HYUNDAI KONA 2023 Owners Manual

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Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning
is reduced. Overfilling also reduces the
performance of the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is found,
have the system inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
It is important that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant is used.
Otherwise, damage to the compressor
and abnormal system operation may
occur. To prevent damage, the air
conditioning system in your vehicle
should only be serviced by trained and
certified technicians.
WARNING
Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
Since the refrigerant is
mildly flammable and
operated at high pressure,
the air conditioning system
should only be serviced
by trained and certified
technicians. It is important
that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant
are used.
All refrigerants should be reclaimed
with proper equipment.
Venting refrigerants directly to the
atmosphere is harmful to individuals
and environment. Failure to heed these
warnings can lead to serious injuries.
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Air Conditioning refrigerant label
You can find out which air conditioning
r
efrigerant is applied to your vehicle on
the label located inside of the hood.
„Example
OHYK059001
Each symbols and specification on
the air conditioning refrigerant label is
represented as below:
1. Classification of refrigerant
2. Amount of refrigerant
3. Classification of compressor lubricant
4. Caution
5. Flammable refrigerant
6. To require registered technician to service air conditioning system

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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING
Windshield heating
Do not use the
position during
cooling operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference between the
temperature of the outside air and that
of the windshield could cause the outer
surface of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility could cause
an accident resulting in serious injury
or death. In this case, set the mode
selection button to the
position
and fan speed control knob to a lower
speed.

[ For maximum defrost performance,
set the temperature control to the
highest temperature setting and
the fan speed control to the highest
setting.

[ If warm air to the floor is desired while
defrosting or defogging, set the mode
to the floor-defrost position.

[ Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windshield, rear window,
side view mirrors, and all side
windows.

[ Clear all snow and ice from the
hood and air inlet in the cowl grill
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging up the inside of
the windshield.
NOTICE
If the engine temperature is still cold
after starting, then a brief engine warm
up period may be required for the
vented air flow to become warm or hot.
Automatic Climate Control
System
To defog inside windshield
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1. Select the desired fan speed.
2. Select the desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button (
).
4. The air-conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient
temperature, outside (fresh) air
position and higher fan speed will be
selected automatically.
If the air-conditioning, outside (fresh)
air position and higher fan speed are
not selected automatically, adjust the
corresponding button or knob manually.
If the
position is selected, lower fan
speed is controlled to higher fan speed.

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To defrost outside windshield
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1. Set fan speed to the highest position.
2. Set temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button (
).
4. The air-conditioning will turn on according to the detected
ambient temperature and outside
(fresh) air position will be selected
automatically.
If the
position is selected, lower fan
speed is controlled to higher fan speed.
Auto Defogging System (only
for automatic climate control
system, if equipped)
Auto defogging help reduce the
possibility of fogging up the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing the
moisture on inside the windshield.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is on.
Information
The auto defogging system may not
operate normally, when the outside
temperature is below 14°F(-10°C).

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When the Auto Defogging
System operates, the
indicator will illuminate.
If a high amount of humidity is detected
in the vehicle, the Auto Defogging
System will be enabled. The following
steps will be performed automatically:
Step 1) The air intake control will change to Fresh mode.
Step 2) The A/C button will turn ON.
Step 3) The mode will be changed to defrost to direct airflow to the
windshield.
Step 4) The fan speed will be set to MAX.
If the air conditioning is off or
recirculated air position is manually
selected while Auto Defogging System is
ON, the Auto Defogging System Indicator
will blink 3 times to signal that the
manual operation has been canceled.To cancel or reset the Auto Defogging
System
Press the front windshield defroster
butt
on for 3 seconds when the Engine
Strat/Stop button is in the ON position.
When the Auto Defogging System is
canceled, the ADS OFF symbol will blink
3 times and ADS OFF will be displayed on
the climate control information screen.
When the Auto Defogging System is
reset, the ADS OFF symbol will blink 6
times without a signal.
Information

[ When the air conditioning is turned
on by Auto defogging system, if you
try to turn off the air conditioning, the
indicator will blink 3 times and the air
conditioning will not be turned off.

[ To maintain the effectiveness and
efficiency of the Auto Defogging
System, do not select Recirculation
mode while the system is operating.

[ When the Auto Defogging System is
operating, the fan speed adjustment
knob, the temperature adjustment
knob, and the air intake control button
are all disabled.
NOTICE
Do not remove the sensor cover located
on the upper end of the windshield
glass.
Damage to system parts could occur
and may not be covered by your vehicle
warranty.

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DefrosterNOTICE
To prevent damage to the rear window
defroster conducting elements bonded
to the inside surface of the rear window,
never use sharp instruments or window
cleaners containing abrasives to clean
the window.
Information
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging” in this chapter.
Rear window defroster
„Automatic climate control system
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The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
interior and exterior of the rear window,
while the engine is running.

[ To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster
button located in the center control
panel. The indicator on the rear
window defroster button illuminates
when the defroster is ON.

[ To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
Information

[If there is heavy accumulation of snow
on the rear window, brush it off before
operating the rear defroster.

[ The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after
approximately 20 minutes or when the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF
position.
Side view mirror defroster (if
equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the Side
view mirror defrosters, they will operate
at the same time you turn on the rear
window defroster.

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Automatic Ventilation
(if equipped)
To increase cabin air quality and reduce
windscreen misting, air recirculation
mode switches off automatically after
about 5 minutes, depending on outside
temperature, and the air intake will
change to outside (fresh) mode.
Turning Automatic Ventilation ON or
OFF
Climate control system
To turn the Automatic Ventilation feature
on or o
ff, when the climate control
system is on, select Face level (
)
mode and press the air intake control
(
) button at least 5 times within 3
seconds while pressing the A/C button.
(Automatic climate control system)
To turn the Automatic Ventilation
feature on or off, when the climate
control system is on, select Face level
mode(
) and press the air intake
control button() for 3 seconds
(Manual climate control system)
When the automatic ventilation is set,
the air recirculation indicator will blink 6
times. When canceled, the indicator will
blink 3 times.
Inside Air Circulation While
Operating the Washer Fluid
When the washer liquid is sprayed, it is
changed and maintained for a certain
period of time to prevent the smell of
washer liquid from entering the room.
However, in case of low outside
temperature, the outside (fresh) air mode
is maintained to prevent the cause of
window fogging.
Automatic heater and air
conditioner Function setting
1. Turn on the engine.
2. Set the mode to the (
) position.
3. When the air conditioning system is on, press the recirculation mode
button more than 4 times within 2
seconds.
When the function is enabled, the
recirculation button LED indicator will
blink 6 times.
Function release
1. Turn on the engine.
2. Set the mode to the (
) position.
3. When the air conditioning system is on, press the recirculation mode
button more than 4 times within 2
seconds.
When the function is disabled, the
recirculation button LED indicator will
blink 3 times.
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WARNING
Never store cigarette lighters, propane
cylinders, or other flammable/explosive
materials in the vehicle. These items
may catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot temperatures
for extended periods.
WARNING
ALWAYS keep the storage compartment
covers closed securely while driving.
Items inside your vehicle are moving as
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, the
items may fly out of the compartment
and may cause an injury if they strike
the driver or a passenger.
NOTICE
To avoid possible theft, do not leave
valuables in the storage compartments.
Center Console Storage
OOS047056
To open:
Pull the lever (1).
Glove Box
OOS047057
To open the glove box, pull the handle
(1) and the glove box will automatically
open. Close the glove box after use.
WARNING
ALWAYS close the glove box door after
use.
An open glove box door can cause
serious injury to the passenger in an
accident, even if the passenger is
wearing a seat belt.
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Sunglass Holder
OOS047058
To open:
Push and release the cover and the
holder will slowly open. Place your
sunglasses in the compartment door
with the lenses facing out.
To close:
Push back into position.
Make sure the sunglass holder is closed
while driving.
WARNING

[Do not keep objects except
sunglasses inside the sunglass
holder. Such objects can be thrown
from the holder in the event of a
sudden stop or an accident, possibly
injuring the passengers in the
vehicle.

[ Do not open the sunglass holder
while the vehicle is moving. The rear
view mirror of the vehicle can be
blocked by an open sunglass holder.

[ Do not put the glasses forcibly into
a sunglass holder. It may cause
personal injury if you try to open
it forcibly when the glasses are
jammed in holder.
Multi Box
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Small things may be placed in the multi
box.
WARNING
Do not keep objects that can be thrown
from the multi box and severely injure
passengers in the vehicle in the event of
a sudden stop or an accident.

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Luggage Tray (if equipped)
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You can place a first aid kit, a reflector
triangle (front tray), tools, etc. in the box
for easy access.

[ Grasp the handle on the top of the
cover and lift it.
To increase luggage space
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OOS047319
1. Grasp the handle on the top of the
cover and pull out the luggage tray
board backwards.
2. Pull out the luggage tray board completely and remove the luggage
tray.(If the luggage tray is equipped.)
3. Push the luggage tray board forwards into the lower sliding slot.

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Cup Holder
OOS050013K
Cups or small beverages cups may be
placed in the cup holders.
Rear
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Pull the armrest down to use the cup
holders.
WARNING

[Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is in use to
prevent spilling your drink. If hot
liquid spills, you could be burned.
Such a burn to the driver could cause
loss of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.

[ Do not place uncovered or unsecured
cups, bottles, cans, etc., in the cup
holder containing hot liquid while
the vehicle is in motion. Injuries may
result in the event of a sudden stop
or collision.

[ Only use soft cups in the cup holders.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
WARNING
Keep cans or bottles out of direct sun
light and do not put them in a hot
vehicle. It may explode.
NOTICE

[Keep your drinks sealed while
driving to prevent spilling your drink.
If liquid spills, it may get into the
vehicle’s electrical/electronic system
and damage electrical/electronic
parts.

[ When cleaning spilled liquids do not
use hot air to blow out or dry the cup
holder. This may damage the interior.
INTERIOR FEATURES