Hyundai Tucson: Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) / Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction and Limitations

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Malfunction

When the Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist system does not operate properly, the "Check Blind-Spot Safety System" warning message may appear, andthe warning light may illuminate on the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

If the side mirror indicator does not operate properly, the "Check Side Mirror Indicator" warning message may appear andthe warning light may illuminate on the instrument cluster. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Disabled

If the rear corner radar is blocked or covered, or if the rear bumper area around the rear corner radar or sensor is covered with foreign material such as snow, rain, or dirt, or if a trailer or towing hitch is installed, detection performance may decrease and the Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist system may be temporarily limited or disabled.

The Blind-Spot Safety System is deactivated. The "Radar Blocked" warning message may appear on the instrument cluster.

The system operates normally when such foreign material, trailer, or carrier is removed and the engine is restarted.

If the system does not operate normally after anything covering or blocking the sensors is removed, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

WARNING

The Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist system may malfunction even if there is no warning message or warning light on the instrument cluster.
The Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist system may not operate properly in an open area where no objects are detected (for example, an empty parking lot), or when the detection sensors are blocked right after the engine is started.
Always turn off the Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist system when towing a trailer or using a towing hitch.

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist Limitations

The Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist system may not operate normally or may activate unexpectedly if:

Inclement weather, such as heavy snow or heavy rain.
The rear corner radar or the area around the rear corner radar is covered with snow, water, or dirt.
The rear corner radar or the area around the rear corner radar is blocked by a vehicle, wall, or pole.
The temperature around the rear corner radar is very hot or cold.
You are driving on a highway or through a toll gate.
The road surface (or the ground near your vehicle) contains metal components (e.g., due to subway construction).
Stationary objects near your vehicle, such as sound barriers, guardrails, median dividers, entrance barriers, street lights, signs, tunnels, walls, etc.
You are driving on a narrow road where trees or grass are overgrown.
You are driving in a large open area with few vehicles or structures (e.g., desert, meadow, empty parking lot).
You are driving on a wet road.
Another vehicle is following very closely behind your vehicle or passing very close to your vehicle.
Another vehicle is moving so fast that it passes your vehicle in a short time.
Your vehicle is overtaking another vehicle.
Your vehicle is changing lanes.
Your vehicle accelerates suddenly at the same time as a vehicle next to you.
A vehicle in the adjacent lane is two lanes away from you, or a vehicle is moving two lanes over toward the next lane.
A vehicle towing a trailer or using a towing device is installed and blocks the rear corner radar.
The area near the rear corner radar is covered by objects such as a bumper sticker, bumper guard, bicycle rack, etc.
The bumper around the rear corner radar is damaged or modified, and the radar is not in its proper position.
Your vehicle height is lower or higher than normal due to heavy loads, abnormal tire pressure, etc.

The Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist system may not operate normally or may operate unexpectedly when the following objects are detected:

Motorcycle or bicycle
Vehicle such as a flatbed trailer
Large vehicle such as a bus or truck
Moving obstacle such as a pedestrian, animal, shopping cart, or baby stroller
Low-height vehicle such as a sports car

The Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist system may not assist with braking when:

Your vehicle vibrates heavily while driving on a bumpy road, uneven road, or concrete section.
You are driving on a slippery surface due to snow, puddles, ice, etc.
Tire pressure is low or any tire is damaged.
There is a problem with the braking system.
Your vehicle makes a sharp lane change.

Information

For more information on the limitations of the front view camera, see "Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)" in this chapter.

WARNING

Curved Roads

The Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist system may not detect a vehicle in the adjacent lane when driving on curved roads, and may not activate the warning or brake your vehicle.