Rocking The Vehicle; Smooth Cornering; Driving At Night - Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual

Rocking the vehicle

If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free
it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn the
steering wheel right and left to clear the
area around your front wheels. Then, shift
back and forth between R (Reverse) and a
forward gear.
Try to avoid spinning the wheels, and do
not race the engine.
To prevent transmission wear, wait until
the wheels stop spinning before shifting
gears. Release the accelerator pedal
while shifting, and press lightly on the
accelerator pedal while the transmission
is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in
forward and reverse directions causes a
rocking motion that may free the vehicle.
WARNING
Always turn off the ESC system before
rocking the vehicle. If the vehicle is stuck
and excessive wheel spin occurs, the
temperature in the tires may increase
very quickly. If the tires become
damaged, a tire blow out or tire explosion
may occur - you and others may be
injured. Do not attempt this procedure if
people or objects are near the vehicle.
If you attempt to free the vehicle, the
vehicle may overheat quickly, possibly
causing an engine compartment fire or
other damage. Try to avoid spinning the
wheels as much as possible to prevent
overheating of the tires or the engine. DO
NOT allow the vehicle to spin the wheels
above 56 km/h (35 mph).
If you are still stuck after rocking the
vehicle a few times, have the vehicle
pulled out by a tow vehicle to avoid
engine overheating, possible damage to
the transmission, and tire damage. Refer
to the "Towing" section in chapter 8.

Smooth cornering

Avoid braking or gear changing in
corners, especially when roads are wet.
Ideally, cornering should be taken under
gentle acceleration.

Driving at night

Night driving presents more hazards than
driving in the daylight. Here are some
important tips to remember:
• Slow down and keep more distance
between you and other vehicles,
because it may be more difficult to see
at night, especially in areas where there
are no street lights.
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare
from other drivers' headlights.
• Keep your headlights clean and
properly aimed. Dirty or improperly
aimed headlights can make it much
more difficult to see at night.
• Avoid staring directly at the headlights
of oncoming vehicles. You may be
temporarily blinded, and it takes
several seconds for your eyes to
readjust to the darkness.
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