Hyundai Kona: Dual clutch transmission operation / Shift-lock system

For your safety, the dual clutch transmission has a shift-lock system which prevents shifting the transmission from P (Park) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed. To shift the transmission from P (Park) into R (Reverse):

1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.

2. Start the engine or place the ignition switch in the ON position.

3. Move the shift lever.

Paddle shifter
The paddle shifter is functional when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or the manual shift mode. With the shift lever in the D position The paddle shifter will operate when the vehicle s ...

Shift-lock release
If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) position into R (Reverse) position with the brake pedal depressed, continue depressing the brake, and then do the following: 1. Place the igniti ...

Other information:

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2026 Service Manual: Heater & A/C Control Unit (DATC) Repair procedures
Self Diagnosis 1. Self-diagnosis process.    • When operating the self-diagnostics, th ...

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Tailgate unlocking
To unlock: 1. Carry the smart key. 2. Either press the tailgate handle button or press the Tailgate Unlock button (3) on the smart key for more than one second. 3. The hazard warning lights will blink two times. Information The Tailgate Unlock button (3) will only unlock the tailgate. It will n ...

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