Hyundai Kona (2024 year). Manual in english

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All wheel drive (AWD) mode

All wheel drive (AWD) mode selection

WARNING

If the AWD ( ) warning light stays illuminated on the instrument cluster, your vehicle may

have a malfunction with the AWD system. Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Transfer

mode

Selection button

Indicator light

Description

AWD AUTO

(AWD LOCK

deactivated)

• AWD Auto is used when driving

on roads in normal conditions,

roads in urban areas, and on

highways.

• All wheels are in operation

when your vehicle travels at a

constant speed. Required

traction forces on front and rear

wheels may differ depending

on road conditions and driving

conditions, which are

automatically controlled by the

system.

• The cluster displays how the

four wheels’ traction forces are

distributed.

AWD LOCK

• AWD Lock mode maximizes the

vehicle’s traction under

extreme driving conditions

such as unpaved off-road,

sandy roads, and muddy roads.

• AWD Lock mode operates only

when travelling at 37 mph (60

km/h) or less. When traveling

over 37 mph (60 km/h), the

mode switches to AWD Auto.

• When AWD Lock mode

illuminates, the cluster does not

display the front/rear wheel

traction force distribution

status.

• Press the AWD Lock mode

switch again to switch back to

AWD Auto.

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NOTICE

• Maintain the AWD Auto mode when

driving on roads in normal conditions.

• Driving on normal roads with the AWD

Lock mode on, especially when

cornering may cause mechanical noise

or vibration. Driving in this mode for

prolonged periods may damage parts

of the power train. The noise and

vibration disappear when the AWD

Lock mode is deactivated.

Information

When the AWD Lock mode is deactivated,

a sensation may be felt as the driving

power is delivered entirely to the front

wheels.

Auto AWD mode (Normal driving)

If the AWD system determines there is a

need for all wheel drive, the engine's

driving power is distributes to all four

wheels automatically.

For safe AWD operation

Before driving

Make sure all passengers always wear

their seat belts.

Driving on snow-covered or icy roads

• Start off slowly by applying the

accelerator pedal gently.

• Use snow tires or tire chains.
• Keep a sufficient distance between

your vehicle and the vehicle in front.

• Use engine braking during

deceleration.

• Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,

sudden brake applications, and sharp

turns to prevent skids.

Driving in sand or mud

• Maintain slow and constant speeds.
• Use tire chains when driving in mud if

necessary.

• Keep a sufficient distance between

your vehicle and the vehicle in front.

• Reduce the vehicle speed and always

check the road condition.

• Avoid speeding, rapid acceleration,

sudden brake applications, and sharp

turns to prevent getting stuck.

Information

When the vehicle is stuck in snow, sand,

or mud, place a non-slip material under

the drive wheels to provide traction or

slowly spin the wheels in forward and

reverse causing a rocking motion that

may free the vehicle. Avoid running the

engine continuously at high RPM to

prevent damage to the AWD system.

Driving up or down hills

• Driving uphill

- Before starting off, check if it is

possible to drive uphill.

- Drive as straight as possible.

• Driving downhill

- Do not change gears while driving

downhill. Select a gear before driving

downhill.

- Drive slowly when using engine

braking while driving downhill.

- Drive straight as possible.

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WARNING

• Exercise extreme caution driving up or

down steep hills. The vehicle may roll

over in the grade, terrain, and water/

mud conditions.

• Do not drive across steep hills. A slight

change in the wheel angle may

destabilize the vehicle. A stable vehicle

may lose stability if the vehicle stops its

forward motion. Your vehicle may roll

over, resulting in a serious injury or

death.

Driving through water

• Try to avoid driving in deep standing

water. It may stall your engine and clog

your exhaust pipes.

• If you need to drive in water, stop your

vehicle, set the vehicle in AWD Lock

mode, and drive under 5 mph (8 km/h).

• Do not change gears while driving in

water.

Additional driving conditions

• Become familiar with the off-road

conditions before driving.

• Always pay attention when driving

off-road and avoid dangerous areas.

• Drive slowly when driving in heavy

wind.

• Reduce vehicle speed when cornering.

The center of gravity of AWD vehicles is

higher than conventional 2WD vehicles.

The vehicle is more likely to roll over if

you turn the steering wheel too quickly.

• Always hold the steering wheel firmly

when you are driving off-road.

WARNING

Do not grab the inside of the steering

wheel when you are driving off-road. You

may hurt your arm by a sudden steering

maneuver or from steering wheel

rebound due to an impact with objects on

the ground. You may lose control of the

steering wheel that may lead to serious

injury or death.

Emergency precautions

Tires

Do not use tires or wheels with different

size and type from the one installed on

your vehicle. It may affect the safety and

performance of your vehicle, which could

cause steering failure or rollover causing

serious injury.
When replacing the tires, be sure to equip

all four tires with the same size, type,

tread, brand, and load carrying capacity.

If you equip your vehicle with any

tire/wheel combination not

recommended by HYUNDAI for off-road

driving, do not use these tires for highway

driving.

WARNING

Never start or run the engine while a

full-time AWD vehicle is raised on a jack.

The vehicle may slip or roll off of a jack

causing serious injury or death.

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Towing

AWD vehicles must be towed with all the

wheels off the ground. For more

information, refer to the "Towing" section

in Chapter 8.

Dynamometer testing

A full time AWD vehicle must be tested on

a special four wheel chassis

dynamometer.

2C_4WDTestCautionLabel

[A] Roll tester (Speedometer)

[B] Temporary free roller

If a 2WD roll tester must be used:
1. Check the tire pressures recommended

for your vehicle.

2. Place the front wheels on the roll tester

for a speedometer test as shown in the

illustration.

3. Release the parking brake.
4. Place the rear wheels on the temporary

free roller as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE

• Never engage the parking brake while

performing the test.

• When the vehicle is lifted up, do not

operate the front and rear wheel

separately. All four wheels should be

operated.

WARNING

Keep away from the front of the vehicle

while the vehicle is in gear on the

dynamometer. The vehicle may jump

forward and cause serious injury or death.

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if equipped

Idle Stop And Go (ISG)

Idle Stop and Go helps reduce fuel

consumption by automatically shutting

down the engine, when the vehicle is at a

standstill (i.e. red stop light, stop sign, and

traffic jam). ISG system is always active,

when the engine is running.

Information

When the engine is automatically started

by the ISG system, warning lights (e.g.

ABS, ESC, ESC OFF, MDPS, and parking

brake warning light) may illuminate for a

few seconds if the battery voltage is low

and does not indicate a malfunction with

the ISG system.

ISG system operation

Prerequisite for activation

• The driver's seatbelt is fastened.
• The driver's door and hood are closed.
• The brake vacuum pressure is

adequate.

• The battery sensor is activated and the

battery is sufficiently charged.

• Outside temperature is not too low or

too high.

• The vehicle is driven over a constant

speed and stops.

• The climate control system satisfies the

conditions.

• The vehicle is sufficiently warmed up.
• ISG related parts are working properly.
• The incline is gradual.
• The steering wheel is turned less than

180 degrees before the vehicle stops.

Information

If the Auto Stop ( ) indicator is white on

the instrument cluster, the ISG system

does not meet the prerequisites above
and is not active. If the Auto Stop ( )

indicator is yellow, have your vehicle

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

Auto stop

When ISG is on, the engine stops

automatically when both of the following

occur:
1. Vehicle speed decreases to 0 mph (0

km/h) (full stop condition).

2. Brake pedal is depressed and gear is in

D (Drive) or N (Neutral).

The Auto Stop ( ) indicator illuminates in

green on the instrument cluster, when the

engine stops.

Information

Idle stop cannot occur again until the

vehicle speed goes above 3 mph (5 km/h)

and then comes to a full stop again.

In Auto Stop mode, if the hood is opened,

ISG system is deactivated.
When the system is deactivated, the ISG

OFF button indicator illuminates and the

message, “

Auto stop is Off. Shift to P or N

and start engine manually

” appears on

the cluster display with a warning sound.
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal and

restart the engine manually.

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Auto start

When ISG stops the engine automatically,

the engine restarts if:
• The brake pedal is released.
• You take your foot off the brake pedal

and then depress the accelerator pedal

when Auto Hold is activated.

• You shift the gear from N (Neutral) or D

(Drive) to R (Reverse) or P (Park) while

depressing the brake pedal.

• You shift the gear from N (Neutral) to D

(Drive) while depressing the brake

pedal.

The Auto Stop ( ) indicator goes to

white on the instrument cluster, when the

engine is restarted.

Warning messages

Auto stop is Off. Shift to P or N and start

engine manually.

2C_ISGReleaseInfo

When the system is deactivated, the ISG

off button indicator illuminates and a

message appears on the cluster display

with a warning sound if:
• The hood is opened.
• ISG system is not working normally.
If this occurs, depress the brake pedal and

restart the engine manually. For your

safety, restart the vehicle in the P (Park)

position.

Press brake pedal for Auto Start

2C_ISGPressBrakeInfo

When the gear is shifted from N (Neutral)

to R (Reverse), D (Drive), or Manual shift

mode without the brake pedal depressed,

a message appears on the cluster display.

To activate auto start, depress the brake

pedal.

AUTO STOP elapsed time reset

2C_ISGAcuumResetInfo

You can view the AUTO STOP elapsed

time in the utility view. To view the

elapsed time for

AUTO STOP

since the last

reset, select

Setup

Cluster

AUTO

STOP elapsed time

in the infotainment

system.
The AUTO STOP elapsed time reset

depends on which utility view mode is

linked.
• When Current Trip is selected, the

AUTO STOP elapsed time resets

whenever Current Trip is reset.

• When Since Refueling is selected, the

AUTO STOP elapsed time resets

whenever Since Refueling is reset.

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• When Since Reset is selected, the AUTO

STOP elapsed time resets whenever

Since Reset is reset.

• When link is not selected, the AUTO

STOP elapsed time is not linked with

other information. Press and hold the

button on the steering wheel to

reset the elapsed time.

For more information, refer to the “Utility

view” section in chapter 4.

ISG system off

2C_ISGOffButton

Press the ISG OFF button to turn off the

ISG system. The ISG OFF button indicator

illuminates. To use the system, press the

ISG OFF button again.

Conditions that restart the

engine

The engine is automatically restarted if:
• The brake vacuum pressure is low.
• The engine has stopped for about 5

minutes.

• The air conditioning is ON with the fan

speed set to a certain high level.

• The front defroster is ON.
• The battery is weak.
• The cooling and heating performance

of the climate control system is

unsatisfactory.

• The vehicle is shifted to P (Park) or R

(Reverse) when Auto Hold is activated.

• The door is opened or the seatbelt is

unfastened when Auto Hold is

activated.

• The EPB switch is pressed when Auto

Hold is activated.

The Auto Stop ( ) indicator blinks in

green for 5 seconds on the instrument

cluster when the engine is restarted.

WARNING

When the engine is in Idle Stop mode, the

engine may restart without the driver

taking any action. Before leaving the

vehicle or working in the engine

compartment, turn off the engine by

pressing the Engine Start/Stop button to

the OFF position, shifting to P (Park),

applying the parking brake, and taking

the key with you when you leave the

vehicle.

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ISG malfunction

ISG system may not operate if:
• The Auto Stop ( ) indicator illuminates

in yellow on the instrument cluster.

• The ISG OFF button illuminates.
Have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Calibrating the battery sensor

2C_ISGBatterySensor

[A] Battery sensor

If the AGM battery is reconnected or

replaced, the ISG system does not

operate immediately. If you want to use

the system, the battery sensor needs to

be calibrated following the procedure.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect all electronic devices that

were additionally installed after the

vehicle was delivered, such as

navigation, dashcam, etc.

3. After 4 hours with the engine off, turn

the engine on and off 3 to 4 times.

Information

The ISG system may not operate in the

following situations.
• There is a malfunction with the ISG

system.

• The battery is weak.
• The brake vacuum pressure is low.
If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

• Use only a genuine HYUNDAI AGM

battery for replacement. If not, the ISG

system may not operate properly.

• Do not recharge the AGM battery with a

general battery charger. It may damage

or explode the AGM battery.

• Do not remove the battery cap. The

battery electrolyte, which is harmful to

the human body may leak out.

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if equipped

Smart ISG System

Automatic restart when

leading vehicle departs

If the engine is turned off by ISG when the

vehicle is at a standstill. Then, the engine

starts automatically when the front view

camera detects a movement of the

leading vehicle.

2C_SMARTISG

If the engine restarts automatically by the

Smart ISG system, AUTO STOP is

displayed in the utility view mode on the

instrument cluster.

Information

• Even when the leading vehicle drives

away, the Smart ISG system may not

restart the engine because of

limitations of the front view camera

that detects the leading vehicle’s

movement. For more information, refer

to the “Limitations of Smart ISG”

section in this chapter.

• If the engine is turned off by ISG, it can

be restarted anytime by releasing the

brake pedal, regardless of the Smart

ISG system.

Limitations of Smart ISG

Smart ISG may not operate normally or

may operate unexpectedly if:
• The front view camera is blocked,

covered, or damaged by snow, water,

or dirt.

• The temperature near the front view

camera is very hot or cold.

• The camera lens is covered or blocked

by windshield tint, the windshield is

damaged, or a sticky material (sticker,

bug, etc.) is on the glass.

• Moisture is not removed or is frozen on

the windshield.

• Washer fluid is sprayed continuously, or

the wiper is on.

• Driving in heavy rain or snow, or thick

fog.

• The front view camera’s field of view is

obstructed by glare from the sun.

• Sunlight, streetlight, or light from an

oncoming vehicle is reflected on the

wet road surface such as a puddle on

the road.

• An object is placed on the dashboard.
• Your vehicle is being towed.
• The surrounding is very bright or very

dark (nighttime, tunnel, etc.).

• The brightness changes suddenly, for

example when entering or exiting a

tunnel.

• The brightness outside is low, and the

headlights of the front vehicle are

turned off or are not bright.

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• A front vehicle is partially visible.
• The vehicle in front is a bus, heavy

truck, truck with an unusual shape,

trailer, etc.

• The vehicle in front has no tail lights or

tail lights are located in an unusual

location.

• In low light conditions, the tail lights of

the front vehicle are turned off or not

bright.

• The rear of the front vehicle is small, or

the vehicle does not look normal, such

as when your vehicle is tilted,

overturned, or the side of your vehicle

is visible.

• The front vehicle’s ground clearance is

too low or high.

• A vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist

suddenly cuts in front.

• The vehicle in front is detected late.
• The vehicle in front is suddenly blocked

by an obstacle.

• The vehicle in front suddenly changes

lanes or reduces the speed.

• The shape of the front vehicle is

damaged.

• Speed of the front vehicle is fast or

slow.

• The vehicle in front steers to the

opposite direction of a lane to avoid a

collision.

• There is a car in front after changing a

lane at a low speed.

• The vehicle in front is covered with

snow.

• Your vehicle moves unstably.
• You are on a curve or roundabout and

the vehicle in front is not detected.

• You are continuously driving in a circle.
• The vehicle in front has an unusual

shape.

• The vehicle in front is driving uphill or

downhill.

Drive Mode Integrated

if equipped

Control System (2WD)

Drive mode (2WD)

Type A

2C_DriveModeButton

Type B

2C_DriveModeButton_2

The drive mode may be selected

according to the driver's preference or

road conditions.
The system resets to NORMAL mode,

when the engine is restarted.

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Information

If there is a problem with the instrument

cluster, the drive mode is in NORMAL

mode and may not change to SPORT

mode.

2C_DriveModeInfo_2

The mode changes, as the following,

whenever the DRIVE MODE knob is

turned to the right or left or the drive

mode switch is pushed up or down.
• NORMAL

SPORT

Drive mode features

NORMAL mode

NORMAL mode provides smooth driving

and comfortable riding.
NORMAL mode is selected, it does not

appear on the instrument cluster.

SPORT mode

SPORT mode provides sporty driving.
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may

decrease.
• When the SPORT mode is selected, the

SPORT indicator illuminates on the

instrument cluster.

• The drive mode resets to NORMAL

mode when the engine is restarted.

• When the SPORT mode is activated:

- The engine RPM tends to remain

raised over a certain time even after

releasing the accelerator pedal.

- Upshifts are delayed when

accelerating.

- In sport mode, manual shifts with the

paddle shifter are held until the RPM

is too high for the gear, or too low for

the gear. Cancel the manual gear

selection and return to automatic

SPORT mode by holding the right

paddle shifter.

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Drive Mode Integrated

Control System (AWD)

Drive mode (AWD)

Type A

2C_LockModeButton

Type B

2C_DriveModeButton_2

The drive mode may be selected

according to the driver's preference or

road conditions.
The system resets to NORMAL mode,

when the engine is restarted.

Information

If there is a problem with the instrument

cluster, the drive mode is in NORMAL

mode and may not change to SPORT

mode.

2C_DriveModeInfo

The mode changes, as the following,

whenever the DRIVE MODE knob is

turned to the right or left or the drive

mode switch is pushed up or down.
• NORMAL

SPORT

SNOW

Drive mode features

NORMAL mode

NORMAL mode provides smooth driving

and comfortable riding.
NORMAL mode is selected, it does not

appear on the instrument cluster.

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SPORT mode

SPORT mode provides sporty driving.
In SPORT mode, the fuel efficiency may

decrease.
• When the SPORT mode is selected, the

SPORT indicator illuminates on the

instrument cluster.

• The drive mode resets to NORMAL

mode when the engine is restarted.

• When the SPORT mode is activated:

- The engine RPM tends to remain

raised over a certain time even after

releasing the accelerator pedal.

- Upshifts are delayed when

accelerating.

• In sport mode, manual shifts with the

paddle shifter are held until the RPM is

too high for the gear, or too low for the

gear. Cancel the manual gear selection

and return to automatic SPORT mode

by holding the right paddle shifter.

SNOW mode

SNOW mode offers special traction

tuning for snow optimizing available

traction in adverse conditions. Snow

mode adjusts the left and right wheel slip

control, engine torque, and shift patterns

according to available traction levels.
• When the SNOW mode is selected, the

SNOW indicator illuminates on the

instrument cluster.

Active Air Flap

2C_ActiveAirFlapOverview

Active air flap system controls the air flap

below the front bumper to cool the

vehicle parts and improve energy

efficiency.

Information

Active air flap system could be activate

regardless of the vehicle condition.

(Parking, driving, etc.)

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Malfunction

2C_ActiveAirFlapWarning

The active air flap system may not

operate normally if the air flap is

temporarily opened due to foreign factors

or if the controller is contaminated by

snow or rain, etc.
When “

Check Active Air Flap system

” is

popped up on display, stop the vehicle in

a safe place and check the status of the air

flap.
Start the vehicle after performing the

necessary work like foreign matter

removal and waiting 10 minutes. If the

pop-up remains up, contact an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

CAUTION

• Regardless of the pop-up, if the air flaps

aren't in the same position, stop the

vehicle and wait for 10 minutes and

start the vehicle and inspect the air flap.

• The active air flap system is actuated by

motors. Do not disturb actuation or

apply force excessively. It may cause

failure.

Special Driving

Conditions

Hazardous driving conditions

When hazardous driving conditions are

encountered such as water, snow, ice,

mud, and sand:
• Drive cautiously and allow for longer

braking distances.

• Avoid abrupt braking or steering.
• If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or

sand, use the second gear. Accelerate

slowly to avoid unnecessary wheel spin.

• Put sand, rock salt, tire chains, or other

non-slip materials under the wheels to

provide additional traction, if stuck in

ice, snow, or mud.

WARNING

Downshifting with an automatic

transmission while driving on slippery

surfaces may cause a collision. The

sudden change in tire speed may cause

the tires to skid. Be careful when

downshifting on slippery surfaces.

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Rocking the vehicle

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free

it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn the

steering wheel right and left to clear the

area around your front wheels. Then, shift

back and forth between R (Reverse) and a

forward gear.
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do

not race the engine.
To prevent transmission wear, wait until

the wheels stop spinning before shifting

gears. Release the accelerator pedal

while shifting, and press lightly on the

accelerator pedal while the transmission

is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in

forward and reverse directions causes a

rocking motion that may free the vehicle.

WARNING

Always turn off the ESC system before

rocking the vehicle. If the vehicle is stuck

and excessive wheel spin occurs, the

temperature in the tires may increase

very quickly. If the tires become

damaged, a tire blow out or tire explosion

may occur - you and others may be

injured. Do not attempt this procedure if

people or objects are near the vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehicle, the

vehicle may overheat quickly, possibly

causing an engine compartment fire or

other damage. Try to avoid spinning the

wheels as much as possible to prevent

overheating of the tires or the engine. DO

NOT allow the vehicle to spin the wheels

above 35 mph (56 km/h).
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. Refer

to the “Towing” section in Chapter 8.

Smooth cornering

Avoid braking or gear changing in

corners, especially when roads are wet.

Ideally, corners should 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,

because it may be more difficult to see

at night, especially in areas where there

are no street lights.

• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare

from other drivers’ headlights.

• Keep your headlights clean and

properly aimed. Dirty or improperly

aimed headlights can make it much

more difficult to see at night.

• Avoid staring directly at the headlights

of oncoming vehicles. You may be

temporarily blinded, and it takes

several seconds for your eyes to

readjust to the darkness.

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Driving in the rain

Rain and wet roads can make driving

dangerous. 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.
• Replace your windshield wiper blades

when they show signs of streaking or

missing areas on the windshield.

• Make sure your tires have enough

tread. If your tires do not have enough

tread, making a quick stop on wet

pavement may cause a skid and

possibly lead to a collision. Refer to the

“Tires And Wheels” section in Chapter

• Turn on your headlights to make it

easier for others to see you. Using your

headlights when using your windshield

wipers is required in some jurisdictions.

• Driving too fast through large puddles

may affect your brakes. If you must go

through puddles, try to drive through

them slowly.

• If you believe your brakes are wet,

apply them several times while the

vehicle is moving slowly.

Hydroplaning

If the road is wet enough and you are

driving 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 the

“Tires And Wheels” section in chapter 9.

Driving in flooded areas

Avoid driving through flooded areas

unless you are sure the water is not

deeper than the bottom of the wheel hub.

If you are not sure, turn around and find a

different route.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow

adequate stopping distance because the

brake performance can be reduced.
After driving through water, dry the

brakes by gently applying them several

times while the vehicle is moving slowly.

Highway driving

Tires

Adjust the tire inflation, as specified.

Under-inflation may overheat or damage

the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires,

which may reduce traction or fail.

Information

Never over-inflate your tires above the

maximum inflation pressure, as specified

on your tires.

Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil

Driving at higher speeds on the highway

consumes more fuel and is less efficient

than driving at a slower, more moderate

speed. Maintain a moderate speed to

conserve fuel when driving on the

highway.
Check both the engine coolant level and

the engine oil before driving.

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Drive belt

A loose or damaged drive belt may

overheat the engine.

Reducing the risk of rollover

Your multi-purpose passenger vehicle is

defined as a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).

Some SUVs have higher ground clearance

and a narrower track to make them

capable of performing in a wide variety of

off-road applications. The specific design

characteristics can give them a higher

center of gravity than ordinary passenger

vehicles making them more likely to roll

over if you make abrupt turns. SUVs have

a significantly higher rollover rate than

other types of vehicles. Always make sure

you and your passengers wear your seat

belts properly and securely. In a rollover

crash, an unbelted person is significantly

more likely to be seriously injured or killed

than a person wearing a seat belt.
There are steps that a driver can make to

reduce the risk of a rollover. If at all

possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt

maneuvers, do not load your vehicle with

heavy cargo on the roof, and never

modify your vehicle in any way.

WARNING

Some Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) can

have a significantly higher rollover rate

than other types of vehicles. To prevent

rollovers or loss of control:
• Take corners at slower speeds than you

would with a passenger vehicle.

• Avoid sharp turns and abrupt

maneuvers.

• Do not modify your vehicle in any way

that you would raise the center of

gravity.

• Keep tires properly inflated.
• Do not carry heavy cargo on the roof.

WARNING

Fasten your seat belt properly. In a

rollover crash, an unbelted person is

significantly more likely to be seriously

injured or killed than a person wearing a

seat belt.

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Winter Driving

Snow or icy conditions

You need to keep sufficient distance

between your vehicle and the vehicle in

front of you.
Apply the brakes gently. Speeding, rapid

acceleration, sudden brake applications,

and sharp turns are very hazardous

practices. When decelerating, use engine

braking to the fullest extent. Sudden

brake applications on snowy or icy roads

may cause the vehicle to skid.
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may

be necessary to use snow tires or to install

tire chains on your tires.
Always carry emergency equipment. You

may want to carry tire chains, tow straps

or chains, a flashlight, emergency flares,

sand, a shovel, jumper cables, a window

scraper, gloves, ground cloth, coveralls, a

blanket, etc.

Snow tires

WARNING

Snow tires should be equivalent in size

and type to the vehicle’s standard tires.

Otherwise, the safety and handling of

your vehicle may be adversely affected.

Use snow tires when the road

temperature is below 45 °F (7 °C). If you

mount snow tires on your vehicle, be sure

to use the same inflation pressure as the

original tires. Mount snow tires on all four

wheels to balance your vehicle’s handling

in all weather conditions.
The traction provided by snow tires on dry

roads may not be as high as your vehicle’s

original equipment tires. Check with the

tire dealer for maximum speed

recommendations.

Tire chains

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Since the sidewalls of radial tires are

thinner than other types of tires, they may

be damaged by mounting some types of

tire chains on them. Therefore, the use of

snow tires is recommended instead of tire

chains. If tire chains must be used, install

the tire chains after reviewing the

instructions provided with the tire chains.

Damage to your vehicle caused by

improper tire chain use is not covered by

your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.

WARNING

The use of tire chains may adversely

affect vehicle handling:
• Drive less than 20 mph (30 km/h) or the

chain manufacturer’s recommended

speed limit, whichever is lower.

• Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes,

sharp turns, and other road hazards,

which may cause the vehicle to

bounce.

• Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel

braking.

• Install tire chains only in pairs and on

the front tires. Installing tire chains on

the tires provides a greater driving

force, but does not prevent side skids.

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Information

Do not install studded tires without first

checking local and municipal regulations

for possible restrictions against their use.

Chain Installation

When installing tire chains, follow the

manufacturer’s instructions and mount

them as tightly possible. Drive slowly (less

than 20 mph (30 km/h) or the chain

manufacturer's recommended speed

limit) with chains installed. If you hear the

chains contacting the body or chassis,

stop and tighten them. If they still make

contact, slow down until the noise stops.

Remove the tire chains as soon as you

begin driving on cleared roads.
When mounting snow chains, park the

vehicle on level ground away from traffic.

Turn on the vehicle's Hazard Warning

Flasher and place a triangular emergency

warning device behind the vehicle (if

available). Always place the vehicle in P

(Park), apply the EPB, and turn off the

engine before installing snow chains.

NOTICE

When using tire chains:
• Wrong size chains or improperly

installed chains may damage your

vehicle’s brake lines, suspension, body,

and wheels.

• Use SAE “S” class or wire chains.
• If you hear noise caused by chains

contacting the body, retighten the

chains to prevent contact with the

vehicle body.

• To prevent body damage, retighten the

chains after driving 0.3-0.6 miles

(0.5-1.0 km).

• Do not use tire chains on vehicles

equipped with aluminum wheels. If

unavoidable, use a wire type chain.

• Use wire chains less than 0.47 inches

(12 mm) thick to prevent damage to the

chain’s connection.

Winter precautions

Use high quality ethylene glycol

coolant

Your vehicle is delivered with high quality

ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling

system. It is the only type of coolant that

should be used because it helps prevent

corrosion in the cooling system,

lubricates the water pump, and prevents

freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish

your coolant in accordance with the

maintenance schedule in Chapter 9.

Before winter, have your coolant tested to

make sure that its freezing point is

sufficient for the temperatures

anticipated during the winter.

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Check battery and cables

Winter temperatures may affect the

battery performance. Inspect the battery

and cables, as specified in Chapter 9. The

battery charging level can be checked by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer or in a

service station.

Check spark plugs and ignition

system

Inspect the spark plugs, as specified in

Chapter 9. If necessary, replace them.

Also check all ignition wirings and

components for any cracks, wear, and

damage.

To prevent locks from freezing

Spray approved de-icing fluid or glycerin

into key holes. When a lock opening is

already covered with ice, spray approved

de-icing fluid over the ice to remove it.

When an internal part of a lock freezes, try

to thaw it with a heated key. Carefully use

the heated key to avoid an injury.

Use approved window washer

antifreeze solution

Add window washer anti-freeze solution,

as specified on the window washer

container. Window washer anti-freeze

solution is available from an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer, and most vehicle

accessory outlets.

Information

Do not use engine coolant or other types

of anti-freeze solution, to prevent any

damage to the vehicle paint.

Do not let your parking brake freeze

Under some conditions, your parking

brake may freeze in the engaged position.

This is most likely to happen when there is

an accumulation of snow or ice around or

near the rear brakes or the brakes are wet.

When there is the risk that your parking

brake may freeze: temporarily apply the

parking brake with the gear in P (Park),

then block the rear wheels, and then

release the parking brake.

Do not let ice and snow accumulate

underneath

Under some conditions, snow and ice

may build up under the fenders and

interfere with the steering. When driving

in such conditions during the severe

winter, check underneath the vehicle on a

regular basis, to make sure that the front

wheels and the steering components are

not blocked.

Carry emergency equipment

In accordance with weather conditions,

carry appropriate emergency equipment,

while driving. Some of the items you may

want to carry include tire chains, tow

straps or chains, flashlight, emergency

flares, sand, shovel, jumper cables,

window scraper, gloves, ground cloth,

coveralls, blanket, etc.

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Do not place objects or materials in

the engine compartment

Putting objects or materials in the engine

compartment may cause an engine

failure or a fire, because they may block

the engine cooling. Such damage is not

covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

Drive your vehicle when water vapor

condenses and accumulates inside

the exhaust pipes

When the vehicle is stopped for a long

time in winter while the engine is running,

water vapor may condense and

accumulate inside the exhaust pipes.

Water in the exhaust pipes may cause

noise, etc., but it is drained driving at

medium to high speed.

Trailer Towing

We do not recommend using this vehicle

for trailer towing.

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Vehicle Load Limit

Two labels on your driver’s door sill

show how much weight your vehicle

was designed to carry: the Tire and

Loading Information Label and the

Certification Label.
Before loading your vehicle,

familiarize yourself with the following

terms for determining your vehicle’s

weight ratings, from the vehicle’s

specifications and the Certification

Label:

Base Curb Weight

This is the weight of the vehicle

including a full tank of fuel and all

standard equipment. It does not

include passengers, cargo, or

optional equipment.

Vehicle Curb Weight

This is the weight of your new vehicle

when you picked it up from your

dealer plus any aftermarket

equipment.

Cargo Weight

This figure includes all weight added

to the Base Curb Weight, including

cargo and optional equipment.

GAW (Gross Axle Weight)

This is the total weight placed on

each axle (front and rear) - including

vehicle curb weight and all payload.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

This is the maximum allowable

weight that can be carried by a single

axle (front or rear). These numbers

are shown on the Certification Label.

The total load on each axle must

never exceed its GAWR.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

This is the Base Curb Weight plus

actual Cargo Weight plus passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

This is the maximum allowable

weight of the fully loaded vehicle

(including all options, equipment,

passengers and cargo). The GVWR is

shown on the Certification Label

located on the driver’s door sill.

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Vehicle capacity weight

5 persons: 860 lbs. (390 kg)
Vehicle capacity weight is the

maximum combined weight of

occupants and cargo. If your vehicle

is equipped with a trailer, the

combined weight includes the

tongue load.

Seating capacity

Total : 5 persons (Front seat : 2

persons, Rear seat : 3 persons)
Seating capacity is the maximum

number of occupants including a

driver, your vehicle may carry.

However, the seating capacity may

be reduced based upon the weight of

all of the occupants, and the weight

of the cargo being carried or towed.

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.

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 lbs. 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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Example 1

TM_VehicleCapacity

Maximum

Load

(1400 lbs.)

(635 kg)

≥

TM_PassengerWeight

Passenger Weight

(150 lbs. × 2 = 300 lbs.)

(68 kg × 2 = 136 kg)

TM_Weight

Cargo

Weight

(860 lbs.)

(390 kg)

Example 2

TM_VehicleCapacity

Maximum

Load

(1400 lbs.)

(635 kg)

≥

TM_PassengerWeight_2

Passenger Weight

(150 lbs. × 5 = 750 lbs.)

(68 kg × 5 = 340 kg)

TM_Weight

Cargo

Weight

(650 lbs.)

(295 kg)

Example 3

TM_VehicleCapacity

Maximum

Load

(1400 lbs.)

(635 kg)

≥

TM_PassengerWeight_2

Passenger Weight

(172 lbs. × 5 = 860 lbs.)

(78 kg × 5 = 390 kg)

TM_Weight

Cargo

Weight

(540 lbs.)

(245 kg)

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Certification label

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The certification label is located on

the driver's door sill at the center

pillar and shows the maximum

allowable weight of the fully loaded

vehicle. This is called the GVWR

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The

GVWR includes the weight of the

vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
This label also tells you the maximum

weight that can be supported by the

front and rear axles, called Gross Axle

Weight Rating (GAWR).
The total weight of the vehicle,

including all occupants, accessories,

cargo, and trailer tongue load must

not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle

Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out

the actual loads on your front and

rear axles, you need to go to a weigh

station and weigh your vehicle. Be

sure to spread out your load equally

on both sides of the centerline.

WARNING

Overloading
• Never exceed the GVWR for your

vehicle, the GAWR for either the

front or rear axle and vehicle

capacity weight. Exceeding these

ratings can affect your vehicle's

handling and braking ability, and

cause an accident.

• Do not overload your vehicle.

Overloading your vehicle can cause

heat buildup in your vehicle's tires

and possible tire failure, increased

stopping distances and poor

vehicle handling-all of which may

result in a collision.

NOTICE

Overloading your vehicle may cause

damage. Repairs would not be

covered by your warranty. Do not

overload your vehicle.

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WARNING

If you carry items inside your vehicle

(for example, suitcases, tools,

packages, or anything else), they are

moving as fast as the vehicle. If you

have to stop or turn quickly, or if there

is a crash, the items will keep going

and can cause an injury if they strike

the driver or a passenger.
• Put items in the cargo area of your

vehicle. Try to spread the weight

evenly.

• Do not stack items, like suitcases,

inside the vehicle above the tops of

the seats.

• Do not leave an unsecured child

restraint in your vehicle.

• When you carry something inside

the vehicle, secure it.

Driver Assistance System

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Driver Assistance System

Notice

Due to the infotainment software version,

the description of each function of the

driver assistance system may differ from

the owner's manual. In this case, for

detailed information on updates, scan the

QR code in the separately supplied simple

manual.

Forward

Collision-Avoidance

Assist (FCA) (Front View

if equipped

Camera Only)

Basic function

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Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist helps

detect a vehicle, a powered two-wheeler,

a pedestrian, or a cyclist ahead on the

road and may warn you of a possible

collision with a warning message on the

instrument cluster and a warning sound.

Also, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

may assist with braking your vehicle to

help reduce collision speed or avoid a

collision.

Detecting sensor

2C_FrontViewCamera

[A] Front view camera

See the illustration above for the detailed

location of the detecting sensor.

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