check engine HYUNDAI KONA 2023 Owner's Guide

Driving your vehicle6-54
Driving In Flooded Areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Highway Driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.
Under-inflation may overheat or damage
the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires,
which may reduce traction or fail the
braking operation.
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Never over-inflate your tires above the
maximum inflation pressure, as specified
on your tires.
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
Driving at higher speeds on the highway
consumes more fuel and is less efficient
than driving at a slower, more moderate
speed. Maintain a moderate speed in
order to conserve fuel when driving on
the highway.
Be sure to check both the engine coolant
level and the engine oil before driving.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
overheat the engine.
Reducing the Risk of a Rollover
Your multi-purpose passenger vehicle is
defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
SUV’s have higher ground clearance
and a narrower track to make them
capable of performing in a wide variety
of off-road applications. The specific
design characteristics give them a higher
center of gravity than ordinary vehicles
making them more likely to roll over if
you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles
have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. Due to this
risk, driver and passengers are strongly
recommended to buckle their seat belts.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.
There are steps that a driver can make
to reduce the risk of a rollover. If at all
possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt
maneuvers, do not load your vehicle
with heavy cargo on the roof, and never
modify your vehicle in any way.
WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles. To prevent rollovers or loss of
control:

[ Take corners at slower speeds than
you would with a passenger vehicle.

[ Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers.

[ Do not modify your vehicle in any
way that you would raise the center
of gravity.

[ Keep tires properly inflated.

[ Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.
WARNING
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt. Make sure
all passengers are wearing their seat
belts.

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WINTER DRIVING
The severe weather conditions of winter
quickly wear out tires and cause other
problems. To minimize winter driving
problems, you should take the following
suggestions:
Snow or Icy Conditions
You need to keep sufficient distance
between your vehicle and the vehicle in
front of you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding, rapid
acceleration, sudden brake applications,
and sharp turns are potentially
very hazardous practices. During
deceleration, use engine braking to the
fullest extent. Sudden brake applications
on snowy or icy roads may cause the
vehicle to skid.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires or to
install tire chains on your tires.
Always carry emergency equipment.
Some of the items you may want to carry
include tire chains, tow straps or chains,
a flashlight, emergency flares, sand, a
shovel, jumper cables, a window scraper,
gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a blanket,
etc.
Snow tires
WARNING
Snow tires should be equivalent in size
and type to the vehicle’s standard tires.
Otherwise, the safety and handling of
your vehicle may be adversely affected.
We recommend you use snow tires when
road temperature is below 7°C (45°F).
Refer to the below chart, and mount the
recommended snow tire for your vehicle.
Standard tire
Tire size wheel size / offset
235/40R19 8.0Jx19/55
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle,
make sure to use the same Inflation
pressure as the original tires. Mount
snow tires on all four wheels to balance
your vehicle’s handling in all weather
conditions. The traction provided by
snow tires on dry roads may not be as
high as your vehicle’s original equipment
tires. Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.
Information
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local, state and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions against
their use.

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WARNING
The use of tire chains may adversely
affect vehicle handling:

[Drive less than 20 mph (30 km/h)
or the chain manufacturer's
recommended speed limit,
whichever is lower.

[ Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, sharp turns, and other road
hazards, which may cause the
vehicle to bounce.

[ Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel
braking.
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[Install tire chains on both left and right
front tires. It should be noted that
installing tire chains on the tires will
provide a greater driving force, but will
not prevent side skids.

[ Do not install studded tires without
first checking local, state and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions
against their use.
Chain Installation
When installing tire chains, follow the
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acturer’s instructions and mount
them as tightly possible. Drive slowly
(less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with
chains installed. If you hear the chains
contacting the body or chassis, stop and
tighten them. If they still make contact,
slow down until the noise stops. Remove
the tire chains as soon as you begin
driving on cleared roads.
When mounting snow chains, park the
vehicle on level ground away from traffic.
Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning
Flasher and place a triangular emergency
warning device behind the vehicle (if
available). Always place the vehicle in P
(Park), apply the parking brake and turn
off the engine before installing snow
chains.
NOTICE
When using tire chains:

[ Wrong size chains or improperly
installed chains can damage your
vehicle’s brake lines, suspension,
body and wheels.

[ Use SAE “S” class or wire chains.

[ If you hear noise caused by chains
contacting the body, retighten the
chain to prevent contact with the
vehicle body.

[ To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6 miles
(0.5~1.0 km).

[ Do not use tire chains on vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels. If
unavoidable, use a wire type chain.

[ Use wire chains less than 0.27 in.
(7mm) thick to prevent damage to
the chain’s connection.

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Winter Precautions
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because it
helps prevent corrosion in the cooling
system, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or
replenish your coolant in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
chapter 9. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freezing
point is sufficient for the temperatures
anticipated during the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter temperatures affect battery
performance. Inspect the battery and
cables, as specified in chapter 9. The
battery charging level can be checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or in a
service station. Check spark plugs and ignition system
Inspect the spark plugs, as specified in
chapter 9. If necessary, replace them.
Also check all ignition wirings and
components for any cracks, wear-out,
and damage.
To prevent locks from freezing
To prevent the locks from being frozen,
spray approved de-icing fluid or glycerin
into key holes. When a lock opening is
already covered with ice, spray approved
de-icing fluid over the ice to remove it.
When an internal part of a lock freezes,
try to thaw it with a heated key. Carefully
use the heated key to avoid an injury.
Use approved window washer anti-
freeze solution in system
To prevent the window washer from
being frozen, add authorized window
washer anti-freeze solution, as specified
on the window washer container.
Window washer anti-freeze solution is
available from an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer, and most vehicle accessory
outlets. Do not use engine coolant or
other types of anti-freeze solution, to
prevent any damage to the vehicle paint.

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Do not let your parking brake freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
are wet. When there is the risk that your
parking brake may freeze, temporarily
apply it with the gear in P (Park). Also,
block the rear wheels in advance, so the
vehicle may not roll. Then, release the
parking brake.
Do not let ice and snow accumulate
underneath
Under some conditions, snow and ice
can build up under the fenders and
interfere with the steering. When driving
in such conditions during the severe
winter, you should check underneath
the vehicle on a regular basis, to ensure
that the front wheels and the steering
components is unblocked.
Carry emergency equipment
In accordance with weather conditions,
you should carry appropriate emergency
equipment, while driving. Some of the
items you may want to carry include tire
chains, tow straps or chains, flashlight,
emergency flares, sand, shovel, jumper
cables, window scraper, gloves, ground
cloth, coveralls, blanket, etc.
Do not place objects or materials in the
engine compartment
Putting objects or materials in the engine
compartment may cause an engine
failure or combustion, because they may
block the engine cooling. Such damage
will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.

Driver Assistance System7-36
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Safe Exit Warning:

[ For your safety, change the Settings
after parking the vehicle at a safe
location.

[ If any other system’s warning
message is displayed or audible
warning is generated, Safe Exit
Warning's warning message may not
be displayed and audible warning
may not be generated.

[ You may not hear the warning
sound of Safe Exit Warning if the
surrounding is noisy.

[ Safe Exit Warning does not operate
in all situations or cannot prevent all
collisions.

[ Safe Exit Warning 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 occurs
while exiting the vehicle. Always
check the surroundings before you
exit the vehicle.

[ Never deliberately operate Safe
Exit Warning. Doing so may lead to
serious injury or death.

[ Safe Exit Warning does not operate
if there is a problem with Blind- Spot
Collision-Avoidance Assist. The
warning message of Blind- Spot
Collision-Avoidance Assist will
appear when:
- Blind- Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist sensor or the sensor
surrounding is polluted or covered
- Blind- Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist fails to warn passengers or
falsely warn passengers
- Blind- Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist warning light appears
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[ After the engine is turned off, Safe Exit
Warning operates approximately for 3
minutes, but turns off immediately if
the doors are locked.

[ Images or colors may appear
differently depending on the instrument
panel specifications or theme.
Safe Exit Warning Malfunction
and Limitations
Safe Exit Warning malfunction
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properly, the ‘Check Blind-Spot Safety
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the cluster for several seconds, and the
master (
) warning light will illuminate
on the cluster. If the master warning light
illuminates, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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warning light is not working properly,
the ‘Check side view mirror warning
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the cluster for several seconds, and the
master (
) warning light will illuminate
on the cluster. If the master warning light
illuminates, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Safe Exit Warning disabled
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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
Warning.
If this occurs, the ‘Blind-Spot Safety
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message will appear on the cluster.
Safe Exit Warning will operate properly
when such foreign material or trailer,
etc., is removed, and then the engine is
restarted.
If Safe Exit Warning does not operate
properly after it is removed, have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

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CAUTION

[ Driver Attention Warning may
suggest a break depending on the
driver’s driving pattern or habits,
even if the driver doesn’t feel
fatigued.

[ Driver Attention Warning is a
supplemental function and may not
be able to determine whether the
driver is inattentive.

[ The driver who feels fatigued should
take a break at a safe location, even
though there is no break suggestion
by Driver Attention Warning.
Information

[For more details on setting the
functions in the infotainment system
Vehicle Settings, refer to “Vehicle
Settings” section in chapter 4.

[ Driver Attention Warning will reset the
last break time to 0:00 in the following
situations:
- The engine is turned off
- The driver unfastens the seat belt
and opens the driver’s door
- The vehicle is stopped for more than
10 minutes
- When the driver resets Driver
Attention Warning, the last break
time is set to 0:00 and the driver’s
attention level is set to High.
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
function
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When a detected vehicle in front departs
from a stop, Leading Vehicle Departure
Alert will inform the driver by displaying
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message on the cluster and an audible
warning will sound.
WARNING

[ If any other system’s warning
message is displayed or audible
warning is generated, Driver
Attention Warning message may not
be displayed and audible warning
may not be generated.

[ The driver should hold the
responsibility to safely drive and
control the vehicle.
CAUTION

[Leading Vehicle Departure Alert is a
supplemental function and may not
alert the driver whenever the front
vehicle departs from a stop.

[ Always check the front of the
vehicle and road conditions before
departure.
Information

[Images or colors may appear
differently depending on the instrument
panel specifications or theme.

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Reverse Parking Distance Warning

[Reverse Parking Distance Warning
will operate when the gear is in R
(Reverse).

[ Reverse Parking Distance Warning
helps detect a person, animal or
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rearward speed is below 6 mph (10
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Distance
from object Warning
indicator when
driving
backward Warning
sound
24~48 in.
(

60~120 cm)Buzzer beeps
intermittently
12~24 in.
(30~60 cm)
Beeps more frequently
Within 12 in. (30 cm)
Beeps
continuously

[ The corresponding indicator will
illuminate whenever each ultrasonic
sensor detects a person, animal or
object in its sensing range. Also an
audible warning will sound.

[ When more than two objects are
detected at the same time, the closest
one will be warned with an audible
warning.

[ The shape of the indicator in the
illustration may differ from the actual
vehicle.
Reverse Parking Distance
Warning Malfunction and
Limitations
Reverse Parking Distance Warning
malfunction
After starting the engine, a beep will
sound when the gear is shifted to R
(Reverse) to indicate Reverse Parking
Distance Warning is operating properly.
However, if one or more of the following
occurs, first check whether the ultrasonic
sensor is damaged or blocked with
foreign material. If it still does not work
properly, have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

[The audible warning does not sound.

[ The buzzer sounds intermittently.

[ The ‘Ultrasonic sensor error or
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Hazard Warning Flasher ........................................................................\
........... 8-2
In Case of an Emergency While Driving .......................................................... 8-2
If the Engine Stalls While Driving ........................................................................\
........ 8-2
If the Engine Stalls at a Crossroad or Crossing ......................................................... 8-2
If You Have a Flat Tire While Driving ........................................................................\
...8-3
If The Engine Will Not Start ........................................................................\
..... 8-3If the Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns Over Slowly ..............................................8-3
If the Engine Turns Over Normally but Doesn't Start ................................................8-3
Jump Starting ........................................................................\
........................... 8-4
If the Engine Overheats ........................................................................\
.............8-7
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ...................................................... 8-9
Check Tire Pressure ........................................................................\
............................. 8-9
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........................................................................\
...... 8-10
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light ........................................................................\
........ 8-11
Low Tire Pressure Position and Tire Pressure Telltale ............................................... 8-11
TPMS Malfunction Indicator ........................................................................\
.............. 8-12
Changing a Tire with TPMS ........................................................................\
............... 8-12
If You Have a Flat Tire (with Tire Mobility Kit) ................................................8-14Introduction ...............................................................\
................................................. 8-14
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit ........................................................................\
. 8-15
Using the Tire Mobility Kit ........................................................................\
................. 8-16
How to Adjust Tire Pressure ........................................................................\
............. 8-20
Notes on the Safe Use of the Tire Mobility Kit ......................................................... 8-21
Towing ...................................................................\
.......................................... 8-22
Towing Service ........................................................................\
................................... 8-22
Removable Towing Hook ........................................................................\
.................. 8-23
Emergency Towing ........................................................................\
............................8-24
Tie-down Hook ........................................................................\
................................... 8-25
8. Emergency situations