2023 HYUNDAI KONA assist

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Electric Power Steering (EPS)
For information on steering modes,
please refer to the separately supplied
infotainment system manual.
The system assists you with steering the
vehicle. If the vehicle is turned off or
if the power steering system becomes
inoperative, you may still steer the
vehicle, but it will require increased
steering effort.
Should you notice any change in the
effort required to steer during normal
vehicle operation, have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
CAUTION

[If Electric Power Steering does not
operate normally, the warning
light and the message ‘Check motor
driven power steering’ will illuminate
on the instrument cluster. You may
steer the vehicle, but it will require
increased steering efforts. Take your
vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer or to a service station and
have the system checked as soon as
possible.

[ When abnormality is detected in
the electric power steering system,
to prevent a deadly accident, the
steering assist function will stop. At
this time, the warning light turns on
or blinks on the cluster. The steering
wheel may become difficult to
control or operate. Have your vehicle
checked immediately, after moving
the vehicle to a safe zone.
Information
The following symptoms may occur during
normal vehicle operation:

[The steering effort may be high
immediately after pressing the Engine
Start/Stop button to the ON position.
This happens as the system performs
the EPS system diagnostics. When the
diagnostics are completed, the steering
wheel effort will return to its normal
condition.

[ When the battery voltage is low, you
might have to put more steering effort.
However, it is a temporary condition so
that it will return to normal condition
after charging the battery.

[ A click noise may be heard from the
EPS relay after the Engine Start/Stop
button is in the ON or OFF position.

[ Motor noise may be heard when the
vehicle is at a stop or at a low driving
speed.

[ When you operate the steering wheel
in low temperatures, abnormal noise
may occur. If the temperature rises, the
noise will disappear. This is a normal
condition.

[ When an error is detected from EPS,
the steering effort assist function will
not be activated in order to prevent
fatal accidents. Instrument cluster
warning lights may be on or the
steering effort may be high. If these
symptoms occur, drive the vehicle to
a safe area as soon as it is safe to do
so. Have the system checked by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.
STEERING WHEEL

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Position lamp position ()
The position lamp, license plate lamp
and ins
trument panel lamp are turned
ON.
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Headlamp position ()
The headlamp, position lamp, license
pla
te lamp and instrument panel lamp
are turned ON.
Information
The Engine Start/Stop Button must be in
the ON position to turn on the headlamp.
High beam operation
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To turn on the high beam headlamp,
push the lever away from you. The lever
will return to its original position.
The high beam indicator will light when
the headlamp high beams are switched
on.
To turn off the high beam headlamp, pull
the lever towards you. The low beams
will turn on.
WARNING
Do not use high beam when there are
other vehicles approaching you. Using
high beam could obstruct the other
driver’s vision.
For more information, refer to the “High
Beam Assist (HBA) ” section in this
chapter.

Convenient Features5-68
High Beam Assist Operation
Display and control

[ After selecting ‘High Beam Assist’
in the Settings menu, High Beam
Assist will operate by following the
procedure below.
- Place the headlamp switch in the AUTO position and push
the headlamp lever towards the
instrument cluster. The High Beam
Assist (
) indicator light will
illuminate on the cluster and High
Beam Assist will be enabled.
- When High Beam Assist is enabled, high beam will turn on when vehicle
speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).
When vehicle speed is below 15
mph (25 km/h), high beam will turn
off.
- The High Beam (
) indicator light
will illuminate on the cluster when
high beam is on.

[ When High Beam Assist is operating, if
the headlamp lever or switch is used,
High Beam Assist operates as follow:
- If the headlamp lever is pulled towards you when the high beam
is off, the high beam will turn on
without High Beam Assist canceled.
When you let go of the headlamp
lever, the lever will move to the
middle and the high beam will turn
off.
- If the headlamp lever is pulled towards you when the high beam is
on by High Beam Assist, low beam
will turn on and High Beam Assist
will turn off.
- If the headlamp switch is placed from AUTO to another position
(headlamp/position/off), High
Beam Assist will turn off and the
corresponding lamp will turn on.
[
When High Beam Assist is operating,
high beam switches to low beam if
any of the following conditions occur:
- When the headlamp of an oncoming vehicle is detected.
- When the tail lamp of a vehicle in front is detected.
- When the headlamp or tail lamp of a motorcycle or a bicycle is detected.

- When the surrounding ambient light
is bright enough that high beams
are not required.

- When streetlights or other lights are
detected.

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High Beam Assist Malfunction
and Limitations
High Beam Assist malfunction
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When High Beam Assist is not working
properly, the ‘Check High Beam Assist
(HBA) system’ warning message will
appear and (
)warning light will
illuminate on the cluster. Have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Limitations of High Beam Assist
High Beam Assist may not work properly
in the following situations:

[ Light from an oncoming or front
vehicle is not detected because of
lamp damage, or because it is hidden
from sight, etc.

[ Headlamp of an oncoming or front
vehicle is covered with dust, snow or
water.

[ A front vehicle’s headlamps are off,
but the fog lamps are on, etc.

[ There is a lamp that has a similar
shape as a vehicle’s lamp.

[ Headlamps have been damaged or
not repaired properly.

[ Headlamps are not aimed properly.

[ Driving on a narrow-curved road,
rough road, uphill or downhill.

[ Vehicle in front is partially visible on a
crossroad or curved road.

[ There is a traffic light, reflecting sign,
flashing sign or mirror ahead.
[
There is a temporary reflector or flash
ahead (construction area).

[ The road conditions are bad such as
being wet, iced or covered with snow.

[ A vehicle suddenly appears from a
curve.

[ The vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or
is being towed.

[ Light from an oncoming or front
vehicle is not detected due to
obstacles in the air such as exhaust
fume, smoke, fog, snow, or water spay
or blizzard on the road, or fogging in
the lamp, etc.
Information
For more details on the limitations of the
front view camera, refer to “Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section
in chapter 7.
WARNING

[At times, High Beam Assist may not
work properly. High Beam Assist is
for your convenience only. It is the
responsibility of the driver for safe
driving practices and always check
the road conditions for your safety.

[ When High Beam Assist does
not operate properly, change
the headlamp position manually
between high beam and low beam.

6
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

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ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON
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Whenever the front door is opened, the
Engine Start/Stop button will illuminate
and will go off 30 seconds after the door
is closed.
WARNING
To turn the vehicle off in an emergency:
Press and hold the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than two seconds OR
Rapidly press and release the Engine
Start/Stop button three times (within
three seconds).
If the vehicle is still moving, you can
restart the vehicle without depressing
the brake pedal by pressing the Engine
Start/Stop button with the gear in the N
(Neutral) position.
WARNING

[NEVER press the Engine Start/Stop
button while the vehicle is in motion
except in an emergency. This will
result in the vehicle turning off and
loss of power assist for the steering
and brake systems. This may lead
to loss of directional control and
braking function, which could cause
an accident.

[ Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the gear is in the
P (Park) position, set the parking
brake, press the Engine Start/Stop
button to the OFF position, and take
the Smart Key with you. Unexpected
vehicle movement may occur if these
precautions are not followed.

[ NEVER reach through the steering
wheel for the Engine Start/Stop
button or any other control while the
vehicle is in motion. The presence
of your hand or arm in this area
may cause a loss of vehicle control
resulting in an accident.

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BRAKING SYSTEM
Power-Assist Brakes
Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes
that adjust automatically through normal
usage.
If the engine is not running or is turned
off while driving, the power assist for
the brakes will not work. You can still
stop your vehicle by applying greater
force to the brake pedal than typical.
The stopping distance, however, will be
longer than with power brakes.
When the engine is not running, the
reserve brake power is partially depleted
each time the brake pedal is applied.
Do not pump the brake pedal when the
power assist has been interrupted.
WARNING
Take the following precautions:

[Do not drive with your foot resting
on the brake pedal. This will create
abnormal high brake temperatures,
excessive brake lining and pad wear,
and increased stopping distances.

[ When descending down a long or
steep hill, use the paddle shifter
and manually downshift to a
lower gear in order to control your
speed without using the brake
pedal excessively. Applying the
brakes continuously will cause
the brakes to overheat and could
result in a temporary loss of braking
performance.

[Wet brakes may impair the vehicle's
ability to safely slow down; the
vehicle may also pull to one side
when the brakes are applied.
Applying the brakes lightly will
indicate whether they have been
affected in this way. Always test your
brakes in this fashion after driving
through deep water. To dry the
brakes, lightly tap the brake pedal to
heat up the brakes while maintaining
a safe forward speed until brake
performance returns to normal.
Avoid driving at high speeds until the
brakes function correctly.
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator
When your brake pads are worn and new
pads are required, you will hear a high
pitched warning sound from your front
or rear brakes. You may hear this sound
come and go or it may occur whenever
you depress the brake pedal.
Note that some driving conditions or
climates may cause a brake squeal
when you first apply (or lightly apply)
the brakes. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem with your brakes.
NOTICE
To avoid costly brake repairs, do not
continue to drive with worn brake pads.
Information
Always replace brake pads as complete
front or rear axle sets.

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WARNING
If the ABS () warning light is on and
stays on, you may have a problem with
the ABS. Your power brakes will work
normally. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death, contact your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
NOTICE
When you drive on a road having poor
traction, such as an icy road, and apply
your brakes continuously, ABS will be
active continuously and the ABS (
)
warning light may illuminate. Pull your
vehicle over to a safe place and turn the
vehicle off.
Restart the vehicle. If the ABS warning
light is off, then your ABS system is
normal.
Otherwise, you may have a problem
with your ABS system. Contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
Information
When you jump start your vehicle because
of a drained battery, the ABS ()
warning light may turn on at the same
time. This happens because of the low
battery voltage. It does not mean your
ABS is malfunctioning. Have the battery
recharged before driving the vehicle.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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Electronic Stability Control(ESC) helps
to stabilize the vehicle during cornering
maneuvers.
ESC checks where you are steering and
where the vehicle is actually going. ESC
applies braking pressure to any one of
the vehicle's brakes and intervenes in the
engine management system to assist the
driver with keeping the vehicle on the
intended path. It is not a substitute for
safe driving practices. Always adjust your
speed and driving to the road conditions.
WARNING
Never drive too fast for the road
conditions when cornering. ESC will not
prevent accidents.
Excessive speed in turns, abrupt
maneuvers, and hydroplaning on wet
surfaces can result in severe accidents.