HYUNDAI KONA 2023 Owners Manual

Instrument Cluster4-18
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- The Electronic Stability Control indicator light illuminates for about
3 seconds and then goes off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
ESC system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
While ESC is operating.
F
or more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” section in
chapter 6.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- The ESC OFF indicator light illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.

[ When you deactivate ESC system by
pressing the ESC OFF button.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” section in
chapter 6.
Immobilizer Indicator Light
(with smart key)
This indicator light illuminates for up to
30 seconds:

[ When the v
ehicle detects the smart
key in the vehicle with the Engine
Start/Stop button in the ACC or ON
position.
- At this time, you can start the engine.

- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:

[ When the smart k
ey is not in the
vehicle.
- At this time, you cannot start the engine.
This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:

[ If the smart k
ey is in the vehicle and
the Engine Start/Stop button is ON,
but the vehicle cannot detect the
smart key.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:

[ When ther
e is a malfunction with the
immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

[When y
ou set the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.

- The downhill brake control indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.

[ When you activate the system by
pressing the DBC button.
This indicator light blinks:
When Downhill Brake Control system is
oper
ating.
This indicator light illuminates yellow:
Whenever there is a malfunction with
Do
wnhill Brake Control system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to "Downhill
Brake Control (DBC)“ section in chapter
6.
Turn signal indicator light
This indicator light blinks:
When you operate the turn signal
indica
tor stalk.
If any of the following occur, there may
be a malfunction with the turn signal
system.
- The turn signal indicator light
illuminates but does not blink

- The turn signal indicator light blinks
rapidly

- The turn signal indicator light does not
illuminate at all
If any of these conditions occur, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
High beam indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When the headlamps ar
e on and in
the high beam position

[ When the turn signal lever is pulled
into the Flash-to-Pass position.

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Low Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When the headlamps ar
e on.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

[When the tail ligh
ts or headlamps are
on.
High Beam Assist indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the high-beam is on with the light
s
witch in the AUTO position.
If your vehicle detects oncoming or
preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist
will switch the high beam to low beam
automatically.
For more details, refer to “High Beam
Assist (HBA)” section in chapter 5.
Cruise Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When Cruise Control is enabled.
F
or more details, refer to “Cruise
Control (CC)” in chapter 7.
SPORT Mode Indicator Light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates
When you select "SPORT" mode as drive
mode.
F

or more details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System" in chapter
6.
ECO Mode Indicator Light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou select “ECO” mode as drive
mode.
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode
Integrated Control System” in chapter
6.

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Master warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction in operation
in an
y of the following systems:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar blocked (if equipped)
- LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped)
- High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction
To identify the details of the warning,
look at the LCD display.
N Mode Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou select “N” mode as drive
mode.
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode
Integrated Control System” in chapter
6.
CUSTOM Mode Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou select “CUSTOM” mode as
drive mode.
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode
Integrated Control System” in chapter
6.

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LCD Display Messages
Shift to P
This message is displayed if you try to
turn off the vehicle without the gear in
the P (Park) position.
If this occurs, the Engine Start/Stop
button turns to the ACC position.
Low key battery
This message is displayed if the battery
of the smart key is discharged while
changing the Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position.
Press START button while turning
wheel
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not unlock normally when
the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed.
You should press the Engine Start/Stop
button while turning the steering wheel
right and left.
Steering wheel not locked
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not lock normally while the
Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to
the OFF position.
Check Steering Wheel Lock System
This warning message is displayed if the
steering wheel does not lock normally
while the Engine Start/Stop button
changes to the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine
This message is displayed if the Engine
Start/Stop button changes to the ACC
position twice by pressing the button
repeatedly without depressing the brake
pedal.
You can start the vehicle by depressing
the brake pedal and then pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Key not in vehicle
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not in the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON or Start position.
Always turn off the engine before leaving
your vehicle.
Key not detected
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not detected when you press the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Press START button again
This message is displayed if you were
unable to start the vehicle when the
Engine Start/Stop button was pressed.
If this occurs, attempt to start the engine
by pressing the Engine Start/ Stop button
again.
If the warning message appears each
time you press the Engine Start/Stop
button, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Press START button with key
This message is displayed if you press
the Engine Start/Stop button while the
warning message “Key not detected” is
displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator
light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
This message is displayed if the brake
switch fuse is disconnected.
You need to replace the fuse with a new
one before starting the engine.
If that is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine Start/
Stop button for 10 seconds in the ACC
position.
Shift to P or N to start engine
This message is displayed if you try to
start the engine in any other position
except P (Park) or N (Neutral).
Information
You can start the engine with the gear
in N (Neutral). But, for your safety, we
recommend that you start the engine with
the gear shifted to P (Park).
Battery discharging due to external
electrical devices (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the 12V
battery voltage is weak due to any
non-factory electrical accessories (for
example, dashboard camera) while
parking. Be careful that the battery is not
discharged.
If the message appears after removing
the non-factory electrical accessories,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator
OOSN041011L
This warning is displayed if any door or
hood or liftgate is left open. The warning
will indicate which door is open in the
display.
CAUTION
Before driving the vehicle, you should
confirm that the door/ hood/liftgate is
fully closed.
Also, check there is no door/hood/
liftgate open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Low tire pressure
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This warning message is displayed if the
tire pressure is low. The corresponding
tire on the vehicle will be illuminated.
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in
chapter 8.
Turn on FUSE SWITCH
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This warning message is displayed if
the fuse switch located on the fuse box
under the steering wheel is OFF.
You should turn the fuse switch on.
For more details, refer to “Fuses” in
chapter 9.

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Lights
OIK047145L
This indicator displays which exterior
light is selected using the lighting
control.
Wiper
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This indicator displays which wiper speed
is selected using the wiper control.
Heated Steering Wheel turned off
(if equipped)
This message is displayed if you turn off
the heated steering wheel.
For more details, refer to “Heated
Steering Wheel” in chapter 5.
Low washer fluid (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the washer
fluid level in the reservoir is nearly empty.
Have the washer fluid reservoir refilled.
Low fuel
This message is displayed if the fuel tank
is almost out of fuel.
When this message is displayed, the low
fuel level warning light in the cluster will
come on.
It is recommended to look for the nearest
fueling station and refuel as soon as
possible.
Low engine oil (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed when
the engine oil level should be checked.
If this warning message is displayed,
check the engine oil level as soon as
possible and add engine oil as required.
Slowly pour the recommended oil little
by little into a funnel.
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer
to “Recommended Lubricants and
Capacities” section in chapter 2.)
Do not overfill the engine oil. Make sure
the oil level is not above F (Full) mark on
the dipstick.

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Engine overheated / Engine has
overheated (if equipped)
This message is displayed when the
engine coolant temperature is above
248°F (120°C). This means that the
engine is overheated and may be
damaged.
If your vehicle is overheated, refer to
“Overheating” section in chapter 8.
Check headlight (if equipped)
This warning message is displayed if the
headlamps are not operating properly.
A corresponding bulb may need to be
replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating.
Check turn signal (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the turn
signal lamps are not operating properly.
A lamp may need to be replaced.
Make sure to replace the burned out
bulb with a new one of the same wattage
rating.
Check headlamp LED (if equipped)
This message is displayed if there is a
problem with the LED headlamp. Have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Check Forward Safety system
(if equipped)
This warning message is displayed
if there is a problem with Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist. Have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” in
chapter 7.
Check Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
system
This warning message is displayed if
there is a problem with Lane Keeping
Assist. Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Lane Keeping
Assist (LKA)” in chapter 7.
Check Blind-Spot Safety system
This warning message is displayed
if there is a problem with Blind-Spot
Collision-Avoidance Assist. Have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Blind-Spot
Collision -Avoidance Assist (BCA)” in
chapter 7.

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Check Driver Attention Warning
system
This warning message is displayed if
there is a problem with Driver Attention
Warning. Have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Driver
Attention Warning (DAW)” in chapter 7.
Check High Beam Assist (HBA)
system
This warning message is displayed if
there is a problem with the High Beam
Assist. Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “High Beam
Assist (HBA)” in chapter 5.