
Convenience Features
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WIPers and Washers
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A.  Wiper speed control
•	 MIST – Single wipe
•	 OFF – Off
•	 INT – Intermittent wipe 
AUTO* – Auto control wipe
•	 LO – Low wiper speed
•	 HI – High wiper speed
B.  Intermittent wipe time adjustment/ 
Auto control wipe time adjustment*
C.  Wash with brief wipes
* : if equipped
Front Windshield Wipers
Operates as follows when the Start/Stop  
button is in the ON position. 
MIST : For a single wiping cycle,  push the lever upward (or  
downward) and release. 
The wipers will operate 
continuously if the lever is held in this position.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation. 
INT : Wiper operates intermittently  at the same wiping intervals.  
To vary the speed setting, turn 
the speed control knob (B).
AUTO : The rain sensor located on the  upper end of the windshield 
glass senses the amount of 
rainfall and controls the wiping 
cycle for the proper interval. 
The more it rains, the faster the 
wiper operates. When the rain 
stops, the wiper stops. To vary 
the speed setting, turn the speed 
control knob.
LO : The wiper runs at a lower speed.
HI : The wiper runs at a higher speed.
 Information
If there is heavy accumulation of snow  
or ice on the windshield, defrost the 
windshield for about 10 minutes, or until 
the snow and/or ice is removed before 
using the windshield wipers to ensure 
proper operation. 
If you do not remove the snow and/or ice  
before using the wiper and washer, it may 
damage the wiper and washer system.  

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AUTO (Automatic) control 
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The rain sensor located on the upper  
end of the windshield glass senses 
the amount of rainfall and controls the 
wiping cycle for the proper interval. 
The wiper operation time will be  
automatically controlled depends on 
rainfall. 
When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the sensitivity setting, turn the  
sensitivity control knob. 
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode  
when the Start/Stop button is in the ON 
position, the wiper will operate once to 
perform a self-check of the system. Set 
the wiper to the OFF position when the 
wiper is not in use.
 WARNING
To avoid personal injury from the  
windshield wipers, when the vehicle is running and the windshield wiper 
switch is placed in the AUTO mode: •	 Do not touch the upper end of the  
windshield glass facing the rain 
sensor.
•	 Do not wipe the upper end of the 
windshield glass with a damp or wet 
cloth.
•	 Do not put pressure on the windshield glass.
NOTICE
•	When washing the vehicle, set the  
wiper switch in the OFF position to 
stop the auto wiper operation. The 
wiper may operate and be damaged 
if the switch is set in the AUTO mode 
while washing the vehicle.
•	 Do not remove the sensor cover 
located on the upper end of the passenger side windshield glass. 
Damage to system components 
could occur and may not be covered 
by your vehicle warranty.
•	 Because of using a photo sensor, 
temporary malfunction could occur 
according to sudden ambient light 
change made by stone and dust while driving.  

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LevelAUTO 
Indicator Climate 
Information Fan 
Speed  level
3HIGH 1~8
2MEDIUM 1~6
1LOW 1~4
1.  Press AUTO icon or touch the AUTO 
icon in the infotainment screen to  
select the fan speed (level1~3)
2.  Adjust the temperature with the  temperature control icon. The fan speed level only can be changed 
manually.  
The following systems can be  
respectively adjusted while the AUTO 
climate control is On. When those 
systems are adjusted, AUTO indicator 
lights will turn off.
 - Fan speed level 
 - A/C (Air condition)
 - Mode selection
 - Front windshield defroster (When defroster is turned off, AUTO  
indicator light will illuminate)
For your convenience and to improve the 
efficiency of the climate control, use the 
AUTO button and set the temperature to 72°F (22°C). 
To change the temperature unit from °C  
to °F or °F to °C: 
Select	‘Setup	→	General	Settings	→	Unit	 
→	Temperature	Unit	→	°C/°F’	from	the	
Settings menu in the infotainment 
system screen.
 Information
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Never place anything near the ambient  
light/solar sensor to ensure better control of the heating and cooling system.        

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Turning the Auto Defogging System  ON or OFF
Climate control system
Touch the front windshield defroster  
icon for 3 seconds when the Start/Stop 
button is in the ON position. When the 
Auto Defogging System is turned off, the 
ADS OFF symbol will blink 3 times and 
ADS OFF will be displayed on the climate 
control information screen. 
When the Auto Defogging System is  
turned on, the ADS OFF symbol will blink 6 times without a signal.
Infotainment system
Auto Defogging System can be turned  
on	and	off	by	selecting	‘Setup	→	
Vehicle	Settings	→	Climate	→	Defog/
Defrost	Options	→	Auto	Defog’	from	the	
infotainment system screen. 
For detailed information, refer to the  
separately supplied infotainment 
system manual. 
 Information
•	 When the air conditioning is turned  
on by Auto Defogging System, if you 
try to turn off the air conditioning, the 
indicator will blink 3 times and the air conditioning will not be turned off.
•	 To maintain the effectiveness and 
efficiency of the Auto Defogging 
System, do not select Recirculation mode while the system is operating.
•	 When Auto Defogging System is operating, fan speed adjustment, 
temperature adjustment, and air intake 
control selection are all disabled.
NOTICE
Do not remove the sensor cover located  
on the upper end of the windshield glass. 
Damage to system parts could occur  
and may not be covered by your vehicle 
warranty.
Auto Dehumidify (if equipped)
To increase cabin air quality and reduce  
windshield misting, recirculation mode 
switches off automatically after about 
5 minutes, depending on the outside 
temperature, and the air intake will 
change to fresh mode. 
Turning Auto Dehumidify ON or OFF
Climate control system
To turn the Auto Dehumidify feature on  
or off, select Face level () mode and 
touch the air intake control icon at least  
five times within three seconds. When 
Auto Dehumidify is turned on, the air 
intake control button indicator will blink 
6 times. When turned off, the indicator will blink 3 times.
Infotainment system
Auto Dehumidify can be turned on and  
off	by	selecting	‘Setup	→	Vehicle	Settings	
→	Climate	→	Automatic	Ventilation	→	
Auto Dehumidify’ from the infotainment 
system screen.
 Information
If the battery (12V) is discharged or  
disconnected, Auto dehumidify settings 
will be reset. Readjust the settings to 
turning Auto dehumidify option ON or 
OFF. 
For detailed information, refer to the  separately supplied infotainment system manual.  

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6. Driving Your Vehicle
Before Driving ................................................................................................... 6-3
Before Entering the Vehicle  ......................................................................................... 6-3
Before Starting  ............................................................................................................. 6-3
Start/Stop Button  .............................................................................................. 6-4
Start/Stop Button Positions  ......................................................................................... 6-5
Starting the Vehicle  ..................................................................................................... 6-6
Turning Off the Vehicle  ................................................................................................ 6 -7
Remote Start  ................................................................................................................ 6-8
Reduction Gear  ................................................................................................. 6-9
Reduction Gear Operation  .......................................................................................... 6-9
LCD Display Messages (Cluster)  ................................................................................ 6-13
Good Driving Practices  .............................................................................................. 6-15
Regenerative Braking System  ......................................................................... 6-16
One Pedal Driving........................................................................................................6-17 i-Pedal  ......................................................................................................................... 6-18
Smart Recuperation System  ........................................................................... 6-19
Smart Recuperation System Setting  ......................................................................... 6-19
To Activate Smart Recuperation System  .................................................................. 6-19
Ready to Operate  ...................................................................................................... 6-20
How to Operate  .......................................................................................................... 6-21
Smart Recuperation System Will Be Temporarily Cancelled When:  .......................6-21
To Resume Smart Recuperation System  .................................................................. 6-21
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance Recognition Sensor (Front Radar)  .............................6-22
System Malfunction  ................................................................................................... 6-23
Limitations of the System  .......................................................................................... 6-23
Braking System  ............................................................................................... 6-26
Power-Assist Brakes  ................................................................................................... 6-26
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator........................................................................................ 6-27 
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)  .................................................................................. 6-27
Auto Hold  .................................................................................................................... 6-32
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)  ................................................................................... 6-35
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  ............................................................................. 6-37
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)  ...................................................................... 6-40
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)  ................................................................................... 6-41
Good Braking Practices  ............................................................................................ 6-42 
![HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 2023  Owners Manual Driving Your Vehicle
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Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance  
Recognition Sensor (Front 
Radar)
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above.
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Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance  
Recognition Sensor (Front 
Radar)
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Driving Your Vehicle
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Vehicle-to-Vehicle Distance  
Recognition Sensor (Front 
Radar)
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[2] :  Front radar   For detail location of sensor, refer to the picture  
above.
In order for the Smart Recuperation  
System to operate properly, always make 
sure the radar sensor cover is clean and 
free of dirt, snow, and debris. Dirt, snow, 
or foreign substances on the lens may 
adversely affect the sensing performance 
of the sensor. In this case, the system 
operation may stop temporarily and not 
operate normally.
 CAUTION
•	 Do not apply license plate frame or  
foreign objects such as a bumper 
sticker or a bumper guard near the 
radar sensor. Doing so may adversely 
affect the sensing performance of 
the radar.
•	 Always keep the radar sensor and 
lens cover clean and free of dirt and debris.
•	 Use only a soft cloth to wash the 
vehicle. Do not spray pressurized 
water directly on the sensor or 
sensor cover.
•	 Be careful not to apply unnecessary 
force on the radar sensor or sensor 
cover. If the sensor is forcibly 
moved out of proper alignment, 
the Smart Recuperation System 
may not operate correctly. In this 
case, a warning message may not 
be displayed. Have the vehicle 
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer.
•	 If the front bumper becomes 
damaged in the area around the 
radar sensor, the Smart Recuperation 
System may not operate properly. 
Have the vehicle authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer.
•	 Use only genuine parts or the 
equivalent specified for your vehicle 
to repair or replace a damaged 
sensor or sensor cover. Do not apply 
paint to the sensor cover.  

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System Malfunction
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Check smart recuperation system
The message will appear when the  
system is not functioning normally. The 
system will be cancelled and the word 
'AUTO' on the cluster will disappear and 
instead display regenerative braking 
level. Check for foreign substances on 
the front radar. Remove any dirt, snow, or 
foreign material that could interfere with 
the radar sensors. If the system still does 
not operate normally, take your vehicle 
to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and 
have the system checked.
Limitations of the System
The Smart Recuperation System may  
not operate properly in certain situations 
when the driving condition is beyond the 
performance of the front radar sensor. 
Driver's attention is required in such  
cases when the system does not react 
properly or operate unintentionally.On curves
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When coasting on the curve, the system  
may not detect the vehicle in your lane 
and the regenerative braking level will 
reduce automatically, making you feel 
that the vehicle is accelerating.  
Also, if the system suddenly recognizes  
the vehicle in front, the regenerative 
braking level will increase automatically, 
making you feel that the vehicle is 
decelerating. 
The driver must maintain a safe braking  
distance, and if necessary, depress the 
brake pedal to reduce your driving speed 
in order to maintain a safe distance.
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Your vehicle speed can be reduced due  
to a vehicle in the adjacent lane. 
Apply the accelerator pedal and select  
the appropriate speed. Check to be sure 
that the road conditions permit safe 
operation of the Smart Recuperation 
System.    

Driving Your Vehicle
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On inclines
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When coasting on an uphill or downhill,  
the system may not detect the vehicle in 
your lane and the regenerative braking 
level will reduce automatically, making 
you feel that the vehicle is accelerating.  
Also, if the system suddenly recognizes  
the vehicle in front, the regenerative 
braking level will increase automatically, 
making you feel that the vehicle is 
decelerating. 
The driver must maintain a safe braking  
distance, and if necessary, depress the 
brake pedal to reduce your driving speed 
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•	 A vehicle which moves into your lane  
from an adjacent lane cannot be 
recognized by the sensor until it is in 
the sensor's detection range.
•	 The radar may not detect immediately 
when a vehicle cuts in suddenly. 
Always pay attention to the traffic, 
road and driving conditions.