2022 HYUNDAI KONA EV Owners Manual

Instrument cluster
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Regenerative Brake Warning
Light
(yellow)
This warning light illuminates:
When the regenerative brake does not
operate and the brake does not perform
well. This causes the Brake Warning
light (red) and Regenerative Brake
Warning Light (yellow) to illuminate
simultaneously.
In this case, drive safely and we
recommend that you have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
The operation of the brake pedal may
be more difficult than normal and the
braking distance can increase.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
•
When the START/STOP button is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with
the ABS (The normal braking system
will still be operational without the
assistance of the anti-lock brake
system).
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) System
Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate at the same time while driving:
•
When the ABS and regular brake
system may not work normally.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, the
brake system will not work normally
and you may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during sudden
braking.
In this case, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
We recommend you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Information
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When the ABS Warning Light is on
or both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, the
speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter may
not work. Also, the EPS Warning Light may illuminate and the steering effort may
increase or decrease.
In this case, we recommend you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

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Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
•
When the START/STOP button is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the EPB.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Light may illuminate when
the Electronic Stability control (ESC)
Indicator Light comes on to indicate that
the ESC is not working properly (This does not indicate malfunction of the EPB). AUTO HOLD Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
•
[White] When you activate the auto
hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD button.
• [Green] When you stop the vehicle
completely by depressing the brake
pedal with the auto hold system
activated.
• [Yellow] When there is a malfunction
with the auto hold system.
• In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Auto Hold” in
chapter 6.

Instrument cluster
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Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
•
When the START/STOP button is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the
Electric Power Steering System.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Charging System Warning
Light (for 12-volt battery)
This warning light illuminates:
• When the 12-volt battery level is low
or a failure occurs on the charging
system such as LDC.
• If the warning light turns on while
driving, move the vehicle to a safe
location, turn off and turn on the
vehicle again, and check if the
warning light turns off. If the warning
light remains on, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• Even if the warning light turns off, we
recommend that you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
If you drive the vehicle while the
warning light is on, vehicle speed may
be limited and the 12-volt battery may
be discharged.

à LDC : Low voltage DC-DC Converter. Master Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates:
•
When there is a malfunction in the
below systems.
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction (if equipped)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar blocked (if equipped)
- LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped)
- High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go malfunction (if equipped)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go radar blocked (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction
To identify the details of the warning,
look at the LCD display.

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Low Tire Pressure Warning
Light
This warning light illuminates:
•
When the START/STOP button is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When one or more of your tires are
significantly underinflated (The
location of the underinflated tires are
displayed on the LCD display).
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in chapter 8.
This warning light remains on after
blinking for approximately 60 seconds
or repeatedly blinks on and off at
approximately 3 second intervals:
• When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” in chapter 8.
WARNING
Safe Stopping • The TPMS cannot alert you to severe
and sudden tire damage caused by
external factors.
• If you notice any vehicle instability,
immediately take your foot off the
accelerator pedal, apply the brakes
gradually with light force, and slowly
move to a safe position off the road. Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
•
When the START/STOP button is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the
ESC system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
• While the ESC is operating.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 6.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the START/STOP button is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When you deactivate the ESC system
by pressing the ESC OFF button.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” in chapter 6.

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Immobilizer Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:
•
When the vehicle detects the smart
key in the vehicle with the START/
STOP button in the ACC or ON position.
- At this time, you can start the vehicle.
- The indicator light goes off after starting the vehicle.
This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:
• When the smart key is not in the
vehicle.
- At this time, you cannot start the vehicle.
This indicator light illuminates for 2 seconds and goes off:
• If the smart key is in the vehicle and
the START/STOP button is ON, but the
vehicle cannot detect the smart key.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
• When the battery voltage of the smart
key is low.
- At this time, you cannot start the vehicle. However, you can start the
vehicle if you press the START/STOP
button with the smart key. (For
more details, refer to “Starting the
vehicle” in chapter 6).
• When there is a malfunction with the
immobilizer system.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Turn Signal Indicator Light
This indicator light blinks:
•
When you operate the turn signals.
If any of the following occur, there may be a malfunction with the turn signal
system. - The turn signal indicator light illuminates but does not blink
- The turn signal indicator light blinks rapidly
- The turn signal indicator light does not illuminate at all
If any of these conditions occur, we
recommend that you have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Low Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the headlamps are on.
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the headlamps are on and in the high beam position.
• When the turn signal lever is pulled
into the Flash-to-Pass position.

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High Beam Assist (HBA)
indicator light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
• When the high-beam is on with the
light switch in the AUTO light position.
• If your vehicle detects oncoming or
preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist
will switch the high beam to low beam
automatically.
For more details, refer to “High Beam
Assist (HBA)” in this chapter 5.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• When the tail lights or headlamps are on.
LED Headlamp Warning
Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:
• When the START/STOP button is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
This warning light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with a LED
headlamp related part.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
Continuous driving with the LED
Headlamp Warning Light on or blinking
can reduce LED headlamp life. Cruise Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
•
When the cruise control system is enabled.
For more details, refer to “Cruise
Control (CC)” in chapter 7.
SPORT Mode Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
• When you select “SPORT” mode as
drive mode.
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode
Integrated Control System” in chapter 6.
ECO Mode Indicator Light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When you select “ECO” mode as drive mode.
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode
Integrated Control System” in chapter 6.
ECO+ Mode Indicator (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• When you select "ECO+" mode as
drive mode.
For more details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System" in chapter 6.

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Forward Safety warning
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
•
When the START/STOP button is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with FCA.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more information, refer to “Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” in
chapter 7.
Lane Safety indicator light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
• [Green] When the function operating
conditions are satisfied.
• [White] The function operating
conditions are not satisfied.
• [Yellow] When there is a malfunction
with lane keeping assist.
In this case, we recommend that you
have your vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Lane Keeping
Assist (LKA)” in chapter 7. Icy Road Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light is to warn the driver
the road may be icy.
When the temperature on the outside
temperature gauge is approximately
below 4°C (40°F), the Icy Road Warning
Light and Outside Temperature Gauge
blinks and then illuminates. Also, the
warning chime sounds 1 time.
Information
If the icy road warning light appears while
driving, you should drive more attentively
and safely, refraining from over-speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden braking or sharp turning, etc.

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lcD DIsplay messages
Shift to P
This warning message is displayed if you
try to turn off the vehicle when the gear
is not in the P (Park) position.
At this time, the START/STOP button
changes to the ACC position (If you press
the START/STOP button once more, it will
turn to the ON position).
Low key battery
This warning message is displayed if the
battery of the smart key is discharged
while changing the START/STOP button
to the OFF position.
Press START/STOP button while turning wheel
This warning message is displayed if the
steering wheel does not unlock normally
when the START/STOP button is pressed.
You should press the START/STOP button
while turning the steering wheel right
and left.
Check steering wheel lock system
This warning message is displayed if the
steering wheel does not lock normally
while the START/STOP button changes to the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start vehicle
This warning message is displayed if the
START/STOP button changes to the ACC
position twice by pressing the button
repeatedly without depressing the brake pedal.
You can start the vehicle by depressing
the brake pedal.Key not in vehicle
This warning message is displayed if the
smart key is not in the vehicle when you
press the START/STOP button.
When attempting to start the vehicle,
always have the smart key with you.
Key not detected
This warning message is displayed if the
smart key is not detected when you press
the START/STOP button.
Press START/STOP button again
This message is displayed if you were
unable to start the vehicle when the
START/STOP button was pressed.
If this occurs, attempt to start the vehicle
by pressing the START/STOP button again.
If the warning message appears each
time you press the START/STOP button,
we recommend you to have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Hyundai
dealer.
Press START/STOP button with key
This warning message is displayed if you
press the START/STOP button while the
warning message "Key not detected" is
displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator
light blinks.