Starting The Vehicle - Hyundai KONA Electric 2023 Owner's Manual

Driving Your Vehicle

Starting the Vehicle

WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes, such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, flip-flops, etc., may interfere
with your ability to use the brake,
accelerator and clutch pedals.
Do not start the vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed. The
vehicle can move which can lead to
an accident.
Information
The vehicle will start by pressing the
START/STOP button, only when the
smart key is in the vehicle.
Even if the smart key is in the vehicle,
and when it is far away from the driver,
the vehicle may not start.
When the START/STOP button is in
the ACC or ON position, any door is
open, the system checks for the smart
key. When the smart key is not in the
vehicle, the "
and the warning "Key not in vehicle"
will come on. When all doors are
closed, the chime will also sound for
about 5 seconds. Keep the smart key in
the vehicle when in the ACC position or
if the vehicle is in the ready (
6-6
" indicator will blink
) mode.
1. Always carry the smart key with you.
2. Make sure the parking brake is
applied.
3. Make sure the gear is in P (Park).
4. Depress the brake pedal.
5. Press the START/STOP button. If the
vehicle starts, the "
come on.
Information
Always start the vehicle with your foot
on the brake pedal. Do not depress the
accelerator while starting the vehicle.
If ambient temperature is low, the "
" indicator may remain illuminated
longer than the normal amount of time.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
If the " " indicator turns off while
you are in motion, do not attempt to
shift to the P (Park) position.
If traffic and road conditions permit,
you may shift to the N (Neutral)
position while the vehicle is still
moving and press the START/STOP
button in an attempt to restart the
vehicle.
Do not push or tow your vehicle to
start the vehicle.
" indicator will