2024 Hyundai Kona Owner’s Manual

The dynamic and adaptable 2024 Hyundai Kona builds on its reputation for design, comfort, and utility as it joins the market as a small SUV. The most recent Kona model offers several improvements, including as improved driving characteristics, a more roomy and technologically updated cabin, and a refined exterior style. The Kona’s array of cutting-edge infotainment technologies and sophisticated driver assistance systems demonstrate Hyundai’s dedication to safety and connectivity. To accommodate a wide range of customer preferences, the 2024 Kona is anticipated to come with a variety of powertrain options under the hood, including highly efficient gasoline engines and perhaps a hybrid or fully electric variation. The 2024 Hyundai Kona is anticipated to maintain its appeal to a wide range of consumers, including families looking for adventure as well as urban commuters, thanks to its efficient, modern design and practical features.

Seat belt warning light

Driver’s seat belt warning
2C_SeatBeltWarningLampOverview As a reminder to the driver, the driver’s seat belt warning lights illuminate for about 6 seconds each time the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position regardless of seatbelt fastening. If you continue not to fasten the seat belt or unfasten the seat belt while driving under 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt warning light illuminates. If you continue not to fasten the seat belt or unfasten the seat belt while driving 12 mph (20 km/h) or faster, the seat belt warning chime sounds for a certain period and the warning light blinks.

Front passenger’s seat belt warning
As a reminder to the front passenger, the front passenger’s seat belt warning lights illuminate for about 6 seconds each time the engine is turned on regardless of seat belt fastening. If the passenger continues not to fasten their seat belt or unfasten their seat belt and you drive under 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt warning light illuminates. If the passenger continues not to fasten their seat belt or unfasten their seat belt and you drive 12 mph (20 km/h) or faster, the seat belt warning chime sounds for a certain period and the corresponding warning light blinks.

WARNING
Riding in an improper position may adversely affect the front passenger’s seat belt warning system. Instruct the passenger to properly be seated when the vehicle is moving.

Information

• If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the seat belt warning light blinks or illuminates for 6 seconds.
• The front passenger’s seat belt warning may operate when luggage or electronic devices are placed on the front passenger seat.

Rear passenger’s seat belt warning

• As a reminder to the rear passenger, the rear passenger’s seat belt warning lights illuminate for about 6 seconds each time the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position regardless of seatbelt fastening.
• If the passenger continues not to fasten their seat belt or unfasten their seat belt and you drive under 12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding warning light continues to illuminate until the seat belt is fastened.
• If the passenger continues not to fasten their seat belt or unfasten their seat belt and you drive 12 mph (20 km/h) or faster, the seat belt warning chime sounds for about 35 seconds and the corresponding warning light blinks.

For the rear centre seat

• As a reminder to the rear passenger, the rear passenger’s seat belt warning lights illuminate for about 6 seconds each time the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position regardless of seat belt fastening.
• If the seat belt is not fastened when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position, the seat belt warning light will illuminate for about 70 seconds.
   
• If the passenger continues not to fasten their seat belt or unfasten their seat belt and you drive under 12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding warning light continues to illuminate for about 70 seconds.
• If the passenger continues not to fasten their seat belt or unfasten their seat belt and you drive over 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt warning chime sounds for about 35 seconds and the corresponding warning light blinks.
• If the rear door is opened or closed under 6 mph (10 km/h), the seat belt warning chime and corresponding warning light does not work even if you drive over 12 mph (20 km/h).

Lap/shoulder belt

To fasten your seat belt:
Pull the belt out of the retractor and insert the metal tab (1) into the buckle (2). An audible “click” sounds when the tab locks into the buckle. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted. Place the lap belt (1) portion across your hips and the shoulder belt (2) portion across your chest. The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length after the lap belt portion is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips. If you lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the belt extends and moves with you. If there is a sudden stop or impact, the belt will lock into position. It will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly.

WARNING
Improperly positioned seat belts may increase the risk of serious injury in an accident. Take the following precautions when adjusting the seat belt:

• Position the lap portion of the seat belt as low as possible across your hips, not on your waist, so that it fits snugly. This allows your strong pelvic bones to absorb the force of the crash, reducing the chance of internal injuries.
• Position one arm under the shoulder belt and the other over the belt, as shown in the illustration.
• Always position the shoulder belt anchor into the locked position at the appropriate height.
• Never position the shoulder belt across your neck or face.

Height adjustment
Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so that it lies across your chest and midway over your shoulder nearest the door, not over your neck.
Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so that it lies across your chest and midway over your shoulder nearest the door, not over your neck.

To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor:

• Pull it up (1) to raise the height. To lower it, push it down (3) while pressing the height adjuster button (2). Release the button to lock the anchor in place. Try pushing the height adjuster down to make sure that it is locked in place.

To release your seat belt:
Press the release button (1) in the locking buckle. Once released, the belt should automatically draw back into the retractor. If this does not happen, check the belt to be sure it is not twisted, then try again.

Rear centre seat belt (3-point rear centre seat belt)
Insert the tongue plate (1) into the buckle (2) until an audible “click” is heard, indicating the latch is locked. Pull the shoulder portion of the belt to snug the belt across your hips and remove slack. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted. When using the rear centre seat belt, use the buckle with the “CENTER” mark.

Pretensioner seat belt

1. Retractor pretensioner seat belt (Front seat and rear outboard seat)
2. Emergency Fastening Device (EFD)

Your vehicle is equipped with the driver’s and front passenger’s pretensioner seat belts (retractor pretensioner and Emergency Fastening Device) and rear passenger pretensioner seat belts (retractor pretensioner). The pretensioner makes sure the seat belts fit tightly against your body in certain frontal or side collision(s). The pretensioner seat belts may be activated in some crashes where the frontal or side collision(s) is severe enough, together with the airbags.
When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if you try to lean forward too quickly, the seat belt retractor locks in place. In some frontal collisions, the pretensioner activates and pulls the seat belt against your body.

To prevent serious injury or death:

• Always wear your seat belt and sit properly in your seat.
• Do not use the seat belt if it is loose or twisted.
• Do not place anything near the buckle.
• Always replace your pretensioners after activation or an accident.
• NEVER inspect, service, repair or replace the pretensioners by yourself. Have the pretensioners inspected, serviced, repaired, or replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer?
• Do not hit the seat belt assemblies.

WARNING
Do not touch the pretensioner seat belt assemblies for several minutes after they have been activated. When the pretensioner seat belt mechanism deploys during a collision, the pretensioner can become hot and can burn you.

CAUTION
The bodywork on the front area of the vehicle may damage the pretensioner seat belt system. Have the system serviced by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. The pretensioner seat belt system consists mainly of the following components.

Their locations are shown in the illustration above:

1. SRS airbag warning light
2. Retractor pretensioner (front)
3. SRS control module
4. Emergency Fastening Device (EFD)
5. Retractor pretensioner (rear)

NOTICE
The sensor that activates the SRS control module is connected with the pretensioner seat belt. The SRS airbag warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates for about 3-6 seconds after the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position, and then turns off. If the pretensioner is not working properly, the warning light illuminates even if the SRS airbag is not malfunctioning. If the warning light does not illuminate when starting the engine or stays illuminated or illuminates while driving, have the pretensioner seat belts and/or SRS control module inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

• Pretensioner seat belts may be activated in certain frontal or side collisions or rollover situations.
• When the pretensioner seat belts are activated, a loud noise may be heard and fine dust, which may appear to be smoke, may be visible in the passenger compartment. These are normal operating conditions and are not hazardous.
• Although it is non-toxic, the fine dust may cause skin irritation and should not be inhaled for prolonged periods. Wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly after an accident in which the pretensioner seat belts were activated.

Additional seat belt safety precautions

Seat belt use during pregnancy
The seat belt should always be used during pregnancy. The best way to protect your unborn child is to protect yourself by always wearing a seat belt. Pregnant women should always wear a lap-shoulder seat belt. Place the shoulder belt across your chest, routed between your breasts and away from your neck. Place the lap belt below your belly and pull the shoulder portion so that it fits SNUGLY across your hips and pelvic bone, under the rounded part of your belly.

• Pregnant women and patients are more vulnerable to any impacts on the abdomen during an abrupt stop or collision. If you are in an accident while pregnant, consult your doctor.
• To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to an unborn child during an accident, pregnant women should NEVER place the lap portion of the seat belt above or over the area of the abdomen where the unborn child is located.

Infants and small children
All 50 states have Child Restraint System laws that require children to travel in approved Child Restraint System devices, including booster seats. The age at which seat belts can be used instead of the Child Restraint System may be different among states, so you should be aware of the specific requirements in your state, and where you are travelling. Infant and Child Restraint Systems must be properly placed and installed in a rear seat. For more information refer to the “Seat belt safety precautions” section in this chapter.

WARNING
Always properly restrain infants and small children in a Child Restraint System appropriate for the child’s height and weight. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to a child and other passengers, never hold a child in your lap or arms when the vehicle is moving. Violent forces during a collision will tear the child from your arms and throw the child against the interior or to be ejected from the vehicle.

Small children are best protected from injury in an accident when properly restrained in the rear seat by a Child Restraint System that meets the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Before buying any Child Restraint System, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS 213. The Child Restraint System must be appropriate for your child’s height and weight. Check the label on the Child Restraint System for this information. Refer to the “Child Restraint System
(CRS)” section in this chapter.

Larger children
Children under age 13 and who are too large for a booster seat should always occupy the rear seat and use the available lap/shoulder belts. A seat belt should be snug against the hips and be snug across the shoulder and chest to restrain the child safely. A child’s squirming could move the belt out of position. Adults should frequently check belt fit. In a collision, the safest place for children is in the rear seats, using a Child Restraint System appropriate for the child. If a larger child over age 13 must be seated in the front seat, the child must be securely restrained by the available seat belt and the seat should be placed in the rearmost position. If the shoulder belt portion slightly touches the child’s neck or face, try placing the child closer to the centre of the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still touches the face or neck, the child needs to return to an appropriate booster seat in the rear seat.

WARNING

• Always make sure larger children’s seat belts are buckled and properly adjusted.
• Never allow the shoulder belt to contact the child’s neck or face.
• Do not allow more than one child to use a single seat belt.

Seat belt use and injured people
A seat belt should still be used when an injured person is being transported. Consult a physician for specific recommendations.

One person per belt
When two people (children or adults) are sitting together, never attempt to use a single seat belt. This could increase the severity of injuries in a collision.

Do not lie down
Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is moving can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the protection of your restraint system (seat belts and/or airbags) is greatly reduced by reclining your seatback. Seat belts must be snug against your hips and chest to work properly. During a collision, you could be thrown into the seat belt, causing neck or other injuries. The more the seat back is reclined, the greater the chance for the passenger’s hips to slide under the lap belt or the passenger’s neck to strike the shoulder belt.

WARNING

• Never ride with a reclined seatback when the vehicle is moving.
• Riding with a reclined seatback increases your chance of serious or fatal injuries in the event of a collision or sudden stop.
• Driver and passengers should always sit well back in their seats with the seatbacks upright and should be belted properly.

Care of seat belts
Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified.

Periodic inspection
All seat belts should be inspected periodically for wear or damage of any kind. Any damaged parts should be replaced as soon as possible.

Keep belts clean and dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts become dirty, they can be cleaned by using a mild soap solution and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong detergents, or abrasives should not be used because they may damage and weaken the fabric.

When to replace seat belts
The entire seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if the vehicle has been involved in an accident. This should be done even if no damage is visible. Consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for assistance.

FAQ

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