Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 2023 Safe Exit Assist
A cutting-edge safety function called Safe Exit Assist is available on the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and is intended to improve passenger safety when they get out of the car. When the car is parked and the doors are about to open, Safe Exit Assist employs rear-facing sensors to identify bikes or other cars coming from behind. The system makes sure that passengers can safely exit the car without unintentionally stepping into the path of oncoming traffic or bicyclists by temporarily locking the rear doors and alerting the driver and passengers with visual and auditory warnings if it detects a potential collision risk. This introduction gives a brief summary of the fundamental rules and features of Safe Exit Assist and emphasizes how it can help make passenger experiences in the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid safer.
2023 Hyundai Elantra Specs, Price, Features, Milage (Brochure)
Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
After the vehicle stops, when an approaching vehicle from the rear area is detected after a passenger opens the door, Safe Exit Assist will warn the driver with a warning message and an audible warning to help prevent a collision.
CAUTION
Warning timing may vary depending on the speed of the approaching vehicle. This vehicle type only provides a warning to get off safely. Please look around for safety before getting off.
Detecting sensor
Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensors.
NOTICE
For more details on the precautions of the rear corner radars, refer to the “Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW)” or “Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)” section in Chapter 7.
Safe Exit Assist
Setting features
Safe Exit Assist
With the engine on, select ‘Driver to turn on Safe Exit Assist and deselect to turn off the function.
WARNING
The driver should always be aware of the surroundings. If ‘Safe Exit Assist’ is deselected, Safe Exit Assis. cannot assist you.
Information
If the engine is restarted, Safe Exit Assist will maintain the last setting.
Warning Timing
With the engine on, select ‘The driver Settings menu to change the initial warning activation time for Safe Exit Assis. When the vehicle is first delivered, change the Warning Timing, the Warning Timing of other Driver Assistance systems may change.
Warning Volume
With the engine on, select ‘The driver Settings menu to change the Warning Blind-Spot Safety system. If you change the warning volume, the Warning Volume of other Driver Assistance systems may change.
CAUTION
The setting of the Warning Timing and Warning Volume applies to all functions of the Safe Exit Assist. Even though ‘Normal’ is selected for Warning Timing, if a vehicle approaches at high speed from the rear, 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.
Safe Exit Assist Operation
Warning
Collision warning when exiting vehicle
When an approaching vehicle from the rear is detected at the moment a warning message will appear on the cluster, and an audible warning will sound. Safe Exit Assist will warn the driver when your vehicle’s speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h), and the speed of the approaching vehicle from the rear is above 3 mph (4 km/h).
WARNING
Take the following precautions when using Safe Exit Assist:
- For your safety, change the Settings after parking the vehicle at a safe location.
- If any other function’s warning message is displayed or an audible warning is generated, a Safe Exit Assist warning message may not be displayed and an audible warning may not be generated.
- You may not hear the warning sound of Safe Exit Assist if the surroundings are noisy.
- Safe Exit Assist does not operate in all situations and cannot prevent all collisions.
- Safe Exit Assist may warn the driver late or may not warn the driver depending on the road and driving conditions. Always check vehicle surroundings.
- The driver and passengers are responsible for accidents that occur while exiting the vehicle. Always check the surroundings before you exit the vehicle.
- Never deliberately operate Safe Exit Assist. Doing so may lead to serious injury or death.
- Safe Exit Assist does not operate if there is a problem with the Blind-Spot Safety system.
- The warning message of the Blind-Spot Safety system will appear when:
- Blind-Spot Safety system sensor or the sensor surrounding is polluted or covered
- Blind-Spot Safety system fails to warn passengers or falsely warn passengers
Information
After the engine is turned off, Safe Exit Assist operates approximately for 10 minutes but turns off immediately if the doors are locked.
Safe Exit Assist Malfunction and Limitations
Safe Exit Assist malfunction
When Safe Exit Assist is not working properly, the ‘Check Blind-Spot Safety on the cluster for several seconds, and the master (WAE-211) warning light will illuminate on the cluster. If the master warning light illuminates, we recommend that the vehicle be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Safe Exit Assist disabled
When the rear bumper around the rear corner 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 Safe Exit Assist. If this occurs, the ‘Blind-Spot Safety warning message will appear on the cluster. Safe Exit Assist will operate properly when such foreign material or trailer, etc., is removed, and then the engine is restarted. If Safe Exit Assist 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, Safe Exit Assist may not properly operate. Safe Exit Assist may not properly operate in an area (for example, open terrain) where any substance is not detected right after the object’s engine is turned on, or when the detecting sensor is blocked with foreign material right after the engine is turned on.
CAUTION
Turn off Safe Exit Assist to install or remove a trailer, carrier, or another attachment. Turn on Safe Exit Assist when finished.
Limitations of Safe Exit Assist
Safe Exit Assist may not operate properly, or Safe Exit Assist may operate unexpectedly under the following circumstances:
- Getting out of the vehicle where trees or grass are overgrown
- Getting out of the vehicle where the road is wet
- The approaching vehicle is very fast or very slow
WARNING
Safe Exit Assist may not operate properly if interfered with by strong electromagnetic waves. Safe Exit Assist may not operate for 3 seconds after the vehicle is started, or rear corner radars are initialized.
FAQ
Safe Exit Assist is a safety feature designed to prevent passengers from exiting the vehicle when it is unsafe to do so.
It uses rear-facing sensors to detect approaching vehicles or cyclists when the vehicle is parked. If a risk is detected, it alerts the driver and passengers and locks the rear doors.
No, Safe Exit Assist is designed to operate when the vehicle is parked or stationary.
Yes, in many cases, Safe Exit Assist can be enabled or disabled through the vehicle’s settings.
Safe Exit Assist often relies on rear-facing sensors to detect approaching objects from behind the vehicle.
Yes, it typically provides both visual and audible warnings to alert passengers to potential risks.
In many cases, passengers can override Safe Exit Assist by manually unlocking the doors if they determine it’s safe to exit.
Safe Exit Assist is generally designed to detect any approaching objects from behind the vehicle, regardless of their type.
Depending on the vehicle, there may be customizable settings to adjust the sensitivity or warnings of Safe Exit Assist.
Yes, Safe Exit Assist is often part of a comprehensive suite of safety features aimed at enhancing passenger safety.
Safe Exit Assist typically focuses on the rear doors of the vehicle to prevent passengers from exiting into oncoming traffic.
For detailed information about Safe Exit Assist and its specific guidelines, consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual or contact your Hyundai dealer for guidance on its operation and customization.
Safe Exit Assist is generally designed to operate in various parking situations, but its effectiveness may vary depending on the specific circumstances.
Yes, one of the primary functions of Safe Exit Assist is to prevent accidents involving approaching cyclists from the rear.
Safe Exit Assist availability may vary by trim level and vehicle configuration, so it’s advisable to check the specific trim and options for your Elantra Hybrid to determine if Safe Exit Assist is included or available as an option.
Useful Link
View Full User Guide: Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 2023 User Guide
Download Manuals: https://owners.hyundaiusa.com/us/en/resources/manuals-warranties.html
2023 Hyundai Elantra Specs, Price, Features, Milage (Brochure)