Driving In The Rain; Driving In Flooded Areas; Highway Driving - Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual

Driving Your Vehicle

Driving in the rain

Rain and wet roads can make driving
dangerous. When driving in the rain or on
slick pavement:
• Slow down and allow extra following
distance. A heavy rainfall makes it
harder to see and increases the
distance needed to stop your vehicle.
• Turn OFF your Cruise Control. (if
equipped)
• Replace your windshield wiper blades
when they show signs of streaking or
missing areas on the windshield.
• Make sure your tires have enough
tread. If your tires do not have enough
tread, making a quick stop on wet
pavement may cause a skid and
possibly lead to a collision. Refer to the
"Tire replacement" section in chapter 9.
• Turn on your headlights to make it
easier for others to see you.
• Driving too fast through large puddles
may affect your brakes. If you must go
through puddles, try to drive through
them slowly.
• If you believe your brakes are wet,
apply them several times while the
vehicle is moving slowly.
Hydroplaning
If the road is wet enough and you are
driving fast enough, your vehicle may
have little or no contact with the road
surface and actually ride on the water.
The best advice is SLOW DOWN when the
road is wet.
The risk of hydroplaning increases as the
depth of tire tread decreases, refer to the
"Tire replacement" section in chapter 9.
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Driving in flooded areas

Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is not
deeper than the bottom of the wheel hub.
If you are not sure, turn around and find a
different route.
Drive through any water slowly. Allow
adequate stopping distance because the
brake performance can be reduced.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them several
times while the vehicle is moving slowly.

Highway driving

Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressure, as
specified. Under-inflation may overheat
or damage the tires.
Do not install worn-out or damaged tires,
which may reduce traction or fail.
Information
Never over-inflate your tires above the
maximum inflation pressure, as specified
on your tires.
Fuel, Coolant and engine oil
Driving at higher speeds on the highway
consumes more fuel and is less efficient
than driving at a slower, more moderate
speed. Maintain a moderate speed to
conserve fuel when driving on the
highway.
Check both the engine coolant level and
the engine oil before driving.
Hybrid starter & Generator (HSG)
belt
A loose or damaged HSG belt may cause
engine overheating or battery discharge.