Hyundai Elantra: Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) / Function operation

Function warning and control

Vehicle detection

• To warn the driver a vehicle is detected, the warning light on the outside rearview mirror will illuminate.
• The system will operate when your vehicle speed is above 12 mph (20 km/h) and the speed of the vehicle in the blind spot area is above 7 mph (10 km/h).

Collision Warning

• Collision warning will operate when the turn signal is turned on in the direction of the detected vehicle.
• If ‘Warning Only’ is selected from the Settings menu, the collision warning will operate when your vehicle approaches the lane the blind spot vehicle is detected.
• To warn the driver of a collision, the warning light on the outside rearview mirror and head-up display (if equipped) will blink. At the same time, an audible warning will sound.
• When the turn signal is turned off or you move away from the lane, the collision warning will be canceled and the system will return to vehicle detection state.

WARNING

• The detecting range of the rear corner radar is determined by a standard road width, therefore, on a narrow road, the system may detect other vehicles in the next next lane and warn you. In contrast, on a wide road, the system 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.

Collision-Avoidance Assist (while driving)

• To warn the driver of a collision, the warning light on the outside rearview mirror will blink and a warning message will appear on the cluster. At the same time, an audible warning will sound and warning light on the headup display (if equipped) will blink.
• The function will operate when your vehicle speed is between 40~120 mph (60~200 km/h) and both lane markings of the driving lane are detected.
• Emergency braking will be assisted to help prevent collision with the vehicle in the blind spot area.

WARNING

• Collision-Avoidance Assist will be canceled under the following circumstances:
  -- Your vehicle enters the next lane by a certain distance
  -- Your vehicle is away from the collision risk
  -- The steering wheel is sharply steered
  -- The brake pedal is depressed
  -- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is operating
• After function operation or lane change, you must drive to the center of the lane. The function will not operate if the vehicle is not driven in the center of the lane.

Collision-Avoidance Assist (while departing)

• To warn the driver of a collision, the warning light on the outside rearview mirror will blink and a warning message will appear on the cluster. At the same time, an audible warning will sound and warning light on the headup display (if equipped) will blink.
• The function 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).
• Emergency braking will be assisted to help prevent collision with the vehicle in the blind spot area.

Stopping vehicle and ending brake control

• When the vehicle is stopped due to emergency braking, the ‘Drive carefully’ warning message will appear on the 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 approximately 2 seconds.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when using Blind-Spot Safety system:

• For your safety, change the Settings after parking the vehicle at a safe location.
• If any other system’s warning message is displayed or audible warning is generated, Blind-Spot Safety system’s warning message may not be displayed and audible warning may not be generated.
• You may not hear the warning sound of Blind-Spot Safety system if the surrounding is noisy.
• Blind-Spot Safety system may not operate if the driver applies the brake pedal to avoid collision.
• When Blind-Spot Safety system is operating, braking control by the system will automatically cancel when the driver excessively depresses the accelerator pedal or sharply steers the vehicle.
• During Blind-Spot Safety system 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 Safety system, the vehicle’s basic braking performance will operate normally.
• Blind-Spot Safety system does not operate in all situations or cannot avoid all collisions.
• Blind-Spot Safety system 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 Safety system. 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 Safety system 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