Hyundai Genesis: Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) / BSD (Blind Spot Detection) / LCA (Lane Change Assist)

Operating conditions

To operate:

Press the BSD switch with the Engine Start/Stop button in the ON position. The indicator illuminates on the switch. If vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph (30km/h) the system will activate.

To cancel:

Press the BSD switch again. The indicator on the switch will go off. When the system is not used, turn the system off by turning off the switch.

✽ NOTICE

  • If the engine is turned off and on, the system returns to the previous state.
  • When the system is turned on, the warning light will illuminate for 3 seconds on the outside rearview mirror.

Warning type

The system will activate when:

1.The system is on.

2.Vehicle speed is above about 20 mph (30 km/h).

3.Other vehicles are detected in the rear side.

First stage alert

If a vehicle is detected within the boundary of the system, a warning light will illuminate on the outside rearview mirror and the head up display.

If the detected vehicle is not in warning range, the warning will turn off according to driving conditions.

Second stage alert

The second stage alarm will activate when:

1.The first stage alert is on.

2.The turn signal light is on to change a lane.

When the second stage alert is activated, a warning light will blink on the outside rearview mirror, the head up display and an alarm will sound. Also, a steering wheel will vibrate (if equipped with LKAS).

If you turn off the turn signal light, the second stage alert will be deactivated.

Detecting sensor

The sensors are located inside of the rear bumper.

Always keep the rear bumper clean for the system to work properly.

Warning message

The message will appear to notify the driver if there are foreign substances on the rear bumper. The light on the switch and the system will turn off automatically.

Remove the foreign substance on the rear bumper.

After the foreign substance is removed, if you drive for approximately 10 minutes, the system will work normally.

If the system does not work normally even though the foreign substance is removed, take your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the system checked.

If the system does not work properly, a warning message will appear and the light on the switch will turn off. The system will turn off automatically. Have your vehicle checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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