2023 HYUNDAI KONA Owners Manual

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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.
If this occurs, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
NOTICE
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.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- The electric power steering warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
the electric power steering.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Charging system warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with either
the alt

ernator or electrical charging
system.
If there is a malfunction with either the
alternator
or electrical charging system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe loca
tion and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or
breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly, there
may be a problem in the electrical
charging system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.

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Engine oil pressure warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe loca
tion and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details,
refer to “Engine Oil” section in
chapter 9). If the level is low, add oil
as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
Continued driving with the warning
light on may cause engine failure.
NOTICE

[If the engine does not stop
immediately after the Engine Oil
Pressure warning light is illuminated,
severe damage could result.

[ If the warning light stays on while the
engine is running, it indicates that
there may be serious engine damage
or malfunction. In this case:
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so.
2. Turn off the engine and check the
oil level. If the oil level is low, fill
the engine oil to the proper level.
3. Start the engine again. If the
warning light stays on after the
engine is started, turn the engine
off immediately. If this occurs,
have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Engine oil level warning light
The engine oil level warning light
illuminates when the engine oil level
should be checked.
If the warning light comes on, check the
engine oil level as soon as possible and
add engine oil as required.
Slowly pour the recommended oil little
by little into a funnel. (Oil refill capacity :
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Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer
to “Recommended lubricants and
capacities” in chapter 2.)
Do not overfill the engine oil. Make sure
the oil level is not above F (Full) mark on
the dipstick.
Information

[If you travel approximately 30 ~ 60
miles (50 km ~100 km) after the engine
warms up, after adding the engine oil,
the warning light will go off.

[ Cycle the ignition from OFF to ON 3
times within 10 seconds, the warning
light will go off immediately. However,
when you turn off the warning light
without adding the engine oil, the light
will come on again after traveling
approximately 30 ~ 60 miles (50 ~ 100
km) after the engine warms up.
NOTICE
If the light comes on continuously after
adding the engine oil and travelling
approximately 30 ~ 60 miles (50~100
km) after the engine warms up, we
recommend that the system be checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Even if this light doesn’t come on after
the engine has started, the engine oil
level should be periodically checked
and topped up if required.

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Low fuel level warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When the fuel tank is nearly empty.
A
dd fuel as soon as possible.
NOTICE
Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning
light on or with the fuel level below “E
or 0” can cause the engine to misfire
and damage the catalytic converter.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL)
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.

- The malfunction indicator light
illuminates for about 3 seconds and
then goes off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
either the emission control system or
the engine or the vehicle powertrain.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
NOTICE
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to
the emission control system which
could affect drivability and/or fuel
economy.
NOTICE
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic
converter damage is possible which
could result in loss of engine power.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
Low tire pressure warning
light
This warning light illuminates:

[When y
ou set the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- The low tire pressure warning light illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.

[ When one or more of your tires are
significantly underinflated. (The
location of the underinflated tires are
displayed on the LCD display.)
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in
chapter 8.
This warning light remains ON after
blinking for
approximately 60 seconds, or
repeatedly blinks ON and OFF in 3 second
intervals:
When there is a malfunction with the
TPMS.
If this occur

s, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)” section in
chapter 8.
WARNING
Safe Stopping

[ The TPMS cannot alert you to severe
and sudden tire damage caused by
external factors.

[ If you notice any vehicle instability,
immediately take your foot off the
accelerator pedal, apply the brakes
gradually with light force, and slowly
move to a safe position off the road.

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Forward Safety warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:

[When y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The Forward Safety warning light illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to “Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)”
section in chapter 7.
Lane Safety indicator light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:

[ [Gr
een] When Lane Keeping Assist
operating conditions are satisfied.

[ [White] When Lane Keeping Assist
operating conditions are not satisfied.

[ [Yellow] Whenever there is a
malfunction with Lane Keeping Assist.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
For more details, refer to “Lane Keeping
Assist (LKA)” section in chapter 7.
LED headlight warning light
(if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the ignition switch or
the Engine Start/Stop button to the
ON position.
- The LED headlight warning light illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
the LED headlight.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
This warning light blinks:
Whenever there is a malfunction with a
LED headligh
t related part.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
Continuous driving with the LED
Headlight warning light on or blinking
can reduce LED headlight life.

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Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- The Electronic Stability Control indicator light illuminates for about
3 seconds and then goes off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
ESC system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:
While ESC is operating.
F
or more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” section in
chapter 6.
Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- The ESC OFF indicator light illuminates for approximately 3
seconds and then goes off.

[ When you deactivate ESC system by
pressing the ESC OFF button.
For more details, refer to “Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)” section in
chapter 6.
Immobilizer Indicator Light
(with smart key)
This indicator light illuminates for up to
30 seconds:

[ When the v
ehicle detects the smart
key in the vehicle with the Engine
Start/Stop button in the ACC or ON
position.
- At this time, you can start the engine.

- The indicator light goes off after
starting the engine.
This indicator light blinks for a few
seconds:

[ When the smart k
ey is not in the
vehicle.
- At this time, you cannot start the engine.
This indicator light illuminates for 2
seconds and goes off:

[ If the smart k
ey is in the vehicle and
the Engine Start/Stop button is ON,
but the vehicle cannot detect the
smart key.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
This indicator light blinks:

[ When ther
e is a malfunction with the
immobilizer system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

[When y
ou set the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.

- The downhill brake control indicator
light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.

[ When you activate the system by
pressing the DBC button.
This indicator light blinks:
When Downhill Brake Control system is
oper
ating.
This indicator light illuminates yellow:
Whenever there is a malfunction with
Do
wnhill Brake Control system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
For more details, refer to "Downhill
Brake Control (DBC)“ section in chapter
6.
Turn signal indicator light
This indicator light blinks:
When you operate the turn signal
indica
tor stalk.
If any of the following occur, there may
be a malfunction with the turn signal
system.
- The turn signal indicator light
illuminates but does not blink

- The turn signal indicator light blinks
rapidly

- The turn signal indicator light does not
illuminate at all
If any of these conditions occur, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
High beam indicator light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When the headlamps ar
e on and in
the high beam position

[ When the turn signal lever is pulled
into the Flash-to-Pass position.

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Low Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When the headlamps ar
e on.
Light ON Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

[When the tail ligh
ts or headlamps are
on.
High Beam Assist indicator
light (if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When the high-beam is on with the light
s
witch in the AUTO position.
If your vehicle detects oncoming or
preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist
will switch the high beam to low beam
automatically.
For more details, refer to “High Beam
Assist (HBA)” section in chapter 5.
Cruise Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:
When Cruise Control is enabled.
F
or more details, refer to “Cruise
Control (CC)” in chapter 7.
SPORT Mode Indicator Light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates
When you select "SPORT" mode as drive
mode.
F

or more details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System" in chapter
6.
ECO Mode Indicator Light
(if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou select “ECO” mode as drive
mode.
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode
Integrated Control System” in chapter
6.

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Master warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction in operation
in an
y of the following systems:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning malfunction (if equipped)
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar blocked (if equipped)
- LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped)
- High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) malfunction
To identify the details of the warning,
look at the LCD display.
N Mode Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou select “N” mode as drive
mode.
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode
Integrated Control System” in chapter
6.
CUSTOM Mode Indicator
Light
This indicator light illuminates:

[ When y
ou select “CUSTOM” mode as
drive mode.
For more details, refer to “Drive Mode
Integrated Control System” in chapter
6.