Get Safety system of your vehicle -> Seats Guide for Hyundai Kona SUV 2020

SEATS

Front seats

(1) Forward and backward

(2) Seatback angle

(3) Seat cushion height

(4) Lumbar support (Driver's seat)*

(5) Seat warmer*/Air ventilation seat*

(6) Headrest

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Rear seats

(7) Armrest*

(8) Seatback folding

(9) Headrest

* : if equipped

[A] : Front seat, [B] : Rear seat

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Seat belts

Always fasten your seat belt before

starting any trip.

At all times, passengers should sit

upright and be properly restrained.

Infants and small children must be

restrained in appropriate child restraint

systems. Adults and children who

have outgrown a booster seat must be

restrained using the seat belts.

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Adjusting the seats so that you are sit-

ting in a safe, comfortable position

plays an important role in driver and

passenger safety together with the

seat belts and air bags in an accident.

To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death from an inflating

air bag, take the following pre-

cautions:

• Adjust the driver's seat as far to

the rear as possible while main-

taining the ability to maintain

full control of the vehicle.

• Adjust the front passenger seat

as far to the rear as possible.

• Hold the steering wheel by the

rim with hands at the 9 o'clock

and 3 o'clock positions to mini-

mize the risk of injuries to your

hands and arms.

• NEVER place anything or any-

one between the steering wheel

and the air bag.

• Do not allow the front passen-

ger to place feet or legs on the

dashboard to minimize the risk

of leg injuries.

WARNING

Do not use a cushion that

reduces friction between the seat

and the passenger. The passen-

ger's hips may slide under the

lap portion of the seat belt during

an accident or a sudden stop.

Serious or fatal internal injuries

could result because the seat

belt cannot operate properly.

WARNING

Take the following precautions

when adjusting your seat belt:

• NEVER use one seat belt for

more than one occupant.

• Always position the seatback

upright with the lap portion of

the seat belt snug and low

across the hips.

• NEVER allow children or small

infants to ride on a passen-

ger's lap.

• Do not route the seat belt

across your neck, across sharp

edges, or reroute the shoulder

strap away from your body.

• Do not allow the seat belt to

become caught or jammed.

Air bags

You can take steps to reduce the risk

of being injured by an inflating air

bag. Sitting too close to an air bag

greatly increases the risk of injury in

the event the air bag inflates.

The National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA) recommends

that drivers allow at least 10 inches

(25 cm) between the center of the

steering wheel and their chest.

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Front Seats

• Use extreme caution when

picking up small objects

trapped under the seats or

between the seat and the cen-

ter console. Your hands might

be cut or injured by the sharp

edges of the seat mechanism.

• If there are occupants in the

rear seats, be careful while

adjusting the front seat posi-

tion.

• Make sure that the seat is

locked in place after the

adjustment. If not, the seat

might move unexpectedly

resulting in an accident.

CAUTION

WARNING

To prevent injury:

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• Do not adjust your seat while

wearing your seat belt.

Moving the seat cushion for-

ward may cause strong pres-

sure on your abdomen.

• Do not allow your hands or

fingers to get caught in the

seat mechanisms while the

seat is moving.

Take the following precautions

when adjusting your seat:

• NEVER attempt to adjust the

seat while the vehicle is mov-

ing. The seat could respond

with unexpected movement

and may cause loss of vehicle

control resulting in an acci-

dent.

• Do not place anything under

the front seats. Loose objects

in the driver's foot area could

interfere with the operation of

the foot pedals, causing an

accident.

• Do not allow anything to inter-

fere with the normal position

and proper locking of the seat-

back.

• Do not place a cigarette lighter

on the floor or seat. When you

operate the seat, gas may exit

out of the lighter causing a fire.

Manual adjustment (if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by

using the levers located on the out-

side of the seat cushion. Before driv-

ing, adjust the seat to the proper

position so that you can easily con-

trol the steering wheel, foot pedals

and controls on the instrument

panel.

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Reclining seatback

Sitting in a reclined position when

the vehicle is in motion can be dan-

gerous. Even when buckled up, the

protection of your restraint system

(seat belts and air bags) is greatly

reduced by reclining your seatback.

WARNING

NEVER ride with a reclined

seatback when the vehicle is

moving.

Riding with a reclined seatback

increases your chance of seri-

ous or fatal injuries in the event

of a collision or sudden stop.

Drivers and passengers should

ALWAYS sit well back in their

seats, properly belted, and with

the seatbacks upright.

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Forward and rearward adjustment

To move the seat forward or rearward: To recline the seatback:

1. Pull up the seat slide adjustment 1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the

lever and hold it. seatback lever.

Seatback angle

2. Slide the seat to the position you 2. Carefully lean back on the seat

desire.

and adjust the seatback to the

position you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure

the seat is locked in place. Move 3. Release the lever and make sure

forward and rearward without using

the lever. If the seat moves, it is not

locked properly.

the seatback is locked in place.

(The lever MUST return to its orig-

inal position for the seatback to

lock.)

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Seat belts must be snug against your

hips and chest to work properly.

When the seatback is reclined, the

shoulder belt cannot do its job

because it will not be snug against

your chest. Instead, it will be in front

of you. During an accident, you could

be thrown into the seat belt, causing

neck or other injuries.

Power adjustment

(for driver's seat, if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by

using the control switches located on

the outside of the seat cushion. Before

driving, adjust the seat to the proper

position so that you can easily control

the steering wheel, foot pedals and

controls on the instrument panel.

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The more the seatback is reclined,

the greater chance the passenger's

hips will slide under the lap belt or

the passenger's neck will strike the

shoulder belt.

WARNING

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NEVER allow children in the

vehicle unattended. The power

seats are operable when the

vehicle is turned off.

Seat cushion height

(for driver's seat)

To change the height of the seat

cushion:

• Push down on the lever several

times, to lower the seat cushion.

• Pull up on the lever several times,

to raise the seat cushion.

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NOTICE

To prevent damage to the seats:

• Always stop adjusting the seats

when the seat has moved as far

forward or rearward as possible.

• Do not adjust the seats for

longer than necessary when the

vehicle is turned off. This may

result in unnecessary battery

drain.

• Do not operate two or more

seats at the same time.This may

result in an electrical malfunc-

tion.

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Forward and rearward adjustment

Seatback angle

To move the seat forward or rearward: To adjust the seatback:

1. Push the control switch forward or 1. Rotate the top of control switch

rearward. forward or rearward.

2. Release the switch once the seat 2. Release the switch once the seat-

reaches the desired position. back reaches the desired position.

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Reclining seatback

Seat belts must be snug against your

hips and chest to work properly.

When the seatback is reclined, the

shoulder belt cannot do its job

because it will not be snug against

your chest. Instead, it will be in front

of you. During an accident, you could

be thrown into the seat belt, causing

neck or other injuries.

The more the seatback is reclined,

the greater chance the passenger’s

hips will slide under the lap belt or

the passenger's neck will strike the

shoulder belt.

Sitting in a reclined position when

the vehicle is in motion can be dan-

gerous. Even when buckled up, the

protection of your restraint system

(seat belts and air bags) is greatly

reduced by reclining your seatback.

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WARNING

NEVER ride with a reclined seat-

back when the vehicle is moving.

Riding with a reclined seatback

increases your chance of serious

or fatal injuries in the event of a

collision or sudden stop.

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Seat cushion tilt (1, if equipped)

To change the angle of the front part

of the seat cushion:

Push the front portion of the control

switch up to raise or down to lower

the front part of the seat cushion.

Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

Driver and passengers should

ALWAYS sit well back in their

seats, properly belted, and with

the seatbacks upright.

Seat cushion height (2, if equipped)

To change the height of the seat

cushion:

Push the rear portion of the control

switch up to raise or down to lower

the height of the seat cushion.

Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

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Seatback pocket (if equipped)

CAUTION

Do not put heavy or sharp

objects in the seatback pockets.

In an accident they could come

loose from the pocket and

injure occupants.

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Lumbar support (if equipped)

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To adjust the lumbar support:

The seatback pocket is provided on

the back of the front seatbacks.

1. Press the front portion of the

switch (1) to increase support or

the rear portion of the switch (2) to

decrease support.

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2. Release the switch once it reach-

es the desired position.

To prevent the Occupant

Classification System from mal-

functioning:

Do not hang onto the front pas-

senger's seatback.

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To fold down the rear seatback:

Rear Seats

1. Set the front seatback to the

upright position and if necessary,

slide the front seat forward.

Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks can be folded to

facilitate carrying long items or to

increase the luggage capacity of the

vehicle.

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WARNING

• Never allow passengers to sit

on top of the folded down

seatback while the vehicle is

moving. This is not a proper

seating position and no seat

belts are available for use.

This could result in serious

injury or death in case of an

accident or sudden stop.

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2. Lower the rear head restraints to

the lowest position by pushing and

holding the release button (1) and

pushing down on the head

restraint (2).

• Objects carried on the folded

down seatback should not

extend higher than the top of

the front seatbacks. This

could allow cargo to slide for-

ward and cause injury or dam-

age during sudden stops.

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3. Locate the seatbelt toward the

outboard position before folding

down the seatback. If not, the

seatbelt system may be interfered

by the seatback.

5. To use the rear seat, lift and unfold

the seatback to the upright posi-

tion. Push the seatback firmly until

it clicks into place. Make sure the

seatback is locked in place.

Return the belt in the guide

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4. Put out the belt from guide (1) and

pull up the seatback folding lever

(2), then fold the seat toward the

front of the vehicle.

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Armrest (if equipped)

WARNING

When returning the rear seat-

back from a folded to an upright

position, hold the seatback and

return it slowly. Ensure that the

seatback is completely locked

into its upright position by

pushing on the top of the seat-

back. In an accident or sudden

stop, the unlocked seatback

could allow cargo to move for-

ward with great force and enter

the passenger compartment,

which could result in serious

injury or death.

Make sure the vehicle is off, the

shift lever is in P (Park), and the

parking brake is securely applied

whenever loading or unloading

cargo. Failure to take these steps

may allow the vehicle to move if

the shift lever is inadvertently

moved to another position.

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NOTICE

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• Be careful when loading cargo

through the rear passenger

seats to prevent damage to the

vehicle interior.

The armrest is located in the center

of the rear seat. Use the strap in the

center of the armrest to pull it down.

• When cargo is loaded through

the rear passenger seats,

ensure the cargo is properly

secured to prevent it from mov-

ing while driving.

• Unsecured cargo in the passen-

ger compartment can cause

damage to the vehicle or injury

to it's occupants.

WARNING

Do not place objects in the rear

seats, since they cannot be

properly secured and may hit

vehicle occupants in a collision

causing serious injury or death.

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Head Restraints

NOTICE

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The vehicle's front and rear seats

have adjustable head restraints. The

head restraints provide comfort for

passengers, but more importantly

they are designed to help protect

passengers from whiplash and other

neck and spinal injuries during an

accident, especially in a rear impact

collision.

To prevent damage, NEVER hit or

pull on the head restraints.

CAUTION

When there is no occupant in

the rear seats, adjust the height

of the headrest to the lowest

position. The rear seat headrest

can reduce the visibility of the

rear area.

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Adjust the head restraints so

the middle of the head

restraint is at the same height

as the height of the top of the

eyes.

• NEVER adjust the head

restraint position of the dri-

ver's seat when the vehicle is

in motion.

• Adjust the head restraint as

close to the passenger's head

as possible. Do not use a seat

cushion that holds the body

away from the seatback.

• Make sure the head restraint

locks into position after adjust-

ing it.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death in an accident,

take the following precautions

when adjusting your head

restraints:

• Always properly adjust the

head restraints for all passen-

gers BEFORE starting the

vehicle.

• NEVER let anyone ride in a

seat with the head restraints

removed or reversed.

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Front seat head restraints

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Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the head restraint:

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NOTICE

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The vehicle's front and passenger's

seats are equipped with adjustable

head restraints for the passengers

safety and comfort.

If you recline the seatback towards

the front with the head restraint

and seat cushion raised, the head

restraint may come in contact with

the sunvisor or other parts of the

vehicle.

1. Pull it up to the desired position (1).

To lower the head restraint:

1. Push and hold the release button

(2) on the head restraint support.

2. Lower the head restraint to the

desired position (3).

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■ Type A

2. Raise the head restraint as far as it

can go.

3. Press the head restraint release

button (3) while pulling the head

restraint up (4).

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■ Type B

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Removal/Reinstallation

To reinstall the head restraint:

1. Put the head restraint poles (2) into

the holes while pressing the

release button (1).

To remove the head restraint:

1. Recline the seatback (2) rearward

using the seatback angle lever/

switch (1).

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2. Adjust the head restraint to the

appropriate height.

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3. Adjust the seatback (4) forward

using the seatback angle lever/

switch (3).

• Adjust the headrests so the

middle of the head restraints

is at the same height as the

height of the top of the eyes.

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Rear seat head restraints

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Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the head restraint:

• When seating on the rear seat,

do not adjust the height of the

head restraints to the lowest.

1. Pull it up to the desired position (1).

To lower the head restraint:

1. Push and hold the release button

(2) on the head restraint support.

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The rear seats are equipped with

head restraints in all the seating

positions for the passenger's safety

and comfort.

2. Lower the head restraint to the

desired position (3).

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Seat Warmers and Air

Ventilation Seats

• People taking medication that

can cause drowsiness or

sleepiness.

Front seat warmers (if equipped)

Seat warmers are provided to warm

the seats during cold weather.

WARNING

NEVER place anything on the

seat that insulates against heat

when the seat warmer is in oper-

ation, such as a blanket or seat

cushion. This may cause the

seat warmer to overheat, caus-

ing a burn or damage to the seat.

The seat warmers can cause a

SERIOUS BURN, even at low

temperatures and especially if

used for long periods of time.

Passengers must be able to feel

if the seat is becoming too warm

so they can turn it off, if needed.

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Removal/Reinstallation

To remove the head restraint:

1. Raise the head restraint as far as

it can go.

2. Press the head restraint release

button (2) while pulling the head

restraint up (1).

NOTICE

People who cannot detect tem-

perature change or pain to the

skin should use extreme cau-

tion, especially the following

types of passengers:

To prevent damage to the seat

warmers and seats:

• Never use a solvent such as

paint thinner, benzene, alcohol

or gasoline to clean the seats.

• Do not place heavy or sharp

objects on seats equipped with

seat warmers.

To reinstall the head restraint:

• Infants, children, elderly or

disabled persons, or hospital

outpatients.

• People with sensitive skin or

who burn easily.

1. Put the head restraint poles into

the holes (3) while pressing the

release button (2).

2. Adjust the head restraint to the

appropriate height.

• Do not change the seat cover. It

may damage the seat warmer.

• Fatigued individuals.

• Intoxicated individuals.

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• Each time you push the switch, the

temperature setting of the seat is

changed as follows :

Front air ventilation seat

(if equipped)

→

OFF

HIGH (

)

2

→

LOW (

)

MIDDLE (

• When pressing the switch for more

than 1.5 seconds with the seat

warmer operating, the seat warmer

will turn OFF.

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[A] : Type A, [B] : Type B

• The seat warmer defaults to the

OFF position each time the ignition

switch is turned to the ON position.

While the engine is running, push

either of the switches to warm the

driver's seat or front passenger's

seat.

During mild weather or under condi-

tions where the operation of the seat

warmer is not needed, keep the

switches in the OFF position.

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The air ventilation seats are provided

to cool the front seats by blowing air

through small vent holes on the sur-

face of the seat cushions and seat-

backs.

When the operation of the air ventila-

tion seat is not needed, keep the

switches in the OFF position.

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With the seat warmer switch in the

ON position, the heating system in the

seat turns off or on automatically

depending on the seat temperature.

While the engine is running, push the

switch to cool the driver's seat or the

front passenger's seat.

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• Each time you push the switch, the • Avoid spilling liquids on the sur-

airflow changes as follows:

face of the front seats and seat-

backs; this may cause the air vent

holes to become blocked and not

work properly.

→

OFF

HIGH (

)

→

LOW (

)

MIDDLE (

• Do not place materials such as

plastic bags or newspapers under

the seats. They may block the air

intake causing the air vents to not

work properly.

• When pressing the switch for more

than 1.5 seconds with the air venti-

lation seat operating, the operation

will turn OFF.

• Do not change the seat covers. It

may damage the air ventilation

seat.

• If the air vents do not operate,

restart the vehicle. If there is no

change, have the vehicle inspect-

ed by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

• The air ventilation seats defaults to

the OFF position each time the

ignition switch is turned to the ON

position.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the air ven-

tilation seat:

• Use the air ventilation seat ONLY

when the climate control system

is on. Using the air ventilation

seat for prolonged periods of

time with the climate control sys-

tem off could cause the air venti-

lation seat to malfunction.

• Never use a solvent such as paint

thinner, benzene, alcohol or gaso-

line to clean the seats.

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SEAT BELTS

This section describes how to use the

seat belts properly. It also describes

some of the things to avoid when

using seat belts.

• NEVER allow children to ride

in the front passenger seat. If

a child age 13 or older must be

seated in the front seat, move

the seat as far back as possi-

ble and properly restrain them

in the seat.

• NEVER allow an infant or child

to be carried on an occupant’s

lap.

• NEVER ride with the seatback

reclined when the vehicle is

moving.

• Do not allow children to share

a seat or seat belt.

• Do not wear the shoulder belt

under your arm or behind your

back.

• Always wear both the shoul-

der portion and lap portion of

the lap/shoulder belt.

• Do not use the seat belt if it is

twisted. A twisted seat belt

will not protect you properly

in an accident.

• Do not use a seat belt if the

webbing or hardware is dam-

aged.

• Do not latch the seat belt into

the buckles of other seats.

• NEVER unfasten the seat belt

while driving. This may cause

loss of vehicle control result-

ing in an accident.

• Make sure there is nothing in

the buckle interfering with the

seat belt latch mechanism.

This may prevent the seat belt

from fastening securely.

• No modifications or additions

should be made by the user

which will either prevent the

seat belt adjusting devices

from operating to remove

slack, or prevent the seat belt

assembly from being adjusted

to remove slack.

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Seat Belt Safety Precautions

Always fasten your seat belt and

make sure all passengers have fas-

tened their seat belts before starting

any trip. Air bags are designed to

supplement the seat belt as an addi-

tional safety device, but they are not a

substitute. Most states require all

occupants of a vehicle to wear seat

belts.

WARNING

Seat belts must be used by ALL

passengers whenever the vehi-

cle is moving.Take the following

precautions when adjusting and

wearing seat belts:

• ALWAYS properly restrain

children under age 13 in the

rear seats.

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Safety system of your vehicle

If you continue not to fasten the seat

belt and you drive over 6 mph

(9 km/h), the warning light will stay

illuminated.

If you continue not to fasten the seat

belt and you drive over 12 mph

(20 km/h) the seat belt warning chime

will sound for approximately 100 sec-

onds and the corresponding warning

light will blink.

Seat Belt Warning Light

WARNING

Seat belt warning light

(for driver's seat)

Damaged seat belts and seat

belt assemblies will not operate

properly. Always replace:

• Frayed, contaminated, or dam-

aged webbing

• Damaged hardware

• The entire seat belt assembly

after it has been worn in an

accident, even if damage to

webbing or assembly is not

apparent

If you unfasten the seat belt while

driving under 12 mph (20 km/h), the

seat belt warning light will illuminate

until the seat belt is fastened.

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If you unfasten the seat belt while

driving over 12 mph (20 km/h), the

seat belt warning chime will sound for

approximately 100 seconds and the

corresponding warning light will blink.

As a reminder to the driver, the seat

belt warning light will illuminate for

approximately 6 seconds each time

you place the ignition switch to the

ON position regardless of belt fas-

tening. However, if the seat belt is

unfasted, a warning chime will sound

for approximately 6 seconds.

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As a reminder to the front passenger, If you unfasten the seat belt while

the front passenger's seat belt warn- driving over 12 mph (20 km/h), the

ing lights will illuminate for approxi- seat belt warning chime will sound for

mately 6 seconds each time you approximately 100 seconds and the

place the ignition switch to the ON corresponding warning light will blink.

position regardless of belt fastening.

Seat belt warning light

(for front passenger's seat)

■ For USA

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If you continue not to fasten the seat

belt and you drive over 6 mph

WARNING

(9 km/h), the warning light will stay

illuminated.

The front passenger's seat belt

warning light may not properly

operate if the front passenger

does not sit properly in the seat.

If you continue not to fasten the seat

belt and you drive over 12 mph

(20 km/h) the seat belt warning chime

will sound for approximately 100 sec-

onds and the corresponding warning

light will blink.

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■ For Canada

If you unfasten the seat belt while

driving under 12 mph (20 km/h) the

seat belt warning light will illuminate

until the seat belt is fastened.

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Seat Belt-Driver's 3-point sys-

tem with emergency locking

retractor

Seat Belt Restraint System

• Position one arm under the

shoulder belt and the other over

the belt, as shown in the illus-

tration.

• Always position the shoulder

belt anchor into the locked

position at the appropriate

height.

• Never position the shoulder

belt across your neck or face.

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WARNING

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To fasten your seat belt:

Improperly positioned seat belts

may increase the risk of serious

injury in an accident.Take the fol-

lowing precautions when adjust-

ing the seat belt:

• Position the lap portion of the

seat belt as low as possible

across your hips, not on your

waist, so that it fits snugly.

Pull the seat belt out of the retractor

and insert the metal tab (1) into the

buckle (2). There will be an audible

"click" when the tab locks into the

buckle.

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NOTICE

If you are not able to smoothly pull

enough of the seat belt out from

the retractor, firmly pull the seat

belt out and release it. After

release, you will be able to pull the

belt out smoothly.

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Height adjustment

You can adjust the height of the

shoulder belt anchor to one of the

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You should place the lap belt (1) por- three different positions for maximum To adjust the height of the seat belt

tion across your hips and the shoul- comfort and safety.

anchor, lower or raise the height

adjuster into an appropriate position.

der belt (2) portion across your

chest.

The shoulder portion should be

adjusted so it lies across your chest To raise the height adjuster, pull it up

The seat belt automatically adjusts to and midway over your shoulder near- (1). To lower it, push it down (3) while

the proper length after the lap belt est the door, not over your neck.

portion is adjusted manually so that it

fits snugly around your hips. If you

lean forward in a slow, easy motion,

the belt will extend and move with

you.

pressing the height adjuster button

(2).

Release the button to lock the

anchor into position. Try sliding the

height adjuster to make sure that it

has locked into position.

If there is a sudden stop or impact,

the belt will lock into position. It will

also lock if you try to lean forward too

quickly.

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Safety system of your vehicle

To fasten your seat belt:

Rear Seat Belt – Passenger's 3-

point system with convertible

locking retractor

Pull the seat belt out of the retractor

and insert the metal tab into the buck-

le. There will be an audible "click"

when the tab locks into the buckle.

When not securing a child restraint,

the seat belt operates in the same way

as the driver's seat belt (Emergency

Locking Retractor Type). It automati-

cally adjusts to the proper length only

after the lap belt portion of the seat

belt is adjusted manually so that it fits

snugly across your hips.

When the seat belt is fully extended

from the retractor to allow the installa-

tion of a child restraint system, the

seat belt operation changes to allow

the belt to retract, but not to extend

(Automatic Locking Retractor Type).

Refer to the "Using a Child Restraint

System" section in this chapter.

This type of seat belt combines the

features of both an emergency locking

retractor seat belt and an automatic

locking retractor seat belt. Convertible

retractor type seat belts are installed in

the rear seat positions to help accom-

modate the installation of child

restraint systems. Although a convert-

ible retractor is also installed in the

front passenger seat position, NEVER

place any infant/child restraint system

in the front seat of the vehicle.

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To release your seat belt:

Press the release button (1) in the

locking buckle.

When it is released, the belt should

automatically draw back into the

retractor. If this does not happen,

check the belt to be sure it is not

twisted, then try again.

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Rear center seat belt

NOTICE

Although the seat belt retractor

provides the same level of protec-

tion for seated passengers in

either emergency or automatic

locking modes, the emergency

locking mode allows seated pas-

sengers to move freely in their

seat while keeping some tension

on the belt. During a collision or

sudden stop, the retractor auto-

matically locks the belt to help

restrain your body.

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To release your seat belt:

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Press the release button (1) in the

locking buckle.

When it is released, the belt should

automatically draw back into the

retractor. If this does not happen,

check the belt to be sure it is not

twisted, then try again.

To deactivate the automatic lock-

ing mode, unbuckle the seat belt

and allow the belt to fully retract.

When using the rear center seat belt,

the buckle with the "CENTER" mark

must be used.

WARNING

Make sure that the seatback is

locked in place when using the

rear center seat belt.

If not, the seatback may move

when there is a sudden stop or

collision, which could result in

serious injury.

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Safety system of your vehicle

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or

if the occupant tries to lean forward

too quickly, the seat belt retractor will

lock into position. In certain frontal or

side collision(s), the pre-tensioner

will activate and pull the seat belt into

tighter contact against the occu-

pant's body.

Pre-tensioner seat belt

(Driver and front passenger)

WARNING

• Always wear your seat belt and

sit properly in your seat.

• Do not use the seat belt if it is

loose or twisted. A loose or

twisted seat belt will not pro-

tect you properly in an acci-

dent.

(1) Retractor Pretensioner

The purpose of the retractor pre-

tensioner is to make sure that the

shoulder belts fit in tightly against

the occupant's upper body in cer-

tain frontal or side collision(s).

• Do not place anything near the

buckle. This may adversely

affect the buckle and cause it

to function improperly.

• Always replace your pre-ten-

sioners after activation or an

accident.

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(2) Emergency Fastening Device

System

Your vehicle is equipped with driver's

and front passenger's Pre-tensioner

Seat Belts (Retractor Pretensioner

and Emergency Fastening Device

System). The purpose of the pre-ten-

sioner is to make sure the seat belts

fit tightly against the occupant's body

in certain frontal or side collision(s).

The Emergency Fastening Device

System may be activated in certain

crashes where the frontal collision(s)

is severe enough, together with the air

bags.

The purpose of the Emergency

Fastening Device System is to

make sure that the pelvis belts fit

in tightly against the occupant’s

lower body in certain frontal colli-

sion(s).

• NEVER inspect, service, repair

or replace the pre-tensioners

yourself. This must be done by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• Do not hit the seat belt assem-

blies.

If the system senses excessive ten-

sion on the driver or passenger's

seat belt when the pre-tensioner sys-

tem activates, the load limiter inside

the retractor pre-tensioner will

release some of the pressure on the

affected seat belt.

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NOTICE

WARNING

The sensor that activates the SRS

air bag is connected with the

pre–tensioner seat belts. The SRS

air bag warning light on the instru-

ment panel will illuminate for

approximately 6 seconds after the

ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion, and then it should turn off.

If the pre-tensioner is not working

properly, the warning light will illu-

minate even if the SRS air bag is

not malfunctioning. If the warning

light does not illuminate, stays

illuminated or illuminates when

the vehicle is being driven, have

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

inspect the pre-tensioner seat

belts and SRS air bags as soon as

possible.

Do not touch the pre-tensioner

seat belt assemblies for several

minutes after they have been

activated. When the pre-ten-

sioner seat belt mechanism

deploys during a collision, the

pre-tensioners become hot and

can burn you.

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The Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt System

consists mainly of the following com-

ponents. Their locations are shown in

the illustration above:

1. SRS air bag warning light

2. Retractor pre-tensioner

3. SRS control module

4. Emergency Fastening Device

System

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Safety system of your vehicle

Additional Seat Belt Safety

Precautions

NOTICE

WARNING

• Both the driver's and front pas-

senger's pre-tensioner seat

belts may be activated in certain

frontal or side collisions or

rollovers.

• When the pre-tensioner seat

belts are activated, a loud noise

may be heard and fine dust,

which may appear to be smoke,

may be visible in the passenger

compartment. These are normal

operating conditions and are not

hazardous.

• Although it is non-toxic, the fine

dust may cause skin irritation

and should not be inhaled for

prolonged periods. Wash all

exposed skin areas thoroughly

after an accident in which the

pre-tensioner seat belts were

activated.

Seat belt use during pregnancy

• Fasten your seat belt while

sitting properly in an upright

position to maximize the

effectiveness of the pre-ten-

sioner seat belt system.

• A pre-tensioner seat belt sys-

tem is designed to activate

only once. Replace the pre-

tensioner seat belt system, if it

was activated in an accident.

The seat belt should always be used

during pregnancy. The best way to

protect your unborn child is to protect

yourself by always wearing the seat

belt.

Pregnant women should always wear

a lap-shoulder seat belt. Place the

shoulder belt across your chest, rout-

ed between your breasts and away

from your neck. Place the lap belt line

so that it fits snugly and as low as pos-

sible across the hips, not across the

abdomen.

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Seat belt use and children

Infant and small children

WARNING

All 50 states have child restraint laws

which require children to travel in

approved child restraint devices,

including booster seats. The age at

which seat belts can be used instead

of child restraints differs among

states, so you should be aware of the

specific requirements in your state,

and where you are travelling. Infant

and child restraints must be properly

placed and installed in a rear seat.

For more information refer to the

"Child Restraint Systems" section in

this chapter.

• A pregnant woman or

a

ALWAYS properly restrain infants

and small children in a child

restraint appropriate for the

child's height and weight.

To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death to a child and

other passengers, NEVER hold a

child in your lap or arms when

the vehicle is moving.The violent

forces created during an acci-

dent will tear the child from your

arms and throw the child against

the interior of the vehicle.

patient is more vulnerable to

any imapcts on the abdomen

during an abrupt stop or acci-

dent. If you are in an accident

while pregnant, we recom-

mend you consult your doc-

tor.

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• To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death to an unborn

child during an accident,

pregnant women should

NEVER place the lap portion

of the seat belt above or over

the area of the abdomen

where the unborn child is

located.

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Safety system of your vehicle

Small children are best protected Larger children

If the shoulder belt portion slightly

touches the child's neck or face, try

placing the child closer to the center

of the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still

touches their face or neck they need

to be returned to an appropriate

booster seat in the rear seat.

from injury in an accident when prop-

Children under age 13 and who are

erly restrained in the rear seat by a

child restraint system that meets the

requirements of the Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standards. Before

buying any child restraint system,

make sure that it has a label certify-

ing that it meets Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 213.

The restraint must be appropriate for

your child’s height and weight. Check

the label on the child restraint for this

information. Refer to the "Child

Restraint Systems" section in this

chapter.

too large for a booster seat must

always occupy the rear seat and use

the available lap/shoulder belts. A

seat belt should lie across the upper

thighs and be snug across the shoul-

der and chest to restrain the child

safely. Check belt fit periodically.

Children are afforded the most safe-

ty in the event of an accident when

they are restrained by a proper

restraint system and/or seat belts in

the rear seat. Always have the

LATCH system inspected by your

authorized HYUNDAI dealer after an

accident. An accident can damage

the LATCH system and may not

properly secure the child restraint.

WARNING

• Always make sure children

are wearing their seat belts

and that they are properly

adjusted before driving.

• NEVER allow the shoulder

belt to contact the child’s

neck or face.

• Do not allow more than one

child to use a single seat belt.

If a larger child over age 13 must be

seated in the front seat, the child

must be securely restrained by the

available lap/shoulder belt and the

seat should be placed in the rear-

most position.

Transporting an injured person

A seat belt should be used when an

injured person is being transported.

Consult a physician for specific rec-

ommendations.

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One person per belt

Periodic inspection

WARNING

Two people (including children) should

never attempt to use a single seat belt.

This could increase the severity of

injuries in case of an accident.

All seat belts should be inspected

periodically for wear or damage of

any kind. Any damaged parts should

be replaced as soon as possible by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• NEVER ride with a reclined

seatback when the vehicle is

moving.

• Riding with a reclined seatback

increases your chance of seri-

ous or fatal injuries in the event

of a collision or sudden stop.

• Drivers and passengers should

always sit well back in their

seats, properly belted, and with

the seatbacks upright.

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Do not lie down

Keep belts clean and dry

Sitting in a reclined position when

the vehicle is in motion can be dan-

gerous. Even when buckled up, the

protections of your restraint system

(seat belts and air bags) is greatly

reduced by reclining your seatback.

To reduce the chance of injuries in the

event of an accident and to achieve

the maximum effectiveness of the

restraint system, all passengers

should be sitting up and the front and

rear seats should be in an upright

position when the car is moving.

Seat belts should be kept clean and

dry. If belts become dirty, they can be

cleaned by using a mild soap solu-

tion and warm water. Bleach, dye,

strong detergents or abrasives

should not be used because they

may damage and weaken the fabric.

Care of Seat Belts

Seat belt systems should never be When to replace seat belts

disassembled or modified. In addi-

tion, care should be taken to assure

that seat belts and belt hardware are

not damaged by seat hinges, doors

or other abuse.

The entire seat belt assembly or

assemblies should be replaced if the

vehicle has been involved in an acci-

dent. This should be done even if no

damage is visible. Additional ques-

tions concerning seat belt operation

should be directed to an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

A seat belt cannot provide proper

protection if the person is lying down

in the rear seat or if the front or rear

seats are in a reclined position.

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