HYUNDAI SONATA 2023 Owners Manual

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Detecting Sensors
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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 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. 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.

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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
sensor is 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 RCCA system
when a trailer or carrier is installed.
Deactivate BCW and BCA system
by selecting “User Settings → Driver Assistance → Blind-Spot Safety → Off”
Deactivate RCCW and 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 warning message will appear. The
system will turn off automatically. RCCW
and RCCA will not operate also if BCW
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. • When a trailer or carrier is installed.
• The vehicle drives in inclement
weather such as heavy rain or snow.
• The radar sensor is polluted with rain,
snow, mud, etc.
• The rear bumper where the radar
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.

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•
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 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.
• 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 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 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.
• If the vehicle moves backward after
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[A] : Structure • Driving where there is a vehicle or
structure near
The system may not operate properly
when driving where there is a vehicle
or structure near.
In certain instances, the system may
not detect the vehicle approaching
from behind and the warning or brake
may not operate properly.
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• When the vehicle is in a complex
parking environment
The system may not operate properly
when the vehicle is in a complex
parking environment.
In certain instances, the system may
not be able to exactly determine the
risk of collision for the vehicles which
are parking or pulling out near your
vehicle (e.g. a vehicle escaping beside
your vehicle, a vehicle parking or
pulling out in the rear area, a vehicle
approaching your vehicle making a
turn, etc.).
In this case, the warning or brake may
not operate properly.

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[A] : Vehicle • When the vehicle is parked diagonally
The system may not operate properly
when the vehicle is parked diagonally.
In certain instances, when the
diagonally parked vehicle is pulled out
of the parking space, the system may
not detect the vehicle approaching
from the rear left/right of your vehicle.
In this case, the warning or brake may
not operate properly.
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• When the vehicle is on/near a slope
The system may not operate properly
when the vehicle is on/near a slope.
In certain instances, the system may
not detect the vehicle approaching
from the rear left/right and the
warning or brake may not operate
properly.
Always pay attention to your
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[A] : Structure, [B] : Wall • Pulling into the parking space where
there is a structure
The system may not operate properly
when pulling in the vehicle to the
parking space where there is a
structure at the back or side of your
vehicle.
In certain instances, when backing
into the parking space, the system
may not detect the vehicle moving
in front of your vehicle. In this case,
the warning or brake may not operate
properly.
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• When the vehicle is parked rearward
If the vehicle is parked rearward and
the radar sensor detects the another
vehicle in the rear area of the parking
space, the system can warn or control
braking. Always pay attention to the parking space while driving.
Information
This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210 standard. 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.

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Hazardous Driving Conditions
When hazardous driving elements
are encountered such as water, snow,
ice, mud and sand, take the below
suggestions: • Drive cautiously and keep a longer
braking distance.
• Avoid abrupt braking or steering.
• When your vehicle is stuck in
snow, mud, or sand, use second
gear. Accelerate slowly to avoid unnecessary wheel spin.
• Put sand, rock salt or other non-slip
materials under the wheels to provide
additional traction while the vehicle
becomes stuck in ice, snow, or mud.
WARNING
Downshifting with an automatic
transmission while driving on slippery
surfaces can cause an accident. The
sudden change in tire speed could
cause the tires to skid. Be careful when
downshifting on slippery surfaces.
Rocking the Vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn
the steering wheel right and left to clear
the area around your front wheels. Then,
shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and a forward gear.
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do
not race the engine.
To prevent transmission wear, wait until
the wheels stop spinning before shifting
gears. Release the accelerator pedal
while shifting, and press lightly on the
accelerator pedal while the transmission
is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in
forward and reverse directions causes a
rocking motion that may free the vehicle.
WARNING
If the vehicle is stuck and excessive
wheel spin occurs, the temperature
of the tires can increase very quickly.
If the tires become damaged, a tire
blow out or tire explosion can occur.
This condition is dangerous - you and
others may be injured. Do not attempt
this procedure if people or objects are
anywhere near the vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehicle, the
vehicle can overheat quickly, possibly
causing an engine compartment fire
or other damage. Try to avoid spinning
the wheels as much as possible to
prevent overheating of either the tires
or the engine. DO NOT allow the vehicle
to spin the wheels above 56 km/h (35
mph).
Information
The ESC system must be turned OFF
before rocking the vehicle.
NOTICE
If you are still stuck after rocking the
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
engine overheating, possible damage to
the transmission, and tire damage. See
"Towing" in chapter 7.
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Smooth Cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are wet.
Ideally, corners should always be taken
under gentle acceleration.
Driving at Night
Night driving presents more hazards than
driving in the daylight. Here are some
important tips to remember: • Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
from other driver's headlamps.
• Keep your headlamps clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it much
more difficult to see at night.
• Avoid staring directly at the
headlamps of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your eyes
to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or on
slick pavement: • Slow down and allow extra following
distance. A heavy rainfall makes
it harder to see and increases the
distance needed to stop your vehicle.
• Turn OFF your Cruise Control.
• Replace your windshield wiper blades
when they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.
• Tires should be properly maintained
with at least 1.6mm (2/32nds of an
inch) of tread depth. If your tires
do not have enough tread, making
a quick stop on wet pavement can
cause a skid and possibly lead to an
accident. See "Tire replacement" in
chapter 8.
• Turn on your headlamps to make it
easier for others to see you.
• Driving too fast through large puddles
can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.
• If you believe your brakes may be wet,
apply them lightly while driving until
normal braking operation returns.
Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are
going fast enough, your vehicle may
have little or no contact with the road
surface and actually ride on the water.
The best advice is SLOW DOWN when
the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases as
the depth of tire tread decreases, refer
to “Tire replacement” in chapter 8.

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Driving in Flooded Areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Highway Driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.
Under-inflation may overheat or damage
the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires,
which may reduce traction or adversely
affect vehicle handling. This could lead
to sudden tire failure that may cause
loss of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
Information
Never over-inflate your tires above the
maximum inflation pressure, as specified
on your tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
Driving at higher speeds on the highway
consumes more fuel and is less efficient
than driving at a slower, more moderate
speed. Maintain a moderate speed in
order to conserve fuel when driving on
the highway.
Be sure to check both the engine coolant
level and the engine oil before driving.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
overheat the engine.

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The severe weather conditions of winter
quickly wear out tires and cause other
problems. To minimize winter driving
problems, you should take the following
suggestions:
Snow or Icy Conditions
You need to keep sufficient distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front of you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding, rapid
acceleration, sudden brake applications,
and sharp turns are potentially
very hazardous practices. During
deceleration, use engine braking to the
fullest extent. Sudden brake applications
on snowy or icy roads may cause the
vehicle to skid.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires.
Always carry emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to carry
include tow straps or chains, a flashlight,
emergency flares, sand, a shovel, jumper
cables, a window scraper, gloves, ground
cloth, coveralls, a blanket, etc.
Snow tires
WARNING
Snow tires should be equivalent in size
and type to the vehicle’s standard tires.
Otherwise, the safety and handling of
your vehicle may be adversely affected.
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle,
make sure to use radial tires of the same
size and load range as the original tires.
Mount snow tires on all four wheels
to balance your vehicle’s handling in
all weather conditions. The traction
provided by snow tires on dry roads
may not be as high as your vehicle's
original equipment tires. Check with
the tire dealer for maximum speed
recommendations.
Information
Do not install studded tires without first checking local, country and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions against
their use.
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