2022 HYUNDAI KONA EV tailgate

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Tailgate
Opening the tailgate
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Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and
set the parking brake.
Then do one of the following:
1. Unlock all doors with the Door Unlock button on your smart key. Press the
tailgate handle button and open the
tailgate.
2. Press and hold the Tailgate Unlock button on the smart key. Press the
tailgate handle button and open the
tailgate.
3. With the Smart Key in your possession, press the tailgate handle
button and open the tailgate.
Closing the tailgate
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Lower the tailgate lid and press down
until it locks. To be sure the tailgate lid is
securely fastened, always check by trying
to pull it up again without pressing the
tailgate handle button.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the tailgate lift
cylinders and the attached hardware,
always close the tailgate before driving.
Information
In cold and wet climates, tailgate lock and tailgate mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.

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WARNING
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Do not hold the part (gas lifter) that
supports the tailgate. Be aware that
the deformation of the part may cause
vehicle damage and a risk of injury.
WARNING
• NEVER allow anyone to occupy the
luggage compartment of the vehicle
at any time. If the tailgate is partially
or totally latched and the person
is unable to get out, serious injury
or death could occur due to lack of
ventilation, and rapid heat build-
up, or because of exposure to cold
weather conditions. The luggage
compartment is also a highly
dangerous location in the event of a
crash because it is not a protected
occupant space but is a part of the
vehicle’s crush zone.
• Your vehicle should be kept locked
and keys should be kept out of
the reach of children. Parents
should teach their children about
the dangers of playing in luggage
compartments. Emergency tailgate safety release
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Your vehicle is equipped with the
emergency tailgate safety release lever
located on the bottom of the tailgate.
When someone is inadvertently locked in
the luggage compartment. The tailgate
can be opened by doing as follows:
1. Insert the key into the hole.
2. Push the release lever to the right by a key.
3. Push up the tailgate.
WARNING
• For emergencies, be fully aware
of the location of the emergency
tailgate safety release lever in the
vehicle and how to open the tailgate
if you are accidentally locked in the
luggage compartment.
• No one should be allowed to occupy
the luggage compartment of the
vehicle at any time. The luggage
compartment is a very dangerous
location in the event of a crash.
• Use the release lever for
emergencies only. Use with extreme
caution, especially while the vehicle
is in motion.

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Headlamp delay function (if equipped)
If you place the START/STOP button
to the ACC or OFF position with the
headlamps ON, the headlamps (and/or
position lamps) remain on for about 5
minutes. However, with the vehicle off if
the driver’s door is opened and closed,
the headlamps (and/or position lamps)
are turned off after 15 seconds.
The headlamps (and/or position lamps)
can be turned off by pressing the lock
button on the smart key twice or turning
the light switch to the OFF or AUTO
position. However, if you turn the light
switch to the AUTO position when it is
dark outside, the headlamps will not be
turned off.
You can activate or deactivate the
Headlamp Delay function from the User
Settings mode on the LCD display. For
more details, refer to “LCD Display” in
chapter 4.
NOTICE
If the driver gets out of the vehicle
through other doors (except driver’s
door), the battery saver function
does not operate and the headlamp
delay function does not turn off
automatically. Therefore, It causes the
battery to be discharged. In this case,
make sure to turn off the headlamps
before getting out of the vehicle.
Welcome system (if equipped)
Headlamp and position lamp
When the headlamp (lamp switch in the
headlamp or AUTO position) is on and
all doors (and tailgate) are locked and closed, the position lamp and headlamp
will come on for 15 seconds when the
door unlock button is pressed on the
smart key.
At this time, if you press the door lock
or unlock button, the position lamp and
headlamp will turn off immediately
Interior lamp
When the interior lamp switch is in
the DOOR position and all doors (and
tailgate) are closed and locked, the room
lamp will come on for 30 seconds if any
of the below is performed. • When the door unlock button is
pressed on the smart key.
• When the button of the outside door
handle is pressed with the smart key in possession.
At this time, if you press the door lock or
unlock button, the room lamp will turn
off immediately.

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Luggage compartment lamp
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The luggage compartment lamp comes
on when the tailgate is opened.
NOTICE
The luggage compartment lamp comes
on as long as the tailgate is open. To
prevent unnecessary charging system
drain, close the tailgate securely after
using the tailgate.
Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)
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Push the switch to turn the light on or off. •
: The lamp will turn on if this button is pressed.
•
: The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.
NOTICE
Always have the switch in the off
position when the vanity mirror lamp
is not in use. If the sunvisor is closed
without the lamp off, it may discharge
the battery or damage the sunvisor.

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Luggage net (holder) (if equipped)
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To keep items from shifting in the
luggage compartment, you can use
the four holders located in the luggage
compartment, to attach the luggage net.
If necessary, we recommend that you
contact your authorized HYUNDAI dealer
to obtain a luggage net.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods or the
vehicle, care should be taken when
carrying fragile or bulky objects in the
luggage compartment.
WARNING
To avoid eye injury, DO NOT overstretch
the luggage net. ALWAYS keep your
face and body out of the luggage net’s
recoil path. DO NOT use the luggage net
when the strap has visible signs of wear or damage.
Cargo area cover (if equipped)
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Use the cover to hide items stored in the
cargo area.
The cargo area cover will lift when the
tailgate is opened.
Disconnect the strap (1) from the holder
if you want to return the cover to the
original position. To remove the cargo
area cover completely, lift the cover to a
50-degree angle and pull it out (2).
NOTICE
Since the cargo area cover may be
damaged or deformed, do not put luggage on it when it is being used.
WARNING
• Do not place objects on the cargo
area cover while driving. Such
objects may be thrown about inside
the vehicle and possibly injure
vehicle occupants during an accident
or when braking.
• Never allow anyone to ride in the
luggage compartment. It is designed
for luggage only.
• Maintain balance of the vehicle and
locate the weight as far forward as possible.

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Before entering the vehicle
• Be sure all windows, outside mirror(s),
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed.
• Remove frost, snow, or ice.
• Visually check the tires for uneven
wear and damage.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
• Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Before starting
• Make sure the hood, the tailgate, and
the doors are securely closed and
locked.
• Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.
• Adjust the inside and outside rearview
mirrors.
• Verify all the lights work.
• Fasten your seat belt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their seat belt.
• Check the gauges and indicators
in the instrument panel and the
messages on the instrument display
when the START/STOP button is in the ON position.
• Check that any items you are carrying
are stored properly or fastened down
securely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions: • ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All
passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving.
For more information, refer to “Seat
Belts” in chapter 3.
• Always drive defensively. Assume
other drivers or pedestrians may be
careless and make mistakes.
• Stay focused on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause
accidents.
• Leave plenty of space between you
and the vehicle in front of you.
WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive. Drinking or taking drugs and driving
is dangerous and may result in an
accident and SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH. Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Just
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions and
emergencies and your reaction time
gets worse with each additional drink.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving under the
influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive. If you are drinking or
taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been drinking
or taking drugs. Choose a designated
driver or call a taxi.
BEFORE DRIVING

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One pedal driving
The driver can stop the vehicle by pulling
and holding the left side paddle shifter.
Operating Conditions
The system enters the operating
condition when the conditions below are
met: • The driver's door is closed.
• The driver's seat belt is fastened.
To operate:
• Pull and hold the left side paddle
shifter while coasting.
• When the vehicle speed is above 3
km/h, release the paddle shifter to
return to the previously set level.
• When the vehicle speed is below 3
km/h, the function maintains control
to stop the vehicle even though the
paddle shifter is released.
• While the One pedal driving is in
activation, the driver can control the
vehicle stopping position using the
accelerator pedal.
Automatic engagement of EPB
After the vehicle is stopped by the
One Pedal Driving function, EPB is
automatically engaged when any of these conditions occur: • The driver's door is open.
• The driver's seatbelt is unfastened.
• The hood is open.
• The tailgate is open.
• 5 minutes have passed after the
vehicle has stopped.
• The system operation is limited due to
other reasons.
WARNING
Stopping the vehicle may not be
possible according to the vehicle and
road conditions. Pay attention to the
road condition ahead and apply the
brake if necessary.

Driving your vehicle
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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.