2022 HYUNDAI KONA EV Owners Manual

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Hood
Opening the hood
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1. Park the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
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3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary
latch up (1) inside of the hood center and lift the hood (2).
4. Pull out the support rod.
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5. Hold the hood open with the support rod (3).
WARNING
• Grasp the support rod in the area
wrapped in rubber. The rubber will
help prevent you from being burned
by hot metal.
• The support rod must be inserted
completely into the hole provided
whenever you inspect the motor
compartment. This will prevent
the hood from falling and possibly
injuring you.
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Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:
• All filler caps in motor room must be
correctly installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other
combustible material must
be removed from the motor
compartment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood halfway (lifted approximately 30 cm from the closed
position) and push down to securely
lock in place. Then double check to be
sure the hood is secure.
If the hood can be raised slightly, it is
not securely locked. Open it again and
close it with more force.
WARNING
• Before closing the hood, ensure
all obstructions are removed from
around the hood opening.
• Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. Check there is no
hood open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
If the hood is not latched while the
vehicle is moving, the chime will
sound to warn the driver the hood
is not fully latched. Driving with the
hood opened may cause a total loss
of visibility, which might result in an
accident.
• Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, as vision
is obstructed, which might result in
an accident, and the hood could fall or be damaged.

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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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Charging door
Opening the charging door
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1. Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake.
2. Turn OFF all switches, shift to P (Park), and turn OFF the vehicle.
3. Push the charging door where the icon is located to open. The charging
door opens only when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Information
If you cannot open the charging door due
to freezing weather, tap lightly or remove
any ice near the charging door. Do not try
to forcibly open the charging door. Closing the charging door
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1. After recharging, install the charging
inlet cover.
2. Close the charging door until it is latched securely.
For more details, refer to the Electric
Vehicle Guide provided in the front of
the owner’s manual.

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The Head-Up Display is an optional
feature that allows the driver to view
information projected onto a transparent
screen while still keeping your eyes
safely on the road ahead while driving.
Precautions while using the
head up display
It may be difficult to read information
on the head up display in the following
situations. - The driver is improperly positioned in the driver’s seat.
- The driver wears polarised sunglasses.
- An object is located above the head up display cover.
- The vehicle is driven on a wet road.
- Any improper lighting accessory is installed inside the vehicle, or there
is incoming light from outside of the
vehicle.
- The driver wears glasses.
- The driver wears contact lenses.
When it is difficult to read the head up
display information, adjust the image
height of HUD or the head up display
brightness level in the User Settings
Mode. For more information, refer to
“LCD Display” in chapter 4.
WARNING
• Do not attach any stickers or
accessories on the HUD or crash pad.
• Do not attempt to adjust or try to
move the combiner screen or the
mechanical door on the top of the
dash manually by hand.
• The image may be invisible due to
finger prints. Also, excessive force
applied during operation may damage
the display.
• Do not place any objects near the
HUD. Interference with such objects
during activation may influence the
operation or damage the display.
• Do not put any drinks near the HUD.
If liquid flows in the HUD, the display
may be damaged.
• Do not place any objects on the HUD.
Also, attaching something (sticker,
etc.) on the combiner may affect the
visibility of the image.
• Do not let strong light shine on
the combiner. It may damage the
combiner and internal components.
• Do not place any objects on, inside or
near the display whether the HUD is
opened or closed. Also, do not attach
any objects to the system components
or insert anything inside the system.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the HUD. Do
not use organic solvent, detergent or
polishing cloth.
• For your safety, make sure to stop the
vehicle before adjusting the settings.
CAUTION
• When you open or close the HUD,
noise may occur from the motor and
gears.
• When you adjust the image height of
the HUD, noise may occur from the
motor and gears.

à HUD stands for Head Up Display.
head up display (hud) (if equipped)

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Head Up Display ON/OFF
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Use the head-up display ON/OFF button
to activate or deactivate the head-up
display when the START/STOP button is
in the ON position or when the vehicle is
in the ready (
) mode.
The head-up display will retract
automatically when the vehicle is turned
OFF and the doors are locked with the
Smart Key or when pressing the button on the outside door handle.
Note that if the vehicle is turned OFF and
the doors are not locked, the head-up
display will automatically retract after
approximately five minutes.
Head Up Display Information
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1. Turn By Turn (TBT) navigation information
2. Road signs
3. Speedometer
4. SCC set speed information (if equipped) 5. SCC vehicle distance information
(if equipped)
6. Lane Following Assist information (if equipped)
7. Lane Safety information (if equipped)
8. Blind-Spot Safety information (if equipped)
9. Highway Driving Assist information (if equipped)
10. Highway Auto Speed Change information (if equipped)
Information
If you select the Turn By Turn (TBT) navigation information as HUD contents,
the Turn By Turn (TBT) navigation information will not be displayed on the
LCD Display.
Head Up Display Setting
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On the LCD display, you can change the
head up display settings as follows. • Height
• Rotation
• Brightness
• Content Select
For more details, refer to “LCD Display”
in chapter 4.

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Exterior lights
Lighting control
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To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of the
following positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) AUTO light position
(3) Position lamp position
(4) Headlamp position
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the front
of your vehicle during the day, especially
after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will turn the dedicated lamp OFF when : • The headlamps are ON.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The vehicle is turned off.
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AUTO light position (if equipped)
When the light switch is in the AUTO position, the position lamp and headlamp will be turned ON or OFF
automatically depending on the amount
of light outside the vehicle.
Even with the AUTO light feature
in operation, it is recommended to manually turn ON the lamps when
driving at night or in fog, or when you
enter dark areas, such as tunnels and
parking facilities.
NOTICE
• Do not cover or spill anything on the
sensor (1) located on the instrument panel.
• Do not clean the sensor using
a window cleaner, the cleanser
may leave a light film which could
interfere with sensor operation.
• If your vehicle has window tint or
other types of metallic coating on
the front windshield, the AUTO light
system may not work properly.
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