Hyundai Kona: Starting System / Starter Description and operation

The starting system includes the battery, starter, solenoid switch, ignition switch, inhibitor switch (A/T), clutch pedal switch (M/T), ignition lock switch, connection wires and the battery cable.

When the ignition key is turned to the start position, current flows and energizes the starter motor's solenoid coil.

The solenoid plunger and clutch shift lever are activated, and the clutch pinion engages the ring gear.The contacts close and the starter motor cranks.

In order to prevent damage caused by excessive rotation of the starter armature when the engine starts, the clutch pinion gear overruns.

Starter Specifications

Specification [NON-ISG] Item Specification Rated voltage 12V, 0.9 Kw The number of pinion teeth 10 ...

Starter Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram ...

Other information:

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2021 Owners Manual: Engine Start/Stop button
Whenever the front door is opened, the Engine Start/Stop button will illuminate and will go off 30 seconds after the door is closed. WARNING To turn the engine off in an emergency: Press and hold the Engine Start/ Stop button for more than two seconds OR Rapidly press and release the Engine Start ...

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2021 Owners Manual: 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 damag ...