2023 HYUNDAI KONA EV wipers

Foreword / Electric Vehicle System Overview
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Electric Vehicle (EVs)
An electric vehicle is driven using a
battery and an electric motor. While
general vehicles use an internal
combustion engine and gasoline as fuel,
electric vehicles use electrical energy
that is charged inside the high voltage
battery. As a result, electric vehicles are
eco-friendly in that they do not require
fuel and do not emit exhaust gases.
Characteristics of Electric
Vehicles (EVs)
1. EVs are using the electrical energy that is charged inside the high voltage
battery. In terms of air pollution and
greenhouse gas emissions, EVs are
cleaner than conventional vehicles.
2. A 150 kW electric drive motor mated to a reduction gearbox comprises
the vehicle drivetrain. This electric-
only powertrain significantly reduces
engine room noise and vibration while driving.
3. When decelerating or driving downhill, regenerative braking is
utilized to charge the high voltage
battery. This helps to minimize energy
loss and increases vehicle range.
4. When the state of charge (SOC) of the
battery is low, the EV battery can be
recharged through several different
charging methods. Refer to “Charging
Information” later in this section.
Information
What does regenerative braking do?
It uses an electric motor when decelerating and braking and transforms kinetic
energy to electrical energy in order to
charge the high voltage battery. (Torque
is applied in the opposite direction when
decelerating to generate braking force and
electric energy.)
Battery Information
• The vehicle is composed of a high
voltage battery that drives the motor
and air-conditioner, and an auxiliary
battery (12 V) that drives the lamps,
wipers, and audio system.
• The auxiliary battery is automatically
charged when the vehicle is in the
ready (
) mode or the high voltage
battery is being charged.
eleCTriC VeHiCle

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main ComponenTs oF eleCTriC VeHiCle
Main Components of Electric
Vehicle
• On-Board Charger (OBC) : A device
that charges the high voltage battery
by converting AC power from a
charging station to DC power. Inverter
: A device that transforms direct
current (DC) from the high voltage
battery into alternating current (AC)
to supply power to the electric motor
and transforms AC back into DC when
available to charge the high voltage
battery.
• LDC : An LDC is a Low Voltage DC-to-
DC converter that transforms power
from the high voltage battery to the
low voltage battery (12V) in order
to supply electrical power to the
vehicle to operate the lights, wipers,
multimedia, etc.
• Electric Motor : A device that
converts electrical energy from the
high voltage battery into mechanical
energy which is then transferred as
rotational torque to the wheels in
order to drive the vehicle.
• Reduction gear : Delivers rotational
force of the motor to the tires at
appropriate speeds and torque.
• EV Battery (Lithium-ion) : On board
high voltage storage device with a
capacity up to 64 kWh

à OBC : On-Board Charger

à LDC : Low Voltage DC-DC Converter
WARNING
• Do not intentionally remove
or disassemble high voltage
components and high voltage
battery connectors and wires. Also,
be careful not to damage high
voltage components and the high
voltage battery. It may cause serious
injury and significantly impact the
performance and durability of the
vehicle.
• When inspection and maintenance
is required for high voltage
components and the high voltage
battery, we recommend that you
contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
High Voltage Battery
(lithium-ion polymer)
• The charge amount of the high
voltage battery may gradually
decrease when the vehicle is not
being driven.
• The battery capacity of the high
voltage battery may decrease when
the vehicle is stored in high/low
temperatures.
• Electric range may vary depending
on the driving conditions, even if the
charge amount is the same. The high
voltage battery may expend more
energy when driving at high speed or
uphill. These actions may reduce the
vehicle electric range.
• The high voltage battery is used when
using the air-conditioner / heater. This
may reduce the vehicle range. Make
sure to set moderate temperatures
when using the air-conditioner/heater.
• Natural degradation may occur with
the high voltage battery depending
on the number of years the vehicle
is used. This may reduce the vehicle
range.

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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

Convenient features
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„„Front windshield wiper/washer
OTLE045161
„„Rear windshield wiper/washer
OTLE045508
A. Wiper speed control
• MIST – Single wipe
• OFF – Off
• INT – Intermittent wipe
AUTO* – Auto control wipe
• LO– Low wiper speed
• HI – High wiper speed
B. Auto control wipe time adjustment
C. Wash with brief wipes (front)
(pull lever towards you)
D. Rear wiper control*
• HI – High wiper speed
• LO – Low wiper speed
• OFF – Off
E. Wash with brief wipes (rear) (push lever away from you)
* : if equipped
Front windshield wipers
Operate as follows when the START/
STOP button is in the ON position.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, move the lever down (
) or up (MIST)
and release it. The wipers will
operate continuously if the lever is held in this position.
OFF : Wiper is not in operation.
INT : Wipers operate intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this
mode in light rain or mist. To vary
the speed setting, turn the speed
control knob.
AUTO : The rain sensor located on the
upper end of the windshield
glass senses the amount of
rainfall and controls the wiping
cycle for the proper interval.
The more it rains, the faster the
wiper operates. When the rain
stops, the wiper stops. To vary
the speed setting, turn the speed
control knob (B).
LO : Normal wiper speed
HI : Fast wiper speed
Information
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or until
the snow and/or ice is removed before
using the windshield wipers to ensure
proper operation.
If you do not remove the snow and/or ice
before using the wiper and washer, it may
damage the wiper and washer system.
Wipers and Washers

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AUTO (Automatic) control (if equipped)
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Rain Sensor
The rain sensor located on the upper end
of the windshield glass senses the
amount of rainfall and controls the
wiping cycle for the proper interval. The
wiper operation time will be
automatically controlled depends on
rainfall.
When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the sensitivity setting, turn the
sensitivity control knob (1).
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the START/STOP button is in the
ON position, the wiper will operate once
to perform a self-check of the system.
Set the wiper to OFF position when the
wiper is not in use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury from the
windshield wipers, when the vehicle is running and the windshield wiper
switch is placed in the AUTO mode: • Do not touch the upper end of the
windshield glass facing the rain
sensor.
• Do not wipe the upper end of the
windshield glass with a damp or wet
cloth.
• Do not put pressure on the windshield glass.
• Set the wiper switch to the OFF
position when the wiper is not in use.
NOTICE
• When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the O (OFF) position
to stop the auto wiper operation. The
the switch is set in the AUTO mode
while washing the vehicle.
• Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the passenger side windshield glass.
Damage to system parts could occur
and may not be covered by your
vehicle warranty.
• Because of using a photo sensor,
temporary malfunction could occur
according to sudden ambient light
change made by stone and dust while driving.

Convenient features
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Front windshield washers
OTLE045163
In the OFF (O) position, pull the lever
gently toward you to spray washer fluid
on the windshield and to run the wipers
1-3 cycles.
The spray and wiper operation will
continue until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, you may
need to add washer fluid to the washer
fluid reservoir.
WARNING
When the outside temperature is below
freezing, ALWAYS warm the windshield
using the defroster to prevent the
washer fluid from freezing on the
windshield and obscuring your vision
which could result in an accident and
serious injury or death.
CAUTION
• To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.
• To prevent possible damage to the
wipers or windshield, do not operate
the wipers when the windshield is
dry.
• To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do
not attempt to move the wipers
manually.
• To prevent possible damage to the
wipers and washer system, use anti-
freezing washer fluids in the winter
season or cold weather.

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Rear window wiper and washer
switch (if equipped)
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The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the wiper
and washer switch lever.
Turn the switch to the desired position to
operate the rear wiper and washer. HI – High wiper speed
LO – Low wiper speed OFF – Off
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Push the lever away from you to spray
rear washer fluid and to run the rear
wiper 1~3 cycles. The spray and wiper
operation will continue until you release
the lever.
Auto rear wiper (if equipped)
The rear wiper will operate while the
vehicle is in reverse with the front wipers
ON by selecting the function on the LCD
display.
Go to ‘User Settings → Convenience →
Auto Rear Wiper (reverse)’.

Maintenance
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WIPER BLADES
Blade inspection
Contamination of either the windshield
or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wipers.
Common sources of contamination are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes. If
the blades are not wiping properly, clean
both the window and the blades with a
good cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
arms or other components, do not: • Use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
• Attempt to move the wipers
manually.
• Use non-specified wiper blades.
Information
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been known to make the windshield difficult to clean.
Information
Wiper blades are a consumable item and
normal wear of the wipers may not be
covered by your vehicle warranty.
Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
NOTICE
• In order to prevent damage to the hood and the wiper arms, the wiper
arms should only be lifted when in
the top wiping position.
• Always return the wiper arms to the
windshield before driving.