Seats & Safety System for Your Hyundai Santa Fe SUV 2023

3. Seats & Safety System  
This chapter provides you with important information about how to protect yourself and your  
passengers. It explains how to properly use your seats and seat belts, and how your air bags work.  
Additionally, this chapter explains how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.  
Important safety precautions ...........................................................................3-2  
Always wear your seat belt..........................................................................................3-2  
Restrain all children......................................................................................................3-2  
Air bag hazards.............................................................................................................3-2  
Driver distraction..........................................................................................................3-2  
Control your speed.......................................................................................................3-2  
Keep your vehicle in safe condition............................................................................3-2  
Seats .................................................................................................................. 3-3  
Safety precautions .......................................................................................................3-4  
Front seats ....................................................................................................................3-5  
Rear seats ................................................................................................................... 3-10  
Head Restraints .......................................................................................................... 3-14  
Seat warmers.............................................................................................................. 3-18  
Air ventilation seat......................................................................................................3-20  
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA).........................................................................................3-21  
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Seat belts......................................................................................................... 3-23  
Seat belt safety precautions......................................................................................3-23  
Seat belt warning light...............................................................................................3-24  
Seat belt restraint system ..........................................................................................3-25  
Additional seat belt safety precautions.....................................................................3-31  
Care of seat belts........................................................................................................3-33  
Child Restraint System (CRS)......................................................................... 3-34  
Children Always in the Rear.......................................................................................3-34  
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS).................................................................3-35  
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................................................................. 3-37  
Air bag - supplemental restraint system ....................................................... 3-45  
Where are the air bags? .............................................................................................3-47  
How does the air bags system operate?.................................................................. 3-50  
What to expect after an air bag inflates ...................................................................3-53  
Occupant Classification System (OCS).....................................................................3-54  
Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision?............................................................. 3-60  
SRS care......................................................................................................................3-65  
Additional safety precautions................................................................................... 3-66  
Air bag warning labels............................................................................................... 3-66  
Seats & Safety System  
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
You will find many safety precautions  
and recommendations throughout this  
section, and throughout this manual.  
The safety precautions in this section are  
among the most important.  
Drivers can become distracted when  
they take their eyes and attention off  
the road or their hands off the wheel to  
focus on activities other than driving.  
To reduce your risk of distraction and an  
accident:  
Always wear your seat belt  
śꢀ ALWAYS set up your mobile devices  
(for example, MP3 players, phones,  
navigation units, etc.) when your  
vehicle is parked or safely stopped.  
A seat belt is your best protection in all  
types of accidents. Air bags are designed  
to supplement seat belts, not replace  
them. So even though your vehicle is  
equipped with air bags, ALWAYS make  
sure you and your passengers wear your  
seat belts, and wear them properly.  
śꢀ ONLY use your mobile device when  
allowed by laws and conditions permit  
safe use. NEVER text or email while  
driving. Most countries have laws  
prohibiting drivers from texting. Some  
countries and cities also prohibit  
Restrain all children  
drivers from using handheld phones.  
All children under age 13 should ride  
in your vehicle properly restrained in a  
rear seat, not the front seat. Infants and  
small children should be restrained in  
an appropriate Child Restraint System.  
Larger children should use a booster  
seat with the lap/shoulder belt until they  
can use the seat belt properly without a  
booster seat.  
śꢀ NEVER let the use of a mobile device  
distract you from driving. You have a  
responsibility to your passengers and  
others on the road to always drive  
safely, with your hands on the wheel  
as well as your eyes and attention on  
the road.  
Control your speed  
Air bag hazards  
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash  
injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher  
the speed, the greater the risk, but  
serious injuries can also occur at lower  
speeds. Never drive faster than is safe  
for current conditions, regardless of the  
maximum speed posted.  
While air bags can save lives, they can  
also cause serious or fatal injuries to  
occupants who sit too close to them, or  
who are not properly restrained. Infants,  
young children, and short adults are at  
the greatest risk of being injured by an  
inflating air bag. Follow all instructions  
and warnings in this manual.  
Keep your vehicle in safe  
condition  
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical  
failure can be extremely hazardous. To  
reduce the possibility of such problems,  
check your tire pressures and condition  
frequently, and perform all regularly  
scheduled maintenance.  
Driver distraction  
Driver distraction presents a serious and  
potentially deadly danger, especially for  
inexperienced drivers. Safety should be  
the first concern when behind the wheel  
and drivers need to be aware of the wide  
array of potential distractions, such as  
drowsiness, reaching for objects, eating,  
personal grooming, other passengers,  
and using mobile phones.  
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SEATS  
The information provided may differ depending on which functions are  
applicable to your vehicle.  
OTMA030001  
Front seat  
2nd row seat  
(1) Forward and rearward  
(2) Seatback angle  
(10) Seatback angle  
(11) Head restraints  
(12) Seat warmer*  
(3) Seat cushion angle  
(4) Seat cushion height  
(5) Seat cushion length*  
(6) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)*  
(7) Seat warmer*  
(13) 2nd row seat remote folding switch*  
*: if equipped  
(8) Air ventilation seat*  
(9) Head restraints  
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Seats & Safety System  
Safety precautions  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious injury or  
death from an inflating air bag, take the  
following precautions:  
śꢀ Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the  
rear as possible while maintaining  
the ability to control the vehicle.  
Adjusting the seats so that you are sitting  
in a safe and comfortable position plays  
an important role for the safety of the  
driver and passengers, along with seat  
belts and air bags when in an accident.  
WARNING  
śꢀ Adjust the front passenger seat as far  
to the rear as possible.  
Do not use a cushion that reduces  
friction between the seat and the  
passenger. The passenger’s hips may  
slide under the lap portion of the seat  
belt during an accident or a sudden  
stop.  
śꢀ Hold the steering wheel by the rim  
with your hands at the 9 o’clock and  
3 o’clock positions to minimize the  
risk of injuries to your hands and  
arms.  
Serious or fatal internal injuries could  
result because the seat belt cannot  
operate properly.  
śꢀ NEVER place anything or anyone  
between you and the air bag.  
śꢀ Do not allow the front passenger to  
place feet or legs on the dashboard  
to minimize the risk of leg injuries.  
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  
(25cm) between the center of the  
steering wheel and their chest.  
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. Children who have  
outgrown a booster seat and adults must  
be restrained using the seat belts.  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions when  
adjusting your seat belt:  
śꢀ NEVER use one seat belt for more  
than one occupant.  
śꢀ Always position the seatback upright  
with the lap portion of the seat belt  
snug and low across the hips.  
śꢀ NEVER allow children or small infants  
to ride on a passenger’s lap.  
śꢀ Do not route the seat belt across your  
neck, across sharp edges, or reroute  
the shoulder strap away from your  
body.  
śꢀ Do not allow the seat belt to become  
caught or jammed.  
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Front seats  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions when  
adjusting your seat:  
śꢀ NEVER attempt to adjust the seat  
while the vehicle is moving. The seat  
could respond with unexpected  
movement and may cause loss  
of vehicle control resulting in an  
accident.  
CAUTION  
To prevent injury:  
śꢀ Do not adjust your seat while  
wearing your seat belt. Moving the  
seat cushion forward may cause  
strong pressure on your abdomen.  
śꢀ Do not allow your hands or fingers to  
get caught in the seat mechanisms  
while the seat is moving.  
śꢀ 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.  
śꢀ Do not allow anything to interfere  
with the normal position and proper  
locking of the seatback.  
śꢀ 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.  
śꢀ Use extreme caution when picking  
up small objects trapped under the  
seats or between the seat and the  
center console. Your hands might be  
cut or injured by the sharp edges of  
the seat mechanism.  
śꢀ If there are occupants in the rear  
seats, be careful while adjusting the  
front seat position.  
śꢀ Make sure that the seat is locked in  
place after the adjustment. If not,  
the seat might move unexpectedly  
resulting in an accident.  
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Seats & Safety System  
Manual adjustment  
The front seat can be adjusted by using  
the levers 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.  
OTM030039  
Seatback angle  
To recline the seatback:  
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the  
seatback lever.  
2. Carefully lean back on the seat and  
adjust the seatback to the position  
you desire.  
OTM030038  
Forward and rearward adjustment  
3. Release the knob and make sure the  
seatback is locked in place.  
To move the seat forward or rearward:  
1. Pull up the seat slide adjustment lever  
and hold it.  
2. Slide the seat to the position you  
desire.  
3. Release the lever and make sure the  
seat is locked in place. Move forward  
and rearward without using the lever.  
If the seat moves, it is not locked  
properly.  
Reclining seatback  
Sitting in a reclined position when the  
vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.  
Even when buckled up, the protections  
of your restraint system (seat belts  
and/or 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 serious 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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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  
Power adjustment (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.  
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.  
WARNING  
NEVER allow children in the vehicle  
unattended. The power seats are  
operable when the vehicle is turned off.  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the seats:  
śꢀ Always stop adjusting the seats when  
the seat has been adjusted as far  
forward or rearward as possible.  
śꢀ Do not adjust the seats longer than  
necessary when the vehicle is turned  
off. This may result in unnecessary  
battery drain.  
śꢀ Do not operate two or more seats at  
the same time. This may result in an  
electrical malfunction.  
OTM030040  
Seat cushion height  
To change the height of the seat cushion:  
śꢀ Push down the lever several times, to  
lower the seat cushion.  
śꢀ Pull up the lever several times, to raise  
the seat cushion.  
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Seats & Safety System  
OTM030047  
OTM030050  
Forward and rearward adjustment  
To move the seat forward or rearward:  
Seatback angle  
To recline the seatback:  
1. Push the control switch forward or  
rearward.  
1. Push the control switch forward or  
rearward.  
2. Release the switch once the seat  
reaches the desired position.  
2. Release the switch once the seatback  
reaches the desired position.  
Reclining seatback  
Sitting in a reclined position when the  
vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.  
Even when buckled up, the protections  
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 serious or fatal  
injuries in the event of a collision or  
sudden stop.  
Driver and passengers should ALWAYS  
sit well back in their seats, properly  
belted, and with the seatbacks upright.  
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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  
Seat cushion extension adjustment  
(for driver's seat) (if equipped)  
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.  
OTM030045  
To move the front part of cushion  
forward:  
1. Push the front part of control switch  
to move the seat cushion to the  
desired length.  
2. Release the switch once the seat  
cushion reaches the desired length.  
To move the front part of cushion  
rearward:  
OTM030054  
1. Push the rear part of control switch to  
move the seat cushion to the desired  
length.  
2. Release the switch once the seat  
cushion reaches the desired length.  
Seat cushion tilt (1)  
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.  
Seat cushion height (2)  
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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Seats & Safety System  
Rear seats  
OTM030055  
Lumbar support (for driver’s seat, if  
equipped)  
To adjust the lumbar support:  
1. Press the front portion of the switch  
(1) to increase support or the rear  
portion of the switch (2) to decrease  
support.  
2. Press switch (3) or (4) to move the  
support position up or down.  
OTM030065  
Forward and backward (2nd row seat)  
To move the seat forward or backward:  
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up  
and hold it.  
2. Slide the seat to the position you  
desire.  
3. Release the lever and make sure the  
seat is locked in place.  
Adjust the seat before driving, and make  
sure the seat is locked securely by trying  
to move forward and backward without  
using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not  
locked properly.  
3. Release the switch once the lumbar  
support reaches the desired position.  
Seatback pocket  
OTM030046  
The seatback pocket is provided on the  
back of the front seatbacks.  
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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To fold down the rear seatback:  
1. Set the front seatback to the upright  
position and if necessary, slide the  
front seat forward.  
2. Lower the rear head restraints to the  
lowest position.  
OTM030067  
Seatback angle (2nd row seat)  
To recline the seatback:  
1. Pull up the seatback recline lever.  
2. Hold the lever and adjust the seatback  
of the seat to the position you desire.  
3. Release the lever and make sure the  
seatback is locked in place. (The lever  
MUST return to its original position for  
the seatback to lock.)  
OTM030049  
3. Route the seat belt webbing through  
the rear seat belt guides to prevent  
the belts from being trapped behind  
or under the seats.  
Folding the rear seat  
The rear seatbacks can be folded to  
facilitate carrying long items or to  
increase the luggage capacity of the  
vehicle.  
WARNING  
śꢀ 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.  
śꢀ Objects carried on the folded down  
seatback should not extend higher  
than the top of the front seatbacks.  
This could allow cargo to slide  
forward and cause injury or damage  
during sudden stops.  
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Seats & Safety System  
WARNING  
When returning the rear seatback 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 seatback. In an accident  
or sudden stop, the unlocked seatback  
could allow cargo to move forward with  
great force and enter the passenger  
compartment, which could result in  
serious injury or death.  
OTMPH031001N  
4. Pull on the seatback folding lever (2nd  
row seat), then fold the seat toward  
the front of the vehicle. When you  
return the seatback to its upright  
position, always be sure it has locked  
into position by pushing on the top of  
the seatback.  
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.  
OTM030074  
5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the  
seatback backward by pulling the  
folding lever or the strap. Pull the  
seatback firmly until it clicks into  
place. Make sure the seatback is  
locked in place.  
6. Return the rear seat belt to the proper  
position.  
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2nd row seat folding (if equipped)  
(from outside)  
WARNING  
Make sure the engine is off, the shift  
button 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 button  
is inadvertently moved to another  
position.  
CAUTION  
śꢀ Be careful when loading cargo  
through the rear passenger seats  
to prevent damage to the vehicle  
interior.  
śꢀ When cargo is loaded through the  
rear passenger seats, ensure the  
cargo is properly secured to prevent  
it from moving while driving.  
OTMPH031003N  
Push the 2nd row seat back folding  
switch (1) located in the right side in the  
liftgate. (L : Left seatback folding,  
R : Right seatback folding)  
WARNING  
Rear seat folding  
Do not fold the rear seats, if passengers,  
pets or luggage are in the rear seats.  
It may cause injury or damage to  
passengers, pets, luggage.  
WARNING  
Cargo should always be secured to  
prevent it from being thrown about the  
vehicle in a collision and causing injury  
to the vehicle occupants. Do not place  
objects in the rear seats, since they  
cannot be properly secured and may hit  
the front seat occupants in a collision.  
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Seats & Safety System  
Armrest  
Head Restraints  
The vehicle’s front and rear (second row  
and/or third row) 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.  
WARNING  
OTMPH031004N  
To reduce the risk of serious injury or  
death in an accident, take the following  
precautions when adjusting your head  
restraints:  
The armrest is located in the center of  
the rear seat. Pull the armrest down from  
the seatback to use it.  
śꢀ Always properly adjust the head  
restraints for all passengers BEFORE  
starting the vehicle.  
śꢀ NEVER let anyone ride in a seat  
with the head restraints removed or  
reversed.  
Rear occupant alert system (2nd  
seat)  
This function alerts driver when you get  
out of a car while the passengers remain  
in the 2nd row seat.  
If the front door is opened with  
passengers in the 2nd row seats, A  
warning message will appear in the  
instrument cluster. After the 1st warning  
if movement is detected in the 2nd row  
seat after all doors are locked, a second  
audible warning will be triggered.  
Even if your vehicle is equipped with  
Rear Occupant Alert, always make sure  
to check the rear seat before you leave  
the vehicle.  
For more information, refer to the “Rear  
occupant alert system” in chapter 3.  
OHI039190N  
śꢀ Adjust the head restraints so the  
middle of the head restraints is at the  
same height as the height of the top  
of the eyes.  
śꢀ NEVER adjust the head restraints  
position of the driver’s seat when the  
vehicle is in motion.  
śꢀ Adjust the head restraints as close to  
the passenger’s head as possible. Do  
not use a seat cushion that holds the  
body away from the seatback.  
śꢀ Make sure the head restraints locks  
into position after adjusting it.  
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Front seat head restraints  
WARNING  
OTL035061  
When sitting on the rear seat, do not  
adjust the height of the head restraints  
to the lowest position.  
OOSEV038012L  
The driver’s and front passenger’s seats  
are equipped with adjustable head  
restraint for the passengers safety and  
comfort.  
CAUTION  
When there is no occupant in the rear  
seats, adjust the height of the head  
restraints to the lowest position. The  
rear seat head restraints can reduce the  
visibility of the rear area.  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage, NEVER hit or pull  
on the head restraints.  
OTM030056  
Adjusting the height up and down  
To raise the head restraint:  
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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Seats & Safety System  
„Type A  
NOTICE  
OTM030058  
„Type B  
OHI038136  
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.  
OTM030059  
Removal/Reinstall  
To remove the head restraint:  
1. Recline the seatback (2) with the  
seatback angle lever (1).  
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).  
WARNING  
NEVER allow anyone to travel in a seat  
with the head restraint removed.  
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„Type A  
Rear seat head restraint  
OTM030061  
„Type B  
OOSEV038030L  
The rear seats are equipped with head  
restraint in all the seating positions for  
the passenger’s safety and comfort.  
OTM030063  
To reinstall the head restraint :  
1. Recline the seatback.  
2. Put the head restraint poles (2) into  
the holes while pressing the release  
button (1).  
3. Adjust the head restraint to the  
appropriate height.  
OTMPH031005N  
Adjusting the height up and down  
To raise the head restraint:  
4. Recline the seatback (4) with the  
seatback angle lever (3).  
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).  
WARNING  
Always make sure the head restraint  
locks into position after reinstalling and  
adjusting it properly.  
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Seats & Safety System  
Seat warmers (if equipped)  
Seat warmers are provided to warm the  
seats during cold weather.  
During mild weather or under conditions  
where the operation of the seat warmer  
is not needed, keep the seat warmers  
OFF.  
WARNING  
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.  
People who cannot detect temperature  
change or pain to the skin should  
use extreme caution, especially the  
following types of passengers:  
OTMPH031006N  
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  
(1) while pulling the headrest up (2).  
To reinstall the head restraint:  
1. Put the head restraint poles into the  
holes (3) while pressing the release  
button (1).  
śꢀ Infants, children, elderly or disabled  
persons, or hospital outpatients.  
2. Adjust the head restraint to the  
appropriate height.  
śꢀ People with sensitive skin or who  
burn easily.  
śꢀ Fatigued individuals.  
śꢀ Intoxicated individuals.  
śꢀ People taking medication that can  
cause drowsiness or sleepiness.  
WARNING  
NEVER place anything on the seat  
that insulates against heat when the  
seat warmer is in operation, such as a  
blanket or seat cushion. This may cause  
the seat warmer to overheat, causing a  
burn or damage to the seat.  
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While the engine is running, push either  
NOTICE  
of the switches to warm the driver's seat  
or front passenger's seat.  
To prevent damage to the seat warmers  
and seats:  
During mild weather or under conditions  
where the operation of the seat warmer  
is not needed, keep the switches in the  
OFF position.  
śꢀ Never use a solvent such as paint  
thinner, benzene, alcohol or gasoline  
to clean the seats.  
śꢀ Do not place heavy or sharp objects  
on seats equipped with seat  
warmers.  
śꢀ Manual temperature control  
Each time you push the switch, the  
temperature setting of the seat is  
changed as follows:  
śꢀ Do not change the seat cover. It may  
damage the seat warmer.  
- Front seat  
„Front seat  
OFF  
HIGH (  
)
LOW (  
)
MEDIUM (  
)
- Rear seat  
OFF Ɵ HIGH (  
) Ɵ LOW (  
)
śꢀ Automatic temperature control  
The seat warmer starts to  
automatically control the seat  
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temperature in order to prevent  
low-temperature burns after being  
manually turned ON.  
„Rear seat  
- Front seat  
OFF  
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If HIGH temperature is manually  
selected again, the temperature will  
be controlled automatically.  
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śꢀ When pressing the switch for more  
than 1.5 seconds with the seat warmer  
operating, the seat warmer will turn  
OFF.  
Air ventilation seat (if equipped)  
śꢀ The seat warmer defaults to the OFF  
position whenever the ignition switch  
is ON.  
śꢀ Auto Comfort Control (for driver’s  
seat) (if equipped)  
- The seat warmer automatically  
controls the seat temperature  
depending on the ambient  
temperature and the set climate  
control temperature when the  
engine is running. If the seat  
warmer switch is pushed, the seat  
warmer will have to be controlled  
manually.  
OTM030003  
The air ventilation seats are provided  
to cool the front seats by blowing air  
through small vent holes on the surface  
of the seat cushions and seatbacks.  
When the operation of the air ventilation  
seat is not needed, keep the switches in  
the OFF position.  
While the engine is running, push the  
switch to cool the driver's seat or the  
front passenger's seat (if equipped).  
To use this function, it must be  
activated from the Settings menu in  
the AV/AVN system screen.  
- The seat warmer defaults to the  
OFF position whenever the ignition  
switch is ON. However, if the Auto  
Comfort Control function is ON, the  
driver’s seat warmer will turn on  
and off depending on the ambient  
temperature and the set climate  
control temperature.  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the air ventilation  
seats:  
śꢀ Never use a solvent such as paint  
thinner, benzene, alcohol or gasoline  
to clean the seats.  
śꢀ Avoid spilling liquids on the surface  
of the front seats and seatbacks;  
this may cause the air vent holes  
to become blocked and not work  
properly.  
śꢀ 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.  
For more details, refer to the separately  
supplied Infotainment manual with  
your vehicle.  
Information  
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.  
śꢀ Do not change the seat covers. It may  
damage the air ventilation seat.  
śꢀ If the air vents do not operate, restart  
the vehicle. If there is no change,  
have your vehicle inspected by an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
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śꢀ Each time you push the switch, the  
Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (if  
equipped)  
airflow changes as follows:  
Rear Occupant Alert is provided to help  
prevent the driver from leaving the  
vehicle with the rear passenger left in the  
vehicle.  
OFF  
HIGH (  
)
LOW (  
)
MEDIUM (  
)
śꢀ When pressing the switch for  
more than 1.5 seconds with the  
System setting  
To use Rear Occupant Alert, it must be  
enabled from the Settings menu in the  
infotainment system screen. Select:  
air ventilation seat operating, the  
operation will turn OFF.  
śꢀ The air ventilation seats defaults  
to the OFF position whenever the  
ignition switch is placed to the ON  
position.  
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śꢀ Auto Comfort Control (for driver’s  
For detailed information, scan the QR  
code in the separately supplied simple  
manual.  
seat) (if equipped)  
- The air ventilation seats  
automatically controls the seat  
temperature depending on the  
ambient temperature and the set  
climate control temperature when  
the engine is running. If the air  
ventilation seats switch is pushed,  
the air ventilation seats will have to  
be controlled manually.  
System operation  
śꢀ First alert  
When you open the front door after  
opening and closing the rear door and  
turning off the engine, the ‘Check rear  
seats’ warning message appears on  
the cluster.  
To use this function, it must be  
activated from the Settings menu in  
the AV/AVN system screen.  
śꢀ Second alert  
After the first alert, the second alert  
operates when any movement is  
detected in the vehicle after the  
driver’s door is closed and all the  
doors are locked. The horn will sound  
for approximately 25 seconds. If  
the system continues to detect a  
movement, the alert operates up to 8  
times.  
- The air ventilation seats defaults  
to the OFF position whenever the  
ignition switch is ON. However, if  
the Auto Comfort Control function  
is ON, the air ventilation seats will  
turn on and off depending on the  
ambient temperature and the set  
climate control temperature.  
Unlock the doors with the smart key  
to stop the alert.  
śꢀ The system detects movement in the  
vehicle for 8 hours after the door is  
locked.  
For more details, refer to the separately  
supplied Infotainment manual with  
your vehicle.  
śꢀ The second alert is activated only after  
the prior activation of the first alert.  
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System precautions  
WARNING  
śꢀ Make sure that all the windows are  
closed. If the window is open, the  
alert may operate by the sensor  
detecting an unintended movement  
(for example, wind or bugs).  
Even if your vehicle is equipped with  
Rear Occupant Alert, always make sure  
to check the rear seat before you leave  
the vehicle.  
Rear Occupant Alert may not operate  
when:  
śꢀ  
„Cluster  
„Steering wheel  
śꢀ Movement does not continue for  
a certain period of time or the  
movement is small.  
śꢀ The rear passenger is covered with  
an object such as a blanket.  
śꢀ Always be cautious of the  
passenger’s safety as the detection  
function and second alert may  
not operate depending on the  
surrounding environment and  
certain conditions.  
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OTM050216  
If you do not want to use Rear  
Occupant Alert, press the OK button  
on the steering wheel when the first  
alert is displayed on the cluster. Doing  
so will deactivate the second alert one  
time.  
śꢀ An alert can occur if the there is an  
impact on the roof.  
śꢀ If boxes or objects are stacked in the  
vehicle, the system may not detect  
the boxes or objects. Or, the alert may  
operate if the boxes or objects fall off.  
śꢀ The sensor may not operate normally  
if the senor is obscured by foreign  
substances.  
śꢀ The alert may operate if movement  
in the driver or passenger seat is  
detected.  
śꢀ The alert may operate with the doors  
locked due to car wash or surrounding  
vibration or noise.  
śꢀ If the vehicle is started remotely (if  
equipped with Remote Start), inside  
movement detection will stop.  
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SEAT BELTS  
This section describes how to use the  
seat belts properly. It also describes  
some of the things not to do when using  
seat belts.  
śꢀ Never wear a seat belt over fragile  
objects. If there is a sudden stop or  
impact, the seat belt can damage it.  
śꢀ Do not use the seat belt if it is  
twisted. A twisted seat belt will not  
protect you properly in an accident.  
Seat belt safety precautions  
Always fasten your seat belt and make  
sure all passengers have fastened their  
seat belts before starting any trip. Air  
bags are designed to supplement the  
seat belt as an additional safety device,  
but they are not a substitute. Most states  
require all occupants of a vehicle to wear  
seat belts.  
śꢀ Do not use a seat belt if the webbing  
or hardware is damaged.  
śꢀ Do not latch the seat belt into the  
buckles of other seats.  
śꢀ NEVER unfasten the seat belt  
while driving. This may cause loss  
of vehicle control resulting in an  
accident.  
śꢀ Make sure there is nothing in the  
buckle interfering with the seat  
WARNING  
Seat belts must be used by ALL  
passengers whenever the vehicle is  
moving. Take the following precautions  
when adjusting and wearing seat belts:  
śꢀ Children under the age of 13 should  
be properly restrained in the rear  
seats.  
śꢀ Never allow children to ride in the  
front passenger seat, unless the air  
bag is deactivated. If a child is seated  
in the front passenger seat, move the  
seat as far back as possible. And the  
child must always be restrained in  
the seat properly.  
belt latch mechanism, because any  
materials in the buckle can cause the  
seat belt not to be fastened securely.  
śꢀ 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.  
WARNING  
Damaged seat belts and seat belt  
assemblies will not operate properly.  
Always replace:  
śꢀ NEVER allow an infant or child to be  
carried on an occupant’s lap.  
śꢀ Frayed, contaminated, or damaged  
śꢀ NEVER ride with the seatback  
webbing.  
reclined when the vehicle is moving.  
śꢀ Damaged hardware.  
śꢀ Do not allow children to share a seat  
śꢀ The entire seat belt assembly after it  
has been worn in an accident, even  
if damage to webbing or assembly is  
not apparent.  
or seat belt.  
śꢀ Do not wear the shoulder belt under  
your arm or behind your back.  
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Seat belt warning light (for front  
passenger’s seat)  
Seat belt warning light  
Seat belt warning light (for driver’s  
seat)  
„Instrument cluster  
As a reminder to the front passenger,  
the front passenger’s seat belt warning  
lights will illuminate for approximately 6  
seconds each time you place the ignition  
switch to the ON position regardless of  
belt fastening.  
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 seconds and the  
corresponding warning light will blink.  
OTM030004  
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 fastening. At  
this time, if the seat belt is not fastened a  
warning chime will sound for 6 seconds.  
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.  
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.  
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 seconds and the  
corresponding warning light will blink.  
WARNING  
Riding in an improper position  
adversely affects the front passenger’s  
seat belt warning system. It is important  
for the driver to instruct the passenger  
to be seated properly as instructed in  
this manual.  
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.  
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.  
Information  
śꢀ Although the front passenger seat is not  
occupied, the seat belt warning light  
will blink or illuminate for 6 seconds.  
śꢀ The front passenger’s seat belt warning  
may operate when luggage is placed on  
the front passenger seat.  
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03  
Front Seat Belt – Driver’s 3point  
system with emergency locking  
retractor  
Seat belt restraint system  
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 following  
precautions when adjusting the seat  
belt:  
Pull it 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.  
śꢀ Position the lap portion of the seat  
belt as low as possible across your  
hips, not on your waist, so that it  
fits snugly. This allows your strong  
pelvic bones to absorb the force of  
the crash, reducing the chance of  
internal injuries.  
śꢀ Position one arm under the shoulder  
belt and the other over the belt, as  
shown in the illustration.  
śꢀ Always position the shoulder belt  
anchor into the locked position at the  
appropriate height.  
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You should place the lap belt (1) portion  
across your hips and the shoulder belt (2)  
portion across your chest.  
śꢀ Never position the shoulder belt  
across your neck or face.  
The seat belt automatically adjusts to the  
proper length after the lap belt 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.  
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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Information  
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.  
Height adjustment  
You can adjust the height of the shoulder  
belt anchor to one of the four different  
positions for maximum comfort and  
safety.  
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To release your seat belt:  
The shoulder portion should be adjusted  
so it lies across your chest and midway  
over your shoulder nearest the door, not  
over your neck.  
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.  
„Front seat  
OTM030079  
To adjust the height of the seat belt  
anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster  
into an appropriate position.  
To raise the height adjuster, pull it up  
(1). To lower it, push it down (3) while  
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.  
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03  
Rear Seat Belt – Passenger’s 3point  
system with convertible locking  
retractor  
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  
accommodate the installation of child  
restraint systems. Although a convertible  
retractor is also installed in the front  
passenger seat position, NEVER place  
any infant/child restraint system in the  
front seat of the vehicle.  
OHI038142  
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.  
To fasten your seat belt:  
Pull the seat belt out of the retractor  
and insert the metal tab into the buckle.  
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 automatically 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 installation 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.  
NOTICE  
Although the seat belt retractor provides  
the same level of protection for seated  
passengers in either emergency  
or automatic locking modes, the  
emergency locking mode allows seated  
passengers to move freely in their seat  
while keeping some tension on the belt.  
During a collision or sudden stop, the  
retractor automatically locks the belt to  
help restrain your body.  
To deactivate the automatic locking  
mode, unbuckle the seat belt and allow  
the belt to fully retract.  
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Second row center seatbelt  
(3-point rear center seat belt)  
Stowing the rear seat belt  
OTM030022  
śꢀ The rear seat belt buckles can be  
stowed in the pocket between the  
rear seatback and cushion when not  
in use.  
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1. Insert the tongue plate (1) into the  
buckle (2) until an audible “click" is  
heard, indicating the latch is locked.  
Make sure the belt is not twisted.  
„Rear seat  
When using the rear center seat belt, the  
buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be  
used.  
Information  
If you are not able to pull out the safety  
belt from the retractor, firmly pull the belt  
out and release it. After release, you will be  
able to pull the belt out smoothly.  
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śꢀ Routing the seat belt webbing through  
the rear seat belt guides will help keep  
the belts from being trapped behind  
or under the seats.  
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.  
After inserting the seat belt, tighten  
the belt webbing by pulling it up.  
CAUTION  
When using the seat belt, use it after  
taking it out of the guides.  
If you pull the seat belt when it is stored  
in the guides, it may damage the guides  
and/or belt webbing.  
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(1) Retractor Pretensioner  
Pre-tensioner seat belt  
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 certain frontal  
or side collision(s).  
(2) Emergency Fastening Device System  
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  
collision(s).  
OTL035053  
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-tensioner is  
to make sure the seat belts fit tightly  
against the occupant’s body in  
If the system senses excessive tension  
on the driver or passenger’s seat belt  
when the pre-tensioner system activates,  
the load limiter inside the retractor  
pre-tensioner will release some of the  
pressure on the affected seat belt.  
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.  
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 occupant’s body.  
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WARNING  
śꢀ Always wear your seat belt and sit  
properly in your seat.  
śꢀ Do not use the seat belt if it is loose  
or twisted. A loose or twisted seat  
belt will not protect you properly in  
an accident.  
śꢀ Do not place anything near the  
buckle. This may adversely affect  
the buckle and cause it to function  
improperly.  
OLMB033040  
The Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt System  
śꢀ Always replace your pre-tensioners  
consists mainly of the following  
components. Their locations are shown  
in the illustration above:  
after activation or an accident.  
śꢀ NEVER inspect, service, repair  
or replace the pre-tensioners by  
yourself. Have the pre-tensioners  
inspected, serviced, repaired or  
replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer.  
(1) SRS air bag warning light  
(2) Retractor pre-tensioner  
(3) SRS control module  
(4) Emergency fastening device  
śꢀ Do not hit the seat belt assemblies.  
WARNING  
Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat  
belt assemblies for several minutes  
after they have been activated. When  
the pre-tensioner seat belt mechanism  
deploys during a collision, the pre-  
tensioner can become hot and can burn  
you.  
CAUTION  
Body work on the front area of the  
vehicle may damage the pre-tensioner  
seat belt system. Therefore, have the  
system to be serviced by an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer.  
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NOTICE  
Additional seat belt safety  
precautions  
The sensor that activates the SRS  
control module is connected with the  
pre–tensioner seat belts. The SRS air  
bag warning light on the instrument  
cluster will illuminate for approximately  
3~6 seconds after the Engine Start/Stop  
button is in the ON position, and then it  
should turn off.  
Seat belt use during pregnancy  
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, routed  
between your breasts and away from  
your neck. Place the lap belt below your  
belly so that it fits SNUGLY across your  
hips and pelvic bone, under the rounded  
part of the belly.  
If the pre-tensioner is not working  
properly, the warning light will  
illuminate 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 the pre-tensioner seat  
belts and/or SRS control module be  
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer as soon as possible.  
WARNING  
śꢀ Pregnant women and patients are  
more vulnerable to any impacts on  
the abdomen during an abrupt stop  
or accident. If you are in an accident  
while pregnant, consult your doctor.  
śꢀ 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.  
Information  
śꢀ Pre-tensioner seat belts may be  
activated in certain frontal or side  
collisions or rollover situations (if  
equipped with rollover sensor).  
śꢀ 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.  
śꢀ 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 and children  
Infant and small children  
Most countries have Child Restraint  
System laws which require children to  
travel in approved Child Restraint System  
devices, including booster seats. The age  
at which seat belts can be used instead  
of Child Restraint System differs among  
countries, so you should be aware of the  
specific requirements in your country,  
and where you are travelling. Infant and  
Child Restraint System must be properly  
placed and installed in a rear seat.  
For more information refer to the “Child  
Restraint Systems” section in this  
chapter.  
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Larger children  
Children under age 13 and who are  
too large for a booster seat should  
WARNING  
ALWAYS properly restrain infants and  
small children in a Child Restraint  
System 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 accident will  
tear the child from your arms and throw  
the child against the interior of the  
vehicle.  
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 shoulder and chest  
to restrain the child safely. Check belt fit  
periodically. A child’s squirming could  
put the belt out of position. In the event  
of an accident, children are afforded the  
best safety restrained by a proper Child  
Restraint System in the rear seats.  
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 rearmost position.  
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.  
Small children are best protected from  
injury in an accident when properly  
restrained in the rear seat by a Child  
Restraint System that meets the  
requirements of the Safety Standards of  
your country. Before buying any Child  
Restraint System, make sure that it has  
a label certifying that it meets Safety  
Standard of your country.  
The Child Restraint System must be  
appropriate for your child’s height and  
weight. Check the label on the Child  
Restraint System for this information.  
Refer to “Child Restraint Systems”  
section in this chapter.  
WARNING  
śꢀ Always make sure larger children’s  
seat belts are worn and properly  
adjusted.  
śꢀ NEVER allow the shoulder belt to  
contact the child’s neck or face.  
śꢀ Do not allow more than one child to  
use a single seat belt.  
Seat belt use and injured people  
A seat belt should be used when an  
injured person is being transported.  
Consult a physician for specific  
recommendations.  
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One person per belt  
Care of seat belts  
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.  
Seat belt systems should never be  
disassembled or modified. In addition,  
care should be taken to assure that seat  
belts and belt hardware are not damaged  
by seat hinges, doors or other abuse.  
Do not lie down  
Periodic inspection  
Sitting in a reclined position when the  
vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.  
Even when buckled up, the protections  
of your restraint system (seat belts  
and/or air bags) is greatly reduced by  
reclining your seatback.  
All seat belts should be inspected  
periodically for wear or damage of any  
kind. Any damaged parts should be  
replaced as soon as possible.  
Keep belts clean and dry  
Seat belts must be snug against your  
hips and chest to work properly.  
During an accident, you could be thrown  
into the seat belt, causing neck or other  
injuries.  
The more the seat back is reclined, the  
greater the chance for the passenger’s  
hips to slide under the lap belt or the  
passenger’s neck to strike the shoulder  
belt.  
Seat belts should be kept clean and  
dry. If belts become dirty, they can be  
cleaned by using a mild soap solution  
and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong  
detergents or abrasives should not be  
used because they may damage and  
weaken the fabric.  
When to replace seat belts  
The entire seat belt assembly or  
assemblies should be replaced if the  
vehicle has been involved in an accident.  
This should be done even if no damage is  
visible. Consult an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer.  
WARNING  
śꢀ NEVER ride with a reclined seatback  
when the vehicle is moving.  
śꢀ Riding with a reclined seatback  
increases your chance of serious  
or fatal injuries in the event of a  
collision or sudden stop.  
śꢀ Driver and passengers should always  
sit well back in their seats with the  
seatbacks upright and should be  
belted properly.  
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Child Restraint System (CRS)  
Children Always in the Rear  
Infants and younger children must be  
restrained in an appropriate rearward-  
facing or forward-facing CRS that has  
first been properly secured to the seat  
of the vehicle. Read and comply with  
the instructions for installation and use  
provided by the manufacturer of the  
Child Restraint System.  
WARNING  
Always properly restrain children in the  
vehicle. Children of all ages are safer  
when restrained in the rear seat. A child  
riding in the front passenger seat can  
be forcefully struck by an inflating air  
bag resulting in SERIOUS INJURY or  
DEATH.  
WARNING  
Children under age 13 should always  
ride in the rear seats and must always be  
properly restrained to minimize the risk  
of injury in an accident, sudden stop or  
sudden maneuver.  
An improperly secured child restraint  
can increase the risk of SERIOUS  
INJURY or DEATH in an accident. Always  
take the following precautions when  
using a Child Restraint System:  
According to accident statistics, children  
are safer when properly restrained in the  
rear seats than in the front seat. Even  
with air bags, children can be seriously  
injured or killed. Children too large for a  
Child Restraint System must use the seat  
belts provided.  
All 50 states have child restraint laws  
which require children to travel in  
approved Child Restraint Systems.  
The laws governing the age or height/  
weight restrictions at which seat belts  
can be used instead of Child Restraint  
System differs among states, so  
you should be aware of the specific  
requirements in your country, and where  
you are travelling.  
Child Restraint Systems must be properly  
placed and installed in the rear seat.  
You must use a commercially available  
Child Restraint System that meets the  
requirements of the Federal Motor  
Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213).  
śꢀ NEVER install a child or infant  
restraint in the front passenger's  
seat.  
śꢀ Always properly secure the child  
restraint to a rear seat of the vehicle.  
śꢀ Always follow the child restraint  
system manufacturer's instructions  
for installation and use.  
śꢀ Always properly restrain your child in  
the child restraint.  
śꢀ If the vehicle head restraint prevents  
proper installation of a child seat  
(as described in the child restraint  
system manual), the head restraint of  
the respective seating position shall  
be readjusted or entirely removed.  
śꢀ Do not use an infant carrier or a  
child safety seat that "hooks" over  
a seatback, it may not provide  
adequate protection in an accident.  
śꢀ After an accident, have an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer check the child  
restraint system, seat belts, tether  
anchors and lower anchors.  
Child Restraint Systems are generally  
designed to be secured in a vehicle seat  
by lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt,  
or by a LATCH system in the rear seats of  
the vehicle.  
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Selecting a Child Restraint  
System (CRS)  
When selecting a Child Restraint System  
for your child, always:  
śꢀ Make sure the Child Restraint System  
has a label certifying that it meets  
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle  
Safety Standards (FMVSS 213).  
śꢀ Select a Child Restraint System based  
on your child’s height and weight. The  
required label or the instructions for  
use typically provide this information.  
śꢀ Select a Child Restraint System that  
fits the vehicle seating position where  
it will be used.  
śꢀ Read and comply with the warnings  
and instructions for installation and  
use provided with the Child Restraint  
System.  
OTM030026  
Rearward-facing Child Restraint System  
A rearward-facing Child Restraint System  
provides restraint with the seating  
surface against the back of the child. The  
harness system holds the child in place,  
and in an accident, acts to keep the child  
positioned in the Child Restraint Systems  
and reduce the stress to the fragile neck  
and spinal cord.  
Child Restraint System types  
All children under the age of one year  
must always ride in a rearward-facing  
Child Restraint System. Convertible and  
3-in-1 Child Restraint Systems typically  
have higher height and weight limits for  
the rearward-facing position, allowing  
you to keep your child rearward-facing  
for a longer period of time.  
There are three main types of Child  
Restraint Systems: rearward-facing,  
forward-facing and booster Child  
Restraint Systems.  
They are classified according to the  
child’s age, height and weight.  
Keep using Child Restraint Systems in  
the rearward-facing position as long as  
children fit within the height and weight  
limits allowed by the Child Restraint  
System’s manufacturer.  
Continue using Child Restraint Systems  
in the rearward-facing position as long as  
children fit within the height and weight  
limits allowed by the Child Restraint  
System’s manufacturer. It's the best way  
to keep them safe. Once your child has  
outgrown the rearward-facing Child  
Restraint System, your child is ready for  
a forward-facing Child Restraint System  
with a harness.  
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WARNING  
NEVER install a child or infant restraint  
in the front passenger's seat.  
Placing a rearward-facing child restraint  
in the front seat can result in SERIOUS  
INJURY or DEATH if the child restraint is  
struck by an inflating air bag.  
OTM030062  
Forward-facing Child Restraint System  
A forward-facing Child Restraint System  
provides restraint for the child’s body  
with a harness. Keep children in a  
forward-facing Child Restraint System  
with a harness until they reach the top  
height or weight limit allowed by your  
Child Restraint System’s manufacturer.  
Once your child outgrows the forward-  
facing Child Restraint System, your child  
is ready for a booster seat.  
Booster seats  
A booster seat is a Child Restraint  
System designed to improve the fit of  
the vehicle’s seat belt system. A booster  
seat positions the seat belt so that it  
fits properly over the stronger parts of  
your child’s body. Keep your children in  
booster seats until they are big enough  
to fit in a seat belt properly.  
For a seat belt to fit properly, the lap belt  
must lie comfortable across the upper  
thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder  
belt should lie comfortable across the  
shoulder and chest and not across the  
neck or face. Children under age 13  
must always be properly restrained to  
minimize the risk of injury in an accident,  
sudden stop or sudden maneuver.  
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śꢀ Make sure the Child Restraint System  
Installing a Child Restraint  
System (CRS)  
is firmly secured. After installing a  
Child Restraint System to the vehicle,  
push and pull the seat forward and  
from side-to-side to verify that it is  
securely attached to the seat. A Child  
Restraint System secured with a seat  
belt should be installed as firmly as  
possible. However, some side-to-side  
movement can be expected.  
WARNING  
Before installing your Child Restraint  
System always:  
Read and follow the instructions  
provided by the manufacturer of the  
Child Restraint System.  
Failure to follow all warnings and  
instructions could increase the risk of  
the SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH if an  
accident occurs.  
When installing a Child Restraint  
System, adjust the vehicle seat and  
seatback (up and down, forward  
and rearward) so that your child fits  
in the Child Restraint System in a  
comfortable manner.  
śꢀ Secure the child in the Child  
Restraint System. Make sure the  
child is properly strapped in the Child  
Restraint System according to the  
Child Restraint System manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
WARNING  
If the vehicle head restraint prevents  
proper installation of a Child Restraint  
System, the head restraint of the  
respective seating position shall be  
readjusted or entirely removed.  
CAUTION  
After selecting a proper Child Restraint  
System for your child and checking that  
the Child Restraint System fits properly  
on the seating position, there are three  
general steps for a proper installation:  
śꢀ Properly secure the Child Restraint  
System to the vehicle. All Child  
Restraint Systems must be secured  
to the vehicle with the lap belt or  
lap part of a lap/shoulder part of a  
lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH  
system.  
A Child Restraint System in a closed  
vehicle can become very hot. To prevent  
burns, check the seating surface and  
buckles before placing your child in the  
Child Restraint System.  
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Lower Anchors and Tether for  
Children (LATCH System)  
The LATCH system holds a Child  
Restraint System during driving and in  
an accident. This system is designed  
to make installation of the Child  
Restraint System easier and reduce  
the possibility of improperly installing  
your Child Restraint System. The LATCH  
system uses anchors in the vehicle and  
attachments on the Child Restraint  
System. The LATCH system eliminates  
the need to use seat belts to secure the  
Child Restraint System to the rear seats.  
Lower anchors are metal bars built into  
the vehicle. There are two lower anchors  
for each LATCH seating position that will  
accommodate a Child Restraint System  
with lower attachments.  
OOSEV038012  
LATCH anchors have been provided in  
the left and right outboard rear seating  
positions. Their locations are shown in  
the illustration. There are not LATCH  
anchors provided for the center rear  
seating position.  
To use the LATCH system in your vehicle,  
you must have a Child Restraint System  
with LATCH attachments.  
The Child Restraint System manufacturer  
will provide you with instructions on how  
to use the Child Restraint System with its  
attachments for the LATCH anchorages.  
WARNING  
Do not attempt to install a Child  
Restraint System using LATCH anchors  
in the rear center seating position.  
There are no LATCH anchors provided  
for this seat. Using the outboard seat  
anchors can damage the anchors which  
may break or fail in a collision resulting  
in serious injury or death.  
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„Rear passenger seat  
Securing a Child Restraint System  
with the “LATCH Anchors System”  
To install a LATCH-compatible Child  
Restraint System in either of the rear  
outboard seating positions:  
1. Move the seat belt buckle away from  
the lower anchors.  
2. Move any other objects away from  
the anchorages that could prevent  
a secure connection between the  
Child Restraint System and the lower  
anchors.  
OTM030012  
[A] : Lower Anchor Position Indicator  
3. Place the Child Restraint System on  
the vehicle seat, then attach the seat  
to the lower anchors according to the  
instructions provided by the Child  
Restraint System manufacturer.  
4. Follow the instructions of the Child  
Restraint System’s manufacturer for  
proper installation and connection of  
the lower attachments on the Child  
Restraint System to the lower anchors.  
(Type A-  
[B] : Lower Anchor  
,Type B-  
),  
The lower anchor position indicator  
symbols are located on the left and right  
rear seat backs to identify the position  
of the lower anchors in your vehicle (see  
arrows in illustration).  
The LATCH anchors are located between  
the seatback and the seat cushion of the  
rear seat left and right outboard seating  
positions.  
WARNING  
Before installing the Child Restraint  
System, make sure that there are no  
objects (for example, toy, pen, wire)  
around the lower anchor area. Those  
objects may damage either the seat belt  
system or the Child Restraint System  
during the installment procedure. If  
necessary, have the vehicle inspected  
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
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Securing a Child Restraint System  
seat with “Tether Anchor” system  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions when  
using the LATCH system:  
śꢀ Read and follow all installation  
instructions provided with your Child  
Restraint System.  
śꢀ To prevent the child from reaching  
and taking hold of unretracted  
seat belts, buckle all unused rear  
seat belts and retract the seat belt  
webbing behind the child. Children  
can be strangled if a shoulder belt  
becomes wrapped around their neck  
and the seat belt tightens.  
śꢀ NEVER attach more than one  
Child Restraint System to a single  
anchorage. This could cause the  
anchor or attachment to come loose  
or break.  
śꢀ Always have the LATCH system  
inspected by your dealer after an  
accident. An accident can damage  
the LATCH system and may not  
properly secure the Child Restraint  
System.  
OTMPH031002N  
First secure the child restraint with  
the LATCH lower anchors or the seat  
belt. If the child restraint manufacturer  
recommends that the top tether strap  
be attached, attach and tighten the  
top tether strap to the top tether strap  
anchor.  
Child restraint hook holders are located  
on the rear of the seatbacks.  
NOTICE  
The recommended weight for the  
LATCH system is under 65 lb. (30 kg).  
How to determine an appropriate child  
restraint weight: Child weight + Child  
restraint weight < 65 lb. (30kg)  
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WARNING  
Take the following precautions when  
installing the top-tether:  
śꢀ Read and follow all installation  
instructions provided with your Child  
Restraint System.  
śꢀ NEVER attach more than one  
Child Restraint System to a single  
tether anchor. This could cause the  
anchorage or attachment to come  
loose or break.  
śꢀ Do not attach the tether strap to  
anything other than the correct  
top-tether anchor. It may not work  
properly if attached to something  
else.  
OTMPH031010N  
To install the tether anchor:  
1. Route the Child Restraint System  
top-tether strap over the seatback.  
Route the tether strap under the  
head restraint and between the head  
restraint posts, or route the tether  
strap over the top of the vehicle  
seatback. Make sure the strap is not  
twisted.  
śꢀ Child Restraint System anchors are  
designed to withstand only those  
loads imposed by correctly fitted  
Child Restraint System.  
2. Connect the tether strap hook to  
the tether anchor, then tighten the  
top-tether strap according to the  
instructions of your Child Restraint  
System’s manufacturer to firmly  
attach the Child Restraint System to  
the seat.  
Do not use them for adult seat belts,  
harnesses, or for attaching other  
items or equipment to the vehicle.  
3. Check that the Child Restraint System  
is securely attached to the seat by  
pushing and pulling the seat forward-  
and-back and side-to-side.  
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Securing a Child Restraint System  
with a lap/shoulder belt  
WARNING  
ALWAYS place a rearward-facing Child  
Restraint System in the rear seat of the  
vehicle.  
Placing a rearward-facing child restraint  
in the front seat can result in serious  
injury or death if the Child Restraint  
System is struck by an inflating air bag.  
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Automatic locking mode  
Since all passenger seat belts move  
freely under normal conditions and  
only lock under extreme or emergency  
conditions (emergency locking mode),  
you must manually pull the seat belt all  
the way out to shift the retractor to the  
"Automatic Locking" mode to secure a  
Child Restraint System.  
When not using the LATCH system, all  
Child Restraint Systems must be secured  
to a rear seat with the lap part of a lap/  
shoulder belt.  
The "Automatic Locking" mode will help  
prevent the normal movement of the  
child in the vehicle from causing the  
seat belt to loosen and compromise  
the Child Restraint System. To secure a  
Child Restraint System, use the following  
procedure.  
To install a Child Restraint System on the  
rear seats, do the following:  
1. Place the Child Restraint System on a  
rear seat and route the lap/shoulder  
belt around or through the Child  
Restraint System, following the Child  
Restraint System manufacturer’s  
instructions. Make sure the seat belt  
webbing is not twisted.  
Information  
When using the rear center seat belt, you  
should also refer to the "Rear Seat Belt –  
Passenger's 3-point system" section in this  
chapter.  
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OHI038146  
4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion of  
the seat belt to retract and listen for  
an audible "clicking" or "ratcheting"  
sound. This indicates that the retractor  
is in the "Automatic Locking" mode.  
If no distinct sound is heard, repeat  
steps 3 and 4.  
5. Remove as much slack from the belt  
as possible by pushing down on the  
Child Restraint System while feeding  
the shoulder belt back into the  
retractor.  
2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch  
into the buckle. Listen for the distinct  
“click” sound.  
Information  
Position the release button so that it is easy  
to access in case of an emergency.  
6. Push and pull on the Child Restraint  
System to confirm that the seat belt  
is holding it firmly in place. If it is not,  
release the seat belt and repeat steps  
2 through 6.  
7. Double check that the retractor is in  
the "Automatic Locking" mode by  
attempting to pull more of the seat  
belt out of the retractor. If you cannot,  
the retractor is in the "Automatic  
Locking" mode.  
OHI038147  
3. Pull the shoulder portion of the  
seat belt all the way out. When the  
shoulder portion of the seat belt  
is fully extended, it will shift the  
retractor to the "Automatic Locking"  
(child restraint) mode.  
If your Child Restraint System  
manufacturer instructs or recommends  
you to use a tether anchor with the lap/  
shoulder belt, refer to the previous pages  
for more information.  
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Information  
When the seat belt is allowed to retract to  
its fully stowed position, the retractor will  
automatically switch from the “Automatic  
Locking” mode to the emergency lock  
mode for normal adult usage.  
WARNING  
If the retractor is not in the “Automatic  
Locking” mode, the child restraint  
can move when your vehicle turns or  
stops suddenly. A child can be seriously  
injured or killed if the child restraint  
is not properly anchored in the car,  
including manually pulling the seat belt  
all the way out to shift the retractor to  
the “Automatic Locking” mode.  
To remove the Child Restraint System,  
press the release button on the buckle  
and then pull the lap/shoulder belt out of  
the Child Restraint System and allow the  
seat belt to retract fully.  
WARNING  
If a child restraint is installed in the  
second row center seat, move the  
second row seat far back as possible, to  
minimize contact with the front center  
air bag.  
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The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.  
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1. Driver’s front air bag  
2. Passenger’s front air bag  
3. Side air bag  
4. Curtain air bag  
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Seats & Safety System  
The vehicles are equipped with a Supplemental Air Bag System for the driver’s seat and  
front passenger’s seats.  
The front air bags are designed to supplement the three-point seat belts. For these air  
bags to provide protection, the seat belts must be worn at all times when driving.  
You can be severely injured or killed in an accident if you are not wearing a seat belt.  
Air bags are designed to supplement seat belts, but do not replace them. Also, air bags  
are not designed to deploy in every collision. In some accidents, the seat belts are the  
only restraint protecting you.  
WARNING  
AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
ALWAYS use seat belts Child Restraint Systems - every trip, every time, everyone!  
Even with air bags, you can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if you are  
improperly belted or not wearing your seat belt when the air bag inflates.  
NEVER place a child in any Child Restraint System or booster seat in the front  
passenger seat, unless the air bag is deactivated.  
An inflating air bag could forcefully strike the infant or child causing serious or fatal  
injuries.  
ABC - Always Buckle Children under age 13 in the back seat. It is the safest place  
for children of any age to ride. If a child age 13 or older must be seated in the front  
seat, he or she must be properly belted and the seat should be moved as far back as  
possible.  
All occupants should sit upright with the seatback in an upright position, centered  
on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and their feet  
on the floor until the vehicle is parked and the vehicle is turned off. If an occupant  
is out of position during an accident, the rapidly deploying air bag may forcefully  
contact the occupant causing serious or fatal injuries.  
You and your passengers should never sit or lean unnecessarily close to the air bags  
or lean against the door or center console.  
Move your seat as far back as possible from front air bags, while still maintaining  
control of the vehicle. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration  
(NHTSA) recommends that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the  
center of the steering wheel and the chest.  
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The seat belt buckle sensors determine  
Where are the air bags?  
if the driver and front passenger's seat  
belts are fastened. These sensors provide  
the ability to control the SRS deployment  
based on whether or not the seat belts are  
fastened, and how severe the impact is.  
Driver’s and passenger’s front air  
bags  
„Driver’s front air bag  
The advanced SRS offers the ability to  
control the air bag inflation within two  
levels. A first stage level is provided for  
moderate-severity impacts. A second  
stage level is provided for more severe  
impacts.  
According to the impact severity, and  
seat belt usage, the SRS Control Module  
(SRSCM) controls the air bag inflation.  
Failure to properly wear seat belts can  
increase the risk or severity of injury in an  
accident.  
OTM030006  
„Passenger’s front air bag  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious injury or  
death from inflating front air bags, take  
the following precautions:  
śꢀ Seat belts must be worn at all times  
to help keep occupants positioned  
properly.  
OTM030007  
śꢀ Move your seat as far back as  
possible from front air bags, while  
still maintaining control of the  
vehicle.  
Your vehicle is equipped with a  
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)  
and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver  
and passenger seating positions.  
śꢀ Never lean against the door or center  
The SRS consists of air bags which are  
located in the center of the steering  
wheel and the passenger’s side front  
panel pad above the glove box.  
The air bags are labeled with the letters  
“AIR BAG” embossed on the pad covers.  
The purpose of the SRS is to provide the  
vehicle’s driver and front passengers with  
additional protection than that offered  
by the seat belt system alone in case of a  
frontal impact of sufficient severity.  
The SRS uses sensors to gather  
information about the driver’s and front  
passenger's seat belt usage and impact  
severity.  
console.  
śꢀ Do not allow the front passenger  
to place their feet or legs on the  
dashboard.  
śꢀ No objects (such as crash pad  
cover, mobile phone holder, cup  
holder, perfume or stickers) should  
be placed over or near the air bag  
modules on the steering wheel,  
instrument panel, windshield glass,  
and the front passenger’s panel  
above the glove box. Such objects  
could cause harm if the vehicle is in a  
crash severe enough to cause the air  
bags to deploy.  
śꢀ Do not attach any objects on the  
front windshield and inside mirror.  
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Side air bags  
„Side air bag  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious injury or  
death from an inflating side air bag and  
front center air bag, take the following  
precautions:  
śꢀ Seat belts must be worn at all times  
to help keep occupants positioned  
properly.  
śꢀ Do not allow passengers to lean their  
heads or bodies onto doors, put their  
arms on the doors, stretch their arms  
out of the window, or place objects  
between the doors and seats.  
OTM030029  
śꢀ Hold the steering wheel at the 9  
o’clock and 3 o’clock positions, to  
minimize the risk of injuries to your  
hands and arms.  
śꢀ Do not use any accessory seat  
covers. This could reduce or prevent  
the effectiveness of the system.  
śꢀ Do not hang other objects except  
clothes. In an accident it may cause  
vehicle damage or personal injury  
especially when air bag is inflated.  
śꢀ Do not place any objects over the  
air bag or between the air bag and  
yourself. Also, do not attach any  
objects around the area the air bag  
inflates such as the door, side door  
glass, front and rear pillar.  
OTM030030  
Your vehicle is equipped with a side air  
bag in each front seat. The purpose of  
the air bag is to provide the vehicle’s  
driver and the front passenger with  
additional protection than that offered by  
the seat belt alone.  
The side air bags are designed to deploy  
during certain side impact collisions,  
depending on the crash severity, angle,  
speed and point of impact.  
The side air bags on both sides of the  
vehicle are designed to deploy when a  
rollover is detected by a rollover sensor.  
(if equipped with rollover sensor)  
The side air bags are not designed to  
deploy in all side impact or rollover  
situations.  
śꢀ Do not place any objects between  
the door and the seat. They may  
become dangerous projectiles if the  
side air bag inflates.  
śꢀ Do not install any accessories on the  
side or near the side air bags.  
śꢀ Do not cause impact to the doors  
when the Engine Start/Stop button  
is in the ON or START position as this  
may cause the side air bags to inflate.  
śꢀ If the seat or seat cover is damaged,  
have the system be serviced by an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
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For vehicles equipped with a rollover  
Curtain air bags  
sensor the side and/or curtain air bags  
and pre-tensioners on both sides of  
the vehicle may deploy if a rollover or  
possible rollover is detected.  
The curtain air bags are not designed  
to deploy in all side impact or rollover  
situations.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious injury or  
death from an inflating curtain air bag,  
take the following precautions:  
OTM030031  
śꢀ All seat occupants must wear  
seat belts at all times to help keep  
occupants positioned properly.  
śꢀ Properly secure Child Restraint  
System as far away from the door as  
possible.  
śꢀ Do not place any objects over the air  
bag. Also, do not attach any objects  
around the area the air bag inflates  
such as the door, side door glass,  
front and rear pillar, roof side rail.  
śꢀ Do not hang other objects except  
clothes, especially hard or breakable  
objects.  
In an accident, it may cause vehicle  
damage or personal injury.  
śꢀ Do not allow passengers to lean their  
heads or bodies onto doors, put their  
arms on the doors, stretch their arms  
out of the window, or place objects  
between the doors and seats.  
OTM030032  
Curtain air bags are located along both  
sides of the roof rails above the front and  
rear doors.  
They are designed to help protect the  
heads of the front seat occupants and  
the rear outboard seat occupants in  
certain side impact collisions.  
The curtain air bags are designed to  
deploy during certain side impact  
collisions, depending on the crash  
severity, angle, speed and impact.  
śꢀ Do not attempt to open or repair  
the side curtain air bags yourself. If  
necessary, have the air bag inspected  
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
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SRS warning light  
How does the air bags system  
operate?  
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)  
air bag warning light on the instrument  
panel displays the air bag symbol  
depicted in the illustration. The system  
checks the air bag electrical system for  
malfunctions. The light indicates that  
there is a potential problem with your  
air bag system, which could include  
your side and/or curtain air bags used  
for rollover protection (if equipped with  
rollover sensor).  
OTMH030008N  
The SRS consists of the following  
components:  
(1) Driver's front air bag module  
(2) Passenger's front air bag module  
(3) Side air bag modules  
(4) Curtain air bag modules  
(5) Retractor pre-tensioner  
(6) Air bag warning light  
(7) SRS control module (SRSCM)/  
Rollover sensor  
WARNING  
If your SRS malfunctions, the air bag  
may not inflate properly during an  
accident, increasing the risk of serious  
injury or death.  
If any of the following conditions occur,  
your SRS is malfunctioning:  
śꢀ The light does not turn on for  
approximately three to six seconds  
when the Engine Start/Stop button is  
in the ON position.  
(8) Front impact sensors  
śꢀ The light stays on after illuminating  
for approximately three to six  
seconds.  
(9) Side impact sensors  
(10) Side pressure sensors  
(11) Seat belt buckle sensor  
(12) Emergency fastening device system  
(13) Occupant classification system  
The SRSCM continually monitors all SRS  
components while the ignition switch  
is ON to determine if a crash impact  
is severe enough to require air bag  
deployment or pre-tensioner seat belt  
deployment.  
śꢀ The light comes on while the vehicle  
is in motion.  
śꢀ The light blinks when the engine is  
running.  
Have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer  
inspect the SRS as soon as possible if  
any of these conditions occur.  
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During a moderate to severe frontal  
collision, sensors will detect the  
vehicle’s rapid deceleration. If the rate of  
deceleration is high enough, the control  
unit will inflate the front air bags, at the  
time and with the force needed.  
The front air bags help protect the driver  
and front passenger by responding to  
frontal impacts in which seat belts alone  
cannot provide adequate restraint. When  
needed, the side air bags help provide  
protection in the event of a side impact  
or rollover by supporting the side upper  
body area.  
śꢀ Air bags are activated (able to  
inflate if necessary) only when the  
Engine Start/Stop button is in the  
ON or START position, and it can be  
activated within about 3 minutes after  
the engine is turned off.  
śꢀ Air bags inflate in the event of certain  
frontal or side collisions to help  
protect the occupants from serious  
physical injury.  
śꢀ There is no single speed at which the  
air bags will inflate. Generally, air bags  
are designed to inflate based upon the  
severity of a collision and its direction.  
These two factors determine whether  
the sensors produce an electronic  
deployment/inflation signal.  
śꢀ The front air bags will completely  
inflate and deflate in an instant. It is  
virtually impossible for you to see the  
air bags inflate during an accident. It is  
much more likely that you will simply  
see the deflated air bags hanging out  
of their storage compartments after  
the collision.  
śꢀ In addition to inflating in serious side  
collisions, vehicles equipped with a  
rollover sensor, side and/or curtain air  
bags will inflate if the sensing system  
detects a rollover.  
When a rollover is detected, curtain  
air bags will remain inflated longer to  
help provide protection from ejection,  
especially when used in conjunction  
with the seat belts. (if equipped with a  
rollover sensor)  
śꢀ To help provide protection, the air  
bags must inflate rapidly. The speed  
of air bag inflation is a consequence  
of extremely short time in which  
to inflate the air bag between the  
occupant and the vehicle structures  
before the occupant impacts those  
structures. This speed of inflation  
reduces the risk of serious or  
lifethreatening injuries and is thus a  
necessary part of air bag design.  
However, the rapid air bag inflation  
can also cause injuries which can  
include facial abrasions, bruises and  
broken bones because the inflation  
speed also causes the air bags to  
expand with a great deal of force.  
śꢀ There are even circumstances under  
which contact with the air bag can  
cause fatal injuries, especially if the  
occupant is positioned excessively  
close to the air bag.  
You can take steps to reduce the risk  
of being injured by an inflating air bag.  
The greatest risk is sitting too close to  
the air bag. An air bag needs about 10  
in. (25 cm) of space to inflate. NHTSA  
recommends that drivers allow at least  
10 in. (25 cm) between the center of the  
steering wheel and the chest.  
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„Driver’s front air bag (1)  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious injury or  
death from an inflating air bag, take the  
following precautions:  
śꢀ NEVER place a child restraint in the  
front passenger seat.  
Always properly restrain children  
under age 13 in the rear seats of the  
vehicle.  
śꢀ Adjust the front passenger’s and  
driver's seats as far to the rear as  
possible while maintaining you to  
maintain full control of the vehicle.  
śꢀ Hold the steering wheel with  
hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock  
positions.  
ODN8039077L  
When the SRSCM detects a sufficiently  
severe impact to the front of the vehicle,  
it will automatically deploy the front air  
bags.  
„Driver’s front air bag (2)  
śꢀ Never place anything or anyone  
between the air bag and the seat  
occupant.  
śꢀ Do not allow the front passenger  
to place their feet or legs on the  
dashboard.  
ODN8039078L  
Upon deployment, tear seams molded  
directly into the pad covers will separate  
under pressure from the expansion of the  
air bags. Further opening of the covers  
allows full inflation of the air bags.  
A fully inflated air bag, in combination  
with a properly worn seat belt, slows the  
driver’s or the front passenger’s forward  
motion, reducing the risk of head and  
chest injury.  
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„Driver’s front air bag (3)  
What to expect after an air bag  
inflates  
After a frontal or side air bag inflates, it  
will deflate very quickly. Air bag inflation  
will not prevent the driver from seeing  
out of the windshield or being able  
to steer. Curtain air bags may remain  
partially inflated for some time after they  
deploy.  
ODN8039079L  
WARNING  
„Passenger’s front air bag  
After an air bag inflates, take the  
following precautions:  
śꢀ Open your windows and doors as  
soon as possible after impact to  
reduce prolonged exposure to the  
smoke and powder released by the  
inflating air bag.  
śꢀ Do not touch the air bag storage  
area’s internal components  
immediately after an air bag has  
inflated. The parts that come into  
contact with an inflating air bag may  
be very hot.  
śꢀ Always wash exposed skin areas  
thoroughly with cold water and mild  
soap.  
ODN8039080L  
After complete inflation, the air bag  
immediately starts deflating, enabling  
the driver to maintain forward visibility  
and the ability to steer or operate other  
controls.  
śꢀ Have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer  
replace the air bag immediately after  
deployment. Air bags are designed to  
be used only once.  
WARNING  
To prevent objects from becoming  
dangerous projectiles when the  
passenger’s air bag inflates:  
śꢀ Do not install or place any objects  
(drink holder, CD holder, stickers,  
etc.) on the front passenger’s panel  
above the glove box where the  
passenger’s air bag is located.  
śꢀ Do not install a container of liquid  
air freshener near the instrument  
cluster or on the instrument panel  
surface.  
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Noise and smoke from inflating air  
bag  
When the air bags inflate, they make a  
loud noise and may produce smoke and  
powder in the air inside of the vehicle.  
This is normal and is a result of the  
Occupant Classification System  
(OCS)  
ignition of the air bag inflator. After the  
air bag inflates, you may feel substantial  
discomfort in breathing because of the  
contact of your chest with both the seat  
belt and the air bag, as well as from  
breathing the smoke and powder. The  
powder may aggravate asthma for some  
people. If you experience breathing  
problems after an air bag deployment,  
seek medical attention immediately.  
Though the smoke and powder are  
nontoxic, they may cause irritation to  
the skin, eyes, nose, throat, etc. If this is  
the case, wash and rinse with cold water  
immediately and seek medical attention  
if the symptoms persist.  
OTMA030003  
Your vehicle is equipped with an  
Occupant Classification System (OCS) in  
the front passenger’s seat.  
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You will find the “PASSENGER AIR BAG  
Main components of the Occupant  
Classification System  
OFF” indicator on the overhead console  
panel. This system detects the conditions  
1-4 in the following table and activates or  
deactivates the front passenger air bag  
based on these conditions.  
śꢀ A detection device located within the  
front passenger seat cushion.  
śꢀ Electronic system to determine  
whether the passenger air bag  
systems should be activated or  
deactivated.  
śꢀ An indicator light located on the  
overhead console which illuminates  
the words “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”  
indicating the front passenger air bag  
system is deactivated.  
Always be sure that you and all vehicle  
occupants are seated properly and  
wearing the seat belt properly for the  
most effective protection by the air bag  
and the seat belt.  
The OCS may not function properly if the  
passenger takes actions which can affect  
the classification system. These include:  
śꢀ The overhead console air bag  
indicator light is interconnected with  
the OCS.  
śꢀ Failing to sit in an upright position.  
śꢀ Leaning against the door or center  
console.  
śꢀ Sitting towards the sides of the front  
The OCS is designed to help detect  
the presence of a properly-seated  
front passenger and determine if the  
passenger’s front air bag should be  
enabled (may inflate) or not.  
The purpose is to help reduce the risk  
of injury or death from an inflating air  
bag to certain front passenger seat  
occupants, such as children, by requiring  
the air bag to be automatically turned  
OFF.  
of the seat.  
śꢀ Putting their legs on the dashboard or  
resting them on other locations which  
reduce the passenger weight on the  
front seat.  
śꢀ Wearing the seat belt improperly.  
śꢀ Reclining the seatback.  
śꢀ Wearing thick clothes like ski wear or  
hip protection wear.  
śꢀ Putting an additional thick cushion on  
For example, if a child restraint of the  
type specified in the regulations is on the  
seat, the occupant classification sensor  
can detect it and cause the air bag to  
turn OFF.  
the seat.  
śꢀ Putting electrical devices (for  
example, notebook, satellite radio) on  
the seat with inverter charging.  
Front passenger seat adult occupants  
who are properly seated and wearing the  
seat belt properly, should not cause the  
passenger air bag to be automatically  
turned OFF. For smaller adults it may turn  
OFF, however, if the occupant does not  
sit in the seat properly (for example, by  
not sitting upright, by sitting on the edge  
of the seat, or by otherwise being out of  
position), this could cause the sensor to  
turn the air bag OFF.  
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Condition and operation in the front passenger Occupant Classification System  
Indicator/Warning light  
Devices  
Condition detected by the  
occupant classification system  
“PASSENGER  
AIR BAG OFF”  
indicator light  
Front  
passenger air  
bag  
SRS warning  
light  
*1  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Activated  
1. Adult  
*2  
2. Infant or child restraint  
On  
Deactivated  
*3 *4  
system with 12 months old  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
Deactivated  
Activated  
3. Unoccupied  
4. Malfunction in the system  
*1 :  
The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the  
front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her  
physique and posture.  
*2 :  
Do not allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. When a larger child who has  
outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may  
recognize him/her as an adult depending upon his/her physique or sitting position.  
*3 :  
*4 :  
Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.  
The PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator may turn on or off when a child above 12  
months to 12 years old (with or without child restraint system) sits in the front passenger  
seat. This is a normal condition.  
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WARNING  
Riding in an improper position or placing weight on the front passenger’s seat when  
it is unoccupied by a passenger adversely affects the OCS. To reduce the risk of  
serious injury or death:  
śꢀ NEVER put a heavy load in the front seat or seatback  
pocket, or hang any items on the front passenger  
seat.  
OHI038163  
śꢀ NEVER place your feet on the front passenger  
seatback.  
OHI038156  
śꢀ NEVER sit with your hips shifted towards the front of  
the seat.  
OHI038155  
śꢀ NEVER ride with the seatback reclined when the  
vehicle is moving.  
OHI038157  
śꢀ NEVER place your feet or legs on the dashboard.  
OHI039192N  
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śꢀ NEVER lean on the door or center console or sit on  
one side of the front passenger seat.  
OHI038158  
śꢀ Do not sit on the passenger seat wearing heavily  
padded clothes such as ski wear and hip protector.  
OJX1039069  
OJX1039070  
OJX1039071  
OJX1039072  
śꢀ Do not use car seat accessories such as thick blankets  
and cushions which cover up the car seat surface.  
śꢀ Do not place electronic devices such as laptops, DVD  
player, or conductive materials such as water bottles  
on the passenger seat.  
śꢀ Do not use electronic devices such as laptops and  
satellite radios which use inverter chargers.  
śꢀ If large quantity of liquid has been spilled on the  
passenger seat, the air bag warning light may  
illuminate or malfunction.  
Therefore, make sure the seat has been completely  
dried before driving the vehicle.  
śꢀ Do not place sharp objects on the front passenger seat. These may damage the  
occupant detection system, if they puncture the seat cushion.  
śꢀ Do not place any items under the front passenger seat.  
śꢀ When changing or replacing the seat or seat cover, use original items only.  
The OCS has been developed based on using original HYUNDAI car seats only.  
Altering or changing the authentic parts may result in system malfunction and  
increase risk of injury when in collision. Any of the above could interfere with the  
proper operation of the OCS sensor thereby increasing the risk of an injury in an  
accident.  
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WARNING  
NEVER allow an adult passenger to ride  
in the front passenger seat when the  
“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indicator  
is illuminated. During a collision, the  
air bag will not inflate if the indicator  
is illuminated. Have your passenger  
reposition themselves in the seat. If the  
“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indicator  
remains illuminated after the passenger  
repositions themselves properly  
OHI038118  
and the vehicle is restarted, have  
Proper seated position for OCS  
the passenger move to the rear seat  
because the air bag will not inflate.  
If the “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”  
indicator is on when an adult is seated  
in the front passenger seat, place the  
Engine Start/Stop button in the OFF  
position and ask the passenger to sit  
properly (sitting upright with the seat  
back in an upright position, centered  
on the seat cushion with their seat belt  
on, legs comfortably extended and their  
feet on the floor). Restart the engine and  
have the person remain in that position.  
This will allow the system to detect the  
person and to enable the passenger air  
bag. If the “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”  
indicator is still on, ask the passenger to  
move to the rear seat.  
NOTICE  
The “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF”  
indicator generally illuminates for  
approximately 4 seconds after the  
Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON  
or START position. But, if the Engine  
START/STOP button is pressed to the  
ON or START position within 3 minutes  
after the engine is turned OFF, the  
indicator does not illuminate. If the  
front passenger seat is occupied,  
the OCS will then classify the front  
passenger after several more seconds.  
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Seats & Safety System  
Do not install a Child Restraint  
System on the Front Passenger’s  
Seat  
Why didn’t my air bag go off in a  
collision?  
There are certain types of accidents in  
which the air bag would not be expected  
to provide additional protection. These  
include rear impacts, second or third  
collisions in multiple impact accidents,  
as well as low speed impacts. Damage to  
the vehicle indicates a collision energy  
absorption, and is not an indicator of  
whether or not an air bag should have  
inflated.  
Air bag collision sensors  
OHI039193N  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of an air bag  
deploying unexpectedly and causing  
serious injury or death:  
śꢀ Do not hit or allow any objects to  
impact the locations where air bags  
or sensors are installed.  
Even though your vehicle is equipped  
with the OCS, never install a child  
restraint in the front passenger’s seat.  
An inflating air bag can forcefully strike a  
child or child restraint resulting in serious  
or fatal injury.  
WARNING  
śꢀ Do not perform maintenance on or  
around the air bag sensors. If the  
location or angle of the sensors is  
altered, the air bags may deploy  
when they should not or may not  
deploy when they should.  
NEVER use a rearward facing Child  
Restraint on a seat protected by an  
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH  
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can  
occur.  
śꢀ Installing bumper guards with non-  
genuine Hyundai or non-equivalent  
parts may adversely affect the  
collision and airbag deployment  
performance.  
śꢀ Press the Engine Start/Stop button to  
the OFF or ACC position and wait for  
3 minutes when the vehicle is being  
towed to prevent inadvertent air bag  
deployment.  
śꢀ Have all air bag repairs performed by  
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
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OTM030009/OTM030010/OTM030011/OTM030035/OTM030036/OTM030037  
1. SRS control module / Rollover sensor  
2. Front impact sensor  
4. Side impact sensor (Acceleration)  
5. Side impact sensor (Acceleration)  
3. Side impact sensor (Pressure)  
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Side and curtain air bags  
Air bag inflation conditions  
Side and curtain air bags are designed  
to inflate when an impact is detected  
by side collision sensors depending on  
the severity, speed or angles of impact  
resulting from a side impact collision.  
Although the driver’s and front  
passenger’s air bags are designed to  
inflate in frontal collisions, they also may  
inflate in other types of collisions if the  
front impact sensors detect a sufficient  
impact. Side and curtain air bags are  
designed to inflate in side impact  
collisions, but they may inflate in other  
collisions if the side impact sensors  
detect a sufficient impact.  
Also, the side and curtain air bags are  
designed to inflate when a rollover  
is detected by a rollover sensor. (if  
equipped with rollover sensor)  
OTM030014  
Front air bags  
Front air bags are designed to inflate  
in a frontal collision depending on the  
severity of impact of the front collision.  
If the vehicle chassis is impacted by  
bumps or objects on unimproved roads,  
the air bags may deploy. Drive carefully  
on unimproved roads or on surfaces not  
designed for vehicle traffic to prevent  
unintended air bag deployment.  
OTM030013  
OTM030033  
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Air bag non-inflation conditions  
OTM030017  
Front air bags may not inflate in side  
OTM030015  
impact collisions, because occupants  
move in the direction of the collision,  
and thus in side impacts, front air bag  
deployment would not provide additional  
occupant protection.  
However, side and curtain air bags  
and front center air bag may inflate  
depending on the severity of impact.  
In certain low-speed collisions the air  
bags may not deploy. The air bags are  
designed not to deploy in such cases  
because they may not provide benefits  
beyond the protection of the seat belts.  
OTM030016  
Front air bags are not designed to inflate  
in rear collisions, because occupants  
are moved backward by the force of the  
impact. In this case, inflated air bags  
would not provide any additional benefit.  
OTM030034  
In an angled collision, the force of impact  
may direct the occupants in a direction  
where the air bags would not be able to  
provide any additional benefit, and thus  
the sensors may not deploy any air bags.  
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OTM030018  
OTM030019  
Just before impact, drivers often brake  
heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the  
front portion of the vehicle causing it  
to “ride” under a vehicle with a higher  
ground clearance. Air bags may not  
inflate in this “underride” situation  
because deceleration forces that are  
detected by sensors may be significantly  
reduced by such “underride” collisions.  
Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle  
collides with objects such as utility poles  
or trees, where the point of impact is  
concentrated and the collision energy is  
absorbed by the vehicle structure.  
OTM030041  
Front air bags may not inflate in  
rollover accidents because front air bag  
deployment would not provide additional  
occupant protection.  
However, the side and curtain air bags  
and front center air bag may inflate in a  
rollover situation, when it is detected by  
the rollover sensor.  
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SRS care  
WARNING  
The SRS is virtually maintenance-free  
and there are no parts you can safely  
service by yourself. If the SRS air bag  
warning light does not illuminate when  
the Engine Start/Stop button is in the  
ON position, or continuously remains  
on, have the system be immediately  
inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer.  
Any work on the SRS system, such as  
removing, installing, repairing, or any  
work on the steering wheel, the front  
passenger’s panel, front seats and roof  
rails be performed by an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer. Improper handling of  
the SRS system may result in serious  
personal injury.  
To reduce the risk of serious injury or  
death take the following precautions:  
śꢀ Do not attempt to modify or  
disconnect the SRS components or  
wiring, including the addition of any  
kind of badges to the pad covers or  
modifications to the body structure.  
śꢀ Do not place objects over or near  
the air bag modules on the steering  
wheel, instrument panel, and the  
front passenger’s panel above the  
glove box.  
śꢀ Clean the air bag pad covers with  
a soft cloth moistened with plain  
water. Solvents or cleaners could  
adversely affect the air bag covers  
and proper deployment of the  
system.  
śꢀ Always have inflated air bags be  
replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer.  
śꢀ If components of the air bag system  
must be discarded, or if the vehicle  
must be scrapped, certain safety  
precautions must be observed.  
Consult an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer for the necessary information.  
Failure to follow these precautions  
could increase the risk of personal  
injury.  
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Additional safety precautions  
Air bag warning labels  
Passengers should not move out of  
or change seats while the vehicle is  
moving. A passenger who is not wearing  
a seat belt during a crash or emergency  
stop can be thrown against the inside of  
the vehicle, against other occupants, or  
be ejected from the vehicle.  
Do not use any accessories on seat  
belts. Devices claiming to improve  
occupant comfort or reposition the seat  
belt can reduce the protection provided  
by the seat belt and increase the chance  
of serious injury in a crash.  
Do not modify the front seats.  
Modification of the front seats could  
interfere with the operation of the  
supplemental restraint system sensing  
components or side air bags.  
Do not place items under the front  
seats. Placing items under the front seats  
could interfere with the operation of the  
supplemental restraint system sensing  
components and wiring harnesses.  
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Air bag warning labels, required by the  
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety  
Administration (NHTSA), are attached  
to alert the driver and passengers of  
potential risks of the air bag system. Be  
sure to read all of the information about  
the air bags that are installed on your  
vehicle in this Owners Manual.  
Do not cause impact to the doors.  
Impact to the doors when the Engine  
Start/Stop button is in the ON or START  
position may cause the air bags to  
inflate.  
Modifications to accommodate  
disabilities. If you require modification  
to your vehicle to accommodate  
a disability, contact the HYUNDAI  
Customer Connect Center at 800-633-  
5151.  
Adding equipment to or modifying  
your air bag equipped vehicle  
If you modify your vehicle by changing  
your vehicle’s frame, bumper system,  
front end or side sheet metal or ride  
height, this may affect the operation of  
your vehicle’s air bag system.  
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