2023 HYUNDAI KONA clutch

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1. Instrument cluster .................................. 4-4
2. Horn ....................................................... 5-35
3. Driver’s front air bag .............................. 3-41
4. Engine Start/Stop button ....................... 6-5
5. Light control/Turn signals .................... 5-60
6. Wiper/Washer ....................................... 5-70
7. Infotainment system ........................... 5-101
8. Hazard warning flasher switch .............. 8-2
9. Automatic climate control system ....... 5-74
10. Passenger’s front air bag ...................... 3-41
11. Glove box .............................................. 5-88
12. USB Charger ......................................... 5-93
13. USB Port ............................................... 5-101
14. Power outlet .......................................... 5-92
15. Dual clutch transmission shift lever .....6-10 16. Drive mode knob .................................. 6-38
17. Seat warmer ........................................... 3-16
18. ESC off button ...................................... 6-23
19. Parking Safety button ........................... 7-68
20. Parking/ View button ............................7-55
21. Wireless Smart Phone Charging
System .................................................. 5-94
22. Cup holder ............................................. 5-91
23. Steering wheel audio controls/ Bluetooth® wireless technology
hands-free controls ......................5-102/103
24. Driving Assist button/ Lane Driving Assist button .................... 7-15
The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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Vehicle Information, Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects2-10
Items Weight of volume Classification
Refrigerant o
z. (g)15.87 (450) ± 0.88 (25) R-1234yf
Compressor lubricant oz. (g)4.23 (120) ± 0.35 (10) PAG
Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for more details.
VOLUME AND WEIGHT
Items 2.0 T-GDI
2WD DCT
Gross vehicle weight
lbs. (k
g) 4,431 (2010)
Luggage volume (VDA) FXIW
b MIN : 12.75 (361)
MAX : 40.36 (1,143)
DCT : Dual clutch transmission
MIN : Behind rear seat to upper edge of the seat back.
MAX : Behind front seat to roof.
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

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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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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

Driving your vehicle6-10
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Depress the brake pedal and press the shift button ahead of the shift lever while moving the
shift lever.
Press the shift button while moving the shift lever.
The shift lever can freely operate.
Dual Clutch Transmission Operation
The dual clutch transmission has eight forward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected automatically when the shift lever is in the D (Drive)
position.
DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION

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[The dual clutch transmission can be
thought of as an automatically shifting
manual transmission. It gives the
driving feel of a manual transmission,
yet provides the ease of a fully
automatic transmission.

[ When D (Drive) is selected, the
transmission will automatically
shift through the gears similar to a
conventional automatic transmission.
Unlike a traditional automatic
transmission, the gear shifting can
sometimes be felt and heard as the
actuators engage the clutches and the
gears are selected.

[ The dual clutch transmission
incorporates a wet-type dual clutch
mechanism, which allows for better
acceleration performance and
increased fuel efficiency while driving.
But it differs from a conventional
automatic transmission because
it does not incorporate a torque
converter. Instead, the transition from
one gear to the next is managed by
clutch slip, especially at lower speeds.
As a result, shifts are sometimes more
noticeable, and a light vibration can
be felt as the transmission shaft speed
is matched with the engine shaft
speed. This is a normal condition of
the dual clutch transmission.

[ The wet-type clutch transfers torque
more directly and provides a direct-
drive feeling which may feel different
from a conventional automatic
transmission. This may be more
noticeable when launching the vehicle
from a stop or when traveling at low,
stop-and-go vehicle speeds.
[
When rapidly accelerating from a
lower vehicle speed, the engine
RPM may increase dramatically as a
result of clutch slip as the dual clutch
transmission selects the correct gear.
This is a normal condition.

[ When accelerating from a stop on
an incline, press the accelerator
smoothly and gradually to avoid any
shudder feeling or jerkiness.

[ When traveling at a lower vehicle
speed, if you release the accelerator
pedal quickly, you may feel engine
braking before the transmission
changes gears. This engine braking
feeling is similar to operating a
manual transmission at low speed.

[ When driving downhill, you may
wish to move the gear shift lever to
Manual Shift mode and downshift to
a lower gear in order to control your
speed without using the brake pedal
excessively.

[ When you turn the engine on and off,
you may hear clicking sounds as the
system goes through a self-test. This
is a normal sound for the dual clutch
transmission.

[ During the first 1000 miles (1,500km),
you may feel that the vehicle may not
be smooth when accelerating at low
speed. During this break-in period, the
shift quality and performance of your
new vehicle is continuously optimized.

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death:

[ ALWAYS check the surrounding
areas near your vehicle for people,
especially children, before shifting a
vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).

[ Before leaving the driver’s seat,
always make sure the shift lever
is in the P (Park) position, then set
the parking brake, and place the
Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF
position. Unexpected and sudden
vehicle movement can occur if these
precautions are not followed.

[ Do not use aggressive engine braking
(shifting from a higher gear to a
lower gear) on slippery roads. This
could cause the tires to slip and may
result in an accident.
NOTICE

[Always come to a complete stop
before shifting into D (Drive) or R
(Reverse).

[ Do not put the shift lever in N
(Neutral) while driving.
WARNING
Due to transmission failure, you may
not continue to drive and the position
indicator and the position indicator (D,
P) on the instrument cluster will blink.
Contact authorized HYUNDAI dealer
and have the system checked.
DCT warning messages
This warning message is displayed when
vehicle is driven slowly on a grade and
the vehicle detects that the brake pedal
is not applied.
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Steep grade! Press brake pedal
Driving up hills or on steep grades:

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o hold the vehicle on an incline use
the foot brake or the parking brake.

[ When in stop-and-go traffic on an
incline, allow a gap to form ahead
of you before moving the vehicle
forward. Then hold the vehicle on the
incline with the foot brake.

[ If the vehicle is held or creeping
forward on an incline by applying
the accelerator pedal, the clutch and
transmission may overheat which
can result in damage. At this time, a
warning message will appear on the
LCD display.

[ If the LCD warning is active, the foot
brake must be applied.

[ Ignoring the warnings can lead to
damage to the transmission.

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Transmission high temperature

[Under certain conditions, such as
r

epeated stop-and-go launches
on steep grades, sudden take off
or acceleration, or other harsh
driving conditions, the transmission
clutch temperatures will increase
excessively. Finally the clutch in
transmission could be overheated.

[ When the clutch is overheated, the
safe protection mode engages and
the gear position indicator on the
cluster blinks with a chime. At this
time, “Transmission temp. is high!
Stop safely” warning message will
appear on the LCD display and driving
may not be smooth.

[ If this occurs, pull over to a safe
location, stop the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the brakes and
shift the vehicle to P (Park), and allow
the transmission to cool.

[ If you ignore this warning, the driving
condition may become worse. You
may experience abrupt shifts, or
Jerkiness. To return to the normal
driving condition, stop the vehicle
and apply the foot brake or shift into P
(Park). Then allow the transmission to
cool for a few minutes with engine on,
before driving off.

[ When possible, drive the vehicle
smoothly.
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Transmission overheated

[If the v
ehicle continues to be driven
and the clutch temperatures reach
the maximum temperature limit, the
“Transmission Hot! Park with engine
on” warning will be displayed. When
this occurs the clutch is disabled
until the clutch cools to normal
temperatures.

[ The warning will display a time to wait
for the transmission to cool.

[ If this occurs, pull over to a safe
location, stop the vehicle with the
engine running, apply the brakes and
shift the vehicle to P (Park), and allow
the transmission to cool.

[ When the message “Trans cooled.
Resume driving” appears you can
continue to drive your vehicle.

[ When possible, drive the vehicle
smoothly.
If any of the warning messages in the
LCD display continue to blink, for your
safety, contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer and have the system checked.