Small issues/quirks

That is exactly why I use these features sparingly. I already know how to drive and don't want to lose those skills.
 
Mattsburgh said:
Whoa that is wild. And no message on the dash I take it. I'm trying to think of what it could possible be... and not coming up with much. It does it every time for like 5-10 seconds? I guess you could try a bunch of random things like reopening and closing all doors and windows. Use the other key fob. Disable various features one by one like the lane keeping assist and vehicle stability system, etc. But ... you probably already did a bunch of this stuff.
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No, it doesn't do it all the time. It doesn't do it when I had the car locked for only a short time.

However, the other day I found out that it played the sound when I only unlocked the car to unlock the charge door to plug it in. I heard the alarm from outside. I didn't even open a door.

And yes, tried pretty much everything. Doors, lane keep assist, etc. The only thing I haven't done is disconnecting the 12V battery.

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Esprit1st said:
No, it doesn't do it all the time. It doesn't do it when I had the car locked for only a short time.

However, the other day I found out that it played the sound when I only unlocked the car to unlock the charge door to plug it in. I heard the alarm from outside. I didn't even open a door.

And yes, tried pretty much everything. Doors, lane keep assist, etc. The only thing I haven't done is disconnecting the 12V battery.

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I am surprised the dealer didn't try the 12V reboot when you first took it in
https://www.insideevsforum.com/comm...ume-alarm-after-starting-car.5077/#post-54664
 
Brennan Raposo said:
Hey guys,
Now that warm(er) weather is finally upon us in Ontario, I’ve started driving with the windows down. I love cruising with the radio off an just listening to the VESS and hum of the electric motor.

I noticed that there seems to be a high-pitched almost “worn bearing” like sound when I’m traveling at low speeds or applying brake. When I speed up over 40/50 km/h it seems to go away. Just wondering any anyone else has noticed this? I think I’ll bring it into the dealer to have them take a look. I think I’ll give it a wash first in case that has something to do with it!
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Oh wow, can't say I would prefer listening to VESS over the radio like you!!
 
electriceddy said:
Can anyone (Cdn) confirm if the tailgate unlocks with a press and hold on the keyfob "tailgate unlock button" (the third one before panic)?
I get the 2 blinks on the lights but no actuator action. I know it is just to unlock it and still needs a press on the tailgate lever to open. Manual also says once tailgate is opened and then closed, the tailgate will automatically re-lock after 30 seconds on page 3-5 (not happening). Its like its locked all the time.
Works with the handle press OK. Tried every function in the LCD door locks menu except "disable" in Auto lock which is not even there as displayed in the manual on page 3-84.
(Thanks in advance) Just thought I would ask before going to the dealer and looking like a fool as they push some button.
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The button DOES NOT make the door automatically open, even if you hold the button like the manual says. I would have loved if it had an automatic opening and closing button! If this wasn't what you meant sorry.
If you have the fob in your pocket, you can just hold the button on the actual tailgate, and it will unlock, without having to unlock the whole car or pulling out your fob. As soon as you close it and get a distance away, the tailgate stays locked (I have tried it out by shutting it and putting the fob a distance away and going back and trying to open it).
 
E-Shark said:
The button DOES NOT make the door automatically open, even if you hold the button like the manual says. I would have loved if it had an automatic opening and closing button! If this wasn't what you meant sorry.
If you have the fob in your pocket, you can just hold the button on the actual tailgate, and it will unlock, without having to unlock the whole car or pulling out your fob. As soon as you close it and get a distance away, the tailgate stays locked (I have tried it out by shutting it and putting the fob a distance away and going back and trying to open it).
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I tried that too, but you need a second person (without the fob) to make this function work. When standing say 20' from the car the second person cannot open the tailgate using the p/b handle until you long push the "Tailgate open button" and see the lights flash. At that point the second person can now open the tailgate without the fob(15 seconds to do it). After closing, the tailgate will auto-lock after 30 seconds (note- it is a software enable thing and no actual actuator sound is produced). Took a trip to the dealer to figure this out, but I wasn't embarrassed because it's not clearly written like that in the manual. The same button on the Tucson Ltd gasser version( with smart lift gate) works similar but will actually open the door not just enable someone to open it manually:

Personally I feel that feature should have been included in the Kona Ultimate for the price we payed for it:rolleyes:
 
electriceddy said:
I tried that too, but you need a second person (without the fob) to make this function work. When standing say 20' from the car the second person cannot open the tailgate using the p/b handle until you long push the "Tailgate open button" and see the lights flash. At that point the second person can now open the tailgate without the fob(15 seconds to do it). After closing, the tailgate will auto-lock after 30 seconds (note- it is a software enable thing and no actual actuator sound is produced). Took a trip to the dealer to figure this out, but I wasn't embarrassed because it's not clearly written like that in the manual. The same button on the Tucson Ltd gasser version( with smart lift gate) works similar but will actually open the door not just enable someone to open it manually:

Personally I feel that feature should have been included in the Kona Ultimate for the price we payed for it:rolleyes:
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Yup I agree, we should have exactly that, doesn't make sense to me that an all electric vehicle wouldn't have it standard. That and folding power mirrors in Canada. At least for the ultimate model anyways!!
 
As a potential Kona EV owner (have a Soul EV now and had a Leaf EV before that) I just wanted to thank all you early adopters for being the R&D dept for Hyundai's newest model EV. Hopefully it will all lead to a less troubling driving experience for those of us down the road that follow your path.
 
Anyone have issues with Android Auto not going into night mode? I have yet to get it to work for me, worked fine on my previous vehicle.
 
Never had problems with it going into night mode, however I had problems losing connection to the phone (even though the cable is plugged in). Had to unplug and plug the phone back in to get it to work again.

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Mattsburgh said:
I'm curious about your charging habits given that it sounds like the car is parked outside when at your house. Do you charge at home with the car outside... mostly charge like while at work... both?
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I'm retired and don't drive a lot. Theoretically I would do fine with just the 110v charger, which I do use for occasional top-ups. Other than that, I'm taking advantage of being in the right place and time for free DC charging.
 
Taking my vehicle in next Thursday for that squeaking noise I was describing a few days ago. It seems to be getting more audible and is actually getting pretty embarrassing with the warmer weather upon us. Nothing quite like driving though a parking lot at low speeds while making a squeaking “rusty bearing” noise and having pedestrians turn and expect to see a 92’ Le Baron, but instead see a state-of-the-Art 2019 Electric vehicle.

If anyone else experiences this, please let me know. It’s a very high-pitched and consistent squeak any time you are driving at low speeds (sub 30/40 kmh) It becomes louder when you regen and disappears completely after you surpass 50 kmh or so.

It sounds like it’s either coming from the brakes, wheel bearings or electric motor itself. I don’t believe it’s the brakes as I should have sufficiently burned them in over the last week or so. I did this by accelerating to 80 or so, then firmly engaging the brakes -
Not to the point where smoke would come from the tires but enough to stop the vehicle extremely quickly. I’ve done this several time and the squeaking noise is clear as day still!
 
Brennan Raposo said:
Taking my vehicle in next Thursday for that squeaking noise I was describing a few days ago. It seems to be getting more audible and is actually getting pretty embarrassing with the warmer weather upon us. Nothing quite like driving though a parking lot at low speeds while making a squeaking “rusty bearing” noise and having pedestrians turn and expect to see a 92’ Le Baron, but instead see a state-of-the-Art 2019 Electric vehicle.

If anyone else experiences this, please let me know. It’s a very high-pitched and consistent squeak any time you are driving at low speeds (sub 30/40 kmh) It becomes louder when you regen and disappears completely after you surpass 50 kmh or so.

It sounds like it’s either coming from the brakes, wheel bearings or electric motor itself. I don’t believe it’s the brakes as I should have sufficiently burned them in over the last week or so. I did this by accelerating to 80 or so, then firmly engaging the brakes -
Not to the point where smoke would come from the tires but enough to stop the vehicle extremely quickly. I’ve done this several time and the squeaking noise is clear as day still!
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What you are describing seems a lot like the virtual sound (VESS) designed precisely to alert pedestrians. There's no off switch on North American models.
 
SkookumPete said:
What you are describing seems a lot like the virtual sound (VESS) designed precisely to alert pedestrians. There's no off switch on North American models.
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Hi Pete,
No, I assure you it’s not the VESS. You can still hear the VESS through this noise. And the VESS sounds pleasant. It is definitely not “normal”. It sounds like a rusty bearing or when someone has prolonged replacing their brake pads for way too long and you have that rusty high-pitched screeching sound as they drive. It speeds up and slows down as the vehicle moves too. If I can capture it on video today, I’ll post it.
 
Let us know the results from the dealership visit. Those rear brakes are already showing signs of being a source of trouble.
 
Brennan Raposo said:
I think you’re probably right. I think I’ve used my brakes like twice since I’ve owned the car lol! I’ll have to maybe give them a good hammering every once in a while. Funny story - I was at a public charger and was approached by an owner of an Soul EV.
He told me that he rarely ever used his brakes and it got to the point where Kia actually changed the manufacturer of the pads because they were deteriorating so quickly without use. They replaced the brakes on his (and I presume others) vehicle, free of charge!

And yes, I’m in Hamilton/Burlington.
I’ve not yet seen a single Kona EV. Although there’s a guy on Instagram who owns one in Milton. Haven’t seen him in the roads yet!

My car has been great in terms of range. I charge to 90% almost daily (at work) I’ll use today as an example: it was 7 degrees Celsius and I had 362 km of range with HVAC off. I think the highest I’ve achieved was a couple of weeks ago when it was 17 degrees. I got about 380km at 90%. I have been driving normally - not crazy - and not like a typical EV driver and I get about 13.4 kw/h (I think that’s the units of measurement) I’m not sure if/when I’ll break 400km. I wonder if there’s a way to sort of reset the system? I’ve heard of drivers in the Uk getting well over 450km at 100%. Bjorn Nyland on YouTube hypermiled the Kona EV to 830km and he drove it many times to 510km in Denmark. Same battery and specs as ours.
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*Update My latest 100% charge hit 399km projected range. It's creeping slowly upward.
 
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