Hyundai i-30: Forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA) system - sensor fusion type (front radar + front camera) / Limitations of the system

Hyundai i30 (PD) 2018-2021 Owner's Manual / Driving your vehicle / Forward collision-avoidance assist (FCA) system - sensor fusion type (front radar + front camera) / Limitations of the system

The Forward Collision avoidance assist (FCA) system system is designed to monitor the vehicle ahead or a pedestrian in the roadway through radar signals and camera recognition to warn the driver that a collision is imminent, and if necessary, apply emergency braking.

In certain situations, the radar sensor or the camera may not be able to detect the vehicle or pedestrian ahead. In these cases, the FCA system may not operate normally. The driver must pay careful attention in the following situations where the FCA operation may be limited.

System malfunction

Check FCA (Forward Collision Avoidance Asst.) When the FCA is not working properly, the FCA warning light () will illuminate and the warning message will appear for a few seconds...

Detecting vehicles

The sensor may be limited when: The radar sensor or camera is blocked with a foreign object or debris Inclement weather such as heavy rain or snow obscures the field of view of the radar sensor or camera There is interference by electromagnetic waves There is severe irregular reflection from the radar sensor The radar/camera sensor recognition is limited The vehicle in front is too small to be detected (for example a motorcycle or a bicycle, etc...

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