2023 HYUNDAI KONA remote control

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Infotainment System ........................................................................\
............. 5-101USB Port ........................................................................\
............................................ 5-101
Antenna ...................................................................\
................................................... 5-101
Steering Wheel Remote Controls ........................................................................\
.... 5-102
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ........................................................................\
..... 5-103
Voice Recognition ........................................................................\
............................ 5-103
Infotainment System ........................................................................\
....................... 5-103
How Vehicle Radio Works ........................................................................\
................ 5-104
5. Convenient Features

Convenient Features5-16
CAUTION
The engine can be turned on if the
registered smartphone or card key is
placed on the interior authentication
pad (wireless charger). Do not leave
unsupervised children or people who
are not aware of the system since it
can result in serious injury or death.
Always have the registered digital key
(smartphone) or card key with you to
prevent vehicle theft when leaving the
vehicle.
For more information, refer to the
Engine Start/Stop button in chapter 6.
Remote Control with Digital Key
To use the remote control function with
y
our android smartphone, Bluetooth
must be turned on.
Remote Control Connection with Digital
Key
1. Open Hyundai digital key application on the smartphone. Select the
vehicle to activate the remote control
function as a main vehicle.
2. Approach with the activated smartphone app to your vehicle
and you can check whether the
connection is available. If it enables
your smartphone to connect, connect
with your vehicle by pressing the
connect button. The remote control
function is activated after completing
the process.
Remote Control Operation with Digital
Key
You can execute the remote control
operation including door lock/unlock,
panic on/off, remote start / remote
stop. The icon for each function will
be highlighted and alarm/vibration
also provided when the operation is
performed.
Note that you cannot lock your vehicle
using the Hyundai digital key app if any
of the following occurs:

[ The Engine Start/Stop button is in
ACC or ON position.

[ Any doors are open.
When the smartphone and the vehicle
are connected by the Bluetooth function
but the remote control command
cannot be received over 5 minutes, the
remote control connection is cancelled
automatically.

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5-17
CAUTION

[If metallic window tint was applied
to your vehicle, it may cause
bad Bluetooth connection or
performance degradation of the
digital key.

[ If multiple users operate the remote
control function simultaneously, the
connection between the digital key
and the vehicle might result in failed
commands. Please connect and
operate the remote control function
only the necessary user.

[ When using the remote control
operation to lock the vehicle, the
user should wait until the door lock
is confirmed (the chime sounds once
and the hazard warning lights blink).

[ The remote functions of the Digital
Key app enables the vehicle to be
controlled from a set distance. If
the digital key or the vehicle goes
beyond the operable distance, the
remote control function might be
disconnected or cancelled.

[ If the digital key (smartphone) is
connected with the vehicle for the
remote control, the driver with the
key goes far away from the vehicle,
the function might not work.

[ If the remote control operation
is executed where the mobile
connection is weak, Bluetooth
connection is poor due to several
Bluetooth devices or there is an
object such as metal or concrete, it
might be delayed or the operable
distance might decrease. You should
not cover the smartphone with your
hand or place other devices which
can cause frequency interference. It
may result in poor performance.

[ If the remote control function is not
available, please use NFC function to
lock or unlock the doors. Remote Start with Digital Key

[
When the shift lever of your vehicle
is in P (Park) and all of the doors
including trunk and hood is locked
and the vehicle is off, press the Door
Lock button in the Hyundai Digital
Key app then press the Remote Start
button within 4 seconds.
You can confirm the engine is on if the
hazard warning lights blinks two times
and the chime sounds.

[ If you want to turn off the engine,
press Remote Engine Stop. Air
Conditioner / Heating system
maintains the same status as when
you last used the vehicle.

[ Unless you put the registered digital
key(smartphone) on the interior
authentication pad (wireless charger)
when the remote start function is on,
the engine will turn off.

[ If you do not get on the vehicle within
10 minutes after the engine turns on,
the vehicle will turn off.
For more information, refer to the Engine
Start/Stop button in chapter 6.

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5-19
CAUTION

[Do not leave the registered digital
key (smartphone) and card key in
your vehicle. Please carry around
your keys all the times.

[ If you happen to lose your digital
key (smartphone) or card key
registered as a main user’s key, you
should immediately delete the key
on the vehicle’s key menu. For more
information, refer to the Digital Key
Deletion in this chapter.

[ If you registered your digital key
(smartphone) or card key in the
vehicle, a message appears on the
instrument cluster and let you know
the key is registered.
(Message: Digital key(s) active.)

[ If you buy a used vehicle, you should
confirm the message and delete the
registered smartphone key and card
key. In this case, you should carry
your smart key.

[ If you keep place the NFC card
of the digital key on the interior
authentication pad (wireless
charger) while driving, it may cause a
malfunction of the NFC card.

[ You should remove your NFC card
of the digital key on the interior
authentication pad after turning on
the engine.

[ Hyundai digital key app may not
work properly when the NFC or
Bluetooth communication between
smartphone and car is not good.
[
If the remote control operation
is executed where the mobile
connection is weak, Bluetooth
connection is poor due to lots of
Bluetooth devices or there is an
object such as metal or concrete, it
might be delayed or the operable
distance might decrease. Especially,
you should not cover the smartphone
with your hand or place other
devices which can cause frequency
interference. It may result in poor
performance.

[ If the remote control function is not
activated, please use NFC function to
lock or unlock the doors

[ You should be careful not to
press the remote control button
on the digital key (smartphone)
accidentally.

[ If the digital key (smartphone) is
discharged or defective or you
cannot use the digital key since the
vehicle battery is discharged, use the
inside door lock button to lock all of
the doors.

Convenient Features5-48
Side View Mirrors
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Your vehicle is equipped with both left-
hand and right-hand side view mirrors.
The mirrors can be adjusted remotely
with the mirror adjustment control
switch. The side view mirrors can be
folded to help prevent damage when
going through an automatic car wash or
when passing through a narrow street.
The right side view mirror is convex.
Objects seen in the mirror are closer than
they appear.
Use the inside rear view mirror or look
back directly to determine the actual
distance of other vehicles prior to
changing lanes.
Make sure to adjust the side view mirrors
to your desired position before you begin
driving.
WARNING
Do not adjust or fold the side view
mirrors while driving. This may cause
loss of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
NOTICE

[ Do not scrape ice off the mirror face;
this may damage the surface of the
glass.

[ If the mirror is jammed with ice, do
not adjust the mirror by force. Use an
approved spray de-icer (not radiator
antifreeze) spray, or a sponge or soft
cloth with very warm water, or move
the vehicle to a warm place and
allow the ice to melt.

[ Do not clean the mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum
based cleaning products.

Convenient Features5-102
Steering Wheel Remote Controls
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The steering wheel audio control
switches are installed for your
convenience.
NOTICE
Do not operate multiple audio remote
control buttons simultaneously.
VOLUME ( + / - ) (1)

[ Move the VOLUME toggle switch up
to increase volume.

[ Move the VOLUME toggle switch
down to decrease volume.
SEEK/PRESET (/ ) (2)
If the SEEK/PRESET toggle switch is
moved up or down and held for 0.8
seconds or more, it will function in the
following modes.
RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK select
s

witch. It will SEEK until you release the
switch.
MEDIA mode
It will function as the FF/REW switch.
If the SEEK/PRESET t

oggle switch is
moved up or down, it will function in the
following modes.
RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STATION
UP/DOWN s
witch.
MEDIA mode
It will function as the TRACK UP/ DOWN
s
witch.
MODE () (3)
Press the MODE button to select Radio,
Disc, or AUX.
MUTE () (4)

[ Press the button to mute the sound.

[ Press the button again to activate the
sound.
Information
Detailed information for audio control
buttons are described in the following
pages in this chapter.

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Before Driving ........................................................................\
........................... 6-4Before Entering the Vehicle ........................................................................\
................ 6-4
Before Starting ........................................................................\
.................................... 6-4
Engine Start/Stop button ........................................................................\
......... 6-5Engine Start/Stop Button Positions ........................................................................\
... 6-6
Starting the Engine ........................................................................\
.............................. 6-7
Turning Off the Engine ........................................................................\
........................ 6-8
Remote Start ........................................................................\
........................................ 6-9
Dual Clutch Transmission ........................................................................\
.......6-10Dual Clutch Transmission Operation ........................................................................\
6-10
Parking .................................................................\
........................................................6-17
Good Driving Practices ........................................................................\
..................... 6-18
Braking System ........................................................................\
........................6-19Power-Assist Brakes ........................................................................\
........................... 6-19
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator......................................................................\
.................. 6-19
High Performance Brake.......................................................................\
.................... 6-20
Parking Brake ........................................................................\
..................................... 6-20
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................................................................\
........... 6-22
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................................................\
..... 6-23
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) ......................................................................6-28
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) ........................................................................\
......... 6-30
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ........................................................................\
......... 6-30
Good Braking Practices ................................................................\
.............................6-33
Electronic Control Suspension (ECS) ............................................................ 6-34
Electronic Limited Slip Differential ................................................................ 6-35
Warning Messages ........................................................................\
............................ 6-36
N Button ........................................................................\
.................................. 6-37N1/N2 Button Settings ........................................................................\
....................... 6-37
Drive Mode Integrated Control System ........................................................ 6-38Drive Mode ........................................................................\
........................................ 6-38
N mode ........................................................................\
.............................................. 6-40
NGS (N Grin Shift) .....................................................................\
................................ 6-42
Vehicle Characteristic ........................................................................\
....................... 6-43
6. Driving your vehicle

Driving your vehicle6-42
NGS (N Grin Shift)
Controls engine / transmission to
maximum performance when pressing
NGS button on the steering wheel
remote control in situations where rapid
acceleration is required.
Functional description and
operating conditions
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When NGS button is pressed:

[ Automatically shifts to the lowest
allowable gear (Automatic shifting is
not performed in manual shift mode)

[ Turbo is in overboost mode (For
added power and torque)

[ N Grin Shift is available for 20 Seconds

[ N Grin Shift can be reused 40 seconds
later after using the function for 20
seconds
N Grin Shift will turn off during operation
or will not operate when:

[ Changing Drive-mode during N Grin
Shift operation

[ Engine check light is on

[ Transmission high temperature
(overheating) lights on

[ Transmission malfunction

[ Shift lever is in P/ R/ N

[ Using N Grin Shift within 40 seconds
after using the function for 20
seconds
„Activated „Non-operating
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CAUTION

[The driver should hold the
responsibility to safely drive and
control the vehicle when using N
Grin Shift.

[ Do not attempt dangerous driving
while using N Grin Shift.

[ It is recommended to use after
vehicle break-in and continuous
use of N Grin Shift can overload
the vehicle components such as
transmission, engine and drive shaft.