2023 HYUNDAI KONA EV parking brake

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Parking Brake & Brake Fluid
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
•
When you set the START/STOP button in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds.
- It remains on if the parking brake is applied.
• When the parking brake is applied.
• When the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
• When the regenerative brake does not
operate.
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe
location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the vehicle turned off, check the brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required (For more details,
refer to “Brake Fluid” in chapter 9) .
After adding brake fluid, check all
brake components for fluid leaks. If
a brake fluid leak is found, or if the
warning light remains on, or if the
brakes do not operate properly, do not
drive the vehicle. We recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal braking systems. This means
you still have braking on two wheels even
if one of the dual systems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure are required
to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short
a distance with only a portion of the
brake system working.
WARNING
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning
Light
Driving the vehicle with a warning light
ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates that the brake fluid level is
low.
In this case, we recommend that you
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Instrument cluster
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Regenerative Brake Warning
Light
(yellow)
This warning light illuminates:
When the regenerative brake does not
operate and the brake does not perform
well. This causes the Brake Warning
light (red) and Regenerative Brake
Warning Light (yellow) to illuminate
simultaneously.
In this case, drive safely and we
recommend that you have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
The operation of the brake pedal may
be more difficult than normal and the
braking distance can increase.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
•
When the START/STOP button is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with
the ABS (The normal braking system
will still be operational without the
assistance of the anti-lock brake
system).
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) System
Warning Light
These two warning lights illuminate at the same time while driving:
•
When the ABS and regular brake
system may not work normally.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, the
brake system will not work normally
and you may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during sudden
braking.
In this case, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
We recommend you have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Information
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When the ABS Warning Light is on
or both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, the
speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter may
not work. Also, the EPS Warning Light may illuminate and the steering effort may
increase or decrease.
In this case, we recommend you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

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Electronic Parking Brake
(EPB) warning light
This warning light illuminates:
•
When the START/STOP button is in the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the EPB.
In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
Warning Light may illuminate when
the Electronic Stability control (ESC)
Indicator Light comes on to indicate that
the ESC is not working properly (This does not indicate malfunction of the EPB). AUTO HOLD Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
•
[White] When you activate the auto
hold system by pressing the AUTO
HOLD button.
• [Green] When you stop the vehicle
completely by depressing the brake
pedal with the auto hold system
activated.
• [Yellow] When there is a malfunction
with the auto hold system.
• In this case, we recommend that
you have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Auto Hold” in
chapter 6.

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User settings mode (if equipped)
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In this mode, you can change the
settings of the instrument cluster, doors,
lamps, etc.
1. Driver Assistance
2. ECO vehicle
3. Head-Up Display
4. Cluster
5. Lights
6. Door
7. Convenience
8. Units
9. Language
10. Reset
The information provided may differ
depending on which functions are
applicable to your vehicle.
Shift to P to edit settings
This warning message illuminates if
you try to select an item from the User
Settings mode while driving. • For your safety, change the User
Settings after parking the vehicle,
applying the parking brake and
selecting the shifting to P(Park).
Quick guide (Help)
This mode provides quick guides for the
systems in the User Settings mode.
Select an item, press and hold the OK
button.
For more details about each system,
refer to this Owner’s Manual.
Information
When the infotainment system is applied,
only the User’s Setting mode on the infotainment system is supported but the
User’s Setting mode on the instrument
cluster is not supported.

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WARNING
Do not leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. An enclosed
vehicle can become extremely hot,
causing death or serious injury to
unattended children or animals who
cannot escape the vehicle. Children
might operate features of the vehicle
that could injure them, or they could
encounter other harm, possibly from
someone gaining entry to the vehicle.
WARNING
Leaving your vehicle unlocked increases
the potential risk to you or others from
someone hiding in your vehicle.
To secure your vehicle, while
depressing the brake, move the shift
lever to the P (Park) position, engage
the parking brake, and place the START/
STOP button OFF position, close all
windows, lock all doors, and always
take the key with you.
CAUTION
Opening a door when something is
approaching may cause damage or
injury. Be careful when opening doors
and watch for vehicles, motorcycles,
bicycles or pedestrians approaching the
vehicle in the path of the door.
WARNING
If you stay in the vehicle for a long time
while the weather is very hot or cold,
there are risks of injuries or danger to
life. Do not lock the vehicle from the
outside when someone is in the vehicle.
Auto door lock/unlock features
Impact sensing door unlock system (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically unlocked
when an impact causes the air bags to
deploy.
Speed sensing door lock system (if equipped)
All doors will be automatically locked
when vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h
(9 mph).
You can activate or deactivate the Auto
Door Lock/Unlock features from the User
Settings mode on the LCD display. For
more details, refer to “LCD Display” in
this chapter.

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Hood
Opening the hood
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1. Park the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
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3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary
latch up (1) inside of the hood center and lift the hood (2).
4. Pull out the support rod.
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5. Hold the hood open with the support rod (3).
WARNING
• Grasp the support rod in the area
wrapped in rubber. The rubber will
help prevent you from being burned
by hot metal.
• The support rod must be inserted
completely into the hole provided
whenever you inspect the motor
compartment. This will prevent
the hood from falling and possibly
injuring you.
eXterior FeAtures

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Tailgate
Opening the tailgate
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Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and
set the parking brake.
Then do one of the following:
1. Unlock all doors with the Door Unlock button on your smart key. Press the
tailgate handle button and open the
tailgate.
2. Press and hold the Tailgate Unlock button on the smart key. Press the
tailgate handle button and open the
tailgate.
3. With the Smart Key in your possession, press the tailgate handle
button and open the tailgate.
Closing the tailgate
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Lower the tailgate lid and press down
until it locks. To be sure the tailgate lid is
securely fastened, always check by trying
to pull it up again without pressing the
tailgate handle button.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the tailgate lift
cylinders and the attached hardware,
always close the tailgate before driving.
Information
In cold and wet climates, tailgate lock and tailgate mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.

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Charging door
Opening the charging door
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1. Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake.
2. Turn OFF all switches, shift to P (Park), and turn OFF the vehicle.
3. Push the charging door where the icon is located to open. The charging
door opens only when the vehicle is
unlocked.
Information
If you cannot open the charging door due
to freezing weather, tap lightly or remove
any ice near the charging door. Do not try
to forcibly open the charging door. Closing the charging door
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1. After recharging, install the charging
inlet cover.
2. Close the charging door until it is latched securely.
For more details, refer to the Electric
Vehicle Guide provided in the front of
the owner’s manual.