Hyundai Kona-EV 2023 Storage Compartment and Interior Features 

The 2023 Hyundai Kona EV changes the way electric cars are used by combining ease and new technology inside. The Kona EV has many large storage spaces, including a large cargo area and well-placed storage spaces, so you can fit all of your things and daily necessities inside. The interior shows how much Hyundai cares about passenger comfort. It has high-quality materials, heated seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a modern, easy-to-use plan that can fit up to five people. The Kona EV has a high-tech infotainment system with a touchscreen, smartphone integration, and possible navigation choices. This makes it even more appealing and makes sure you stay connected and informed on your trips. The 2023 Hyundai Kona EV is a great electric car option whether you care about being eco-friendly, having the latest technology, or having a comfy ride.

2023 Hyundai Sonata Specs, Price, Features, Milage (Brochure)

Storage compartment

WARNING
Never store cigarette lighters, propane cylinders, or other flammable/explosive materials in the vehicle. These items may catch fire and/or explode if the vehicle is exposed to hot temperatures for extended periods.

WARNING
ALWAYS keep the storage compartment covers closed securely while driving. Items inside your vehicle are moving as fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, the items may fly out of the compartment and may cause an injury if they strike the driver or a passenger.

NOTICE
To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartments.

Center Console Storage

To open :
Grab and hold the latch (1) on the arm rest then lift the lid.

Glove Box

To open:
Pull the lever (1).

WARNING
ALWAYS close the glove box door after use.
An open glove box door can cause serious injury to the passenger in an accident, even if the passenger is wearing a seat belt.

Sunglasses Holder (if equipped)

To open :
Press the cover and the holder will slowly open. Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with the lenses facing out.
To close:
Push back into position.
Make sure the sunglasses holder is closed while driving.

WARNING

• Do not keep objects except sunglasses inside the sunglasses holder. Such objects can be thrown from the holder in the event of a sudden stop or an accident, possibly injuring the passengers in the vehicle.
• Do not open the sunglass holder while the vehicle is moving. The side view mirror of the vehicle can be blocked by an open sunglass holder.
• Do not attempt to force sunglasses into the sunglass holder. If the sunglasses become jammed and you try to open it forcibly, personal injury may occur.

Luggage Tray (if equipped)

You can place a first aid kit, a reflector triangle (front tray), tools, etc. in the box for easy access.

• Grasp the handle on the top of the cover and lift it.

To increase luggage space

1. Grasp the handle on the top of the cover and pull out the luggage tray board backward.
2. Pull out the luggage tray board completely and remove the luggage tray. (If the luggage tray is equipped.)
3. Push the luggage tray board forwards into the lower sliding slot.

INTERIOR FEATURES

Cup Holder

Front

Cups or small beverage cups may be placed in the cup holders.

Rear

Pull the armrest down to use the cup holders.

WARNING

• Avoid abrupt starting and braking when the cup holder is in use to prevent spilling your drink. If hot liquid spills, you could be burned. Such a burn to the driver could cause loss of vehicle control resulting in an accident.
• Do not place uncovered or unsecured cups, bottles, cans, etc., in the cup holder containing hot liquid while the vehicle is in motion. Injuries may result in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
• Only use soft cups in the cup holders. Hard objects can injure you in an accident.

WARNING
Keep cans or bottles out of direct sunlight and do not put them in a hot vehicle. It may explode.

NOTICE

• Keep your drinks sealed while driving to prevent spilling your drink. If liquid spills, it may get into the vehicle’s electrical/electronic system and damage electrical/electronic parts.
• When cleaning spilled liquids,  do not dry the cup holder at high temperatures. This may damage the interior.

Sunvisor

To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window, pull it downward, unsnap it from the bracket (1) and swing it to the side (2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the sunvisor and slide the mirror cover (3).
Adjust the sunvisor forward or backward (4) as needed (if equipped).
Use the ticket holder (5) to hold tickets.
Close the vanity mirror cover securely and return the sunvisor to its original position after use.

Information
Close the vanity mirror cover securely and return the sunvisor to its original position after use.

WARNING
For your safety, do not block your view when using the sunvisor.

NOTICE
Do not put several tickets in the ticket holder at one time. This could cause damage to the ticket holder.

Power Outlet (if equipped)

The power outlet is designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems.
The devices should draw less than 180 W (Watt) with the vehicle in the ready ( mode.

WARNING
Avoid electrical shocks. Do not place your fingers or foreign objects (pin, etc.) into a power outlet or touch the power outlet with a wet hand.

NOTICE
To prevent damage to the Power Outlets :

• Use the power outlet only when the vehicle is in the ready ( ) mode and remove the accessory plug after use. Using the accessory plug for prolonged periods of time with the vehicle off could cause the battery to discharge.
• Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 180 W(Watt) in electric capacity.
•  Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operating level when using the power outlet.
• Close the cover when not in use.
• Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference when plugged into a vehicle’s power outlet. These devices may cause excessive audio static and malfunctions in other electronic systems or devices used in your vehicle.
• Push the plug in as far as it will go. If good contact is not made, the plug may overheat and the fuse may open.
• Plug in battery-equipped electrical/ electronic devices with reverse current protection. The current from the battery may flow into the vehicle’s electrical/electronic system and cause system malfunction.

USB Charger (if equipped)

The USB charger is designed to recharge the batteries of small size electrical devices using a USB cable.
The electrical devices can be recharged when the START/STOP button is in the ACC, ON or START position.
The battery charging state may be monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the USB port after use.

• A smartphone or a tablet PC may get warmer during the re-charging process. It does not indicate any malfunction with the charging system.
• A smartphone or a tablet PC, which adopts a different re-charging method, may not be properly re-charged. In this case, use an exclusive charger of your device.
• The charging terminal is only to recharge a device. Do not use the charging terminal either to turn ON an
  audio or to play media on the AVN.

2023 Hyundai Sonata Specs, Price, Features, Milage (Brochure)

Wireless Cellular Phone Charging System (if equipped)

[A] : Indicator light, [B] : Charging pad
There is a wireless cellular phone charger inside the front console.
The system is available when all doors are closed, and when the START/STOP button is in the ON position (1).
After use, to close the cover, slightly pull down the cover.
The system is available when all doors are closed, and when the START/STOP button is in the ON or START position.

To charge a cellular phone
The wireless cell phone charging system charges only Qi-enabled cellular phones ( ). Read the label on the cellular phone accessory cover or visit your cellular phone manufacturer’s website to check whether your cellular phone supports the Qi technology.
The wireless charging process starts when you put a Qi-enabled cellular phone on the wireless charging unit.

1. Remove other items, including the smart key, from the wireless charging unit. If not, the wireless charging process may be interrupted. Place the cellular phone on the center of the charging pad.
2. The indicator light is orange when the cellular phone is charging. The indicator light turns green when phone charging is complete.
3. You can turn ON or OFF the wireless charging function in the User Settings mode on the instrument cluster. For further information, refer to the “User setting mode” in chapter 4.

If your cellular phone is not charging:

• Slightly change the position of the cellular phone on the charging pad.
• Make sure the indicator light is orange.

The indicator light will blink orange for 10 seconds if there is a malfunction in the wireless charging system.
In this case, temporarily stop the charging process, and re-attempt to wirelessly charge your cellular phone again.
The system warns you with a message on the LCD display if the cellular phone is still on the wireless charging unit after the vehicle is turned OFF and the front door is opened.

• High-speed wireless charging can be activated only when the cellular phones equipped with a wireless charging function is on the charging pad.

Information
For some manufacturers’ cellular phones, the system may not warn you even though the cellular phone is left on the wireless charging unit. This is due to the particular characteristic of the cellular phone and not a malfunction of the wireless charging.

NOTICE

• The wireless smartphone charging system may not support certain smartphones, which are not verified for the Qi specification
• When placing your smartphone on the charging pad, position the phone in the middle of the mat for optimal charging performance. If your smartphone is off to the side, the charging rate may be less and in some cases the smart phone may experience higher heat conduction.
•  In some cases, the wireless charging may stop temporarily when the smart key is used, either when starting the vehicle or locking/unlocking the doors, etc.
• When charging certain smartphones, the charging indicator may not change to blue when the smartphone is fully charged.
• The wireless charging process may temporarily stop, when the temperature abnormally increases inside the wireless smartphone charging system. The wireless charging process restarts, when temperature falls to a certain level.
• The wireless charging process may temporarily stop when there is any metallic item, such as a coin, between the wireless smartphone charging system and the smartphone.
•  When charging some smartphones with a self-protection feature, the wireless charging speed may decrease and the wireless charging may stop.
• If the smartphone has a thick cover, wireless charging may not be possible.
• If the smartphone is not completely contacting the charging pad, wireless charging may not operate properly.
• Some magnetic items like credit cards, phone cards or rail tickets may be damaged if left with the smartphone during the charging process.
• When any smartphone without a wireless charging function or a metallic object is placed on the charging pad, a small noise may sound. This small sound is due to the vehicle’s discerning compatibility of the object placed on the charging pad. It does not affect your vehicle or the smartphone in any way.

Information
If the START/STOP button is in the OFF position, the charging also stops.

Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.

Clock

WARNING
Do not adjust the clock while driving. You may lose your steering control and cause severe personal injury or accidents.

Vehicles with Audio system
Select the Setting menu on the audio system   Select [Date/Time].

• Set time: Set the time displayed on the audio screen.
•  Time format: Choose between 12-hour and 24-hour time formats.

Vehicles with Navigation system
Select the Settings menu on the AVN screen  Select [Date/Time].

• GPS time: Displays time according to the received GNSS time.
•  24-hour: Switches to 12 hours or 24 hours.
  For more details, please refer to the separate manual that was supplied with your vehicle.

Clothes Hanger (if equipped)

These hangers are not designed to hold large or heavy items.

WARNING

Do not hang other objects such as hangers or hard objects except clothes. Also, do not put heavy, sharp or breakable objects in the clothes pockets.
In an accident or when the curtain airbag is inflated, it may cause vehicle damage or personal injury.

Floor Mat Anchor(s) (if equipped)

ALWAYS use the floor mat anchors to attach the front floor mats to the vehicle. The anchors on the front floor carpet keep the floor mats from sliding forward.

WARNING
The following must be observed when installing ANY floor mats to the vehicle.

• Ensure to remove a protective film attached on the carpet before attaching a floor mat to the front floor carpet. Otherwise, the floor mat may move freely on the protective film and it could result in unintentional braking or accelerating.
• Ensure that the floor mats are securely attached to the vehicle’s floor mat anchor(s) before driving the vehicle.
• Do not use ANY floor mat that cannot be firmly attached to the vehicle’s floor mat anchors.
• Do not stack floor mats on top of one another (for example, an all-weather rubber mat on top of a carpeted floor mat). Only a single floor mat should be installed in each position.
• IMPORTANT
  Your vehicle was manufactured with driver’s side floor mat anchors that are designed to securely hold the floor mat in place. To avoid any interference with pedal operation, HYUNDAI recommends that the HYUNDAI floor mat designed for use in your vehicle be installed.

Luggage Net (holder) (if equipped)

To keep items from shifting in the luggage compartment, you can use the four holders located in the luggage compartment, to attach the luggage net.
If necessary, contact your authorized HYUNDAI dealer to obtain a luggage net.

CAUTION
To prevent damage to the goods or the vehicle, care should be taken when carrying fragile or bulky objects in the luggage compartment.

WARNING
To avoid eye injury, DO NOT overstretch the luggage net. ALWAYS keep your face and body out of the luggage net’s recoil path. DO NOT use the luggage net when the strap has visible signs of wear or damage.

Cargo Area Cover (if equipped)

Use the cover to hide items stored in the cargo area. The cargo area cover will lift when the liftgate is opened.
Disconnect the strap (1) from the holder if you want to return the cover to its original position. To remove the cargo area cover completely, lift the cover to a 50-degree angle and pull it out (2).

NOTICE
Since the cargo area cover may be damaged or deformed, do not put luggage on it when it is being used.

WARNING

• Do not place objects on the cargo area cover while driving. Such objects may be thrown about inside the vehicle and possibly injure vehicle occupants during an accident or when braking.
• Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is designed for luggage only.
• Maintain a balance of the vehicle and locate the weight as far forward as possible.

Infotainment System

Information

• If you install an aftermarket HID headlight, your vehicle’s audio and electronic devices may malfunction.
• Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and air freshener from contacting the interior parts because they may cause damage or discolouration.
  USB and iPod® Port You can use a USB port to plug in an USB and an iPod® port.

To use the USB and iPod®, open the front console cover by slightly pressing the lower part of the cover (1). After use, to close the cover, slightly pull down the cover.

Information
When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet, noise may occur during playback. If this happens, use the power source of the portable audio device.

• iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Antenna
Roof antenna

The roof antenna receives data transmitted from base stations and satellites (for example, AM/FM, DAB, GPS).

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

The steering wheel audio control switches are installed for your convenience.

NOTICE
Do not operate the audio remote control buttons simultaneously.

VOLUME ( + / – ) (1)

• Move the VOLUME toggle switch up to increase volume.
• Move the VOLUME toggle switch down to decrease volume.

SEEK/PRESET ( / ) (2)

If the SEEK/PRESET toggle switch is moved up or down and held for 0.8 seconds or more, it will function in the following modes.

RADIO mode
It will function as the AUTO SEEK select switch. It will SEEK until you release the switch.

MEDIA mode
It will function as the FF/REW switch.
If the SEEK/PRESET toggle switch is moved up or down, it will function in the following modes.

RADIO mode
It will function as the PRESET STATION UP/DOWN switch.

MEDIA mode
It will function as the TRACK-UP/ DOWN switch.

MODE ( ) (3)
Press the MODE button to select Radio, Disc, or AUX.
MUTE ( ) (4)

• Press the button to mute the sound.
• Press the button again to activate the sound.

Information
Detailed information is described in a separately supplied manual.

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Hands-free

You can use the phone wirelessly by using the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.

1. Call / Answer button
2. Call end button
3. Microphone
   (RHD vehicle: Right side)
   • AVN: Detailed information for the Bluetooth® Wireless Technology hands-free is described in the manual supplied separately.

Voice Recognition

You can operate the voice recognition function through voice commands.
For detailed information, refer to the separately supplied infotainment system manual.

Audio / Video / Navigation System (AVN) (if equipped)
Detailed information for the AVN system is described in a separately supplied manual.

FAQ