2018 Hyundai Kona traction control

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Maintenance
Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there isless than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire when
this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tire.
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Tread wear indicatorTo reduce the risk of DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY:
Replace tires that are worn,
show uneven wear, or are
damaged. Worn tires can
cause loss of braking effec-
tiveness, steering control, andtraction.
Always replace tires with the
same size as each tire that
was originally supplied with
this vehicle. Using tires andwheels other than the recom-
mended sizes could cause
unusual handling characteris-
tics, poor vehicle control, or
negatively affect your vehi-
cle’s Anti-Lock Brake System(ABS) resulting in a seriousaccident.
WARNING When replacing tires (or
wheels), it is recommended to
replace the two front or two
rear tires (or wheels) as a pair.Replacing just one tire can
seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling. If only replacing one
pair of tires, it is recommend-
ed to install the pair of new
tires on the rear axle.
Tires degrade over time, even
when they are not being used.
Regardless of the remaining
tread, HYUNDAI recommendsthat tires be replaced after six
(6) years of normal service.
Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading condi-
tions can accelerate the aging
process. Failure to follow this
warning may cause sudden
tire failure, which could lead to
a loss of vehicle control result-ing in an accident.

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Maintenance
Compact spare tire replacement(if equipped)
A compact spare tire has a shorter
tread life than a regular size tire.
Replace it when you can see the
tread wear indicator bars on the tire.The replacement compact spare tire
should be the same size and design
tire as the one provided with your
new vehicle and should be mountedon the same compact spare tire
wheel. The compact spare tire is notdesigned to be mounted on a regular
size wheel, and the compact spare
tire wheel is not designed for mount-
ing a regular size tire.
Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim widthand offset.
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tires, tires that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tires should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. To reduce the possibility of
losing control, slow down whenever
there is rain, snow or ice on the road.
Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to decrease
tire wear. If you find a tire is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check thewheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed,
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tire life. Additionally, a tire should
always be rebalanced if it is removedfrom the wheel.
Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tire and also provides
the tire identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. TheTIN can be used to identify the tire incase of a recall.
The original tire should berepaired or replaced as soon as
possible to avoid failure of the
spare and loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident. The com-
pact spare tire is for emergency
use only. Do not operate your
vehicle over 80 km/h (50 mph)when using the compact spare
tire.
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Maintenance
6. Maximum load rating
This number indicates the maximum
load in kilograms and pounds that
can be carried by the tire. When
replacing the tires on the vehicle,
always use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
7. Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall
between tread shoulder and maxi-
mum section width.
For example:
TREAD WEAR 200
TRACTION AA
TEMPERATURE A
Tread wear
The tread wear grade is a compara-
tive rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one-and-a-
half times (1½) as well on the gov-
ernment course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may
depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
These grades are molded on the
sidewalls of passenger vehicle tires.
The tires available as standard or
optional equipment on your vehicle
may vary with respect to grade.
Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those
grades represent the tire’s ability to
stop on wet pavement as measuredunder controlled conditions on spec-
ified government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked
C may have poor traction perform-
ance.The traction grade assigned tothis tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include accelera-
tion, cornering, hydroplaning,
or peak traction characteristics.
WARNING

I-6Hazard warning flasher...................................................6-3
Hazardous driving conditions .......................................5-96
Head up display (HUD)................................................3-80
Headlamp delay function..............................................3-90
Headlamp leveling device ............................................3-91
Headlamp position ........................................................3-84
Headlight bulb replacement..........................................7-64
Headrest ........................................................................2-15
Front seat headrests ..................................................2-16
Rear seat headrests ...................................................2-18
Heated steering wheel...................................................3-18
Height adjustment .........................................................2-26
High beam assist (HBA)...............................................3-85
High beam operation ....................................................3-84
Highway driving ...........................................................5-98
Hill-start assist control (HAC) .....................................5-37
Hood .............................................................................3-31
Horn ..............................................................................3-19
How to use this manual ..................................................F-5
If the engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly ......6-4
If the engine overheats ...................................................6-8
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing ................6-3
If the engine stalls while driving ....................................6-3
If the engine turns over normally but doesn't start.........6-5 If the engine will not start ..............................................6-4
If you have a flat tire (with spare tire) .........................6-20
Jack and tools ...........................................................6-20
Changing tires ..........................................................6-21
Jack label ..................................................................6-26
If you have a flat tire (with TMK) - Type A ................6-28
If you have a flat tire (with TMK) - Type B ................6-35
Ignition switch ................................................................5-6
Key ignition switch ....................................................5-6
Engine Start/Stop button ............................................5-9
Immobilizer system ......................................................3-10
Impact sensing door unlock..........................................3-15
Improtant safety precautions ..........................................2-2 Always wear your seat belt ........................................2-2
Restrain all children ...................................................2-2
Air bag hazards ..........................................................2-2
Driver distraction .......................................................2-2
Control your speed .....................................................2-3
Keep your vehicle in safe condition ..........................2-3
In case of emergency while driving ...............................6-3
Indicator light ...............................................................3-44
Inside rearview mirror ..................................................3-19
Instrument cluster .........................................................3-37 Instrument panel illumination ..................................3-38
Gauges and meters ...................................................3-38
Warning and indicator lights ....................................3-44
LCD display messages .............................................3-57
LCD display control.................................................3-64
Manual transmission shift indicator.........................3-42
Index
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Steering wheel ..............................................................3-17
Electric power steering (EPS) ..................................3-17
Power steering ..........................................................3-17
Tilt steering / Telescope steering .............................3-17
Heated steering wheel ..............................................3-18
Horn..........................................................................3-19
Steering wheel audio control ..........................................4-3
Storage compartment ..................................................3-128 Center console storage ...........................................3-128
Glove box ...............................................................3-128
Sunglass holder ......................................................3-129
Multi box ................................................................3-129
Sunglass holder ...........................................................3-129
Sunroof .........................................................................3-27 Sliding the sunroof ...................................................3-28
Automatic reverse ....................................................3-28
Tilting the sunroof....................................................3-29
Sunshade ..................................................................3-29
Closing the sunroof ..................................................3-28
Resetting the sunroof ...............................................3-30
Sunroof open warning ..............................................3-30
Sunroof inside air recirculation ..................................3-127
Sunvisor ......................................................................3-132
Tachometer ...................................................................3-39
Tailgate .........................................................................3-32
Theft-alarm system .......................................................3-16 Tilt steering / Telescope steering ..................................3-17
Tire chains ..................................................................5-101
Tire load and speed capacity ..........................................8-5
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) - Type A...............................6-28
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) - Type B...............................6-35
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) - Type A .......6-9
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) - Type B .....6-14
Tire rotation ..................................................................7-38
Tire specification and pressure label ............................8-11
Tires and wheels ...........................................................7-36
Tire care ...................................................................7-36
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures.............7-37
Check tire inflation pressure ....................................7-38
Tire rotation..............................................................7-38
Wheel alignment and tire balance............................7-39
Tire replacement.......................................................7-40
Compact spare tire replacement...............................7-41
Wheel replacement...................................................7-41
Tire maintenance ......................................................7-41
Tire traction ..............................................................7-41
Tire sidewall labeling ...............................................7-41
Low aspect ratio tires ...............................................7-45
Tires and wheels specification........................................8-4
Towing ..........................................................................6-41
Trailer towing .............................................................5-104
Trip computer (Type A) ................................................3-72
Trip computer (Type B, Type C) ..................................3-77
Turn signals ..................................................................3-88
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