Hyundai Elantra: Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) System / System Malfunction

Check Forward Collision Avoidance Assist system

• When FCA is not working properly, the FCA warning light () will illuminate and the warning message will appear for a few seconds. After the message disappears, the master warning light () will illuminate. In this case, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• The FCA warning message may appear along with the illumination of the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) warning light.

Both FCA warning light and warning message will disappear once the ESC warning light issue is resolved.

WARNING

• FCA is only a supplemental system for the driver's convenience. It is the driver's responsibility to control the vehicle operation. Do not solely depend on the FCA system. Rather, maintain a safe braking distance, and, if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce the driving speed or to stop the vehicle.
• In certain instances and under certain driving conditions, the FCA system may activate prematurely. This initial warning message appears on the LCD display with a warning chime. Also due to sensing limitations, in certain situations, the front camera recognition system may not detect the vehicle ahead. The FCA system may not activate and the warning message may not be displayed.
• If there is a malfunction with the FCA system, the Forward Collision avoidance assist system is not applied even though the braking system is operating normally.
• If the vehicle in front stops suddenly, you may have less control of the brake system. Therefore, always keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
• The FCA system may activate during braking and the vehicle may stop suddenly shifting loose objects toward the passengers. Always keep loose objects secured.
• The FCA system may not activate if the driver applies the brake pedal to avoid collision.
• The brake control may be insufficient, possibly causing a collision, if a vehicle in front abruptly stops. Always pay extreme caution.
• The FCA system may not activate according to the road conditions, inclement weather, driving conditions or traffic conditions.
• Occupants may get injured, if the vehicle abruptly stops by the activated FCA system. Pay extreme caution.
• The FCA system does not detect all vehicles.

WARNING

• The FCA system operates only to detect vehicles in front of the vehicle.
• The FCA system does not operate when the vehicle is in reverse.
• The FCA system is not designed to detect other objects on the road such as animals.
• The FCA system does not detect vehicles in the opposite lane.
• The FCA system does not detect cross traffic vehicles that are approaching.
• The FCA system cannot detect the driver approaching the side view of a parked vehicle (for example on a dead end street).

In these cases, you must maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce the driving speed in order to maintain a safe distance or to stop the vehicle.