2022 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID warning

While Driving
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Brake operation
• In an urgent situation, the braking
system enters into the ready status for
prompt reaction against the driver’s
depressing the brake pedal.
• FCA provides additional braking
power for optimum braking
performance, when the driver
depresses the brake pedal.
• The braking control is automatically
deactivated, when the driver sharply
depresses the accelerator pedal, or
when the driver abruptly operates the
steering wheel.
• FCA brake control is automatically
canceled, when risk factors disappear.
CAUTION
• The driver should always use
extreme caution while operating
the vehicle, whether or not there is a
warning message or alarm from FCA
system.
• After the brake control is activated,
the driver must immediately depress
the brake pedal and check the
surroundings. The brake activation
by the system lasts for about 2
seconds.
• If any other warning sound such as
seat belt warning chime is already
generated, Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist system warning
may not sound.
• Playing the vehicle audio system at
high volume may prevent occupants
from hearing the system warning
sounds.
WARNING
The braking control cannot completely
stop the vehicle nor avoid all
collisions. The driver should hold the
responsibility to safely drive and control
the vehicle.
WARNING
The FCA system logic operates within
certain parameters, such as the
distance from the vehicle, pedestrian or
cyclist ahead, the speed of the vehicle
ahead, and the driver’s vehicle speed.
Certain conditions such as inclement
weather and road conditions may affect
the operation of FCA system.
WARNING
Never deliberately drive dangerously to
activate the system.
Information
Exceptional operation of the braking assist
system
• The vehicle drives on a slope or curve.
• The vehicle drives by a pedestrian or
cyclist at the crossroads, traffic signals
or structure.
• The vehicle drives through a tunnel or
near a railroad.
• The vehicle drives where steam, smoke
or shadow is on the road.
• The vehicle drives on a road with a row
of trees or street lamps along the edge.
• There is interference by
electromagnetic waves or electric noise.

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FCA Sensor
„„Front view camera
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„„Front radar
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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.
ÃRefer 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, snow, 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
„„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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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.

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FCA system may work when it
recognizes objects similar in shape or
property to a vehicle, pedestrian or
cyclist.
FCA system is designed to help detect
and monitor the vehicle ahead or detect
a pedestrian or cyclist in the roadway
through radar signals and camera
recognition. It is not designed to detect
bicycles, motorcycles, or smaller
wheeled objects such as luggage bags,
shopping carts, or strollers.
Never try to test the operation of FCA
system. Doing so may cause severe
injury or death.
If the front bumper, front glass, radar or
camera have been replaced or repaired,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
In some instances, FCA system
may be cancelled when subjected to
electromagnetic interference.
Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Junction Turning
FCA-Junction Turning function is
designed to reduce the risk of collision
by detecting and monitoring the
oncoming vehicle ahead. When the
vehicle turns to the left at a junction, the
system recognises the oncoming vehicle
ahead in advance with the front view
camera and the front radar. It produces
warning messages or haptic warning
alarms in accordance with the collision
risk levels.

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Prerequisite for activation
FCA system is on and ready if you select
“Active Assist” or “Warning Only” on
the infotainment system and when the
following prerequisites are satisfied:
-The system detects a oncoming
vehicle in front, which may collide
with your vehicle. It may be activated
when the system recognise the
collision risk at a junction in each
situation.
-The ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
is on.
-The vehicle speed moving toward
your vehicle exceeds approximately 19
mph (30 km/h) or decreases under 44
mph (70 km/h).
-Driving speed exceeds approximately
6 mph (10 km/h) or decreases under
19 mph (30 km/h)
-Direction signals turn on.
CAUTION
• FCA system may not work or only
some part of the warning system may
perform according to the condition,
driving direction or speed of the
vehicle moving toward your vehicle.
• If you select “Warning only”, FCA
system activates and produces only
warning alarms.
WARNING
• FCA system may not produce the
warning alarm or be activated too
late due to the unexpected driving
caused by the approaching vehicles.
• While turning left, only when the turn
signal is on along with the driving
direction, FCA system is activated
toward the approaching vehicles.
FCA warning message and function
control
FCA produces warning messages and
warning alarms as well as vibrates the
steering wheel in accordance with the
collision risk levels whilst the vehicle
turns left at the crossroads. In addition,
the system controls the brakes according
to the collision risk levels.
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Collision warning (First warning)
-The warning message appears on the
LCD display with a warning chime and
the steering wheel vibrates.
-The vehicle may slow down slightly.
-The system works when the vehicle
speed is under 19 mph (30 km/h).
(The operable speed range might be
reduced according to the condition
and surroundings of the approaching
vehicles.)
-If you select “Warning Only” on the
LCD display or infotainment system,
the system does not control the
brake so you should control the brake
directly.