2022 HYUNDAI KONA RELEASE

Convenient features
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Sunvisor
OOS047062
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor to block the sun
from the side window, pull it downward,
release it from the bracket (1) and swing
it to the side (2) towards the window.
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
sunvisor and slide the mirror cover (3).
Adjust the sunvisor forward or backward
(4) as needed (if equipped).
NOTICE
Close the vanity mirror cover securely
and return the sunvisor to its original
position after use.
WARNING
For your safety, do not block your view
when using the sunvisor.
NOTICE
Do not put several tickets in the ticket
holder at one time. This could cause
damage to the ticket holder.
Power outlet
OOS050012K
The power outlet is designed to provide
power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle
electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 180 watts with the engine
running.
WARNING
Avoid electrical shocks. Do not place
your fingers or foreign objects (pin, etc.)
into a power outlet or touch the power
outlet with a wet hand.

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Steering wheel remote controls
OOS050023K
The steering wheel audio control
switches are installed for your
convenience.
NOTICE
Do not operate multiple audio remote
control buttons simultaneously.
VOLUME ( + / - ) (1)
Move the VOLUME toggle switch up
to increase volume.
Move the VOLUME toggle switch
down to decrease volume.
SEEK/PRESET (/ ) (2)
If the SEEK/PRESET toggle switch is
moved up or down and held for 0.8
seconds or more, it will function in the
following modes.
It will function as the AUTO SEEK select
switch. It will SEEK until you release the
switch.
It will function as the FF/REW switch.
If the SEEK/PRESET toggle switch is
moved up or down, it will function in the
following modes.
It will function as the PRESET STATION
UP/DOWN switch.
It will function as the TRACK UP/ DOWN
switch.
MODE () (3)
Press the MODE button to select Radio,
Disc, or AUX.
MUTE () (4)
Press the button to mute the sound.
Press the button again to activate the
sound.
Information

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.

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Starting the engine
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flip-flops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake,
accelerator and clutch pedals.
Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed. The
vehicle can move which can lead to
an accident.
Wait until the engine rpm is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if
the brake pedal is released when the
rpm is high.
1. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
2. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park).
3. Depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the START
position. Hold the key (maximum of
10 seconds) until the engine starts and
release it.
Information
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
Do not hold the ignition key in the
START position for more than 10
seconds. Wait 5 to 10 seconds before
trying again.
Do not turn the ignition switch to
the START position with the engine
running. It may damage the starter.
If traffic and road conditions permit,
you may put the shift lever in the N
(Neutral) position while the vehicle
is still moving and turn the ignition
switch to the START position in an
attempt to restart the engine.
Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the engine.

Driving your vehicle
6-8
OOS057001
Whenever the front door is opened, the
Engine Start/Stop button will illuminate
and will go off 30 seconds after the door
is closed.
WARNING
To turn the vehicle off in an emergency:
Press and hold the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than two seconds OR
Rapidly press and release the Engine
Start/Stop button three times (within
three seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you can
restart the vehicle without depressing
the brake pedal by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop button with the gear in the N
(Neutral) position.
WARNING
NEVER press the Engine Start/Stop
button while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. This will
result in the vehicle turning off and
loss of power assist for the steering
and brake systems. This may lead
to loss of directional control and
braking function, which could cause
an accident.
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the gear is in the
P (Park) position, set the parking
brake, press the Engine Start/Stop
button to the OFF position, and take
the Smart Key with you. Unexpected
vehicle movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.
NEVER reach through the steering
wheel for the Engine Start/Stop
button or any other control while the
vehicle is in motion. The presence
of your hand or arm in this area
may cause a loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.

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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
6-10
Starting the engine
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flipflops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake and
accelerator pedals.
Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle can move which can lead
to an accident.
Wait until the engine rpm is normal.
The vehicle may suddenly move if
the brake pedal is released when the
rpm is high.
Information
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the shift lever is in P(Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
Information

Driving your vehicle
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The indicator in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death:
ALWAYS check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before shifting a
vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position, then set
the parking brake, and place the
ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF
position. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if these
precautions are not followed.
Do not use engine braking (shifting
from a high gear to lower gear)
rapidly on slippery roads. The vehicle
may slip causing an accident.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park).
To shift from P (Park), you must depress
firmly on the brake pedal and make sure
your foot is off the accelerator pedal.
If you have done all of the above and
still cannot shift the lever out of P
(Park), see "Shift-Lock Release" in this
chapter.
The shift lever must be in P (Park) before
turning the engine off.
WARNING
Shifting into P (Park) while the
vehicle is in motion may cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
After the vehicle has stopped, always
make sure the shift lever is in P
(Park), apply the parking brake, and
turn the engine off.
When parking on an incline, shift
the gear to P (Park) and apply the
parking brake to prevent the vehicle
from rolling downhill.
Do not use the P (Park) position in
place of the parking brake.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
backward.
NOTICE
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into or out of R (Reverse); you
may damage the transmission if you
shift into R (Reverse) while the vehicle is
in motion.