Hyundai KONA 2024 Owner's Manual page 291

Driving Your Vehicle
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.
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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.