2022 HYUNDAI KONA Windshield

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Exterior lights
Lighting control
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of the
following positions:
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1. OFF position
2. AUTO headlamp position
3. Position lamp position
4. Headlamp position
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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The position lamp and headlamp will
be turned ON or OFF automatically
depending on the amount of daylight as
measured by the ambient light sensor (1)
at the upper end of the windshield glass.
Even with the AUTO headlamp feature
in operation, it is recommended to
manually turn ON the headlamps when
driving at night or in a fog, driving in the
rain, or when you enter dark areas, such
as tunnels and parking facilities.
NOTICE
Do not cover or spill anything on the
sensor (1) located at the upper end of
the windshield glass.
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
headlamp system may not work
properly.
LIGHTING

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When it is affected by an external
condition
When there is a similar shaped lamp
with the vehicle front vehicle’s
lamps.
When the headlamp is not repaired
or replaced at an authorized dealer.
When headlamp aiming is not
properly adjusted.
When driving on a narrow winding
road or rough road.
When driving downhill or uphill.
When only part of the vehicle in
front is visible on a crossroad or on a
corner.
When there is a traffic light,
reflecting sign, flashing sign or
mirror.
When the road conditions are bad
such as being wet or covered with
snow.
When a vehicle suddenly appears
from around a corner.
When the vehicle is tilted from a flat
tire or being towed.
When the front visibility is poor
When the light from the on-coming
or vehicle in front is not detected
because of exhaust fume, smoke,
fog, snow, Heavy rain, dust, etc.
When the front window is covered
with foreign matter.
WARNING
Do not disassemble a front view
camera temporarily for tinted
window or attaching any types
of coatings and accessories. If
you disassemble the camera and
assemble it again, take your vehicle
to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
and have the function checked to
need a calibration.
When you replace or reinstall the
windshield glass, front view camera,
we recommend that you take your
vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the function
checked.
Be careful that water doesn’t get into
High Beam Assist unit and do not
remove or damage related parts of
High Beam Assist.
Do not place objects on the crash
pad that reflect light such as mirrors,
white paper, etc. The function may
malfunction if sunlight is reflected.
At times, High Beam Assist may
not work properly. The function is
for your convenience only. It is the
responsibility of the driver for safe
driving practices and always check
the road conditions for your safety.
When the function does not operate
normally, change the lamp position
manually between the high beam
and low beam.

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Front windshield wiper/washer
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Rear windshield wiper/washer
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A. Wiper speed control (front)
MIST – Single wipe
OFF – Off
INT – Intermittent wipe
AUTO* – Auto control wipe
LO– Low wiper speed
HI – High wiper speed
B. Intermittent control wipe time
adjustment
C. Wash with brief wipes (front)
(pull lever towards you)
D. Rear wiper control*
HI – High wiper speed
LO– Low wiper speed
OFF – Off
E. Wash with brief wipes (rear)
(pull lever towards you)
* : if equipped
Windshield wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition
switch is turned ON.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle,
move the lever upward and
release it. The wipers will
operate continuously if the
lever is held in this position.
OFF : Wipers are not in operation.
INT Wiper operates intermittently
at the same wiping intervals.
To vary the speed setting,
move the speed control lever.
The top most setting will run
the wipers most frequently
(for more rain). The bottom
setting will run the wipers the
least frequently (for less rain).
AUTO The rain sensor located on the
upper end of the windshield
glass senses the amount
of rainfall and controls the
wiping cycle for the proper
interval. The more it rains,
the faster the wiper operates.
When the rain stops, the
wiper stops.To vary the
speed setting, turn the speed
control knob (B).
LO : The wiper runs at a lower speed.
HI : The wiper runs at a higher speed.
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AUTO (Automatic) control
(if equipped)
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The rain sensor located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses
the amount of rainfall and controls the
wiping cycle for the proper interval.
The wiper operation time will be
automatically controlled depends on
rainfall.
When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the sensitivity setting, turn the
sensitivity control knob.
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the Engine Start/Stop button is in
the ON position, the wiper will operate
once to perform a self-check of the
system. Set the wiper to the OFF (O)
position when the wiper is not in use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury from the
windshield wipers, when the engine
is running and the windshield wiper
switch is placed in the AUTO mode:
Do not touch the upper end of the
windshield glass facing the rain
sensor.
Do not wipe the upper end of the
windshield glass with a damp or wet
cloth.
Do not put pressure on the
windshield glass.
NOTICE
When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the OFF (O) position
to stop the auto wiper operation. The
wiper may operate and be damaged
if the switch is set in the AUTO mode
while washing the vehicle.
Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
passenger side windshield glass.
Damage to system components
could occur and may not be covered
by your vehicle warranty.
Because of using a photo sensor,
temporary malfunction could occur
according to sudden ambient light
change made by stone and dust
while driving.
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Front windshield washers
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In the OFF position, pull the lever gently
toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windshield and to run the wipers 1-3
cycles. The spray and wiper operation
will continue until you release the lever. If
the washer does not work, you may need
to add washer fluid to the washer fluid
reservoir.
WARNING
When the outside temperature is below
freezing, ALWAYS warm the windshield
using the defroster to help prevent
the washer fluid from freezing on the
windshield and obscuring your vision
which could result in an accident and
serious injury or death.
NOTICE
To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
To prevent possible damage to the
wipers or windshield, do not operate
the wipers when the windshield is
dry.
To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do
not attempt to move the wipers
manually.
To prevent possible damage to the
wipers and washer system, use anti-
freezing washer fluids in the winter
season or cold weather.

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1. Fan speed control knob
2. Temperature control knob
3. Mode selection knob
4. Front windshield defroster position
5. A/C (Air conditioning) button
6. Air intake control (recirculation)
button
7. Rear window defroster button

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The mode selection knob controls the
direction of the air flow through the
ventilation system. Air can be directed
to the floor, dashboard outlets, or
windshield. Five symbols are used to
represent Face, Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-
Defrost and Defrost air position.
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face. Additionally, each outlet
can be controlled to direct the air
discharged from the outlet.
Air flow is directed towards the face and
the floor.
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windshield and side
window defrosters.
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window
defrosters.
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.
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The MAX A/C mode is used to cool the
inside of the vehicle faster. Air flow is
directed toward the upper body and
face.
In this mode, the A/C button and the
Recirculation mode button cannot be
selected. Turn the fan speed mode to
adjust.
After the interior cabin has cooled
sufficiently, move the temperature knob
away from the MAX A/C setting and
adjust the knob to the desired position.
If you wish to continue using A/C
ON, make sure the A/C button LED is
illuminated.

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WARNING
Continued use of the climate control
system operation in Recirculation
mode for a prolonged period of
time may cause drowsiness to the
occupants in the cabin. This may lead
to loss of vehicle control which may
lead to an accident.
Continued use of the climate control
system operation in Recirculation
mode with the A/C OFF may allow
humidity to increase inside the
cabin. This may cause condensation
to accumulate on the windshield and
obscure visibility.
Do not sleep in your vehicle or
remain parked in your vehicle with
the windows up and either the
heater or the air conditioning ON for
prolonged periods of time. Doing so
may increase the levels of carbon
dioxide in the cabin which may lead
to serious injury or death.
Fan speed control (1)
Turn the knob to the right to increase
the fan speed and airflow. Turn the knob
to the left to decrease fan speed and
airflow.
Setting the fan speed control knob to the
“0” position turns off the fan.
NOTICE
Operating the fan speed when the
ignition switch is in the ON position
could cause the battery to discharge.
Operate the fan speed when the engine
is running.
Air conditioning A/C (5)
Push the A/C button to turn the system
on (indicator light will illuminate) and off.
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired,
turn the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.
If the windshield fogs up, set the mode
to the or position.
To help keep dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system, temporarily set the
air intake control to the recirculated
air position. Be sure to return the
control to the fresh air position when
the irritation has passed to keep fresh
air in the vehicle. This will help keep
the driver alert and comfortable.
To prevent interior fog on the
windshield, set the air intake control
to the fresh air position and fan speed
to the desired position, turn on the air
conditioning system, and adjust the
temperature control to the desired
temperature.