2023 HYUNDAI KONA Owners Manual

Emergency situations8-24
Emergency Towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you have it done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer or a commercial tow
truck service.
If a towing service is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or chain
secured to the emergency towing hook
at the front (or rear) of the vehicle.
Use extreme caution when towing the
vehicle with a cable or chain. A driver
must be in the vehicle to steer it and
operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done
only on hard-surfaced roads for a short
distance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, power train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
CAUTION
The driver must be in the vehicle for
steering and braking operations when
the vehicle is being towed. Passengers
other than the driver must not be in the
vehicle. Always follow these emergency towing
precautions:

[
Set the Engine Start/Stop button in
the ACC position so the steering
wheel is not locked. (if equipped)

[ Place the shift lever in N (Neutral).

[ Release the parking brake.

[ Depress the brake pedal with more
force than normal since you will have
reduced braking performance.

[ More steering effort will be required
because the power steering system
will be disabled.

[ Use a vehicle heavier than your own to
tow your vehicle.

[ The drivers of both vehicles should
communicate with each other
frequently.

[ Before emergency towing, check that
the hook is not broken or damaged.

[ Fasten the towing cable or chain
securely to the hook.

[ Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady
and even force.

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[Use a towing cable or chain less than
16 feet (5 m) long. Attach a white or
red cloth (about 12 inch (30 cm) wide)
in the middle of the cable or chain for
easy visibility.

[ Drive carefully so the towing cable or
chain remains tight during towing.

[ Before towing, check the intelligent
variable transmission/dual clutch
transmission for fluid leaks under
your vehicle. If the intelligent variable
transmission/dual clutch transmission
fluid is leaking, flatbed equipment or a
towing dolly must be used.
NOTICE
Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle
in a slow and gradual manner while
maintaining tension on the tow rope
or chain to start or drive the vehicle,
otherwise tow hooks and the vehicle
may be damaged.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to your vehicle and
vehicle components when towing:

[Always pull straight ahead when
using the towing hooks. Do not pull
from the side or at a vertical angle.

[ Do not use the towing hooks to pull
a vehicle out of mud, sand or other
conditions from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power.

[ Limit the vehicle speed to 10 mph
(15 km/h) and drive less than 1
mile (1.5 km) when towing to avoid
serious damage to transmission. (if
equipped with intelligent variable
transmission)

[ The vehicle should be towed at a
speed of 15 mph (25km/h) or less
within the distance of 12 miles
(20km). (if equipped with dual clutch
transmission)
Tie-down Hook
WARNING
Do not use the tie-down hook(s) for
towing purposes. If the tie-down
hook(s) are used for towing, the
tie-down hook(s) or bumper will be
damaged and this could lead to serious
injury.

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9. Maintenance
Engine Compartment ........................................................................\
............... 9-3
Maintenance Services ........................................................................\
.............. 9-4
Owner’s Responsibility ........................................................................\
....................... 9-4
Owner Maintenance Precautions ........................................................................\
....... 9-4
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
................. 9-5Owner Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
........... 9-6
Scheduled Maintenance Services ....................................................................9-7Normal Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................\
.......... 9-9
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ........................................................ 9-12
Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Items .............................................. 9-14Fuel Filter (for gasoline engine) ........................................................................\
......... 9-14
Parking Brake ........................................................................\
...................................... 9-15
Propeller Shaft ........................................................................\
.................................... 9-15
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
.................................9-16Checking the Engine Oil Level ........................................................................\
........... 9-16
Checking the Engine Oil and Filter ........................................................................\
....9-17
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
.........................9-19Checking the Coolant Level......................................................................\
................. 9-19
Changing Coolant ........................................................................\
.............................. 9-21
Brake Fluid ........................................................................\
............................... 9-22Checking the Brake Fluid Level ........................................................................\
......... 9-22
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
............................ 9-23Checking the Washer Fluid Level ........................................................................\
...... 9-23
Parking Brake ........................................................................\
.......................... 9-23
Checking the Parking Brake ........................................................................\
.............. 9-23
Air Cleaner ........................................................................\
............................... 9-24Filter Replacement ........................................................................\
............................9-24
Climate Control Air Filter ........................................................................\
........ 9-25Filter Inspection........................................................................\
.................................. 9-25
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
........................... 9-26Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
................................9-26
Blade Replacement ........................................................................\
............................9-26
For Best Battery Service ........................................................................\
.................... 9-31
Battery Capacity Label ........................................................................\
....................... 9-31
Battery Recharging ........................................................................\
............................ 9-32
Reset Items ........................................................................\
.........................................9-33

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Tires and Wheels ........................................................................\
..................... 9-34Tire Care ........................................................................\
..............................................9-35
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressures ...........................................................9-35
Check Tire Inflation Pressure ........................................................................\
.............9-36
Tire Rotation ........................................................................\
.......................................9-36
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ........................................................................\
... 9-37
Tire Replacement ........................................................................\
............................... 9-37
Wheel Replacement ........................................................................\
...........................9-39
Tire Traction ........................................................................\
........................................9-39
Tire Maintenance..................................................................\
......................................9-39
Tire Sidewall Labeling ........................................................................\
........................9-39
Tire Terminology and Definitions ........................................................................\
.... 9-42
All Season Tires ........................................................................\
.................................. 9-45
Summer Tires ........................................................................\
.................................... 9-45
Snow Tires......................................................................\
............................................ 9-45
Radial-Ply Tires ........................................................................\
.................................. 9-45
Low Aspect Ratio Tires ........................................................................\
...................... 9-46
Fuses ...................................................................\
............................................. 9-47Instrument Panel Fuse Replacement ....................................................................... 9-48
Engine Compartment Panel Fuse Replacement ..................................................... 9-49
Fuse/Relay Panel Description........................................................................\
............ 9-51
Light Bulbs ........................................................................\
................................9-61
Headlamp, position lamp, turn signal lamp, Daytime Running Light (DRL)
replacement .............................................................\
................................................. 9-62
Side Repeater Lamp Replacement ........................................................................\
.. 9-63
Rear Combination Lamp Bulb Replacement ........................................................... 9-63
High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement ................................................................. 9-64
License Plate Light Bulb Replacement ................................................................... 9-64
Interior Light Bulb Replacement ........................................................................\
...... 9-65
Appearance Care ........................................................................\
....................9-66Exterior Care ........................................................................\
...................................... 9-66
Interior Care ........................................................................\
........................................ 9 -7 2
Emission Control System ........................................................................\
.........9-75Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) ..................................................................\
............. 9-77
California Perchlorate Notice ........................................................................\
. 9-78

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The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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1. Engine coolant reservoir / Engine coolant cap
2. Fuse box
3. Battery
4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Air cleaner
6. Engine oil dipstick
7. Engine oil filler cap
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Maintenance9-4
You should exercise the utmost care
to prevent damage to your vehicle and
injury to yourself whenever performing
any maintenance or inspection
procedures.
Have your vehicle maintained and
repaired by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer. An authorized HYUNDAI dealer
meets HYUNDAI’s high service quality
standards and receives technical support
from HYUNDAI in order to provide you
with a high level of service satisfaction.
Owner’s Responsibility
Maintenance service and record
retention are the owner’s responsibility.
You should retain documents that show
proper maintenance has been performed
on your vehicle in accordance with
the scheduled maintenance service
charts shown on the following pages.
You need this information to establish
your compliance with the servicing
and maintenance requirements of your
vehicle warranties.
Detailed warranty information is
provided in your Owner’s Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet.
Repairs and adjustments required as a
result of improper maintenance or a lack
of required maintenance are not covered.
Owner Maintenance Precautions
Inadequate, incomplete or insufficient
servicing may result in operational
problems with your vehicle that could
lead to vehicle damage, an accident, or
personal injury. This chapter provides
instructions only for the maintenance
items that are easy to perform. Several
procedures can be done only by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer with special
tools.
Your vehicle should not be modified
in any way. Such modifications may
adversely affect the performance, safety
or durability of your vehicle and may, in
addition, violate conditions of the limited
warranties covering the vehicle.
Certain modifications may also be in
violation of regulations established by
the U.S. Department of Transportation
and other federal or state agencies.
NOTICE
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Owner’s Handbook &
Warranty Information booklet provided
with the vehicle. If you’re unsure
about any servicing or maintenance
procedure, have the system be serviced
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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9-5
WARNING
Performing maintenance work on a
vehicle can be dangerous. If you lack
sufficient knowledge and experience
or the proper tools and equipment
to do the work, have it done by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer. ALWAYS
follow these precautions for performing
maintenance work:

[Park your vehicle on level ground.
Shift the vehicle to P (Park), apply
the parking brake, and press the
Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF
position.

[ Block the tires (front and back) to
prevent the vehicle from moving.
Remove loose clothing or jewelry
that can become entangled in
moving parts.

[ If you must run the engine during
maintenance, do so out doors or in
an area with plenty of ventilation.

[ Keep flames, sparks, or smoking
materials away from the battery and
fuel-related parts.
WARNING
Touching metal parts
Do not touch metal parts (including
strut bars) while the engine is operating
or hot. Doing so could result in serious
personal injury. Turn the engine off and
wait until the metal parts cool down
to perform maintenance work on the
vehicle. The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed
by the owner or an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer at the frequencies indicated to
help ensure safe, dependable operation
of your vehicle.
Any adverse conditions should be
brought to the attention of your dealer as
soon as possible.
These Owner Maintenance vehicle
checks are generally not covered by
warranties and you may be charged for
labor, parts and lubricants used.
OWNER MAINTENANCE

Maintenance9-6
Owner Maintenance Schedule
When you stop for fuel:

[ Check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir or the water-cooled
intercooler coolant reservoir.

[ Check the windshield washer fluid
level.

[ Check for low or under-inflated tires.
WARNING
Be careful when checking your coolant
level when the engine is hot. This may
result in coolant being blown out of the
opening and cause serious burns and
other injuries.
While operating your vehicle:

[Note any changes in the sound of the
exhaust or any smell of exhaust fumes
in the vehicle.

[ Check for vibrations in the steering
wheel. Notice if there is any increased
steering effort or looseness in the
steering wheel, or change in its
straight-ahead position.

[ Notice if your vehicle constantly turns
slightly or “pulls” to one side when
traveling on smooth, level road.

[ When stopping, listen and check for
unusual sounds, pulling to one side,
increased brake pedal travel or “hard-
to-push” brake pedal.

[ If any slipping or changes in the
operation of your transmission occurs,
check the transmission fluid level.

[ Check the automatic transmission P
(Park) function.

[ Check the parking brake.

[ Check for fluid leaks under your
vehicle (water dripping from the air
conditioning system during or after
use is normal).
At least monthly:

[Check coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir.

[ Check the operation of all exterior
lights, including the stoplights, turn
signals and hazard warning flashers.

[ Check the inflation pressures of all
tires including the spare for tires that
are worn, show uneven wear, or are
damaged.

[ Check for loose wheel lug nuts.
At least twice a year: (for example,
every Spring and Autumn)

[Check radiator, heater and air
conditioning hoses for leaks or
damage.

[ Check windshield washer spray and
wiper operation. Clean wiper blades
with a clean cloth dampened with
washer fluid.

[ Check headlamp alignment.

[ Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields
and clamps.

[ Check the seat belts for wear and
function.
At least once a year:

[Clean body and door drain holes.

[ Lubricate door hinges and hood
hinges.

[ Lubricate door and hood locks and
latches.

[ Lubricate door rubber weather strips.

[ Check the air conditioning system.

[ Inspect and lubricate dual clutch
transmission linkage and controls.

[ Clean the battery and terminals.

[ Check the brake fluid level.