2022 HYUNDAI KONA key start

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Turn signal indicator light ........................................................................................4-20
High beam indicator light .......................................................................................4-20
High Beam Assist indicator light ..............................................................................4-21
Cruise Indicator Light ...............................................................................................4-21
SPORT Mode Indicator Light ....................................................................................4-21
SMART Mode Indicator Light ...................................................................................4-21
Master warning light .................................................................................................4-21
LCD display messages ............................................................................................... 4-22
Shift to P (for smart key system and dual clutch transmission)............................ 4-22
Low key battery (for smart key system).................................................................. 4-22
Press START button while turning wheel (for smart key system) ......................... 4-22
Steering wheel not locked (for smart key system) ................................................ 4-22
Press brake pedal to start engine (for smart key system and dual clutch
transmission) ........................................................................................................... 4-22
Key not in vehicle (for smart key system) ............................................................... 4-22
Key not detected (for smart key system)................................................................ 4-22
Press START button again (for smart key system) ................................................ 4-22
Press START button with key (for smart key system) ........................................... 4-23
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse (for smart key system and dual clutch
transmission) ........................................................................................................... 4-23
Shift to P or N to start engine (for smart key system and dual clutch
transmission) ........................................................................................................... 4-23
Battery discharging due to external electrical devices ......................................... 4-23
Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator .......................................................................4-24
Sunroof open indicator ............................................................................................4-24
Low tire pressure .....................................................................................................4-24
Lights ........................................................................................................................ 4-25
Wiper ........................................................................................................................ 4-25
Heated Steering Wheel turned off .......................................................................... 4-25
Low washer fluid ...................................................................................................... 4-25
Low fuel .................................................................................................................... 4-25
Engine overheated / Engine has overheated .........................................................4-26
Check exhaust system .............................................................................................4-26
Check headlight .......................................................................................................4-26
Check turn signal .....................................................................................................4-26
Check headlamp LED ..............................................................................................4-26
Check Forward Safety system ................................................................................. 4-27
Check Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system .............................................................. 4-27
Check Blind-Spot Safety system............................................................................. 4-27
Check Driver Attention Warning system ................................................................ 4-27
Check High Beam Assist (HBA) system .................................................................. 4-27
Check Smart Cruise Control system ....................................................................... 4-27

Instrument cluster
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Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) indicator light
When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The Electronic Stability Control
indicator light illuminates for about
3 seconds and then goes off.
Whenever there is a malfunction with
ESC system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
While ESC is operating.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” section in
chapter 6.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF indicator light
(if equipped)
When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The ESC OFF indicator light
illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.
When you deactivate ESC system by
pressing the ESC OFF button.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” section in
chapter 6.
Immobilizer Indicator Light
(without smart key)
(if equipped)
When the vehicle detects the
immobilizer in the key with the
ignition switch in the ON position.
- At this time, you can start the
engine.
- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
When there is a malfunction with the
immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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Immobilizer Indicator Light
(with smart key)
(if equipped)
When the vehicle detects the smart
key in the vehicle with the Engine
Start/Stop button in the ACC or ON
position.
- At this time, you can start the
engine.
- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
When the smart key is not in the
vehicle.
- At this time, you cannot start the
engine.
If the smart key is in the vehicle and
the Engine Start/Stop button is ON,
but the vehicle cannot detect the
smart key.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
When there is a malfunction with the
immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
indicator light
When you set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The downhill brake control indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.
When you activate the system by
pressing the DBC button.
When Downhill Brake Control system is
operating.
Whenever there is a malfunction with
Downhill Brake Control system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to "Downhill
Brake Control (DBC)“ section in chapter
6.

Instrument cluster
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LCD display messages
Shift to P (for smart key system and
dual clutch transmission)
This message is displayed if you try to
turn off the vehicle without the gear in
the P (Park) position.
If this occurs, the Engine Start/Stop
button turns to the ACC position.
Low key battery (for smart key
system)
This message is displayed if the battery
of the smart key is discharged while
changing the Engine Start/Stop button to
the OFF position.
Press START button while turning
wheel (for smart key system)
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not unlock normally when
the Engine Start/Stop button is pressed.
You should press the Engine Start/Stop
button while turning the steering wheel
right and left.
Steering wheel not locked
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if the steering
wheel does not lock normally while the
Engine Start/Stop button is pressed to
the OFF position.
Press brake pedal to start engine (for
smart key system and dual clutch
transmission)
This message is displayed if the Engine
Start/Stop button changes to the ACC
position twice by pressing the button
repeatedly without depressing the brake
pedal.
You can start the vehicle by depressing
the brake pedal and then pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Key not in vehicle (for smart key
system)
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not in the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle with the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON or Start position.
Always turn off the engine before leaving
your vehicle.
Key not detected (for smart key
system)
This message is displayed if the smart
key is not detected when you press the
Engine Start/Stop button.
Press START button again (for smart
key system)
This message is displayed if you were
unable to start the vehicle when the
Engine Start/Stop button was pressed.
If this occurs, attempt to start the engine
by pressing the Engine Start/ Stop button
again.
If the warning message appears each
time you press the Engine Start/Stop
button, have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Press START button with key
(for smart key system)
This message is displayed if you press
the Engine Start/Stop button while the
warning message “Key not detected” is
displayed.
At this time, the immobilizer indicator
light blinks.
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse
(for smart key system and dual
clutch transmission)
This message is displayed if the brake
switch fuse is disconnected.
You need to replace the fuse with a new
one before starting the engine.
If that is not possible, you can start the
engine by pressing the Engine Start/
Stop button for 10 seconds in the ACC
position.
Shift to P or N to start engine
(for smart key system and dual
clutch transmission)
This message is displayed if you try to
start the engine in any other position
except P (Park) or N (Neutral).
Information
Battery discharging due to external
electrical devices (if equipped)
This message is displayed if the 12V
battery voltage is weak due to any
non-factory electrical accessories (ex.
dashboard camera) while parking. Be
careful that the battery is not discharged.
If the message appears after removing
the non-factory electrical accessories,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Instrument cluster
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Items Explanation
Automatically
Lock
Enable on Shift : All doors will be automatically locked if the shift button
is shifted from the P (Park) position to the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), or D
(Drive) position. (only when the engine is running.)
Enable on Speed : All doors will be automatically locked when the vehicle
speed exceeds 9.3mph (15km/h).
Off : The auto door lock operation will be deactivated.
Automatically
Unlock
On Shift to P: All doors will be automatically unlocked if the shift button is
shifted to the P (Park) position. (only when the engine is running.)
On key out/On vehicle off : All doors will be automatically unlocked when
the ignition key is removed from the ignition switch or the Engine Start/
Stop button is set to the OFF position.
Off : The auto door unlock operation will be canceled.
Two Press
Unlock
Off: The two press unlock function will be deactivated. Therefore, all
doors will unlock if the door unlock button is pressed.
On: Only the driver’s door will unlock if the door unlock button is pressed.
When the door unlock button is pressed again within 4 seconds, the
remaining doors will unlock.
Horn
Feedback
To activate or deactivate the horn feedback.
If the horn feedback is activated, after locking the door by pressing the lock
button on the remote key, and pressing it again within 4 seconds, the horn
feedback sound will operate once to indicate that all doors are locked (if
equipped with remote key).

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Panic button (if equipped)
Press and hold the Panic button (3) for
more than one second. The horn sounds
and hazard warning lights flash for about
30 seconds.
To cancel the panic mode, press any
button on the remote key.
Information
Start-up
For detailed information refer to “Key
Ignition Switch” in chapter 6.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the remote key:
Keep the remote key away from
water or any liquid and fire. If
the inside of the remote key gets
damp (due to drinks or moisture),
or is heated, internal circuit may
malfunction, excluding the car from
the warranty.
Avoid dropping or throwing the
remote key.
Protect the remote key from extreme
temperatures.
Mechanical key
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If the remote key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the door
by using the mechanical key.
To unfold the key, press the release
button then the key will unfold
automatically.
To fold the key, fold the key manually
while pressing the release button.
NOTICE
Do not fold the key without pressing the
release button. This may damage the
key.
Remote key precautions
The remote key will not work if any of the
following occur:
The key is in the ignition switch.
You exceed the operating distance
limit (about 10 m [30 feet]).
The remote key battery is weak.
Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
The weather is extremely cold.
The remote key is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the remote key.

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Smart key (if equipped)
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Your HYUNDAI uses a smart key, which
you can use to lock or unlock a door (and
liftgate) and even start the engine even
just carrying the key.
1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Remote start (if equipped)
4. Panic
Locking your vehicle (Button type)
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To lock your vehicle using the door
handle button or the Smart Key:
1. Close all doors, hood and liftgate.
2. Either press the door handle button or
press the Door Lock button (1) on the
smart key.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink
and the chime will sound once.
4. When the doors are locked, the
indicator light on the central door
lock/unlock switch will be illuminated.
Information
Note that you cannot lock your vehicle
using the door handle button if any of
the following occur:
The Smart Key is in the vehicle.
The Engine Start/Stop button is in
ACC or ON position.
Any of the doors are open except for
the liftgate.