Hyundai Kona: Disc brakes wear indicator / Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)
The Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. The system operates the brakes automatically for approximately 2 seconds and releases the brake after 2 seconds or when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
WARNING
Always be ready to depress the accelerator pedal when starting off on a incline. The HAC activates only for approximately 2 seconds.
Information
- The HAC does not operate when the shift lever is in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
- The HAC activates even when the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) is off. However, it does not activate, when the ESC does not operate normally.
VSM operation
VSM ON condition
The VSM operates when:
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is on.
Vehicle speed is approximately above 15 km/h (9 mph) on curve roads.
Vehicle speed is approximately above 20 k ...
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
The Emergency Stop Signal system alerts the driver behind by blinking the stop
lights, while sharply and severely braking.
The system is activated when:
The vehicle suddenly stops. (The deceleratio ...
Other information:
Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2020 Service Manual: Side Airbag (SAB) Module Description and operation
Description
The Side Airbags (SAB) are installed inside the front seat and protects the
driver and passenger from danger when side crash occurs. The SRSCM determines
deployment of side airbag by using Side Impact Sensor (SIS) signal.
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Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2020 Owners Manual: Good driving practices
Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This is extremely
dangerous.
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause the brakes and related parts to
overheat and malfunction. When you are driving down a long hill, slow down and
shift to a lower gear. Engine braking will help slow ...