.
• Do not push, scratch or strike the sensor with any hard objects that
could damage the surface of the
sensor. Sensor damage could occur.
• Do not spray the sensors or its surrounding area directly with a high
pressure washer. Shock applied from
high pressure water may cause the
device to not operate normally.

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FORWARD/REVERSE PARKING DISTANCE WARNING (PDW)
(IF EQUIPPED)
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Forward/Reverse Parking Distance
Warning system assists the driver during
movement of the vehicle by chiming if
an object is sensed within the distance of
40 in (100 cm) in front and 48 in (120 cm)
behind the vehicle.
This system is a supplemental system
that senses objects within the range and
location of the sensors, it cannot detect
objects in other areas where sensors are
not installed.
WARNING
• ALWAYS look around your vehicle
to make sure there are no objects or
obstacles before moving the vehicle
in any direction to prevent a collision.
• Always pay close attention when the
vehicle is driven close to objects,
particularly pedestrians, and
especially children.
• Be aware that some objects may
not be visible on the screen or be
detected by the sensors, due to the
objects distance, size or material, all
of which can limit the effectiveness
of the sensor.
• Do not tamper with the location
or size of the license plate
discretionally.

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Distance from object in (cm) Warning indicator
Warning sound
When driving
forward When driving
rearward
24 ~ 40
(

60 ~ 100) Front-
Buzzer beeps
intermittently
24 ~ 48
(60 ~ 120) Rear
-
Buzzer beeps
intermittently
12 ~ 24
(30 ~ 60) Front
Buzzer beeps
frequently
Rear - Buzzer beeps
frequently
~ 12
(~ 30) Front
Buzzer sounds
continuously
Rear - Buzzer sounds
continuously
NOTICE
• The indicator may differ from the illustration depending on objects or sensors
status. If the indicator blinks, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
• If the audible warning does not sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently when
shifting into R (Reverse) position, this may indicate a malfunction with Forward/
Reverse Parking Distance Warning system. If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Non-Operational Conditions
of Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning System
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance
Warning system may not operate
normally when:
• Moisture is frozen to the sensor.
• Sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water, or the sensor
cover is blocked.
There is a possibility of Forward/
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
system malfunction when:
• Driving on uneven road surfaces such as unpaved roads, gravel, bumps, or
gradient.
• Objects generating excessive noise such as vehicle horns, loud
motorcycle engines, or truck air
brakes can interfere with the sensor.
• Heavy rain or water spray is present.
• Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are present near the sensor.
• The sensor is covered with snow.
• Any non-factory equipment or accessories have been installed, or if
the vehicle bumper height or sensor
installation has been modified.
Detecting range may decrease
when:
Outside air temperature is extremely hot
or cold.
The following objects may not be
recognized by the sensor:
• Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
• Objects, which tend to absorb sensor frequency such as clothes, spongy
material or snow.
• Undetectable objects smaller than 40 in (100 cm) and narrower than 6 in (14
cm) in diameter.
WARNING
Your new vehicle warranty does not
cover any accidents or damage to the
vehicle or injuries to its occupants
related to Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning system. Always drive
safely and cautiously.

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Forward/Reverse Parking
Distance Warning System
Precautions
• Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning system may not sound
consistently depending on the speed
and shapes of the objects detected.
• Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning system may malfunction if
the vehicle bumper height or sensor
installation has been modified or
damaged. Any non-factory installed
equipment or accessories may also
interfere with the sensor performance.
• The sensor may not recognize objects less than 12 in (30 cm) from the
sensor, or it may sense an incorrect
distance. Use caution.
• When the sensor is frozen or stained with snow, dirt, or water, the sensor
may be inoperative until the stains are
removed using a soft cloth.
• Do not push, scratch or strike the sensor. Sensor damage could occur.
• Do not spray the sensors or its surrounding area directly with a high
pressure washer. Shock applied from
high pressure water may cause the
device to not operate normally.

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REMOTE SMART PARKING ASSIST (RSPA) (IF EQUIPPED)
Remote Smart Parking Assist system
helps drivers recognize surrounding
objects by using sensors to detect
parking spaces control the steering
wheel, shift the gear and adjust vehicle
speed automatically.
Remote moving forward and backward
function provides assistance for forward
and backward movement as well as
taking the vehicle out of the parking
space with driver outside the vehicle.
The driver should check the distance
between the parking space and the
objects in direct and be careful to
operate.
Due to the surrounding environment and
array or shape of the parked vehicles, the
vehicle may not be parked or exit at the
exact spot you have wished.
 RSPA stands for Remote Smart
Parking Assist.
Remote Smart Parking
Assist system button
Parking Distance Warning system button
Function
Remote Moving F
orward/
Backward Available
Deactivate Remote Smart Parking
Assist system and park/exit your vehicle
manually if it is necessary. While using
Remote Smart Parking Assist system,
Parking Distance Warning system
activates as well. Remote Smart Parking
Assist system will be cancelled if Parking
Distance Warning system is cancelled by
pressing the button to the OFF position.
For operation of Parking Distance
Warning system, refer to the relevant
description in this manual.
WARNING
•
Remote Smart Parking Assist system
may not operate normally if the
vehicle needs wheel alignment
adjustment. Have the vehicle
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
• If you use a different tire or
wheel size rather than the size
recommended by the HYUNDAI
dealer, Remote Smart Parking Assist
system may not work properly.
Always use the same size tire and
wheel.
• Do not use Remote Smart Parking
Assist system when under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Remote Smart Parking Assist system
may not operate properly depending
on the surrounding environment and
other conditions.
• Remote Smart Parking Assist system
may not recognize the object too
close to the vehicle.
• When operating Remote Smart
Parking Assist system, be careful
of the objects such as flower pots
or parking blocks located above
or below the sensor position. Such
object may damage the vehicle or
other objects.
• Remote Smart Parking Assist system
should only be considered as a
supplementary function. The driver
must check the front and rear view
for objects. The operational function
of the system can be affected by
many factors and conditions of the
surroundings, so the responsibility
rests always with the driver.
• Do not let children or other person to
use the smart key.

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Operating Condition
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Use Remote Smart Parking
Assist system when all the below
conditions are met
• When the parking space is a straight line
• When there is enough space to move or exit the vehicle
Non-operating Condition
In the following conditions, Remote
Smart Parking Assist system may not
operate properly or cancelled. Drive the
vehicle manually in the below conditions.
• Curved or diagonal parking space
• An obstacle such as a trash can, bicycle, motorcycle, shopping cart,
narrow pillar etc. is near
• Near a circular pillar or narrow pillar, or a pillar surrounded by objects such
as fire extinguisher, etc.
• Heavy snow, rain or wind
• Bumpy roads
• A vehicle equipped with a snow chain or spare tire
• Tire pressure lower or higher than the standard tire pressure
• Slippery or uneven road
• A vehicle loaded with longer or wider cargo compared to the vehicle or a
trailer connected to the vehicle
• The sensor is positioned incorrectly by an impact to the bumper
• Inclined roads parking
• A problem with the wheel alignment
• Vehicle leaned severely to one side
• Front or rear distance sensors are malfunction or not working properly.
(Refer to Parking Distance Warning
system in this chapter)
• Low battery level of the smart key that requires battery replacement.

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Limitations of the system
• When the vehicle has been parked/ stopped for a long time in a cold
environment, the Remote Moving
Forward/Backward may be delayed
depending on the vehicle condition
when the vehicle is turned on
remotely.
• Remote Smart Parking Assist system may suddenly apply brake to avoid
collision against stationary or moving
object.
• The performance of the system may be degraded and frequently stop
when driving in strong electric field
area.
• When there is any obstacle within the blind-spot area, drive out of the
parking space manually
• Remote Smart Parking Assist system may not recognize the object that
appears suddenly.
WARNING
Do not use Remote Smart Parking Assist
system in the following conditions for
unexpected results may occur and
cause a serious accident.
1. Parking on inclines
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Park and exit manually when you park on
inclines.

2. Parking in snow
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Snow may interfere with sensor
operation or Remote Smart Parking
Assist system may cancel if the road is
slippery while parking.
3. Parking diagonal
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Remote Smart Parking Assist system is
not a supplemental for diagonal parking.
Even if the vehicle is able to enter the
space, do not operate the system.