Hyundai Kona-EV 2023 Theft-alarm System and Steering Wheel

When it comes to safety and convenience for drivers, the 2023 Hyundai Kona-EV mixes cutting-edge technology with easy-to-use features. For example, it has a strong theft alarm system and a steering wheel that can be used in a variety of ways. The alarm system is like an electronic guardian, constantly watching the car’s entry spots and setting off a cacophony of alarms and flashing lights when someone tries to get in without permission. At the same time, the steering wheel, which represents power and control in the car, is both useful and safe. It has features beyond just turning, like safety features that can keep thieves away and give owners more peace of mind. As we start this detailed guide, we’ll look at how these two important parts work together, from how the Theft-Alarm System can protect against possible threats to how the Steering Wheel can lock and strengthen the vehicle’s defences. This study gives Kona-EV owners the knowledge and tools they need to handle vehicle security, whether it’s using the intuitive controls on the steering wheel to activate the security systems or learning about the finer points of preventing theft. This builds on the Kona-EV’s reputation as a modern, technologically advanced, and safety-conscious electric vehicle.

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Theft-alarm System

This system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables. The horn will sound and the hazard warning lights will blink continuously if any of the following occurs:

• A door is opened without using the smart key.
• The liftgate is opened without using the smart key.
• The hood is opened.

The alarm continues for 30 seconds, then the system resets. To turn off the alarm, unlock the doors with the smart key.
The Theft Alarm System automatically sets 30 seconds after you lock the doors and the liftgate. For the system to activate, you must lock the doors and the liftgate from outside the vehicle with the smart key or by pressing the button on the outside of the door handles with the smart key in your possession.
The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound once to indicate the system is armed.
Once the security system is set, opening any door, the liftgate, or the hood without using the smart key will cause the alarm to activate.
The Theft Alarm System will not set if the hood, the liftgate, or any door is not fully closed. If the system will not set, check the hood, the liftgate, or the doors are fully closed.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it.

Information

• Do not lock the doors until all passengers have left the vehicle. If the remaining passenger leaves the vehicle when the system is armed, the alarm will be activated.
• If the vehicle is not disarmed with the smart key, open the doors by using the mechanical key and start the vehicle (for smart key) and wait for 30 seconds.
• When the system is disarmed but a door or liftgate is not opened within 30 seconds, the system will be rearmed.

STEERING WHEEL

Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)

The system assists you with steering the vehicle. If the vehicle is off or if the power steering system becomes inoperative, the vehicle may still be steered, but it will require increased steering effort.
Also, the steering effort becomes heavier as the vehicle’s speed increases and becomes lighter as the vehicle’s speed decreases for better control of the steering wheel.
Should you notice any change in the effort required to steer during normal vehicle operation, have the system checked by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

• If the Motor Driven Power Steering System does not operate normally,  the warning light will illuminate or blink on the instrument cluster. The steering wheel may become difficult to control or operate. Take your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer to have the system checked as soon as possible.
• When an abnormality is detected in the electric power steering system, to prevent a deadly accident, the steering assist function will stop. At this time, the warning light turns on or blinks on the cluster. The steering wheel may become difficult to control or operate. Have your vehicle checked immediately, after moving the vehicle to a safe zone.

Information
The following symptoms may occur during normal vehicle operation:
The steering effort may be high immediately after placing the START/STOP button in the ON position.
This happens as the system performs the MDPS system diagnostics. When the diagnostics are completed, the steering wheel will return to its normal condition.

• When the battery voltage is low, you might have to put more steering effort. However, it is a temporary condition so that it will return to normal condition after charging the battery.
• A click noise may be heard from the MDPS relay after the START/STOP button is placed in the ON or OFF position.
• Motor noise may be heard when the vehicle is at a stop or at a low driving speed.
• When you operate the steering wheel in low temperatures, abnormal noise may occur. If the temperature rises, the noise will disappear. This is a normal condition.
• When the vehicle is stationary, if you turn the steering wheel to the left or right continuously, the steering wheel effort increases. This is not a system malfunction. As time passes, the steering wheel effort will return to its normal condition.

Tilt Steering/Telescopic Steering

WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheel while driving. You may lose steering control and cause severe personal injury, death or accidents.

Information
After adjustment, sometimes the lock-release lever may not lock the steering wheel.
It is not a malfunction. This occurs when two gears are not engaged correctly. In this case, adjust the steering wheel again and then lock the steering wheel.

To change the steering wheel angle and height:

1. Pull down the lock-release lever (1).
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired angle (2) and height (3). Move the steering wheel, so it points toward your chest, not toward your face. Make sure you can see the instrument panel warning lights and gauges.
3. Pull up the lock-release lever to lock the steering wheel in place.

Push the steering wheel both up and down to be certain it is locked in position.

CAUTION
While adjusting the steering wheel height, please do not push or pull it hard since the fixture can be damaged.

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Heated Steering Wheel

When the vehicle is ON, press the heated steering wheel button to warm the steering wheel.
The indicator on the button will illuminate.
To turn the heated steering wheel off, press the button again. The indicator on the button will turn off.

Information
The heated steering wheel will turn off automatically approximately 30 minutes after the heated steering wheel is turned on.

NOTICE
Do not install any cover or accessory on the steering wheel. This cover or accessory could cause damage to the heated steering wheel system.

Horn

To sound the horn, press the area indicated by the horn symbol on your steering wheel. The horn will operate only when this area is pressed.

NOTICE
Do not strike the horn severely to operate it, or hit it with your fist. Do not press on the horn with a sharp-pointed object.

FAQ