2023 HYUNDAI KONA EV heating system

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Warning and Indicator Lights
(related to electric vehicle)
Ready indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the vehicle is ready to be driven. - ON : Normal driving is possible.
- OFF : Normal driving is not possible, or a problem has occurred.
- Blinking : Emergency driving.
When the ready indicator goes OFF
or blinks, there is a problem with the
system. In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Service 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 problem with related
parts of the electric vehicle control
system, such as sensors, etc.
When the warning light illuminates while
driving, or does not go OFF after starting
the vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Power Down Warning Light
This warning light illuminates :
When the power output from the vehicle
is limited. The vehicle is in fail-safe mode.
Power from the vehicle is limited due to
one of the following reasons: - The state of charge (SOC) of the high voltage battery is very low. Typically
the Power Down Warning Light will
turn ON when the SOC is below 3%.
- The temperature of the EV drive motor or the high voltage battery is either
too high (overheating) or too low
(freezing)
- There is a problem with either the cooling system or a vehicle system
warning has occurred that may
interrupt normal driving
NOTICE
• Do not accelerate or start the vehicle
suddenly when the power down
warning light is ON.
• When the high voltage battery level
is low, the power down warning
illuminates and the power output
from the vehicle is limited. Charge
the battery immediately since your
vehicle may not drive uphill or skid
on a slope with the warning light ON.

Safety system
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NOTICE
To prevent damage to the seat warmers
and seats: • Never use a solvent such as paint
thinner, benzene, alcohol or gasoline
to clean the seats.
• Do not place heavy or sharp objects
on seats equipped with seat
warmers.
• Do not change the seat cover. It may
damage the seat warmer.
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While the vehicle is running, push either
of the switches to warm the driver’s seat
or front passenger’s seat.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in the OFF position. • Each time you push the switch, the
temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :
OFF
LOW ( )HIGH ( )
MIDDLE ( )
• When pressing the switch for more
than 1.5 seconds with the seat warmer
operating, the seat warmer will turn
OFF.
• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF
position whenever the START/STOP
button is placed to the ON position.
Information
With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending on
the seat temperature.
Rear seat warmers (if equipped)
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While the vehicle is in the ready (
)
mode, push either of the switches to
warm the rear seat. During mild weather
or under conditions where the operation
of the seat warmer is not needed, keep
the switches in the OFF position.
Each time you push the switch, the
temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :
OFF → MIDDLE ( ) → LOW ( )
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF
position whenever the START/STOP
button is in the ON position.
Information
With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending on
the seat temperature.

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Lighting ........................................................................................................... 5-48
Exterior lights............................................................................................................. 5-48 Welcome system ........................................................................................................ 5-51
Interior lights .............................................................................................................. 5-52
High Beam Assist (HBA) ................................................................................. 5-55
High Beam Assist setting ........................................................................................... 5-55
High Beam Assist condition ...................................................................................... 5-55
High Beam Assist Malfunction and Limitations .......................................................5-56
Wipers and washers ........................................................................................ 5-58
Front windshield wipers ............................................................................................. 5-58
Front windshield washers ......................................................................................... 5-60
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................................................................... 5-61
Automatic climate control system ................................................................. 5-62
Automatic heating and air conditioning ................................................................... 5-63
Manual heating and air conditioning ....................................................................... 5-64
System operation ........................................................................................................ 5-71
System maintenance ................................................................................................. 5-73
Windshield defrosting and defogging ............................................................5 -76
To defog inside windshield ........................................................................................ 5 -76
To defrost outside windshield ................................................................................... 5-77
Defogging logic .......................................................................................................... 5-77
Auto defogging system (only for automatic climate control system) ....................5-78
Defroster ..................................................................................................................... 5-79
Rear window defroster .............................................................................................. 5-79
Climate control additional features ............................................................... 5-80
Cluster ionizer ............................................................................................................ 5-80
Automatic ventilation ................................................................................................ 5-80
Storage compartment ..................................................................................... 5-81
Center console storage .............................................................................................. 5-81
Glove box .................................................................................................................... 5-81
Sunglasses holder ...................................................................................................... 5-82
Luggage tray ............................................................................................................... 5-82

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Automatic heating and air
conditioning
The Automatic Climate Control System
is controlled by setting the desired
temperature.
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Press the AUTO button. (3)
The modes, fan speeds, air intake and
air-conditioning will be controlled
automatically by the temperature setting
you select.
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Turn the temperature control knob to the
desired temperature. If the temperature
is set to the lowest setting (17 °C), the
air conditioning system will operate
continuously. After the interior has
cooled sufficiently, adjust the knob to a
higher temperature set point whenever possible.
Information
• To turn the automatic operation off, select any button of the following:
- Mode selection button
- Air conditioning button
- Front windshield defroster button
(Press the button one more time
to deselect the front windshield
defroster function. The 'AUTO' sign will illuminate on the information display once again.)
- Fan speed control button
- HEAT button
- Air intake control button
(The previous state will maintain,
even if the air intake control button
is pressed.)
The selected function will be controlled
manually while other functions operate
automatically.
• For your convenience, use the AUTO
button and set the temperature to 22 °C
(72 °F).

Convenient features
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Information
Never place anything near the sensor to
ensure better control of the heating and cooling system.
Manual heating and air
conditioning
The heating and cooling system can be
controlled manually by pushing buttons
other than the AUTO button. In this case,
the system works sequentially according
to the order of buttons selected. When
pressing any button except the AUTO
button while using automatic operation,
the functions not selected will be
controlled automatically.
1. Start the vehicle.
2. Set the mode to the desired position. For improving the effectiveness of
heating and cooling, select: - Heating:
- Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the air intake control to the
outside (fresh) air position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning system on.
7. Press the AUTO button to convert to
full automatic control of the system.

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Climate control information screen
selection button
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Push the climate control information
screen selection button to display
climate control information on the audio
or AVN screen. OFF mode
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Push the OFF button to turn the climate
control system off. However, you can still
operate the mode and air intake buttons
as long as the START/STOP button is in the ON position.
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the (
) position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the (
)position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air conditioning system on.
• If the windshield fogs up, set the
mode to the Floor & Defrost (
) or
Press the Front Defrost ( ) mode.
Operation Tips
• To keep dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system, temporarily set the
air intake control to the recirculated
air position. Be sure to return the
control to the fresh air position when
the irritation has passed to keep fresh
air in the vehicle. This will help keep
the driver alert and comfortable.
• To prevent interior fog on the
windshield, set the air intake control
to the fresh air position and fan speed
to the desired position, turn on the air
conditioning system, and adjust the
temperature control to the desired
temperature.

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Air conditioning system operation tips
• If the vehicle has been parked in
direct sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows for a short time
to let the hot air inside the vehicle escape.
• After sufficient cooling has been
achieved, switch back from the
recirculated air to the fresh outside air position.
• To help reduce moisture inside of
the windows on rainy or humid
days, decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle by operating the air
conditioning system with the windows
and sunroof closed.
• Use the air conditioning system every
month for a few minutes to ensure
maximum system performance.
• If you operate the air conditioner
excessively, the difference between
the temperature of the outside air and
that of the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the windshield to
fog up, causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection button
to the (
) position and set the fan
speed control knob to the lowest
speed setting.
System maintenance
Climate control air filter
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[A] : Outside air, [B] : Recirculated air
[C] : Climate control air filter, [D] : Blower
[E] : Evaporator core, [F] : PTC heater
This filter is installed behind the glove
box. It filters the dust or other pollutants
that enter the vehicle through the
heating and air conditioning system.
We recommend that the climate control
air filter be replaced by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer according to the
maintenance schedule. If the vehicle is
being driven in severe conditions such
as dusty or rough roads, more frequent
climate control filter inspections and
changes are required.
If the air flow rate suddenly decreases,
we recommend the system be checked
at an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
• Replace the filter according to the Maintenance Schedule.
If the car is being driven in severe
conditions such as dusty, rough roads,
more frequent climate control air filter
inspections and changes are required
• When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, we recommend that the system be checked by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

Driving your vehicle
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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving elements
are encountered such as water, snow,
ice, mud and sand, take the following
precautions: • Drive cautiously and maintain a longer
braking distance.
• Avoid abrupt braking or steering.
• When your vehicle is stuck in snow,
mud, or sand, accelerate slowly to
avoid unnecessary wheel spinning.
• Put sand, rock salt, tire chains or other
non-slip materials under the wheels
to provide additional traction while
being stuck in ice, snow, or mud.
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn
the steering wheel right and left to clear
the area around your front wheels. Then,
shift back and forth between R (Reverse)
and a forward gear.
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do
not race the vehicle.
To prevent reduction gear wear, wait
until the wheels stop spinning before
shifting gears. Release the accelerator
pedal while shifting, and press lightly on
the accelerator pedal while the reduction
gear wear is in gear. Slowly spinning the
wheels in forward and reverse directions
causes a rocking motion that may free
the vehicle.
WARNING
If the vehicle is stuck and excessive
wheel spin occurs, the temperature
in the tires can increase very quickly.
If the tires become damaged, a tire
blow out or tire explosion can occur.
This condition is dangerous - you and
others may be injured. Do not attempt
this procedure if people or objects are
anywhere near the vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehicle, the
vehicle can overheat quickly, possibly
causing a motor compartment fire or
other damage. Try to avoid spinning the
wheels as much as possible to prevent
overheating of either the tires or the
vehicle. DO NOT allow the vehicle to
spin the wheels above 56 km/h (35
mph).
Information
The ESC system must be turned OFF
before rocking the vehicle.
NOTICE
If you are still stuck after rocking the
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
vehicle overheating, possible damage
to the reduction gear, and tire damage.
See “Towing” in chapter 8.