Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 2023 Rear View Monitor 

When reversing and navigating in confined places, the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Rear View Monitor and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert system work together to offer vital safety and convenience. When the car is in reverse, the Rear image Monitor provides a good image of the area behind it on the infotainment screen, which helps with parking and obstacle avoidance. Furthermore, when backing out of parking spaces, the Rear Cross-Traffic Alert system uses sensors to identify oncoming cars or pedestrians from the side. It then sounds and displays alerts to improve driver awareness. The2023 Hyundai ElantraHybrid is committed to improving driver safety and convenience, and these integrated technologies are essential to guaranteeing safer and more confident driving, especially in crowded parking lots and when reversing.

2023 Hyundai Elantra Specs, Price, Features, Milage (Brochure)

Rear View Monitor (RVM)

1.  Rearview camera
   Rear View Monitor will show the area behind the vehicle to assist you when parking or backing up.

Detecting sensor

1. Rearview camera
2. Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensor.

Function Settings

Camera settings

You can change Rear View Monitor settings by pressing the setup icon ( ) on the screen while the system is the Settings menu while the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.

Rear View Monitor Operation

Operating button

Parking/View button
Press the Parking/View button (1) to turn on the Rear View Monitor. Press the button again to turn off the function.

Rearview with parking guidance

Operating conditions

• Shift the gear to R (Reverse), the image will appear on the screen. Press the Parking/View button (1) while the gear is in P (Park), and the image will appear on the screen. However, parking guidance is not displayed.

Off conditions
The rear view cannot be turned off when the gear is in R (Reverse).  Press the Parking/View button (1) again while the gear is in P (Park) with the rear view on the screen, the rear view will turn off.  Shift the gear from R (Reverse) to P (Park), the rearview will turn off.

Maintaining rear view
The rear view will remain showing on the screen to help you when parking. However, parking guidance is not displayed.

Operating conditions
Shift the gear from R (Reverse) to N
(Neutral) or D (Drive), the rearview will appear on the screen.

Off conditions

• When vehicle speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h), the rearview will turn off.
• Shift the gear to P (Park), the rearview will turn off.

Rearview while driving

The driver is able to check the rear view on the screen while driving, it is to assist with backing up.

WARNING
The Driving rear view shown on the screen may differ from the actual distance of the object. Make sure to directly check the vehicle’s surroundings for safety.

Operating conditions

• The engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
• Parking/View button (1) is pressed with the gear in D (Drive) or N (Neutral).

Off conditions

• Parking/View button (1) is repressed.
• One of the infotainment system buttons (2) is pressed.

When operating
If the gear is shifted to R (Reverse), while Rear view while driving is displayed on the screen, the screen will change to rear view with parking guidance. When the Rearview while driving is displayed on the screen, an icon ( ) will appear on the upper right side of the screen indicating that the rear view is being displayed.

Rear top view

When you touch the icon (1), the top view is displayed on the screen and shows the distance from the vehicle in the back of your vehicle while parking.

Rear View Monitor Malfunction and Limitations

Rear View Monitor malfunction
When the Rear View Monitor is not working properly, or the screen flickers or the camera image does not display properly, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Limitations of the Rear View Monitor
When the vehicle is stopped for a long time in winter or when the vehicle is parked in an indoor parking lot, the exhaust fumes may temporarily blur the image.

WARNING
The rearview camera does not cover the complete area behind the vehicle. The driver should always check the rear area directly through the inside and side view mirror before parking or backing up. The image shown on the screen may differ from the actual distance of the object. Make sure to directly check the vehicle’s surroundings for safety. Always keep the rearview camera lens clean. If the lens is covered with foreign material, it may adversely affect camera performance and Rear View Monitor may not operate properly. However, do not use chemical solvents such as strong detergents containing highly alkaline or volatile organic solvents (gasoline, acetone, etc.). This may damage the camera lens.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist is designed to help detect vehicles approaching from the rear left and right side while your vehicle is reversing and warn the driver that a collision is imminent with a warning message and an audible warning. Also, braking is assisted to help prevent a collision.

[A]: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning operating range,
[B]: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist operating range

CAUTION
Warning timing may vary depending on the speed of the approaching vehicle.

Information
In the following text, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist will be referred to as Rear Cross-Traffic Safety System.

Detecting sensor

[1] : Rear corner radar
Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.

CAUTION
For more details on the precautions of the rear corner radar, refer to the “Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)” section in chapter 7.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist Settings

Setting feature

Rear Cross-Traffic Safety
With the engine on, select ‘Driver turn on Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system and select to turn off the system.

WARNING
When the engine is restarted, the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system will always turn on. However, if ‘Off’ is selected after the engine is restarted, the driver should always be aware of the surroundings and drive safely.

Information
Settings for Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system include Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist.

NOTICE
If the engine is restarted, Warning Volume will maintain the last setting.

Warning Timing
With the engine on, select ‘The driver Settings menu to change the initial warning activation time for the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system. When the vehicle is first delivered,  change the Warning Timing, the warning time of other Driver Assistance systems may change.

Warning Volume
With the engine on, select ‘The driver Settings menu to change the Warning Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system. If you change the Warning Volume, the Warning Volume of other Driver Assistance systems may change.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist21

• The setting of the Warning Timing and Warning Volume applies to all functions of the Rear Collision-Avoidance Assist.
• Even though ‘Normal’ is selected for Warning Timing, if a vehicle from the left or right side approaches at high speed, the warning may seem late.
• Select ‘Late’ for Warning Timing when traffic is light and when driving speed is slow.

Information
If the engine is restarted, Warning Timing and Warning Volume will maintain the last setting.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning warning
The Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system will warn and help control the vehicle depending on collision level: ‘Collision  ‘Stopping the vehicle and ending the brake

Collision Warning

• To warn the driver of an approaching vehicle from the rear left/right side of your vehicle, the warning light on the side view mirror will blink and a warning will appear on the cluster. At the same time, an audible warning will sound. If the Rear View Monitor is operating, a warning will also appear on the infotainment system screen.
• The function will operate when all the following conditions are satisfied:
  • The gear is shifted to R (Reverse)
  • Vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h)
  • The approaching vehicle is within approximately 82 ft. (25 m) of the left and right sides of your vehicle
  • The speed of the vehicle approaching from the left and right is above 3 mph (5 km/h)

Information
If the operating conditions are satisfied, there will be a warning whenever the vehicle approaches from the left or right side even though your vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).

Emergency Braking

•  To warn the driver of an approaching vehicle from the rear left/right side of your vehicle, the warning light on the outside rearview mirror will blink and, the ‘Emergency Braking’ warning message will appear on the cluster. At the same time, an audible warning will sound. If the Rear View Monitor is operating, a warning will also appear on the infotainment system screen.
• The function will operate when all the following conditions are satisfied:
  • The gear is shifted to R (Reverse)
  • Vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h)
  • The approaching vehicle is within approximately 5 ft. (1.5 m) from the left and right side of your vehicle
  • The speed of the vehicle approaching from the left and right is above 3 mph (5 km/h)
• Emergency braking will be assisted to help prevent collision with approaching vehicles from the left and right.

WARNING
Brake control will end when:

• The approaching vehicle is out of the detecting range
• The approaching vehicle passes behind your vehicle
• The approaching vehicle does not drive toward your vehicle
• The approaching vehicle speed slows down
• The driver depresses the brake pedal with sufficient power

Stopping the vehicle and ending the brake control
When the vehicle is stopped due to emergency braking, the ‘Drive appears on the cluster. For your safety, the driver should depress the brake pedal immediately and check the surroundings. Brake control will end after the vehicle is stopped by emergency braking for approximately 2 seconds. During emergency braking, braking control by the system will automatically cancel when the driver excessively depresses the brake pedal.

WARNING
Take the following precautions when using Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system:

• For your safety, change the Settings after parking the vehicle at a safe location.
• If any other system’s warning message is displayed or an audible warning is generated, the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system’s warning message may not be displayed and an audible warning may not be generated.
• You may not hear the warning sound of the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system if the surrounding is noisy.
• The Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may not operate if the driver applies the brake pedal to avoid a collision.
• During Rear Cross-Traffic Safety System operation, the vehicle may stop suddenly injuring passengers and shifting loose objects. Always have the seat belt on and keep loose objects secured.
• Even if there is a problem with the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system, the vehicle’s basic braking performance will operate properly.
• The Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system does not operate in all situations or cannot avoid all collisions.
• During emergency braking, braking control by the function will automatically cancel when the driver excessively depresses the accelerator pedal.
• The driver has the responsibility to control the vehicle. Do not solely depend on the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system. Rather, maintain a safe braking distance, and if necessary, depress the brake pedal to reduce driving speed or to stop the vehicle.
• Never deliberately operate a Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system on people, animals, objects, etc. It may cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION
The brake control may not operate properly depending on the status of ESC (Electronic Stability Control).

There will only be a warning when:
The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) warning light is on ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is engaged in a different function

Information
If the system assists you with braking, the driver needs to pay attention as the brake assist will end within 2 seconds. The driver must immediately depress the brake pedal and check the vehicle’s surroundings. Brake control will end when the driver depresses the brake pedal with sufficient power. After shifting the gear to R (Reverse), braking control will operate once for left and right vehicle approach.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction

When the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system is not working properly, the ‘Check Rear message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and the master () warning light will illuminate the cluster. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

When the side view mirror warning light is not working properly, the ‘Check message will appear on the cluster for several seconds, and the master () warning light will illuminate the cluster. If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist disabled

When the rear bumper around the rear-side radar or sensor is covered with foreign material, such as snow or rain, or installing a trailer or carrier, it can reduce the detecting performance and temporarily limit or disable the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system. If this occurs, the ‘Rear Cross-Traffic’ warning message will appear on the cluster. The system will operate properly when such foreign material or trailer, etc., is removed. If the system does not operate properly after it is removed, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

WARNING
Even though the warning message does not appear on the cluster, the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may not operate properly. The  Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may not operate properly in an area (for example: open terrain), where any objects are not detected after turning ON the engine.

CAUTION
Turn off the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system to install a trailer, carrier, etc., or remove the trailer, carrier, etc., to use the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system.

Limitations of Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Limitations of Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist may not operate properly, or the system may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:

• Departing from where trees or grass are overgrown
• Departing from where roads are wet
• The speed of the approaching vehicle is fast or slow

Braking control  may not  work drivers’ attention is required in the following circumstances:

• The vehicle severely vibrates while driving over a bumpy road, uneven road, or concrete patch
• Driving on a slippery surface due to snow, water puddles, ice, etc.
• The tire pressure is low or a tire is damaged
• The braking system has been modified

Information
For more details on the limitations of the rear corner radar, refer to the “Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)” section in Chapter 7.

WARNING

• Driving near a vehicle or structure

[A]: Structure
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may be limited when driving near a vehicle or structure, and may not detect the vehicle approaching from the left or right. If this occurs, the system may not warn the driver or control the brakes when necessary. Always check your surroundings while backing up.

• When the vehicle is in a complex parking environment

Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may detect vehicles that are parking or pulling out near your vehicle (for example: a vehicle leaving beside your vehicle, a vehicle parking or pulling out in the rear area, a vehicle approaching your vehicle making a turn, etc.). If this occurs, the system may unnecessarily warn the driver and control the brake. Always check your surroundings while backing up.

• When the vehicle is parked diagonally

Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may be limited when backing up diagonally, and may not detect the vehicle approaching from the left or right. If this occurs, the system may not warn the driver or control the brakes when necessary. Always check your surroundings while backing up.

• When the vehicle is on or near a slope

Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may be limited when the vehicle is on an uphill or downhill slope, or near it, and may not detect the vehicle approaching from the left or right. If this occurs, the system may not warn the driver or control the brakes when necessary. Always check your surroundings while backing up.

• Pulling into the parking space where there is a structure

[A]: Structure, [B] : Wall Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may detect vehicles passing by in front of you when parking in reverse into a parking space with a wall or structure in the rear or side area. If this occurs, the system may unnecessarily warn the driver and control the brake. Always check your surroundings while backing up.

• When the vehicle is parked rearward

The Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may detect vehicles passing by behind you when parking in reverse into a parking space. If this occurs, the system may unnecessarily warn the driver and control the brake. Always check your surroundings while backing up.

WARNING

• When you are towing a trailer or another vehicle, we recommend that the Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system is turned off for safety reasons.
• The Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may not operate properly if interfered with by strong electromagnetic waves.
• The Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system may not operate for 15 seconds after the vehicle is started, or the rear corner radars are initialized.

Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following three conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

Information
Radiofrequency radiation exposure information:

• This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
• This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8 in. (20 cm) between the radiator (antenna) and your body.
• This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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