wiper blades HYUNDAI KONA EV 2021 Owners Manual

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Driving your vehicle
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The ESC system must be turned OFF
before rocking the vehicle.
If you are still stuck after rocking
the vehicle a few times, have the
vehicle pulled out by a tow vehicle
to avoid vehicle overheating, pos-
sible damage to the reduction
gear and tire damage. See
"Towing" in chapter 6.
Smooth Cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are
wet. Ideally, corners should always
be taken under gentle acceleration.
Driving at Night
Night driving presents more hazards
than driving in the daylight. Here are
some important tips to remember:
Slow down and keep more dis-
tance between you and other vehi-
cles, as it may be more difficult to
see at night, especially in areas
where there may not be any street
lights.
Adjust your mirrors to reduce the
glare from other driver's head-
lamps.
Keep your headlamps clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it
much more difficult to see at night.
Avoid staring directly at the head-
lamps of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your
eyes to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or
on slick pavement:
Slow down and allow extra follow-
ing distance. A heavy rainfall
makes it harder to see and increas-
es the distance needed to stop
your vehicle.
Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if
equipped)
Replace your windshield wiper
blades when they show signs of
streaking or missing areas on the
windshield.
Be sure your tires have enough
tread. If your tires do not have
enough tread, making a quick stop
on wet pavement can cause a skid
and possibly lead to an accident.
See "Tire Tread" in chapter 7.
Turn on your headlamps to make it
easier for others to see you.
Driving too fast through large pud-
dles can affect your brakes. If you
must go through puddles, try to
drive through them slowly.
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Maintenance
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Maintenance
EV Drive Motor Compartment ..............................7-3
Maintenance Services ...........................................7-4
Owner's Responsibility .....................................................7-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions..................................7-4
Owner Maintenance ..............................................7-5
Owner Maintenance Schedule .......................................7-5
Scheduled Maintenance Services........................7-7
Normal Maintenance Schedule ......................................7-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ........7-10
Severe Driving Conditions .............................................7-10
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items ..7-11
Coolant...................................................................7-12
Brake Fluid ............................................................7-13
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ...................................7-13
Washer Fluid .........................................................7-14
Checking the Washer Fluid Level................................7-14
Climate Control Air Filter ....................................7-15
Filter Inspection ...............................................................7-15
Wiper Blades.........................................................7-17
Blade Inspection ..............................................................7-17
Blade Replacement .........................................................7-17
12V Auxiliary Battery ..........................................7-21
For Best Battery Service ..............................................7-22
Battery Recharging ........................................................7-22
Reset Features.................................................................7-23
Tires and Wheels .................................................7-24
Tire Care ............................................................................7-24
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........7-25
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ......................................7-26
Tire Rotation.....................................................................7-27
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ............................7-28
Tire Replacement ............................................................7-28
Wheel Replacement ........................................................7-29
Tire Traction .....................................................................7-29
Tire Maintenance ............................................................7-29
Tire Sidewall Labeling ....................................................7-29
Tire Terminology and Definitions................................7-33
All Season Tires ...............................................................7-37
Summer Tires ...................................................................7-37
Snow Tires ........................................................................7-37
Radial-Ply Tires ...............................................................7-37
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Maintenance
While operating your vehicle:
Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice if there is any
increased steering effort or loose-
ness in the steering wheel, or
change in its straight-ahead posi-
tion.
Notice if your vehicle constantly
turns slightly or "pulls" to one side
when traveling on smooth, level
road.
When decelerating with your vehi-
cle, listen and check for unusual
sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or
"hard-to-push" brake pedal.
After driving your vehicle on a
regular basis check the follow-
ing:
Verify that the electronic parking
brake is engaging properly.
After you exit the vehicle check for
any signs of fluid leaks under your
vehicle (note that water dripping
from the air conditioning system is
normal).
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the coolant
reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the brake lights,
turn signals and hazard warning
flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all
four tires and check to see the tire
tread condition and if there are any
signs of abnormal wear or dam-
age.
Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year:
Check radiator, heater and air con-
ditioning hoses for leaks or dam-
age.
Check windshield washer spray
and wiper operation. Clean wiper
blades with clean cloth dampened
with washer fluid.
Check headlamp alignment.
Check the seat belts for wear and
function.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and hood
hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather
strips.
Lubricate door checker.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate reduction
gear linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

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Blade Inspection
Contamination of either the wind-
shield or the wiper blades with for-
eign matter can reduce the effective-
ness of the windshield wiper func-
tionality. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and
hot wax treatments used by some
commercial car washes. If the blades
are not wiping properly, clean both
the window and the blades with a
clean cloth dampened with washer
fluid.To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, arms or other compo-
nents, do not:
Use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or
near them.
Attempt to move the wipers
manually.
Use non-specified wiper blades.
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Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.
Blade Replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn
or cracked, and require replacement.
In order to prevent damage to
the hood and the wiper arms, the
wiper arms should only be lifted
when in the top wiping position.
Always return the wiper arms to
the windshield before driving.
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Rear window wiper blade
replacement
1. Raise the wiper arm and then
rotate the wiper blade assembly
(1).
2. Pull out the wiper blade assembly
(2).3. Install the new blade assembly by
inserting the center part into the
slot in the wiper arm until it clicks
into place (3).
4. Make sure the blade assembly is
installed firmly by trying to pull it
slightly.
5. Rotate back the blade assembly
so that it aligns with the wiper arm.
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
or other components, have the wiper
blades replaced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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