2019 Hyundai Kona Owner's Manual - RHD (UK, Australia)

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Disc brakes wear indicator 
When your brake pads are worn and
new pads are required, you will hear
a high pitched warning sound from
your front or rear brakes. You may
hear t

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 Do not apply the acceleratorpedal whilst the parking brake is
engaged. If you depress the
accelerator pedal with the park-
ing brake  engaged, a warning
will sound. Damage

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
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

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ABS cannot prevent a loss of stabili-
ty. Always steer moderately when
braking hard. Severe or sharp steer-
ing wheel movement can still cause
your vehicle to veer into onc

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Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) (if equipped)
The Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system helps to stabilize the
vehicle during cornering maneuvers.
ESC checks where you

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engine may not respond to the
accelerator as it does under routine
conditions.
 when the ESC activates, the Cruise
Control automatically disengages.
The Cruise Control can

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The ESC OFF indicator light comes
on when the ESC is turned off with
the button.
Driving with wheels and tyres with
different sizes may cause the ESC
system to malfunction. B

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Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM) (if equipped)  
The Vehicle Stability Management
(VSM) is a function of the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system. It
helps ensure th