2023 HYUNDAI KONA EV power steering

Driving your vehicle
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Information
VSM does not operate when: • Driving on a banked road such as
gradient or incline.
• Driving in reverse.
• The ESC OFF indicator light is on.
• The EPS (Electric power steering) warning light (
) is on or blinks.
WARNING
If the ESC indicator light (
) or EPS
warning light () stays illuminated
or blinks, your vehicle may have
a malfunction with VSM. When
the warning light illuminates we
recommend that the vehicle be
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Driving with wheels and tires with
different sizes may cause VSM to
malfunction. Before replacing tires,
make sure all four tires and wheels are
the same size. Never drive the vehicle
with different sized tires and wheels
installed.
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) helps
prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards when starting a vehicle from
a stop on a hill. The system operates the
brakes automatically for approximately
3 seconds and releases the brake after 3
seconds or when the accelerator pedal is
depressed.
WARNING
Always be ready to depress the
accelerator pedal when starting off on
a incline. The HAC activates only for
approximately 5 seconds.
Information
• HAC does not operate when the shift
lever is in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
• HAC activates even when ESC
(Electronic Stability Control) is off.
However, it does not activate, when
ESC does not operate normally.

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7-5
Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist operation
Basic function
Warning and control
The basic function for Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist is to warn and control
the vehicle depending on the collision
level: ‘Collision Warning’, ‘Emergency
Braking’ and ‘Stopping vehicle and
ending brake control’.
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Collision Warning • To warn the driver of a collision, the
‘Collision Warning’ warning message
will appear on the cluster, an audible
warning will sound.
• If a vehicle is detected in front,
the function will operate when
your vehicle speed is between
approximately 10~180 km/h (6~112
mph).
• If a pedestrian is detected in front,
the function will operate when
your vehicle speed is between
approximately 10~60 km/h (6~37
mph).
• If ‘Active Assist’ is selected, braking may be assisted.
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emergency Braking • To warn the driver that emergency
braking will be assisted, the
‘Emergency Braking’ warning
message will appear on the cluster,
an audible warning will sound and the
steering wheel will vibrate.
• If a vehicle is detected in front,
the function will operate when
your vehicle speed is between
approximately 10~60 km/h (6~37
mph).
• If a pedestrian is detected in front,
the function will operate when
your vehicle speed is between
approximately 10~60 km/h (6~37
mph).
• In emergency braking situation,
braking is assisted with strong braking
power by the function to help prevent
collision with the vehicle, pedestrian ahead.

Emergency situations
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Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If a towing service is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
at the front (or rear) of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle with a cable or chain. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a short
distance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
The driver must be in the vehicle for
steering and braking operations when
the vehicle is being towed. Passengers
other than the driver must not be in the
vehicle. Always follow these emergency towing
precautions: •
While depressing the brake pedal
shift to the N (Neutral) position and
turn the vehicle off. The START/STOP
button will be in the ACC position.
• Release the parking brake.
• Depress the brake pedal with more
force than normal as you will have
reduced braking performance.
• More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system will be disabled.
• Use a vehicle heavier than your own to
tow your vehicle.
• The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other
frequently.
• Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged.
• Fasten the towing cable or chain
securely to the hook.
• Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady
and even force.

Index
I-10Seats
....................................................................................................................... 3-3
Front seats .......................................................................................................... 3-5
Headrest ............................................................................................................ 3-13
Rear seats .......................................................................................................... 3-10
Safety precautions .............................................................................................. 3-4
Seat warmers and air ventilation seats .............................................................3-17
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) ............................................................................... 7-64
Smart Cruise Control display and control ........................................................7-69
Smart Cruise Control malfunction and limitations ..........................................7-74
Smart Cruise Control operation ........................................................................ 7-68
Smart Cruise Control settings .......................................................................... 7-65
Smart recuperation system (if equipped with smart cruise control system) ........6-16
Limitations of the system ................................................................................. 6-19
Smart recuperation system will be temporarily cancelled when: .....................6-18
System malfunction .......................................................................................... 6-19
System setting .................................................................................................. 6-16
To activate smart recuperation system .............................................................6-16
To resume smart recuperation system ..............................................................6-18
To turn smart recuperation system off ..............................................................6-18
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance recognition sensor (front radar) ...........................6-18
Special driving conditions ................................................................................... 6-40
Driving at night ................................................................................................ 6-41
Driving in flooded areas ................................................................................... 6-42
Driving in the rain ............................................................................................ 6-41
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................................................... 6-40
Highway driving ............................................................................................... 6-42
Reducing the risk of a rollover ......................................................................... 6-42
Rocking the vehicle .......................................................................................... 6-40
Smooth cornering ............................................................................................. 6-41
START/STOP button ............................................................................................. 6-4
START/STOP button positions .......................................................................... 6-5
Starting the vehicle ............................................................................................. 6-6
Turning off the vehicle ....................................................................................... 6-7
Steering wheel ..................................................................................................... 5-16
Electric power steering (EPS) .......................................................................... 5-16
Heated steering wheel ...................................................................................... 5-18
Horn .................................................................................................................. 5-18
Tilt steering/Telescopic steering ....................................................................... 5-17