2022 HYUNDAI KONA battery

05
5-73
Luggage compartment lamp
OOS050009K
The luggage compartment lamp comes
on when the liftgate is opened.
NOTICE
The luggage compartment lamp comes
on as long as the liftgate is open. To
prevent unnecessary battery system
drain, close the liftgate securely after
using the luggage compartment.
Welcome System
Welcome light
When the interior lamp switch is in the
DOOR position and all doors 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 remote key or smart
key.
When the button of the outside door
handle is pressed.
At this time, if you press the door lock
or unlock button on the remote key or
smart key the room lamp will turn off
immediately.

05
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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.

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5-109
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the power
outlets:
Use the power outlet only when the
engine is running and remove the
accessory plug after use. Using the
accessory plug for prolonged periods
of time with the engine off could
cause the battery to discharge.
Only use 12 volts electric accessories
which are less than 180 watts in
electric capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater
to the lowest operating level when
using the power outlet.
Close the cover when not in use.
Some electronic devices can
cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio static and
malfunctions in other electronic
systems or devices used in your
vehicle.
Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat and the fuse may open.
Plug in battery equipped electrical/
electronic devices with reverse
current protection. The current
from the battery may flow into the
vehicle’s electrical/electronic system
and cause system malfunction.
USB charger
OOS050014K
The USB charger is designed to recharge
batteries of small size electrical devices
using a USB cable.
The electrical devices can be recharged
when the Engine Start/Stop button is in
the ACC or ON (or START) position.
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the USB
port after use.
A smart phone or a tablet PC may
get warmer during the re-charging
process. It does not indicate any
malfunction with the charging system.
A smart phone or a tablet PC, which
adopts a different re-charging
method, may not be properly re-
charged. In this case, use an exclusive
charger of your device.
The charging terminal is only to
recharge a device. Do not use the
charging terminal either to turn ON
an audio or to play media In the
infotainment system.

6
Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system ....................................................................... 6-54
Activating the ISG ...................................................................................................... 6-54
Deactivating the ISG ................................................................................................. 6-54
Condition of ISG system operation .......................................................................... 6-56
ISG Indication ............................................................................................................. 6-57
ISG malfunction ......................................................................................................... 6-58
The battery sensor deactivation ............................................................................... 6-59
Drive mode integrated control system ..........................................................6-60
Special driving conditions .............................................................................. 6-63
Hazardous driving conditions .................................................................................. 6-63
Rocking the vehicle ................................................................................................... 6-63
Smooth cornering ..................................................................................................... 6-64
Driving at night .......................................................................................................... 6-64
Driving in the rain ...................................................................................................... 6-64
Driving in flooded areas ............................................................................................ 6-65
Highway driving ........................................................................................................ 6-65
Reducing the risk of a rollover .................................................................................. 6-65
Winter driving ..................................................................................................6-66
Snow or icy conditions .............................................................................................. 6-66
Winter precautions .................................................................................................... 6-68
Vehicle load limit............................................................................................. 6-70
The Loading Information Label ..................................................................................6-71
Trailer Towing .................................................................................................. 6-75

Driving your vehicle
6-6
Key ignition switch positions
Switch
PositionAction Notes
LOCK
To turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position, push the key in at the ACC
position and turn the key towards the
LOCK position.
The ignition key can be removed in
the LOCK position.
ACC
Some electrical accessories are
usable. The steering wheel unlocks.
If difficulty is experienced turning the
ignition switch to the ACC position,
turn the key while turning the steering
wheel right and left to release.
ON
This is the normal key position when
the engine has started. All features
and accessories are usable.
The warning lights can be checked
when you turn the ignition switch
from ACC to ON.
Do not leave the ignition switch in the
ON position when the engine is not
running to prevent the battery from
discharging.
START
To start the engine, turn the ignition
switch to the START position. The
switch returns to the ON position
when you let go of the key.
The engine will crank until you release
the key.

06
6-9
Engine Stop/Start button positions
Button Position Action Notes
OFFTo turn off the engine, press
the Engine Start/Stop button
with the vehicle shifted to P
(Park).
Note if the Engine Start/Stop
button is pressed with the
vehicle shifted to D (Drive)
or R (Reverse), the gear will
automatically shift to P (Park).
If the Engine Start/Stop
button is pressed with the
gear shifted to N (Neutral), the
Engine Start/Stop button will
change to the ACC position.
If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the driver’s
door, the warning chime will sound.
ACCPress the Engine Start/Stop
button when the button is
in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
Some of the electrical
accessories are usable.
The steering wheel unlocks.
If you leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC position for
more than one hour, the battery
power will turn off automatically
to prevent the battery from
discharging.
If the steering wheel doesn’t unlock
properly, the Engine Start/Stop
button will not work. Press the
Engine Start/Stop button while
turning the steering wheel right and
left to release.
ONPress the Engine Start/Stop
button while it is in the ACC
position without depressing
the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be
checked before the engine is
started.
Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON position when the
engine is not running to prevent the
battery from discharging.
STARTTo start the engine, depress
the brake pedal and press the
Engine Start/ Stop button with
the gear shifted to the P (Park)
or the N (Neutral) position.
For your safety, start the
engine with the gear shifted to
the P (Park) position.
If you press the Engine Start/Stop
button without depressing the brake
pedal, the engine does not start
and the Engine Start/Stop button
changes as follows:

Driving your vehicle
6-54
Your vehicle may be equipped with
the ISG system, which reduces fuel
consumption by stopping and restarting
the engine automatically.
The engine starts automatically as soon
as the starting conditions are met.
NOTICE
When the engine automatically starts
by the ISG system, some warning lights
(ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, EPS or Parking
brake warning light) may turn on for a
few seconds. This happens because of
low battery voltage. It does not mean
the system is malfunctioning.
Activating the ISG
The ISG system turns on whenever you
switch the ignition on.
Deactivating the ISG
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If you want to deactivate the ISG system,
press the ISG OFF button.
The light on the ISG OFF button will
illuminate.
If you press the ISG OFF button again,
the system will be activated and the light
on the ISG OFF button will turn off.

Driving your vehicle
6-56
Condition of ISG system
operation
The driver’s seatbelt is fastened
The driver’s door and hood are closed
The brake vacuum pressure is
adequate
The battery sensor is activated and
the battery is sufficiently charged
Outside temperature is not too low or
too high
The vehicle is driven over a constant
speed and stops
The climate control system satisfies
the conditions
The vehicle is sufficiently warmed up
The vehicle is not on a steep road
grade
The steering wheel is not at a sharp
angle
The vehicle is not at a high elevation
The front windshield defroster is off
You have not selected Manual shift
mode
When sufficient time has elapsed after
shifting to R (Reverse) was released
The brake vacuum pressure is low.
You have exceeded the maximum
engine off time
The air conditioning is ON with the fan
speed set to the highest position.
Fogging of the windows could occur
and the air conditioning is on.
The battery is not within optimal
operating conditions.
The cooling and heating performance
of the climate control system is
unsatisfactory.
When you press the ISG OFF button
with the engine automatically stopped
Your vehicle is moving after standstill.
You press the accelerator and the
brake pedal at the same time.
The driver safety belt becomes
unfastened or the driver door is ajar
conditions.
The green AUTO STOP indicator ()
on the instrument cluster will blink for 5
seconds.
NOTICE
If the ISG system does not meet that
operation condition, the ISG system is
deactivated.