Hyundai Elantra: Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) / Function operation

Function warning

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 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 the 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 light 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.

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 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.