HYUNDAI KONA EV 2023 Owners Manual

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Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, accelerated
rusting can occur on underbody parts
such as the frame and floor pan, even
though they have been treated with rust
protection.
Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm or
cold water once a month, after off-road
driving and at the end of each winter. pay
special attention to these areas because
it is difficult to see all the mud and dirt.
It will do more harm than good to wet
down the road grime without removing
it. The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have drain
holes that should not be allowed to clog
with dirt; trapped water in these areas
can cause rusting.
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired, dry
the brakes by applying them lightly
while maintaining a slow forward speed.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a
clear protective finish. • Do not use abrasive cleaner, polishing
compound, solvent, or wire brushes on aluminum wheels.
• Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
• Use only a mild soap or neutral
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
water. Also, clean the wheels after
driving on salted roads.
• Do not wash the wheels with high-
speed car wash brushes.
• Do not use any cleaners containing
acid or alkaline detergents.
NOTICE
• Do not use any abrasive cleaner,
polishing compound, solvent, or wire brushes on aluminum wheels.
• Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
• Use only a mild soap or neutral
detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, be sure to clean the
wheels after driving on salted roads.
• Do not wash the wheels with high-
speed car wash brushes.
• Do not use any cleanser containing
acid or alkaline detergents.
Corrosion protection
Protecting your vehicle from corrosion
By using the most advanced design
and construction practices to combat
corrosion, we produces vehicles of the
highest quality. However, this is only
part of the job. To achieve the long-term
corrosion resistance your vehicle can
deliver, the owner’s cooperation and
assistance is also required.
Common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion
on your vehicle are: • Road salt, dirt and moisture that is
allowed to accumulate underneath
the vehicle.
• Removal of paint or protective
coatings; by stones, gravel, abrasion
or minor scrapes and dents which
leave unprotected metal exposed to
corrosion.

Maintenance
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High-corrosion areas
If you live in an area where your vehicle is
regularly exposed to corrosive materials,
corrosion protection is particularly
important. Some of the common causes
of accelerated corrosion are road salts,
dust control chemicals, ocean air and
industrial pollution.
Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates the conditions in
which corrosion is most likely to occur.
For example, corrosion is accelerated
by high humidity, particularly when
temperatures are just above freezing. In
such conditions, the corrosive material is
kept in contact with the vehicle surfaces
by moisture that is slow to evaporate.
Mud is particularly corrosive because
it is slow to dry and holds moisture in
contact with the vehicle. Although the
mud appears to be dry, it can still retain
moisture and promote corrosion.
High temperatures can also accelerate
corrosion of parts that are not properly
ventilated so the moisture can be
dispersed.
For all these reasons, it is particularly
important to keep your vehicle clean and
free of mud or accumulations of other
materials. This applies not only to the
visible surfaces but particularly to the
underside of the vehicle.
To help prevent corrosion
Keep your vehicle clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is
to keep your vehicle clean and free of
corrosive materials. Attention to the
underside of the vehicle is particularly
important. • If you live in a high-corrosion area —
where road salts are used, near the
ocean, areas with industrial pollution,
acid rain, etc.—, you should take extra
care to prevent corrosion. In winter,
hose off the underside of your vehicle
at least once a month and be sure to
clean the underside thoroughly when
winter is over.
• When cleaning underneath the
vehicle, give particular attention to
the components under the fenders
and other areas that are hidden
from view. Do a thorough job; just
dampening the accumulated mud
rather than washing it away will
accelerate corrosion rather than
prevent it. Water under high pressure
and steam are particularly effective
in removing accumulated mud and
corrosive materials.
• When cleaning lower door panels,
rocker panels and frame members, be
sure that drain holes are kept open so
that moisture can escape and not be
trapped inside to accelerate corrosion.

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Keep your garage dry
Don’t park your vehicle in a damp,
poorly ventilated garage. This creates
a favorable environment for corrosion.
This is particularly true if you wash your
vehicle in the garage or drive it into the
garage when it is still wet or covered with
snow, ice or mud. Even a heated garage
can contribute to corrosion unless it is
well ventilated so moisture is dispersed.
Keep paint and trim in good condition
Scratches or chips in the finish should
be covered with “touch-up” paint as
soon as possible to reduce the possibility
of corrosion. If bare metal is showing
through, the attention of a qualified body
and paint shop is recommended.
Bird droppings are highly corrosive and
may damage painted surfaces in just a
few hours. Always remove bird droppings as soon as possible.
Don’t neglect the interior
Moisture can collect under the floor mats
and vehicle peting to cause corrosion.
Check under the mats periodically to be
sure the carpeting is dry. Use particular
care if you carry fertilizers, cleaning
materials or chemicals in the vehicle.
These should be carried only in proper
containers and any spills or leaks should
be cleaned up, flushed with clean water
and thoroughly dried.
Interior care
Interior general precautions
prevent chemicals such as perfume,
cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner
and air freshener from contacting the
interior parts because they may cause
damage or discoloration. If they do
contact the interior parts, wipe them off
immediately.
See the instructions that follow for the
proper way to clean vinyl.
NOTICE
•
Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electrical/
electronic components inside the
vehicle as this may damage them.
• When cleaning leather products
(steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alcohol
content solutions. If you use high
alcohol content solutions or acid/
alkaline detergents, the color of the
leather may fade or the surface may
get stripped off.

Maintenance
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Cleaning the upholstery and interior trim
Vinyl (if equipped)
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl surfaces with a vinyl cleaner.
Fabric (if equipped)
Remove dust and loose dirt from
fabric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solution
recommended for upholstery or carpets.
Remove fresh spots immediately with
a fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do
not receive immediate attention, the
fabric can be stained and its color can be
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties
can be reduced if the material is not
properly maintained.
NOTICE
Using anything but recommended
cleaners and procedures may affect the
fabric’s appearance and fire-resistant
properties.
Leather (if equipped)
• Features of seat leather
- Leather is made from the outer skin of an animal, which goes through a
special process to be available for
use. Since it is a natural product,
each part differs in thickness or
density.
Wrinkles may appear as a natural
result of stretching and shrinking
depending on the temperature and
humidity.
- The seat is made of stretchable fabric to improve comfort.
- The parts contacting the body are curved and the side supporting
area is high which provides driving
comfort and stability.
- Wrinkles may appear naturally from usage. It is not a fault of the
product.
CAUTION
• Wrinkles or abrasions which appear
naturally from usage are not covered
by warranty.
• Belts with metallic accessories,
zippers or keys inside the back
pocket may damage the seat fabric.
• Make sure not to wet the seat. It may
change the nature of natural leather.
• Jeans or clothes which could bleach
may contaminate the surface of the
seat covering fabric.

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Caring for the leather seats
- Vacuum the seat periodically to remove dust and sand on the seat. It
will prevent abrasion or damage of
the leather and maintain its quality.
- Wipe the natural leather seat cover often with dry or soft cloth.
- Use of proper leather protector may prevent abrasion of the cover and
helps maintain the color. Be sure to
read the instructions and consult
a specialist when using leather
coating or protective agent.
- Light colored (beige, cream beige) leather is easily contaminated and
the stain is noticeable. Clean the
seats frequently.
- Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may cause the surface to crack.
• Cleaning the leather seats
- Remove all contaminations instantly. Refer to instructions below
for removal of each contaminant.
- Cosmetic products (sunscreen, foundation, etc.)
Apply cleansing cream on a cloth
and wipe the contaminated spot.
Wipe off the cream with a wet cloth
and remove water with a dry cloth.
- Beverages (coffee, soft drink, etc.) Apply a small amount of neutral
detergent and wipe until
contaminations do not smear.
- Oil Remove oil instantly with
absorbable cloth and wipe with
stain remover used only for natural
leather.
- Chewing gum Harden the gum with ice and
remove gradually.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt
webbing
Clean the belt webbing with any
mild soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow
the instructions provided with the soap.
Do not bleach or re-dye the webbing
because this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window glass
If the interior glass surfaces of the
vehicle become fogged (that is, covered
with an oily, greasy or waxy film), they
should be cleaned with glass cleaner.
Follow the directions on the glass cleaner
container.
NOTICE
Do not scrape or scratch the inside of
the rear window. This may result in
damage to the rear window defroster grid.

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Index

Index
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A Accessing your vehicle .......................................................................................... 5-4
Auto door lock/unlock features ........................................................................ 5-13
Child-protector rear door locks ........................................................................ 5-14
Door locks ....................................................................................................... 5-10
Immobilizer system ............................................................................................ 5-9
Operating door locks from inside the vehicle ..................................................5-11
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle ................................................5-10
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) ............................................................................. 5-14
Smart key .......................................................................................................... 5-4
Air bag - supplemental restraint system .............................................................. 3-42
Additional safety precautions ........................................................................... 3-64
Air bag warning labels ..................................................................................... 3-64
How does the air bags system operate? ............................................................3-47
Occupant Classification System (OCS) ...........................................................3-51
SRS care ........................................................................................................... 3-63
What to expect after an air bag inflates ............................................................3-51
Where are the air bags? .................................................................................... 3-44
Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? ...................................................3-57
Air conditioner compressor label......................................................................... 2-13 Air conditioning system ....................................................................................... 2-10
Appearance care................................................................................................... 9-52
Exterior care ..................................................................................................... 9-52
Interior care ...................................................................................................... 9-57
Automatic climate control system ....................................................................... 5-62
Automatic heating and air conditioning ...........................................................5-63
Manual heating and air conditioning ................................................................ 5-64
System maintenance ......................................................................................... 5-73
System operation .............................................................................................. 5-71
B
Battery (12 Volt) .................................................................................................. 9-17
Battery capacity label ....................................................................................... 9-18
Battery recharging ............................................................................................ 9-18
Battery usage .................................................................................................... 9-18
Reset items ....................................................................................................... 9-19

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Before driving ........................................................................................................ 6-3
Before entering the vehicle ............................................................................... 6-3
Before starting ................................................................................................... 6-3
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) ...................................................7-34
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations............... 7-43
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist operation ............................................7-38
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist settings ..............................................7-36
Brake fluid .......................................................................................................... 9-11
Checking the brake fluid level ......................................................................... 9-11
Braking system .................................................................................................... 6-22
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................................................... 6-31
Auto Hold ......................................................................................................... 6-27
Disc brakes wear indicator ............................................................................... 6-22
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ...................................................................... 6-23
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .................................................................. 6-32
Good braking practices .................................................................................... 6-37
Hill-Start Assist Control (FAC) ....................................................................... 6-36
Power brakes ................................................................................................... 6-22
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) .............................................................6-35
Bulb wattage .......................................................................................................... 2-8
C Child Restraint System (CRS) ............................................................................. 3-31
Children always in the rear ............................................................................... 3-31
Installing a Child Restraint system (CRS) .......................................................3-34
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) .......................................................3-32
Climate control additional features ...................................................................... 5-80
Automatic ventilation ....................................................................................... 5-80
Cluster ionizer .................................................................................................. 5-80
Climate control air filter ...................................................................................... 9-13
Coolant ................................................................................................................. 9-10
Cruise Control (CC) ............................................................................................. 7-60
Cruise Control operation ................................................................................. 7-60

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D
Declaration of conformity......................................................................... 2-13/7-120
Front radar ...................................................................................................... 7-120
Rear corner radar ............................................................................................ 7-122
Dimensions ............................................................................................................ 2-7
Drive mode integrated control system ................................................................. 6-38
Initial setting for each drive mode .................................................................... 6-39
Driver Attention Warning (DAW) ....................................................................... 7-54
Driver Attention Warning malfunction and limitations ....................................7-57
Driver Attention Warning operation ................................................................. 7-55
Driver Attention Warning settings ................................................................... 7-54
E Electric vehicle specifications ............................................................................... 2-7
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ........................................................9-9
Air conditioning refrigerant/compressor ............................................................9-9
Brake fluid ......................................................................................................... 9-9
Brake hoses and lines ......................................................................................... 9-9
Brake pads, calipers and rotors .......................................................................... 9-9
Coolant ............................................................................................................... 9-9
Cooling system ................................................................................................... 9-9
Drive shafts and boots ........................................................................................ 9-9
Reduction gear fluid ........................................................................................... 9-9
Suspension mounting bolts................................................................................. 9-9
Exterior features.......................................................................................... 5-41/5-92
Charging door ................................................................................................... 5-45
Hood ................................................................................................................. 5-41
Roof rack .......................................................................................................... 5-92
Tailgate ............................................................................................................. 5-43
Exterior overview (I) ............................................................................................. 2-2
Exterior overview (II) ............................................................................................ 2-3

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F Filter inspection ................................................................................................... 9-13
Filter replacement ............................................................................................. 9-13
Forward Collision–Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front view camera only) ...............7-2
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations..................... 7-7
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation ..................................................7-5
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings..................................................... 7-3
Forward Collision–Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor fusion) .............................7-14
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations................... 7-20
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation ................................................7-17
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings................................................... 7-15
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) ........................................7-115
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction and precautions ...7-118
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning operation .................................7-116
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings ....................................7-115
Fuses .................................................................................................................... 9-32
Instrument panel fuse replacement .................................................................. 9-33
Motor compartment panel fuse replacement ....................................................9-35
H Hazard warning flasher .......................................................................................... 8-2
Head Up Display (HUD) ..................................................................................... 5-46
Head Up Display Information .......................................................................... 5-47
Head Up Display ON/OFF ............................................................................... 5-47
Head Up Display Setting .................................................................................. 5-47
Precautions while using the head up display ....................................................5-46
High Beam Assist (HBA) .................................................................................... 5-55
High Beam Assist condition ............................................................................. 5-55
High Beam Assist malfunction and limitations ................................................5-56
High Beam Assist setting ................................................................................. 5-55
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) .......................................................................... 7-91
Highway Driving Assist malfunction and limitations ......................................7-95
Highway Driving Assist operation ................................................................... 7-93
Highway Driving Assist settings ...................................................................... 7-92