HYUNDAI SONATA 2023 Owners Manual

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Function malfunction and
limitations
Function malfunction
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When Safe Exit Assist is not working
properly, the ‘Check Blind-Spot Safety
system’ warning message will appear
on the cluster, and the system will turn
off automatically or the system will be
limited. We recommend that the system
be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer. Function disabled
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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 Safe Exit
Assist.
If this occurs, the ‘Blind-Spot Safety
function disabled. Radar blocked’
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, we recommend
that the system be inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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WARNING
• Even though the warning message
does not appear on the cluster, Safe
Exit Assist may not properly operate.
• Safe Exit Assist may not properly
operate in an area (e.g. open
terrain) where any substance 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.
CAUTION
Turn off Safe Exit Assist to install a
trailer, carrier, etc., or remove the
trailer, carrier, etc. to use Safe Exit
Assist. Limitations of the function
Safe Exit Assist may not operate
normally, or the function may operate
unexpectedly under the following
circumstances: •
Getting off the vehicle where trees or
grass are overgrown
• Getting off the vehicle where the road
is wet
• The approaching vehicle is very fast or
very slow WARNING
• Safe Exit Assist may not operate
normally if interfered by strong
electromagnetic waves.
• Safe Exit Assist may not operate for 3
seconds after the vehicle is started,
or rear corner radars are initialized.

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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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Display of the driver’s attention level
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„„Attentive driving
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„„Inattentive driving
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The driver can monitor his/her driving
conditions on the cluster LCD display. The DAW screen will appear when you
select the Driving Assist mode tab (
) on the LCD display if the system is
activated. (For more information, refer
to “LCD Display Modes” section in
chapter 4.) • The driver’s attention level is displayed
on the scale of 1 to 5. The lower the
level is, the more inattentive the driver is.
• The level decreases when the driver
does not take a break for a certain
period of time.
• The level increases when the driver
attentively drives for a certain period
of time.
• When the driver turns on the system
while driving, it displays ‘Last Break
time’ and level.

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Take a break
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• The “Consider taking a break”
message appears on the cluster LCD
display and a warning sounds to
suggest that the driver take a break,
when the driver’s attention level is
below 1.
• Driver Attention Warning system
will not suggest a break, when the
total driving time is shorter than 10
minutes.
• System will not suggest a break, if
"Consider taking a break" message
appears within 10 minutes.
• Depending on the driver's driving style
and habits, system can be suggest to
rest even when driver is not tired.
CAUTION
If any other warning sound such as
seat belt warning chime is already
generated, Driver Attention Warning
system warning may not sound.
Resetting the System
• The last break time is set to 00:00 and
the driver’s attention level is set to 5
(very attentive) when the driver resets
Driver Attention Warning system.
• Driver Attention Warning system
resets the last break time to 00:00
and the driver’s attention level to 5 in
the following situations.
- The engine is turned OFF.
- The driver unfastens the seat belt and then opens the driver’s door.
- The vehicle is stopped for more than 10 minutes.
• Driver Attention Warning system
operates again, when the driver
restarts driving.

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System Standby
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Driver Attention Warning system
enters the ready status and displays
the ‘Standby’ screen in the following
situations.
- Driving speed is over 180 km/h (110 mph).
System Malfunction
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Check Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system
When the “Check Driver Attention
Warning (DAW) system” warning
message appears, the system is not
working properly. In this case, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
• Driver Attention Warning 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.
• The driver who feels fatigued should
take a break, even though there is no
break suggestion by Driver Attention
Warning system.

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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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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (if equipped)
After the vehicle in front departs an alert
informs the driver.
System setting
With the engine ON, Leading Vehicle
Departure Alert function turns on and
gets ready to be activated when the
‘User Settings → Driver Assistance →
Driver Attention Warning → Leading
Vehicle Departure Alert’ is selected on
the cluster. The function stops operation
when the setting is deactivated.
However, if the engine is turned off then
on again, the function maintains the
previous state.
Operating conditions
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After the vehicle in front departs, the
message is displayed on the cluster with the alarm.
WARNING
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
function oonly assists the driver
and the function may not sound
the alarm even the vehicle in front departs.
• Even though the function allows the
driver to recognize the departure of
the vehicle in front, the driver should
always be aware of the surroundings
and operate the vehicle.
CAUTION
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
function 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.
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
function will not be in the ENABLED
state when:
- The vehicle stops on a speed bump or on a slope.
- The vehicle stops during turning
right or driving on a curve.
- The function may not work
around 15 seconds after starting
the vehicle or the initialization
or rebooting of the front view
camera.

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Limitations
The leading Vehicle Departure Alert
function may not properly operate
with limited alerting in the following
situations:
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[A] : Your vehicle • When a vehicle cuts in front of your
vehicle (No vehicle ahead)
If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle within the sensor to detect distance to
the vehicle ahead, it may not operate
to alert.
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[A] : Your vehicle, [B] : Vehicle in front • When a vehicle cuts in front of your
vehicle (vehicle ahead)
According to the cut-in position, the function may operate to alert the
driver or it may not alert the driver of
the departure of the vehicle in front or
the vehicle cut in.
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[A] : Your vehicle, [B] : Vehicle in front • When a vehicle in front turns right or
left or makes a U-turn
If a vehicle in front turns the steering wheel rapidly and drives away from a
closer distance, it may not operate to
alert the driver.
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• When a vehicle in front makes a
quick start
If a vehicle in front makes a quick start, the function may alert earlier or
it may not alert to the driver.

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• When there is a pedestrian or bicycle
between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead
- The function may misrecognize and alert to you if a pedestrian or bicycle
moves around between your vehicle
and a vehicle ahead.
- It may not alert to the driver for the safety of pedestrians or bicycles
that pass around your vehicle even
though the vehicle in front departs.
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• When parking your vehicle at a
parking lot, rest area or shoulder
If a vehicle in front tries to park and moves far from your vehicle, the
function may alert.
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• When driving a road with lots of
vehicles in front
If you pass a tollgate or intersection with lots of vehicles or you drive
where lanes are merged or divided
frequently, it may not alert or alert in a
wrong way since the function cannot
specify a vehicle in front.