Hyundai Kona: Blind-spot collision warning (BCW) system / Limitations of the system
The driver must be cautious in the below situations, because the system may not
detect other vehicles or objects in certain circumstances.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
- The vehicle drives in inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow.
- The sensor is polluted with rain, snow, mud, etc.
- The rear bumper where the sensor is located is covered with a foreign
object such as a bumper sticker, a bumper guard, a bike rack, etc.
- The rear bumper is damaged, or the sensor is out of the original default
position.
- The vehicle height gets lower or higher due to heavy loading in the luggage
compartment, abnormal tire pressure, etc.
- When the temperature near the rear bumper area is high or low.
- When the sensors are blocked by other vehicles, walls or parking-lot pillars.
- The vehicle drives on a curved road or through a tollgate.
- The vehicle is driven near areas containing metal substances such as a
construction zone, railroad, etc.
- There is a fixed object near the vehicle, such as a guardrail, person,
animal, etc.
- While going down or up a steep road where the height of the lane is different.
- When driving through a narrow road with many trees or bushes.
- When driving on wet surfaces.
- When driving through a large area with few vehicles or structures around,
such as a desert, rural area, etc.
- A big vehicle is near such as a bus or truck.
- When other vehicles are close to your vehicle.
- When the other vehicle approaches very close.
- When the detected vehicle also moves back, as your vehicle drives back.
- While changing lanes.
- If the vehicle has started at the same time as the vehicle next to you
and has accelerated.
- When the other vehicle passes at a very fast speed.
- When the vehicle in the next lane moves two lanes away from you OR when
the vehicle two lanes away moves to the next lane to you.
- The vehicle is turning left or right at a crossroads.
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- A flat trailer is near.
- If there are small objects in the detecting area such as a shopping cart,
a baby stroller or pedestrian.
- If there is a low height vehicle such as a sports car.
The BCW indicator on the outer side view mirror may not illuminate properly
when:
- The outside rearview mirror housing is damaged.
- The mirror is covered with dirt, snow, or debris.
- The window is covered with dirt, snow, or debris.
- The window is tinted.
Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system disabled. Radar blocked
• This warning message may appear when :
- One or both of the sensors on the rear bumper is blocked by dirt or snow or
a foreign o ...
The Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) system is designed to help detect
and monitor the vehicle ahead or detect a pedestrian (if equipped) in the roadway
through radar signals and camera reco ...
Other information:
Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2023 Owners Manual: Cruise Control operation
1. CRUISE () indicator
2. SET indicator
The Cruise Control system allows you to drive at speeds above 30 km/h (20 mph)
without depressing the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
Take the following precautions:
Always set the vehicle speed under the speed limit in your country.
If the Cruise Control is l ...
Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2023 Owners Manual: Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is being driven in severe conditions, more
frequent oil and filter changes are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of cuts, cracks, excess ...