2022 HYUNDAI KONA coolant level

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Instrument cluster ............................................................................................ 4-4
Instrument cluster control ...........................................................................................4-5
Instrument panel illumination ...................................................................................4-5
Gauges and meters ......................................................................................................4-5
Speedometer .............................................................................................................4-5
Tachometer ................................................................................................................4-5
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......................................................................... 4-6
Fuel gauge ................................................................................................................. 4-6
Outside temperature gauge ...................................................................................... 4-7
Odometer .................................................................................................................. 4-8
Distance to empty .................................................................................................... 4-8
Transmission shift indicator ........................................................................................ 4-9
Intelligent variable transmission .............................................................................. 4-9
Dual clutch transmission shift indicator ................................................................. 4-9
Warning and indicator lights ..................................................................................... 4-10
Seat belt warning light ............................................................................................ 4-10
Air bag warning light ............................................................................................... 4-10
Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light .............................................................. 4-10
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light ........................................................... 4-11
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light .......................... 4-11
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light .......................................................... 4-12
Charging system warning light ............................................................................... 4-12
Engine oil pressure warning light ........................................................................... 4-13
Low fuel level warning light .................................................................................... 4-14
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) .......................................................................... 4-14
Exhaust system (GPF) warning light (for gasoline engine) ................................... 4-14
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light ........................................................ 4-15
AUTO HOLD indicator light ..................................................................................... 4-15
Low tire pressure warning light .............................................................................. 4-15
Forward Safety warning light .................................................................................. 4-16
Lane Safety indicator light ...................................................................................... 4-16
4 Wheel Drive (4WD) warning light ........................................................................ 4-16
4 Wheel Drive (4WD) LOCK Indicator Light ............................................................4-17
LED headlight warning light .....................................................................................4-17
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light ................................................... 4-18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light ........................................... 4-18
Immobilizer Indicator Light (without smart key) .................................................. 4-18
Immobilizer Indicator Light (with smart key) ........................................................ 4-19
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light ....................................................... 4-19
AUTO STOP indicator light .....................................................................................4-20
4. Instrument cluster

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6-65
Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel hub.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because
brake performance may be reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Highway driving
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.
Under-inflation may overheat or damage
the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires,
which may reduce traction or fail the
braking operation.
Information
Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil
Driving at higher speeds on the highway
consumes more fuel and is less efficient
than driving at a slower, more moderate
speed. Maintain a moderate speed in
order to conserve fuel when driving on
the highway.
Be sure to check both the engine coolant
level and the engine oil before driving.
Drive belt
A loose or damaged drive belt may
overheat the engine.
Reducing the risk of a rollover
Your multi-purpose passenger vehicle is
defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
SUV’s have higher ground clearance
and a narrower track to make them
capable of performing in a wide variety
of off-road applications. The specific
design characteristics give them a higher
center of gravity than ordinary vehicles
making them more likely to roll over if
you make abrupt turns. Utility vehicles
have a significantly higher rollover rate
than other types of vehicles. Due to this
risk, driver and passengers are strongly
recommended to buckle their seat belts.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt.
There are steps that a driver can make
to reduce the risk of a rollover. If at all
possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt
maneuvers, do not load your vehicle
with heavy cargo on the roof, and never
modify your vehicle in any way.
WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types of
vehicles. To prevent rollovers or loss of
control:
Take corners at slower speeds than
you would with a passenger vehicle.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers.
Do not modify your vehicle in any
way that you would raise the center
of gravity.
Keep tires properly inflated.
Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.
WARNING
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt. Make sure
all passengers are wearing their seat
belts.

Driving your vehicle
6-68
When installing tire chains, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and mount
them as tightly possible. Drive slowly
(less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with
chains installed. If you hear the chains
contacting the body or chassis, stop and
tighten them. If they still make contact,
slow down until the noise stops. Remove
the tire chains as soon as you begin
driving on cleared roads.
When mounting snow chains, park the
vehicle on level ground away from traffic.
Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning
Flasher and place a triangular emergency
warning device behind the vehicle (if
available). Always place the vehicle in P
(Park), apply the parking brake and turn
off the engine before installing snow
chains.
NOTICE
When using tire chains:
Wrong size chains or improperly
installed chains can damage your
vehicle’s brake lines, suspension,
body and wheels.
Use SAE “S” class or wire chains.
If you hear noise caused by chains
contacting the body, retighten the
chain to prevent contact with the
vehicle body.
To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6 miles
(0.5~1.0 km).
Do not use tire chains on vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels. If
unavoidable, use a wire type chain.
Use wire chains less than 0.47 in.
(12mm) thick to prevent damage to
the chain’s connection.
Winter precautions
Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high
quality ethylene glycol coolant in the
cooling system. It is the only type of
coolant that should be used because it
helps prevent corrosion in the cooling
system, lubricates the water pump and
prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or
replenish your coolant in accordance
with the maintenance schedule in
chapter 9. Before winter, have your
coolant tested to assure that its freezing
point is sufficient for the temperatures
anticipated during the winter.
Check battery and cables
Winter temperatures affect battery
performance. Inspect the battery and
cables, as specified in chapter 9. The
battery charging level can be checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or in a
service station.
Change to “winter weight” oil if
necessary
In some regions during winter, it is
recommended to use the “winter
weight” oil with lower viscosity In
addition, replace the engine oil and filter
if it is close to the next maintenance
interval. Fresh engine oil ensures
optimum engine operation during the
winter months. For further information,
refer to chapter 2. When you are not sure
about a type of winter weight oil, consult
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Emergency situations
8-8
6. If you cannot find the cause of the
overheating, wait until the engine
temperature has returned to normal.
Then, if coolant has been lost,
carefully add coolant to the reservoir
to bring the fluid level in the reservoir
up to the halfway mark.
7. Proceed with caution, keeping alert
for further signs of overheating. If
overheating happens again, call
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
assistance.
CAUTION
Serious loss of coolant indicates
a leak in the cooling system and
have the system be checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
When the engine overheats from
low engine coolant, suddenly adding
engine coolant may cause cracks
in the engine. To prevent damage,
add engine coolant slowly in small
quantities. It may require several
refilling cycles to properly fill the
engine cooling system. If necessary,
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
should be consulted to perform this
task.

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9. Maintenance
Engine compartment ........................................................................................ 9-3
Maintenance services ....................................................................................... 9-4
Owner’s responsibility ................................................................................................ 9-4
Owner maintenance precautions............................................................................... 9-4
Owner maintenance ......................................................................................... 9-5
Owner maintenance schedule ................................................................................... 9-6
Scheduled maintenance services .....................................................................9-7
Normal Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................. 9-8
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ......................................................... 9-11
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items .............................................. 9-13
Fuel filter (for gasoline engine) ................................................................................. 9-13
Intelligent variable transmission fluid ...................................................................... 9-14
Parking brake .............................................................................................................. 9-14
Propeller shaft ............................................................................................................ 9-14
Engine oil .......................................................................................................... 9-15
Checking the engine oil level .................................................................................... 9-15
Checking the engine oil and filter ............................................................................. 9-16
Engine coolant .................................................................................................9-18
Checking the coolant level ........................................................................................ 9-18
Changing coolant ...................................................................................................... 9-20
Brake fluid ........................................................................................................ 9-21
Checking the brake fluid level ................................................................................... 9-21
Washer fluid .................................................................................................... 9-22
Checking the washer fluid level ................................................................................ 9-22
Parking brake .................................................................................................. 9-22
Checking the parking brake ...................................................................................... 9-22
Air cleaner ....................................................................................................... 9-23
Filter replacement ..................................................................................................... 9-23
Climate control air filter.................................................................................. 9-24
Filter Inspection..........................................................................................................9-24
Wiper blades ................................................................................................... 9-25
Blade inspection ......................................................................................................... 9-25
Blade replacement ..................................................................................................... 9-25
For best battery service ............................................................................................ 9-30
Battery capacity label ............................................................................................... 9-30
Battery recharging ..................................................................................................... 9-31
Reset items ................................................................................................................. 9-32

Maintenance
9-6
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir or the water-cooled
intercooler coolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
Check for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your coolant
level when the engine is hot. This may
result in coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious burns and
other injuries.
While operating your vehicle:
Note any changes in the sound of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.
Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice if there is any increased
steering effort or looseness in the
steering wheel, or change in its
straight-ahead position.
Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side when
traveling on smooth, level road.
When stopping, listen and check for
unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.
If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transmission occurs,
check the transmission fluid level.
Check the automatic transmission P
(Park) function.
Check the parking brake.
Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:
Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.
Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.
Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare for tires that
are worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged.
Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year: (i.e., every
Spring and Autumn)
Check radiator, heater and air
conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.
Check windshield washer spray and
wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with a clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.
Check headlamp alignment.
Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields
and clamps.
Check the seat belts for wear and
function.
At least once a year:
Clean body and door drain holes.
Lubricate door hinges and hood
hinges.
Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.
Lubricate door rubber weather strips.
Check the air conditioning system.
Inspect and lubricate automatic
transmission linkage and controls.
Clean the battery and terminals.
Check the brake fluid level.

Maintenance
9-14
Cooling system
Check cooling system components, such
as radiator, coolant reservoir, hoses and
connections for leakage and damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Engine coolant
The coolant should be changed at the
intervals specified in the maintenance
schedule.
Intelligent variable transmission
fluid (if equipped)
Intelligent variable transmission fluid
should not be checked under normal
usage conditions.
Have the Intelligent variable transmission
fluid changed by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer according to the maintenance
schedule.
Dual clutch transmission fluid (if
equipped)
Inspect the dual clutch transmission fluid
according to the maintenance schedule.
Brake hoses and lines
Visually check for proper installation,
chafing, cracks, deterioration and any
leakage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts immediately.
Brake fluid
Check the brake fluid level in the brake
fluid reservoir. The level should be
between the MIN and the MAX marks
on the side of the reservoir. Use only
hydraulic brake fluid conforming to DOT
4 specification.
Parking brake
Inspect the parking brake system
including the parking brake lever and
cables.
Brake discs, pads, calipers and
rotors
Check the pads, the disc, and the rotor
for any excessive wear-out. Inspect
calipers for any fluid leakage.
For more information on checking the
pads or lining wear limit, refer to the
HYUNDAI web site.
(http://service.hyundai-motor.com)
Propeller shaft
Check the propeller shaft, boots, clamps,
rubber couplings and center-bearing
rubber for cracks, deterioration, or
damage. Replace any damaged parts
and if necessary, repack the grease.
Suspension mounting bolts
Check the suspension connections for
looseness or damage. Retighten to the
specified torque.
Steering gear box, linkage &
boots/lower arm ball joint
With the vehicle stopped and the engine
off, check for excessive free-play in the
steering wheel. Check the linkage for
bends or damage. Check the dust boots
and ball joints for deterioration, cracks,
or damage.
Replace any damaged parts.
Drive shafts and boots
Check the drive shafts, boots and clamps
for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Replace any damaged parts and, if
necessary, repack the grease.
Air conditioning refrigerant
Check the air conditioning lines and
connections for leakage and damage.

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9-15
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil level
Engine oil is used for lubricating,
cooling, and operating various hydraulic
components in the engine. Engine oil
consumption while driving is normal,
and it is necessary to check and refill the
engine oil regularly. Also, check and refill
the oil level within the recommended
maintenance schedule to prevent
deterioration of oil performance.
Check the engine oil following the below
procedure.
Gasoline engine
1. Follow all of the oil manufacturer’s
precautions.
2. Be sure the vehicle is on the level
ground in P (Park) with the parking
brake set and the wheels blocked.
3. Turn the engine on and warm
the engine up until the coolant
temperature reaches a constant
normal temperature.
4. Turn the engine off, remove the oil
filler cap and pull the dipstick out.
Wait for 15 minutes for the oil to return
to the oil pan.
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and re-insert
it fully.
Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi
OOS090003K
Smartstream G2.0 Atkinson
OOS090004K
6. Pull the dipstick out again and check
the level. The level should be between
F (Full) and L (Low).