2023 HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 Owners Manual

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6. Driving Your Vehicle
Before Driving .................................................................................................................. 6-3Before Entering the Vehicle ........................................................................................ 6-3Before Starting ............................................................................................................. 6-3
Start/Stop Button ............................................................................................................ 6-4 Start/Stop Button Positions ........................................................................................ 6-5Starting the Vehicle .....................................................................................................6-6
Turning Off the Vehicle................................................................................................ 6-7
Remote Start ................................................................................................................ 6-7
SHIFT BY WIRE.................................................................................................................6-8 Shift By Wire Operation ...............................................................................................6-8
Cluster Display Messages Information......................................................................6-12
Good Driving Practices .............................................................................................. 6-13
Regenerative Braking System (Paddle Shifter) ........................................................... 6-14 Using Regenerative Braking System ........................................................................ 6-14
Regenerative Braking System Limitations ............................................................... 6-15
One Pedal Driving ...................................................................................................... 6-15
Using i-PEDAL ............................................................................................................ 6-16
Smart Regeneration System .......................................................................................... 6-17 Smart Regeneration System On/Off..........................................................................6-17
Smart Regeneration System Operating Condition .................................................. 6-18
Smart Regeneration Level Settings .......................................................................... 6-18
Pausing Smart Regeneration System ....................................................................... 6-19
Front Sensors ............................................................................................................. 6-19
System Check Message............................................................................................. 6-19
Smart Regeneration System Precautions ................................................................ 6-19
Braking System .............................................................................................................. 6-22 Power-Assist Brakes .................................................................................................. 6-22
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator ....................................................................................... 6-23
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ................................................................................. 6-24
Auto Hold.................................................................................................................... 6-27
Brake Disc Cleaning ...................................................................................................6-29
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................................................................................6-30
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............................................................................. 6-31
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) ....................................................................... 6-33
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ..................................................................................6-34
Brake Assistant System (BAS) ...................................................................................6-34
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Good Braking Practices............................................................................................. 6-35
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .................................................................................................. 6-36 Emergency Precautions ............................................................................................ 6-38
Drive Mode Integrated Control System (2WD) ........................................................... 6-39 Drive Mode................................................................................................................. 6-39
Drive mode Integrated Control System (AWD) ........................................................... 6-41 Drive Mode.................................................................................................................. 6-41
Drive Modes Characteristic ...................................................................................... 6-43
Active Air Flap................................................................................................................ 6-44 Malfunction................................................................................................................ 6-44
Active Sound Design..................................................................................................... 6-45
Special Driving Conditions ........................................................................................... 6-45 Hazardous Driving Conditions.................................................................................. 6-45
Rocking the Vehicle .................................................................................................. 6-46
Smooth Cornering ..................................................................................................... 6-46
Driving at Night ......................................................................................................... 6-46
Driving in the Rain ..................................................................................................... 6-46
Hydroplaning ............................................................................................................. 6-47
Driving in Flooded Areas ........................................................................................... 6-47
Highway Driving ........................................................................................................ 6-47
Winter Driving ............................................................................................................... 6-48 Snow or Icy Conditions ............................................................................................. 6-48
Winter Precautions .................................................................................................... 6-50
Vehicle Load Limit......................................................................................................... 6-52 The Loading Information Label ................................................................................ 6-52
Trailer Towing ................................................................................................................. 6-57
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6-3
Before Driving
Before Entering the Vehicle
• Make sure all windows, outer side mirror(s), and outside lights are clean
and unobstructed.
• Remove frost, snow, or ice from both the front and rear windshield as well as
the front side windows.
• Visually check the tires for uneven wear and damage.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
• Make sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up.
Before Starting
• Make sure the hood, the trunk, and the doors are securely closed and locked.
• Adjust the position of the seat and steering wheel.
• Adjust the inside rearview mirror and outer side view mirrors.
• Verify all the lights work.
• Fasten your seat belt. Check that all passengers have fastened their seat
belts.
• Check the gauges and indicators in the instrument panel and the messages on
the cluster display when the vehicle is
in the ON position.
• Check that any items you are carrying are stored properly or fastened down
securely.
WARNING To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions:
• ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving. For
more information, refer to the “Seat
Belts” section in chapter 3. • Always drive defensively. Assume other
drivers or pedestrians may be careless
and make mistakes.
• Stay focused on the task of driving. Driver distraction can cause accidents.
• Leave plenty of space between you and the vehicle in front of you.

WARNING NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.
Drinking or taking drugs and driving is
dangerous and may result in an accident
and SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death toll each
year. Even a small amount of alcohol will
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment. Just one drink can reduce your
ability to respond to changing conditions
and emergencies. Your reaction time gets
worse with each additional drink.
Driving while under the influence of drugs
is as dangerous or more dangerous than
driving under the influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take drugs
and drive. If you are drinking or taking
drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride with a
driver who has been drinking or taking
drugs. Choose a designated driver or call
a taxi.

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Driving Your Vehicle
6-4
Start/Stop Button
B6000301
Whenever the front door is opened, the
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 Start/Stop button for
more than two seconds OR Rapidly press
and release the 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 Start/Stop
button with the gear in the N (Neutral)
position.

WARNING • NEVER press the 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 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 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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Start/Stop Button Positions
Information To prevent vehicle battery discharge, the Start/Stop button changes to the OFF position when the
Start/Stop button is in the ACC or ON position with the gear in P (Park) for a certain period of
time. When the function operates, the tail lights will turn off. To use the tail lights again, turn the
headlight switch located on the steering column to the OFF and ON position again.

Button
PositionActionNotes
OFF To turn off the vehicle, press the
Start/Stop button with the vehicle
shifted to P (Park). If the Start/Stop
button is pressed with the vehicle
shifted to D (Drive), R (Reverse) or N
(Neutral), the gear automatically
shifts to P (Park). If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the driver’s
door, the warning chime sounds.
ACC Press the 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 Start/Stop button in
the ACC position for more than one
hour, the battery power turns off
automatically to prevent the battery
from discharging. If the steering
wheel does not unlock properly, the
Start/Stop button does not work.
Press the Start/Stop button while
turning the steering wheel right and
left to release.
ON Press the Start/Stop button while it is
in the ACC position without
depressing the brake pedal. The
warning lights can be inspected
before the vehicle is started. Do not leave the Start/Stop button in
the ON position when the vehicle is
not running to prevent the battery
from discharging.
START To start the vehicle, depress the brake
pedal and press the Start/Stop button
with the gear shifted to the P (Park)
position. If you press the Start/Stop button
without changes as follows:
OFF >
ACC > ON > OFF or ACC
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Driving Your Vehicle
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Starting the Vehicle
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.

Information • The vehicle will start by pressing the Start/Stop button, only when the smart key
is in the vehicle.
• The vehicle may not start even if the smart key is in the vehicle but it is not near you
(for example, in the cargo area).
• When the Start/Stop button is in the ACC or ON position, if any door is open, the system
checks for the smart key. When the smart
key is not in the vehicle, the indicator
will blink and the warning 'Key not in
vehicle' will come on. When all doors are
closed, the chime will also sound for about
5 seconds. Keep the smart key in the vehicle
when in the ACC position or if the vehicle
is in the ready mode ( indicator on).

1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied.
3. Make sure the gear is in P (Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the Start/Stop button. If the vehicle starts, the indicator
illuminates.
Information • Always start the vehicle with your foot on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle. Do
not race the motor while warming it up.
• If ambient temperature is low, the indicator may remain illuminated longer
than the normal amount of time.

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Information Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)
VESS generates virtual engine sound to make
pedestrians to aware. VESS operates when the
vehicle can be driven. When the vehicle in P
(parking) gear status, VESS doesn't work.

CAUTION Always check your surroundings while
driving, backing up, or before driving
from a stop because your electric vehicle
does not make vehicle sounds.

Emergency starting
B6000501
If the smart key battery is weak or the
smart key does not work correctly, press
the Start/Stop button with the smart key
in the direction of the illustration shown
above.
Turning Off the Vehicle
1. Stop the vehicle and depress the brake pedal fully.
2. Shift to P (Park).
3. Press the Start/Stop button to the OFF position and apply the parking brake.
4. Make sure the indicator is turned off on the instrument cluster.
CAUTION If the indicator on the instrument
cluster is still on, the vehicle is not turned
off and can move when the gear is in any
position except P (Park).

Remote Start
Type A
B6000701Type B
B6000702
You can start the vehicle using the
Remote Start button of the smart key.
To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button within 32 ft. (10 m) from the vehicle.
2. Press and hold the remote start ( ) button within 4 seconds.
To turn off the vehicle:
Press the remote start button ( ) once.
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Driving Your Vehicle
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Information • The vehicle does not remotely start if the hood or trunk is opened.
• The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the remote start function to start.
• The vehicle turns off if you get in the vehicle without a registered smart key or
you do not get in the vehicle within 10
minutes.

SHIFT BY WIRE
B6013601[A] Rotary shifter
[B] P button
Shift By Wire Operation
Depress the brake pedal whenever
rotating the rotary shifter to change gear
or selecting P.
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 vehicle is shifted to the P
(Park) position, then apply the parking
brake, then press the Start/Stop button
to the OFF position. Unexpected and
sudden vehicle movement can occur if
these precautions are not followed.

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