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When ECO mode is activated:
The acceleration response may beslightly reduced as the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
The air conditioner performance may be limited.
The shift pattern of the automatic transmission may change.
The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal
conditions when ECO mode is acti-
vated to improve fuel efficiency.
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The Forward Collision Warning
System helps avoid accidents by
identifying critical situations early
and warning the driver.FCW operation
To operate:
Go to the User Settings mode
(Driving Assist) and select FCW
(Forward Collision Warning) on the
LCD display. The system will turn on
and standby to activate. The system
will activate when vehicle speed is
above 25 mph (40 km/h) and below
90 mph (145 km/h).When the FCW is turned off
on the User Settings mode,
FCW warning light will illu-
minate on the instrument
cluster. When the FCW warning light
remains illuminated, even though the
FCW is turned on, have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
FCW will default ON when vehicle is
restarted even though FCW was
turned off on the User Settings
mode.
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Warning message
A warning message and chime will
be provided when rapidly approach-
ing a slower moving, braking or
stopped vehicle ahead.
Immediately reduce your speed to
prevent a collision.
Information
The maximum warning speed for a
stopped vehicle is 53 mph (85 km/h).
FCW malfunction message
When the FCW is not working prop-
erly, the FCW warning light ( ) will
illuminate and the warning message
will come on for a few seconds. After
the message disappears, the master
warning light will illuminate.
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The Forward Collision Warning
System is a supplemental sys-
tem to assist you and its
effects may differ according to
road and driving conditions.
Do not solely rely on the sys-
tem and always pay attention
to prevent dangerous situa-
tions from occurring.
FCW is a warning system and
does not apply the brakes
automatically in a near crash
situation. FCWS may not pro-
vide a warning with enough
time to help avoid a crash.
FCWS does not detect pedes-
trians, animals, signs, con-
struction or other objects. It is
the responsibility of the driver
to pay attention to the roadway
to prevent collisions.
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Limitations of the system
The Forward Collision Warning
System may have limits to its ability
to detect distance to the vehicle
ahead due to road and traffic condi-
tions.
The FCW cannot detect vehicles or
detect objects as vehicles when:
- The camera lens is covered withdirt.
- There is heavy rain or heavy snow.
- Driving in a curve.
- Driving uphill or downhill.
- An object ahead is very narrow such as motorcycles or bicycles.
- A vehicle suddenly enters your lane.
- The front vehicle suddenly departs from the lane or it is hidden by other
objects.
- A vehicle passes by at a higher rate of speed. - An unusual shape vehicle is ahead
such as a trailer, special access
vehicle or a truck with unique
shaped cargo.
- The rear lamps of the vehicle ahead is missing, installed on an
unusual place or installed unevenly.
- The front vehicle installs a separate lamp or LED lamp at the rear of the
vehicle.
- Coming in or out a tunnel, where the illumination intensity is high.
- Driving with the sun in front of you.
- The approaching vehicle has the high beam on.
- The vehicle vibrates heavily due to road conditions.
- The vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or being towed.
- The vehicle ahead is not distin- guishable due to similar shape
lamps.
- An object ahead is mistaken for a vehicle such as a shadow, sign, etc.
Information
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any inter- ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation.
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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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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 turn off.
When the system is not used, turn the
system off by turning the switch off.
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 20
mph (30 km/h).
3. An 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-
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The second stage warning chimemay be deactivated.
- To activate the warning chime:Go to the User Settings Mode →
Sound and select "BSD" on the
LCD display.
- To deactivate the warning chime: Go to the User Settings Mode →
Sound and deselect "BSD" on the
LCD display.
Information
The warning chime function helps
alert the driver. Deactivate this func-
tion only when it is necessary.
Detecting sensor
The sensors are located inside the
rear bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean
for the proper operation of the sys-
tem.
Warning message
This warning message may appear when :
- One or both of the sensors on therear bumper is blocked by dirt or
snow or a foreign object.
- Driving in rural areas where the BSD sensor does not detect
another vehicle for an extended
period of time.
- When there is inclement weather such as heavy snow or rain.
If any of these conditions occur, the
light on the BSD switch and the sys-
tem will turn off automatically.
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When the BSD cancelled 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.
Once dirt or debris is removed, the
BSD system should operate normal-
ly 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.If there is a problem with the BSD
system, a warning message will
appear and the light on the switch will
turn off. The system will turn off auto-
matically. Have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er.RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert feature
monitors approaching cross traffic
from the left and right side of the
vehicle when your vehicle is moving
in reverse.
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Operating conditions
To operate:
Go to the User Settings Mode
(Driving Assist) and select RCTA
(Rear Cross Traffic Alert) on the LCD
display (For more information,
refer to "LCD Display" in chapter
3.). The system will turn on and
standby to activate. The system will
activate when vehicle speed is below
6 mph (10 km/h) with the shift lever in
R (Reverse).
Information
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
detecting range is approximately 1 -
65 ft (0.5 – 20 m). An approaching
vehicle will be detected if their vehicle
speed is within 2.5 - 22.5 mph (4 - 36
km/h).
Note that the detecting range may
vary under certain conditions. As
always, use caution and pay close
attention to your surroundings when
backing your vehicle.
Warning type
If the vehicle detected by the sensors
approaches your vehicle, the warn-
ing chime will sound, the warning
light on the outer side view mirror will
blink and a message will appear on
the LCD display.
Information
• The warning chime will turn off when the detected vehicle moves out
of the sensing area or if your vehicle
is moved away from the detected
vehicle.
• The system may not operate proper- ly due to other factors or circum-
stances. Always pay attention to
your surroundings.
• If the sensing area near the rear bumper is blocked by either a wall
or barrier or by a parked vehicle,
the system sensing area may be
reduced.
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