2023 HYUNDAI KONA Owners Manual

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Wipers and Washers ........................................................................\
............... 5-70Windshield Wipers ........................................................................\
............................. 5-70
Front Windshield Washers ........................................................................\
................. 5-72
Rear Window Wiper and Washer ........................................................................\
...... 5-73
Automatic Climate Control System ................................................................5-74Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning ................................................................. 5-75
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning ...................................................................... 5-75
System Operation ........................................................................\
............................... 5-79
System Maintenance ........................................................................\
......................... 5-81
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging .......................................................... 5-83Automatic Climate Control System......................................................................\
.....5-83
Auto Defogging System (only for automatic climate control system) ................... 5-84
Defroster .....................................................................\
............................................... 5-86
Climate Control Additional Features ............................................................. 5-87Automatic Ventilation ........................................................................\
........................ 5-87
Inside Air Circulation While Operating the Washer Fluid ........................................ 5-87
Storage Compartment ........................................................................\
............ 5-88Center Console Storage ........................................................................\
.................... 5-88
Glove Box ........................................................................\
........................................... 5-88
Sunglass Holder ........................................................................\
................................ 5-89
Multi Box ........................................................................\
............................................ 5-89
Luggage Tray ........................................................................\
..................................... 5-90
Interior Features ........................................................................\
.......................5-91Cup Holder ........................................................................\
.......................................... 5-91
Sunvisor ..................................................................\
....................................................5-92
Power outlet ........................................................................\
.......................................5-92
USB Charger ........................................................................\
.......................................5-93
Wireless Smart Phone Charging System ................................................................. 5-94
Clock ..................................................................\
........................................................ 5-96
Clothes Hanger ........................................................................\
................................... 5-97
Floor Mat Anchor(s) ........................................................................\
............................ 5-97
Luggage Net Holder ........................................................................\
.......................... 5-98
Cargo Area Cover ........................................................................\
.............................. 5-99
Exterior Features ........................................................................\
................... 5-100Roof Side Rails ........................................................................\
.................................. 5-100

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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 Features5-4
Smart Key
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Your HYUNDAI uses a smart key, which
you can use to lock or unlock a door (and
liftgate) and even start the engine even
just carrying the key.
1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Panic
4. Remote start
Locking your vehicle (Touch sensor
type)
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1. Close all of the doors, the hood and the liftgate.
2. Make sure you have the smart key in your possession and touch either the
touch sensor on the door handle (the
engraved part) or press the Door Lock
button (1) on the smart key within 1
second.
3. The doors, hood and trunk are locked.
The chime will sound once and the
hazard warning lights will blink.

[ The door handle button will only
operate when the smart key is within
28~40 inches (0.7~1 m) from the
outside door handle.

[ Make sure the doors are locked by
pulling the door handle.

[ If you locked the door with the touch
sensor on the door handle, the doors
cannot be unlocked with the sensor
within 3 seconds.
ACCESSING YOUR VEHICLE

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Even though you press the outside
door handle button, the doors will not
lock and the chime will sound for three
seconds if any of the following occur:

[The Smart Key is in the vehicle.

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

[ Any door except the liftgate is open.
CAUTION
When you leave your vehicle with
the smart key, make sure to press the
button on the front door handle or
touch the touch sensor on the front
door handle to lock the doors after
close all of the doors, the hood and the
liftgate. If you do not press the button
or touch the touch sensor firmly, the
doors might not be locked so please use
caution.
WARNING
Do not leave the Smart Key in your
vehicle with unsupervised children.
Unattended children could press the
Engine Start/ Stop button and may
operate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehicle
move, which could result in serious
injury or death.
Unlocking your vehicle (Touch
sensor type, When the Two Press
Unlock feature is off)
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To unlock your vehicle using the door
handle touch sensor or the Smart Key:
1. Make sure you have the smart key in
your possession.
2. Put your hand in the door handle or press the Door Unlock button (2) on
the smart key. All doors will unlock
and the hazard warning lights will
blink two times.
3. After unlocking the doors, the doors will automatically re-lock after 30
seconds unless a door is opened.

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Unlocking your vehicle (Touch
sensor type, When the Two Press
Unlock feature is on)
To unlock your vehicle using the door
handle touch sensor or the Smart Key:
1. Make sure you have the smart key in your possession.
2. Put your hand in the door handle or press the Door Unlock button (2) on
the smart key.
3. The driver’s door will unlock.
4. If you touch the door unlock sensor inside of the front door handle to
unlock the doors within 4 seconds,
all of the doors will unlock. When the
doors unlock, the hazard warning
lights will blink two times and the
chime will sound.
5. After unlocking the doors, the doors will automatically re-lock after 30
seconds unless a door is opened. Two Press Unlock Feature
The priority for unlocking the driver door
only, or unlocking all the doors with one
press may be adjusted in the Settings
menu in the infotainment system screen.
The Two Press Unlock feature, when
enabled, will require the user to press
the door unlock button once for driver
door only and twice for unlocking all the
doors.
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Remotely starting vehicle
You can start the vehicle using the
Remote Start button on the smart key.
To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button on the smart key within 32 feet (10 m) from
the vehicle.
2. Press the Remote Start button for more than 2 seconds within 4 seconds
after pressing the door lock button.
3. The hazard warning lights will blink and the engine will start.
4. To turn off the remote start function, press the Remote Start button once.
Information

[The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the
remote start function to start.

[ The engine turns off if you get on the
vehicle without a registered smart key.

[ The engine turns off if you do not get
on the vehicle within 10 minutes after
remotely starting the vehicle.

[ The Remote Start button may not
operate if the smart key is not within 32
feet (10 m).

[ The vehicle will not remotely start if the
engine hood or liftgate is opened.

[ Do not idle the engine for a long period.
Panic button
Press and hold the Panic button (4) for
more than one second. The horn sounds
and hazard warning lights blink for about
30 seconds. To cancel the panic mode,
press any button on the Smart Key.
Start-up
You can start the vehicle without
inserting the key.
For more details, refer to the “Engine
Start/Stop Button” section in chapter 6.
Information
If the smart key is not moved for some
time, the detection function for smart key
operation will pause. Lift the smart key to
activate the detection again.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the smart key:

[Keep the smart key in a cool,
dry place to avoid damage or
malfunction. Exposure to moisture
or high temperature may cause
the internal circuit of the smart key
to malfunction which may not be
covered under warranty.

[ Avoid dropping or throwing the
smart key.

[ Protect the smart key from extreme
temperatures.

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Mechanical key
If the Smart Key does not operate
normally, you can lock or unlock the
driver’s door by using the mechanical
key.
To remove the mechanical key from the
smart key FOB:
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To remove the mechanical key from the
smart key FOB, slide the release lever in
the direction of the arrow (1) and then
pull the mechanical key (2) outward.
To unlock the vehicle using the
mechanical key. insert the mechanical
key into the key hole in the driver door.
To reinstall the mechanical key into the
FOB, insert the key in the top of the key
FOB and push inward until a click sound
is heard.
Loss of a smart key
A maximum of two smart keys can
be registered to a single vehicle. If
you happen to lose your smart key,
it is recommended that you should
immediately take the vehicle and
remaining key to your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or tow the vehicle, if
necessary.
Smart key precautions
The smart key may not work if any of the
following occur:

[ The smart key is close to a radio
transmitter such as a radio station or
an airport which can interfere with
normal operation of the transmitter.

[ The smart key is near a mobile two
way radio system or a mobile phone.

[ Another vehicle’s smart key is being
operated close to your vehicle.
If the smart key does not work correctly,
open and close the door with the
mechanical key. If you have a problem
with the smart key, it is recommended to
contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
If the smart key is in close proximity to
your mobile phone, the signal could be
blocked by your mobile phone’s normal
operational signals. This is specifically
relevant when the phone is active such
as making and receiving calls, text
messaging, and/or sending/receiving
emails. When possible, avoid keeping the
smart key and your mobile phone in the
same location such as a pants or jacket
pocket in order to avoid interference
between the two devices.

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Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following three
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
NOTICE

[Keep the smart key away from
electromagnetic materials that
blocks electromagnetic waves to the
key surface.

[ Always have the smart key with
you when leaving the vehicle. If the
smart key is left near the vehicle, the
vehicle battery may be discharged.
Battery replacement
If the Smart Key is not working properly,
try replacing the battery with a new one.
Battery Type: CR2032
To replace the battery:
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If the Smart Key is not working properly,
try replacing the battery with a new one.
Remove the smart key cover by turning
the screwdriver clockwise by inserting
the screwdriver (-) into the hole.
Battery Type: CR2032
To replace the battery:
1. Remove the mechanical key.
2. Use a slim tool to pry open the rear
cover of the smart key.
3. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery. Make sure the battery
position is correct.
4. Reinstall the rear cover of the smart key.
If you suspect your smart key might have
sustained some damage, or you feel
your smart key is not working correctly,
contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Information
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to
the environment and human
health. Dispose of the battery
according to your local law(s) or
regulations.