Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction

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When Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is not working properly, the "Check Forward Safety system" warning message will appear, and the Q warning lights will illuminate on the instrument cluster. We recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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When the front windshield where the front view camera is located, front radar cover, bumper or sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.

If this occurs the "Forward Safety system disabled. Camera obscured." or the "Forward Safety system disabled. Radar blocked." warning message, and the Q, P, or the X warning lights will illuminate on the instrument cluster.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate properly when snow, rain or foreign material is removed.

If Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate properly after obstruction (snow, rain, or foreign material) is removed (including trailer, carrier, etc., from the rear bumper), we recommend that your vehicle be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

  • Even though the warning message or warning light does not appear on the cluster, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate in an area (for example, open terrain), where any objects are not detected after turning ON the vehicle.

  • If the vehicle is turned off and restarted while the camera is blocked or malfunctioned, the condition is maintained. Therefore, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is may not operate properly.

Limitations of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly, or it may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:

  • The detecting sensor or the surroundings are contaminated or damaged

  • The temperature around the front view camera is high or low due to surrounding environment

  • The camera lens is contaminated due to tinted, filmed or coated windshield, damaged glass, or sticky foreign material (sticker, bug, etc.) on the glass

  • Moisture is not removed or frozen on the windshield

  • Washer fluid is continuously sprayed, or the wiper is on

  • Driving in heavy rain or snow, or thick fog

  • The field of view of the front view camera is obstructed by sun glare

  • Street light or light from an oncoming traffic is reflected on the wet road surface, such as a puddle on the road

  • An object is placed on the dashboard

  • Your vehicle is being towed

  • The surrounding is very bright

  • The surrounding is very dark, such as in a tunnel, etc.

  • The brightness changes suddenly, for example when entering or exiting a tunnel

  • The brightness outside is low, and the headlights are not on or are not bright

  • Driving through steam, smoke or shadow

  • Only part of the vehicle, motorcyclist, pedestrian or cyclist is detected

  • The vehicle in front is a bus, heavy truck, truck with an unusually shaped cargo, trailer, etc.

  • The vehicle or motorcycle in front has no tail lights, tail lights are located unusually, etc.

  • The brightness outside is low, and the tail lights are not on or are not bright

  • The rear of the front vehicle is small or the vehicle does not look normal, such as when the vehicle is tilted, overturned, or the side of the vehicle is visible, etc.

  • The front vehicle's or motorcycle's ground clearance is low or high

  • A vehicle, motorcyclist, pedestrian or cyclist suddenly cuts in front

  • The bumper around the front radar is impacted, damaged or the front radar is out of position

  • The temperature around the front radar is high or low

  • Driving through a tunnel or iron bridge

  • Driving in vast areas where there are few vehicles or structures (for example, desert, meadow, suburb, etc.)

  • Driving near areas containing metal substances, such as a construction zone, railroad, etc.

  • A material is near that reflects very well on the front radar, such as a guardrail, nearby vehicle, etc.

  • The cyclist in front is on a bicycle made of material that does not reflect on the front radar

  • The vehicle or motorcyclist in front is detected late

  • The vehicle or motorcyclist in front is suddenly blocked by an obstacle

  • The vehicle or motorcyclist in front suddenly changes lane or suddenly reduces speed

  • The vehicle or motorcyclist in front is bent out of shape

  • The front vehicle or motorcyclist speed is fast or slow

  • The vehicle or motorcyclist in front steers in the opposite direction of your vehicle to avoid a collision

  • With a vehicle or motorcyclist in front, your vehicle changes lane at low speed

  • The vehicle or motorcyclist in front is covered with snow

  • You are departing or returning to the lane

  • Unstable driving

  • You are on a roundabout and the vehicle in front is not detected

  • You are continuously driving in a circle

  • The vehicle or motorcyclist in front has an unusual shape

  • The vehicle or motorcyclist in front is driving uphill or downhill

  • The pedestrian or cyclist is not fully detected, for example, if the pedestrian is leaning over or is not fully walking upright

  • The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing clothing or equipment that makes it difficult to detect

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The illustration above shows the image the front view camera and front radar are capable of detecting as a vehicle, motorcyclist, pedestrian, and cyclist.

  • The pedestrian or cyclist in front is moving very quickly

  • The pedestrian or cyclist in front is short or is posing a low posture

  • The pedestrian or cyclist in front has impaired mobility

  • The pedestrian or cyclist in front is moving intersected with the driving direction

  • There is a group of pedestrians, cyclists or a large crowd in front

  • The pedestrian or cyclist is wearing clothing that easily blends into the background, making it difficult to detect

  • The pedestrian or cyclist is difficult to distinguish from the similarly shaped structure in the surroundings

  • You are driving by a pedestrian, cyclist, traffic signs, structures, etc., near the intersection

  • You are driving through steam, smoke, or shadow.

  • You are driving through a tunnel or an iron bridge.

  • You are driving in large, open areas where there are few vehicles or structures (for example, desert, meadow, empty suburb).

  • You are driving through roads with railroad tracks or other embedded metal objects.

  • Driving in a parking lot

  • Driving through a tollgate, construction area, unpaved road, partial paved road, uneven road, speed bumps, etc.

  • Driving on an incline road, curved road, etc.

  • Driving through a roadside with trees or streetlights

  • The adverse road conditions cause excessive vehicle vibrations while driving

  • Your vehicle height is low or high due to heavy loads, abnormal tire pressure, etc.

  • Driving through a narrow road where trees or grass are overgrown

  • There is interference by electromagnetic waves, such as driving in an area with strong radio waves or electrical noise

  • The vehicle is installed with a snow chain, spare tire or different size wheel.

  • Driving on a curved road

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    Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not detect other a vehicle, a motorcyclist, a pedestrian or a cyclist in front of you when driving on curved roads adversely affecting the performance of the sensors. This may result in no warning, braking assist when necessary.

    When driving on a curve, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

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    Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may detect a vehicle, a motorcyclist, a pedestrian or a cyclist in the next lane or outside the lane when driving on a curved road.

    If this occurs, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may unnecessarily warn the driver and control the brake. Always check the traffic conditions around the vehicle.

  • Driving on an inclined road

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    Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not detect other a vehicle, a motorcyclist, a pedestrian or a cyclist in front of you while driving uphill or downhill, adversely affecting the performance of the sensors.

    This may result in unnecessary warning, braking assist no warning, braking assist when necessary.

    Also, vehicle speed may rapidly decrease when a vehicle, motorcycle, pedestrian or cyclist ahead is suddenly detected.

    Always have your eyes on the road while driving uphill or downhill and if necessary, steer your vehicle and depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

  • Changing lanes

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    1. Your vehicle
    2. Lane changing vehicle
    3. Lane changing vehicle
    4. Same lane vehicle or motorcyclist

    When a vehicle or motorcycle moves into your lane from an adjacent lane, it cannot be detected by the sensor until it is in the sensor's detection range. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not immediately detect the vehicle or motorcyclist when the vehicle or motorcycle changes lanes abruptly. In this case, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, steer your vehicle and depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

    When a vehicle in front of you lane change to the next lane , Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not immediately detect the vehicle or motorcyclist that is now in front of you. In this case, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, steer your vehicle and depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance.

  • Detecting vehicle

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    If the vehicle in front of you has cargo that extends rearward from the cab, or when the vehicle in front of you has higher ground clearance, additional special attention is required. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not be able to detect the cargo extending from the vehicle. In these instances, you must maintain a safe braking distance from the rearmost object, and if necessary, steer your vehicle and depress the brake pedal to reduce your driving speed in order to maintain distance.

  • When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, turn off Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist for safety reasons.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may operate if objects that are similar in shape or characteristics to a vehicle, a motorcyclist, a pedestrian or a cyclist is detected.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist does not recognize carts, bicycles, suitcases, strollers, etc. pulled or pushed by a pedestrian or a cyclist.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly if interfered by strong electromagnetic waves.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate for 15 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the front view camera is initialized.