Radar Sensor

The radar sensor () is in the front grille.

Handling of the Radar Sensor

  1. Always keep the front grille clean.
  2. Never use chemical solvents or polishing powder for cleaning the front grille. Clean it with water or a mild detergent.
  3. Do not put any stickers or paint on the front grille.
  4. Do not scratch or damage the front grille.
  5. Do not replace the front grille or bumper.
  6. Do not remove or disassemble the radar sensor.

If the Some driver assist systems cannot operate: Clean area shown message appears:

  1. Stop your vehicle in a safe place and remove the obstacle on the area around the radar sensor with a soft cloth. The systems will resume once the obstacle has been removed, but depending on the situation, it may take time for them to do so.
  2. The message may come on temporarily if the radar sensor cannot detect any objects when passing through an enclosed space such as a tunnel, or driving on an open road without any structures nearby. It will disappear after driving for a while.

If the vehicle is involved in any of the following situations, the radar sensor may not work properly. Have your vehicle checked by a dealer if:
  1. Your vehicle is involved in a frontal collision.
  2. Your vehicle drives through deep water or is submerged in deep water.
  3. The area around the sensors strongly strikes a bump, curb, chock, slope, or embankment that could jar the radar sensor.

If the message does not disappear after the vehicle has been driven for a while, have your vehicle checked by a dealer.