Hyundai Kona: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) / ESC OFF usage

When Driving

The ESC OFF mode should only be used briefly to help free the vehicle if stuck in snow or mud, by temporarily stopping operation of the ESC, to maintain wheel torque.

To turn ESC off while driving, press the ESC OFF button while driving on a flat road surface.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the transmission:

Information

Turning the ESC off does not affect ABS or standard brake system operation.

Indicator lights
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the ESC indicator light illuminates, then goes off if the ESC system is operating normally. The ESC indicator light blinks whenever the ESC is operati ...

Vehicle Stability Management
The Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) is a function of the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. It helps ensure the vehicle stays stable when accelerating or braking suddenly on wet, slippery ...

Other information:

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Air intake control (7)
This is used to select outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air position. To change the air intake control position, press the control button. Recirculated air position With the recirculated air position selected, air from the passenger compartment will be drawn through the heating system ...

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Air conditioning
HYUNDAI Air Conditioning Systems are filled with R-134a or R-1234yf refrigerant. 1. Start the engine. Push the air conditioning button. 2. Set the mode to the position. 3. Set the air intake control to the outside air or recirculated air position. 4. Adjust the fan speed control and temperature con ...

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