2023 HYUNDAI KONA stop start

Convenient Features5-70
„Front windshield wiper/washer
OTLE045161
„Rear windshield wiper/washer
OTLE045508
A. Wiper speed control (front)
[MIST – Single wipe

[ OFF – Off

[ INT – Intermittent wipe
AUTO* – Auto control wipe

[ LO– Low wiper speed

[ HI – High wiper speed
B. Intermittent control wipe time adjustment
C. Wash with brief wipes (front) (pull lever towards you)
D. Rear wiper control*
[HI – High wiper speed

[ LO– Low wiper speed

[ OFF – Off
E. Wash with brief wipes (rear) (pull lever towards you)
* : if equipped
Windshield Wipers
Operates as follows when the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
MIST : For a single wiping cycle, move the lever upward and
release it. The wipers will
operate continuously if the
lever is held in this position.
OFF : Wipers are not in operation.
INT Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals.
To vary the speed setting,
move the speed control lever.
The top most setting will run
the wipers most frequently
(for more rain). The bottom
setting will run the wipers the
least frequently (for less rain).
AUTO The rain sensor located on the upper end of the windshield
glass senses the amount
of rainfall and controls the
wiping cycle for the proper
interval. The more it rains,
the faster the wiper operates.
When the rain stops, the
wiper stops.To vary the
speed setting, turn the speed
control knob (B).
LO : The wiper runs at a lower speed.
HI : The wiper runs at a higher speed.
Information
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
or ice on the windshield, defrost the
windshield for about 10 minutes, or until
the snow and/or ice is removed before
using the windshield wipers to ensure
proper operation.
If you do not remove the snow and/or ice
before using the wiper and washer, it may
damage the wiper and washer system.
WIPERS AND WASHERS

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AUTO (Automatic) control
(if equipped)
OOS047322N
The rain sensor located on the upper
end of the windshield glass senses
the amount of rainfall and controls the
wiping cycle for the proper interval.
The wiper operation time will be
automatically controlled depends on
rainfall.
When the rain stops, the wiper stops.
To vary the sensitivity setting, turn the
sensitivity control knob.
If the wiper switch is set in AUTO mode
when the Engine Start/Stop button is in
the ON position, the wiper will operate
once to perform a self-check of the
system. Set the wiper to the OFF (O)
position when the wiper is not in use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury from the
windshield wipers, when the engine
is running and the windshield wiper
switch is placed in the AUTO mode:

[Do not touch the upper end of the
windshield glass facing the rain
sensor.

[ Do not wipe the upper end of the
windshield glass with a damp or wet
cloth.

[ Do not put pressure on the
windshield glass.
NOTICE

[When washing the vehicle, set the
wiper switch in the OFF (O) position
to stop the auto wiper operation. The
wiper may operate and be damaged
if the switch is set in the AUTO mode
while washing the vehicle.

[ Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the
passenger side windshield glass.
Damage to system components
could occur and may not be covered
by your vehicle warranty.

[ Because of using a photo sensor,
temporary malfunction could occur
according to sudden ambient light
change made by stone and dust
while driving.
Sensor

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Fan speed control (2)
The fan speed can be set as desired by
turning the fan speed control knob.
More air is delivered with higher fan
speeds.
Pressing the OFF button turns off the fan.
NOTICE

[Operating the fan when the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON
position could cause the battery to
discharge. Operate the fan when the
engine is running.

[ For better sound quality, fan speed
may automatically slow down for a
couple of minutes when you activate
voice recognition or hands free.
Air conditioning (4)
Push the A/C button to manually turn the
system on (indicator light will illuminate)
and off.
OFF mode (5)
Push the OFF button to turn the climate
control system off. You can still operate
the mode and air intake buttons as long
as the Engine Start/Stop button is in the
ON position.
System Operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air conditioning system on.
If the windshield fogs up, set the mode
to the
or position.
Operation Tips

[ T
o help keep dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system, temporarily set the
air intake control to the recirculated
air position. Be sure to return the
control to the fresh air position when
the irritation has passed to keep fresh
air in the vehicle. This will help keep
the driver alert and comfortable.

[ To prevent interior fog on the
windshield, set the air intake control
to the fresh air position and fan speed
to the desired position, turn on the air
conditioning system, and adjust the
temperature control to the desired
temperature.

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DefrosterNOTICE
To prevent damage to the rear window
defroster conducting elements bonded
to the inside surface of the rear window,
never use sharp instruments or window
cleaners containing abrasives to clean
the window.
Information
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to “Windshield
Defrosting and Defogging” in this chapter.
Rear window defroster
„Automatic climate control system
OOS050119L
The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
interior and exterior of the rear window,
while the engine is running.

[ To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster
button located in the center control
panel. The indicator on the rear
window defroster button illuminates
when the defroster is ON.

[ To turn off the defroster, press the rear
window defroster button again.
Information

[If there is heavy accumulation of snow
on the rear window, brush it off before
operating the rear defroster.

[ The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after
approximately 20 minutes or when the
Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF
position.
Side view mirror defroster (if
equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the Side
view mirror defrosters, they will operate
at the same time you turn on the rear
window defroster.

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Cup Holder
OOS050013K
Cups or small beverages cups may be
placed in the cup holders.
Rear
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Pull the armrest down to use the cup
holders.
WARNING

[Avoid abrupt starting and braking
when the cup holder is in use to
prevent spilling your drink. If hot
liquid spills, you could be burned.
Such a burn to the driver could cause
loss of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.

[ Do not place uncovered or unsecured
cups, bottles, cans, etc., in the cup
holder containing hot liquid while
the vehicle is in motion. Injuries may
result in the event of a sudden stop
or collision.

[ Only use soft cups in the cup holders.
Hard objects can injure you in an
accident.
WARNING
Keep cans or bottles out of direct sun
light and do not put them in a hot
vehicle. It may explode.
NOTICE

[Keep your drinks sealed while
driving to prevent spilling your drink.
If liquid spills, it may get into the
vehicle’s electrical/electronic system
and damage electrical/electronic
parts.

[ When cleaning spilled liquids do not
use hot air to blow out or dry the cup
holder. This may damage the interior.
INTERIOR FEATURES

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CAUTION
To prevent damage to the power
outlets:

[Use the power outlet only when the
engine is running and remove the
accessory plug after use. Using the
accessory plug for prolonged periods
of time with the engine off could
cause the battery to discharge.

[ Only use 12 volts electric accessories
which are less than 180 watts in
electric capacity.

[ Adjust the air-conditioner or heater
to the lowest operating level when
using the power outlet.

[ Close the cover when not in use.

[ Some electronic devices can
cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’s
power outlet. These devices may
cause excessive audio static and
malfunctions in other electronic
systems or devices used in your
vehicle.

[ Push the plug in as far as it will go. If
good contact is not made, the plug
may overheat and the fuse may open.

[ Plug in battery equipped electrical/
electronic devices with reverse
current protection. The current
from the battery may flow into the
vehicle’s electrical/electronic system
and cause system malfunction.
USB Charger
OOSN051035N
OOSN051036N
The USB charger is designed to recharge
batteries of small size electrical devices
using a USB cable.
The electrical devices can be recharged
when the Engine Start/Stop button is in
the ON or START position.
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the USB
port after use.

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Wireless Smart Phone Charging
System
OOSN051021L
[A] : Indicator light, [B] : Charging pad
On certain models, the vehicle comes
equipped with a wireless smart phone
charger.
The system will charge compatible
smartphones when all doors are closed,
and when the Engine Start/Stop button is
in the ON or START position.
To charge a cellular phone
The wireless smart phone charging
system charges only the Qi-enabled
smart phones (
). Read the label on
the smart phone accessory cover or
visit your smart phone manufacturer’s
website to check whether your smart
phone supports the Qi technology.
The wireless charging process starts
when you put a Qi-enabled smart phone
on the wireless charging unit.
1. Remove other items, including the smart key, from the wireless charging
unit. If not, the wireless charging
process may be interrupted. Place
the smart phone on the center of the
charging pad.
2. The indicator light is orange when the smart phone is charging. The indicator
light will turn blue when phone
charging is complete.
3. You can turn ON or OFF the wireless charging function from the Settings
menu on the instrument cluster.
If your smart phone is not charging:
- Slightly change the position of the
smart phone on the charging pad.
- Make sure the indicator light is orange.
- Make sure the doors are closed and the vehicle is ON.
The indicator light will blink orange for 10
seconds if there is a malfunction in the
wireless charging system.
In this case, temporarily stop the
charging process, and re-attempt to
charge your smart phone again.
The system warns you with a message on
the LCD display if the smart phone is still
on the wireless charging unit after the
vehicle is turned OFF and the front door
is opened.

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Information
For some manufacturers’ cellular phones,
the system may not warn you even though
the cellular phone is left on the wireless
charging unit. This is due to the particular
characteristic of the cellular phone and
not a malfunction of the wireless charging.
NOTICE

[The wireless smart phone charging
system may not support certain
smart phones, which are not verified
for the Qi specification (
).

[ When placing your smart phone on
the charging pad, position the phone
in the middle of the mat for optimal
charging performance. If your smart
phone is off to the side, the charging
rate may be less and in some cases
the smart phone may experience
higher heat conduction.

[ In some cases, the wireless charging
may stop temporarily when the
smart key is used, either when
starting the vehicle or locking/
unlocking the doors, etc.

[ When charging certain smart
phones, the charging indicator may
not change to blue when the smart
phone is fully charged.

[ The wireless charging process may
temporarily stop, when temperature
abnormally increases inside the
wireless smart phone charging
system. The wireless charging
process restarts, when temperature
falls to a certain level.
[
The wireless charging process may
temporarily stop when there is
any metallic item, such as a coin,
between the wireless smart phone
charging system and smart phone.

[ When charging some smart phones
with a self-protection feature,
the wireless charging speed may
decrease and the wireless charging
may stop.

[ If the smart phone has a thick cover,
the wireless charging may not be
possible.

[ If the smart phone is not completely
contacting the charging pad,
wireless charging may not operate
properly.

[ Some magnetic items like credit
cards, phone cards or rail tickets may
be damaged if left with the smart
phone during the charging process.

[ When any smart phone without
a wireless charging function or a
metallic object is placed on the
charging pad, a small noise may
sound. This small sound is due to the
vehicle discerning compatibility of
the object placed on the charging
pad. It does not affect your vehicle or
the smart phone in any way.