Get Driver Assistance System -> Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor fusion) Guide for Hyundai Kona SUV Second Generation (2023-2026)

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion)

if equipped

Basic function

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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist helps detect a vehicle, a powered two-wheeler, a

pedestrian, or a cyclist ahead on the road and may warn you of a possible collision

with a warning message on the instrument cluster and a warning sound. Also, Forward

Collision-Avoidance Assist may assist with braking your vehicle to help reduce collision

speed or avoid a collision.

Junction Turning function

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Junction Turning function can help avoid a collision with an oncoming vehicle, powered

two-wheeler in an adjacent lane when turning left at a crossroad with the turn signal on

by applying emergency braking.

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Direct Oncoming function

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[A] Oncoming vehicle

Direct Oncoming function helps reduce the speed at the collision when a vehicle

approaching from the opposite side is detected.

Detecting sensor

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[A] Front view camera

[B] Front 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 or sensor assembly, or cause any damage to it.

• If the detecting sensors have been replaced or repaired, have the vehicle inspected by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• Never install any accessories or stickers on the front windshield, or tint the front

windshield.

• Avoid exposing the front view camera to moisture.

• Never place any reflective objects (for example, white paper, mirror) over the

dashboard.

• Do not place any objects near the front windshield or install any accessories on

the front windshield. It can affect the performance of the defogging and defrosting

function of the climate control system, which may prevent the Driver Assistance

systems from operating.

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

guard, near the front radar cover.

• Do not change the position of the license plate. The front radar's detection and control

performance may be affected.

• Always keep the front radar and cover clean and free of dirt and debris.

Use only a soft cloth to wash the vehicle. Do not spray pressurized water directly on the

sensor or sensor cover.

• If the radar or around the radar has been damaged or impacted in any way, Forward

Collision-Avoidance Assist may not properly operate even though a warning message

does not appear on the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

• Use only genuine parts to repair or replace a damaged front radar cover. Do not apply

paint to the front radar cover.

• If a trailer or hitch mounted carrier is attached, it may adversely affect the performance

of the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings

Forward Safety

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

settings menu in the infotainment system to set whether to use each function.

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• If "Forward Safety" is selected, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will warn the driver

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

Braking assist will be applied depending on the collision risk levels. If " Forward Safety"

is deselected, Forward Safety will turn off. The warning light (

instrument cluster.

) will illuminate on the

WARNING

When the engine is restarted, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will always turn on.

However, if "Forward Safety" is deselected, the driver should always be aware of the

surroundings and drive safely.

CAUTION

The setting for Forward Safety includes 'Basic function', 'Junction Turning', and 'Direct

Oncoming'.

Forward Safety Warning Timing

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

Forward Safety Warning Timing settings menu in the infotainment system to change the

initial warning activation time for Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. The warning time

can be set to either Standard or Late

• Use Standard in normal driving conditions. If the Warning Timing seems sensitive,

change it to Late.

- If Late is selected, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, warns the driver more slowly.

CAUTION

• Even though Standard is selected for Warning Timing, if the front vehicle suddenly

stops, the warning may seem late.

• Select Late for Warning Timing when traffic is light and when driving speed is slow.

Information

• When the engine is restarted, Forward Safety Warning Timing maintains the last setting.

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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.

• 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.

• The setting menu may not exist based on vehicle specification.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation

Basic function

The basic function for Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is to warn and help control the

vehicle depending on the collision risk level: 'Collision Warning', 'Emergency Braking' and

'Stopping vehicle and ending brake control'.

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Collision Warning

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To warn the driver of a collision, the "Collision Warning" warning message appears and

the (

) warning light blinks on the instrument cluster with a warning sound and the

steering wheel vibrates.

• If a vehicle, powered two-wheeler is detected in front, the function will operate when

your vehicle speed is about 6-124 mph (10-200 km/h).

• If a pedestrian or cyclist is detected in front, the function will operate when your

vehicle speed is about 6-53 mph (10-85 km/h).

Emergency Braking

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To warn the driver that emergency braking will be assisted, the "Emergency Braking"

warning message appears and the (

) warning light blinks on the instrument cluster

with a warning sound and the steering wheel vibrates.

Emergency braking will operate under the following conditions.

• Vehicle or powered two-wheeler:

Driving vehicle

Stopped vehicle

Light brake

application

About 6-124 mph (10-200 km/h)

Strong brake

application

About 6-80 mph (10-130 km/h)

About 6-47 mph (10-75 km/h)

• Pedestrian or cyclist:

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The function will operate when your vehicle speed is about 6-40 mph (10-65 km/h).

WARNING

• The operating speed range may be limited depending on the state of the vehicle in

front or the surroundings.

• During night driving, detection of powered two-wheelers may degrade and Forward

Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly or be temporarily limited.

Stopping vehicle and ending brake control

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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.

Information

The audible warning can be turned off while collision warning or emergency braking is

operating by pressing the hazard warning flasher button.

Junction Turning function

Junction Turning function will warn and help control the vehicle depending on the

collision risk level: 'Collision Warning', 'Emergency Braking' and 'Stopping vehicle and

ending brake control'

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Collision Warning

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To warn the driver of a collision, the "Collision Warning" warning message appears and

the (

) warning light blinks on the instrument cluster with a warning sound and the

steering wheel vibrates.

• The function will operate when your vehicle speed is about 6-19 mph (10-30 km/h) and

the oncoming vehicle, powered two-wheeler speed is about 19-44 mph (30-70 km/h).

Emergency Braking

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To warn the driver that emergency braking will be assisted, the "Emergency Braking"

warning message appears and the (

) warning light blinks on the instrument cluster

with a warning sound and the steering wheel vibrates.

In emergency braking situation, braking is assisted with strong braking power to help

prevent collision with the oncoming vehicle.

• The function will operate when your vehicle speed is about 6-19 mph (10-30 km/h) and

the oncoming vehicle, powered two-wheeler speed is about 19-44 mph (30-70 km/h).

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Stopping vehicle and ending brake control

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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.

Information

The audible warning can be turned off while collision warning or emergency braking is

operating by pressing the hazard warning flasher button.

Direct Oncoming function

Direct Oncoming function will warn and control the vehicle depending on the collision

risk level: 'Collision Warning', 'Emergency Braking', and 'Stopping vehicle and ending

brake control'.

Collision Warning

2C_SCCCollisionWarningInfo

To warn the driver of a collision, the "Collision Warning" warning message appears and

the (

) warning light blinks on the instrument cluster with a warning sound and the

steering wheel vibrates.

• The function will operate when your vehicle speed is between about 19-80 mph

(30-130 km/h) and the crossing vehicle or powered two-wheeler speed is between

about 6 mph (10 km/h).

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Emergency Braking

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To warn the driver that emergency braking will be assisted, the "Emergency Braking"

warning message appears and the (

) warning light blinks on the instrument cluster

with a warning sound and the steering wheel vibrates.

In emergency braking situation, braking is assisted with strong braking power to help

prevent collision with the oncoming vehicle.

• The function will operate when your vehicle speed is between about 19-80 mph

(30-130 km/h) and the crossing vehicle or powered two-wheeler speed is between

about 6 mph (10 km/h).

Stopping vehicle and ending brake control

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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.

CAUTION

• If your vehicle or the oncoming vehicle is not driving straight, Direct Oncoming

function warning and control may be late or may not operate.

• When driving at night, the powered two-wheeler recognition performance is degraded,

so Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may be temporarily limited or may not work.

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Information

The audible warning can be turned off while collision warning or emergency braking is

operating by pressing the hazard warning flasher button.

WARNING

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

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate in all situations and cannot avoid

all collisions.

• The driver has the responsibility to control the vehicle. Do not solely depend on

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist. Rather, maintain a safe braking distance, and if

necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce driving speed or to stop the vehicle.

• Never deliberately operate Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist on people, objects, etc.

It may cause serious injury or death.

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate if the driver depresses the brake

pedal to avoid collision.

• During Forward 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.

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

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warning message may not be displayed and audible

warning may not be generated.

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

surrounding is noisy.

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may turn off or may not operate properly or may

operate unnecessarily depending on the road conditions and the surroundings.

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

braking performance will operate properly.

• During emergency braking, braking control by Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will

automatically cancel when the driver excessively depresses the accelerator pedal or

sharply steers the vehicle.

CAUTION

• Depending on the condition of the vehicle, powered two-wheeler, pedestrian, or cyclist

in front and the surroundings, the speed range to operate Forward Collision-Avoidance

Assist may reduce. Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may only warn the driver, or it

may not operate.

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will operate under certain conditions by judging the

risk level based on the condition of the oncoming vehicle, driving direction, speed and

surroundings.

• Only Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist warning and collision mitigation are possible

depending on the detectable distance.

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Information

• In a situation where collision is imminent, braking may be assisted by Forward

Collision-Avoidance Assist when braking is insufficient by the driver.

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

instrument cluster type or theme selected from the settings menu.

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 Driver

Assistance system." warning message will appear, and the

,

warning light will

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 windshield where the front view camera is located, front radar cover, 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 "Driver Assistance system limited. Camera obscured." or the " Driver

Assistance system limited. Radar blocked." warning message, and the

warning lights will illuminate on the instrument cluster.

and

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),

have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

WARNING

• Even though the warning message or warning light does not appear on the instrument

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 engine.

• If the vehicle is restarted when the sensors are disabled or malfunctioned, Forward

Collision-Avoidance Assist 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

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• 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 or powered two-wheeler is small or the vehicle or powered

two-wheeler 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 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 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 or powered two-wheeler speed is fast or slow

• The vehicle or powered two-wheeler 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

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• 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

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The illustration above shows the image the front view camera and front radar are capable

of detecting as a vehicle, powered two-wheeler, pedestrian, or 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 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.

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WARNING

• Driving on a curved road

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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not detect a vehicle, a powered two-wheeler, 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, powered two-wheeler,

pedestrian, or 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 a vehicle, a powered two-wheeler,

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 or no warning, braking assist

when necessary.

Also, vehicle speed may rapidly decrease when vehicle, powered two-wheeler,

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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2C_FCAChangingLane

[A] Your vehicle

[B] 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 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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[A] Your vehicle

[B] Lane changing vehicle

[C] Same lane vehicle

When a vehicle 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 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

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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.

WARNING

• 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 vehicles, powered two-wheeler, pedestrians or cyclists are detected.

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist does not operate on bicycles, or smaller wheeled

objects, such as luggage bags, shopping carts, or strollers.

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

electromagnetic waves.

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate for about 15 seconds after the

vehicle is started, or the front view camera is initialized.

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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