ECO mode HYUNDAI KONA EV 2023 Service Manual

Driving your vehicle
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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.

Driving your vehicle
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REGENERATIVE BRAkING SySTEm
Regenerative braking (Paddle
shifter)
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The paddle shifter is used to adjust the
regenerative braking level from 0 to 3
during decelerating or braking. • Left side (
): Increases regenerative
braking and deceleration.
• Right side (
): Decreases
regenerative braking and deceleration.
• Pull and hold the left side paddle
shifter for more than 0.5 seconds
and One Pedal Driving function is
operated, increasing the regenerative
braking. In this case, stopping the
vehicle is possible by keep on pulling
the paddle shifter.
Refer to the following pages on "One
Pedal Driving".
• With the Smart Recuperation System
activated, pull and hold the right side
paddle shifter for over 1 second to
turn on and off the automatic change
of the regenerative braking. However,
nothing will happen if the Smart
Recuperation System is not activated
from the User Settings mode. To
activate or deactivate the function go
to 'User settings → Convenience →
Smart recuperation'.
Refer to the following pages on
"Smart Recuperation System".
Information
The paddle shifter does not operate when: • The [
] and [] paddle shifters are
pulled at the same time.
• The vehicle is decelerating by
depressing the brake pedal.
• The Cruise Control system or Smart
Cruise Control system is activated.
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The selected regenerative braking level
is displayed on the instrument cluster.
Initial setting of the regenerative
braking level and adjustable range vary
according to the selected Drive mode.
Drive mode Initial
setting Adjustable
Range
ECO+ 2 0-3
ECO 20-3
COMFORT 1 0-3
SPORT 1 0-3
For more details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System" in this
chapter.

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The Smart Recuperation System controls
the regenerative braking automatically
according to the road gradient and
driving condition of the vehicle in front.
The system minimizes the unnecessary
operation of the brake and acceleration
pedal, improving the electric energy
efficiency and assisting the driver.
System setting
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The Smart Recuperation System enters
the ready status when:
The gear is in P (Park) and select 'User
settings → ECO vehicle → Smart
recuperation' on the User Settings mode.
The setting is maintained when the
vehicle is restarted.
To activate Smart Recuperation
System
With 'AUTO' for the regenerative braking
level displayed on the cluster, the
regenerative braking level is controlled
automatically when vehicle speed is
above 10 km/h (6 mph) and one of the
condition below is met.
- The road gradient changes
- Distance from the vehicle ahead reduces or increases
- Speed of the vehicle ahead reduces or increases
WARNING
When vehicle speed is under 10 km/h (6
mph), the Smart Recuperation System
is cancelled. The driver must adjust
the vehicle speed by depressing the
accelerator or brake pedal according to
the road condition ahead and driving
condition.
SMART RECUPERATION SYSTEM (If EqUIPPEd wITh SMART
CRUISE CONTROl SYSTEM)

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When the system is turned on from the
User Settings mode, but the front radar
doesn't recognize the vehicle in front,
'AUTO' is displayed in white.
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If the front radar recognizes the vehicle
in front, 'AUTO' is displayed in orange.
The regenerative braking level is
automatically controlled depending
on the driving condition of the vehicle
in front and the level is indicated with
arrows.
However, current regenerative braking
level is maintained if the driver depresses
the brake pedal while the system is in
activation. Also, the system is cancelled
temporarily if the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
WARNING
The Smart Recuperation System which
automatically controls the regenerative
braking level when coasting is only a
supplemental system for the driver's
convenience. The system cannot
completely stop the vehicle nor avoid
all collisions. The brake control may
be insufficient depending on the
speed of the vehicle in front and when
the vehicle in front suddenly stops,
a vehicle cuts in suddenly and there
is a steep slope. Always look ahead
cautiously to prevent unexpected and
sudden situations from occurring.

Driving your vehicle
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Smart Recuperation System will
be temporarily cancelled when:
• Cancelled manually
Pulling and holding the right side
paddle shifter for more than 1 second.
The Smart Recuperation System turns
off temporarily and AUTO for the
regenerative braking level disappears
from the cluster.
• Cancelled automatically
- The vehicle is shifted to N (Neutral), R (Reverse) or P (Park).
- Cruise Control system (including Smart Cruise Control system) is in
activation.
- The ESC (Electronic Stability Control) or ABS is operating.
WARNING
When the Smart Recuperation System
is cancelled automatically, adjust the
vehicle speed directly by depressing the
accelerator or brake pedal according to
the road condition ahead and driving
condition.
To resume Smart Recuperation
System
To re-activate the Smart Recuperation
System while driving, pull and hold the
right side paddle shifter for more than
1 second again. Then, AUTO for the
regenerative braking level will appear on
the cluster.
To turn Smart Recuperation
System off
To turn off the system, shift to P (Park)
and deselect 'User settings → ECO
vehicle → Smart recuperation' on the
User Settings mode.
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance
recognition sensor (Front radar)
In order for the Smart Recuperation
System to operate properly, always make
sure the radar sensor cover is clean and
free of dirt, snow, and debris. Dirt, snow,
or foreign substances on the lens may
adversely affect the sensing performance
of the sensor. In this case, the system
operation may stop temporarily and not
operate normally.

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• Satisfy the following conditions
1. Ensure seat belts are fastened and the doors, hood and tailgate are closed.
2. With the vehicle in the ready (
)
mode, depress the brake pedal and
shift out of P (Park) to R (Reverse), D
(Drive) or Manual shift mode.
3. Depress the accelerator pedal.
Make sure the Parking Brake Warning
Light goes off.
Information
• For your safety, you can engage EPB
even though the START/STOP button
is in the OFF position (only if battery
power is available), but you cannot
release it.
• For your safety, depress the brake
pedal and release the parking brake manually with the EPB switch when
you drive downhill or when backing up the vehicle.
NOTICE
• If the parking brake warning light
is still on even though the EPB has
been released, we recommend that
you have the system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• Do not drive your vehicle with EPB
applied. It may cause excessive brake
pad and brake rotor wear.
EPB (Electronic Parking Brake) may be automatically applied when:
• Requested by other systems.
• The driver turns the vehicle off while
Auto Hold is operating. Warning messages
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To release EPB, close the doors, hood and tailgate and fasten seatbelt
A warning will sound and a message will
appear in the following conditions: •
If you try to drive with the EPB applied.
• If the driver's seatbelt is not fastened,
and you try to release EPB.
• If the driver's door is opened, and you
try to release EPB.
• If the hood is opened with the gear in
D (Drive) and you try to release EPB.
• If the tailgate is opened with the gear
in R (Reverse) and you try to release EPB.
• If there is a problem with the vehicle.

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Driving your vehicle
EPB malfunction warning light
This warning light illuminates if
the START/STOP button is set to
the ON position and goes off in
approximately 3 seconds if the
system is operating normally.
If the EPB malfunction warning light
remains on, comes on while driving,
or does not come on when the START/
STOP button is set to the ON position,
this indicates that the EPB may have malfunctioned.
If this occurs, we recommend that
you have the system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
The EPB malfunction warning light may
illuminate when the ESC indicator comes
on to indicate that ESC is not working
properly, but it does not indicate a
malfunction of EPB.
NOTICE
• If the EPB warning light is still on,
we recommend that you have the
system checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
• If the parking brake warning light
does not illuminate or blinks even
though the EPB switch was pulled
up, EPB may not be applied.
• If the parking brake warning light
blinks when the EPB warning light is
on, press the switch, and then pull
it up. Repeat this one more time.
If the EPB warning does not go off,
we recommend that you have the
system checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. Parking brake warning light
Check the Parking Brake
Warning Light by setting the
START/STOP button to the ON position (
indicator off).
This light will be illuminated when the
parking brake is applied with the START/
STOP button in the START or ON position.
Before driving, be sure the parking brake
is released and the Brake Warning Light
is OFF.
If the Parking Brake Warning Light
remains on after the parking brake is
released while the vehicle is in the ready (
) mode, there may be a malfunction
in the brake system. Immediate attention
is necessary.
If at all possible, cease driving the vehicle
immediately. If that is not possible,
use extreme caution while operating
the vehicle and only continue to drive
the vehicle until you can reach a safe
location.

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
WARNING
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) or
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) will
not prevent accidents due to improper
or dangerous driving maneuvers. Even
though vehicle control is improved
during emergency braking, always
maintain a safe distance between
you and objects ahead of you. Vehicle
speeds should always be reduced
during extreme road conditions. The
braking distance for vehicles equipped
with ABS or ESC may be longer than
for those without these systems in the
following road conditions.
Drive your vehicle at reduced speeds
during the following conditions: • Rough, gravel or snow-covered
roads.
• On roads where the road surface is
pitted or has different surface height.
• Tire chains are installed on your
vehicle. Drive your vehicle at
reduced speeds during the above
conditions.
The safety features of ABS or ESC
equipped vehicle should not be tested
by high speed driving or cornering. This
could endanger the safety of yourself or
others.
ABS is an electronic braking system that
helps to prevent a braking skid. ABS
allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. Using ABS
To obtain the maximum benefit from
your ABS in an emergency situation,
do not attempt to modulate your brake
pressure and do not try to pump your
brakes. Depress your brake pedal as hard as possible.
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the wheels,
you may hear sounds from the brakes,
or feel a corresponding sensation in the
brake pedal. This is normal and it means
your ABS is active.
ABS does not reduce the time or distance
it takes to stop the vehicle.
Always maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you.
ABS will not prevent a skid that results
from sudden changes in direction, such
as trying to take a corner too fast or
making a sudden lane change. Always
drive at a safe speed depending on the
road and weather conditions.
ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability.
Always steer moderately when braking
hard. Severe or sharp steering wheel
movement can still cause your vehicle to
veer into oncoming traffic or off the road.
On loose or uneven road surfaces,
operation of the anti-lock brake system
may result in a longer stopping distance
than for vehicles equipped with a
conventional brake system.
The ABS warning light (
) will stay on
for several seconds after the START/
STOP button is placed in the ON position.
During that time, the ABS will go through
self-diagnosis and the light will go off
if everything is normal. If the light stays
on, you may have a problem with your
ABS. We recommend that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

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NOTICE
Driving with wheels and tires with
different sizes may cause ESC to
malfunction. Before replacing tires,
make sure all four tires and wheels are
the same size. Never drive the vehicle
with different sized wheels and tires
installed. ESC OFF usage
When Driving
The ESC OFF mode should only be used
briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in
snow or mud, by temporarily stopping
operation of ESC, to maintain wheel
torque.
To turn ESC off while driving, press the
ESC OFF button while driving on a flat
road surface.
NOTICE
• Do not allow wheel(s) of one axle to
spin excessively while the ESC, ABS,
and parking brake warning lights
are displayed. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Reduce vehicle power and do not
spin the wheel(s) excessively while
these lights are displayed.
• When operating the vehicle
on a dynamometer, make sure
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated).
Information
Turning ESC off does not affect ABS or standard brake system operation.
Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM)
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
is a function of the Electronic Stability
Control (ESC). It helps ensure the
vehicle stays stable when accelerating
or braking suddenly on wet, slippery
and rough roads where traction over the
four tires can suddenly become uneven.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM): • ALWAYS check the speed and the
distance to the vehicle ahead. VSM
is not a substitute for safe driving
practices.
• Never drive too fast for the road
conditions. VSM will not prevent
accidents. Excessive speed in bad
weather, on slippery and uneven
roads can result in severe accidents.
VSM operation
VSM ON condition
VSM operates when: • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is on.
• Vehicle speed is approximately under
150 km/h (93 mph) when the vehicle is
braking on rough roads.
When operating
When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may activate ESC, you
may hear sounds from the brakes, or feel
a corresponding sensation in the brake
pedal. This is normal and it means your
VSM is active.

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The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference or
road condition. • The mode changes, as below,
whenever the DRIVE MODE button is
pressed.
COMFORT
↓
SPORT ↓
ECO
• Press and hold the DRIVE MODE
button to select ECO+ mode.
The system resets to be in the COMFORT
mode (except if it is in ECO mode), when
the vehicle is restarted.
When the vehicle is restarted, Drive
Mode is set to ECO by default.
Information
If there is a problem with the instrument
cluster, the drive mode will be in
COMFORT mode and may not change to
SPORT mode. The mode changes, as below, whenever
the DRIVE MODE button is pressed.
ECO (if equipped)
SPORTCOMFORT
When COMFORT mode is selected, it is
not displayed on the instrument cluster.
ECO mode (if equipped)
When the Drive Mode is set
to ECO mode, the motor and
transmission control logic
are changed to maximize
energy efficiency.
• When the ECO mode is selected by
pressing the DRIVE MODE button, the
ECO indicator will illuminate.
• If the vehicle is set to ECO mode,
when the vehicle is turned OFF and
restarted, the Drive Mode setting will
remain in ECO mode.
• Whenever the vehicle is restarted, the
Drive Mode will change to ECO mode.
Information
Electric energy efficiency depends on the
driver’s driving habit and road condition.
When ECO mode is activated: • The acceleration response may be
slightly reduced as the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.
• The air conditioner performance may
be limited.
• The shift pattern of the reduction gear
may change.
The above situations are normal
conditions when ECO mode is activated,
to improve electric energy efficiency.
dRIvE MOdE INTEgRATEd CONTROl SYSTEM (If EqUIPPEd)