Hyundai Sonata 2020 Owner's Manual

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System Description
Blind-Spot Collision Warning
Blind-Spot Collision Warning system
uses rear corner radar sensors to monitor
and warn the driver of an approaching
vehicle in the driver’s blind spot area.
(1) Blind-spot vehicle warning
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BCW system detects and warns vehicles
in blind-spot.
The blind spot detection range varies
relative to vehicle speed.
Note that if your vehicle is traveling
much faster than the vehicles around
you, the warning will not occur.(2) Fast approach vehicle warning
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BCW system will alert you when a vehicle
is detected approaching in an adjacent
lane at a high rate of speed. If the driver
activates the turn signal when the system
detects an oncoming vehicle, the system
sounds an audible alert.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist
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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
system detects the front lane through the
front view camera installed on the upper
front windshield and detects the side/
rear areas through rear corner radars.
BLIND-SPOT COLLISION WARNING (BCW) / BLIND-SPOT
COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST (BCA) (IF EQUIPPED)

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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
system may activate the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) in accordance
with a colliding possibility with an
approaching vehicle while changing
lanes. It is to lower the colliding risk or
help mitigate the colliding damage.
WARNING
• Always be aware of road conditions
while driving and be alert for
unexpected situations even though
the Blind-Spot Collision Warning
system and Blind-Spot Collision-
Avoidance Assist system are
operating.
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning system
and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist system are supplemental
systems to assist you. Always pay
attention, while driving, for your
safety. Do not entirely rely on the
systems or an accident may occur.
• Blind-Spot Collision Warning system
and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist system are not substitutes
for proper and safe driving. Always
drive safely and use caution when
changing lanes or backing up the
vehicle.
Blind-Spot Collision Warning system
and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist system may not detect every
object alongside the vehicle.
System Setting and Activation
System setting
• The driver can activate the system
by placing the ignition switch to the
ON position and by selecting ‘User
Settings → Driver Assistance → Blind-
Spot Safety’
- BCA and BCW turn on and get ready to be activated when ‘Active
assist’ is selected. Then, if a vehicle
approaches the driver’s blind spot
area a warning sounds or braking
power is applied.
- BCW turns on and gets ready to be activated when ‘Warning only’
is selected. Then, if a vehicle
approaches the driver’s blind spot
area a warning sounds. Braking
assist will not be applied in this
setting.
- If you select “Off”, BCW system deactivates.
• If the engine is turned off then on again, the system maintains the
previous state.
• The driver can select the initial warning activation time in the
User Settings in the LCD display
or infotainment system display by
selecting ‘User Settings → Driver
Assistance → Warning Timing’.

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• The options for the initial Blind-Spot Collision Warning includes the
following:
- Normal: 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.
- Later: 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 →
Driver Assistance → Warning Volume →
High/Medium/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:
- Vehicle speed is between 40 mph and 112 mph (60 km/h and 180
km/h).
- The system detects both of the lane lines.
- An approaching 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 vehicle 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
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First stage alert
If a vehicle is detected within the
boundary o
f 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.
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Second stage alert
A warning chime to alert the driver will
activ
ate 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 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 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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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)
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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.
 Refer 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 both of the sensors on the rear
bumper is blocked by dirt or snow or a
foreign object.
- Driving in rural areas where the sensor does not detect another vehicle for an
extended period of time.
- When there is inclement weather such as heavy snow or rain.
- A trailer 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’
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Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning
(BCW) system
If there is a problem with BCW system,
a w
arning 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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Check Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist (BCA) system
If there is a problem with BCA system,
a w
arning 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.