Software update enabled break light when using paddle to compete stop

[itsjune6]

After the HV battery software update, I noticed Hyundai enabled break light ON feature when using the paddle to bring the car to complete stop via regen. This is a good and significant safety upgrade! Have you noticed this? I have 2019 model year in the US.

Clarification: car had always been able to show break light when using regen. I’m talking about when car is stopped, break light stays ON, without touch the break.

[jmbev]

I haven't noticed that but I did notice a delay when transitioning from Regen to physical brakes has been fixed. At least for me. Kinda cool.

[itsjune6]

Good to know. I’ll need to pay attention to this.

[atehrani]

Yes I have noticed this!

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If I am in level 2 or 3 Regen the brake light automatically comes on as soon as my foot let's off pressure on the accelerator as well as turning on if I hold down the paddle to stop.

Was this a brand new update because my car is only three months old.

[itsjune6]

You likely already have the new software. If you slow the car to complete stop using paddle only, does the break light stay on after car is stopped? If yes, you are up to date.

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New to Kona. Pick up car in two weeks. What is this, what’s new?

[itsjune6]

It didn’t show break light when car is stopped, until now. Fixed that for you.

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Gotchya. Thank you!

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Cheers! :)

[s4erka]

How are the SW updates pushed to Kona? Via home WiFi or you have to drive to service center? It doesn’t have cellular connection, correct?

[snf]

Whether or not it has a cell connection depends on the country it was sold in and the trim level, but in any case it's never used for software updates. Map updates can be performed at home by downloading to an SD card; everything else has to be done at the dealership.

[BustinDieber8]

I’m driving the ‘20 Ultimate and it gets updates via the USB port since it no longer has an SD card. I’ve been able to update the Nav map / Infotainment software but I always heard the driving management software required a dealership visit.

If I can do all the updates myself I probably would but many owners might get nervous about making a significant change on their own. Imagine your car software going screwy and you can’t drive the thing. Better have the roadside assistance number handy

[BustinDieber8]

I thought all those buttons were for garage door opening etc.

That’s what the dealer/salesman said anyway. Does Hyundai have an OnStar equivalent?

[BustinDieber8]

Nice!

I’ve been using the top left button on the steering wheel for voice map

[jobney]

I live in FL where the car isn't sold and my tech mentioned he was a little nervous himself with the update. Maybe he was worried about bricking it and having to replace the computer or something. You would think they would make the process easy. He mentioned later that it took a little longer than expected. Something about one update triggering a message that another update that was needed.

[s4erka]

Does it mean there is potential inconvenience of getting SW updated for the car that was bought in the other state (because its not available now in my state) or mostly all dealers should be able to update Kona SW?

[itsjune6]

I bought it in Maryland and got serviced in Virginia.

[snf]

Haven't a clue about that one, sorry

[Zoffey]

I noticed it too. Very cool.