Starting The Vehicle - Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual

Starting the vehicle

WARNING
• Always wear appropriate shoes when
operating your vehicle. Unsuitable
shoes such as high heels, ski boots,
sandals, and flip-flops may interfere
with your ability to use the brake,
accelerator, and clutch pedals. Do not
drive barefoot.
• Do not start your vehicle with the
accelerator pedal depressed. Place
your foot firmly on the brake pedal
while starting your vehicle.
• Wait until the engine is at normal idle
before shifting gears and releasing the
brake. Your vehicle may move suddenly
if your vehicle is shifted while the
engine RPM is high. It may cause
damage to the transmission system.
Information
• The vehicle starts by pressing the
Engine Start/Stop button, only when
the smart key is in the vehicle.
• The vehicle may not start even if the
smart key is in the vehicle but it is not
near you (e.g. cargo area).
• When the Engine Start/Stop button is in
the ACC or ON position, if any door is
open, the system checks for the smart
key. When the smart key is not in the
vehicle, the ( ) indicator blinks and
the warning, "Key not in vehicle" will
come on. When all doors are closed, the
chime will also sound for a few
seconds. Keep the smart key in the
vehicle.
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 Engine Start/Stop button.
Information
• Do not wait for the engine to warm up
or race the engine while the vehicle
remains stationary.
• Start driving at moderate engine
speeds. Do not rapidly accelerate and
decelerate while driving.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
• Do not press the Engine Start/Stop
button for more than 10 seconds except
when the stop lamp fuse is blown.
When the stop lamp fuse is blown,
replace the fuse. If you cannot replace
the fuse, start the engine by pressing
and holding the Engine Start/Stop
button for 10 seconds with the Engine
Start/Stop button in the ACC position.
• If the engine stalls while the vehicle is
moving, shift to N (Neutral) and use the
Engine Start/Stop button to attempt to
restart the engine.
• Do not push or tow your vehicle to start
the engine.
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