Hyundai Kona 2023 Exterior Features and Lighting 

Hyundai’s commitment to design and safety is evident in the exterior features and lighting guidelines of the 2023 Hyundai Kona. These requirements cover a wide range of external components, including the eye-catching design cues that set the Kona apart, like the aggressive grille and alloy wheels. They also shed light on the functions and workings of the sophisticated lighting systems, including as turn signals, fog lights, high beams, and headlights. By adhering to these rules, drivers may enjoy the striking exterior design of the Kona, which embodies Hyundai’s dedication to form and function in this dynamic small SUV, as well as the vehicle’s safety and visibility on the road.

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

Exterior Lights

Lighting Control

To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions

1. OFF
2. AUTO headlight
3. Parking lamp
4. Headlight

Daytime running light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day, especially after dawn and before sunset.

The DRL system will turn the dedicated lamp OFF when:

• The headlights are ON.
• The parking lamps are ON.
• The vehicle is turned off.
• The parking brake is engaged.

AUTO headlight
The parking lamp and headlight will be turned ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of daylight as measured by the ambient light sensor on the center dash (1). Even with the AUTO headlight feature in operation, it is recommended to manually turn ON the headlights when driving at night or in a fog, driving in the rain, or when entering dark areas, such as tunnels and parking facilities.

NOTICE
Do not cover or spill anything on the sensor (1) located in front of the instrument panel. Do not clean the sensor using a window cleaner, the cleanser may leave a light film which could interfere with sensor operation. If your vehicle has window tint or other types of metallic coating on the front windshield, the AUTO headlight system may not work properly.

Parking lamp ()
The parking lamp, license plate lamp, and instrument panel lamp are turned ON.

Headlight ()
The headlight, parking lamp, license plate lamp, and instrument panel lamp are turned ON.

Information
The ignition switch must be in the ON position to turn on the headlight.

High Beam Operation

To turn on the high beam headlight, push the lever away from you. The lever will return to its original position. The high beam indicator will light when the headlight high beams are switched on. To turn off the high beam headlight, pull the lever towards you. The low beams will turn on.

WARNING
Do not use a high beam when there are other vehicles approaching you. Using a high beam could obstruct the other driver’s vision.

To flash the high beam headlight, pull the lever towards you, then release the lever. The high beams will remain ON as long as you hold the lever towards you.

Turn Signals and Lane Change Signals

To signal a turn, push down on the lever for a left turn or up for a right turn in position (A). To signal a lane change, move the turn signal lever slightly and hold it in position (B). The lever will return to the OFF position when released or when the turn is completed. If an indicator stays on and does not flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out and will require replacement.

One-touch turn signal function
To activate a one-touch turn signal function, move the turn signal lever slightly and then release it. The lane change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7 times. You can activate or deactivate the One Touch Turn Signal function or choose the number of blinks (3, 5, or 7) from the User Settings Mode on the LCD display. For more details, refer to “LCD Display Modes” in Chapter 4. If your vehicle is equipped with additional navigation, please refer to the infotainment system manual separately supplied.

Front fog lamp (if equipped)

Battery Saver Function
The purpose of this feature is to help prevent the battery from being discharged. The system automatically turns off the parking lamp when the driver turns the vehicle off and opens the driver-side door. With this feature, the parking lamps will turn off automatically if the driver parks on the side of the road at night. However, the position lamps stay ON even when the driver-side door is opened if the headlight switch is turned to the position lamp (O) or AUTO (if equipped) position after the engine is turned off. If necessary, to keep the lamps on turn the position lamps OFF and ON again using the headlight switch on the steering column after the engine is turned off.

Headlight Delay Function (if equipped)
If you place the ignition switch in the ACC or OFF position with the headlights ON, the headlights (and/or parking lamps) remain on for about 5 minutes. However, with the engine off if the driver’s door is opened and closed, the headlights (and/or parking lamps) are turned off after 15 seconds. The headlights (and/or parking lamps) can be turned off by pressing the lock button on the remote key or smart key twice or turning the light switch to the OFF or AUTO position. However, if you turn the light switch to the AUTO position when it is dark outside, the headlights will not be turned off. You can activate or deactivate the Headlight Delay function from the User Settings Mode in the LCD display. For more details, refer to “LCD Display Modes” in Chapter 4. If your vehicle is equipped with additional navigation, please refer to the infotainment system manual separately supplied.

NOTICE
If the driver exits the vehicle through another door besides the driver door, the battery saver function does not operate and the headlight delay function does not turn OFF automatically. This may cause the battery to discharge. To avoid battery discharge, turn OFF the headlights manually from the headlight switch before exiting the vehicle.

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