2020 Hyundai Sonata sensor

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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
system is designed to detect the
vehicle, a pedestrian or cyclist ahead (if
equipped) in the roadway through front
radar signals and front view camera
recognition to warn the driver that a
collision is imminent, and if necessary,
apply emergency braking.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist system:
• This system is only a supplemental
system and it is not intended to,
nor does it replace the need for
extreme care and attention of
the driver. The sensing range and
objects detectable by the sensors
are limited. Pay attention to the road
conditions at all times.
• Drive at posted speed limits and
accordance to road conditions.
• Always drive cautiously to prevent
unexpected and sudden situations
from occurring. FCA does not always
stop the vehicle completely.
System Setting and Activation
System setting
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• Setting Forward Safety function
The driver can activate FCA by placing
the ignition switch to the ON position
and by selecting:
‘User Settings → Driver Assistance →
Forward Safety’ - If you select ‘Active Assist’, FCA system activates. FCA produces
warning messages and warning
alarms in accordance with the
collision risk levels. Braking assist
will be applied in accordance with
the collision risk.
- If you select ‘Warning Only’, FCA system activates and produces only
warning alarms in accordance with
the collision risk levels. Braking
assist will not be applied in this
setting.
- If you select ‘Off’, FCA system deactivates. If you turn the ESC off
stage 2, FCA deactivates and the
warning light comes on.
FORWARD COLLISION – AVOIDANCE ASSIST (FCA) - SENSOR
FUSION (IF EQUIPPED)

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FCA Sensor
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These sensors detect frontal vehicles,
pedestrian and cyclist.
In order for FCA system to operate
properly, always make sure the sensor
cover or sensor is clean and free of dirt,
snow, and debris.
Dirt, snow, or foreign substances on the
sensor cover or sensor may adversely
affect the sensing performance of the
sensor. Always keep these clean.
 Refer to “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)” for cautions for the front camera.
NOTICE
• Do not apply license plate frame or
foreign objects such as a bumper
sticker or a bumper guard near the
radar sensor. Doing so may adversely
affect the sensing performance of
the radar.
• Always keep the radar sensor and
cover clean and free of dirt and
debris.
• Use only a soft cloth to wash the
vehicle. Do not spray pressurized
water directly on the sensor or
sensor cover.
• Be careful not to apply unnecessary
force on the radar sensor or sensor
cover. If the sensor is forcibly moved
out of proper alignment, FCA system
may not operate correctly. In this
case, a warning message may not
be displayed. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
• If the front bumper becomes
damaged in the area around the
radar sensor, FCA system may not
operate properly. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
• Use only genuine parts to repair or
replace a damaged sensor or sensor
cover. Do not apply paint to the
sensor cover.

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NOTICE
NEVER install any accessories or
stickers on the front windshield, or tint
the front windshield.
NEVER place any reflective objects
(i.e. white paper, mirror) over the
dashboard. Any light reflection may
prevent the system from functioning
properly.
Pay extreme caution to keep the camera
dry.
NEVER disassemble the camera
assembly, or apply any impact on the
camera assembly.
Information
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer when:
• The windshield glass is replaced.
• The radar sensor or cover gets
damaged or replaced.
Warning message and warning light
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
system disabled. Camera obscured / Radar
blocked
When the sensor cover is blocked with
dirt, sno

w, or debris, FCA system may
not detect other vehicles. If this occurs, a
warning message will appear on the LCD
display.
The system will operate normally when
such dirt, snow or debris is removed.
FCA may not properly operate in an area
(e.g. open terrain), where any substances
are not detected after turning ON the
vehicle.
Also, even though a warning message
does not appear on the LCD display, FCA
may not properly operate.
WARNING
FCA system may not activate according
to the road conditions, inclement
weather, driving conditions or traffic
conditions.

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System Malfunction
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Check Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
system
When FCA is not working properly, FCA
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arning light () will illuminate and the
warning message will appear for a few
seconds. After the message disappears,
the master warning light (
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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.
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.

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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
• 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

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• Driving on a curve 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.

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• Driving on a slope 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.