Get Driver Assistance System -> Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Guide for Hyundai Kona SUV Second Generation (2023-2026)

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist helps detect approaching vehicles in the driver's

blind spot areas and warn you of a possible collision with a warning light and a warning

sound.

If there is a collision risk when exiting a parallel space, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance

Assist may assist with braking your vehicle to help avoid a collision.

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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist helps detect and informs the driver that a vehicle is

in the blind spot.

CAUTION

The detecting range may vary depending on the speed of your vehicle. Even if there is

a vehicle in the blind spot area, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not warn you

when you pass by at high speeds.

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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist helps detect and informs the driver that a vehicle is

approaching at high speed from the blind spot area.

CAUTION

Warning timing may vary depending on the speed of the vehicle approaching at high

speed.

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When you are driving forward out of a parking space, if Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance

Assist judges that there is a collision risk with an approaching vehicle in the blind spot, it

can help avoid collision by applying the brake.

Detecting sensor

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[A] Rear corner radar

See the illustration above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.

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CAUTION

Take the following precautions to maintain optimal performance of the detecting sensor:

• Never disassemble the detecting sensor assembly, or cause any damage to it.

• If the rear corner radar or near the radar has been damaged or impacted in any way,

even though the warning message does not appear on the instrument cluster, Blind-

Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly. Have the vehicle inspected

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• If the rear corner radars have been replaced or repaired, have the vehicle inspected by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• Use only genuine parts to repair the rear bumper where the rear corner radar is located.

• Rear bumper genuine parts with rear corner radars have proven their performance.

Replacing or painting the rear bumper may result in poor performance of Blind-Spot

Collision-Avoidance Assist. When the parts need to be replaced or modified, make sure

to use qualified products.

• Do not apply license plate frame or objects, such as a bumper sticker, film or a bumper

guard near the rear corner radar.

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not work properly if the bumper has been

replaced, or the surroundings of the rear corner radar have been damaged or paint has

been applied.

• If a trailer, carrier, etc., is installed, it may adversely affect the performance of the rear

corner radar or Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist settings

Blind-Spot Safety

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With the engine on, select Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Safety > Blind-

Spot Safety from the settings menu to set whether to use each function.

• If “Blind-Spot Safety” is selected, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist warns the

driver with a warning message, an audible warning depending on the collision risk

levels. Braking assist is applied for parking exit depending on the collision risk levels.

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When the vehicle is restarted with Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist off, the “Blind-

Spot Safety System is Off” message will appear on the instrument cluster.

If you select “Blind-Spot Safety”, warning light on the side view mirror will blink for three

seconds. In addition, if the vehicle is turned on, when “ Blind-Spot Safety” is selected, the

warning light on the side view mirror blinks for three seconds.

WARNING

The driver should always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely. If “Blind-Spot

Safety” is deselected, Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist cannot assist you.

Information

If the vehicle is restarted, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist maintains the last setting.

Warning Methods

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The Warning Methods can be set with the vehicle on.

• Warning Volume: Select Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Warning Methods >

Warning Volume from the settings menu in the infotainment system to change the

warning volume.

If you turn off the Warning Volume, for your safety, the function may warn you with a

low volume.

• Haptic Warning: Select Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Warning Methods >

Haptic Warning from the settings menu in the infotainment system to set haptic

warning.

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• Driving Safety Priority: Select Setup > Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Warning Methods

> Driving Safety Priority from the settings menu in the infotainment system.

If Driving Safety Priority is selected, the vehicle lowers all other audio volumes when

the warning sounds for safe driving.

Information

• If you change the Warning Methods, the Warning Methods of other Driver Assistance

systems may change.

• The Warning Volume and Haptic Warning cannot be turned off at the same time. When

one of the warning is turned off the other is activated.

• If the engine is restarted, Warning Methods will maintain the last setting.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist operation

Collision warning

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To warn the driver a vehicle is detected, the warning light on the side view mirror

illuminates.

Vehicle detection operates under following conditions.

• Your vehicle speed: above 12 mph (20 km/h)

• Vehicle in the blind spot area: above 6 mph (10 km/h)

Collision warning operates when the turn signal is turned on in the direction of the

detected vehicle.

• To warn the driver of a collision, the warning light on the side view mirror blinks. At the

same time, an audible warning sounds and the steering wheel vibrates.

• When the turn signal is turned off, the collision warning is canceled and Blind-Spot

Collision-Avoidance Assist returns to vehicle detection state.

Collision warning operates under following conditions.

• Your vehicle speed: above 25 mph (40 km/h)

• Vehicle in the blind spot area: above 6 mph (10 km/h)

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WARNING

• The detecting range of the rear corner radar is determined by a standard road width,

therefore, on a narrow road, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may detect other

vehicles two lanes over and warn you. In contrast, on a wide road, Blind-Spot Collision-

Avoidance Assist may not be able to detect a vehicle driving in the next lane and may

not warn you.

• When the hazard warning flasher is on, the collision warning by the turn signal will not

operate.

Information

If the driver's seat is on the left side, the collision warning may occur when you turn

left. Maintain a proper distance with the vehicles in the left lane. If the driver's seat is on

the right side, the collision warning may occur when you turn right. Maintain a proper

distance with the vehicles in the right lane.

The images and colors in the instrument cluster may differ depending on the instrument

cluster type or theme selected from the settings menu.

Collision-avoidance assist (while parallel parking exit)

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• To warn the driver of a collision, the warning light on the side view mirror will blink and

a warning message will appear on the instrument cluster. At the same time, an audible

warning sounds and the steering wheel vibrates.

• Emergency braking will be assisted to help prevent collision with the vehicle in the

blind spot area.

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• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate when your vehicle speed is below 2

mph (3 km/h) and the speed of the vehicle in the blind spot area is above 3 mph (5

km/h).

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• When the vehicle is stopped due to emergency braking, the 'Drive carefully' warning

message will appear on the instrument cluster.

For your safety, the driver should depress the brake pedal immediately and check the

surroundings.

• Brake control will end after the vehicle is stopped by emergency braking for about 2

seconds.

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WARNING

Take the following precautions when using Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist:

• For your safety, only change the Settings after parking the vehicle at a safe location.

• If any other system's warning message appears or audible warning is generated, Blind-

Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist's warning message may not be displayed and audible

warning may not be generated.

• You may not hear the warning sound of Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist if the

surrounding is noisy.

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate if the driver applies the brake

pedal to avoid a collision.

• When Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating, braking control by the

function will automatically cancel when the driver excessively depresses the

accelerator pedal or sharply steers the vehicle.

• During Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist operation, the vehicle may stop suddenly

injuring passengers and shifting loose objects. Always have the seat belt on and keep

loose objects secured.

• Even if there is a problem with Blind- Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, the vehicle's

basic steering and braking performance will operate properly.

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate in all situations and cannot

avoid all collisions.

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may warn the driver late or may not warn the

driver depending on the road and driving conditions.

• Driver should maintain control of the vehicle at all times. Do not depend on Blind-Spot

Collision-Avoidance Assist. Maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress

the brake pedal to reduce driving speed or to stop the vehicle.

• Never operate Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist on people, animal, objects, etc. It

may cause serious injury or death.

WARNING

The brake control may not operate properly depending on the status of ESC (Electronic

Stability Control).

There will only be a warning when:

• The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) warning light is on

• ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is engaged in a different function

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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction

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When Blind-Spot Collision Warning is not working properly, the "Check Driver Assistance

system.” warning message will appear on the instrument cluster for several seconds, and

the master ( ) warning light will appear on the instrument cluster. If this occurs, have

the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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When the side view mirror warning light is not working properly, the "Check side view

mirror warning light" warning message will appear on the instrument cluster for several

seconds, and the master ( ) warning light will appear on the instrument cluster. If this

occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled

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When the rear bumper around the rear corner radar or sensor is covered with foreign

material, such as snow or rain, or installing a trailer or carrier, it can reduce the detecting

performance and temporarily limit or disable Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist.

If this occurs, the "Driver Assistance system limited. Radar blocked." warning message

will appear on the instrument cluster.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate properly when such foreign material or

trailer, etc., is removed, and then the vehicle is restarted.

If Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate properly after it is removed,

have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

WARNING

• Even though the warning message does not appear on the instrument cluster, Blind-

Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate.

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate in an area (for example,

open terrain) where any objects are not detected right after the vehicle is turned on,

or when the detecting sensor is blocked with foreign material right after the vehicle is

turned on.

CAUTION

Turn off Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist to install or remove a trailer, carrier, or

another attachment. Turn on Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist when finished.

Limitations of Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly, or it may operate

unexpectedly under the following circumstances:

• There is inclement weather, such as heavy snow, heavy rain, etc.

• The rear corner radar is covered with snow, rain, dirt, etc.

• The temperature around the rear corner radar is high or low

• Driving on a highway ramp

• The road pavement (or the peripheral ground) abnormally contains metallic

components (for example, possibly due to subway construction)

• There is a fixed object near the vehicle, such as sound barriers, guardrails, central

dividers, entry barriers, street lamps, signs, tunnels, walls, etc. (including double

structures)

• Driving in vast areas where there are few vehicles or structures (for example, desert,

meadow, suburb, etc.)

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

• Driving on a wet road surface, such as a puddle on the road

• The other vehicle drives very close behind your vehicle, or the other vehicle passes by

your vehicle in close proximity

• The speed of the other vehicle is very fast that it passes by your vehicle in a short time

• Your vehicle passes by the other vehicle

• Your vehicle changes lane

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• Your vehicle has started at the same time as the vehicle next to you and has

accelerated

• The vehicle in the next lane moves two lanes away from you, or when the vehicle two

lanes away moves to the next lane from you

• A trailer, carrier or other attachment is installed around the rear corner radar

• The bumper around the rear corner radar is covered with objects, such as a bumper

sticker, bumper guard, bike rack, etc.

• The bumper around the rear corner radar is impacted, damaged or the radar is out of

position

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

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly, or it may operate

unexpectedly when the following objects are detected:

• A motorcycle or bicycle is detected

• A vehicle such as a flat trailer is detected

• A big vehicle such as a bus or truck is detected

• A moving obstacle such as a pedestrian, animal, shopping cart or a baby stroller is

detected

• A vehicle with low height such as a sports car is detected

Braking control may not work, driver's attention is required in the following

circumstances:

• The vehicle severely vibrates while driving over a bumpy road, uneven road or concrete

patch

• Driving on a slippery surface due to snow, water puddle, ice, etc.

• The tire pressure is low or a tire is damaged

• The braking system has been modified

• The vehicle makes abrupt lane changes

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WARNING

• Driving on a curved road

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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving on a

curved road. The function may not detect the vehicle in the next lane.

Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving on a

curved road. The function may recognize a vehicle in the same lane.

Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.

• Driving on an inclined road

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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving on a

slope. The function may not detect the vehicle in the next lane or may incorrectly

detect the ground or structure. Always pay attention to road and driving conditions

while driving.

• Driving where the road is merging/dividing

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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving where

the road merges or divides. The function may not detect the vehicle in the next lane.

Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.

• Driving where the heights of the lanes are different

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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly when driving where

the heights of the lanes are different. The function may not detect the vehicle on a road

with different lane heights (underpass joining section, grade separated intersections,

etc.).

Always pay attention to road and driving conditions while driving.

WARNING

• When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, make sure that you turn off Blind-Spot

Collision-Avoidance Assist.

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly if interfered by strong

electromagnetic waves.

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate for about 3 seconds after the

vehicle is started, or the front view camera or rear corner radars are initialized.

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Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following three conditions:

1

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

3 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate the device.

Information

Radio frequency radiation exposure information:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment.

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 8 inches (20

cm) between the radiator (antenna) and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter.

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Driver Assistance System -> Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) for Your Hyundai Kona SUV Second Generation (2023-2026)

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