2023 HYUNDAI KONA brake fluid

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Vehicle Information, Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
„Gasoline 2.0 T-GDI
The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
OOSN091011L
1. Engine coolant reservoir ....................... 9-19
Engine coolant cap ............................... 9-20
2. Fuse box ................................................ 9-48
3. Battery ................................................... 9-30
4. Brake fluid reservoir ............................. 9-22 5. Air cleaner ............................................. 9-24
6. Engine oil dipstick ................................. 9-16
7. Engine oil filler cap ................................ 9-17
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ....... 9-23
ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use only
lubricants of the proper quality. The correct lubricants also help promote engine
efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
LubricantVolumeClassification
Engine oil
*1 *2 *3
(drain and refill)
Recommends
5.49 US qt. 
b SAE 0W-30 API SN PLUS/SP or
ILSAC GF-6 *4
Dual clutch
transmission fluid Gear oil
3.4 US qt.

b GS WDCTF HD G (GS CALTEX)
Control oil 2.58 US qt.

b GS WDCTF HD H (GS CALTEX)
Coolant 7.3 US qt.

b Mixture of antifreeze and distilled
water (Ethylene-glycol with
phosphate based coolant for
aluminum radiator)
Brake fluid 0.74 ~ 0.85 US qt
a
b DOT4
Fuel 13.21 US gal.
(50
b) Refer to “Fuel Requirements” in the
Introduction chapter.
*1 : Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on the next page.
*2 : For the best performance of braking and ABS/ESC functions, you should use genuine
brake fluid that conform to standards. (Standards: SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, ISO4925 CLASS-6
and FMVSS116 DOT-4)
*3 : An engine oil displaying this American Petroleum Institute(API) Certification
Mark conforms to the International Lubricant Specification Advisory
Committee (ILSAC). It is recommended to only use engine oils that uphold
this API Certification Mark.
*4 : Requires < API SN PLUS (or above) Full synthetic> grade engine oil. If a lower grade
engine oil (mineral oil including Semi-synthetic) is used, then the engine oil and engine
oil filter must be replaced as indicated severe maintenance condition.

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Instrument Cluster ........................................................................\
.................... 4-4Instrument Cluster Control ........................................................................\
..................4-5Instrument panel illumination ........................................................................\
...........4-5
Gauges and Meters ........................................................................\
............................. 4-6 Speedometer .....................................................................\
....................................... 4-6
Tachometer .....................................................................\
........................................... 4-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........................................................................\
.. 4-7
Fuel gauge ........................................................................\
......................................... 4-8
Outside temperature gauge ........................................................................\
............. 4-9
Odometer .....................................................................\
............................................. 4-9
Distance to empty ........................................................................\
........................... 4-10
CUSTOM mode settings ........................................................................\
................. 4-10
Transmission Shift Indicator ........................................................................\
............... 4-11
Warning and Indicator Lights ........................................................................\
............ 4-12 Seat belt warning light ........................................................................\
.................... 4-12
Air bag warning light ........................................................................\
....................... 4-12
Parking brake & Brake fluid warning light .............................................................. 4-12
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light .......................................................... 4-13
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) system warning light ......................... 4-13
Electric Power Steering (EPS) warning light .......................................................... 4-14
Charging system warning light ........................................................................\
....... 4-14
Engine oil pressure warning light ........................................................................\
... 4-15
Engine Oil Level Warning Light ........................................................................\
..... 4-15
Low fuel level warning light ........................................................................\
............ 4-16
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ........................................................................\
.. 4-16
Low tire pressure warning light ......................................................................\
........ 4-16
Forward Safety warning light ........................................................................\
...........4-17
Lane Safety indicator light ........................................................................\
...............4-17
LED headlight warning light ........................................................................\
.............4-17
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator light ................................................... 4-18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF indicator light .......................................... 4-18
Immobilizer Indicator Light (with smart key) ........................................................ 4-18
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) indicator light ....................................................... 4-19
Turn signal indicator light ........................................................................\
................ 4-19
High beam indicator light ........................................................................\
............... 4-19
Low Beam Indicator Light ........................................................................\
...............4-20
Light ON Indicator Light ........................................................................\
..................4-20
High Beam Assist indicator light ........................................................................\
.....4-20
Cruise Indicator Light ........................................................................\
.....................4-20
SPORT Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
...........4-20
4. Instrument Cluster

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ECO Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
...............4-20
Master warning light ........................................................................\
.........................4-21
N Mode Indicator Light ...............................................................\
.............................4-21
CUSTOM Mode Indicator Light ........................................................................\
........4-21
LCD Display Messages ........................................................................\
....................... 4-22 Shift to P ........................................................................\
........................................... 4-22
Low key battery ........................................................................\
................................ 4-22
Press START button while turning wheel ............................................................... 4-22
Steering wheel not locked ........................................................................\
............... 4-22
Check Steering Wheel Lock System ....................................................................... 4-22
Press brake pedal to start engine ........................................................................\
.. 4-22
Key not in vehicle ........................................................................\
............................. 4-22
Key not detected ........................................................................\
.............................. 4-22
Press START button again ..............................................................\
........................ 4-22
Press START button with key ........................................................................\
.......... 4-23
Check BRAKE SWITCH fuse ........................................................................\
........... 4-23
Shift to P or N to start engine ........................................................................\
......... 4-23
Battery discharging due to external electrical devices ......................................... 4-23
Door, Hood, Liftgate open indicator ....................................................................... 4-24
Low tire pressure ........................................................................\
............................. 4-24
Turn on FUSE SWITCH ........................................................................\
..................... 4-24
Lights .................................................................\
....................................................... 4-25
Wiper ..................................................................\
...................................................... 4 -25
Heated Steering Wheel turned off ........................................................................\
.. 4-25
Low washer fluid ........................................................................\
.............................. 4-25
Low fuel ........................................................................\
............................................ 4-25
Low engine oil ........................................................................\
................................. 4-25
Engine overheated / Engine has overheated .........................................................4-26
Check headlight ........................................................................\
...............................4-26
Check turn signal ........................................................................\
.............................4-26
Check headlamp LED ........................................................................\
......................4-26
Check Forward Safety system ........................................................................\
.........4-26
Check Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) system ..............................................................4-26
Check Blind-Spot Safety system ........................................................................\
....4-26
Check Driver Attention Warning system ................................................................ 4-27
Check High Beam Assist (HBA) system .................................................................. 4-27

Instrument Cluster4-12
Warning and Indicator Lights
Information
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF
after starting the engine. If any light is still
ON, this indicates a situation that needs
attention.
Seat belt warning light
This warning light informs the driver that
the seat belt is not fastened.
For more details, refer to “Seat Belts”
section in chapter 3.
Air bag warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3~6 seconds and then goes off.

[ The air bag warning light will remain
illuminated if there is a malfunction
with the SRS air bag operation.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[When y
ou set the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- The parking brake & brake fluid warning light illuminates for about 3
seconds and will then turn off once
the parking brake is released.

[ Whenever the parking brake is
applied.

[ Whenever the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
- If the warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it
indicates the brake fluid level in the
reservoir is low.
If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is
low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe loca
tion and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add
fluid as required (For more details,
refer to “Brake Fluid” section in
chapter 9). After adding brake fluid,
check all brake components for fluid
leaks. If a brake fluid leak is found, or
if the warning light remains on, or if
the brakes do not operate properly, do
not drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.

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Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-
diagonal br
aking system. This means you
still have braking on two wheels even if
one of the dual systems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems
working, more than normal pedal travel
and greater pedal pressure is required to
stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short
a distance with only a portion of the
brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driving,
shift to a lower gear for additional engine
braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
WARNING
Parking Brake & Brake Fluid warning
light
Driving the vehicle with a warning light
ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake
& Brake Fluid warning light illuminates
with the parking brake released, it
indicates that the brake fluid level is
low.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- The ABS warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then goes
off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
the ABS.
Note that the hydraulic braking
system will still be operational even if
there is a malfunction with the ABS.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) system
warning light
When the ABS warning and
Parking Brake warning lights are on
simultaneously, it may indicate a
problem with the Electronic Brake Force
Distribution system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Instrument Cluster4-14
WARNING
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) system warning light
When both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the
brake system will not work normally
and you may experience an unexpected
and dangerous situation during sudden
braking.
If this occurs, avoid high speed driving
and abrupt braking.
Have the vehicle inspected by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as
possible.
NOTICE
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD) system warning light
When the ABS warning light is on
or both ABS and Parking Brake &
Brake Fluid warning lights are on, the
speedometer, odometer, or tripmeter
may not work. Also, the EPS warning
light may illuminate and the steering
effort may increase or decrease.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
warning light
This warning light illuminates:

[ When y
ou set the Engine Start/Stop
button to the ON position.
- The electric power steering warning light illuminates for about 3 seconds
and then goes off.

[ Whenever there is a malfunction with
the electric power steering.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
Charging system warning
light
This warning light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with either
the alt

ernator or electrical charging
system.
If there is a malfunction with either the
alternator
or electrical charging system:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe loca
tion and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or
breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly, there
may be a problem in the electrical
charging system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer as soon as possible.

Convenient Features5-58
Information
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break the
ice and release the door. Do not pry on the
door. If necessary, spray around the door
with an approved de-icer fluid (do not use
radiator anti-freeze) or move the vehicle to
a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks” one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is latched securely.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. Failure to follow these
guidelines may result in SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:

[Read and follow all warnings posted
at the gas station.

[ Before refueling, note the location
of the Emergency Fuel Shut-Off, if
available, at the gas station.

[ Before touching the fuel nozzle, you
should eliminate the potential build-
up of static electricity by touching
a metal part of the vehicle, a safe
distance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas source,
with your bare hand.

[ Do not use cellular phones while
refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cellular
phones can potentially ignite fuel
vapors and cause a fire.
[
Do not get back into a vehicle
once you have begun refueling.
You can generate a buildup of
static electricity by touching,
rubbing or sliding against any item
or fabric capable of producing
static electricity. Static electricity
discharge can ignite fuel vapors
causing a fire. If you must re-enter
the vehicle, you should once again
eliminate potentially dangerous
static electricity discharge by
touching a metal part of the vehicle,
away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle
or other fuel source, with your bare
hand.

[ When using an approved portable
fuel container, be sure to place the
container on the ground prior to
refueling. Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun, contact
between your bare hand and the
vehicle should be maintained until
the filling is complete.

[ Use only approved portable plastic
fuel containers designed to carry and
store fuel.

[ When refueling, always shift the
gear to the P (Park) position, set
the parking brake, and press the
Engine Start/Stop button to the
OFF position. Sparks produced by
electrical components related to the
engine can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire.

[ Do not use matches or a lighter and
do not smoke or leave a lit cigarette
in your vehicle while at a gas station,
especially during refueling.