HYUNDAI KONA EV 2023 Owners Manual

6
Before driving .................................................................................................... 6-3
Before entering the vehicle ........................................................................................ 6-3
Before starting ............................................................................................................. 6-3
START/STOP button .......................................................................................... 6-4
START/STOP button positions ..................................................................................... 6-5
Starting the vehicle ..................................................................................................... 6-6
Turning off the vehicle ................................................................................................. 6 -7
Reduction gear .................................................................................................. 6-8
Reduction gear operation .......................................................................................... 6-8
LCD display messages ............................................................................................... 6-10
Good driving practices ............................................................................................... 6-13
Regenerative braking system .......................................................................... 6-14
Regenerative braking (Paddle shifter) ...................................................................... 6-14
One pedal driving ....................................................................................................... 6-15
Smart recuperation system
(if equipped with smart cruise control system) ............................................6-16
System setting ............................................................................................................ 6-16
To activate smart recuperation system..................................................................... 6-16
Smart recuperation system will be temporarily cancelled when: ..........................6-18
To resume smart recuperation system ..................................................................... 6-18
To turn smart recuperation system off ..................................................................... 6-18
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance recognition sensor (front radar) .................................6-18
System malfunction ................................................................................................... 6-19
Limitations of the system .......................................................................................... 6-19
Braking system ................................................................................................ 6-22
Power brakes ............................................................................................................. 6-22
Disc brakes wear indicator ........................................................................................ 6-22
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) .................................................................................. 6-23
Auto Hold .................................................................................................................... 6-27
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................................................................................... 6-31
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............................................................................. 6-32
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) ....................................................................... 6-35
Hill-Start Assist Control (FAC) .................................................................................. 6-36
Good braking practices ............................................................................................. 6-37
Drive mode integrated control system ..........................................................6-38
Initial setting for each drive mode ............................................................................ 6-39
6. Driving your vehicle

6
Special driving conditions .............................................................................. 6-40
Hazardous driving conditions .................................................................................. 6-40
Rocking the vehicle ................................................................................................... 6-40
Smooth cornering ...................................................................................................... 6-41
Driving at night ........................................................................................................... 6-41
Driving in the rain ....................................................................................................... 6-41
Driving in flooded areas ............................................................................................ 6-42
Highway driving ........................................................................................................ 6-42
Reducing the risk of a rollover .................................................................................. 6-42
Winter driving .................................................................................................. 6-43
Snow or icy conditions .............................................................................................. 6-43
Winter precautions .................................................................................................... 6-46
Vehicle load limit.............................................................................................6-48 Overloading ............................................................................................................... 6-48
The loading information label .................................................................................. 6-49
Trailer towing ................................................................................................... 6-53

06
6-3
Before entering the vehicle
• Be sure all windows, outside mirror(s),
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed.
• Remove frost, snow, or ice.
• Visually check the tires for uneven
wear and damage.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Before starting
• Make sure the hood, the tailgate, and
the doors are securely closed and
locked.
• Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.
• Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.
• Verify all the lights work.
• Fasten your seat belt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their seat belt.
• Check the gauges and indicators
in the instrument panel and the
messages on the instrument display
when the START/STOP button is in the ON position.
• Check that any items you are carrying
are stored properly or fastened down
securely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions: • ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All
passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving.
For more information, refer to “Seat
Belts” in chapter 3.
• Always drive defensively. Assume
other drivers or pedestrians may be
careless and make mistakes.
• Stay focused on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause
accidents.
• Leave plenty of space between you
and the vehicle in front of you.
WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive. Drinking or taking drugs and driving
is dangerous and may result in an
accident and SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH. Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Just
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions and
emergencies and your reaction time
gets worse with each additional drink.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving under the
influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive. If you are drinking or
taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been drinking
or taking drugs. Choose a designated
driver or call a taxi.
BEFORE DRIVING

Driving your vehicle
6-4
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions: • NEVER allow children or any person
who is unfamiliar with the vehicle
to touch the START/STOP button
or related parts. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement can occur.
• NEVER reach through the steering
wheel for the START/STOP button or
any other control, while the vehicle
is in motion. The presence of your
hand or arm in this area may cause a
loss of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
OOSEV060019L
Whenever the front door is opened, the
START/STOP button will illuminate and
will go off 30 seconds after the door is closed.
WARNING
To turn the vehicle off in an emergency:
Press and hold the START/STOP
button for more than two seconds OR
Rapidly press and release the START/
STOP button three times (within three
seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you can
restart the vehicle without depressing
the brake pedal by pressing the START/
STOP button with the gear in the N
(Neutral) position.
WARNING
• NEVER turn the START/STOP button
to the LOCK or ACC position while
the vehicle is in motion except in an
emergency.
This will result in the vehicle turning
off and loss of power assist for the
steering and brake systems. This may
lead to loss of directional control and
braking function, which could cause
an accident.
• Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the gear is in the
P (Park) position, set the parking
brake, press the START/STOP button
to the OFF position, and take the
Smart Key with you. Unexpected
vehicle movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.
START/STOP BuTTON

06
6-5
START/STOP button positions
Button Position Action Notice
OFFTo turn off the vehicle, press the
START/STOP button with the gear in
P (Park).
Also, the vehicle will turn off when the
START/STOP button is pressed with
the gear in D (Drive) or R (Reverse)
because the gear automatically shifts
to the P (Park) position. But, when it
is pressed in N (Neutral), the START/
STOP button will go to the ACC position.
The steering wheel locks to protect
the vehicle from theft If the steering wheel is not
locked properly when you open
the driver's door, the warning chime will sound.
ACC Press the START/STOP button when
the button is in the OFF position
without depressing the brake pedal.
Some of the electrical accessories are usable.
The steering wheel unlocks.
If the steering wheel doesn't
unlock properly, the START/
STOP button will not work. Press
the START/STOP button while
turning the steering wheel right
and left to release tension.
ON
Press the START/STOP button while
it is in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be checked
before the vehicle is started. Do not leave the START/STOP
button in the ON position when
the vehicle is not in the ready (
) mode to prevent the
battery from discharging
START
To start the vehicle, depress the brake
pedal and press the START/STOP
button with the gear in the P (Park) position. If you press the START/STOP
button without depressing the
brake pedal, the vehicle does
not start and the START/STOP
button changes as follows:OFF
→ACC → ON → OFF or ACC

Driving your vehicle
6-6
Starting the vehicle
WARNING
• Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flip-flops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake,
accelerator and clutch pedals.
• Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed. The
vehicle can move which can lead to
an accident.
Information
• The vehicle will start by pressing the
START/STOP button, only when the smart key is in the vehicle.
• Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
and when it is far away from the driver, the vehicle may not start.
• When the START/STOP button is in
the ACC or ON position, any door is
open, the system checks for the smart
key. When the smart key is not in the vehicle, the "
" indicator will blink
and the warning "Key not in vehicle"
will come on. When all doors are
closed, the chime will also sound for about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in
the vehicle when in the ACC position or
if the vehicle is in the ready (
) mode.
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Make sure the gear is in P (Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the START/STOP button. If the vehicle starts, the "
" indicator will
come on.
Information
• Always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
• If ambient temperature is low, the "
" indicator may remain illuminated
longer than the normal amount of time.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle: • If the "
" indicator turns off while
you are in motion, do not attempt to
shift to the P (Park) position.
If traffic and road conditions permit,
you may shift to the N (Neutral)
position while the vehicle is still
moving and press the START/STOP
button in an attempt to restart the
vehicle.
• Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the vehicle.

06
6 -7
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
Do not press the START/STOP button for
more than 10 seconds except when the
stop lamp fuse is blown.
When the stop lamp fuse is blown, you
can’t start the vehicle normally. Replace
the fuse with a new one. If you are not
able to replace the fuse, you can start
the vehicle by pressing and holding
the START/STOP button for 10 seconds
with the START/STOP button in the ACC position.
For your safety always depress the
brake before starting the vehicle.
OOSEV060020L
Information
If the smart key battery is weak or the
smart key does not work correctly, you
can start the vehicle by pressing the
START/STOP button with the smart key
in the direction of the picture above.
Turning off the vehicle
1. Depress the brake pedal fully.
2. Shift to P (Park).
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Press the START/STOP button to turn
the vehicle off.
5. Make sure the "
" indicator light on
the instrument cluster is turned off.
CAUTION
If the "
" indicator light on the
instrument cluster is still on, the vehicle
is not turned off and can move when
the gear is in any position except P
(Park).

Driving your vehicle
6-8
REDuCTION GEAR
Reduction gear operation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death: • ALWAYS check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before shifting a
vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
• Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the gear is in
the P (Park) position, then set the
parking brake, and place the START/
STOP button in the OFF position.
Unexpected and sudden vehicle
movement can occur if these
precautions are not followed.
OOSEV058004L
Select gear positions by pressing the
shift button.
For your safety, always depress the brake
pedal while shifting to another gear.
WARNING
The reduction gear button or interior
parts might get hot when a vehicle is
parked outside during hot weather.
Always be careful when the vehicle is
hot. Gear position
OCN7040013
The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the gear position when the
START/STOP button is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park).
To shift the gear from R (Reverse), N
(Neutral) or D (Drive) to P (Park), press
the [P] button.
If you turn off the vehicle in D (Drive) or
R (Reverse), the gear automatically shifts
to P (Park).
With the vehicle on, the gear
automatically shifts to P (Park) if you
open the driver's door when the gear is in
N (Neutral), R (Reverse) or D (Drive) and
the following conditions are met:
- The brake/accelerator pedal is not depressed
- Seat belt is unfastened
- The vehicle speed is below 0.6 km/h
When the vehicle is over a certain speed,
the gear does not shift to P (Park) when
the P button is pressed.

06
6-9
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the vehicle is
in motion may cause you to lose control
of the vehicle.
After the vehicle has stopped, always
make sure the gear is in P (Park), apply
the parking brake, and turn the vehicle
off.
Do not use the P (Park) position in place
of the parking brake.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
To shift to R (Reverse), press the [R]
button while depressing the brake pedal.
N (Neutral)
The wheels and gear are not engaged.
To shift to N (Neutral), press the [N]
button while depressing the brake pedal.
Always depress the brake pedal when
you are shifting from N (Neutral) to
another gear.
In N (Neutral), if the driver attempts to
turn off the vehicle, the gear remains in
N (Neutral) and the START/STOP button
will be in the ACC position.
To turn off the vehicle from the ACC
position, press the POWER button to the
ON position, press the [P] button, and
press the START/STOP button to the OFF position.
When the driver’s door is opened within
3 minutes with the START/STOP button
in the ACC position and the gear in N
(Neutral), the vehicle is automatically
turned OFF and shifted to the P (Park) position.
D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position.
To shift to D (Drive), press the [D] button
while depressing the brake pedal. Shift-lock system
For your safety, your vehicle has a shift-
lock system which prevents shifting the
gear from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into R
(Reverse) or D (Drive) unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
To shift from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into
R (Reverse) or D (Drive), from R (Reverse)
into D (Drive) or from D (Drive) into R
(Reverse) :
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the vehicle or place the START/
STOP button in the ON position.
3. Press the R (Reverse) or D (Drive) button.
Information
For your safety, you cannot shift the gear while the charging cable is connected.
When the battery (12 V) is discharged
You cannot shift the gear when the
battery is discharged.
Jump start your vehicle (refer to "Jump
Starting" in chapter 8) or we recommend
that you contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Parking
Always come to a complete stop and
continue to depress the brake pedal.
Shift to the P (Park) position, apply the
parking brake, and place the START/
STOP button in the OFF position. Take
the Key with you when exiting the
vehicle.

Driving your vehicle
6-10
LCD display messages
Shifting conditions not met
OOSEV050006L
The message appears on the LCD display
in the following conditions:
1. When driving speed is too fast to shift the gear.
Decrease the vehicle speed or slow
down before shifting the gear.
2. When the gear is shifted while the vehicle is in utility mode.
Press brake pedal to change gear
OOSEV050008L
The message appears on the LCD
display, when the brake pedal is not
depressed while shifting the gear.
Depress the brake pedal and then shift
the gear. Shift to P after stopping
OIK057046L
The message appears on the LCD display
when the gear is shifted to P (Park) while
the vehicle is moving.
Stop the vehicle before shifting to P
(Park).
PARK engaged
OIK057051L
The message appears on the LCD display
when the P (Park) position is engaged.