2023 HYUNDAI KONA towing

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Performance Option ........................................................................\
............... 6-44Performance Option Settings ........................................................................\
........... 6-44
Launch Control ........................................................................\
.................................. 6-44
Shift Light ........................................................................\
........................................... 6-46
N Track Sense Shift ........................................................\
............................................6-47
N Power Shift ........................................................................\
..................................... 6-49
N Road Sense ........................................................................\
.................................... 6-49
Maximum Performance Driving (How to drive with Octane Number Learning) ... 6-51
Special Driving Conditions ........................................................................\
..... 6-52Hazardous Driving Conditions ................................................\
..................................6-52
Rocking the Vehicle .................................................................\
..................................6-52
Smooth Cornering ........................................................................\
..............................6-53
Driving at Night ........................................................................\
..................................6-53
Driving in the Rain ........................................................................\
..............................6-53
Driving In Flooded Areas ....................................................................\
...................... 6-54
Highway Driving ........................................................................\
................................ 6-54
Reducing the Risk of a Rollover .....................................................................\
.......... 6-54
Winter Driving ........................................................................\
......................... 6-55Snow or Icy Conditions ........................................................................\
......................6-55
Winter Precautions ........................................................................\
............................ 6-58
Vehicle Load Limit ........................................................................\
..................6-60The Loading Information Label ........................................................................\
......... 6-61
Trailer Towing ........................................................................\
.......................... 6-65

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NOTICE
If you are still stuck after rocking the
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
engine overheating, possible damage to
the transmission, and tire damage. See
“Towing” section in chapter 8.
Smooth Cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are wet.
Ideally, corners should always be taken
under gentle acceleration.
Driving at Night
Night driving presents more hazards than
driving in the daylight. Here are some
important tips to remember:

[Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night,
especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.

[ Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
from other drivers’ headlamps.

[ Keep your headlamps clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlamps will make it much
more difficult to see at night.

[ Avoid staring directly at the
headlamps of oncoming vehicles. You
could be temporarily blinded, and it
will take several seconds for your eyes
to readjust to the darkness.
Driving in the Rain
Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. Here are a few things to
consider when driving in the rain or on
slick pavement:

[Slow down and allow extra following
distance. A heavy rainfall makes
it harder to see and increases the
distance needed to stop your vehicle.

[ Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if
equipped)

[ Replace your windshield wiper blades
when they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.

[ Be sure your tires have enough tread.
If your tires do not have enough tread,
making a quick stop on wet pavement
can cause a skid and possibly lead to
an accident. See “Tire Replacement”
in chapter 9.

[ Turn on your headlamps to make it
easier for others to see you.

[ Driving too fast through large puddles
can affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.

[ If you believe your brakes may be wet,
apply them lightly while driving until
normal braking operation returns.
Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are
going fast enough, your vehicle may
have little or no contact with the road
surface and actually ride on the water.
The best advice is SLOW DOWN when
the road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases
as the depth of tire tread decreases,
refer to “Tire Replacement” section in
chapter 9.

Driving your vehicle6-62
Towing capacity
We do not recommend using this vehicle
for trailer towing.
Cargo capacity
The cargo capacity of your vehicle will
increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants
and the tongue load, if your vehicle is
equipped with a trailer.
Steps for determining correct load
limit
1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on
your vehicle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For example,
if the "XXX" amount equals 1400
lbs. and there will be five 150 lb
passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult
this manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo and
luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
WARNING
Do not overload the vehicle as there
is a limit to the total weight, or load
limit, including occupants and cargo,
the vehicle can carry. Overloading can
shorten the life of the vehicle. If the
GVWR or the GAWR is exceeded, parts
on the vehicle can break, and it can
change the handling of your vehicle.
These could cause you to lose control
and result in an accident.

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TRAILER TOWING
We do not recommend using this vehicle for trailer towing.

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[Detecting vehicle
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If the vehicle in front of you has
cargo that extends rearward from
the cab, or when the vehicle in front
of you has higher ground clearance,
additional special attention is
required. Forward Collision-
Avoidance Assist may not be able
to detect the cargo extending from
the vehicle. In these instances,
you must maintain a safe braking
distance from the rearmost object,
and if necessary, steer the vehicle
and depress the brake pedal to
reduce your driving speed in order to
maintain distance.
WARNING

[When you are towing a trailer or
another vehicle, we recommend that
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is
turned off due to safety reasons.

[ Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
may operate if objects that are
similar in shape or characteristics
to vehicles and pedestrians are
detected.

[ Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
does not operate on bicycles,
motorcycles, or smaller wheeled
objects, such as luggage bags,
shopping carts, or strollers.

[ Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate properly if
interfered by strong electromagnetic
waves.

[ Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
may not operate for 15 seconds after
the vehicle is started, or the front
view camera is initialized.

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Information
For more details on the limitations of the
front view camera, refer to “Forward
Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section
in chapter 7.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Lane Keeping Assist:

[The driver should hold the
responsibility to safely drive and
control the vehicle. Do not solely rely
on Lane Keeping Assist and drive
dangerously.

[ The operation of Lane Keeping
Assist can be cancelled or not
work properly depending on road
conditions and surroundings. Always
be cautious while driving.

[ Refer to “Limitations of Lane Keeping
Assist” if the lane is not detected
properly.

[ When you are towing a trailer or
another vehicle, we recommend that
Lane Keeping Assist is turned off due
to safety reasons.

[ If the vehicle is driven at high speed,
the steering wheel will not be
controlled. The driver must always
follow the speed limit when using
Lane Keeping Assist.
[
If any other system’s warning
message is displayed or audible
warning is generated, Lane Keeping
Assist warning message may not be
displayed and audible warning may
not be generated.

[ You may not hear the warning
sound of Lane Keeping Assist if the
surrounding is noisy.

[ If you attach objects to the steering
wheel, steering may not be assisted
properly.

[ Lane Keeping Assist may not operate
for 15 seconds after the vehicle is
started, or the front view camera is
initialized.

[ Lane Keeping Assist will not operate
when:
- The turn signal or hazard warning
flasher is turned on
- The vehicle is not driven in the
center of the lane when Lane
Keeping Assist is turned on or right
after changing a lane
- ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
or VSM (Vehicle Stability
Management) is activated
- The vehicle is driven on a sharp
curve
- The vehicle speed is below 35 mph
(55 km/h) or above 130 mph (210
km/h)
- The vehicle makes sharp lane
changes
- The vehicle brakes suddenly

Driver Assistance System7-32

[ Driving where the heights of the
lanes are different
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Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate properly
when driving where the heights of
the lanes are different. The function
may not detect the vehicle on a
road with different lane heights
(underpass joining section, grade
separated intersections, etc.).
Always pay attention to road and
driving conditions while driving.
WARNING

[When you are towing a trailer or
another vehicle, make sure that
you turn off Blind-Spot Collision-
Avoidance Assist.

[ Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate properly if
interfered by strong electromagnetic
waves.

[ Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Assist may not operate for 15 seconds
after the vehicle is started, or the
front view camera or rear corner
radars are initialized.
Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following three
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the device.

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Turning off Cruise Control
OOSN071036N[A] : Type A, [B] : Type B
Press the Driving Assist button to turn
Cruise Control off. The Cruise ()
indicator will go off.
Always press the Driving Assist button to
turn Cruise Control off when not in use.
Information
If your vehicle is equipped with Manual
Speed Limit Assist, press and hold the
Driving Assist button to turn off Cruise
Control. However, Manual Speed Limit
Assist will turn on.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using Cruise Control:

[ Always set the vehicle speed under
the speed limit in your country.

[ Keep Cruise Control off when the
function is not in use, to avoid
inadvertently setting a speed. Check
that the Cruise (
) indicator is
off.

[ Cruise Control does not substitute
for proper and safe driving. It is the
responsibility of the driver to always
drive safely and should always be
aware of unexpected and sudden
situations from occurring.

[ Always drive cautiously to prevent
unexpected and sudden situations
from occurring. Pay attention to the
road conditions at all times.

[ Do not use Cruise Control when it
may be unsafe to keep the vehicle at
a constant speed:
- When driving in heavy traffic, or
when traffic conditions make it
difficult to drive at a constant
speed
- When driving on rainy, icy, or
snow-covered roads
- When driving on hilly or windy
roads
- When driving in windy areas
- When driving with limited view
(possibly due to bad weather, such
as fog, snow, rain and sandstorm)

[ Do not use Cruise Control when
towing a trailer.