2023 HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 Owners Manual

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P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P (Park).
B6013701
To shift the gear to P (Park), press the P
button while depressing the brake pedal.
If you turn the vehicle off in R (Reverse), N
(Neutral) or D (Drive), the gear will
automatically shift to P (Park).
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 vehicle is in P (Park),
apply the parking brake, and turn the
vehicle off.
• When parking on an incline, shift the gear to P (Park) and apply the parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from
rolling downhill.

Information For vehicles equipped with the Electronic
Parking Brake (EPB), EPB is applied
automatically when the gear is shifted to P
(Park).
Automatic gear shift to P (Park)
The gear is shifted to P (Park)
automatically for safety reasons under
the following conditions:
• When the vehicle is turned off with the
gear in R (Reverse), D (Drive) or N
(Neutral).
• When the driver’s door is open with the vehicle on ( indicator on), the gear
in R (Reverse), D (Drive) or N (Neutral),
and the vehicle at a standstill.
• When the driver’s door is open with the gear in N (Neutral) and the vehicle is
off.
In situations the gear must be in P (Park),
always check if the gear is shifted to P
(Park) by checking the instrument cluster.
R (Reverse)
Use this position to drive the vehicle
rearward.
B6013702
To shift the gear to R (Reverse), rotate the
rotary shifter to R (Reverse) while
depressing the brake pedal.
When the vehicle is stopped in the R
(Reverse) position, if you open the
driver’s door, the gear may automatically
shift to P (Park).
However, if the vehicle is in motion, the
gear may not automatically shift to P
(Park) to prevent gear damage.
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N (Neutral)
B6013703
To shift the gear to N (Neutral), rotate the
rotary shifter to N (Neutral) while
depressing the brake pedal.
Always depress the brake pedal when you
are shifting from N (Neutral) to another
gear.
If you turn the vehicle off in N (Neutral),
the gear will automatically shift to P
(Park).
However, if you need to stay in N
(Neutral) with the vehicle off, refer to the
“To stay in N (Neutral) when vehicle is
OFF” in the following description.
To rotate the rotary shifter to N (Neutral),
rotate the rotary shifter once clockwise or
counterclockwise.
If the current gear position is in D (Drive),
rotate the rotary shifter
counterclockwise. When the gear
position is in R (Reverse), rotate the rotary
shifter clockwise.
To stay in N (Neutral) when vehicle is
OFF
B6013705
B6013706
[A] OK button
If you want to stay in N (Neutral) after the
vehicle is in the ACC state, do the
following:
1. Turn off Auto Hold and release Electronic Parking Brake when the
vehicle is on ( indicator on).
2. Rotate the rotary shifter to N (Neutral) while depressing the brake pedal.
3. Take your foot off the brake pedal. The message ‘Press and hold OK button
Press and hold the OK button on the
steering wheel to stay in Neutral'
appears on the cluster display.
4. Press and hold the OK button on the steering wheel for more than 1 second.
5. When the message ‘Vehicle will stay in
(N). Change gear to cancel’ appears on
the cluster display, press the Start/Stop
button while depressing the brake
pedal.
However, if you open the driver’s door
within 3 minutes in the ACC state, the
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gear automatically shifts to P (Park) and
the Start/Stop button changes to the OFF
position.
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Information When the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is
applied, press the EPB switch while
depressing the brake pedal.
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) must be
released manually because EPB does not
release automatically even though the gear is
shifted to N (Neutral).

D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position.
The regenerative braking system
automatically activates according to the
road conditions.
B6013707
To shift the gear to D (Drive), rotate the
rotary shifter to D (Drive) while
depressing the brake pedal.
When the vehicle is stopped in the D
(Drive) position, if you open the driver's
door, the gear may automatically shift to
P (Park).
However, if the vehicle is in motion, the
gear may not automatically shift to P
(Park) to prevent gear damage.
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CAUTION When you drive after stopping on a steep
incline, if you do not depress the
accelerator pedal or brake pedal, the
vehicle may roll backwards resulting in a
collision.

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When the battery (12 V) is discharged
You cannot shift gears when the battery is
discharged.
Jump start your vehicle (refer to the
"Jump Starting (12 V battery)" section in
chapter 8) or contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Parking
Always come to a complete stop and
continue to depress the brake pedal. Shift
the gear to P (Park), apply the parking
brake, and press the Start/Stop button to
the OFF position. Take the key with you
when leaving the vehicle.
Cluster Display Messages
Information
Press brake pedal to change gear
B6013801
This message is displayed when the brake
pedal is not depressed while shifting out
of P (Park).
Depress the brake pedal and then shift
the gear.
Shift to P after stopping
B6013802
This message is displayed when the gear
is shifted to P (Park) while the vehicle is
moving.
Stop the vehicle before shifting to P
(Park).
Shifter system malfunction
B6013803
This message is displayed when the shift
gear does not properly operate in the P
(Park) position.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Check shifter dial
B6013804
This message is displayed when there is a
malfunction with the rotary shifter.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Check P button
B6013805
This message is displayed when there is a
problem with the P button.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Rotary shifter stuck
B6013806
This message is displayed when the rotary
shifter does not return back to it’s normal
position.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Good Driving Practices
• Never shift the gear from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
• Never shift the gear into P (Park) when the vehicle is in moving. Completely
stop before shifting into R (Reverse) or
D (Drive).
• Do not shift the gear to N (Neutral) when driving. If the gear is shifted to N
(Neutral) while driving. Doing so may
increase the risk of an accident.
Also, shift the gear back to D (Drive)
while the vehicle is moving may
severely damage the gear.
• Never attempt to select a gear that is opposite the direction of the vehicle
motion. Check the gear position before
driving. Stop the vehicle before shifting
to the desired gear. The vehicle may
turn off, causing a collision.
• Do not drive with your foot resting on the brake pedal. Even light, but
consistent pedal pressure can result in
the brakes overheating, brake wear and
possibly even brake failure.
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• Always apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle. Do not depend on
placing the shift gear in P (Park) to keep
the vehicle from moving.
• Exercise extreme caution when driving on a slippery surface. Be especially
careful when braking, accelerating, or
shifting gears. On a slippery surface, an
abrupt change in vehicle speed can
cause the drive wheels to lose traction
and may cause loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.
• Optimum vehicle performance and economy is obtained by smoothly
depressing and releasing the
accelerator pedal.
WARNING To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH:
• ALWAYS wear your seat belt. In a collision, an unbelted occupant is
significantly more likely to be seriously
injured or killed than a properly belted
occupant.
• Avoid high speeds when cornering or turning.
• Do not make quick steering wheel movements, such as sharp lane
changes or fast, sharp turns.
• The risk of rollover is greatly increased if you lose control of your vehicle at
highway speeds.
• Loss of control often occurs if two or more wheels drop off the roadway and
the driver over steers to reenter the
roadway.
• In the event your vehicle leaves the roadway, do not steer sharply. Instead,
slow down before pulling back into the
travel lanes.
• HYUNDAI Vehicle recommends you to follow all posted speed limits.

Regenerative Braking
System (Paddle Shifter)
Regenerative braking system operates
the paddle shifter to control the
regenerative braking intensity of the
vehicle. It improves the fuel efficiency of
the vehicle and helps the driver to have a
better driving experience.
Information The regenerative braking system uses the
electric motor to engage the brake. The
electric motor converts the kinetic energy
generated from decelerating the vehicle to
electricity and charges the high voltage
battery.

Using Regenerative Braking
System
Operating paddle shifter
Operate the paddle shifter as shown
below to use the regenerative braking
system.
B6001901
• Pull the left paddle shifter ( ) once to raise the regenerative braking intensity
level by 1. It will increase decelerating
intensity.
• Pull the right paddle shifter ( ) once to lower the regenerative braking
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intensity level by 1. It will decrease
decelerating intensity.
• Pull and hold the left paddle shifter ( ) for over 0.5 seconds to keep
raising the regenerative braking
intensity level. Holding the paddle
shifter brings the vehicle to stop. (For
more information, refer to the "One
Pedal Driving" section in this chapter.)
• While the smart regeneration system is turned on, pull and hold the right
paddle shifter ( ) for over 1 second to
turn off the smart regeneration system.
(For more information, refer to the
"Smart Regeneration System" section
in this chapter.)
Checking the amount of
regenerative braking
B6001902
The selected regenerative braking level
appears on the instrument cluster.
• When the vehicle is turned off and on again after the regenerative braking
level is in 0, the braking level is changed
to 1.
• When the vehicle is turned off and on again after the i-PEDAL is on, the
braking level is changed to 3.
Regenerative Braking System
Limitations
Regenerative braking intensity cannot be
changed using the paddle shifter in the
following situations when:
• The ( ) and ( ) paddle shifters are pulled at the same time.
• The vehicle is decelerating by depressing the brake pedal.
• Smart Cruise Control is activated.
• The regenerative braking is continuously operated with the battery
fully charged
• The SNOW mode is activated
Initial setting of the regenerative braking
level and adjustable range may vary
according to the selected Drive mode.
For more information, refer to the "All
Wheel Drive (AWD)" section in this
chapter.
One Pedal Driving
One pedal driving operates the paddle
shifter while coasting to control the
intensity of regenerative braking. It
assists the driver to stop the vehicle
without depressing the brake.
Information Coasting is the process of driving a vehicle
without the brake pedal and the accelerator
pedal depressed. Coasting uses the inertia of
driving energy instead of the vehicle power.

Drive ModeAdjustable Range
SNOW 0 to 1
ECO 0 to 3
NORMAL 0 to 3
SPORT 0 to 3
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Using one pedal driving
Pull and hold the left paddle shifter ( )
for over 0.5 seconds while coasting to
enable the one pedal driving mode.
• Release the paddle shifter when the vehicle speed is above 1.8 mph (3 km/h)
to return to the previously set
regenerative braking level.
• If the vehicle speed is below 1.8 mph (3 km/h), the vehicle will keep engaging
the brake although the driver releases
the paddle shifter.
• Releasing the paddle shifter after the vehicle comes to a stop will maintain
the vehicle stationary.
CAUTION • The vehicle may not come to a stop although the one pedal driving function
is active, depending on the condition of
the vehicle and the road. Check the
surroundings and depress the brake
pedal to decelerate.
• If the driver depresses the accelerator pedal while pulling and holding the left
paddle shifter ( ) to increase the
braking level, one pedal driving
function operates same as i-PEDAL
function. In this case, the vehicle speed
is no longer controllable through the
paddle shifter.

One pedal driving limitations
In the following conditions, the vehicle
may not come to a stop although the one
pedal driving function is active. Depress
the brake pedal to stop the vehicle when:
• Driving on a slope, or when the vehicle is repeatedly driven and stopped.
• The vehicle is driving through the end of the slope.
• Driving on a slippery surface such as an icy, rainy, or muddy road.
• The wheels are not properly aligned. • A wheel slip or wheel spin occurs.
• The weight on board is heavy.
• The vehicle is tilted to one side.
• The tire is worn out.
Automatic engagement of EPB
Use one pedal driving function to bring
the vehicle to a stop and automatically
engage the Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB).
After the vehicle is stopped, EPB is
automatically applied when any of the
following conditions are satisfied:
• The driver’s seatbelt is unfastened and
the driver’s door is open.
• The gear shifts to N (Neutral).
• The hood is open.
• The trunk is open.
• 5 minutes have passed after the vehicle has stopped.
• One pedal driving is limited due to other reasons.
Using i-PEDAL
i-PEDAL assists the driver to accelerate,
decelerate, and stop the vehicle with only
the accelerator pedal.
Turning on/off the i-PEDAL
• Turning on i-PEDAL:
Pull the left paddle shifter ( ) once
when the regenerative braking level is
at 3. i-PEDAL is turned on and the
instrument cluster displays the
‘i-PEDAL’ message. i-PEDAL is not
available while the smart regeneration
system is on. Turn off the smart
regeneration system first before using
i-PEDAL.
• Turning off i-PEDAL: Pull the right paddle shifter ( ) once
while the function is on. Otherwise,
shift the gear to R (Reverse) then to D
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