Checking Electric Vehicle Driving Information - Hyundai IONIQ 6 2023 Owner's Manual

Introduction/Getting Started with Your Electric Vehicle
Understanding virtual engine sound system
Electric vehicles do not use an internal combustion engine, so there is no engine noise
while driving. The Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) generates engine sound to make
pedestrians aware of the approaching vehicle when driving.
• If the vehicle is in the ready (
operated.
• When the gear is shifted to R (Reverse), an additional warning sound will be heard.
CAUTION
• Be aware that the vehicle does not make engine noise while driving.
• Pay attention to the surrounding environment and drive carefully.
• After parking or waiting for a traffic light, please check around for children, or other
obstacles before departure.
• When reversing, check directly behind you before driving. Pedestrians may not be able
to recognize vehicle sounds.

Checking Electric Vehicle Driving Information

During vehicle operation, the instrument cluster displays the main information, such as
distance to empty, real-time energy status, battery charge level, and warning messages,
via the user interface and indicators.
Factors affecting the distance to empty
The distance to empty refers to the distance that can be driven by the current charged
battery level and is displayed on the bottom of the instrument cluster while driving the
electric vehicle.
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The distance to empty vary depending on many factors such as driving habits, power
usage, driving conditions, and high voltage battery. The distance to empty may be
increased or decreased from the certified figures as it reflects all the factors
comprehensively. Check the distance to empty considering the following:
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) mode and the gear is not in P (Park), the VESS is