Hyundai Kona: Detecting sensor / Warning message

Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system disabled. Radar blocked

• This warning message may appear when :

- One or both of the sensors on the rear bumper is blocked by dirt or snow or a foreign object.
- Driving in rural areas where the BCW sensor does not detect another vehicle for an extended period of time.
- When there is inclement weather such as heavy snow or rain.
- A trailer or carrier is installed. To use the BCW system, remove the trailer or carrier from your vehicle.

If any of these conditions occur, the light on the BCW switch and the system will turn off automatically.

When the BCW canceled warning message is displayed in the cluster, check to make sure that the rear bumper is free from any dirt or snow in the areas where the sensor is located. Remove any dirt, snow, or foreign material that could interfere with the radar sensors.

After any dirt or debris is removed, the BCW system should operate normally after about 10 minutes of driving the vehicle.

If the system still does not operate normally have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Information

Turn off the system by pressing the BCW switch and deselecting Rear Cross-Traffic Collision warning (RCCW) from the User Settings mode on the cluster, when using a trailer or carrier behind your vehicle.

Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system

If there is a problem with the BCW system, a warning message will appear and the light on the switch will turn off. The system will turn off automatically. We recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Detecting sensor
The sensors are located inside the rear bumper. Always keep the rear bumper clean for proper operation of the system. ...

Limitations of the system
The driver must be cautious in the below situations, because the system may not detect other vehicles or objects in certain circumstances. When a trailer or carrier is installed. The vehicle drive ...

Other information:

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2025 Owners Manual: Auto stop
To stop the engine in idle stop mode Manual transmission vehicle 1. Decrease the vehicle speed to 5 km/h (3 mph). 2. Set the gear in N (Neutral). 3. Release the clutch pedal. The auto stop indicator () illuminates in green on the instrument cluster, when the engine stops. Information The driving s ...

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2025 Service Manual: Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the glove box. (Refer to Body - "Glove Box Upper Cover Assembly") 3. Remove the smart key unit. ...

© 2018-2025 www.hkona.com