2021 HYUNDAI SONATA Owners Manual

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• The options for the initial Blind-
Spot Collision Warning includes the
following:
- N

ormal:
When this condition is selected, the
initial Blind-Spot Collision Warning
is activated normally. If this setting
feels sensitive change the option to
‘Later’.
The warning activation time may
feel late if a vehicle at the side or
rear abruptly accelerates.
- La

ter:
Select this warning activation time
when the traffic is light and you are
driving in a low speed.
Information
If you change the warning timing, the
warning time of other systems may
change. Always be aware before changing
the warning timing.
• The driver can select the warning
volume of Blind-Spot Collision
Warning in the User Settings in the
LCD display or infotainment system
display
by selecting ‘User Settings →
Driv

er Assistance → Warning Volume →
High/M

edium/Low’.
Information
If you change the warning volume, the
warning volume of other systems may
change. Always be aware before changing
the warning volume.
Operating Conditions
The system enters the ready status,
when ‘Active Assist’ or ‘Warning Only’ is
selected and the following conditions are
satisfied:
• Active Assist
(1)

Blind-
Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
system will activate when:
- V

ehicle speed is between 40 mph
and 112 mph (60 km/h and 180
km/h).
- The s

ystem detects both of the lane
lines.
- An appr

oaching vehicle is detected
next to or behind your vehicle.
(2)

Blind-
Spot Collision Warning system
will activate when:
The vehicle speed is above about 20
mph (30 km/h).
• Warning Only
(1)

Blind-
Spot Collision Warning system
will activate when:
- The v

ehicle speed is above 20 mph
(30 km/h).


Blind-
Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
system is not activated.

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Warning and System Control
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
•„Left side
•„Right side
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First stage alert
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary of the system, a warning light
will illuminate on the side view mirror
and the head up display (if equipped).
Once the detected vehicle is no longer
within the blind spot area, the warning
will turn off according to the driving
conditions of the vehicle.
•„Left side
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•„Right side
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[A] : Warning sound
Second stage alert
A warning chime to alert the driver will
activate when:
1.
A v
ehicle 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 side view mirror and the
head up display (if equipped) will also
blink. And a warning chime will sound.
If you turn off the turn signal indicator,
the second stage alert will be
deactivated.
Once the detected vehicle is no longer
within the blind spot area, the warning
will turn off according to the driving
conditions of the vehicle.
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WARNING
• The warning light on the side view
mirror will illuminate 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 Blind-Spot
Collision-Avoidance Assist 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 surroundings while driving.
CAUTION
• The driver should always use
extreme caution while operating
the vehicle, whether or not the
warning light on the side view mirror
illuminates or there is a warning
alarm.
• Playing the vehicle audio system at
high volume may offset the Blind-
Spot Collision Warning system
warning sounds.
• The warning of Blind-Spot Collision-
Avoidance Assist system may not
sound while other system’s warning
sounds.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
system may apply braking power, when
an approaching vehicle is detected
within a certain distance next to or
behind your vehicle.
It gently applies braking power on the
tire, which is located in the opposite
side of the possibly-colliding point. The
instrument cluster will inform the driver
of the system activation.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
system is automatically deactivated
when:
- The v

ehicle drives a certain distance
away
- The v

ehicle direction is changed
against the possible-colliding point
- The s

teering wheel is abruptly moved
- The br

ake pedal is depressed
- A

fter a certain period of time
The driver should drive the vehicle in the
middle of the vehicle lanes to keep the
system in the ready status.
When the vehicle drives too close to one
side of the vehicle lanes, the system may
not properly operate.
In addition, the system may not properly
control your vehicle in accordance with
driving situations. Thus, always pay close
attention to road situations.

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WARNING
• The driver is responsible for accurate
steering.
• Do not unnecessarily operate the
steering wheel, when Blind-Spot
Collision-Avoidance Assist system is
in operation.
• Always pay extreme caution while
driving. The Blind-Spot Collision-
Avoidance Assist system may not
operate or unnecessarily operate
in accordance with your driving
situations.
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist system is not a substitute
for safe driving practices, but a
convenience function only. It is
the responsibility of the driver to
always drive cautiously to prevent
unexpected and sudden situations
from occurring. Pay attention to the
road conditions at all times.
Detecting Sensors
(Front view camera and Rear
corner radar)
•„Front view camera
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•„Rear corner radars
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Front view camera
The front view camera is a sensor
detecting the lane. If the sensors are
covered with snow, rain or foreign
substance, the system may temporarily
be cancelled and not work properly
until the system is cancelled due to the
degradation of the sensor’s detection
performance. Always keep the sensor
clean.


R
efer to Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) for
cautions for the front view camera.
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Rear corner radar
The rear corner radars are the sensors
inside the rear bumper for detecting the
side and rear areas. Always keep the rear
bumper clean for proper operation of the
system.
CAUTION
• The system may not work properly
when the bumper has been
damaged, or if the rear bumper has
been replaced or repaired.
• The sensing range differs somewhat
according to the width of the road.
When the road is narrow, the system
may detect other vehicles in the next
lane. On the other hand, when the
road is wide, the system may not
detect vehicles on both lanes and
may not warn.
• The system may turn off due to
strong electromagnetic waves.
• Always keep the sensors clean.
• NEVER arbitrarily disassemble the
sensor component nor apply any
impact on the sensor component.
• Be careful not to apply unnecessary
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. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer. •
Do not apply foreign objects such as
a bumper sticker or a bumper guard
near the radar sensor or apply paint
to the sensor area. Doing so may
adversely affect the performance of
the sensor.
• NEVER install any accessories or
stickers on the front windshield, nor
tint the front windshield.
• Pay extreme caution to keep the
front view camera out of water.
• NEVER locate any reflective objects
(i.e. white paper, mirror) over the
crash pad. Any light reflection may
cause a malfunction of the system.

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Warning message
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Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)
system disabled.
Radar blocked
This warning message may appear when:
- One or bo
th of the sensors on the rear
bumper is blocked by dirt or snow or a
foreign object.
- Driving in rur

al areas where the sensor
does not detect another vehicle for an
extended period of time.
- When ther

e is inclement weather such
as heavy snow or rain.
- A tr

ailer or carrier or another object is
installed around the rear view radars.
If any of these conditions occur, the
system will turn off automatically.
When 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
sensors are 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 have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
Turn off BCW, BCA and RCCW, RCCA
system (if equipped) when a trailer or
carrier is installed.
- Deactivate BCW

, BCA system by
deselecting `User Settings → Driver
Assistance → Blind-Spot Safety → Off'
- Deactivate RCCW

, RCCA system by
deselecting ‘User Settings → Driver
Assistance → Parking Safety → Rear
Cross-Traffic Safety’
•„Type A•„Type B
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Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) system
If there is a problem with BCW system,
a warning message will appear. The
system will turn off automatically. BCA
will not operate also if BCW system turns
off due to malfunction. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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•„Type A•„Type B
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Check Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist (BCA) system
If there is a problem with BCA system,
a warning message will appear. The
system will turn off automatically. BCW
will still operate even if BCA system turns
off due to malfunction. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
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.
• The system may not work around 15
seconds after starting the vehicle or
the initialization or rebooting of the
front view camera.
• When a trailer or carrier is installed.
• The vehicle drives in inclement
weather such as heavy rain or snow.
• The sensors are polluted with rain,
snow, mud, etc.
• The rear bumper where the sensors
are 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 trunk,
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 drives on a curved road.
• The vehicle drives through a tollgate.
• The road pavement (or the peripheral
ground) abnormally contains metallic
components (i.e. possibly due to
subway construction).
• There is a fixed object near the
vehicle, such as a guardrail.

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• 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 structure.
• A big vehicle is near such as a bus or
truck.
• When the other vehicle approaches
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 brake pedal is depressed.
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is
activated.
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
malfunctions.
• The tire pressure is low or a tire is
damaged.
• The brake is reworked.
• The vehicle abruptly changes driving
direction.
• The vehicle makes sharp lane
changes.
• The vehicle sharply stops.
• 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.
• Lane Keeping Assist does not operate
normally. (if equipped)
• For more information, refer to “Lane
Keeping Assist (LKA)” in this chapter.
While Driving