2023 HYUNDAI KONA wipers

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Wipers and Washers ........................................................................\
............... 5-70Windshield Wipers ........................................................................\
............................. 5-70
Front Windshield Washers ........................................................................\
................. 5-72
Rear Window Wiper and Washer ........................................................................\
...... 5-73
Automatic Climate Control System ................................................................5-74Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning ................................................................. 5-75
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning ...................................................................... 5-75
System Operation ........................................................................\
............................... 5-79
System Maintenance ........................................................................\
......................... 5-81
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging .......................................................... 5-83Automatic Climate Control System......................................................................\
.....5-83
Auto Defogging System (only for automatic climate control system) ................... 5-84
Defroster .....................................................................\
............................................... 5-86
Climate Control Additional Features ............................................................. 5-87Automatic Ventilation ........................................................................\
........................ 5-87
Inside Air Circulation While Operating the Washer Fluid ........................................ 5-87
Storage Compartment ........................................................................\
............ 5-88Center Console Storage ........................................................................\
.................... 5-88
Glove Box ........................................................................\
........................................... 5-88
Sunglass Holder ........................................................................\
................................ 5-89
Multi Box ........................................................................\
............................................ 5-89
Luggage Tray ........................................................................\
..................................... 5-90
Interior Features ........................................................................\
.......................5-91Cup Holder ........................................................................\
.......................................... 5-91
Sunvisor ..................................................................\
....................................................5-92
Power outlet ........................................................................\
.......................................5-92
USB Charger ........................................................................\
.......................................5-93
Wireless Smart Phone Charging System ................................................................. 5-94
Clock ..................................................................\
........................................................ 5-96
Clothes Hanger ........................................................................\
................................... 5-97
Floor Mat Anchor(s) ........................................................................\
............................ 5-97
Luggage Net Holder ........................................................................\
.......................... 5-98
Cargo Area Cover ........................................................................\
.............................. 5-99
Exterior Features ........................................................................\
................... 5-100Roof Side Rails ........................................................................\
.................................. 5-100

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

05
5-71
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

Convenient Features5-72
Front Windshield Washers
OTLE045164
In the OFF position, pull the lever gently
toward you to spray washer fluid on the
windshield and to run the wipers 1-3
cycles. The spray and wiper operation
will continue until you release the lever. If
the washer does not work, you may need
to add washer fluid to the washer fluid
reservoir.
WARNING
When the outside temperature is below
freezing, ALWAYS warm the windshield
using the defroster to help prevent
the washer fluid from freezing on the
windshield and obscuring your vision
which could result in an accident and
serious injury or death.
NOTICE

[ To prevent possible damage to the
washer pump, do not operate the
washer when the fluid reservoir is
empty.

[ To prevent possible damage to the
wipers or windshield, do not operate
the wipers when the windshield is
dry.

[ To prevent damage to the wiper
arms and other components, do
not attempt to move the wipers
manually.

[ To prevent possible damage to the
wipers and washer system, use anti-
freezing washer fluids in the winter
season or cold weather.

05
5-73
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
OTLE045165
The rear window wiper and washer
switch is located at the end of the wiper
and washer switch lever. Turn the switch
to the desired position to operate the
rear wiper and washer.
HI – High wiper speed
LO – Low wiper speed
OFF – Off
OTLE045166
Push the lever away from you to spray
rear washer fluid and to run the rear
wipers 1~3 cycles. The spray and wiper
operation will continue until you release
the lever.
Auto rear wiper (if equipped)
The rear wiper will operate while the
vehicle is in reverse with the front wiper
ON by selecting the function from the
Settings menu on the LCD display.
Select: - 8VHU6HWWLQJV

Maintenance9-26
Blade Inspection
Contamination of either the windshield
or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the
windshield wipers.
Common sources of contamination are
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments
used by some commercial car washes. If
the blades are not wiping properly, clean
both the window and the blades with a
good cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper blades,
arms or other components, do not:

[ Use gasoline, kerosene, paint
thinner, or other solvents on or near
them.

[ Attempt to move the wipers
manually.

[ Use non-specified wiper blades.
Information
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
Information
Wiper blades are consumable items.
Normal wear of the wipers may not be
covered by your vehicle warranty.
Blade Replacement
When the wipers no longer clean
adequately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
NOTICE

[In order to prevent damage to the
hood and the wiper arms, the wiper
arms should only be lifted when in
the top wiping position.

[ Always return the wiper arms to the
windshield before driving.
WIPER BLADES

09
9-27
Front windshield wiper blade
replacement
OGSR076067

v Type A
1. Put the front windshield wipers into the service position.
2. Raise the wiper arm and slightly rotate the wiper blade assembly to expose
the plastic locking clip.
NOTICE
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it may
chip or crack the windshield.
OGSR076066
OGSR076068
3. Press the clip (1) and slide the blade assembly downward (2).
4. Lift it off the arm.
5. Install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
6. Return the wiper arm on the windshield.

Index
I-12
V
Vehicle break-in process
........................................................................\
................1-7
Vehicle Certification Label
........................................................................\
..........2-13
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders
...................................................1-8
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
...................................................................2-13
Vehicle Load Limit
........................................................................\
......................6-60
The Loading Information Label .......................................................................6-61
Vehicle modifications
........................................................................\
....................1-7
Vehicle settings (infotainment system)
................................................................4-36
Setting Your Vehicle ........................................................................\
................4-36
Volume and Weight
........................................................................\
......................2-10
W
Washer Fluid
........................................................................\
................................9-23
Checking the Washer Fluid Level ....................................................................9-23
Windows
........................................................................\
......................................5-50
Power Windows ........................................................................\
........................5-51
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
................................................................5-83
Auto Defogging System (only for automatic climate control system) .............5-84
Automatic Climate Control System .................................................................5-83
Defroster ........................................................................\
...................................5-86
Winter Driving
........................................................................\
.............................6-55
Snow or Icy Conditions ........................................................................\
............6-55
Winter Precautions ........................................................................\
...................6-58
Wiper Blades
........................................................................\
................................9-26
Battery Capacity Label ........................................................................\
.............9-31
Battery Rechar ging ........................................................................\
...................9-32
Blade Inspection ........................................................................\
.......................9-26
Blade Replacement ........................................................................\
...................9-26
For Best Battery Service ........................................................................\
..........9-31
Reset Items ........................................................................\
...............................9-33
Wipers and Washers
........................................................................\
.....................5-70
Front Windshield Washers ........................................................................\
........5-72
Rear Window Wiper and Washer .....................................................................5-73
Windshield Wipers ........................................................................\
...................5-70