Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid (2017 year). Instruction - part 29
DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM
Hybrid vehicle
The mode changes, as below,
ECO mode (Active ECO)
whenever the DRIVE MODE button
When the Drive Mode is
is pressed.
set to ECO mode, the
engine and transmission
NORMAL
control logic are changed
to maximize fuel efficiency
ECO
SPORT
When the ECO mode is selected by
pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
When NORMAL mode is selected,
the ECO indicator (green color) will
it is not displayed on the instrument
illuminate.
cluster.
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The ECO mode will provide best effi-
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The drive mode may be selected
ciency for customer driving habits
according to the driver’s preference
that are not aggressive in accelerating
or road condition.
and in conditions not involving many
rolling hills to drive through. Under
The system resets to be in the ECO
situation of aggressive driving style or
mode, when the hybrid system is
driving conditions involving rolling
restarted.
hills causing frequent gear shifts you
should try NORMAL mode instead as
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it may actually yield your best econo-
If there is a problem with the instru-
my and drivability. Compare between
ment cluster, the drive mode will be in
the 2 modes.
ECO mode and may not change to
NORMAL mode or SPORT mode.
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When ECO mode is activated:
SPORT mode
• The acceleration response may be
SPORT mode manages
slightly reduced as the accelerator
the driving dynamics by
pedal is depressed moderately.
automatically adjusting
• The air conditioner performance
the steering wheel and
hybrid system for enhanced driver
may be limited.
performance.
• The shift pattern of the automatic
transmission may change.
• When SPORT mode is selected by
pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
• The engine noise may get louder.
the SPORT indicator (yellow color)
will illuminate.
The above situations are normal
• Whenever the hybrid system is
conditions when ECO mode is acti-
restarted, the Drive Mode will
vated to improve fuel efficiency.
revert back to ECO mode. If
SPORT mode is desired, re-select
SPORT mode from the DRIVE
MODE button.
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In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
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DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM
Plug-in hybrid vehicle
The mode changes, as below,
ECO mode
whenever the DRIVE MODE button
When the Drive Mode is
is pressed.
set to ECO mode, the
engine and transmission
NORMAL
control logic are changed
to maximize fuel efficiency.
ECO
When the ECO mode is selected by
pressing the DRIVE MODE button,
When NORMAL mode is selected,
the ECO indicator (green color) will
it is not displayed on the instrument
illuminate.
cluster.
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The ECO mode will provide best effi-
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The drive mode may be selected
ciency for customer driving habits
according to the driver’s preference
that are not aggressive in accelerating
or road condition.
and in conditions not involving many
rolling hills. Under aggressive driving
The system resets to be in the ECO
style or driving conditions involving
mode, when the hybrid system is
rolling hills, it is advised to use NOR-
restarted.
MAL mode for better fuel economy
and drivability. Compare between the
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2 modes.
If there is a problem with the instru-
ment cluster, the drive mode will be in
ECO mode and may not change to
NORMAL mode.
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When ECO mode is activated:
• The acceleration response may be
slightly reduced as the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
• The air conditioner performance
may be limited.
• The shift pattern of the automatic
transmission may change.
• The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal
conditions when ECO mode is acti-
vated to improve fuel efficiency.
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FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The Forward Collision Warning
FCW operation
When the FCW is turned off
System helps avoid accidents by
on the User Settings mode,
To operate:
identifying critical situations early
FCW warning light will illu-
and warning the driver.
minate on the instrument
cluster. When the FCW warning light
remains illuminated, even though the
FCW is turned on, have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
FCW will default ON when vehicle is
restarted even though FCW was
turned off on the User Settings
mode.
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Go to the User Settings mode
(Driving Assist) and select FCW
(Forward Collision Warning) on the
LCD display. The system will turn on
and standby to activate. The system
will activate when vehicle speed is
above 25 mph (40 km/h) and below
90 mph (145 km/h).
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Warning message
FCW malfunction message
WARNING
■ Warning message
■ Master warning light
•
The Forward Collision Warning
System is a supplemental sys-
tem to assist you and its
effects may differ according to
road and driving conditions.
Do not solely rely on the sys-
tem and always pay attention
to prevent dangerous situa-
tions from occurring.
•
FCW is a warning system and
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does not apply the brakes
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automatically in a near crash
A warning message and chime will
When the FCW is not working prop-
situation. FCWS may not pro-
be provided when rapidly approach-
erly, the FCW warning light (
) will
vide a warning with enough
ing a slower moving, braking or
illuminate and the warning message
time to help avoid a crash.
stopped vehicle ahead.
will come on for a few seconds. After
FCWS does not detect pedes-
Immediately reduce your speed to
the message disappears, the master
trians, animals, signs, con-
warning light will illuminate.
prevent a collision.
struction or other objects. It is
the responsibility of the driver
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to pay attention to the roadway
to prevent collisions.
The maximum warning speed for a
stopped vehicle is 53 mph (85 km/h).
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Limitations of the system
- An unusual shape vehicle is ahead
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such as a trailer, special access
The Forward Collision Warning
vehicle or a truck with unique
This device complies with Part 15 of
System may have limits to its ability
shaped cargo.
the FCC rules.
to detect distance to the vehicle
- The rear lamps of the vehicle
Operation is subject to the following
ahead due to road and traffic condi-
ahead is missing, installed on an
two conditions:
tions.
unusual place or installed unevenly.
1. This device may not cause harmful
The FCW cannot detect vehicles or
- The front vehicle installs a separate
interference, and
detect objects as vehicles when:
lamp or LED lamp at the rear of the
2. This device must accept any inter-
- The camera lens is covered with
vehicle.
ference received, including interfer-
dirt.
- Coming in or out a tunnel, where
ence that may cause undesired
- There is heavy rain or heavy snow.
the illumination intensity is high.
operation.
- Driving in a curve.
- Driving with the sun in front of you.
- Driving uphill or downhill.
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- The approaching vehicle has the
- An object ahead is very narrow
high beam on.
such as motorcycles or bicycles.
- The vehicle vibrates heavily due to
- A vehicle suddenly enters your
road conditions.
lane.
- The vehicle is tilted from a flat tire
- The front vehicle suddenly departs
or being towed.
from the lane or it is hidden by other
- The vehicle ahead is not distin-
objects.
guishable due to similar shape
- A vehicle passes by at a higher rate
lamps.
of speed.
- An object ahead is mistaken for a
vehicle such as a shadow, sign, etc.
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Driving your vehicle
BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM (BSD) (IF EQUIPPED)
(1) BSD (Blind Spot Detection)
WARNING
The blind spot detection range
varies relative to vehicle speed.
•
Always be aware of road con-
Blind spot area
Note that if your vehicle is travel-
ditions while driving and be
ing much faster than the vehicles
alert for unexpected situations
around you, the warning will not
even though the Blind Spot
occur.
Detection System is operating.
(2) LCA (Lane Change Assist)
Closing at high speed
•
The Blind Spot Detection
The Lane Change Assist feature
System (BSD) is a supplemen-
will alert you when a vehicle is
tal system to assist you. Do not
approaching in an adjacent lane
entirely rely on the system.
at a high rate of speed. If the driv-
Always pay attention, while
er activates the turn signal when
driving, for your safety.
the system detects an oncoming
•
The Blind Spot Detection
vehicle, the system sounds an
System (BSD) is not a substi-
audible alert.
tute for proper and safe driv-
(3) RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
ing. Always drive safely and
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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert fea-
use caution when changing
The Blind Spot Detection System
ture monitors approaching cross
lanes or backing the vehicle
(BSD) uses radar sensors in the rear
traffic from the left and right side
up. The Blind Spot Detection
bumper to monitor and warn the driv-
of the vehicle when your vehicle is
System (BSD) may not detect
er of an approaching vehicle in the
moving in reverse. The feature will
every object alongside the
driver's blind spot area.
operate when the vehicle is mov-
vehicle.
The system monitors the rear area of
ing in reverse below about 6 mph
the vehicle and provides information
(10 km/h). If oncoming cross traf-
to the driver with an audible alert and
fic is detected a warning chime
an indicator on the outside side view
will sound.
mirrors.
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BSD (Blind Spot Detection) /
To cancel:
The system will activate when:
LCA (Lane Change Assist)
Press the BSD switch again. The
1. The system is on.
indicator on the switch will turn off.
Operating conditions
2. The vehicle speed is above 20
When the system is not used, turn the
mph (30 km/h).
system off by turning the switch off.
3. An vehicle is detected in the blind
spot area.
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If the Engine Start/Stop button is
pressed OFF and then ON again, the
BSD system returns to the previous
state.
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When the system is turned on, the
warning light will illuminate for 3
5
seconds on the outer side view mir-
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ror.
To operate:
Press the BSD switch with the igni-
tion switch in the ON position.
The indicator on the BSD switch will
illuminate. When the vehicle speed
exceeds 20 mph (30 km/h), the sys-
tem will be activated.
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■ Left side
■ Right side
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First stage alert
Second stage alert
If a vehicle is detected within the
A warning chime to alert the driver will activate when:
boundary of the system, a warning
1. A vehicle has been detected in the blind spot area by the radar system
light will illuminate on the outer side
(the warning light will illuminate on the outer side view mirror) AND
view mirror.
2. The turn signal is applied (same side as where the vehicle is being
Once the detected vehicle is no
detected).
longer within the blind spot area, the
When this alert is activated, the warning light on the side view mirror will
warning will turn off according to the
also blink.
driving conditions of the vehicle.
If you turn off the turn signal indicator, the warning chime will be deacti-
vated.
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• The second stage warning chime
Detecting sensor
Warning message
may be deactivated.
- To activate the warning chime:
Go to the User Settings Mode →
Sound and select "BSD" on the
LCD display.
- To deactivate the warning chime:
Go to the User Settings Mode →
Sound and deselect "BSD" on the
LCD display.
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The warning chime function helps
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alert the driver. Deactivate this func-
The sensors are located inside the
• This warning message may appear
tion only when it is necessary.
rear bumper.
when :
Always keep the rear bumper clean
- One or both of the sensors on the
for the proper operation of the sys-
rear bumper is blocked by dirt or
tem.
snow or a foreign object.
- Driving in rural areas where the
BSD sensor does not detect
another vehicle for an extended
period of time.
- When there is inclement weather
such as heavy snow or rain.
If any of these conditions occur, the
light on the BSD switch and the sys-
tem will turn off automatically.
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When the BSD cancelled warning
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
message is displayed in the cluster,
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert feature
check to make sure that the rear
monitors approaching cross traffic
bumper is free from any dirt or snow
from the left and right side of the
in the areas where the sensor is
vehicle when your vehicle is moving
located. Remove any dirt, snow, or
in reverse.
foreign material that could interfere
with the radar sensors.
Once dirt or debris is removed, the
BSD system should operate normal-
ly after about 10 minutes of driving
the vehicle.
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If the system still does not operate
If there is a problem with the BSD
normally have your vehicle inspected
system, a warning message will
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
appear and the light on the switch will
turn off. The system will turn off auto-
matically. Have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized HYUNDAI deal-
er.
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Operating conditions
Warning type
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■ Left
■ Right
To operate:
•
The warning chime will turn off
Go to the User Settings Mode
when the detected vehicle moves out
(Driving Assist) and select RCTA
of the sensing area or if your vehicle
(Rear Cross Traffic Alert) on the LCD
is moved away from the detected
display
(For more information,
vehicle.
refer to "LCD Display" in chapter
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The system may not operate proper-
3.). The system will turn on and
ly due to other factors or circum-
standby to activate. The system will
stances. Always pay attention to
activate when vehicle speed is below
your surroundings.
6 mph (10 km/h) with the shift lever in
•
If the sensing area near the rear
R (Reverse).
bumper is blocked by either a wall
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or barrier or by a parked vehicle,
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If the vehicle detected by the sensors
the system sensing area may be
approaches your vehicle, the warn-
reduced.
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
ing chime will sound, the warning
detecting range is approximately 1 -
light on the outer side view mirror will
65 ft (0.5 - 20 m). An approaching
blink and a message will appear on
vehicle will be detected if their vehicle
the LCD display.
speed is within 2.5 - 22.5 mph (4 - 36
km/h).
Note that the detecting range may
vary under certain conditions. As
always, use caution and pay close
attention to your surroundings when
backing your vehicle.
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Non-operating condition
WARNING
(Continued)
The BSD indicator on the outer side
• The Blind Spot Detection
view mirror may not illuminate
•
The warning light on the outer
System (BSD) and Rear Cross
properly when:
side view mirror will illumi-
Traffic Alert (RCTA) are not a
nate whenever a vehicle is
substitute for proper and safe
- The outer side view mirror housing
detected at the rear side by
driving practices. Always drive
is damaged.
the system.
safely and use caution when
- The mirror is covered with dirt,
changing lanes or backing up
snow, or debris.
To avoid accidents, do not
focus only on the warning light
your vehicle. The Blind Spot
- The window is covered with dirt,
Detection System (BSD) may
and neglect to see the sur-
snow, or debris.
rounding of the vehicle.
not detect every object along-
- The window is tinted.
side the vehicle.
•
Drive safely even though the
vehicle is equipped with a
Blind Spot Detection System
NOTICE
(BSD) and Rear Cross Traffic
Alert (RCTA). Do not solely rely
• The system may not work prop-
on the system. Check your sur-
erly when the bumper has been
rounding before changing
damaged, or if the rear bumper
lanes or backing up the vehi-
has been replaced or repaired.
cle.
• The sensing range differs some-
The system may not alert the
what according to the width of
driver in some conditions so
the road. When the road is nar-
always check your surround-
row, the system may detect
ings while driving.
other vehicles in the next lane.
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• The system may turn off due to
strong electromagnetic waves.
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Limitations of the system
- A motorcycle or bicycle is near.
- When other vehicles are close to
your vehicle.
The driver must be cautious in the
- A flat trailer is near.
below situations, because the sys-
- If the vehicle has started at the
- When the vehicle in the next lane
tem may not detect other vehicles or
same time as the vehicle next to
moves two lanes away from you
objects in certain circumstances.
you and has accelerated.
OR when the vehicle two lanes
away moves to the next lane from
- When the other vehicle passes at a
you.
- The vehicle drives on a curved road
very fast speed.
- When driving through a narrow
or through a tollgate.
- While changing lanes.
road with many trees or bushes.
- The sensor is polluted with rain,
- While going down or up a steep
- When driving on wet surface.
snow, mud, etc.
road where the height of the lane is
- The rear bumper where the sensor
different.
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is located is covered with a foreign
- When the other vehicle approaches
object such as a bumper sticker, a
very close.
This device complies with Part 15 of
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bumper guard, a bike stand, etc.
the FCC rules.
- When a trailer or carrier is installed.
- The rear bumper is damaged, or
Operation is subject to the following
- When the temperature near the
the sensor is out of the original
two conditions:
rear bumper area is high or low.
default position.
1. This device may not cause harmful
- When the sensors are blocked by
- The vehicle height gets lower or
interference, and
the other vehicles, walls or parking-
higher due to heavy loading in a
lot pillars.
2. This device must accept any inter-
trunk, abnormal tire pressure, etc.
ference received, including interfer-
- When the detected vehicle also
- The vehicle drives in inclement
ence that may cause undesired
moves back, as your vehicle drives
weather such as heavy rain or
operation.
back.
snow.
- If there are small objects in the
- There is a fixed object near the
detecting area such as a shopping
vehicle, such as a guardrail.
cart or a baby carriage.
- A big vehicle is near such as a bus
- If there is a low height vehicle such
or truck.
as a sports car.
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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM (LDWS) (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
(Continued)
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The LDWS camera recogni-
Take the following precautions
tion system is located in front
when using the Lane Departure
of the rear view mirror at the
Warning System (LDWS):
center of the front windshield.
•
ALWAYS check your sur-
Do not spray water or any
roundings and the road condi-
type of liquid near the camera.
tions before changing lanes.
The system may become
The LDWS does not control
damaged.
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the vehicle to change lanes or
•
Do not attempt to repair the
to stay in the current lane
LDWS camera and do not
•
Do not make abrupt maneu-
remove any parts
vers or turn the steering
•
Do not place objects that
wheel suddenly if the LDWS
reflect light on the dashboard
alerts you that the vehicle is
while driving
departing from the lane
•
The operation of the LDWS
•
If the camera recognition sys-
may be affected by several
tem does not properly detect
factors including environmen-
the lane, the LDWS may not
tal conditions that affect the
notify you if the vehicle
ability of the camera to detect
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departs from the lane
the lanes in front of you. It is
The Lane Departure Warning
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The LDWS does not operate
the responsibility of the driver
(LDWS) System feature is designed
until the vehicle speed reach-
to pay careful attention to the
to monitor the vehicle's position rela-
es approximately 40 mph (64
roadway and to maintain the
tive to the lane in front of you and
km/h)
vehicle in its intended lane at
detect when the vehicle begins to
all times.
move out of its lane.
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LDWS Operation
■ Lane line detected
■ Lane Departure Warning
• Left
• Right
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■ Lane line undetected
■ Lane Departure Warning + Smart Cruise Control
• Left
• Right
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To activate the LDWS:
With the ignition switch is in the ON
position, press the LDWS button
located on the instrument panel on
the lower left hand side of the driver.
The indicator in the cluster display
will initially illuminate white. This indi-
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cates the LDWS is in the READY but
If your vehicle speed exceeds
40
1. A visual warning appears on the
NOT ENABLED state.
mph (64 km/h) and the LDWS button
cluster LCD display. Either the left
Note that the vehicle speed must be
is ON, the system is enabled. If your
lane line or the right lane line in
at least approximately 40 mph (64
vehicle departs from the projected
the cluster LCD display will blink
km/h) to ENABLE the LDWS. The
lane in front of you, the LDWS oper-
depending on which direction the
indicator in the cluster display will
ates as follows:
vehicle is veering.
illuminate green.
2. An audible warning sounds to
alert the driver.
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