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RSPA Malfunction and Limitations

RSPA malfunction

RSPA check

2C_CheckRSPAInfo

When RSPA is not working properly, the 'Check Parking Assist' warning message appears on the infotainment system. If the message appears, stop using RSPA, and have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

RSPA cancelled

2C_CheckRSPACancelledInfo

When RSPA is operating, the function can be canceled, and the 'Parking Assist Canceled.' warning message may appear regardless of the parking order. Other messages may appear depending on the situations. Follow the instructions provided on the infotainment system while parking your vehicle with Remote Parking Assist. Always look around and pay attention when using RSPA.

RSPA conditions not met

2C_CheckRSPAStandbyInfo

The 'Parking Assist Conditions not met' message appears in the following circumstances:

  • When Parking/View ā button has been pressed and held while RSPA is in standby. After a while, press and hold the Parking/View ā button again to see if RSPA works.

  • The smart key's battery is low. Check the battery and replace it if needed.

  • When 4WD mode is set. Switch to another mode to use RSPA.

Detecting sensors

RSPA uses the following sensors:

  • Front ultrasonic sensors

  • Front side ultrasonic sensors

  • Rear ultrasonic sensors

  • Rear side ultrasonic sensors

For more information, refer to Sensor Information.

RSPA limitations

When the detecting sensors cannot detect the surrounding, RSPA may not operate properly.

In the following circumstances, RSPA performance to park or exit the vehicle may be limited, there may be a risk of collision. Park or exit the vehicle manually if necessary.

  • An object is attached to the steering wheel

  • Any of the braking system's components, such as a brake disc or calliper, has been modified

  • Any of the powertrain's components, such as the engine (motor) or transmission, has been modified

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

  • Tire pressure is lower or higher than the standard tire pressure

  • Your vehicle is loaded with cargo longer or wider than your vehicle or a trailer is connected to your vehicle

  • There is a problem with the wheel alignment

  • Braking system components such as brake discs, calipers, etc., are modified

  • Your vehicle is leaned severely to one side

  • Your vehicle is equipped with a trailer hitch

  • The license plate is installed differently from the original location

  • Your vehicle is overloaded or cargo is loaded to one side

  • RSPA is operated when SNOW mode (Terrain mode) is set

  • There is a person, animal or object above or below the ultrasonic sensor when RSPA is activated

  • The parking space is curved or diagonal

  • There is an obstacle such as a person, animal or object (trash can, bicycle, powered two-wheeler, shopping cart, narrow pillar, etc.) in the parking space

  • There is a circular pillar or narrow pillar, or a pillar surrounded by objects such as fire extinguisher, etc., near the parking space

  • The road surface is bumpy (curbstone, speed bump, etc.)

  • The road is slippery

  • The parking space is near a vehicle with higher ground clearance or big, such as a truck, etc.

  • The parking space is inclined

  • The road surface of parking space with lines is wet due to snow, puddles, or there is a road marker inside the parking space

  • The road surface of the parking space with lines is bumpy due to road cracks

  • The parking line is too thin or thick

  • The parking line is partially erased or blurred

  • The parking line is obscured by people, animals, or objects such as snow, boxes, etc.

  • There is heavy wind

  • Operating RSPA on uneven roads, gravel roads, bushes, etc.

  • The performance of the ultrasonic sensor has deteriorated due to extreme cold or heat

  • The ultrasonic sensor surface is dirty with snow, water droplets or other foreign objects

  • An object generating ultrasound is nearby

  • Radio apparatus capable of signal transmission is operating near the ultrasonic sensor

RSPA may not operate properly under the following circumstances:

  • Parking on inclines

    2C_RSPAParkingInclineInfo

    Park or exit your vehicle manually on inclines.

  • Parking on slippery or uneven place

    2C_RSPAParkingUnevenRoadInfo

    RSPA may cancel when the vehicle slips, or the vehicle cannot move due to road conditions such as pebbles or fragmented stones.

  • Parking near a truck

    2C_RSPAParkingBehindTruckInfo

    Do not use RSPA around vehicles with higher ground clearance, such as a bus, truck, etc. It may lead to an accident. Park or exit your vehicle manually.

  • Parking near circular, square, or small pillar

    2C_RSPAParkingNeerPillarInfo

    RSPA performance may be reduced or collision with an obstacle may occur when there is a narrow object, circular pillar, square pillar, or a pillar surrounded by objects such as a fire extinguisher, etc., near the parking space. Park or exit your vehicle manually.

  • Parking next to a misaligned vehicle

    2C_RSPAParkingWithSideVehicleInfo

    If RSPA is used when parking in a space next to misaligned vehicles, your vehicle may not be parked side by side.

    However, if there is a parking line and it is detected properly, your vehicle parks side by side with the parking line.

  • Parking in angled spaces

    2C_RSPAParkingDiagonalInfo

    Remote Operation function may not operate properly in a diagonal parking space.

  • Parking in snow

    2C_RSPAParkingInSnowInfo

    Snow may interfere with the operation of the ultrasonic sensor, or RSPA may cancel if the road is slippery while parking.

  • The driver is responsible for safe parking and exit when using RSPA. Always check surroundings when using RSPA. You may collide with pedestrians, animals, or objects if they are near the sensor or are in the sensor's blind spot area.

  • When using RSPA, stay out of the path of your vehicle.

  • A collision may occur if a pedestrian, animal, or object are in the blind spot area of the sensors or are very close to the sensors.

  • A collision may occur if a pedestrian, animal, or object suddenly enters the path of your vehicle while RSPA is operating.

  • Do not use RSPA when under the influence of alcohol.

  • Do not let children or other people to use the smart key.

  • If RSPA is used continuously for a long period, it may adversely affect RSPA performance.

  • RSPA may not operate properly if the vehicle needs wheel alignment adjustment such as when the vehicle tilts to one side. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

  • Noise may be heard when braking occurs by RSPA or when the brake pedal is depressed by the driver.

  • RSPA may suddenly apply the brake to avoid collision with pedestrian, animal, or object.

  • Use RSPA only in a parking space that is large enough for the vehicle to move safely.

  • If RSPA does not operate properly, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

  • If the continuous beeping warning of PDW sounds while RSPA is operating, it means the obstacle detected is close to your vehicle. At this time, RSPA temporarily stops operating. Make sure there are no pedestrians, animals, or objects around your vehicle.

  • Depending on brake operation, the stop lights may come on while the vehicle is moving.

  • If the vehicle is remotely started that has been parked in cold weather for a long time, the operation of Remote Parking function may be delayed or canceled depending on vehicle condition.