Blind spot Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 2016 Owner's Manual

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Your vehicle at a glance
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1. Door lock/unlock button ......................3-9
2. Driver position memory system ........3-14
3. Outside rearview mirror control
switch ................................................3-34
4. Central door lock switch ....................3-10
5. Power window switches ....................3-38
6. Power window lock button ................3-41
7. Hood release lever ............................3-46
8. Instrument panel illumination
control switch ....................................3-57
9. Blind spot detection system button* ....5-70
10. Lane departure warning system
button* ................................................5-66
11. Fuel filler door opener button ..........3-53
12. Trunk release button ........................3-47
13. ESC OFF button ..............................5-34
14. Fuse box ..........................................7-62
15. Steering wheel ................................3-16
16. Steering wheel tilt/telescope lever ......3-17
17. Seat ..................................................2-4
18. Brake pedal
19. Accelerator pedal
* : if equipped
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Convenient features of your vehicle
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Use the rear view mirror inside the
vehicle or direct observation to deter-
mine the actual distance of following
vehicles when changing lanes.Blind Spot Mirror (if equipped)
The Blind Spot Mirror (BSM) is a
supplemental mirror that minimizes
the driver's blind spot zone by
expanding the field of view on the
rear side of the vehicle. The blind
spot mirror is equipped on the dri-
ver's left side view mirror.Do not clean the mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum
based cleaning products.
NOTICE
Do not adjust or fold the left and
right side view mirrors while
driving. This may cause loss of
vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
WARNING
Do not scrape ice off the mir-
ror face; this may damage the
surface of the glass.
If the mirror is jammed with
ice, do not adjust the mirror by
force. Use an approved de-icer
spray. (Do not use radiator
anti-freeze.) Wipe the mirror
using a sponge or soft cloth
with warm water. Or move the
vehicle to a warm area and
allow the ice to melt.
CAUTION
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Always check the road condi-
tion while driving for unex-
pected situations even though
the vehicle is equipped with a
blind spot mirror.
The blind zone mirror is a
device made for convenience.
Do not solely rely on the mir-
ror but always pay attention to
traffic around you.
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Master Warning Light
This warning light illuminates in
one of the following situations:
When there is a problem with the
Collision Warning System (FCWS).
When there is a problem with the
Smart Cruise Control (SCC).
When there is a problem with the
Blind Spot Detection (BSD).
When washer fluid level is low.
When there is a problem with the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS).
To identify the cause of the warning,
look at the LCD display.
Icy road warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light is to warn the driv-
er the road may be icy.
When the temperature on the out-
side temperature gauge is approxi-
mately below 40°F (4°C), the Icy
Road Warning Light and Outside
Temperature Gauge blinks 10 times,
and then illuminates. Also, the warn-
ing chime sounds 3 times.
Information
If the icy road warning light appears
while driving, you should drive more
attentively and safely refraining from
over-speeding, rapid acceleration,
sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.
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LCD Display
LCD display control
The LCD display modes can be
changed by pressing the control
switches on the steering wheel.
(1) : Changing LCD modes or
returning to previous position
(2) ▲, ▼: Changing items
(3) OK : Selecting or resetting
LCD modes
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Modes SymbolExplanation
Tr i p
Computer
This mode displays driving information like the tripme-
ter, fuel economy, etc.
For more information, refer to "Trip Computer" in this
chapter.
Tu r n B y Tu r n
(TBT)
(if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the navigation.
SCC/LDWS
(If equipped)
This mode displays the state of the Smart Cruise Control
(SCC) and Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS).
For more information, refer to "Smart Cruise Control (SCC)"
and Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) in chapter 5.
A/V
(If equipped)This mode displays the state of the A/V system.
Information
This mode displays information such as tire pressure,
engine coolant temperature, service intervals,
warning messages related to the Blind Spot Detection
system, etc.
User SettingsIn this mode, you can change settings of the doors,
lamps, etc.
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SCC/LDWS Mode (if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) and Lane
Departure Warning System (LDWS).
For more information, refer to
"Smart Cruise Control (SCC)" and
"Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)" in chapter 5.
A/V mode (if equipped)
This mode displays the state of the
A/V system.
Information mode
This mode displays the service inter-
val (mileage and days).
For the setting of the service inter-
val, refer to "User Settings Mode"
of the LCD display.
Warning Message
If one of followings occurs, warning
messages will be displayed in the infor-
mation mode for about 10 seconds.
- Malfunction of the Forward Collision
Warning (FCW) System
- Malfunction of the Smart Cruise
Control (SCC)
- Malfunction of the Lane Departure
Warning System (LDWS)
- Malfunction of the Blind Spot
Detection (BSD)
- Low washer fluid
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Sound
ItemsExplanation
BSD (Blind Spot Detection)
Sound The BSD sound function is deactivated.
The BSD sound function is activated.
Welcome Sound The welcome sound function is deactivated.
The welcome sound function is activated.
Light
ItemsExplanation
One Touch Turn Signal
The one touch turn signal function is deactivated.
The turn signal indicator will blink 3, 5, or 7 times when the turn signal lever is
slightly operated.
For more information, refer to “Light” in this chapter.
Headlamp Delay
The headlamp delay function is activated.
The headlamp delay function is deactivated.
For more information, refer to “Light” in this chapter.
Welcome Light
The welcome light function is activated.
The welcome light function is deactivated.
For more information, refer to “Welcome System” in this chapter.

Driving your vehicle
Before driving.........................................................5-4
Before entering the vehicle ...........................................5-4
Before starting...................................................................5-4
Engine start/stop button ......................................5-5
Illuminated Engine Start/Stop button ..........................5-6
Engine Stop/Start button positions ..............................5-7
Starting the hybrid system .............................................5-9
Automatic transmission .......................................5-12
Automatic transmission operation ..............................5-12
Parking ...............................................................................5-17
Good driving practices ...................................................5-17
Braking system.....................................................5-19
Power brakes ...................................................................5-19
Disc brakes wear indicator ...........................................5-20
Foot parking brake .........................................................5-20
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)...................................5-22
AUTO HOLD ......................................................................5-28
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ....................................5-32
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)................................5-34
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM).........................5-38
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ....................................5-39
Good braking practices..................................................5-40
Drive mode integrated control system .............5-41
Hybrid vehicle ..................................................................5-41
Plug-in hybrid vehicle....................................................5-43
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system........5-45
FCW operation .................................................................5-45
Limitations of the system .............................................5-47
Blind Spot Detection system (BSD) ..................5-48
BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist) .............................................5-49
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ..................................5-52
Limitations of the system .............................................5-55
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) ........5-56
LDWS operation...............................................................5-57
Warning light and message ..........................................5-58
Limitations of the system .............................................5-58
Cruise Control .......................................................5-60
Cruise Control Operation...............................................5-60
Smart cruise control system ..............................5-65
To adjust the sensitivity of Smart Cruise Control ..5-66
To convert to Cruise Control Mode ............................5-67
Smart Cruise Control speed ..........................................5-67
Smart Cruise Control vehicle-to-vehicle distance..5-72
SCC front radar sensor..................................................5-74
Limitations of the system .............................................5-76
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The Blind Spot Detection System
(BSD) uses radar sensors in the rear
bumper to monitor and warn the driv-
er of an approaching vehicle in the
driver's blind spot area.
The system monitors the rear area of
the vehicle and provides information
to the driver with an audible alert and
an indicator on the outside side view
mirrors.(1) BSD (Blind Spot Detection)
The blind spot detection range
varies relative to vehicle speed.
Note that if your vehicle is travel-
ing much faster than the vehicles
around you, the warning will not
occur.
(2) LCA (Lane Change Assist)
The Lane Change Assist feature
will alert you when a vehicle is
approaching in an adjacent lane
at a high rate of speed. If the driv-
er activates the turn signal when
the system detects an oncoming
vehicle, the system sounds an
audible alert.
(3) RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert fea-
ture monitors approaching cross
traffic from the left and right side
of the vehicle when your vehicle is
moving in reverse. The feature will
operate when the vehicle is mov-
ing in reverse below about 6 mph
(10 km/h). If oncoming cross traf-
fic is detected a warning chime
will sound.
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Blind spot area
Closing at high speed
Always be aware of road con-
ditions while driving and be
alert for unexpected situations
even though the Blind Spot
Detection System is operating.
The Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) is a supplemen-
tal system to assist you. Do not
entirely rely on the system.
Always pay attention, while
driving, for your safety.
The Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) is not a substi-
tute for proper and safe driv-
ing. Always drive safely and
use caution when changing
lanes or backing the vehicle
up. The Blind Spot Detection
System (BSD) may not detect
every object alongside the
vehicle.
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BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
LCA (Lane Change Assist)
Operating conditions
To operate:
Press the BSD switch with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position.
The indicator on the BSD switch will
illuminate. When the vehicle speed
exceeds 20 mph (30 km/h), the sys-
tem will be activated.To cancel:
Press the BSD switch again. The
indicator on the switch will go off.
When the system is not used, turn the
system off by turning off the switch.
Information
• If the Engine Start/Stop button is
pressed OFF and then ON again, the
BSD system returns to the previous
state.
• When the system is turned on, the
warning light will illuminate for 3
seconds on the outer side view mir-
ror. The system will activate when:
1. The system is on.
2. The vehicle speed is above about
20 mph (30 km/h).
3. An oncoming vehicle is detected
in the blind spot area.
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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 outer side
view mirror.
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 activate when:
1. A vehicle has been detected in the blind spot area by the radar system
(the warning light will illuminate on the outer side view mirror) 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 will
also blink.
If you turn off the turn signal indicator, the warning chime will be deacti-
vated.