Hyundai KONA 2025 Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

SMART KEY

Lock
Unlock
Remote start (if equipped - press Lock, then hold the remote start until vehicle starts)
Panic

NOTE: For the User Selectable Option, please refer to your Owner's Manual for further information.

Remote Smart Parking Assist button (if equipped)

Forward button
Backward button
When using the Remote Forward/ Backward function, the vehicle moves in the direction of the button while the button is pressed.

UNLOCK DOOR WITH MECHANICAL KEY

To access the key hole:
If the smart key is not working properly, there is an alternative way to unlock the doors through the keyhole on the driver's door.

1. Pull open the driver's door handle .
2. Press the release button located inside the cover with a mechanical key.
3. Carefully pull out the cover while continuing to press the release button to remove the cover and exposethe keycylinder.
4. Insert the mechanical key into the key cylinder and rotate clockwise to unlock the vehicle and counterclockwise to lock the vehicle. After removing the cover, turn the key clockwise to unlock and counterclockwise to lock.

Once the door is unlocked it may be opened by pulling the handle.

SENSOR TYPE DOOR HANDLE

(if equipped with Digital Key)
Sensor Type Door Handle Tips:

To Unlock. Place your palm behind the door handle and grip the door handle. It will unlock as you pull the door open.
Unlock All Doors w/2-Press Unlock enabled: Dip your palm twice behind the door handle. You should hear driver door unlock and then all doors unlock.

To Lock: Touch the outer part of the door handle with your fingers or palm for about 2 seconds. All doors must be closed. Do not have your palm behind the handle.

NOTE: If you inadvertently locked or unlocked the door handle with the touch sensor, you must wait about 3 seconds before you can re-activate the feature to lock or unlock.

NOTE: If you have the pushbutton on to outside of your door handle, the operation is similar, but the one button is used for locking and unlocking.

DRIVER'S DOOR MAIN CONTROLS

ENGINE START/STOP BUTTON

With the ignition OFF and foot OFF of the brake pedal, press the Engine Start/Stop button.

• Once for ACC (Accessory) mode.
• Twice for ON mode.
• Third for OFF.

To start the engine in any mode (including OFF), press the Engine Start / Stop button while pressing down on the brake pedal. To shut the engine OFF,place the shift lever in P (Park) and press the Engine Start / Stop button again.

Emergency Situations
Shutting Off the Engine while Driving

• Press the engine Start / Stop button for 2 seconds or more or 3 times consecutively within 3 seconds.

Restarting the Engine while Driving

• Press the engine Start / Stop button with the shift lever in N (Neutral).

FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT

Manual

Power

POWER LIFTGATE OPERATION

(if equipped)

Press to open. Smart key must be within the range.

Press for about 1 second to open. Press and hold to close.

Car must be in Park (P). Press for about 1 second to open. Press and hold until closed.

HANDS FREE SMART LIFTGATE

(if equipped)
On vehicles equipped with Smart Liftgate, the liftgate can be opened with no-touch activation.

To activate
To enable Smart Liftgate, go to User Settings mode on the LCD display, or Setup, then Vehicle on the Navigation display and under the Door menu make sure the Power Liftgate and Smart Liftgate boxes are checked.

Power Liftgate Opening Height
For your convenience, there are four levelsto adjust the liftgate opening height. These can be selected in the User Settings menu.

1. Select User Settings from the LCD Display, or Setup - Vehicle from the Navigation screen.
2. Select Door Menu, then Power Liftgate Opening Height
3. Choose between Level 1 ~ 3 or Full Open

Hands Free Smart Liftgate Operation
The liftgate can be opened with no-touch activation after the below conditions are met:

• After 15 seconds from when all doors are closed and locked
• You approach the rear of the vehicle (liftgate area) for at least 3 seconds with the Smart Key in your posession

SUNROOF

(if equipped)

Power Sunshade

To open the power sunshade, pull the sunroof control switch rearward to the first detent position.
To close the power sunshade when the sunroof glass is closed, push the sunroof control switch forward.

Sliding the Sunroof

Push the sunroof control switch backward to the second detent position. First the power sunshade will open and then the sunroof will open automatically. Push the sunroof control switch forward to the first detent position to close the sunroof only. Push the sunroof control switch forward to the second detent position to close both the sunroof and the power sunshade automatically.

Tilting the Sunroof

Open
Push the sunroof control switch upward to tilt open the sunroof.

Close
Push it upward again to close the sunroof
You can also push the sunroof control switch forward to close the sunroof.
Push it forward to the second detent position to close both the sunroof and the power sunshade.

WIRELESS CHARGING PAD

(if equipped)
There is a wireless cellular phone charging pad in the center console. The system operates with all doors closed and the ignition in the ON position.

NOTE:
If you open the driver or passenger door while a device is charging, the indicator will temporarily turn OFF (device not charging) until all doors are closed again.
The wireless charging must be enabled in the User Settings prior to using.

Using the Wireless Phone Charging System

1. Place a compatible (Qi enabled) device in the charging slot in the center console with the battery facing down.
2. The wireless charging symbol will be shown on the upper right corner of the audio display and the Wireless charging LED will illuminate in the center console.

NOTE:

• Wireless charging systems are less efficient than conventional charging using a cable. As a result, higher device operating temperatures may be experienced during use and, thick phone cases may slow charging speed and increase temperature.
• Do not place credit cards or other magnetic media on the pad as they could be damaged by the magnetic field. In addition, avoid placing any metallic objects near the pad as they may impede charging performance.

USB PORT

The left port can be set for USB data + charging or charging only, by pressing the switch. The icon on the switch will illuminate for the mode selected.

When set to USB mode, it can be used to play music from a USB drive, or to connect a phone (Wired operation)
For vehicles equipped with navigation, use the USB port to access features on your smartphone using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto phone projection.
Or use either USB port to charge an external device such as a cell phone.

REAR USB OUTLETS

On some models, the 2nd row center console is equipped with additional USB ports that can be used for device charging.
The USB charging port is powered only when the ignition switch is ON.

HEADLIGHTS

Headlights Delay
Headlights may stay on for 15 seconds after exiting and locking up the vehicle. Press the remote lock button twice to turn the headlights off. Please refer to your Owner's Manual for further information.

High Beams will automatically activate when headlights are set to AUTO. To override pull back twice on the lever.
High Beams will work manually when headlights are not set to AUTO. To turn on high beam manually, push the lever away from you. To turn off high beam, pull the lever towards you.
To flash the high beams, pull the lever towards you, then release the lever. The high beams will remain ON as long as you hold the lever towards you.

WIPER AND WASHER

NOTE: The rear wiper is controlled by the knob at the end of the wiper stalk. Turn the knob forward one stop for low wipe speed and two stops for high wipe speed.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
4. FuelGauge
5. Warning and Indicator Lights
6. Cluster Display

CLUSTER DISPLAY MODES

Modes	Description
Driver Assist	Displays Driver Assistance system such as Lane Keeping Assist, Smart Cruise Control, and Lane Following Assist, etc.
Turn BY Turn (TBT)	Displays turn-by-turn directions.
Utility	Displays driving information such as the trip distance, fuel economy, etc.

SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER SYSTEM

This system is designed to notify you of your next vehicle maintenance interval.

To Activate:
Press the (Mode) button on steering wheel and navigate to user settings and select the following:
Service Interval > Enable Service Interval > Set/Adjust Interval.

Your vehicle may be equipped with an Oil Life Management System that predicts engine oil life based on driving history and alerts you when to change the engine oil.

Always reset the remaining engine oil life whenever the engine oil is changed. Otherwise, the indication of remaining Oil life may not be accurate. To reset the Engine Oil Change Reminder, select 'RESET' from the infotainment system screen. Then, select 'Yes' when the message "Has the engine oil been changed? Press [Yes] to reset the oil life." appears on the screen. See the Maintenance section of your "Owner's Manual for details.

UTILITY VIEW

1. :VIEW for changing modes.
2. : MOVE switch up and down to change selected item.
3. OK : PUSH switch for setting or resetting the selected item

To change the trip mode as above, press the MOVE button .

WARNINGS AND INDICATORS

*IF EQUIPPED

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL

(if equipped)

1. Driver's temperature control toggle
2. Passenger's temperature control toggle
3. AUTO (automatic control) button with 3 settings
4. Air intake control button
5. OFF button
6. Front windshield defroster button
7. A/C (air conditioning) button
8. Fan speed control
9. Mode selection toggle switch
10. Air intakecontrol
11. Rear window defroster button
12. SYNC button
13. Climate control information screen

DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING

1. Press the front windshield defroster button.
   
2. Set the temperature control to the warmest setting.
   
3. Set the fan speed to the medium setting.
   
   

SYSTEM OFF MODE

Pressing the OFF button will turn the automatic climate control system off.

• The fan will turn off.
• The outside (fresh) air position will be selected
• The vented air temperature will be at the last temperature setting.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

Press to activate / deactivate the rear defroster.

NOTE: To reduce the tendency of the glass to fog up and also to improve visibility, keep the surface of the windshield clean by wiping it occasionally with glass cleaner and a clean cloth.
In addition, select air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position whenever possible while operating the vehicle.

HEATED STEERING WHEEL BUTTON

Press the heated steering wheel button to warm the steering wheel. The indicator on the button will illuminate. Press the button again to turn the heated steering wheel Off.

NOTE: Manual climate controls use similar icons. See Owner's Manual for more information.

AUTOMATIC HEATING AND COOLING

1. Press the AUTO button.
   
2. Set the temperature control to the desired setting.
   

You can control the fan speed in three stages by pressing the AUTO button during automatic operation.

AIR INTAKE CONTROL

	Recirculated air position (indicator ON)
	Outside (fresh) air position (Type A) (indicator ON)
	Outside (fresh) air position (Type B) (indicator OFF)

SYNC BUTTON

Press the SYNC button ON to operate the driver and passenger temperature equally. Pressthe SYNC button OFFto operate the driver and passenger side temperature individually. The button indicator will turn off.

MODE SELECTION

Changes the direction of the air flow as following:

NOTE: Manual climate controls use similar icons. See Owner's Manual for more information.

INFOTAINMENT

BLUETOOTH PHONE PAIRING

Pairing tutorials, phone compatibility and operational tips can be found through the Smart QR code using the QR reader application on your Smartphone.

BLUETOOTH PHONE OPERATION

Phone setup (pairing phone)

1. Turn Bluetooth on from your mobile phone: Setup > Device Connections > Device Connections > Add New.
   
2. Select the function to connect.
   
3. Turn on Bluetooth on the Bluetooth device to connect and select the vehicle system on the list of searched devices.
   
4. Bluetooth is connected.

NOTE: Vehicle must be parked to complete pairing process.

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROL

1. VOLUME
   Raises or lowers the speaker volume. Press to Mute.
2. SEEK/PRESET
   Changes the station. Fast forward/rewind smartphone media (as set in the app)
3. MODE
   Changes the audio source. See settings menu to select the modes available.
4. MUTE
   Press the volume control to MUTE.
   Press the volume control again to UNMUTE.

BLUETOOTH OPERATIONAL TIPS

In the following situations you or the other party may have difficulty hearing each other:

1. Keep the Bluetooth volume low. High level volume may result in distortion and echo.
2. When driving on a rough road, high speeds and/or with the window open.
3. When the air conditioning vents are facing the microphone and/ or when the air conditioning fan is at the max speed.

Steering wheel bluetooth control

1. VOICE RECOGNITION
   Activates voice recognition of a connected smartphone via phone projection. A short press activates system voice recognition on vehicles equipped with navigation. A long press activates the smartphone VR if connected.
2. CALL/ANSWER/CALL END
   Answer a call or end a call. Press and hold to reject an incoming call.
3. CUSTOM
   Use a custom function.
   Press and hold to access the Custom Button settings screen.
   Tap to select the programmed function.

To Answer a Call:

• Press the button on the steering wheel.

To Reject a Call:

• Press and hold the button on the steering wheel.

To Adjust Ring Volume:

• Use the VOLUME buttons on the steering wheel.

To Finish a Call:

• Press the button on the steering wheel.

Making a call using voice recognition

Use your smartphone's functions, such as calling and messaging, from the [push to talk] button.
On vehicles equipped with navigation, use the [push to talk] button to activate the system voice recognition, or a long press to activate your smartphone's functions.
The menu tree identifies available voice recognition Bluetooth functions.

Calling by Name:

1. Press the button.
2. Say the following command:
   • "Call <John>": Connects the call to John.
   • "Call <John> <on Mobile / at Work / at Home >": Connects the call to John's Mobile, Home, or at Work phone number.

Dialing by Number:

1. Press the button.
2. Say "Dial Number"
3. Say the desired phone number.

For the complete list of commands, please refer to your Owner's Manual.

VOICE RECOGNITION TIPS

Your vehicle is equipped with a Voice Recognition technology which allows drivers to operate their phones without having to take their eyes off of the road to minimize distractions.
Voice recognition performance may be affected if driving with windows and sunroof open; when the heating-cooling system is on; when passing in a tunnel or when driving on rugged and uneven roads.
Quick reference on using system voice commands on navigation equipped vehicles. Smartphone commands are similar.
To start a voice command, press the button, the following commands are available:

Command	Function
More Help	Provides guidance on commands that can be used an where in the system.
Help	Provides guidance on commands that can be used within the current mode.
Calls <Name>	Calls <Name> saved in Contacts. Ex) Call "John"
Dial <Number>	Call can be made by dialing thes oken numbers. Ex) Call "123"
Phone	Provides guidance on Phone related commands. After saying this command, say "Call History", "Contacts" to execute the corresponding functions.
Contacts (Call by Name)	Displays the Contacts screen. After saying this command, say the name of a contact saved in the Contacts to automatically connect a call.
Dial Number	Displays the Dial number screen. After saying this command, you can say the number which you want to call.

NOTE: An active Bluelink subscription is required for most system Voice Recognition (VR) commands. Phone based VR commends (Long press of the VR button) are through your phone.

BLUETOOTH AUDIO QUALITYTIPS

Ensure Bluetooth device volume is set to 100% for optimal audio quality. To adjust volume to your preference, utilize the head unit knob or steering wheel control.
When placing a call, reduce the volume of the head unit if distortion or echoing is present.

INFOTAINMENT ONLINE MANUAL

To access videos and step by step instructions for using vehicle features and other tools scan the QR code located on the infotainment screen with your smartphone.

NOTE: To see most recent content, scan QR code located on the infotainment screen.

SOUND SETTINGS

The sound settings for various system and phone levels can be adjusted. To configure sound settings, on the Home Screen, press Setup Sound, and the sound settings screen will appear. Configure the settings as needed.

NOTE: For more information on specific setting, refer to Online Manual.

HOME SCREEN

The Home screen consists of several pages. To move between pages, swipe left or right on the touch screen.
To return to the Home screen from other screens press , or the HOME button on the control panel.
NOTE: The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.

Using the Menu Bar

1. Return to the previous screen.
2. Displays the Home screen.
3. Displays the list of menus.

Quick Control menu

Use the Quick Control menu to conveniently control the system or turn on or off frequently used features.
To use QUICK Control, swipe down from the top of the screen or press and hold the HOME button on the control panel.

MEDIA OPERATION

NOTE: Long press opens a more detailed window

Media includes AM, FM, SXM, Bluetooth, a USB Drive, and the built-in Sounds of Nature. The Media Home screen can be opened using one of the following methods:

• On the Home screen, press Media.
• On the control panel, press the MEDIA button.

Turning on radio mode
When on the Media screen, press the mode you would like to use.
The examples below for FM, but AM and SXM are similar:

1. Change the radio mode.
2. Change the media mode.
3. Displays the list of menus.
4. Displays a list of available stations. Swipe up or down, and tap a station to select. You can also use the tuning knob to select stations that are visible here.
5. Displays the FM player screen. This screen has additional details for the current station, and has manual tuning mode for tuning into weakerstations that do not appear in the available station list.
   • Scan FM: Select a station of your choice after listening briefly to stations from different radio stations.
     NOTE: If you prose Scan FM you can scan through stations and listen to each for 5 seconds.
   • Refresh: Refreshes the list of stations.
   • Tune FM Manually: Manually adjust the radio frequency
   • Enter Station: Can select or directly enter the desired radio frequency.
   • Sound Settings: Displays the system sound settings screen.
   • Online Manual: View the online manual by scanning the QR code with your mobile phone.

QUIET MODE

Quiet Mode is a feature that turns off the rear-seat speakers to prevent sleeping occupants from being disturbed. Quiet Mode is activated by swiping down on the Home screen to access the Quick Control screen and pressing on Quiet Mode.

MULTIMEDIA WITH NAVIGATION OPERATION

1. Redirects to the Search screen.
2. Change the map display mode.
3. Adjust the navigation sound volume.
4. Set the map scale change mode to automatic or manual.
5. Zooms in or out of the map.
6. Displays the system informationon the map.
7. Displays the list of menus.
   • Display Traffic Info: Hides or shows surrounding traffic information on the map.
   • Reroute: Resume routing based on the traffic information update.
   • Route: Changes a route.
   • Nearby Info: Set a destination by searching for nearby points of interestby category.
   • Traffic: Displays notices and accident/construction-zonealerts on the map.
   • Save: Register the current location or frequently visited places, and easily set any of these sitesas a destination.
   • Navigation Settings: Displays the system navigation settings screen.
   • Online Manual > Map: View the on line manual by scanning the QR code with your mobile phone.

ANDROID AUTO SETUP

Setting Up Android Auto

• From an Android Auto compatible device, download Android Auto app from the Google Play Store.

• Open the Android Auto app and proceed with the on-screen instructions to complete setup on the mobile device.

How To Start Android Auto

• Press the SETUP button on the head unit.
• Press the PHONE PROJECTION or DEVICE CONNECTIONS buttons, select Android Auto then select ENABLE ANDROID AUTO. [Accept all terms, Conditions and requests on the head unit and phone to use Android Auto].
• Connect the Android device with the vehicle's USB port using the manufacturer's cable provided with your phone.
• From the vehicle's home screen, select the Android Auto button, where you'll see all the Android Auto supported apps.

NOTE: Android Auto compatibility requirements:
USB cable that came with your phone, OS Android 5.0 or higher, compatible Android smartphone, data, and wireless plan for applicable feature(s). It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release.

ANDROID AUTO WIRELESS

Requirements:

• Compatible Android Phone that supports Android Auto Wireless
• Data and wireless plan for applicable features
• Bluetooth & Wifi must be enabled

Before You Begin:

• Android Auto can be set up and utilized with both the Wi-Fi and USB Chord
• Refer to previous section for more details

Phone Setup

• Turn on Bluetooth and Wifi on your phone
• Download Android Auto App, and update other needed apps (e.g. Google Maps, Google Play Music, Google Now)

Car Setup

Activate Wireless Connectivity
On the Home Screen, select the following:
All Menus > Setup > Wi-Fi > Use Wi-fi Connection

Pairing Smartphone With Phone Projection
On the Home Screen, select the following:
All Menus > Setup > Device Connections > Phone Projection > Add New

On Your Smartphone

• Activate Bluetooth and Wifi
• Search for your vehicle on Bluetooth device list
• Select your Vehicle
• Confirm Bluetooth passkeys match the touch screen display
• Read and accept prompts from the touch screen displa

NOTE:
If the smartphone has been added to the system's Bluetooth device list, first delete the smartphone from the Bluetooth list, and add it to the phone projection list. Smartphone will also be registered to Bluetooth after registering to Phone Projection.

Connect To Android Auto

On the Home Screen, select the following: All Menus > Android Auto.

REMINDERS:

• Android Auto compatibility requirements for connection:
  • (USB cable connection): OS Android 5.0 or higher, phone manufacturer's USB cable and data plan with applicable feature(s)
  • (Wireless connection): OS Android 9.0 or higher with data plan for applicable feature(s)

APPLE CARPLAY SETUP

Setting Up Apple Carplay

• On the head unit, press the SETUP button.
• Press the PHONE PROJECTION or DEVICE CONNECTIONS buttons, select Apple CarPlay then select ENABLE APPLE CARPLAY. [Accept all terms, Conditions and requests on the head unit and phone to use Apple CarPlay].
• Connect the Apple CarPlay compatible iPhone with the vehicle's USB port using the manufacturer's cable provided with your iPhone.
• From the vehicle's home screen, select the Apple CarPlay button, where you'll see all the Apple CarPlay supported apps.

NOTE: Apple CarPlay compatibility requirements:

Apple Lightning cable, latest IOS software, iPhone 5 or later, data, and wireless plan for applicable feature(s). It is recommended to always update your phone to the latest operating system release.

APPLE CARPLAY WIRELESS

Requirements:

• iOS software 10 and higher
• Compatible iOS Phone that supports Wireless Carplay
• Data and Wireless plan for applicable features

Before You Begin:

• Carplay is only available via Wi-Fi Phone Projection

Phone Setup

1. On your phone, go to
   Settings > General > Carplay to allow Carplay access
2. On your phone, go to
   Settings > Siri, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and ensure they are turned ON

Car Setup

Activate Wireless Connectivity
On the Home Screen, select the following:
All Menus > Setup > Wi-Fi > Use Wi-fi Connection

Pairing Smartphone With Phone Projection
On the Home Screen, select the following:
All Menus > Setup > Device Connections > Phone Projection > Add New

On Your Smartphone

• Activate Bluetooth and Wifi
• Search for your vehicle on Bluetooth
• Select your Vehicle
• Confirm Bluetooth passkeys match the touch screen display
• Read and accept prompts from the touch screen display

NOTE:
If the smartphone has been added to the system's Bluetooth device list, first delete the smartphone from the Bluetooth list, and add it to the phone projection list. Smartphone will also be registered to Bluetooth after registering to Phone Projection.

Connect to CarPlay

On the Home Screen, select the following: All Menus > CarPlay

REMINDERS:

• Apple CarPlay compatibility requirements for connection:
  • USB cable connection only:
    iOS software 8.0 and higher with data plan for applicable feature(s)
  • Wireless connection only:
    iOS software 10.0 and higher with data plan for applicable feature(s)

DRIVING

SHIFT BY WIRE GEAR SELECTOR

P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park). To shift from P (Park), you must depress firmly on the brake pedal and make sure your foot is off the accelerator pedal. The gear must be in P (Park) before turning the engine OFF.

Shift-lock System
For your safety, the automatic transmission has a shift-lock system which prevents shifting the gear from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive) unless the brake pedal is depressed.

Drive Reverse Neutral Park

Once the vehicle is started, depress and hold the brake pedal. Rotate Forward (top edge, clockwise when looked at from the side) to engage Drive. Rotate Backwards to engage Reverse. Tap the end to return to Park.

The surface of the drive selector can get very hot when exposed to direct sunlight, be cautious when shifting gears.

Automatic Transmission Operation or Intelligent Variable Transmisson (IVT)
The automatic transmission has eight forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual forward speeds are selected automatically. The Intelligent Variable Transmisson (IVT) has a variable ratio to optimize the gearing based on throttle, speed, and grade.

FORWARD COLLISION-AVOIDANCE ASSIST

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is designed to help detect and monitor the vehicle ahead or help detect a pedestrian or cyclist in the roadway and warn the driver that a collision is imminent with a warning message and an audible warning, and if necessary, apply emergency braking.

To operate FCA, with the vehicle on, press the Setup button > select Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Safety > Forward

If "Forward Safety" is deselected, Forward Safety will turn off. The warning light will illuminate on the cluster. Please refer to your Owner's Manual for further information.
To adjust the warning type, go to Setup > Sound > Driver assistance. Warning volume can be set to 0 if Haptic is enabled (steering wheel vibration).

DRIVE MODE

The mode changes, as below, whenever the DRIVE MODE button is pressed. An indicator will illuminate on the instrument cluster when the vehicle is in sport mode or smart mode. When the vehicle is in comfort mode, it is not displayed on the instrument cluster.
NORMAL SPORT SNOW*

NORMAL mode:
Normal mode provides smooth driving and comfortable riding.

SPORT mode:
Sport mode manages the driving dynamics by automatically adjusting the steering effort, and the engine and transmission control logic for enhanced driving performance. When sport mode is activated, the engine RPM will be a little higher than normal.

*SNOW mode (on AWD vehicles only):
In Snow mode, the engine's driving power is properly distributed to the wheels, to help start the vehicle stably on slippery roads or keep tires from slipping. Use this mode when driving on slippery roads.

NOTE: Whenever the engine is restarted, the drive mode will revert back to the default comfort mode

LANE KEEPING ASSIST

Lane Keeping Assist is designed to help detect lane markings or road edges when the vehicle speed is above 40 mph and the LKA indicator is green displayed in the instrument cluster. LKA will not operate properly if the lane line is not clear, sharp bend in the road, or in heavy fog. The system will warn the driver if the vehicle leaves the lane without using the turn signal.

With the engine on, press the SETUP button, and then select Vehicle > Driver Assistance > Driving Safety > Lane Safety in the infotainment system. If Lane Safety is selected, LKA automatically assists the driver's steering when lane departure is detected to help prevent the vehicle from moving out of its lane.

To turn function ON, press and hold the Lane Driving Assist button for about 2 seconds located on the steering wheel. The indicator light will illuminate on the cluster. Press and hold the button again to turn OFF the system. Refer to the Owner's Manual for more detailed information.
NOTE: The Lane Driving Assist button will turn on and off I-FA if it is briefly pressed.

LANE FOLLOWING ASSIST

Lane Following Assist helps detect lane markings and/or a vehicle ahead on the road, and helps center your vehicle in the lane. LFA helps to assist the driver steering to help keep the vehicle centered in the lane. To enable I-FA while driving, press and release the Lane Driving Assist button on the steering wheel.
NOTE: The Driving Assist button will turn on and off I-KA if it is held for a long press.

Operating conditions
When LFA is activated, the indicator on the cluster will illuminate. The color of the indicator will change depending on the condition of LFA.

• Green: When LFA assist the steering
• White: When LFA cannot assist the steering

SMART CRUISE CONTROL

(if equipped)
Smart Cruise Control allows you to program the vehicle to help maintain a constant speed without holding the accelerator pedal while maintaining a consistent distance with the vehicle ahead.

1. Tap to turn On/Off Smart Cruise Control. It will activate the cruise control and set the speed to the current vehicle speed. NOTE: a long press will activate MSLA
2. Toggle switch UP to Set or Increase the cruise control speed.
3. Toggle switch DOWN to Set or Decrease the cruise control speed.
4. To Cancel (Pause) or Resume Smart Cruise Control.

Setting Vehicle Distance

SCC assist you in setting the distance from the vehicle ahead and help maintain the selected distance without you depressing the accelerator or the brake pedal.

Press the Vehicle distance button to set and maintain the vehicle distance without pressing the accelerator or brake pedal.
The vehicle distance will automatically activate the previous setting value when you activate SCC.

Each time the button is pressed, the vehicle distance changes as follows:

Adjusting The Vehicle Speed

1. Push the + switch UP to increase cruising speed.
2. Push the - switch DOWN to decrease cruising speed.

NOTE: Quick toggle up/down will change speed by 1mph. Holding switch up/down will change speed by 5 mph.

To Temporary Cancel Cruise Control/smart Cruise Control

Press the button or depressthe brake pedal.

MANUAL SPEED LIMIT ASSIST

Manual Speed Limit Assist helps maintain vehicle speed as the vehicle approaches the set speed. MSLA will alert you (set speed limit will blink, and chime will sound) until the vehicle speed returns within the speed limit.
Fully depressing the accelerator pedal will override MSLA.

1. Speed Limit indicator
2. Set speed

Setting Speed Limit

1. Press and hold, for 3 seconds, the Driving Assist button at the desired speed.
   The Speed Limit LIMIT indicator will appear on the instrument cluster.
   
2. Push the + switch UP or - switch DOWN and release it at the desired speed.
   The speed will increase or decrease by multiples of 5 mph.
   
3. The set speed limit will be displayed on the instrument cluster.

Temporarily Pausing MSLA

Press the switch to temporarily pause MSLA.
The set speed limit will turn off, but the Speed Limit indicator LIMIT will stay on.

Resuming MSLA

To resume MSLA after the function has been paused, operate the + , - , or switch.

Pushing the + switch UP or - switch DOWN will set the speed to the current speed.

Pressing the switch will resume MSLA.

Turning Off MSLA

Press the Driving Assist button to turn MSLA off.
The Speed Limit LIMIT indicator will go off.
NOTE: Always turn off MSLA when not in use by pressing Driving Assist button.

REAR VIEW MONITOR

(if equipped)
Rear View Monitor displays the area behind your vehicle to help with parking or driving.
To operate shift gear to R (Reverse) or press the Parking/View button while the gear is in P (Park), D (Drive) or N (Neutral) to turn on the Rear View Monitor.

Surround View Monitor (if equipped)
Surround View Monitor can help assist in parking using the cameras installed on the vehicle and displays images around the vehicle through the infotainment system screen.
Parking Assist View function helps the driver to see the surroundings of the vehicle in a parking situation in various view modes.
Touch the main screen to adjust the view angle.
NOTE: Clean camera as needed during inclement weather, using a non-abrasive cleaning cloth.

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE

Applying Electronic Parking Brake manually

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Pull up the EPB switch.
   
3. Make sure the Parking Brake warning light EPB comes ON.

The EPB will automatically be applied when

• Shift to (P) park on a slope.
• Engine OFF while Auto Hold is ENABLED.
• When the vehicle moves a bit in park.
• Condition below while Auto Hold is activated:
  * Driver's door open/hood open/trunk(tailgate) open.
  * Vehicle stops for more than 10minutes, stands on a steep slope.

Releasing the Electronic Parking Brake manually

1. Ensure seatbelts are fastened and the doors, hood and trunk are closed.
2. Depress and hold brake pedal.
3. Press Start/Stop button to start vehicle.
4. While continuing to depress brake pedal, press the EPB switch.
   
5. Verify the Parking Brake warning light EPB goes OFF.

The EPB will automatically be released when
With the vehicle running, depress the brake pedal and shift out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) or D (Drive).
Make sure the doors, hood, and liftgate are closed and the seat belt is fastened. Make sure the Parking Brake warning light EPB goes OFF.

Scheduled Maintenance

*See Owner's Manual for details regarding Severe Usage maintenance recommendations.
*1 The drive belt should be replaced when cracks occur or tension is reduced excessively. 2* Requires <API SN PLUS (or above) Full synthetic> grade engine oil. If a lower grade engine oil (mineral type, semi-synthetic, lower grade spec, etc.) is used, replace the engine oil and engine il filter as indicated in maintenance under severe usage conditions. 4* Never add any additives to the engine oil. Engine oil additives can change the properties of engine oil and may cause serious engine failure. If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive is recommended. Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives. 5* For your convenience, it can be replaced prior to it's interval when you do maintenance of other items. 6* Fuel filter is considered to be maintenance free but the quality of fuel used may impact the frequency of maintenance needed. If there are some important safety matters like fuel flow restriction, surging, loss of power, hard starting problem, etc., replace the filter immediately regardless of maintenance schedule. Consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for details. 7*Automatic Transmission/Intelligent Variable Transmission fluid, transfer case oil, and rear differential oil should be changed anytime they have been submerged in water.

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Consumer Affairs	1-800-633-5151
SiriusXM Radio	1-800-967-2346
Bluelink	1-855-2BLUELlNK 1-855-225-8354

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References

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