Hyundai KONA Electric 2023 User manual

All information in this Owner’s Manual is current at the time
of publication. However, HYUNDAI reserves the right to make
changes at any time so that our policy of continual product
improvement may be carried out.
This manual applies to all models of this vehicle and includes
descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard
equipment.
As a result, you may find material in this manual that does not
apply to your specific vehicle.
OWNER’S MANUAL
Operation
Maintenance
Specifications

Introduction
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Your HYUNDAI should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance, safety or durability of your HYUNDAI
and may, in addition, violate conditions of the limited warranties covering
the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in violation of regulations
established by the Department of Transportation and other government
agencies in your country.
CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI
Your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Passenger
Occupant Classification System and other CAN bus systems. It is possible for
an improperly installed/adjusted high powered two-way radio to adversely
affect electronic systems. For this reason, we recommend that you carefully
follow the radio manufacturer’s instructions if you choose to install one of these
devices.
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This manual includes information titled as DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and
NOTICE.
These titles indicate the following:
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in vehicle
damage.
SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING

Introduction
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Your Hyundai vehicle may be equipped with technologies and services that use
information collected, generated, recorded or stored by the vehicle. Hyundai
has created a Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy to explain how these technologies
and services collect use and share this information.
You may read our Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy on the Hyundaiusa.com website at:
https://www.hyundaiusa.com/owner-privacy-policy.aspx
If you would like to receive a hard copy of our Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy,
please contact our Customer Care Center at:
Hyundai Customer Care
P.O. Box 20850
Fountain Valley, CA 92728
800-633-5151
consumeraff[email protected]
Hyundai’s Customer Care Center representatives are available Monday through
Friday, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST and Saturday between
6:30 AM and 3:00 PM PST (English).
For Customer Care assistance in Spanish or Korean, representatives are
available Monday through Friday between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM PST.
HYUNDAI VEHICLE OWNER PRIVACY POLICY

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Maintenance
Index
Emergency Situations
Driver Assistance System
Driving your Vehicle
Convenient Features
Instrument Cluster
Safety System
Vehicle Information
Foreword / Starting Your Electric Vehicle
Table of contents

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1. Foreword / Starting Your
Electric Vehicle
Foreword ............................................................................................................ 1-3
Hyundai Motor America .................................................................................... 1-3
How to Use This Manual....................................................................................1-4
Safety Messages ................................................................................................1-4
Vehicle Modifications ........................................................................................1-5
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ........................................1-6
Electric Vehicle................................................................................................... 1-7
Electric Vehicle (EVs).....................................................................................................1-7
Characteristics of Electric Vehicles (EVs) ....................................................................1-7
Battery Information.......................................................................................................1-7
Main Components of Electric Vehicle ..............................................................1-8
Main Components of Electric Vehicle ........................................................................ 1-8
High Voltage Battery (lithium-ion polymer)............................................................... 1-9
EV Battery Coolant Heater .......................................................................................... 1-9
EV Mode ........................................................................................................... 1-10
Nearby Stations ........................................................................................................... 1-10
Energy Information ......................................................................................................1-11
Battery information ...................................................................................................1-11
Energy consumption ................................................................................................1-11
Charge Management .................................................................................................. 1-12
Charging and climate ............................................................................................... 1-12
Charging limit............................................................................................................ 1-13
Charging current....................................................................................................... 1-14
ECO Driving ................................................................................................................. 1-14
CO2 reduction........................................................................................................... 1-14
Driving history........................................................................................................... 1-15
EV Settings................................................................................................................... 1-15
Utility mode............................................................................................................... 1-15
Winter mode .............................................................................................................1-16
Warning ..................................................................................................................... 1-17
EV route ..................................................................................................................... 1-17
Charge Types for Electric Vehicle ....................................................................1-17
Charging Information.................................................................................................. 1-17
Charging Time Information ........................................................................................ 1-18
Charging Types............................................................................................................ 1-19
Charge Indicator Lamp for Electric Vehicle ...................................................1-20
Charging Status.......................................................................................................... 1-20
Charging Connector Lock ............................................................................... 1-22
Charging Connector AUTO/ LOCK Mode ..................................................................1-22
When the charging connector is locked .................................................................1-22

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Scheduled Charging ........................................................................................ 1-23
Scheduled Charging ...................................................................................................1-23
Precautions for Charging Electric Vehicle ..................................................... 1-24
Charging Precautions .................................................................................................1-24
Charging Electric Vehicle (AC Charge)...........................................................1-26
AC Charge................................................................................................................... 1-26
DC Charge................................................................................................................... 1-30
Portable Charge ......................................................................................................... 1-34
How to set the charging rate of the portable chargerv..........................................1-35
How to connect portable charger (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box) ..........................1-37
Checking charging status........................................................................................1-40
Charging status indicator lamp for portable charger............................................. 1-41
How to disconnect portable charger (ICCB: In-Cable Control Box) .................... 1-44
Charging connector manual release ...................................................................... 1-45
Precautions when using the portable charger ...................................................... 1-45
EV Charging - Troubleshooting.......................................................................1-46
EV Charging Troubleshooting - Steps to Consider .................................................. 1-46
Driving and Operating Information ................................................................ 1-47
How to Start the Vehicle .............................................................................................1-47
How to Stop the Vehicle .............................................................................................1-47
Virtual Engine Sound System .................................................................................... 1-48
Distance to Empty...................................................................................................... 1-48
When destination is not set..................................................................................... 1-48
Navigation - when a destination is set ................................................................... 1-49
Tips for Improving Range When Using the Climate Control System...................... 1-49
Tips for Improving Range While Driving................................................................... 1-49
Power/Charge Gauge ................................................................................................ 1-50
State of charge (SOC) gauge for high voltage battery ............................................ 1-50
Warning and Indicator Lights (related to electric vehicle) ....................................... 1-51
LCD Display Messages............................................................................................... 1-52
Energy Flow ................................................................................................................ 1-58
Vehicle stop.............................................................................................................. 1-58
EV propulsion ........................................................................................................... 1-58
Regeneration............................................................................................................ 1-58
Aux. Battery Saver+.................................................................................................... 1-59
Mode......................................................................................................................... 1-59
Safety Precautions for Electric Vehicle ......................................................... 1-60
If an Accident Occurs................................................................................................. 1-60
Additional Precautions............................................................................................... 1-62
Service Interlock Connector...................................................................................... 1-62
Service Plug ................................................................................................................ 1-63

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FOREWORD
Congratulations, and thank you for choosing HYUNDAI. We are pleased to welcome
you to the growing number of discerning people who drive HYUNDAIs. We are very
proud of the advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each HYUNDAI
we build.
Your Owner’s Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new
HYUNDAI. To become familiar with your new HYUNDAI, so that you can fully enjoy it,
read this Owner’s Manual carefully before driving your new vehicle.
This manual contains important safety information and instructions intended to
familiarize you with your vehicle’s controls and safety features so you can safely
operate your vehicle.
This manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance safe
operation of the vehicle. It is recommended that all service and maintenance on your
car be performed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. HYUNDAI dealers are prepared
to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be
required.
This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of your vehicle, and
should be kept in the vehicle so you can refer to it at any time. The manual should stay
with the vehicle if you sell it to provide the next owner with important operating, safety
and maintenance information.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
CAUTION
Severe vehicle damage may result from the use of poor quality lubricants that do
not meet HYUNDAI specifications. You must always use high quality lubricants that
meet the specifications listed on Page 2-11 in the Vehicle Specifications section of
the Owner’s Manual.
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