Driving Your Hybrid Vehicle; Starting Your Vehicle - Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual

Starting your vehicle

CAUTION
• Always fasten the seat belt before starting the vehicle.
• Check if the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) is applied before starting the vehicle.
1. Carry the smart key or leave it inside the vehicle.
2. Make sure the gear is in P (Park). You cannot start the vehicle with the gear in N
(Neutral).
3. Press the Engine Start/Stop button while depressing the brake pedal.
• The READY indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster.
• If the READY indicator does not illuminate, start the vehicle again.
• Whether the engine is cold or warm, the vehicle should be started without
depressing the accelerator pedal.
4. Depress and hold the brake pedal and shift to the desired position.
5. Release the parking brake and slowly release the brake pedal. Check if the vehicle
slowly moves forward, then depress the accelerator pedal.

Driving your hybrid vehicle

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