Hyundai Kona 2023 High Beam Assist (HBA), Wipers and Washers 

High Beam Assist (HBA) and Washers Guidelines, two new convenience and safety technologies for the 2023 Hyundai Kona, are designed to improve both road safety and the driving experience. By intelligently controlling the headlights and automatically adjusting between high and low beams in response to oncoming traffic, High Beam Assist maximizes nighttime visibility while reducing glare for other drivers. In addition, the instructions offer information on how windshield washers should be used correctly to maintain a clear field of vision even in inclement weather. When taken as a whole, these recommendations demonstrate Hyundai’s dedication to providing cutting-edge technology and dependable performance, guaranteeing that drivers can safely negotiate a variety of driving situations in the 2023 Kona.

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

High Beam Assist (HBA)

High Beam Assist will automatically adjust the headlight range (switches between high beam and low beam) depending on the brightness of detected vehicles and certain road conditions.

Detecting Sensor (Front view camera)

[1] : Front view camera
The front view camera is used as a detecting sensor to help detect ambient light and brightness while driving. Refer to the picture above for the detailed location of the detecting sensor.

NOTICE
Always keep the front view camera in good condition to maintain optimal performance of High Beam Assist. For more details on the precautions of the front view camera, refer to the “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section in chapter 7.

Function Settings
Beam Assist (or HBA (High Beam Assist))’ from the Settings menu to turn on High Beam Assist and deselect to turn off the system.

WARNING
For your safety, change the Settings after parking the vehicle at a safe location.

Function Operation

Display and control

• After selecting ‘High Beam Assist’ in the Settings menu, High Beam Assist will operate by following the procedure below.
  • Place the headlight switch in the AUTO position and push the headlight lever towards the instrument cluster. The High Beam Assist ( ) indicator light will illuminate the cluster and the system will be enabled.
  • When the system is enabled, the high beam will turn on when the vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h). When the vehicle speed is below 15 mph (25 km/h), the high beam will not turn on.
  • The High Beam () indicator light will illuminate the cluster when the high beam is on.
• When High Beam Assist is operating, if the headlight lever or switch is used, the system operates as follows:
  • If the headlight lever is pulled towards you when the high beam is off, the high beam will turn on without High Beam Assist canceled. When you let go of the headlight lever, the lever will move to the middle and the high beam will turn off.
  •  If the headlight lever is pulled towards you when the high beam is on by High Beam Assist, the low beam will be on and the system will turn off.
  • If the headlight switch is placed from AUTO to another position (headlight/position/off), High Beam Assist will turn off and the corresponding lamp will turn on.
• When High Beam Assist is operating, high beam switches to low beam if any of the following conditions occur:
  • When the headlight of an oncoming vehicle is detected.
  • When the tail lamp of a vehicle in front is detected.
  • When the headlight or tail lamp of a motorcycle or a bicycle is detected.
  • When the surrounding ambient light is bright enough high beams are not required.
  • When streetlights or other lights are detected.

High Beam Assist Malfunction and Limitations

High Beam Assist malfunction

When High Beam Assist is not working properly, the ‘Check High Beam Assist (HBA) system’ or ‘Check HBA (High Beam Assist) system’ warning message will appear, and a warning light will illuminate on the cluster. Take your vehicle to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the function checked..

Limitations of High Beam Assist
High Beam Assist may not work properly in the following situations:

• Light from a vehicle is not detected because of lamp damage, or because it is hidden from sight, etc.
• The Headlight of a vehicle is covered with dust, snow, or water.
• A vehicle’s headlights are off but the fog lamps are on etc.
• There is a lamp that has a similar shape to a vehicle’s lamp.
• Headlights have been damaged or not repaired properly.
• Headlights are not aimed properly.
• Driving on a narrow curved road, rough road, uphill or downhill.
• The vehicle in front is partially visible on a crossroad or curved road.
• There is a traffic light, reflecting sign, flashing sign or mirror ahead.
• There is a temporary reflector or flash ahead (construction area).
• The road conditions are bad such as being wet, iced, or covered with snow.
• A vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.
• The vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or is being towed.
• Light from a vehicle is not detected because of exhaust fumes, smoke, fog, snow, etc.

For more details on the limitations of the front-view camera, refer to the “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)” section in Chapter 7.

WARNING
At times, High Beam Assist may not work properly. It is the responsibility of the driver for safe driving practices and always check the road conditions for your safety. When High Beam Assist does not operate normally, change the headlight position manually between the high beam and the low beam.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when driving in the dark. The interior lights may obscure your view and cause an accident.

NOTICE
Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the vehicle is turned off or the battery will discharge.

Interior Lamp AUTO Cut
The interior lamps will automatically go off approximately 20 minutes after the engine is turned off and the doors are closed. If a door is opened, the lamp will go off 40 minutes after the engine is turned off. If the doors are locked by the remote key or smart key and the vehicle enters the armed stage of the theft alarm system, the lamps will go off five seconds later.

Front Lamps

1. Front Map Lamp
2. Front Door Lamp
3. Front Room Lamp ON
4. Front Room Lamp OFF

Front map lamp:
Press either of these lenses to turn the map lamp on or off. This light produces a spot beam for convenient use as a map lamp at night or as a personal lamp for the driver and the front passenger.

Front Door Lamp:
The front or rear room lamps come on when the front or rear doors are opened if the engine is running or not. When doors are unlocked by the remote key or smart key, the front and rear lamps come on for approximately 30 seconds as long as any door is not opened. The front and rear room lamps go out gradually after approximately 30 seconds if the door is closed. However, if the ignition switch is in the ON position or all doors are locked, the front and rear lamps will turn off. If a door is opened with the ignition switch in the ACC position or the OFF position, the front and rear lamps stay on for about 20 minutes.

Front room lamp

• Press the button to turn ON the room lamp for the front/rear seats.
• Press the button to turn OFF the room lamp for the front/rear seats.

Mood lamp (if equipped)

The lamp turns on when the user sets the light  Ambient is selected from the infotainment system screen.

Room Lamp

Rear Room Lamp ( ):
Press this switch to turn the rear room lamp on and off.

NOTICE
Do not leave the lamp switches on for an extended period of time when the engine is turned off.

Luggage Compartment Lamp

The luggage compartment lamp comes on when the trunk is opened.

NOTICE
The luggage compartment lamp comes on as long as the trunk is open. To prevent unnecessary battery system drain, close the trunk securely after using the luggage compartment.

 

Vanity Mirror Lamp (if equipped)

• The lamp will turn on if this button is pressed.
• The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.

NOTICE
Always have the switch in the off position when the vanity mirror lamp is not in use. If the sunvisor is closed without the lamp off, it may discharge the battery or damage the sunvisor.

Welcome System (if equipped)

Welcome light

Door handle lamp (if equipped)
When all the doors (and trunk) are closed and locked, the door handle lamp will come on for about 15 seconds if any of the below is performed.

• When the door unlocks button is pressed on the remote key or smart key.
• When the button on the outside door handle is pressed.
• When the vehicle is approached with the smart key in possession.

Headlight and parking lamp
When the headlight (lamp switch in the headlight or AUTO position) is on and all doors (and trunk) are locked and closed, the headlight and parking lamp will come on for 15 seconds if/or any of the below is performed.

• When the door unlocks button is pressed on the remote key or smart key.

At this time, if you press the door lock or unlock button, the headlight and parking lamp will turn off immediately.
You can activate or deactivate the Welcome Light from the User Settings Mode on the LCD display. For more details, refer to “LCD Display” in chapter 4. If your vehicle is equipped with additional navigation, please refer to the infotainment system manual separately supplied.
Interior lamp
When the interior lamp switch is in the DOOR position and all doors (and trunk) are closed and locked, the room lamp will come on for 30 seconds if any of the below is performed.

• When the door unlocks button is pressed on the remote key or smart key.
• When the button of the outside door handle is pressed.

At this time, if you press the door lock or unlock button, the room lamp will turn off immediately.

WIPERS AND WASHERS

A. Wiper speed control

• MIST – Single wipe
• OFF – Off
• INT / — – Intermittent wipe LO– Low wiper speed
• HI – High wiper speed

B. Intermittent control wipe time adjustment
C. Wash with brief wipes (pull the lever towards you)

Windshield Wipers
Operates as follows when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
MIST: For a single wiping cycle, push the lever upward and release. The wipers will operate continuously if the lever is held in this position.

OFF: Wiper is not in operation. INT: Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. To vary the speed setting, move the speed control lever. The topmost setting will run the wipers most frequently (for more rain). The bottom setting will run the wipers the least frequently (for less rain).
LO: The wiper runs at a lower speed. HI: The wiper runs at a higher speed.

Information
If there is heavy accumulation of snow or ice on the windshield, defrost the windshield for about 10 minutes, or until the snow and/or ice is removed before using the windshield wipers to ensure proper operation.
If you do not remove the snow and/or ice before using the wiper and washer, it may damage the wiper and washer system.

Windshield Washers

In the OFF position, pull the lever gently toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield and to run the wipers 1-3 cycles. The spray and wiper operation will continue until you release the lever. If the washer does not work, you may need to add washer fluid to the washer fluid reservoir.

WARNING
When the outside temperature is below freezing, ALWAYS warm the windshield using the defroster to help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on the windshield and obscuring your vision which could result in an accident and serious injury or death.

NOTICE

• To prevent possible damage to the washer pump, do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir is empty. To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield, do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, do not attempt to move the wipers manually.  To prevent possible damage to the wipers and washer system, use anti-freezing washer fluids in the winter season or cold weather.

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