2025 Hyundai Kona Owner's Manual
Year:
2025
Make:
Hyundai
Model:
Kona
Table of Contents
Cover
1
1. Introduction
9
Introduction
10
HYUNDAI Motor America
11
Guide To HYUNDAI Genuine Parts
12
How To Use This Manual
14
Safety Messages
15
Fuel Requirements
16
Vehicle Modifications
18
Vehicle Handling Instructions
18
Vehicle Break-in Process
19
Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
20
2. Vehicle Information, Consumer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
21
Exterior Overview (Front View)
22
Exterior Overview (Rear View)
23
Interior Overview
24
Center Console Overview
26
Steering Wheel Control Overview
28
Engine Compartment Overview
29
Dimensions
31
Engine
32
Bulb Wattage
32
Tires And Wheels
34
Air Conditioning System
35
Vehicle Weight And Luggage Volume
35
Recommended Lubricants And Capacities
36
Recommended SAE viscosity number
37
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
39
Vehicle Certification Label
39
Tire Specification And Pressure Label
39
Engine Number
40
Air Conditioner Compressor Label
40
Open Source Software Notice
40
Consumer Information
41
Reporting Safety Defects
42
3. Seats & Safety System
43
Important Safety Precautions
44
Always wear your seat belt
44
Restrain all children
44
Airbag hazards
44
Driver distraction
44
Never drink or take drugs and drive
45
Control your speed
45
Keep your vehicle in safe condition
45
Seats
46
Safety precautions
48
Front seats
49
Rear seats
52
Head restraint
54
Seats Warmers
58
Air Ventilation Seats
59
Seat Belts
60
Seat belt safety precautions
60
Seat belt warning light
61
Seat belt restraint system
62
Additional seat belt safety precautions
67
Care of seat belts
69
Child Restraint System (CRS)
70
Children always in the rear
70
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)
71
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)
72
Airbag - Supplemental Restraint System
79
SRS components
81
Where are the airbags?
82
How does the airbags system operate?
85
What to expect after an airbag inflates
87
SRS warning light
88
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
88
Why didn’t my airbag go off in a collision?
94
SRS care
98
Additional safety precautions
99
Airbag warning labels
99
4. Instrument Cluster
101
Instrument Cluster
102
Instrument cluster control
104
Gauges and meters
105
Transmission shift indicator
110
Warning and indicator lights
110
Cluster display messages
126
Cluster Display
130
Cluster display control
130
View modes
130
Vehicle Settings (infotainment System)
133
Setting your vehicle
134
5. Convenience Features
135
Accessing Your Vehicle
139
Smart key
139
Immobilizer system
146
Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch
147
Digital key (smartphone)
147
Digital key (Card key)
152
Used vehicle/Digital key maintenance
155
Limitations of the system
155
Door Locks
156
Operating door locks from outside the vehicle
156
Operating door unlocks from inside the vehicle
157
Auto Door Lock/Unlock features
159
Child-protector rear door locks
159
Theft-alarm System
160
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
161
Steering Wheel
162
Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
162
Tilt/Telescopic steering
162
Steering wheel heater
163
Horn
164
Haptic warning/Steering wheel vibration warning
164
Mirrors
165
Inside rearview mirror
165
Side view mirrors
175
Reverse parking aid
176
Windows
178
Power windows
179
Wide Sunroof
182
Power sunshade
182
Tilt open/close
183
Slide open/close
183
Automatic reversal
183
Resetting the sunroof
184
Sunroof open warning
185
Hood
185
Opening the hood
185
Closing the hood
186
Liftgate
186
Opening the liftgate
186
Closing the liftgate
186
Emergency liftgate safety release
187
Power Liftgate
188
Power liftgate operating conditions
188
Operating the power liftgate
189
Setting the power liftgate
191
Resetting the power liftgate
192
Emergency liftgate safety release
192
Smart Liftgate
193
Using smart liftgate
193
Deactivating smart liftgate
194
Detecting area
194
Fuel Filler Door
195
Opening the fuel filler door
195
Closing the fuel filler door
195
Vehicle System OTA Update
197
Downloading software
197
Approving software update
197
Preparing software update
197
Updating software
198
Exterior Lights
199
Lighting control
199
High Beam Operation
200
Turn signals and lane change signals
200
Battery saver function
201
Headlight delay function
201
Interior button lights
201
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
202
Welcome system
202
High Beam Assist (HBA)
203
High Beam Assist settings
204
High Beam Assist operation
204
High Beam Assist malfunction and limitations
205
Interior Lights
206
Interior lamp Auto off
206
Front lamps
206
Rear lamps
207
Vanity mirror lamp
207
Glove box lamp
207
Ambient light
208
Cargo area lamp
208
Wipers And Washers
209
Front windshield wipers
209
Front windshield washers
210
Rear windshield wipers and washers
211
Manual Climate Control System
212
Heating and air conditioning
212
System operation
216
System maintenance
217
Automatic Climate Control System
219
Automatic heating and air conditioning
220
Manual heating and air conditioning
221
System maintenance
226
Windshield Defrosting And Defogging
228
Manual climate control system
228
Automatic climate control system
229
Defogging logic
230
Rear window defroster
230
Climate Control Additional Features
231
Air conditioning auto-drying
231
Auto defogging system
231
Auto dehumidify
232
Sunroof inside air recirculation
233
Recirculating air when washer fluid is used
233
Recirculating air when entering a tunnel
233
Scheduled ventilation control
234
Storage Compartment
234
Center console storage
235
Removable partition
235
Glove box
235
Passenger seat open tray
235
Interior Features
236
Cup holder
236
Sunvisor
237
Power outlet
237
USB charger
238
Wireless smartphone charging system
239
Clock
241
Coat hook
241
Floor mat anchor(s)
242
Cargo net holder
242
Cargo area cover
243
Cargo tray
244
Exterior Features
245
Roof side rails
245
Hitch mounted accessories
246
Infotainment System
246
USB Port
246
Antenna
247
Steering wheel remote controls
247
Infotainment system
248
Voice recognition
248
Bluetooth® wireless technology
249
6. Driving Your Vehicle
251
Before Driving
253
Before entering the vehicle
254
Before starting
254
Engine Start/Stop Button
255
Vehicle Auto-Shut Off
259
Operating conditions
259
Deactivating conditions
259
System operation
259
Automatic Transmission
260
Automatic transmission operation
260
Cluster display message
264
Paddle shifter (manual shift mode)
267
Good driving practices
267
Intelligent Variable Transmission
268
Intelligent Variable Transmission (Shift lever type)
269
Intelligent Variable Transmission (Rotary gear shift dial type)
271
Parking
278
Good driving practices
278
Braking System
280
Power-assist brakes
280
Disc brakes wear indicator
280
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
281
Auto hold
283
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
286
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
288
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
290
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
291
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
291
Brake Assistant System (BAS)
293
Good braking practices
293
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
294
All wheel drive (AWD) mode
296
Emergency precautions
298
Idle Stop And Go (ISG)
299
ISG system operation
299
ISG system off
301
Conditions that restart the engine
301
ISG malfunction
302
Calibrating the battery sensor
302
Smart ISG System
303
Automatic restart when leading vehicle departs
303
Limitations of Smart ISG
303
Drive Mode Integrated Control System (2WD)
304
Drive mode (2WD)
304
Drive Mode Integrated Control System (AWD)
306
Drive mode (AWD)
306
Active Air Flap
307
Malfunction
308
Special Driving Conditions
308
Hazardous driving conditions
308
Rocking the vehicle
309
Smooth cornering
309
Driving at night
309
Driving in the rain
309
Driving in flooded areas
310
Highway driving
310
Winter Driving
311
Snow or icy conditions
311
Winter precautions
313
Trailer Towing
314
Vehicle Load Limit
315
The loading information label
315
7. Driver Assistance System
321
Driver Assistance System Notice
324
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front View Camera Only)
324
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
325
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
327
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
329
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion)
336
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
338
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
340
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
345
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
353
Lane Keeping Assist settings
353
Lane Keeping Assist operation
354
Lane Keeping Assist malfunction and limitations
357
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
359
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
361
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
362
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
365
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
369
Safe Exit Warning settings
369
Safe Exit Warning operation
370
Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations
371
Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)
373
Manual Speed Limit Assist settings
373
Manual Speed Limit Assist operation
374
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
376
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist settings
377
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist operation
377
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist malfunction and limitations
379
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
382
Driver Attention Warning settings
382
Driver Attention Warning operation
383
Driver Attention Warning malfunction and limitations
384
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
387
Blind-Spot View Monitor settings
388
Blind-Spot View Monitor operation
388
Blind-Spot View Monitor malfunction
389
Cruise Control (CC)
389
Cruise Control operation
389
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
393
Smart Cruise Control settings
393
Smart Cruise Control operation
394
Smart Cruise Control malfunction and limitations
401
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)
407
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control settings
408
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control operation
408
Limitations of Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
409
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
413
Lane Following Assist settings
413
Lane Following Assist operation
414
Lane Following Assist malfunction and limitations
416
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
417
Highway Driving Assist settings
418
Highway Driving Assist operation
419
Highway Driving Assist malfunction and limitations
421
Rear View Monitor (RVM)
423
Rear View Monitor settings
424
Rear View Monitor operation
425
Rear View Monitor malfunction and limitations
426
Surround View Monitor (SVM)
427
Surround View Monitor settings
427
Surround view monitor operation
429
Surround View Monitor malfunction and limitations
431
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
432
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
433
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
434
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
437
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
441
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings
442
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning operation
442
Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction and limitations
444
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)
446
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings
447
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning operation
447
Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction and limitations
450
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)
453
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist settings
453
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist operation
454
Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist malfunction and limitations
455
Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
459
Remote Smart Parking Assist settings
460
Remote Smart Parking Assist operation
461
Remote Smart Parking Assist malfunction and limitations
466
Declaration Of Conformity
470
Front radar
470
Rear corner radar
471
8. Emergency Situations
473
Hazard Warning Flasher
474
In Case Of An Emergency While Driving
474
If the engine stalls while driving
474
If the engine stalls at a crossroad or crossing
474
If you have a flat tire while driving
475
If The Engine Does Not Start
475
Jump Starting
476
If The Engine Overheats
479
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
480
Check tire pressure
481
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
481
Low tire pressure indicator
482
Low tire pressure position and tire pressure telltale
482
TPMS malfunction indicator
483
Changing a tire with TPMS
484
If You Have A Flat Tire (With Spare Tire)
485
Jack and tools
485
Changing tires
486
Jack label
491
If You Have A Flat Tire (with Tire Mobility Kit)
492
Introduction
492
Notes on the safe use of the Tire Mobility Kit
493
Components of the Tire Mobility Kit
494
Using the Tire Mobility Kit when a tire is flat
495
How to adjust tire pressure
498
Towing
499
Towing service
499
Removable towing hook
500
Emergency towing
500
9. Maintenance
503
Engine Compartment
506
Maintenance Services
508
Owner’s responsibility
508
Owner maintenance precautions
508
Owner Maintenance
509
Owner maintenance schedule
509
Scheduled Maintenance Services
511
Normal maintenance schedule
513
Maintenance under severe usage and low mileage conditions
517
Explanation Of Scheduled Maintenance Items
519
Engine oil and filter
519
Drive belts
519
Fuel lines, fuel hoses and connections
519
Fuel filter
519
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap
519
Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses
519
Air cleaner filter
519
Spark plugs
519
Valve clearance
519
Cooling system
520
Engine coolant
520
Automatic Transmission fluid
520
Intelligent Variable Transmission fluid
520
Brake hoses and lines
520
Brake fluid
520
Parking brake
520
Brake discs, pads, calipers and rotors
520
Exhaust pipe and muffler
521
Suspension mounting bolts
521
Steering gear box, linkage & boots/lower arm ball joint
521
Drive shafts and related
521
Air conditioning refrigerant
521
Engine Oil
521
Checking the engine oil level
521
Checking the engine oil and filter
522
Engine Coolant
524
Checking the coolant level
524
Changing coolant
526
Brake Fluid
526
Checking the brake fluid level
526
Washer Fluid
527
Checking the washer fluid level
527
Air Cleaner
528
Filter replacement
528
Cabin Air Filter
529
Filter inspection
529
Filter replacement
529
Wiper Blades
530
Blade inspection
530
Blade replacement
530
Battery
533
For best battery service
534
Battery capacity label
534
Battery recharging
535
Reset items
536
Tires And Wheels
536
Tire care
537
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures
537
Check tire inflation pressure
538
Tire rotation
538
Wheel alignment and tire balance
539
Tire replacement
539
Wheel replacement
540
Tire traction
540
Tire maintenance
540
Tire sidewall labeling
540
Tire terminology and definitions
543
All Season tires
546
Summer tires
546
Snow tires
547
Radial-Ply Tires
547
Low aspect ratio tires
547
Fuses
548
Instrument panel fuse replacement
549
Engine compartment panel fuse replacement
550
Fuse/relay panel description
551
Light Bulbs
560
Front light replacement
561
Side repeater light replacement
562
Rear combination light replacement
562
High mounted stop light replacement
563
License plate light replacement
563
Interior light replacement
564
Appearance Care
566
Exterior care
566
Interior care
570
Emission Control System
572
Crankcase emission control system
573
Evaporative emission control system including Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)
573
Exhaust emission control system
573
California Perchlorate Notice
575
Index
577
Back Cover
590
2025 Hyundai Kona Overview
Introduction
The 2025 Hyundai Kona stands out as an innovative compact SUV, designed for urban dwellers and adventure seekers alike. With its bold, modern aesthetics and spacious interior, the Kona continues to redefine what compact vehicles can offer in terms of style, technology, and versatility. Its dynamic handling and efficiency ensure a spirited driving experience while keeping comfort and practicality at the forefront.
Powertrains
The 2025 Kona is available with a variety of powertrains to suit different driving preferences. The base model features a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 engine, delivering responsive acceleration and excellent fuel economy. For those seeking enhanced performance, a sport-tuned 2.5-liter turbocharged engine is offered, providing exhilarating power without sacrificing efficiency. Additionally, an all-electric variant showcases Hyundai's commitment to sustainability, offering impressive range and eco-friendly technology.
Trims
The Kona comes in several well-equipped trims, each catering to diverse lifestyle needs. Starting with the base SE trim, it includes essential features such as a rearview camera, smartphone integration, and a touchscreen display. Progressing to the sporty N Line trim delivers unique styling cues and enhanced performance enhancements. The range-topping Limited trim boasts luxurious amenities such as leather seating, a premium audio system, and advanced safety technologies, ensuring an elevated driving experience.
Features
The 2025 Hyundai Kona is packed with cutting-edge features designed for convenience and connectivity. A state-of-the-art infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto facilitates seamless smartphone integration. Advanced driver-assist features, including adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring, reinforce safety while navigating busy roads. The interior design incorporates high-quality materials, ample cargo space, and a user-friendly layout, making every journey enjoyable.
Owner's Manual
The comprehensive owner's manual for the 2025 Hyundai Kona serves as a vital resource for new owners, detailing vehicle maintenance, features, and troubleshooting advice. Clear instructions guide users through the vehicle's technology and safety systems, ensuring optimal use and performance. This essential guide will assist owners in maximizing their Kona experience, helping them take full advantage of everything this remarkable SUV has to offer.
User manual download
The Hyundai Kona owner manual for the 2025 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2025 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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