2023 HYUNDAI SONATA warning light

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Warning and System Control
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
„„Left side
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„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 vehicle 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 help 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
wheel, 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 vehicle drives a certain distance away
- The vehicle direction is changed against the possible-colliding point
- The steering wheel is abruptly moved
- The brake pedal is depressed
- After 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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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 Volume
With the Engine Start/Stop button in the
ON position, select ‘Driver Assistance
→ Warning Volume ’ from the Settings
menu to change the Warning Volume to
‘High’, ‘Medium’, or ‘Low’ for Blind-Spot
Safety system.
If you change the warning volume,
the Warning Volume of other Driver
Assistance systems may change.
CAUTION
• The setting of the Warning Timing
and Warning Volume applies to all
functions of the Warning.
• Even though ‘Normal’ is selected
for Warning Timing, if the vehicles
approaches at high speed from the
rear, the initial warning activation
time may seem late.
• Select ‘Late’ for Warning Timing
when traffic is light and when driving
speed is slow.
Information
If the engine is restarted, Warning Timing
and Warning Volume will maintain the last setting.
Function operation
Function warning
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Collision warning when exiting vehicle
• When an approaching vehicle from
the rear is detected at the moment a
door is opened, the ‘Watch for traffic’
warning message will appear on the
cluster, and an audible warning will sound.
• Safe Exit Assist will warn the driver
when your vehicle speed is below 3
km/h (2 mph), and the speed of the
approaching vehicle from the rear is
above 5 km/h (3 mph).

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Driver Attention Warning system displays
the condition of the driver’s fatigue level
and inattentive driving practices.
System Setting and Operation
System setting
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• Selecting Driver Attention Warning function
Driver Attention Warning can be
activated from the Users Settings
mode in the cluster LCD display
or infotainment system display(if
equipped) by following the procedure
below.
1. Set the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Select “User Settings → Driver
Assistance → Driver Attention
Warning → Inattentive Driving
Warning” on the LCD display
or infotainment system display.
Deselect the setting to turn off the
system.
• If the vehicle is turned off then on
again, the system maintains the last
setting.
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• Selecting Warning Timing
The driver can select the initial
warning activation time from the User
Settings in the cluster LCD display
or infotainment system display(if
equipped) by selecting ‘User Settings
→ Driver Assistance → Warning
Timing → Normal/Later’.
The options for the initial Driver
Attention Warning includes the
following: - Normal: When this option is selected, the
initial Driver Attention 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.
- Later: Select this warning activation time
when the traffic is light and you are
driving at low speeds.
Information
If you change the warning timing, the
warning time of other systems may change.
Driver attention warning (Daw) (if equippeD)

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Information
The system may suggest a break according
to the driver’s driving pattern or habits
even if the driver doesn’t feel fatigue.
NOTICE
• Driver Attention Warning system
utilizes the camera sensor on the
front windshield for its operation. To
keep the camera sensor in the best
condition, you should observe the
followings:
• 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 cause a malfunction of Driver
Attention Warning system.
• Pay extreme caution to keep the
camera sensor dry.
• Never disassemble the camera
assembly, or apply any impact on the
camera assembly.
If the sensor is forcibly moved out
of proper alignment, the system
may not operate correctly. Have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
• Driver Attention Warning system may
not provide alerts in the following
situations:
• Driver Attention Warning system
is using the front view camera. To
optimize the function of the front
view camera, the driver should
manage carefully. For detailed
information, please refer to the
warning statements in Lane Keeping
Assist system section.
• The lane detection performance
is limited. (For more information,
refer to “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)”
section in this chapter.)
• The vehicle is erratically driven
or is abruptly turned for obstacle
avoidance (e.g. construction area,
other vehicles, fallen objects, bumpy
road).
• Forward drivability of the vehicle is
severely undermined (possibly due
to wide variation in tire pressures,
uneven tire wear-out, toe-in/toe-out
alignment).
• The vehicle is driven on a curvy road.
• The vehicle is driven through a windy
area.
• The vehicle is driven on a bumpy
road.
• The vehicle is controlled by the
following driving assist systems:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
system
- Lane Keeping Assist system
- Smart Cruise Control system
- Lane Following Assist system
CAUTION
Playing the vehicle audio system at
high volume may prevent occupants
from hearing Driver Attention Warning
system warning sounds.

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(1) Cruise indicator
(2) Set speed
(3) Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
To see the SCC screen on the LCD display
in the cluster, select Driving Assist mode (
). For more information, refer to "LCD
Display Modes" section in chapter 4.
Smart Cruise Control system allows you
to program the vehicle to help maintain
the desired speed and minimum distance
between the vehicle ahead.
Smart Cruise Control system will
automatically adjust your vehicle speed
to maintain your programmed speed
and following distance without requiring
you to depress the accelerator or brake pedals.
WARNING
For your safety, please read the owner's
manual before using Smart Cruise
Control system.
WARNING
Smart Cruise Control system is not a
substitute for safe driving practices, but
a convenience function only. It is the
responsibility of the driver to always
check the speed and distance to the
vehicle ahead.
WARNING
Take the following precautions: • Always set the vehicle speed under
the speed limit in your country.
• If Smart Cruise Control is left on,
(cruise (
) indicator
light in the instrument cluster is
illuminated) Smart Cruise Control
can be activated unintentionally.
Keep Smart Cruise Control system
off (cruise (
) indicator
light OFF) when Smart Cruise Control
is not in use, to avoid inadvertently
setting a speed.
• Use Smart Cruise Control system only
when traveling on open highways in
good weather.
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Do not use Smart Cruise Control
when it may not be safe to keep the
vehicle at a constant speed:
- When driving in heavy traffic or
when traffic conditions make it
difficult to drive at a constant speed
- When driving on rainy, icy, or
snow-covered roads
- When driving on a steep downhill or uphill
- When driving in windy areas
- When driving in parking lots
- When driving near crash barriers
- When driving on a sharp curve
- When driving with limited view
(possibly due to bad weather, such
as fog, snow, rain or sandstorm)
- When the vehicle sensing
ability decreases due to vehicle
modification resulting level
difference of the vehicle's front
and rear
• Unexpected situations may lead to
possible accidents. Pay attention
continuously to road conditions
and driving even when smart cruise
control system is being operated.
Smart Cruise Control Switch
CRUISE/:Turns cruise control system
on or off.
RES+: Resumes or increases cruise control speed.
SET-: Sets or decreases cruise control speed.
:Sets vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
CANCEL (CNCL): Cancels cruise control operation.
To Convert to Cruise Control
Mode
The driver may choose to only use the
conventional Cruise Control mode
(speed control function) by doing as
follows:
1. Turn Smart Cruise Control system on (the cruise indicator light will be on
but the system will not be activated).
2. Push and hold the Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance button for more than 2 seconds.
3. Choose between “Smart Cruise Control” and “Cruise Control”.
When the system is canceled using the CRUISE/
button or the CRUISE button
is used after the engine is turned on, the
Smart Cruise Control mode will turn on.
WARNING
When using the Cruise Control mode,
you must manually adjust the distance
to other vehicles by depressing the
brake pedal. The system does not
automatically adjust the distance to
vehicles in front of you.