2023 HYUNDAI KONA warning lights

Driving your vehicle6-4
Before Entering the Vehicle

[ Be sure all windows, outside mirror(s),
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed.

[ Remove frost, snow, or ice.

[ Visually check the tires for uneven
wear and damage.

[ Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.

[ Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.
Before Starting

[Make sure the hood, the liftgate, and
the doors are securely closed and
locked.

[ Adjust the position of the seat and
steering wheel.

[ Adjust the inside and side view
mirrors.

[ Verify all the lights work.

[ Fasten your seat belt. Check that all
passengers have fastened their seat
belts.

[ Check the gauges and indicators
in the instrument panel and the
messages on the instrument display
when the Engine Start/Stop button is
in the ON position.

[ Check that any items you are carrying
are stored properly or fastened down
securely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH, take the following precautions:

[ALWAYS wear your seat belt. All
passengers must be properly belted
whenever the vehicle is moving.
For more information, refer to “Seat
Belts” section in chapter 3.

[ Always drive defensively. Assume
other drivers or pedestrians may be
careless and make mistakes.

[ Stay focused on the task of driving.
Driver distraction can cause
accidents.

[ Leave plenty of space between you
and the vehicle in front of you.
WARNING
NEVER drink or take drugs and drive.
Drinking or taking drugs and driving
is dangerous and may result in an
accident and SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH.
Drunk driving is the number one
contributor to the highway death
toll each year. Even a small amount
of alcohol will affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgment. Just
one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions and
emergencies and your reaction time
gets worse with each additional drink.
Driving while under the influence
of drugs is as dangerous or more
dangerous than driving under the
influence of alcohol.
You are much more likely to have a
serious accident if you drink or take
drugs and drive. If you are drinking or
taking drugs, don’t drive. Do not ride
with a driver who has been drinking
or taking drugs. Choose a designated
driver or call a taxi.
BEFORE DRIVING

Driving your vehicle6-6
Engine Start/Stop Button Positions
Button Position Action Notes
OFF T
o turn off the engine, press
the Engine Start/Stop button
with the vehicle shifted to P
(Park).
Note if the Engine Start/Stop
button is pressed with the
vehicle shifted to D (Drive)
or R (Reverse), the gear will
automatically shift to P (Park).
If the Engine Start/Stop
button is pressed with the
gear shifted to N (Neutral), the
Engine Start/Stop button will
change to the ACC position. If the steering wheel is not locked
properly when you open the driver’s
door, the warning chime will sound.
ACC
Press the Engine Start/Stop
button when the button is
in the OFF position without
depressing the brake pedal.
Some of the electrical
accessories are usable.
The steering wheel unlocks.
[
If you leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ACC position for
more than one hour, the battery
power will turn off automatically
to prevent the battery from
discharging.

[ If the steering wheel doesn’t unlock
properly, the Engine Start/Stop
button will not work. Press the
Engine Start/Stop button while
turning the steering wheel right and
left to release.
ON Press the Engine Start/Stop
button while it is in the ACC
position without depressing
the brake pedal.
The warning lights can be
checked before the engine is
started. Do not leave the Engine Start/Stop
button in the ON position when the
engine is not running to prevent the
battery from discharging.
START
To start the engine, depress
the brake pedal and press the
Engine Start/ Stop button with
the gear shifted to the P (Park)
or the N (Neutral) position.
For your safety, start the
engine with the gear shifted to
the P (Park) position. If you press the Engine Start/Stop
button without depressing the brake
pedal, the engine does not start
and the Engine Start/Stop button
changes as follows:
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Remote Start
You can start the vehicle using the
Remote Start button of the smart key.
To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button within 10 m (32 feet) from the vehicle.
2. Press the remote start (
) button for
over 2 seconds within 4 seconds after
locking the doors. The hazard warning
lights will blink.
3. To turn off the remote start function, press the remote start (
) button
once.

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

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

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

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

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

[ Do not idle the engine for a long
period.

Driving your vehicle6-24
ESC operation
ESC ON condition
When the engine is turned off and then
on again, ESC oper
ation is enabled,
and it is activated in the ESC operating
mode (not in ESC Sport mode or ESC
OFF mode) regardless of the ESC mode
before turning off the engine.
You may select between the following
state of ESC:

[ ESC NORMAL activated (ESC ON)

[ ESC SPORT activated (ESC SPORT
indicator illuminates)

[ ESC deactivated (ESC OFF indicator
illuminates)
When operating
When ESC is in operation, the
ESC indicator light blinks:

[ When you apply your brakes under
conditions which may lock the wheels,
you may hear sounds from the brakes,
or feel a corresponding sensation in
the brake pedal. This is normal and it
means your ESC is active.

[ When ESC activates, the engine may
not respond to the accelerator as it
does under routine conditions.

[ If Cruise Control was in use when ESC
activates, Cruise Control automatically
disengages. Cruise Control can be
reengaged when the road conditions
allow. See “Cruise Control (CC)” later
in this chapter.

[ When moving out of the mud or
driving on a slippery road, the engine
rpm (revolutions per minute) may
not increase even if you press the
accelerator pedal deeply. This is to
maintain the stability and traction of
the vehicle and does not indicate a
problem.
Indicator lights

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ESC indicator light (blinks)

v ESC OFF indicator light (comes on)
When the Engine Start/Stop button is
in the ON position, the ESC indicator
light illuminates, then goes off if the ESC
system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever
ESC is operating.
If the ESC indicator light stays on, your
vehicle may have a malfunction with
the ESC system. When this warning light
illuminates have the vehicle be checked
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as
soon as possible.
The ESC OFF indicator light comes on
when ESC is turned off.
WARNING
When ESC is blinking, this indicates ESC
is active:
Drive slowly and NEVER attempt to
accelerate. NEVER turn ESC off while
the ESC indicator light is blinking or you
may lose control of the vehicle resulting
in an accident.

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ESC OFF usage
When Driving
The ESC OFF mode should only be used
brie
fly to help free the vehicle if stuck in
snow or mud, by temporarily stopping
operation of ESC, to maintain wheel
torque.
To turn ESC off while driving, press the
ESC OFF button while driving on a flat
road surface.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the transmission:

[ Do not allow wheel(s) of one axle to
spin excessively while the ESC, ABS,
and Parking Brake warning lights
are displayed. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Reduce engine power and do not
spin the wheel(s) excessively while
these lights are displayed.

[ When operating the vehicle
on a dynamometer, make sure
ESC is turned off (ESC OFF light
illuminated).
Information
Turning ESC off does not affect ABS or
standard brake system operation.
Drive mode selection
When the ESC is on, the characteristic
of ESC varies according to which drive
mode is selected by pressing the DRIVE
MODE or N1 or N2 button on the steering
wheel.
Mode
button Selected
mode Characteristic
of ESC
DRIVE
MODE
butt

on ECO mode NORMAL
NORMAL mode NORMAL
SPORT mode NORMAL
N button N mode SPORT
N CUSTOM mode NORMAL/
SPORT/OFF
For more details, refer to "Drive Mode
Integrated Control System" in this
chapter.

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WARNING

[Even if there is a problem with
Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist, the vehicle’s basic braking
performance will operate properly.

[ During emergency braking, braking
control by Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist will automatically
cancel when the driver excessively
depresses the accelerator pedal or
sharply steers the vehicle.
CAUTION
Depending on the condition of the
vehicle and pedestrian in front and
the surroundings, the speed range to
operate Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist may reduce. Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist may only warn the
driver, or it may not operate.
Information

[In a situation where collision is
imminent, braking may be assisted by
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
when braking is insufficient by the
driver.

[ Images or colors may appear
differently depending on the instrument
panel specifications or theme.
Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist Malfunction and
Limitations
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
malfunction
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When Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist is not working properly, the ‘Check
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will appear, and the
and warning
lights will illuminate on the cluster. Have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

Driver Assistance System7-8
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
disabled
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When the front windshield where the
front view camera is located or the
sensor is covered with foreign material,
such as snow or rain, it can reduce the
detecting performance and temporarily
limit or disable Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist.
If this occurs the ‘Forward Safety system
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message, and the
and warning
lights will illuminate on the cluster.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist will
operate properly when such snow, rain or
foreign material is removed.
If Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
does not operate properly after
obstruction (snow, rain, or foreign
material) is removed, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
WARNING

[ Even though the warning message or
warning light does not appear on the
cluster, Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not properly operate.

[ Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
may not properly operate in an area
(for example, open terrain), where
any objects are not detected after
turning ON the engine.
Limitations of Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist may
not operate properly, or it may operate
unexpectedly under the following
circumstances:

[The detecting sensor or the
surroundings are contaminated or
damaged

[ The temperature around the front
view camera is high or low due to
surrounding environment

[ The camera lens is contaminated due
to tinted, filmed or coated windshield,
damaged glass, or sticky foreign
material (sticker, bug, etc.) on the
glass

[ Moisture is not removed or frozen on
the windshield

[ Washer fluid is continuously sprayed,
or the wiper is on

[ Driving in heavy rain or snow, or thick
fog

[ The field of view of the front view
camera is obstructed by sun glare

[ Street light or light from an oncoming
traffic is reflected on the wet road
surface, such as a puddle on the road

[ An object is placed on the dashboard

[ Your vehicle is being towed

[ The surrounding is very bright

[ The surrounding is very dark, such as
in a tunnel, etc.

[ The brightness changes suddenly, for
example when entering or exiting a
tunnel

[ The brightness outside is low, and the
headlamps are not on or are not bright

Driver Assistance System7-10

[ There is a group of pedestrians or a
large crowd in front

[ The pedestrian is wearing clothing
that easily blends into the
background, making it difficult to
detect

[ The pedestrian is difficult to
distinguish from the similarly shaped
structure in the surroundings

[ You are driving by a pedestrian,
traffic sign, structure, etc., near the
intersection

[ Driving in a parking lot

[ Driving through a tollgate,
construction area, unpaved road,
partial paved road, uneven road,
speed bumps, etc.

[ Driving on an incline road, curved
road, etc.

[ Driving through a roadside with trees
or streetlights

[ The adverse road conditions cause
excessive vehicle vibrations while
driving

[ Your vehicle height is low or high
due to heavy loads, abnormal tire
pressure, etc.

[ Driving through a narrow road where
trees or grass or overgrown

[ There is interference by
electromagnetic waves such as
driving in an area with strong radio
waves or electrical noise WARNING

[Driving on a curved road
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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
may not detect other vehicles or
pedestrians in front of you when
driving on curved roads adversely
affecting the performance of the
sensors. This may result in no
warning or braking assist when
necessary.
When driving on a curved road,
you must maintain a safe braking
distance, and if necessary, steer the
vehicle and depress the brake pedal
to reduce your driving speed in order
to maintain a safe distance.