Hyundai Kona (2024 year). Manual in english

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Information

The infotainment system may change

after software updates. For more

information, refer to the manual provided

in the infotainment system and the quick

reference guide.

Interior button lights

The interior button lights turns on or off in

the following conditions:
• The interior button lights turn on for a

while when the door is unlocked and

opened after all doors were closed and

locked.

• The interior button lights always turns

on when the vehicle is turned on.

• The interior button lights turn on for a

while when the vehicle is turned off. If

the door is opened and closed or

locked, the interior button lights turn

off immediately.

You can enable the interior button lights

by selecting

Setup

Vehicle

Lights

Interior Lights Always On

in the

infotainment system.

Information

The infotainment system may change

after software updates. For more

information, refer to the manual provided

in the infotainment system and the quick

reference guide.

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can

make it easier for others to see the front

of your vehicle during the day, especially

after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system is ON when the headlight

switch is in the OFF or the AUTO headlight

position and the Electronic Parking Brake

is released.
The DRL system turns OFF when:
• The headlights are on.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The engine is off.

if equipped

Welcome system

2C_WelcomeSystem

Welcome system helps keep the driver

visible by turning on vehicle lights when

the driver approaches the vehicle.

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Door handle light

When all the doors (and liftgate) are

closed and locked, the door handle light

will turn on for about 15 seconds if:
•

Setup

Vehicle

Lights

Welcome

Mirror/Light

On door unlock

selected in the infotainment system,
- The door lock button is pressed on

the smart key.

- The button of the outside door

handle is pressed while carrying the

smart key.

- You put your hand in the outside door

handle while carrying the smart key.

• The smart key is detected, and both

Lights

Welcome Mirror/Light

door unlock

and

Light

Welcome

Mirror/Light

On driver approach

are

selected.

You can activate or deactivate the

Welcome Light function from the Settings

in the infotainment system.

Information

The infotainment system may change

after software updates. For more

information, refer to the manual provided

in the infotainment system and the quick

reference guide.

Headlight and parking light

When the headlight switch is in the

headlight, parking light or AUTO position

and all the doors (and liftgate) are closed

and locked, the parking lights and

headlights come on for about 15 seconds

when the door unlock button is pressed

on the the smart key.
If you press the door lock or unlock

button, the parking lights and headlights

turn off immediately.
Select

Setup

Vehicle

Lights

Headlight Delay

from the infotainment

system to turn on this function.

Interior light

When the interior light switch is in the

position and all doors (and liftgate) are

closed and locked, the room lamps come

on for 30 seconds when:
• The door unlock button is pressed on

the smart key.

• The button of the outside door handle is

pressed while carrying the smart key.

• You put your hand in the outside door

handle while carrying the smart key.
If you press the door lock or unlock

button on the smart key, the lights turn

off immediately.

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High Beam Assist (HBA)

2C_HBASwitch

Hight Beam Assist automatically switches

between high beam and low beam

depending on the detected brightness

from the lights of oncoming vehicles or

vehicles in front.

Detecting sensor

2C_FrontViewCamera

[A] Front view camera

The front view camera is used as a

detecting sensor to detect ambient light

and brightness while driving.
Refer to the picture above for the detailed

location of the detecting sensor.

NOTICE

• Always keep the front view camera in

good condition to maintain optimal

performance of High Beam Assist.

• For more information on the limitations

of the front view camera, refer to the

“Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

(FCA) (Front View Camera Only)” or

"Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

(FCA) (Sensor Fusion)" section in

chapter 7.

High Beam Assist settings

2C_HBASetInfo

With the Engine Start/Stop button in the

ON position, select

Setup

Vehicle

Lights

High Beam Assist

from the

Settings menu to turn on High Beam

Assist and deselect to turn off the

function.

WARNING

Only change the settings after parking

your vehicle at a safe location.

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High Beam Assist operation

• After selecting

High Beam Assist

from

the Settings menu to operate High

Beam Assist:
- Place the headlight switch in the

AUTO position and push the

headlight lever towards the

instrument cluster. The High Beam
Assist ( ) indicator light illuminates.

- When High Beam Assist is enabled,

high beams turn on when the vehicle

speed is above 18 mph (30 km/h) and
the High Beam (

) indicator

illuminates. When the vehicle speed

is below 12 mph (20 km), high beams

turn off and the indicator light

illuminates in white.

• When High Beam Assist is operating:

- If the turn signal lever is pulled

toward you when the high beams are

off, the high beams turn on. When

you let go of the turn signal lever,

High Beam Assist operates again.

- If the turn signal lever is pulled

toward you when the high beams are

on by High Beam Assist, the low

beams turn on and High Beam Assist

turns off.

- If the turn signal lever is pushed away

from you, the high beams turn on and

High Beam Assist turns off.

- If the headlight switch is moved from

AUTO to another position

(headlight/position/off(O)), the

corresponding light turns on and

High Beam Assist turns off.

• When High Beam Assist is operating,

high beam switches to low beam if:
- The headlights of an oncoming

vehicle are detected.

- The tail lights of a front vehicle are

detected.

- The headlight or tail light of a

motorcycle or a bicycle is detected.

- The surrounding ambient light is

bright enough so high beams are not

required.

- Streetlights or other lights are

detected.

- The vehicle speed drops below the

threshold.

Information

The images and colors in the cluster may

differ depending on the cluster type or

theme selected from the cluster.

High Beam Assist malfunction

and limitations

High Beam Assist malfunction

2C_DriverAssistanceMalfunction

When High Beam Assist is not working

properly, the "

Check Driver Assistance

system

" warning message may appear,

and the warning light may illuminate on

the instrument cluster. Have the system

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

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Limitations of High Beam Assist

High Beam Assist may not work properly

in the following situations if:
• The headlights from an oncoming or

front vehicle is damaged or out of the

detection range.

• The headlights from an oncoming or

front vehicle are covered with dust,

snow, or water.

• An oncoming or front vehicle’s

headlights are off but the fog lights are

on.

• There are lights that have a similar

shape as a vehicle’s light ahead.

• The headlights are not repaired or

replaced properly.

• The headlights are not aimed properly.
• You are driving on a narrow curved

road, rough road, uphill, or downhill.

• A front vehicle is partially visible at a

crossroad or on a curved road.

• There is a temporary reflector or flash

ahead (construction area).

• There is a traffic light, reflecting sign,

LED sign, or reflectors ahead.

• The road is wet or covered with snow or

ice.

• A vehicle suddenly appears from a

curve.

• The vehicle is tilted due to a flat tire or

being towed.

• The headlights from an oncoming or

front vehicle is not detected because of

exhaust fumes, smoke, fog, snow,

blizzard, water spray on the road, or

windshield condensation, etc.

Information

For more information on the limitations of

the front view camera, refer to the

“Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

(FCA) (Front View Camera Only)” or

"Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

(FCA) (Sensor Fusion)" section in chapter

WARNING

• Always check road conditions, and if

necessary, take appropriate actions to

drive safely. It is your responsibility to

operate your vehicle in a safe manner.

• If High Beam Assist does not operate

properly, use the turn signal lever to

switch between high beam and low

beam.

• High Beam Assist may not operate for

15 seconds right after your vehicle is

started or when the front view camera

is initialized.

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Interior Lights

WARNING

Do not use the interior lights when driving

in the dark. The interior lights may

obscure your view and result in a collision.

Do not use the interior lights for extended

periods when the vehicle is turned off.

Otherwise, the battery discharges.

Interior lamp Auto off

The interior lights automatically go off

about 20 minutes after the vehicle is

turned off and the doors are closed. If a

door is opened, the light go off 25 minutes

after the vehicle is turned off. If the doors

are locked by the smart key and the

vehicle enters the armed stage of the

theft alarm system, the lights go off 5

seconds later.

Front lamps

2C_MapLampButton

• Press the lens to turn on or off the map

lamp. This light produces a spot beam

for convenient use as a map lamp at

night or as a personal lamp for the

driver and the front passenger.

•

:Press the button to turn on the room

lamp for the front and rear seats.

•

:Press the button to turn off the room

lamp for the front and rear seats.

•

:The front or rear room lamps come

on when the front or rear doors are

opened. When doors are unlocked by

the smart key, the front and rear lamps

come on for about 30 seconds as long

as any door is not opened. The front and

rear room lamps go out gradually after

about 30 seconds when the door is

closed. However, if the Engine

Start/Stop button is in the ON position

or all doors are locked, the front and

rear lamps turn off. If a door is opened

with the Engine Start/Stop button in the

ACC or OFF position, the front and rear

lamps stay on for about 5 minutes.

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Rear lamps

Room lamp

2C_RoomLamp

:Press the button to turn on and off the

rear room lamp.

Vanity mirror lamp

2C_SunvisorLamp

Push the switch to turn the lamp on or off.
•

: The lamp turns on if this button is

pressed.

•

: The lamp turns off if this button is

pressed.

Glove box lamp

2C_GlobeBoxLamp

The glove box lamp turns on when the

glove box is opened.
If the glove box is not closed, the lamp

turns off after 20 minutes.

NOTICE

Close the glove box after use to prevent

unnecessary battery discharge.

if equipped

Ambient light

2C_MoodLamp

[A] Driver seat door, passenger seat door

[B] Passenger seat open tray

To set the brightness and color of the

ambient light, select

Setup

Vehicle

Lights

Ambient Lighting

in the

infotainment system.
• If the

Link to Drive Mode

is selected,

the ambient light color changes

according to the selected drive mode.

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• If you do not want to use ambient

lighting, set

Brightness

in the

infotainment system.

Cargo area lamp

2C_LuggageRoomLamp

The cargo area lamp turns on when the

liftgate is opened and off when the

liftgate is closed.

NOTICE

Close the liftgate after use to prevent

unnecessary battery discharge.

Wipers And Washers

Front windshield wiper/washer

2C_WiperSwitchOverview

Rear windshield wiper/washer

2C_WasherRearSwitchOverview

Wiper speed control

•

: High wiper speed.

•

: Low wiper speed.

•

INT

: Intermittent wipe.

•

AUTO

(if equipped): Auto control wipe.

•

OFF

: Off

•

MIST

: Single wipe

Intermittent or Auto control wipe time

adjustment

Wash with brief wipes (front)

Rear wiper control

•

: High wiper speed.

•

: Low wiper speed.

•

OFF

: Off

Wash with brief wipes (rear)

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Front windshield wipers

Operates as follows when the engine is

turned on.
•

: The wiper runs at a higher speed.

•

: The wiper runs at a lower speed.

•

INT

: Wiper operates intermittently at

the same wiping intervals. To vary the

speed setting, turn the speed control

knob.

•

OFF

: Wipers are not in operation.

•

MIST

: For a single wiping cycle, push

the lever downward and release. The

wipers operate continuously if the lever

is held in this position.

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 to

prevent damage to the wiper and washer

system.

if equipped

AUTO (Automatic) control

2C_RainSensor

The rain sensor located on the upper end

of the windshield glass senses the

amount of rainfall and controls the

interval of the wiping cycle.
To change the sensitivity setting, turn the

sensitivity control knob.
If the wiper switch is set in the AUTO

mode when the Engine Start/Stop button

is in the ON position, the wiper operates

once to perform a self-check of the

system. Set the wiper to the OFF position

when the wiper is not used.

WARNING

To prevent personal injury:
• 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 position to stop

the auto wiper operation.

• Do not remove the sensor cover

located on the upper end of the

passenger side windshield glass.

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Front windshield washers

2C_WasherSwitch

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

continues until you release the lever. If

the washer does not work, you may need

to add washer fluid to the washer fluid

reservoir.

Recirculating air when washer fluid

is used

When washer fluid is used, in order to

reduce any objectionable scent of the

washer fluid from entering the cabin,

recirculation mode and air conditioning

are automatically activated depending on

the outside temperature. If you select

fresh mode while the function is

operating, the function resumes after a

certain amount of time. It may not work in

some conditions such as cold weather or

vehicle OFF.
For more information, refer to the

“Climate Control Additional Features”

section in this chapter.

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 that

could lead to a collision resulting in

serious injury or death.
Always use appropriate washer fluids in

the winter season or cold weather.

NOTICE

To prevent damage:
• Do not operate the washer when the

fluid reservoir is empty or when the

windshield is dry.

• Do not operate the wipers when the

windshield is dry.

• Do not attempt to move the wipers

manually.

• Use anti-freezing washer fluids in the

winter season or cold weather.

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Rear windshield wipers and

washers

2C_WiperRearOperation

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.
•

: High wiper speed

•

: Low wiper speed

•

OFF

: Off

Auto rear wiper

2C_WasherRearSwitch

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 continues until you release the

lever.
• The rear wiper operates while the

vehicle is in reverse with the front wiper

on. You can select the function from the

Settings menu in the infotainment

system. Select:

•

Setup

Vehicle

Convenience

Auto

Rear Wiper (in R)

For more information, refer to the

“Recirculating air when washer fluid is

used” section in chapter 5.

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if equipped

Manual Climate Control System

1C_Aircon_2

(1) Fan speed control
(2) Temperature control
(3) Mode selection
(4) Front windshield defroster
(5) A/C (air conditioning)
(6) Air intake control
(7) Rear window defroster

Heating and air conditioning

1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired position.

To improve the effectiveness of heating and cooling, select:
• Heating:
• Cooling:

3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
If air conditioning is desired, turn on the air conditioning system.

Mode selection

The mode selection knob controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation

system.

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Air flow direction

1C_ManualAirconModeSelectionOverview

Symbol

Operation

Direction

Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face.

Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air

discharged from the outlet.

B, D

Air flow is directed toward the face and the floor.

B, C, D, E, F

Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a small

amount of the air being directed to the windshield and side

window defrosters.

A, C, D, E, F

Most of the air flow is directed to the floor and the

windshield with a small amount directed to the side window

defrosters.

A, C, D, E, F

Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with a small

amount of air directed to the side window defrosters.

A, D

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MAX A/C

2C_MaxAircon

The MAX A/C mode is used to cool the

inside of the vehicle faster. Air flow is

directed toward the upper body and face.
The air conditioning and recirculated air

are both selected. Turn the fan speed

mode to adjust.

Instrument panel vents

Front

2C_FrontVent

Rear

2C_RearVent

The instrument panel vent air flow can be

directed up/down or left/right using the

vent adjustment lever.
Move the lever all the way to the

direction to close, and to the direction

to open the air vents.

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Temperature control

2C_TempCont

The temperature increases by turning the

knob to the right. The temperature

decreases by turning the knob to the left.

Air intake control

Recirculation mode

WL_RecirculationModeLamp

With the recirculated air selected, air

from the passenger compartment is

drawn through the climate control

system.

Outside (fresh) mode

WL_RecirculationModeLamp_2

With the outside (fresh) air selected, air

enters the vehicle from outside and is

drawn through the climate control

system.

Information

Using the system in the fresh air position

is recommended.
Prolonged operation of the heater in the

recirculated air position (without air

conditioning selected) can cause fogging

of the windshield and side windows and

the air within the passenger

compartment will become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air

conditioning with the recirculated air

position selected will result in excessively

dry air in the passenger compartment.

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death:
• Continued climate control system

operation in the recirculated air

position may allow humidity to increase

inside the vehicle that could fog the

windshield and the side windows and

obscure visibility.

• Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air

conditioning or heating system on.

• Continued climate use of recirculated

air may cause drowsiness or sleepiness,

and loss of vehicle control. Set the air

intake control to the outside (fresh) air

position while driving.

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Fan speed control

2C_FanSpeedCont

Turn the knob to the right to increase the

fan speed and airflow. Turn the knob to

the left to decrease fan speed and airflow.
Setting the fan speed control knob to the

“0” position turns off the fan.

Information

Operating the fan speed when the Engine

Start/Stop button is in the ON position

may cause the battery to discharge.

Air conditioning (A/C)

2C_ACOn

Press the A/C button to turn on the air

conditioning system (indicator light ON).

Press the button again to turn off the air

conditioning system.

System operation

Ventilation

1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside

(fresh) mode.

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) mode.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan speed control to the desired

speed.

5. If desired, turn the air conditioning ON

with the temperature control knob set

to heat in order to dehumidify the air

before it enters into the cabin.

If the windshield fogs up, set the mode to

the or position.

Operation tips

• To help keep dust or unpleasant fumes

from entering the vehicle through the

ventilation system, temporarily set the

air intake control to the recirculation

mode. Be sure to return the control to

the fresh air mode when the irritation

has passed to keep fresh air in the

vehicle. This can 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 the 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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Air conditioning

1. Start the engine. Press the air

conditioning button.

2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the outside

air or recirculated air position.

4. Adjust the fan speed control and

temperature control as desired.

NOTICE

• When using the air conditioning

system, monitor the temperature

gauge closely while driving up hills or in

heavy traffic when outside

temperatures are high. Continue to use

the fan but turn off the air conditioning

system if the temperature gauge

indicates the engine is overheating.

• Always use the air conditioning with the

windows closed. In humid weather, if

the windows are open and the air

conditioning is running, water droplets

may form inside the vehicle and

potentially damage electrical

equipment.

Air conditioning system operation tips

• If the vehicle has been parked in direct

sunlight during hot weather, open the

windows for a short time to let the hot

air inside the vehicle escape.

• After sufficient cooling has been

achieved, switch back from the

recirculated air position to the outside

fresh air position.

• To help reduce moisture inside of the

windows on rainy or humid days,

decrease the humidity inside the

vehicle by operating the air

conditioning system with the windows

and sunroof closed. Control the

temperature with the temperature

control knob.

• Use the air conditioning system every

month for a few minutes to ensure

maximum system performance.

• If you operate the air conditioner

excessively, the difference between the

temperature of the outside air and that

of the windshield may cause the outer

surface of the windshield to fog up,

causing loss of visibility. In this case, set
the mode selection switch to the

position and set the fan speed control

switch to the lowest speed setting.

System maintenance

Cabin air filter

The cabin air filter is installed behind the

glove box. It filters the dust or other

pollutants that enter the vehicle through

the heating and air conditioning system.
Have the cabin air filter replaced by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to

the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle

is being driven in severe conditions such

as dusty or rough roads and/or if

transporting pets or occupants smoke

inside the vehicle, then more frequent

cabin air filter inspections and changes

are required.

Information

Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle is

being driven in severe conditions such as

dusty, rough roads, more frequent

climate control air filter inspections and

replacement are required.

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Checking the amount of air

conditioner refrigerant

If the amount of refrigerant is too low or

too high, the performance of the air

conditioning is reduced. Have your

vehicle inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

• The refrigerant system should only be

serviced by trained and certified

technicians in a well-ventilated area to

ensure proper and safe operation.

• Never repair the air conditioning

evaporator (cooling coil) or replace

with the one removed from a used or

salvaged vehicle. A new replacement

evaporator must be certified (and

labeled) as meeting SAE Standard

J2842.

WARNING

Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf

WL_RefrigerantWarning

To prevent serious injury, have the air

conditioning system be serviced by only

trained and certified technicians.

R-1234yf is flammable and operated at

high pressure.
Reclaim all refrigerants with proper

equipment. Venting refrigerants directly

to the atmosphere is harmful to

individuals and environment.

Air conditioning refrigerant label

2C_RefrigerantTypeLabel

You can find out which air conditioning

refrigerant is applied to your vehicle on

the label located inside of the hood.

2C_RefrigerantLabel

Each symbol and specification on the air

conditioning refrigerant label is

represented as the following:
(1) Classification of refrigerant
(2) Amount of refrigerant
(3) Classification of compressor lubricant
(4) Caution
(5) Flammable refrigerant
(6) To require registered technician to

service air conditioning system

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Automatic heating and air

conditioning

The Automatic Climate Control System is

controlled by setting the desired

temperature.
1. Press the AUTO button. The modes, fan

speeds, air intake, and air conditioning

are controlled automatically by the

temperature setting.
You can control the fan speed in three

stages by pressing the AUTO button

during automatic operation.
• HIGH: Provides rapid air conditioning

and heating with the maximum fan

speed setting.

• MEDIUM: Provides air conditioning

and heating with the mid-level fan

speed setting.

• LOW: Fan speed is set to the lowest

setting range.

2C_AirconAutoButton

2. Push up or down the temperature

control switch to set the desired

temperature. If the temperature is set

to the lowest setting, the air

conditioning system operates

continuously. After the interior has

cooled sufficiently, adjust the switch to

a higher temperature set point

whenever possible.

2C_AirconTempButton

To turn off the automatic operation,

select any switch of the following:
• Mode selection switch
• Front windshield defroster button

(Press the button one more time to

deselect the front windshield

defroster function. The ‘AUTO’ sign

illuminates on the information

display once again.)

• Fan speed control switch
• A/C button
The selected function is controlled

manually while other functions operate

automatically.
For your convenience and to improve

the effectiveness of the climate control,

use the AUTO button and set the

temperature to 72 °F (22 °C).

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NOTICE

2C_SolarRadiationSensor

Never place anything near the sensor to

ensure better control of the heating and

cooling system.

Manual heating and air

conditioning

1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired position.

For improving the effectiveness of

heating and cooling, select:
• Heating:
• Cooling:

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the air intake control to the outside

(fresh) air position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the desired

speed.

6.If air conditioning is desired, turn on the

air conditioning system.

7. Press the AUTO button to convert to full

automatic control of the system.

Mode selection

2C_AirconModeSelection

The mode selection switch controls the

direction of the air flow through the

ventilation system.

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Air flow direction

1C_AutoAirconModeSelectionOverview

Symbol

Operation

Direction

Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face.

Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air

discharged from the outlet.

B, D

Air flow is directed toward the face and the floor.

B, C, D, E, F

Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a small

amount of the air being directed to the windshield and side

window defrosters.

A, C, D, E, F

Most of the air flow is directed to the floor and the

windshield with a small amount directed to the side window

defrosters.

A, C, D, E, F

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Front windshield defroster [A], [D]

2C_AirconFrontDefrostButton

Press the A/C button to manually turn on

the system on (indicator light ON) and off.
Press the front windshield defroster

button (indicator light ON) to turn on the

front windshield defroster. If the

windshield defogging is set, outside

(fresh) mode is automatically selected

and the air conditioning turns on

according to the detected ambient

temperature
Press the front windshield defroster

button once more (indicator light OFF) to

turn the function off. Each climate control

setting reverts to the setting prior to

selecting the front windshield defrost.

Instrument panel vents

Front

2C_FrontVent

Rear

2C_RearVent

The instrument panel vent air flow can be

directed up/down or left/right using the

vent adjustment lever.
Move the lever all the way to the

direction to close, and to the direction

to open the air vents.

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Temperature control

2C_AirconTempButton

Push up the switch to increase the

temperature. Push down to decrease the

temperature.

Temperature conversion (°C ↔ °F)

To change the temperature unit from °C

to °F or °F to °C:
• Press the

OFF

button while pressing

the

AUTO

button for more than 3

seconds.

• Select

Setup

General

Units

Temperature Unit

°C/°F

in the

infotainment system.

SYNC (Adjusting the driver and

passenger side temperature equally)

2C_AirconSYNCButton

Adjusting the temperature and air flow

direction equally

Press the SYNC button (indicator light

ON) to adjust the driver and passenger

side temperature and air flow direction

equally.

Adjusting the temperature individually

Press SYNC button (indicator light OFF)

again to adjust the driver and passenger

side temperature individually.

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Air intake control

Recirculation mode

WL_RecirculationModeLamp

With the recirculated air selected, air

from the passenger compartment is

drawn through the climate control

system.

Outside (fresh) mode

WL_AirconAirIntakeButton

With the outside (fresh) air selected, air

enters the vehicle from outside and is

drawn through the climate control

system.

Information

Using the system in the fresh air position

is recommended.
Prolonged operation of the heater in the

recirculated air position (without air

conditioning selected) can cause fogging

of the windshield and side windows and

the air within the passenger

compartment will become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air

conditioning with the recirculated air

position selected will result in excessively

dry air in the passenger compartment.

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death:
• Continued climate control system

operation in the recirculated air

position may allow humidity to increase

inside the vehicle that could fog the

windshield and the side windows and

obscure visibility.

• Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air

conditioning or heating system on.

• Continued climate use of recirculated

air may cause drowsiness or sleepiness,

and loss of vehicle control. Set the air

intake control to the outside (fresh) air

position while driving.

Fan speed control

2C_Airconwind

Push up the switch to increase fan speed

and airflow. Push down the switch to

decrease fan speed and airflow.
Pressing the OFF button turns off the fan.

Information

Operating the fan speed when the Engine

Start/Stop button is in the ON position

may cause the battery to discharge.

Convenience Features

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Air conditioning

2C_AirconAirconButton

Press the A/C button to manually turn on

the system on (indicator light ON) and off.

OFF mode

2C_AirconAutoOffButton

Press 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 maintenance

Cabin air filter

The cabin air filter is installed behind the

glove box. It filters the dust or other

pollutants that enter the vehicle through

the heating and air conditioning system.
Have the cabin air filter replaced by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer according to

the maintenance schedule. If the vehicle

is being driven in severe conditions such

as dusty or rough roads and/or if

transporting pets or occupants smoke

inside the vehicle, then more frequent

cabin air filter inspections and changes

are required.

Information

• Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle is

being driven in severe conditions such

as dusty, rough roads, more frequent

climate control air filter inspections and

changes are required.

• When the air flow rate suddenly

decreases, have your vehicle inspected

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Checking the amount of air

conditioner refrigerant

If the amount of refrigerant is too low or

too high, the performance of the air

conditioning is reduced. Have your

vehicle inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

• The refrigerant system should only be

serviced by trained and certified

technicians in a well-ventilated area to

ensure proper and safe operation.

• Never repair the air conditioning

evaporator (cooling coil) or replace

with the one removed from a used or

salvaged vehicle. A new replacement

evaporator must be certified (and

labeled) as meeting SAE Standard

J2842.

WARNING

Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf

WL_RefrigerantWarning

To prevent serious injury, have the air

conditioning system be serviced by only

trained and certified technicians.

R-1234yf is flammable and operated at

high pressure.
Reclaim all refrigerants with proper

equipment. Venting refrigerants directly

to the atmosphere is harmful to

individuals and environment.

Air conditioning refrigerant label

2C_RefrigerantTypeLabel

You can find out which air conditioning

refrigerant is applied to your vehicle on

the label located inside of the hood.

2C_RefrigerantLabel

Each symbol and specification on the air

conditioning refrigerant label is

service air conditioning system

Convenience Features

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Windshield Defrosting

And Defogging

WARNING

Do not use the defrost level position

during cooling operation in extremely

humid weather. The outer surface of the

windshield may fog and reduce visibility,

causing a collision that results in serious

injury or death.
Set the mode selection button to the face
level position and lower the fan speed.

• For maximum defrost performance, set

the temperature control switch to the

highest temperature setting and the fan

speed control to the highest setting.

• If warm air to the floor is desired while

defrosting or defogging, select the floor

defrost position.

• Before driving, clear all snow and ice

from the windshield, rear window, side

view mirrors, and all side windows.

• Clear all snow and ice from the hood

and air inlet to improve heater and

defroster efficiency and to reduce the

probability of fogging up the inside of

the windshield.

Manual climate control

system

To defog inside windshield

2C_InsideDefrostProcedure_3

(1) Select any fan speed.
(2) Select the desired temperature.
(3) Select the front windshield defroster.
(4) The outside (fresh) air is selected

automatically. The air conditioning

automatically operates if the mode is

selected to the defrost level position.

If the air conditioning and outside (fresh)

air position are not selected

automatically, press the corresponding

switch.

To defrost outside windshield

2C_InsideDefrostProcedure_4

(1) Set the fan speed to the highest

(extreme right) position.

(2) Set the temperature to the hottest

(extreme right) position.

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(3) Select the front windshield defroster.
(4) The outside (fresh) air and air

conditioning is selected

automatically.

Automatic climate control

system

To defog inside windshield

2C_InsideDefrostProcedure

(1) Select the desired fan speed.
(2) Select the desired temperature.
(3) Press the defroster button ( )
(4) The air conditioning turns on

according to the detected ambient

temperature, the outside (fresh) air

mode and higher fan speed are

selected automatically.

If the air conditioning, outside (fresh) air

mode and higher fan speed are not

selected automatically, adjust the

corresponding switch.
If the defrost switch is selected, the fan

speed increases.

To defrost outside windshield

2C_InsideDefrostProcedure_2

(1) Set the fan speed to the highest

position.

(2) Set the temperature to the hottest (HI)

position.

(3) Press the defroster button ( )
(4) The air conditioning turns on

according to the detected ambient

temperature and the outside (fresh)

air mode is selected automatically.

If the defrost switch is selected, lower fan

speed is adjusted to higher fan speed.

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Defogging logic

To reduce the probability of fogging up

the inside of the windshield, the air intake

or air conditioning are controlled

automatically according to certain

conditions. To cancel or reset the

defogging logic, do the following.
1. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to

the ON position.

2. Press the defroster button ( ) or ( ).
3. While pressing the air conditioning

button, press the air intake control

button at least 5 times within 3 seconds

The air intake control button indicator

blinks 3 times to indicate that the

defogging logic has been disabled.

Repeat the steps again to re-enable the

defogging logic.
If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, it resets to the defog logic

status

Rear window defroster

NOTICE

Never use sharp instruments or window

cleaners containing abrasives to clean the

window to prevent damage to the rear

window defroster.

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 it, 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.

Type A

2C_RearWindowDefrost

Type B

2C_RearWindowDefrost_2

• To turn if off, 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 about 20

minutes or when the Engine Start/Stop

button is in the OFF position.

Side view mirror defroster

The side view mirror defrosters operate

when you turn on the rear window

defroster.

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Climate Control

Additional Features

Information

The infotainment system may change

after software updates. For more

information, refer to the manual provided

in the infotainment system and the quick

reference guide.

Air conditioning auto-drying

The Air conditioning auto-drying feature

dries the moisture in the air conditioner

and reduces air conditioner odor. The

blower motor automatically operates 30

minutes after the engine is turned off.

Turning Air conditioning auto-drying

on or off

The Air conditioning auto-drying feature

can be turned on and off by selecting

Setup

Vehicle

Climate

A/C Automatic

Drying

If the operating condition is satisfied after

setting the feature, the operating

condition appears on the infotainment

system and the blower motor

automatically operates.
When the Air conditioning auto-drying

feature is activated, the air conditioner

sets the fan speed to the third level,

selects outside (fresh) mode, and directs

the air flow toward the face.

Operating conditions

The Air conditioning auto-drying feature

operates under the following conditions:
• The vehicle is turned off after operating

the air conditioner for a certain period.

• The battery level is sufficient and the

outside temperature is above a certain

level.

Non-operating conditions

The Air conditioning auto-drying feature

stops operating under the following

conditions:
• The A/C Automatic Drying feature has

operated for 10 minutes.

• The Engine Start/Stop button is

pressed, or the engine is on.

• The climate control system is operated

remotely.

Information

The Air conditioning auto-drying feature

reduces air conditioner odors but may not

remove all odors.

if equipped

Auto defogging system

2C_RainSensor

The Auto defogging reduces the

possibility of fogging up the inside of the

windshield by automatically sensing the

moisture on inside the windshield.
The auto defogging system operates

when the heater or air conditioning is on.

Information

The Auto defogging system may not

operate normally, when the outside

temperature is below 14 °F (-10 °C).

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When the Auto Defogging System
operates, the

indicator illuminates.

If high amount of humidity is detected in

the vehicle, the Auto defogging system is

enabled.
The following steps are performed

automatically:
Step 1. Air conditioning turns on and

Outside (fresh) mode is selected.
Step 2. Defrost level is selected.
Step 3. Fan speed is set to the highest

level.
If the air conditioning is off or recirculated

air is manually selected while Auto

defogging system is ON, the Auto
defogging system

indicator blinks to

signal that manual operation has been

canceled.

Turning the Auto defogging system

on or off

Climate control system

Press the front windshield defroster

button for 3 seconds when the Engine

Start/Stop button is in the ON position.

When the Auto defogging system is
turned off, the

symbol blinks 3

times and

ADS OFF

appears on the

climate control information screen.
When the Auto Defogging system is
turned on, the

symbol blinks 6

times without a signal.

Infotainment system

Auto Defogging System can be turned on

and off by selecting

Setup

Vehicle

Climate

Defog/Defrost Options

Auto

Defog

from the infotainment system.

Information

• Do not select recirculated air while the

Auto defogging system is operating.

• When Auto defogging system is

operating, fan speed adjustment,

temperature adjustment, and air intake

control selection are all disabled.

NOTICE

Do not remove the sensor cover located

on the top of the windshield glass.

Damage may not be covered by your

vehicle warranty.

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