2023 HYUNDAI KONA engine

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Good Braking Practices
WARNING
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a complete
stop and continue to depress the brake
pedal. Shift the gear to the P (Park)
position, then apply the parking brake,
and press the Engine Start/Stop button
to the OFF position.
Vehicles parked with the parking brake
not applied or not fully engaged may
roll inadvertently and may cause injury
to the driver and others. ALWAYS apply
the parking brake before exiting the
vehicle.Wet brakes can be dangerous! The
brakes may get wet if the vehicle is
driven through standing water or if it
is washed. Your vehicle will not stop as
quickly if the brakes are wet. Wet brakes
may cause the vehicle to pull to one side.
To dry the brakes, apply the brakes
lightly until the braking action returns to
normal. If the braking action does not
return to normal, stop as soon as it is safe
to do so and call an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer for assistance.
DO NOT drive with your foot resting on
the brake pedal. Even light, but constant
pedal pressure can result in the brakes
overheating, brake wear, and possibly
even brake failure.
If a tire goes flat while you are driving,
apply the brakes gently and keep the
vehicle pointed straight ahead while you
slow down. When you are moving slowly
enough for it to be safe to do so, pull off
the road and stop in a safe location.
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal
when the vehicle is stopped to prevent
the vehicle from rolling forward.
WARNING
Whenever leaving the vehicle or
parking, always come to a complete
stop and continue to depress the brake
pedal. Move the shift lever into the P
(Park) position, then apply the parking
brake, and set the Engine Start/Stop
button in the OFF position.
Vehicles parked with the parking brake
not applied or not fully engaged may
roll inadvertently and may cause injury
to the driver and others. ALWAYS apply
the parking brake before exiting the
vehicle.

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DRIVE MODE INTEGRATED CONTROL SYSTEM
Drive Mode
„Drive mode knob
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„N1 button
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„N2 button
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Information
If N1 or N2 button is set to ‘Drive mode’
from the infotainment system, the drive
mode can be selected by pressing N1 or N2
button.
For more details, please refer to the
infotainment system manual separately
supplied. The drive mode may be selected
according to the driver’s preference or
road condition.
The system resets to be in the NORMAL
mode, when the engine is restarted.
The mode changes, whenever the N1 or
N2 button on the steering wheel or the
Drive mode knob is turned.
NORMAL
SPORT ECO
SNOW
When NORMAL mode is selected, it is
not displayed on the instrument cluster.
When in NORMAL mode, turn the Drive
mode knob to the limit and hold as a
shortcut to N mode.

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When the Drive Mode is set
to ECO mode, the engine and
transmission control logic are
changed to maximize fuel
efficiency.

[ When the ECO mode is selected, the
ECO indicator will illuminate.

[ If the vehicle is set to ECO mode,
when the engine is turned OFF and
restarted, the Drive Mode setting will
change to NORMAL mode.
Information
Fuel efficiency depends on the driver’s
driving habit and road condition.
When ECO mode is activated:

[The acceler
ation response may be
slightly reduced as the accelerator
pedal is depressed moderately.

[ The air conditioner performance may
be limited.

[ The engine noise may get louder.
The above situations are normal
conditions when ECO mode is activated,
to improve fuel efficiency. Limitation of ECO mode operation:
If the following conditions occur while
E

CO mode is operating, the system
operation is limited even though there is
no change in ECO indicator.

[ When the coolant temperature is low:
The system will be limited until engine
performance becomes normal.

[ When driving up a hill:
The system will be limited to gain
power when driving uphill because
engine torque is restricted.
The system will be limited due to the
shift location.

[ When the accelerator pedal is deeply
depressed for a few seconds:
The system will be limited, judging
that the driver wants to speed up.

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SPORT mode
SPORT mode manages
the driving dynamics by
automatically adjusting the
steering effort, the engine and
transmission control logic for
enhanced driving performance.

[ When SPORT mode is selected by
pressing the DRIVE MODE knob, the
SPORT indicator will illuminate.

[ Whenever the engine is restarted,
the Drive Mode will revert back to
NORMAL mode. If SPORT mode is
desired, re-select SPORT mode from
the DRIVE MODE Knob.

[ When SPORT mode is activated:
- The engine RPM will tend to remain raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
- Upshifts are delayed when accelerating
Information
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may
decrease.
SNOW mode
SNOW mode offers special
traction tuning for snow
optimizing available traction in
adverse conditions. Snow mode
adjusts left and right wheel slip
control, engine torque and shift
patterns according to available
traction levels.
N mode
„N1 button
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„N2 button
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N mode may be selected by pressing the
N1 or N2 button.
The system resets to be in the NORMAL
mode, when the engine is restarted.
Information
The driver can set the N1 or N2 button to
N mode on the infotainment system screen.
For more details on N1 or N2 button
setup, refer to “N button” in this chapter.

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N mode
N mode selects the proper
driving mode among SPORT
and SPORT+ for each
components that will effect
the performance of a high-
performance vehicle.

[ When N mode is selected, the N
indicator will illuminate.

[ N mode (SPORT/SPORT+) manages
the driving dynamics by automatically
adjusting the steering effort, and the
engine and transmission control logic
for enhanced driver performance.

[ When N mode (SPORT/SPORT+) is
activated:
- The engine RPM will tend to remain raised over a certain length of time
even after releasing the accelerator
- Upshifts are delayed when accelerating
Information
In SPORT or N mode, the fuel efficiency
may decrease.
CUSTOM mode
The driver can set the two
types of CUSTOM mode
(CUSTOM 1/CUSTOM 2). In
CUSTOM mode, they can
select the drive mode for each
component they prefer on the
infotainment system screen.

[ Engine : NORMAL/SPORT/ SPORT+

[ Transmission : NORMAL/SPORT/
SPORT+
- CREEP START function*1 ON/OFF

[ E-LSD (Electronic Limited Slip
Differential) : NORMAL/SPORT

[ Suspension : NORMAL/SPORT/
SPORT+

[ Steering : NORMAL/SPORT/ SPORT+

[ ESC (Electronic Stability Control) :
NORMAL/SPORT/OFF

[ Exhaust sound : NORMAL/ SPORT/
SPORT+
*1 CREEP START function (default setting
ON) : When OFF is set, vehicle will not
start automatically even if the brake
pedal is not pressed in D stop state.
For more details, refer to the
infotainment system manual separately
supplied.

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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.

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Vehicle Characteristic
The characteristic of each components varies according to which drive mode is
selected by pressing the N1 or N2 button on the steering wheel or the DRIVE MODE
knob.
DCT ComponentDRIVE MODE Knob
ECO mode NORMAL mode SPORT mode
Engine &
Driving E

ngine
ECONORMAL SPORT
Transmission*
½ ECONORMAL SPORT
e-LSD*
º NORMALNORMAL SPORT
Chassis Suspension
NORMALNORMAL SPORT
Steering NORMALNORMAL SPORT
ESC *
» NORMALNORMALNORMAL
Sound Exhaust sound *
¼ECO NORMAL SPORT
DCT Component N mode
NGS Button
(N Grin Shift)
N mode CUSTOM mode
Engine &
Driving E

ngine
SPORT+ NORMAL / SPORT / SPORT+ SPORT+
Transmission*
½ SPORT+ NORMAL / SPORT / SPORT+ SPORT+
e-LSD*
º SPORT NORMAL / SPORT
Maintain mode
before entering NGS
Chassis Suspension SPORT+ NORMAL / SPORT / SPORT+
Steering SPORT+ NORMAL / SPORT / SPORT+
ESC *
»
SPORT NORMAL / SPORT / OFF
Sound Exhaust sound *
¼ SPORT+ NORMAL / SPORT / SPORT+ SPORT+
*1 : Electronic Limited Slip Differential
*2 : Electronic Stability Control
*3 : The exhaust sound changes according to the mode selected. [Quietest] ECO/
NORMAL mode < SPORT mode < N mode [Loudest]
An exhaust crackle sound, to deliver emotional effect, is produced while driving
when the accelerator pedal is released right after being depressed. This exhaust
sound effect will be heard when SPORT+ is selected for the Sound component. To
urn it off, select NORMAL or SPORT for the Engine component in CUSTOM mode.
Please be aware and be mindful when using exhaust sound system in SPORT+ mode
as the pops and bangs can cause disturbance to your neighbors when using it in
a crowded public area, closed parking spaces, and/or residential area.We strongly
recommend to use it with consideration.
*4 : Automatic creep start function can be turned ON / OFF in CUSTOM setup menu.
DCT : Dual Clutch Transmission

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1. Press the ‘Launch control’ tab.
2. Press the ‘< (Left)’ or ‘> (Right)’ to set the engine RPM for launch control.
3. Press ‘Activate’ to enter Launch Control ready state.
4. Press ‘Reset RPM’ to reset engine RPM to default launch control engine
speed.
Launch control on and off
1. Select N mode (N mode indicator will illuminate on the cluster) or select
SPORT+ for the engine mode in
CUSTOM mode.
2. Check that the ESC mode is ESC SPORT or ESC OFF. If not, press ESC
OFF button to set the ESC mode to
ESC SPORT or ESC OFF (Indicator
illuminates on the cluster). (Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) does not
operate when ESC OFF.)
3. Shift the gear to D (Drive) or M (Manual shift mode). (When Manual
shift mode is selected, driver must
shift manually.) 4.
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