2022 HYUNDAI KONA ESP

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Emergency liftgate safety release
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Your vehicle is equipped with an
emergency liftgate safety release lever
located on the bottom of the liftgate
inside the vehicle.
To unlock and open the liftgate manually
from inside the luggage compartment,
perform the following steps:
1. Insert the mechanical key from the
key fob or a small screwdriver into the
slot at the bottom of the liftgate inside
the luggage compartment.
2. Slide the key or screwdriver to the
right to engage the safety release
lever.
3. Push the liftgate outward and upward.
WARNING
For emergencies, be fully aware
of the location of the emergency
liftgate safety release lever in the
vehicle and how to open the liftgate
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.
Fuel filler door
Opening the fuel filler door
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The fuel filler door is opened from inside
the vehicle using the fuel filler door
release lever.
1. Turn the engine off. Locate the fuel
filler door release lever on the floor on
the left side of the driver seat.
2. Pull up on the release lever.
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3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outward to
access the fuel tank cap.
4. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn
it counterclockwise. You may hear a
hissing noise as the pressure inside
the tank equalizes.
5. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.

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Information
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it
clockwise until it “clicks” one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is
latched securely.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. Failure to follow these
guidelines may result in SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
Read and follow all warnings posted
at the gas station.
Before refueling, note the location
of the Emergency Fuel Shut-Off, if
available, at the gas station.
Before touching the fuel nozzle, you
should eliminate the potential build-
up of static electricity by touching
a metal part of the vehicle, a safe
distance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas source,
with your bare hand.
Do not use cellular phones while
refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cellular
phones can potentially ignite fuel
vapors and cause a fire.
Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refueling.
You can generate a buildup of
static electricity by touching,
rubbing or sliding against any item
or fabric capable of producing
static electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. If you must re-enter
the vehicle, you should once again
eliminate potentially dangerous
static electricity discharge by
touching a metal part of the vehicle,
away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle
or other fuel source, with your bare
hand.
When using an approved portable
fuel container, be sure to place the
container on the ground prior to
refueling. Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, contact
between your bare hand and the
vehicle should be maintained until
the filling is complete.
Use only approved portable plastic
fuel containers designed to carry and
store fuel.
When refueling, always shift the
gear to the P (Park) position, set
the parking brake, and press the
Engine Start/Stop button to the
OFF position. Sparks produced by
electrical components related to the
engine can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire.
Do not use matches or a lighter and
do not smoke or leave a lit cigarette
in your vehicle while at a gas station,
especially during refueling.

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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.
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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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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING
Windshield heating
Do not use the position during
cooling operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference between the
temperature of the outside air and that
of the windshield could cause the outer
surface of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility could cause
an accident resulting in serious injury
or death. In this case, set the mode
selection button to the position
and fan speed control knob to a lower
speed.
For maximum defrost performance,
set the temperature control to the
highest temperature setting and
the fan speed control to the highest
setting.
If warm air to the floor is desired while
defrosting or defogging, set the mode
to the floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windshield, rear window,
side view mirrors, and all side
windows.
Clear all snow and ice from the
hood and air inlet in the cowl grill
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging up the inside of
the windshield.
NOTICE
If the engine temperature is still cold
after starting, then a brief engine warm
up period may be required for the
vented air flow to become warm or hot.
Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
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1. Select any fan speed except “0”
position.
2. Select the desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button ().
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected
automatically. Additionally, the
air conditioning (if equipped) will
automatically operate if the mode is
selected to the position.
If the air conditioning and outside
(fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the corresponding
button manually.

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To defrost outside windshield
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1. Set the fan speed to the highest
(extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme
hot position.
3. Press the defroster button ().
4. The outside (fresh) air and air
conditioning (if equipped) will be
selected automatically.
Automatic climate control
system
To defog inside windshield
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1. Select the desired fan speed.
2. Select the desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button ().
4. The air-conditioning will turn on
according to the detected ambient
temperature, outside (fresh) air
position and higher fan speed will be
selected automatically.
If the air-conditioning, outside (fresh)
air position and higher fan speed are
not selected automatically, adjust the
corresponding button or knob manually.
If the position is selected, lower fan
speed is controlled to higher fan speed.

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EXTERIOR FEATURES
Roof side rails (if equipped)
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If your vehicle comes with roof side rails,
then roof side rails crossbars can be
installed on top of your vehicle.
The roof side rails crossbars are an
accessory and are available at your
HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, be sure not to position cargo
onto the roof side rails in such a way
that it could interfere with sunroof
operation.
NOTICE
When carrying cargo on the roof side
rails, take the necessary precautions
to make sure the cargo does not
damage the roof of the vehicle.
When carrying large objects on the
roof side rails, make sure they do
not exceed the overall roof length or
width.
WARNING
The following specification is the
maximum weight that can be loaded
onto the roof side rails. Distribute the
load as evenly as possible onto the
roof side rails and secure the load
firmly.
Loading cargo or luggage in excess
of the specified weight limit on the
roof side rails may damage your
vehicle.
ROOF SIDE
RAILS
176 lbs. (80 kg)
EVENLY DISTRIBUTED
The vehicle center of gravity will be
higher when items are loaded onto
the roof side rails. Avoid sudden
starts, braking, sharp turns, abrupt
maneuvers or high speeds that may
result in loss of vehicle control or
rollover resulting in an accident.
Always drive slowly and turn corners
carefully when carrying items on the
roof side rails. Severe wind updrafts,
caused by passing vehicles or natural
causes, can cause sudden upward
pressure on items loaded on the
roof side rails. This is especially true
when carrying large, flat items such
as wood panels or mattresses. This
could cause the items to fall off the
roof side rails and cause damage to
your vehicle or others around you.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo
while driving, check frequently
before or while driving to make sure
the items on the roof side rails are
securely fastened.

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Using a cellular phone or a twoway
radio
When a cellular phone is used inside
the vehicle, noise may be produced
from the audio system. This does not
mean that something is wrong with the
audio equipment. In such a case, use
the cellular phone at a place as far as
possible from the audio equipment.
NOTICE
When using a communication system
such as a cellular phone or a radio set
inside the vehicle, a separate external
antenna must be fitted. When a cellular
phone or a radio set is used with an
internal antenna alone, it may interfere
with the vehicle’s electrical system and
adversely affect safe operation of the
vehicle.
WARNING
Do not use a cellular phone while
driving. Stop at a safe location to use a
cellular phone.
iPod®
iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple
Inc.
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by HYUNDAI is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
A Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
enabled cell phone is required to use
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.