Hyundai Kona: Special driving conditions / Driving in the rain

Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous. Here are a few things to consider when driving in the rain or on slick pavement:

Hydroplaning

If the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough, your vehicle may have little or no contact with the road surface and actually ride on the water. The best advice is SLOW DOWN when the road is wet.

The risk of hydroplaning increases as the depth of tire tread decreases, refer to "Tire Tread" in chapter 7.

Driving at night
Night driving presents more hazards than driving in the daylight. Here are some important tips to remember: Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles, as it may be more diff ...

Driving in flooded areas
Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate stopping distance because brake perfor ...

Other information:

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2025 Owners Manual: System setting and activation
System setting The Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system is set to be in the OFF position, when your vehicle is first delivered to you from the factory. To turn ON the Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system, turn on the engine, and then select "User Settings Driver Assistance Driver Attention ...

Hyundai Kona (OS) 2018-2025 Owners Manual: ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system
The ISG system is to reduce the fuel consumption by automatically shutting down the engine, when the vehicle is at a standstill (i.e. red stop light, stop sign, and traffic jam). The engine is automatically started upon satisfying the starting conditions. The ISG system is always active, when the ...

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