With READY displayed and Park selected, open Electric Vehicle > Utility Mode and choose Activate Utility Mode; the UTIL indicator confirms activation.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market Kona Electric.
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- 2025 Kona Electric
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Step by step.
- 01
Turn the vehicle on, verify READY and shift to Park.
- 02
Open Electric Vehicle > Utility Mode on the infotainment screen.
- 03
Select Activate Utility Mode and confirm the READY indication changes to UTIL and the parking brake applies.
- 04
Press Start/Stop to switch the vehicle off and end Utility Mode.
Important limits
- The vehicle cannot be driven or shifted out of Park in Utility Mode.
- All electrical loads reduce the traction energy available for driving.
Quick checks.
- ✓If it does not activate, confirm READY, Park and normal electronic-parking-brake status.
- ✓If UTIL remains after pressing Start/Stop, switch the vehicle fully off and restart normally.
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2025 Hyundai Kona Electric Owner's Manual — Utility Mode
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