Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Operation
Maintenance
Specifications
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.
Please note that some models are equipped with Right-Hand
Drive (RHD). The explanations and illustrations for some
operations in RHD models are opposite of those written in this
manual.
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Introduction
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CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR
HYUNDAI
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.
TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR
TELEPHONE INSTALLATION
Your vehicle is equipped with electronic components. It is possible for an improperly
installed/adjusted two-way radio or cellular telephone to adversely affect electronic
systems. For this reason, we recommend that you carefully follow the radio
manufacturer’s instructions or consult your HYUNDAI dealer for precautionary measures
or special instructions if you choose to install one of these devices.
WARNING! (IF EQUIPPED)
The vehicle is equipped with a device of the system Pan-European eCall or UAE eCALL
which calls emergency services. Any self-or unauthorized interference in the system
Pan-European eCall or UAE eCALL in vehicle systems and its components, installing of
equipment which is not recommended by vehicle manufacturer and/or in authorized
HYUNDAI dealer can cause incorrect operation (of the device of) the system
Pan-European eCall or UAE eCALL making erroneous calls, causing failure of the device
(in cars) in case of traffic accident or other accidents, when you need emergency care.
This may be dangerous and threaten your life!
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SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
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.
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Table of contents
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Foreword
Vehicle Information
Seats & Safety system
Instrument Cluster
Convenience Features
Driving Your Vehicle
Driver Assistance System
Emergency Situations
Maintenance
Index
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1. Foreword
Foreword...........................................................................................................................1-2
Hyundai Motor Company.................................................................................................1-3
How to use this manual....................................................................................................1-3
Fuel requirements ............................................................................................................1-4
Gasoline engine.............................................................................................................1-4
Safety messages.............................................................................................................. 1-8
Vehicle modifications.......................................................................................................1-9
Vehicle data collection and Event Data Recorders (For Europe)................................ 1-10
Vehicle break-in process.................................................................................................1-11
Returning used vehicles (For Europe)............................................................................1-11
Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system ........................................................................... 1-12
Driving your hybrid vehicle............................................................................................ 1-13
Starting your vehicle................................................................................................... 1-13
Stopping your vehicle................................................................................................. 1-14
Special features........................................................................................................... 1-15
Energy flow...................................................................................................................1-17
Hybrid system gauge..................................................................................................1-23
Warning and indicator lights......................................................................................1-25
Cluster display messages...........................................................................................1-27
Hybrid driving system ................................................................................................... 1-30
e-Handling (Electrically Assisted Handling Performance)/e-EHA (Electrically Evasive
Handling Assist) ......................................................................................................... 1-30
Safety precautions for hybrid system ........................................................................... 1-31
Hybrid vehicle components....................................................................................... 1-31
When the hybrid vehicle shuts off.............................................................................1-37
Countermeasures for accidents or fire..................................................................... 1-38
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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 HYUNDAI. 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.
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Hyundai Motor Company
Information
Severe engine and transmission damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and
lubricants that do not meet HYUNDAI specifications. You must always use high quality
fuels and lubricants that meet the specifications listed in the "Recommended lubricants
and capacities" section of the Owner’s Manual.
Copyright 2023 HYUNDAI Motor Company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any
means without the prior written permission of HYUNDAI Motor Company.
How to use this manual
We want to help you get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your
Owner’s Manual can assist you in many ways. We strongly recommend that you read the
entire manual. In order to minimize the chance of death or injury, you must read the
WARNING and CAUTION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words in this manual to best explain how to enjoy your
vehicle. By reading your manual, you will learn about features, important safety
information, and driving tips under various road conditions.
The general layout of the manual is provided in the Table of Contents. Use the index when
looking for a specific area or subject; it has an alphabetical listing of all information in
your manual.
Sections: This manual has nine chapters plus an index. Each chapter begins with a brief
list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that section has the information you want.
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Fuel requirements
Gasoline engine
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance, we recommend you use unleaded gasoline which
has an octane rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 95/AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or
higher. You may use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of RON 91-94/AKI 87-90 but
it may result in slight performance reduction of the vehicle. (Do not use methanol
blended fuels)
Except Europe
Your new vehicle is designed to perform optimally using unleaded fuel having an Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 91/AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher. (Do
not use methanol blended fuels)
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as
well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.
NOTICE
Never use leaded fuel.
The use of leaded fuel is detrimental to the catalytic converter and may damage the
engine control system’s oxygen sensor and affect emission control.
Also, severe wear and crack of piston ring, valve, etc. may occur and knocking noise may
be heard from your engine.
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if equipped
Leaded
For some countries, your vehicle is designed to use leaded gasoline. When you are going
to use leaded gasoline, we recommend that you contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Octane rating of leaded gasoline is same with unleaded one.
Gasoline containing alcohol or methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and gasoline or
gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol) are being marketed along
with or instead of leaded or unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol, and do not use gasoline or
gasohol containing any methanol. Either of these fuels may cause drivability problems
and damage to the fuel system, engine control system and emission control system.
Do not use gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol, and do not use gasoline or
gasohol containing any methanol. Either of these fuels may cause drivability problems
and damage to the fuel system, engine control system and emission control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability problems may not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty if they result from the use of:
• Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.
• Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
• Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
NOTICE
Never use gasohol which contains methanol. Discontinue to use any gasohol product
which impairs drivability.
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Using other fuels
Using fuel additives such as:
• Silicone fuel additive
• MMT (Manganese, Mn) fuel additive
• Ferrocene (iron-based) fuel additive
• Other metallic-based fuel additives
may result in cylinder misfire, poor acceleration, engine stalling, damage to the catalyst,
or abnormal corrosion, and may cause damage to the engine resulting in a reduction in
the overall life of the powertrain.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate.
NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or performance issues caused by the use of these fuels or fuel
additives may not be covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Using MTBE
HYUNDAI recommends avoiding fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
over 15.0 % vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7 % weight) in your vehicle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0 % vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7 % weight) may reduce vehicle
performance and produce vapor lock or hard starting.
NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may not cover damage to the fuel system and any
performance issues caused by the use of fuels containing methanol or fuels containing
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0 % vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7 % weight.)
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Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your vehicle. This type
of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system,
engine control system and emission control system.
Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use unleaded gasoline which has an octane rating of
RON (Research Octane Number) 95/AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher (for Europe) or
Octane Rating of RON (Research Octane Number) 91/AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher
(except Europe). For customers who do not use good quality gasolines, and have
problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, one bottle of additive added to
the fuel tank is recommended according to the maintenance schedule (refer to the
"Scheduled maintenance services" in chapter 9).
Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on
how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
NOTICE
Never add any fuel system cleaning agents or other additives to the fuel tank other than
what has been specified. We recommend that you contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer for details.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
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Safety messages
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. This Owner’s Manual provides you
with many safety precautions and operating procedures. This information alerts you to
potential hazards that may hurt you or others, and may damage your vehicle.
Safety messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe these hazards and
what to do to avoid or reduce the risks.
Warnings and instructions contained in this manual are for your safety. Failure to follow
safety warnings and instructions can lead to serious injury or death.
Throughout this manual DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE, and the SAFETY ALERT
SYMBOL will be used.
WL_WarningStandard
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. The
safety alert symbol precedes the signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a situation that if not avoided, could result in vehicle damage.
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Vehicle modifications
• This vehicle should not be modified. Modification of your vehicle could affect its
performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental safety and
emissions regulations.
• In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from any modification may not
be covered under warranty.
• If you use unauthorized electronic devices, it may cause the vehicle to operate
abnormally, wire damage, battery discharge and fire. For your safety, do not use
unauthorized electronic devices.
NOTICE
Some vehicle interior sounds (including welcome sound, navigation alerts, or warning
sounds) may be generated from the interior speakers and amplifier. Do not replace these
components with anything other than the original Hyundai factory parts. Any
unauthorized product may cause a malfunction of the vehicle interior sounds that may
affect the intended operation of the vehicle.
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Vehicle data collection and Event Data Recorders (For
Europe)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record, in certain collision or near collision-like situations, such as an airbag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal
• How fast the vehicle was traveling
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which
collisions and injuries occur.
Information
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial collision situation occurs; no
data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (for
example, name, gender, age, and collision location) are recorded. However, other
parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a collision investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the
vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such
as law enforcement that have the special equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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Vehicle break-in process
By following a few simple precautions for the first 1,000 km (600 miles), you may add to
the performance, economy, and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not maintain a single speed for long time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed
is needed to properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.
• Fuel economy, engine performance, and engine oil consumption may vary depending
on vehicle break-in process and be stabilized after 6,000 km (4,000 miles). New
engines may consume more oil during the vehicle break-in period.
• Do not tow a trailer during the first 2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
Returning used vehicles (For Europe)
HYUNDAI promotes an environmentally sound treatment for end of life vehicles and
offers to take back your HYUNDAI end of life vehicles in accordance with the European
Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Directive.
You can get detailed information from your national HYUNDAI homepage.
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Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) system
1C_HybridDriveSystem
The HYUNDAI Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) uses both the gasoline engine and the
electric motor for power. The electric motor is run by a high voltage hybrid battery.
Depending on the driving conditions, the HEV computer selectively operates between
the engine and the electric motor or even both at the same time.
Fuel economy increases when the vehicle is driven by the electric motor with the HEV
battery.
The hybrid battery charge must be maintained, so at times the engine will come on even
at idle to act as a generator. Charging also occurs when decelerating or by regenerative
braking.
(1) Startup/Low speed cruise - Electric motor
(2) Acceleration - Electric motor + Engine
(3) High speed cruise - Electric motor or Engine
(4) Deceleration - Charging
(5) Stop
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Driving your hybrid vehicle
Starting your vehicle
CAUTION
• Always fasten the seat belt before starting the vehicle.
• Check if the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is applied before starting the vehicle.
1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle.
2. Make sure the gear is in P (Park). You cannot start the vehicle with the gear in N
(Neutral).
3. Press the Engine Start/Stop button while depressing the brake pedal.
• The READY indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster.
• If the READY indicator does not illuminate, start the vehicle again.
• Whether the engine is cold or warm, the vehicle should be started without
depressing the accelerator pedal.
4.Depress and hold the brake pedal and shift to the desired position.
5. Release the parking brake and slowly release the brake pedal. Check if the vehicle
slowly moves forward, then depress the accelerator pedal.
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Stopping your vehicle
1. Hold down the brake pedal while the vehicle is stopped.
2. Shift the gear to P (Park) while depressing the brake pedal.
3. Apply the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB).
4.Press the Engine Start/Stop button and turn off the engine while depressing the brake
pedal.
• The READY indicator turns off on the instrument cluster.
ECONOMICAL and SAFE OPERATION of the Hybrid system
• Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate rate and maintain a steady cruising speed.
Do not make “jackrabbit”starts. Do not race between stoplights.
Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible. Always maintain a safe distance from other
vehicles so you can avoid unnecessary braking. This also reduces brake wear out.
• The regenerative brake generates energy when the vehicle decelerates.
• When the hybrid battery power is low, the hybrid system automatically recharges the
hybrid battery.
• When the engine is running with the gear in N (Neutral), the hybrid system cannot
generate electricity. The hybrid battery cannot recharge with the gear in N (Neutral).
Information
In the hybrid system, the engine automatically runs and stops. When the hybrid system
operates, the READY indicator is illuminated.
In the following situation, the engine may operate automatically.
• When the engine is ready to run
• When the hybrid battery is being charged
• Depending on the temperature condition of the hybrid battery
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