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 may appear, and the and warning lights may illuminate on the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled

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When the front view camera is covered or blocked, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may be temporarily limited or disabled.

The "Forward Safety system disabled. Camera obscured" warning message may appear, and the and warning lights may illuminate on the instrument cluster.

The function operates normally when such foreign material is removed, and the engine is restarted.

If Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate normally after the sensor has been uncovered or unblocked, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly even if there is no warning message or warning light on the instrument cluster.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly in open areas where no objects are detected (e.g. empty parking lot) or when the detecting sensors are blocked right after turning on the engine.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly even after the engine has been restarted when the detecting sensors are blocked or there is a problem with the function.

Limitations of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate normally or may operate unexpectedly if:

  • 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, powered two-wheeler, 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 powered two-wheeler 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 ground clearance is low or high.

  • A vehicle, powered two-wheeler, pedestrian or cyclist suddenly cuts in front.

  • The vehicle or powered two-wheeler in front is detected late.

  • The vehicle or powered two-wheeler in front is suddenly blocked by an obstacle.

  • The vehicle or powered two-wheeler in front suddenly changes lane or suddenly reduces speed.

  • The vehicle or powered two-wheeler in front is bent out of shape.

  • The front vehicle's speed is fast or slow.

  • The vehicle or powered two-wheeler in front steers in the opposite direction of your vehicle to avoid a collision.

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

  • The vehicle 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 powered two-wheeler in front has an unusual shape.

  • The vehicle or powered two-wheeler 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 as a pedestrian or cyclist.

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The illustration above shows the image the front view camera is capable of detecting as a vehicle, powered two-wheeler, 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.

  • 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 or 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 vehicles, powered two-wheeler, pedestrians or cyclists in front of you when driving on a curve and may not activate a warning or brake your vehicle when needed.

    When driving on a curved road, always maintain a safe distance from others on the road. Reduce your vehicle speed or steer your vehicle as needed.

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    If a vehicle, powered two-wheeler, pedestrian or cyclist is detected in the next lane or outside the lane when driving on a curved road, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may warn you and may brake your vehicle even when not needed.

    Always check road conditions, and if necessary, take appropriate actions to drive safely.

  • Driving on an inclined road

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    Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not detect other vehicles, powered two-wheeler, pedestrians or cyclists in front of you while driving uphill or downhill.

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

    Also, vehicle speed may rapidly decrease when a vehicle, powered two-wheeler, pedestrian or cyclist ahead is suddenly detected. Always maintain a safe distance from the others on the road. Adjust your vehicle speed or steer your vehicle depending on the road conditions.

  • Changing lanes

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    1. Your vehicle
    2. Lane changing vehicle

    When a vehicle 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 powered two-wheeler when the vehicle 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.

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    1. Your vehicle
    2. Lane changing vehicle
    3. Same lane vehicle

    When a vehicle or powered two-wheeler in front of you merges out of the lane, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not immediately detect the vehicle 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 a vehicle

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    Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not be able to detect all potential hazards, like if the vehicle in front of you has cargo that extends rearward past the end of the vehicle or if the vehicle in front of you has higher ground clearance. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicles ahead. Adjust your vehicle speed or steer your vehicle depending on the road conditions.

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

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may operate if objects that are similar in shape or characteristics to vehicles, powered two-wheelers, pedestrians are detected.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not detect bicycles, motorcycles, or smaller wheeled objects such as luggage bags, shopping carts, or strollers.

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate normally if there is interference from strong electromagnetic waves.

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