ignition Hyundai Kona 2018 Owner's Guide

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Warning and indicator lights
Information
Make sure that all warning lights are
OFF after starting the engine. If any
light is still ON, this indicates a situa-
tion that needs attention.
Air Bag Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When you turn the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 6seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Seat Belt Warning Light
This warning light informs the driver
that the seat belt is not fastened.
For more details, refer to “Seat
Belts” in chapter 2.
Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When you set the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds
- It remains on if the parking brake is applied.
When the parking brake is applied.
When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminateswith the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in
the reservoir is low.
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If the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safelocation and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more
details, refer to “Brake Fluid” in
chapter 7) . After adding brake
fluid, check all brake components
for fluid leaks. If a brake fluid leak is
found, or if the warning light
remains on, or if the brakes do not
operate properly, do not drive the
vehicle. We recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This
means you still have braking on two
wheels even if one of the dual sys-
tems should fail. With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal
travel and greater pedal pressure are
required to stop the vehicle. Also, the vehicle will not stop in as
short a distance with only a portion
of the brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driv-
ing, shift to a lower gear for addition-
al engine braking and stop the vehi-
cle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When you set the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the ABS (The normal braking sys-
tem will still be operational without
the assistance of the anti-lock
brake system).
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
Driving the vehicle with a warn-
ing light ON is dangerous. If the
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light illuminates with
the parking brake released, itindicates that the brake fluid
level is low.
In this case, we recommend
that you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Electric PowerSteering (EPS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When you set the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL)
This warning light illuminates:
When you set the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to
the emission control system which
could affect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
- Gasoline Engine
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalyt-
ic converter damage is possible
which could result in loss of
engine power.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.NOTICE
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Engine Oil LevelWarning Light
(if equipped)
The engine oil level warning light illumi-
nates when the engine oil level should be
checked.
If the warning light comes on, check the
engine oil level as soon as possible andadd engine oil as required.
Slowly pour the recommended oil little by
little into a funnel. (Oil refill capacity :
approximately 0.6 ~ 1.0 l)
Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer
to "Recommended lubricants and capac-ities" in chapter 8.)
Do not overfill the engine oil. Make sure
the oil level is not above F (Full) mark on
the dipstick. Information
 If you travel approximately 50 km ~100 km after the engine warms up,
after adding the engine oil, the
warning light will go off.
 Cycle the ignition from OFF to ON 3 times within 10 seconds, the warning
light will go off immediately. However,
when you turn off the warning light
without adding the engine oil, the light
will come on again after traveling
approximately 50 ~ 100 km after the
engine warms up.
If the light comes on continuously
after adding the engine oil and trav-
elling approximately 50~100 km after
the engine warms up, we recom-
mend that the system be checked by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Even if this light doesn't come on
after the engine has started, the
engine oil should be checked and
supplied periodically.
Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning light on or with the fuel
level below “0” can cause the
engine to misfire and damage the
catalytic converter (if equipped).
Overspeed Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light blinks:
When you drive the vehicle more than 120 km/h.
- This is to prevent you from drivingyour vehicle with overspeed.
- The overspeed warning chime also sound for approximately 5
seconds.
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Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction in thebelow systems.
- Low washer fluid (if equipped)
- Exterior lamp malfunction(if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) malfunction (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS, if equipped)
To identify the details of the warn-
ing, look at the LCD display.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated (The
location of the underinflated tires
are displayed on the LCD display).
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 6.
This warning light remains on after
blinking for approximately 60 sec-
onds or repeatedly blinks on and
off at approximately 3 second inter-
vals:
When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)” in chapter 6.
Safe Stopping
The TPMS cannot alert you to
severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
If you notice any vehicle insta-
bility, immediately take your
foot off the accelerator pedal,
apply the brakes gradually with
light force, and slowly move to
a safe position off the road.
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4 Wheel Drive (4WD)Warning Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the 4WD system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When you set the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the ESC system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
While the ESC is operating.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) OFFIndicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When you set the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
When you deactivate the ESC sys- tem by pressing the ESC OFF but- ton.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 5.

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High Beam Assist(HBA) indicator light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When the high-beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light posi- tion.
If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, the High Beam
Assist (HBA) system will switch the
high beam to low beam automati-
cally.
For more details, refer to "High
Beam Assist (HBA)" in this chap-
ter.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When the tail lights or headlamps are on.
Front Fog Indicator
Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the front fog lights are on.
Rear Fog IndicatorLight
This indicator light illuminates:
When the rear fog lights are on.
LED Headlamp WarningLight (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
When you turn the ignition switch or the Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
This warning light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with a
LED headlamp related part.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Continuous driving with the LED
Headlamp Warning Light on or
blinking can reduce LED head-
lamp life.
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4 Wheel Drive (4WD)LOCK Indicator Light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When you select 4WD Lock mode by pressing the 4WD LOCK button.
- The 4WD LOCK mode is toincrease the drive power when
driving on wet pavement, snow
covered roads and/or off-road.
Do not use 4WD LOCK mode on
dry paved roads or highway, it can
cause noise, vibration or damage
of 4WD related parts.
Cruise In dicator Light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control system is enabled.
For more details, refer to "Cruise
Control System" in chapter 5.
Cruise SET Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the cruise control speed is set.
For more details, refer to "Cruise
Control System" in chapter 5.
Speed Limiter Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates
when:
When the speed limiter is enabled.
For more details, refer to "Speed
Limit Control System" in chapter5.
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Downhill Brake Control(DBC) Indicator Light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When you activate the DBC sys- tem by pressing the DBC button.
This warning light blinks:
When the DBC is operating.
This warning light illuminates yellow:
When there is a malfunction withthe DBC system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Downhill
Brake Control (DBC) System” in
chapter 5.
SPORT Mode Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates
When you select "SPORT" mode as drive mode.
For more details, refer to "Drive
Mode Integrated Control System"
in chapter 5.
ECO Mode Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates
When you select "ECO" mode as drive mode.
For more details, refer to "Drive
Mode Integrated Control System"
in chapter 5.
Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist (FCA)
system warning light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the FCA.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to
"Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist (FCA) system" in chapter 5.

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7. Service Interval

To activate or deactivate the service
interval function.

If the service interval menu is acti-
vated, you may adjust the time and
distance.Information
To use the service interval menu, con-
sult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
If the service interval is activated and the time and distance is adjusted,
messages are displayed in the fol-
lowing situations each time the vehi-
cle is turned on.
- Service in : Displayed to inform the driver theremaining mileage and days to
service. - Service required
: Displayed when the mileage anddays to service has been reachedor passed.
Information
If any of the following conditions
occur, the mileage and number of days
to service may be incorrect.
- The battery cable is disconnected.
- The fuse switch is turned off.
- The battery is discharged.
8. Other Features

- Off: The average fuel economy will not reset automatically whenever refueling.
- After Ignition: When the engine has been OFF for 4 hours or longer the
average fuel economy will reset
automatically.
- After Refueling: The average fuel economy will reset automaticallyafter adding 6 liters (1.6 gallons) of
fuel or more and after driving speed
exceeds 1 km/h (1 mph).
For more information, refer to
"Trip Computer" in this chapter.
To select the fuel economy unit.(km/L, L/100, MPG)

To select the temperature unit.
(°C,°F)

To select the tire pressure unit.
(psi, kPa, bar)
9. Language
Choose the language.
10. Reset
You can reset the menus in the User
Settings Mode. All menus in the User
Settings Mode are reset to factory
settings, except language and serv-
ice interval.
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