HYUNDAI KONA 2022 Owners Manual

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OOS070110N
With the engine on, select ‘Driver
Settings menu to change the Warning
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 Blind-Spot Safety
system.
Even though ‘Normal’ is selected
for Warning Timing, if the vehicles
approaches at high speed, the initial
warning activation time may seem
late.
Select ‘Late’ for Warning Timing
when traffic is light and when driving
speed is slow.
Blind- Spot Safety system
operation
Warning and control
Left-side
Right-side
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To warn the driver a vehicle is
detected, the warning light on the
side view mirror will illuminate.
The function will operate when your
vehicle speed is above 12 mph (20
km/h) and the speed of the vehicle in
the blind spot area is above 7 mph (10
km/h).

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Collision warning will operate when
the turn signal is turned on in the
direction of the detected vehicle.
Settings menu, the collision warning
will operate when your vehicle
approaches the lane the blind spot
vehicle is detected.
To warn the driver of a collision, the
warning light on the side view mirror
will blink. At the same time, an audible
warning will sound.
When the turn signal is turned off or
you move away from the lane, the
collision warning will be canceled
and the function will return to vehicle
detection state.
WARNING
The detecting range of the rear
corner radar is determined by a
standard road width, therefore, on
a narrow road, the function may
detect other vehicles two lanes over
and warn you. In contrast, on a wide
road, the function may not be able to
detect a vehicle driving in the next
lane and may not warn you.
When the hazard warning flasher is
on, the collision warning by the turn
signal will not operate.
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To warn the driver of a collision, the
warning light on the side view mirror
will blink and a warning message will
appear on the cluster. At the same
time, an audible warning will sound.
The function will operate when your
vehicle speed is between 40~120
mph (60~200 km/h) and both lane
markings of the driving lane are
detected.
Emergency braking will be assisted to
help prevent collision with the vehicle
in the blind spot area.
WARNING
Collision-Avoidance Assist will
be canceled under the following
circumstances:
-Your vehicle enters the next lane
by a certain distance
-Your vehicle is away from the
collision risk
-The steering wheel is sharply
steered
-The brake pedal is depressed
-Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
is operating
After function operation or lane
change, you must drive to the center
of the lane. The function will not
operate if the vehicle is not driven in
the center of the lane.

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OOS070031L
To warn the driver of a collision, the
warning light on the side view mirror
will blink and a warning message will
appear on the cluster. At the same
time, an audible warning will sound.
The function will operate when your
vehicle speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h)
and the speed of the vehicle in the
blind spot area is above 3 mph (5
km/h).
Emergency braking will be assisted to
help prevent collision with the vehicle
in the blind spot area.
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When the vehicle is stopped due
to emergency braking, the ‘Drive
appear on the cluster.
For your safety, the driver should
depress the brake pedal immediately
and check the surroundings.
Brake control will end after the vehicle
is stopped by emergency braking for
approximately 2 seconds.

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WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Blind-Spot Safety system:
For your safety, change the Settings
after parking the vehicle at a safe
location.
If any other function’s warning
message is displayed or audible
warning is generated, Blind-Spot
Safety system’s warning message
may not be displayed and audible
warning may not be generated.
You may not hear the warning sound
of Blind-Spot Safety system if the
surrounding is noisy.
Blind-Spot Safety system may not
operate if the driver applies the
brake pedal to avoid collision.
When Blind-Spot Safety system
is operating, braking control by
the function will automatically
cancel when the driver excessively
depresses the accelerator pedal or
sharply steers the vehicle.
During Blind-Spot Safety system
operation, the vehicle may stop
suddenly injuring passengers and
shifting loose objects. Always have
the seat belt on and keep loose
objects secured.
Even if there is a problem with Blind-
Spot Safety system, the vehicle’s
basic braking performance will
operate normally.
Blind-Spot Safety system does not
operate in all situations or cannot
avoid all collisions.
Blind-Spot Safety system may warn
the driver late or may not warn the
driver depending on the road and
driving conditions.
Driver should maintain control
of the vehicle at all times. Do not
depend on Blind-Spot Safety system.
Maintain a safe braking distance, and
if necessary, depress the brake pedal
to reduce driving speed or to stop
the vehicle.
Never operate Blind-Spot Safety
system on people, animal, objects,
etc. It may cause serious injury or
death.
WARNING
The brake control may not operate
properly depending on the status of
ESC (Electronic Stability Control).
There will only be a warning when:
-The ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
warning light is on
-ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is
engaged in a different function

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Blind- Spot Safety system
malfunction and limitation
Blind- Spot Safety system
malfunction
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When Blind-Spot Safety system is not
working properly, the ‘Check Blind-Spot
will appear on the cluster, and the
function will turn off automatically or the
function will be limited. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
OTM070100N
When the side view mirror warning
light is not working properly, the ‘Check
message will appear on the cluster. Have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Blind- Spot Safety system disabled
OTM070098N
When the rear bumper around the rear
corner radar or sensor is covered with
foreign material, such as snow or rain,
or installing a trailer or carrier, it can
reduce the detecting performance and
temporarily limit or disable Blind-Spot
Safety system.
If this occurs, the ‘Blind-Spot Safety
warning message will appear on the
cluster.
The function will operate normally
when such foreign material or trailer,
etc. is removed, and then the engine is
restarted.
If the function does not operate normally
after it is removed, Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
WARNING
Even though the warning message
does not appear on the cluster, Blind-
Spot Safety system may not properly
operate.
Blind-Spot Safety system may not
properly operate in an area (e.g.
open terrain) where any objects are
not detected right after the engine
is turned on, or when the detecting
sensor is blocked with foreign
material right after the engine is
turned on.

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CAUTION
Turn off Blind-Spot Safety system to
install a trailer, carrier, etc., or remove
the trailer, carrier, etc. to use Blind-Spot
Safety system.
Limitations of Blind- Spot Safety
system
Blind-Spot Safety system may not
operate normally, or the function
may operate unexpectedly under the
following circumstances:
There is inclement weather, such as
heavy snow, heavy rain, etc.
The rear corner radar is covered with
snow, rain, dirt, etc.
The temperature around the rear
corner radar is high or low
Driving on a highway (or motorway)
ramp
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 sound barriers,
guardrails, central dividers, entry
barriers, street lamps, signs,
tunnels, walls, etc. (including double
structures)
Driving in large areas where there are
few vehicles or structures (i.e. desert,
meadow, suburb, etc.)
Driving through a narrow road where
trees or grass are overgrown
Driving on a wet road surface, such as
a puddle on the road
The other vehicle drives very close
behind your vehicle, or the other
vehicle passes by your vehicle in close
proximity
The speed of the other vehicle is very
fast that it passes by your vehicle in a
short time
Your vehicle passes by the other
vehicle
Your vehicle changes lane
Your vehicle has started at the same
time as the vehicle next to you and
has accelerated
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 trailer or carrier is installed around
the rear corner radar
The bumper around the rear corner
radar is covered with objects, such as
a bumper sticker, bumper guard, bike
rack, etc.
The bumper around the rear corner
radar is impacted, damaged or the
radar is out of position
Your vehicle height is low or high
due to heavy loads, abnormal tire
pressure, etc.
Blind-Spot Safety system may not
operate normally, or the function
may operate unexpectedly when the
following objects are detected:
A motorcycle or bicycle is detected
A vehicle such as a flat trailer is
detected
A big vehicle such as a bus or truck is
detected
A moving obstacle such as a
pedestrian, animal, shopping cart or a
baby stroller is detected
A vehicle with low height such as a
sports car is detected

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attention is required in the following
circumstances:
The vehicle severely vibrates while
driving over a bumpy road, uneven
road or concrete patch
Driving on a slippery surface due to
snow, water puddle, ice, etc.
The tire pressure is low or a tire is
damaged
The brake is reworked
The vehicle makes abrupt lane
changes
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WARNING
Driving on a curve
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Blind-Spot Safety system may not
operate properly when driving on a
curved road. The function may not
detect the vehicle in the next lane.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions while driving.
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Blind-Spot Safety system may not
operate properly when driving on
a curved road. The function may
recognize a vehicle in the same lane.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions while driving.

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Driving where the road is merging/
dividing
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Blind-Spot Safety system may not
operate properly when driving where
the road merges or divides. The
function may not detect the vehicle
in the next lane.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions while driving.
Driving on a slope
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Blind-Spot Safety system may not
operate properly when driving on a
slope. The function may not detect
the vehicle in the next lane or may
incorrectly detect the ground or
structure.
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions while driving.
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Driving where the heights of the
lanes are different
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Blind-Spot Safety system may not
operate properly when driving where
the heights of the lanes are different.
The function may not detect the
vehicle on a road with different lane
heights (underpass joining section,
grade separated intersections, etc.).
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions while driving.
WARNING
When you are towing a trailer or
another vehicle, make sure that you
turn off Blind-Spot Safety system.
Blind-Spot Safety system may not
operate normally if interfered by
strong electromagnetic waves.
Blind-Spot Safety system may not
operate for 3 seconds after the
vehicle is started, or the front view
camera or rear corner radars are
initialized.
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