Smart Recuperation Level Settings; Pausing Smart Recuperation System; Front Sensor - Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual

Driving Your Vehicle
Smart recuperation level
settings
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When the smart recuperation system is
ON, the regenerative braking level
appears as "AUTO" on the instrument
cluster. The "AUTO" appears in grey in the
ready state. The system automatically
controls the regenerative braking level (2)
according to the smart recuperation
system operating conditions. If the front
radar detects a vehicle in front, the
indicator light (3) appears in green.
Smart recuperation default setting
The default braking level of the smart
recuperation system can be changed. Set
the default braking level to the lowest and
let the system adjust the braking intensity
automatically.
To change the smart recuperation default
setting, pull the left or right paddle shifter
to adjust the level from 1 to 3 while the
smart recuperation system is ON.
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Pausing smart recuperation
system
The smart recuperation system is
temporarily turned off in the following
conditions. While the system is turned off,
adjust your vehicle speed depending on
the road conditions.
• The vehicle is turned back ON after
turning OFF.
• The gear is shifted to N (Neutral), R
(Reverse) or P (Park).
• The drive mode is changed to SPORT or
SNOW mode.
• Smart Cruise Control is activated.
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is
operating/ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) is operating.
• The motor and battery temperature is
high or low or there is a malfunction
with the battery or transmission.
• SOC (State of Charge) is high.

Front sensor

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[A] Front radar
Front radar detects the distance between
your vehicle and the vehicle ahead to
control the regenerative braking
intensity.