Get Safety System of Your Vehicle Guide for Hyundai Tucson SUV 2020

Safety system of your vehicle

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

You will find many safety precautions

and recommendations throughout

this section, and throughout this man-

ual.The safety precautions in this sec-

tion are among the most important.

Restrain All Children

Driver Distraction

All children under age 13 should ride Driver distraction presents a serious

in your vehicle properly restrained in and potentially deadly danger, espe-

a rear seat, not the front seat. Infants cially for inexperienced drivers. Safety

and small children should be should be the first concern when

restrained in an appropriate child behind the wheel and drivers need to

restraint. Larger children should use be aware of the wide array of potential

a booster seat with the lap/shoulder distractions, such as drowsiness,

belt until they can use the seat belt reaching for objects, eating, personal

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

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.

properly without a booster seat.

grooming, other passengers, and

using cellular phones.

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 driv-

ing. To reduce your risk of distraction

or getting into an accident:

Air Bag Hazards

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 prop-

erly restrained. Infants, young chil-

dren, and shorter adults are at the

greatest risk of being injured by an

inflating air bag. Follow all instruc-

tions and warnings in this manual.

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• ALWAYS set up your mobile devices

(i.e., MP3 players, phones, naviga-

tion units, etc.) when your vehicle is

parked or safely stopped.

• ONLY use your mobile device when

allowed by laws and when conditions

permit safe use. NEVER text or

email while driving. Most states have

laws prohibiting drivers from texting.

Some states and cities also prohibit

drivers from using handheld phones.

Control Your Speed

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe

Condition

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 condi-

tions, regardless of the maximum

speed posted.

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical

failure can be extremely hazardous. To

reduce the possibility of such prob-

lems, check your tire pressures and

condition frequently, and perform all

regularly scheduled maintenance.

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• NEVER let the use of a mobile

device distract you from driving. You

have a responsibility to your passen-

gers 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.

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Safety system of your vehicle

SEATS

Front seats

(1) Forward and backward

(2) Seatback angle

(3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s seat)

(4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)*

(5) Seat warmer*

(6) Air ventilation seat*

(7) Head restraint

Rear seats

(8) Seatback angle and folding

(9) Head restraint

(10) Armrest

(11) Seat warmer*

* : if equipped

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The National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA) recommends

that drivers allow at least 10 inches

(25 cm) between the center of the

steering wheel and their chest.

Safety Precautions

• Do not allow the front passen-

ger to place feet or legs on the

dashboard to minimize the

risk of leg injuries.

Adjusting the seats so that you are sit-

ting in a safe, comfortable position

plays an important role in driver and

passenger safety together with the

seat belts and air bags in an accident.

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WARNING

Seat belts

Always fasten your seat belt before

starting any trip.

At all times, passengers should sit

upright and be properly restrained.

Infants and small children must be

restrained in appropriate child

restraint systems. Adults and chil-

dren who have outgrown a booster

seat must be restrained using the

seat belts.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death from an inflating

air bag, take the following pre-

cautions:

• Adjust the driver's seat as far

to the rear as possible while

maintaining the ability to

maintain full control of the

vehicle.

Do not use a cushion that

reduces friction between the seat

and the passenger. The passen-

ger’s hips may slide under the

lap portion of the seat belt during

an accident or a sudden stop.

Serious or fatal internal injuries

could result because the seat

belt cannot operate properly.

• Adjust the front passenger

seat as far to the rear as pos-

sible.

Air bags

• Hold the steering wheel by the

rim with hands at the 9 o'clock

and 3 o'clock positions to

minimize the risk of injuries to

your hands and arms.

• NEVER place anything or any-

one between the steering

wheel and the air bag.

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.

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Safety system of your vehicle

Front Seats

• Use extreme caution when

picking up small objects

trapped under the seats or

between the seat and the cen-

ter console. Your hands might

be cut or injured by the sharp

edges of the seat mechanism.

WARNING

Take the following precautions

when adjusting your seat belt:

• NEVER use one seat belt for

more than one occupant.

• Always position the seatback

upright with the lap portion of

the seat belt snug and low

across the hips.

• NEVER allow children or small

infants to ride in a passenger’s

lap.

• Do not route the seat belt

across your neck, across sharp

edges, or reroute the shoulder

strap away from your body.

• Do not allow the seat belt to

become caught or jammed.

Take the following precautions

when adjusting your seat:

• NEVER attempt to adjust the

seat while the vehicle is mov-

ing. The seat could respond

with unexpected movement

and may cause loss of vehicle

control resulting in an acci-

dent.

• Do not place anything under

the front seats. Loose objects

in the driver’s foot area could

interfere with the operation of

the foot pedals, causing an

accident.

CAUTION

To prevent injury:

• Do not adjust your seat while

wearing your seat belt.

Moving the seat cushion for-

ward may cause strong pres-

sure on your abdomen.

• Do not allow your hands or

fingers to get caught in the

seat mechanisms while the

seat is moving.

• Do not allow anything to inter-

fere with the normal position

and proper locking of the seat-

back.

• Do not place a cigarette lighter

on the floor or seat. When you

operate the seat, gas may exit

out of the lighter causing a fire.

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Forward and rearward adjustment

Manual adjustment

The front seat can be adjusted by

using the levers located on the out-

side of the seat cushion. Before driv-

ing, adjust the seat to the proper

position so that you can easily con-

trol the steering wheel, foot pedals

and controls on the instrument

panel.

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Seatback angle

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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.

3. Release the lever and make sure

the seatback is locked in place.

(The lever MUST return to its orig-

inal position for the seatback to

lock.)

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.

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Safety system of your vehicle

Reclining seatback

Seat belts must be snug against your

hips and chest to work properly.

When the seatback is reclined, the

shoulder belt cannot do its job

because it will not be snug against

your chest. Instead, it will be in front

of you. During an accident, you could

be thrown into the seat belt, causing

neck or other injuries.

The more the seatback is reclined,

the greater chance the passenger’s

hips will slide under the lap belt or

the passenger’s neck will strike the

shoulder belt.

Sitting in a reclined position when

the vehicle is in motion can be dan-

gerous. Even when buckled up, the

protection of your restraint system

(seat belts and air bags) is greatly

reduced by reclining your seatback.

WARNING

NEVER ride with a reclined

seatback when the vehicle is

moving.

Riding with a reclined seatback

increases your chance of seri-

ous or fatal injuries in the event

of a collision or sudden stop.

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Seat cushion height

To change the height of the seat

cushion:

• Push down on the lever several

times, to lower the seat cushion.

• Pull up on the lever several times,

to raise the seat cushion.

Drivers and passengers should

ALWAYS sit well back in their

seats, properly belted, and with

the seatbacks upright.

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Power adjustment

NOTICE

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 easi-

ly control the steering wheel, foot

pedals and controls on the instru-

ment panel.

To prevent damage to the seats:

• Always stop adjusting the seats

when the seat has moved as far

forward or rearward as possible.

• Do not adjust the seats for

longer than necessary when the

engine is turned off. This may

result in unnecessary battery

drain.

• Do not operate two or more

seats at the same time.This may

result in an electrical malfunc-

tion.

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WARNING

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Forward and rearward adjustment

To move the seat forward or rearward:

1. Push the control switch forward or

rearward.

NEVER allow children in the

vehicle unattended. The power

seats are operable when the

engine is turned off.

2. Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

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Safety system of your vehicle

Reclining seatback

Seat belts must be snug against your

hips and chest to work properly.

When the seatback is reclined, the

shoulder belt cannot do its job

because it will not be snug against

your chest. Instead, it will be in front

of you. During an accident, you could

be thrown into the seat belt, causing

neck or other injuries.

The more the seatback is reclined,

the greater chance the passenger's

hips will slide under the lap belt or

the passenger’s neck will strike the

shoulder belt.

Sitting in a reclined position when

the vehicle is in motion can be dan-

gerous. Even when buckled up, the

protections of your restraint system

(seat belts and air bags) is greatly

reduced by reclining your seatback.

WARNING

NEVER ride with a reclined seat-

back when the vehicle is moving.

Riding with a reclined seatback

increases your chance of serious

or fatal injuries in the event of a

collision or sudden stop.

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Seatback angle

To adjust the seatback:

1. Rotate the top of control switch

forward or rearward.

2. Release the switch once the seat-

back reaches the desired position.

Driver and passengers should

ALWAYS sit well back in their

seats, properly belted, and with

the seatbacks upright.

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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.

2

Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

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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.

Lumbar support

(for driver's seat, if equipped)

The lumbar support can be adjusted

by pressing the lumbar support

switch.

• Press the front portion of the

switch to increase support or the

rear portion of the switch to

decrease support.

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Safety system of your vehicle

Seatback pocket

Rear 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

• Never allow passengers to sit

on top of the folded down

seatback while the vehicle is

moving. This is not a proper

seating position and no seat

belts are available for use.

This could result in serious

injury or death in case of an

accident or sudden stop.

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To fold down the rear seatback:

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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.

The seatback pocket is provided on

the back of the front seatbacks.

CAUTION

• Objects carried on the folded

down seatback should not

extend higher than the top of

the front seatbacks. This

could allow cargo to slide for-

ward and cause injury or dam-

age during sudden stops.

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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4. Fold the seatback toward the front 5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull

of the vehicle.

the seatback rearward. Pull the

seatback firmly until it clicks into

place. Make sure the seatback is

locked in place.

When you return the seatback to

its upright position, always be sure

it has locked into position by push-

ing on the top of the seatback.

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3. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in

the pocket between the rear seat-

back and cushion, and insert the

rear seat belt webbing in the guide

to prevent the seat belt from being

damaged.

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Safety system of your vehicle

Armrest

WARNING

When returning the rear seat-

back from a folded to an upright

position, hold the seatback and

return it slowly. Ensure that the

seatback is completely locked

into its upright position by

pushing on the top of the seat-

back. In an accident or sudden

stop, the unlocked seatback

could allow cargo to move for-

ward with great force and enter

the passenger compartment,

which could result in serious

injury or death.

Make sure the engine is off, the

shift lever is in P (Park), and the

parking brake is securely applied

whenever loading or unloading

cargo. Failure to take these steps

may allow the vehicle to move if

the shift lever is inadvertently

moved to another position.

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The armrest is located in the center

of the rear seat. Pull the armrest

down by using the strap from the

seatback to use it.

You will find cup holders on the cen-

ter armrest.

WARNING

Do not place objects in the rear

seats, since they cannot be

properly secured and may hit

vehicle occupants in a collision

causing serious injury or death.

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Head restraints

•

CAUTION

The vehicle’s front and rear seats

have adjustable head restraints. The

head restraints provide comfort for

passengers, but more importantly

they are designed to help protect

passengers from whiplash and other

neck and spinal injuries during an

accident, especially in a rear impact

collision.

• Be careful when loading

cargo through the rear pas-

senger seats to prevent dam-

age to the vehicle interior.

• When cargo is loaded through

the rear passenger seats,

ensure the cargo is properly

secured to prevent it from

moving while driving.

• Unsecured cargo in the pas-

senger compartment can

cause damage to the vehicle

or injury to it’s occupants.

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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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death in an accident,

take the following precautions

when adjusting your head

restraints:

• NEVER adjust the head

restraint position of the dri-

ver’s seat when the vehicle is

in motion.

• Adjust the head restraint as

close to the passenger’s head

as possible. Do not use a seat

cushion that holds the body

away from the seatback.

• Always properly adjust the

head restraints for all passen-

gers BEFORE starting the

vehicle.

• NEVER let anyone ride in a

seat with the head restraints

removed or reversed.

• Make sure the head restraint

locks into position after adjust-

ing it.

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Safety system of your vehicle

Front seat head restraints

NOTICE

To prevent damage, NEVER hit or

pull on the head restraints.

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Forward and rearward adjustment

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The headrest may be adjusted for-

ward to 3 different positions by

pulling the headrest forward to the

desired detent. To adjust the head-

rest to it’s furthest rearwards posi-

tion, pull it fully forward to the farthest

position and release it.

The vehicle's front seats are

equipped with adjustable head

restraints for both safety and com-

fort.

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■ Manual seat

2

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Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the head restraint:

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■ Power seat

NOTICE

If you recline the seatback towards

the front with the head restraint

and seat cushion raised, the head

restraint may come in contact with

the sunvisor or other parts of the

vehicle.

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

To lower the head restraint:

1. Push and hold the release button

(2) on the head restraint support.

2. Lower the head restraint to the

desired position (3).

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Removal/Reinstallation

To remove the head restraint:

1. Recline the seatback (2) rearward

using the seatback angle lever/

switch (1).

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Safety system of your vehicle

■ Manual seat

2. Raise the head restraint as far as it

can go.

3. Press the head restraint release

button (3) while pulling upward on

the head restraint (4).

3. Recline the seatback (4) forward

using the seatback angle lever/

switch (3).

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■ Power seat

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To reinstall the head restraint:

1. Put the head restraint poles (2) into

the holes while pressing the

release button (1).

2. Adjust the head restraint to the

appropriate height.

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Rear seat head restraints

2

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Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the head restraint:

1. Pull it up to the desired position (1). 1. Raise the head restraint as far as

it can go.

To lower the head restraint:

1. Push and hold the release button

(2) on the head restraint support.

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Removal/Reinstallation

To remove the head restraint:

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The rear seats are equipped with

head restraints in all seating posi-

tions for passenger's safety and

comfort.

2. Press the head restraint release

button (1) while pulling the head

restraint up (2).

2. Lower the head restraint to the

desired position (3).

To reinstall the head restraint:

1. Put the head restraint poles into

the holes (3) while pressing the

release button (1).

2. Adjust the head restraint to the

appropriate height.

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Safety system of your vehicle

■ Type A

Heated Seats and Ventilated

Seats

Front seat heaters (if equipped)

• People taking medication that

can cause drowsiness or

sleepiness.

Seat heaters are provided to warm

the seats during cold weather.

WARNING

NEVER place anything on the

seat that insulates against heat

when the seat heater is in opera-

tion, such as a blanket or seat

cushion. This may cause the

seat warmer to overheat, caus-

ing a burn or damage to the seat.

The seat warmers can cause a

SERIOUS BURN, even at low

temperatures and especially if

used for long periods of time.

Passengers must be able to feel

if the seat is becoming too warm

so they can turn it off, if needed.

People who cannot detect tem-

perature change or pain to the

skin should use extreme cau-

tion, especially the following

types of passengers:

• Infants, children, elderly or

disabled persons, or hospital

outpatients.

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■ Type B

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the seat

heater and seats:

• Never use a solvent such as

paint thinner, benzene, alcohol

or gasoline to clean the seats.

• Do not place heavy or sharp

objects on seats equipped with

seat heater.

• Do not change the seat cover. It

may damage the seat heater.

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When the engine is running, the seat

heaters may be operated. Press the

driver's side button to heat the driver

seat or press the passenger side but-

ton to heat the passenger seat.

• People with sensitive skin or

who burn easily.

• Fatigued individuals.

• Intoxicated individuals.

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During mild weather or under condi- • When pressing the switch for more

Front ventilated seats

(if equipped)

tions where the operation of the seat

heater is not needed, keep the switch-

es in the OFF position.

than 1.5 seconds with the seat

heater operating, the seat heater

will turn OFF.

■ Type A

2

• Manual temperature control

• The seat heater defaults to the OFF

position each time the ignition

switch is turned to the ON position.

Each time you press the front seat

heater button, the temperature set-

ting of the seat is changed as fol-

lows :

i

Information

With the seat heater switch in the ON

position, the heating system in the seat

turns off or on automatically depend-

ing on the seat temperature.

→

OFF

HIGH (

)

→

LOW (

)

MIDDLE (

)

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• Automatic temperature control

■ Type B

The front seat heater will automat-

ically adjust the temperature level

after an extended period of time in

order to reduce long term exposure

with the seat heater.

→

OFF

HIGH (

)

30 MIN

→

60 MIN

LOW (

)

MIDDLE (

)

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If you re-select the HIGH tempera-

ture mode by pressing the front

seat heater button, the automatic

timer will reset and start again.

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Safety system of your vehicle

The ventilated seats are provided to • The ventilated seats defaults to • Do not change the seat covers. It

cool the front seats by blowing air

through small vent holes on the sur-

face of the seat cushions and seat-

backs.

When the operation of the ventilated

seat is not needed, keep the switch-

es in the OFF position.

When the engine is running, the ven-

tilated seats may be operated. Press

the driver's side button to cool the

driver seat or press the passenger

side button to cool the passenger

seat.

the OFF position each time the

ignition switch is turned to the ON

position.

may damage the ventilated seat.

• If the air vents do not operate,

restart the vehicle. If there is no

change, have the vehicle

inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the air ven-

tilation seat:

• Use the ventilated seats only

when the climate control system

is ON. Using the ventilated seats

for prolonged periods with the

climate control system OFF

could cause the ventilated seat

to malfunction.

• Never use a solvent such as

paint thinner, benzene, alcohol

or gasoline to clean the seats.

• Each time you press the ventilated

seats button, the temperature set-

ting of the seat is changed as fol-

lows:

• Avoid spilling liquids on the sur-

face of the front seats and seat-

backs; this may cause the air

vent holes to become blocked

and not work properly.

• 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.

→

OFF

HIGH (

)

→

LOW (

)

MIDDLE (

)

• When pressing the switch for more

than 1.5 seconds with the ventilat-

ed seat operating, the operation

will turn OFF.

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• Manual temperature control

Rear seat heaters (if equipped)

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Information

Each time you press the rear seat

heater button, the temperature set-

ting of the seat is changed as fol-

lows :

With the seat heater switch in the ON

position, the heating system in the seat

turns off or on automatically depend-

ing on the seat temperature.

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OFF

→

HIGH (

)

→

LOW (

)

• Automatic temperature control

The rear seat heater will automati-

cally adjust the temperature level

after an extended period of time in

order to reduce long term exposure

with the seat heater.

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When the engine is running, the rear

seat heaters may be operated. Press

the button on the door press the pas-

senger side button to heat the pas-

senger seat.

→

OFF

HIGH (

)

LOW (

)

30 MIN

During mild weather or under condi-

tions where the operation of the seat

heater is not needed, keep the

switches in the OFF position.

If you re-select the HIGH tempera-

ture mode by pressing the rear

seat heater button, the automatic

timer will reset and start again.

• The seat heater defaults to the

OFF position whenever the ignition

switch is placed in the ON position.

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Safety system of your vehicle

SEAT BELTS

This section describes how to use the

seat belts properly. It also describes

some of the things to avoid when

using seat belts.

• Do not wear the shoulder belt

under your arm or behind your

back.

• Always wear both the shoul-

der portion and lap portion of

the lap/shoulder belt.

• Do not use the seat belt if it is

twisted. A twisted seat belt

will not protect you properly

in an accident.

• Do not use a seat belt if the

webbing or hardware is dam-

aged.

• Do not latch the seat belt into

the buckles of other seats.

• NEVER unfasten the seat belt

while driving. This may cause

loss of vehicle control result-

ing in an accident.

• Make sure there is nothing in

the buckle interfering with the

seat belt latch mechanism.

This may prevent the seat belt

from fastening securely.

WARNING

Seat belts must be used by ALL

passengers whenever the vehi-

cle is moving.Take the following

precautions when adjusting and

wearing seat belts:

• ALWAYS properly restrain

children under age 13 in the

rear seats.

• NEVER allow children to ride

in the front passenger seat. If

a child age 13 or older must be

seated in the front seat, move

the seat as far back as possi-

ble and properly restrain them

in the seat.

• NEVER allow an infant or child

to be carried on an occupant’s

lap.

Seat Belt Safety Precautions

Always fasten your seat belt and

make sure all passengers have fas-

tened their seat belts before starting

any trip. Air bags are designed to

supplement the seat belt as an addi-

tional safety device, but they are not a

substitute. Most states require all

occupants of a vehicle to wear seat

belts.

• NEVER ride with the seatback

reclined when the vehicle is

moving.

• Do not allow children to share

a seat or seat belt.

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Seat Belt Warning Light

Seat belt warning light

Conditions

Vehicle

Speed

Unbuckled

Buckled

Below 3 mph

Warning Pattern

Light (Blink) Chime

6 seconds

• 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.

Seat Belt

2

6 seconds

None

6 seconds

None

(5 km/h)

Buckled →

3 mph~

6 mph

6 seconds

Unbuckled

Above 6 mph 6 sec. ON / 24 sec. OFF

WARNING

(10 km/h)

(11 times)

Above 6 mph

(10 km/h)

6 seconds *¹

Damaged seat belts and seat

belt assemblies will not operate

properly. Always replace:

• Frayed, contaminated, or dam-

aged webbing

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Unbuckled

↓

Stop *²

Below 3 mph

(5 km/h)

Driver's seat belt warning

The driver's seat belt warning light

and chime will come on according to

the following table when the ignition

switch is in the ON position.

*¹: The Warning Pattern repeats 11 times with

an interval of 24 seconds. If the driver’s seat

belt is buckled, the light will stop within 6

seconds and chime will stop immediately.

*²: The light will stop within 6 seconds and

chime will stop immediately.

• Damaged hardware

• The entire seat belt assembly

after it has been worn in an

accident, even if damage to

webbing or assembly is not

apparent

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Safety system of your vehicle

Seat Belt Restraint System

Warning

Pattern

Conditions

Seat Belt-Driver's 3-point sys-

tem with emergency locking

retractor

Vehicle

Speed

Seat Belt

Light-Blink

Unbuckled

6 seconds

Continuously

6 seconds

Above 6mph

(10 km/h)

Unbuckled

Buckled

Above 6mph

(10 km/h)

Continuously *¹

Buckled →

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Unbuckled

Below 6mph

(10 km/h)

None

Front passenger's seat belt warning

The front passenger's seat belt

warning light will activate to the fol-

lowing table when the ignition switch

is in "ON" position.

*¹: The seat belt warning light will go off if the

vehicle speed decreases below 3 mph (5

km/h). If the vehicle speed increases above

3 mph (5 km/h), the warning light will blink

again.

OHSS038101

To fasten your seat belt:

Pull the seat belt out of the retractor

and insert the metal tab (1) into the

buckle (2). There will be an audible

"click" when the tab locks into the

buckle.

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NOTICE

If you are not able to smoothly pull

enough of the seat belt out from

the retractor, firmly pull the seat

belt out and release it. After

release, you will be able to pull the

belt out smoothly.

2

OHSS038102L

OHSS038102

You should place the lap belt (1) por-

tion across your hips and the shoul-

der belt (2) portion across your chest.

The seat belt automatically adjusts to

the proper length after the lap belt por-

tion 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.

WARNING

Improperly positioned seat belts

may increase the risk of serious

injury in an accident.Take the fol-

lowing precautions when adjust-

ing the seat belt:

• Position the lap portion of the

seat belt as low as possible

across your hips, not on your

waist, so that it fits snugly.

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Safety system of your vehicle

■ Front seat

Rear Seat Belt – Passenger's 3-

point system with convertible

locking retractor

• Position one arm under the

shoulder belt and the other over

the belt, as shown in the illus-

tration.

• Always position the shoulder

belt anchor into the locked

position at the appropriate

height.

This type of seat belt combines the

features of both an emergency locking

retractor seat belt and an automatic

locking retractor seat belt. Convertible

retractor type seat belts are installed in

the rear seat positions to help accom-

modate the installation of child

restraint systems. Although a convert-

ible retractor is also installed in the

front passenger seat position, NEVER

place any infant/child restraint system

in the front seat of the vehicle.

• Never position the shoulder

belt across your neck or face.

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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.

Height adjustment

You can adjust the height of the

shoulder belt anchor to one of the

four different positions for maximum

comfort and safety.

The shoulder portion should be

adjusted so it lies across your chest

and midway over your shoulder near-

est the door, not over your neck.

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2. Insert the small tongue plate (A)

into the primary buckle (B) located

on the right hand (passenger) side

of the center seat. Insert the buck-

le until an audible "click" is heard,

indicating that the latch is locked.

Make sure the belt is not twisted.

To fasten the rear center seat

belt

2

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OTLE035110

OTL035113

3. Slip the large tongue plate (C) out

of the pocket (D) located on the

belt assembly.

OTLE035111

1. Extract the small tongue plate

from the slot on the belt assembly

pocket located in the headliner.

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Safety system of your vehicle

4. Pull the large tongue plate and

insert it into the seat belt buckle

(E) located on the left hand (driv-

er) side of the center seat. Insert

the buckle until an audible "click"

is heard, indicating that the latch is

locked. Make sure the belt is not

twisted.

To release the rear center seat-

belt

When using the rear center seat belt,

the buckle with the "CENTER" mark

must be used.

OHSS038103

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 twist-

ed, then try again.

i

Information

OTL035114

If you are not able to pull out the safe-

ty belt from the retractor, firmly pull

the belt out and release it. After

release, you will be able to pull the belt

out smoothly.

1. Press the release button on the

rear center seat belt buckle (E)

located on the left hand (driver)

side of the center seat and

remove the large tongue plate (C).

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You can also insert the large buck-

le (C) into the release hole to

release the seat belt assembly.

Pull up on the seat belt webbing

and allow the webbing to retract

automatically.

2

3. Slip the large tongue plate (C) into

the pocket (D) located on the belt

assembly.

OTL035115

OTLE035078

4. Insert the small tongue plate (A)

into the slot on the belt assembly

pocket located in the headliner.

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2. To release and retract the rear

center seatbelt assembly, insert a

small tool or key into the primary

buckle release hole (F) located on

the right hand (passenger) side of

the center seat.

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Safety system of your vehicle

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or

if the occupant tries to lean forward

too quickly, the seat belt retractor will

lock into position. In certain frontal

collisions, the pre-tensioner will acti-

vate and pull the seat belt into tighter

contact against the occupant's body.

Pre-tensioner seat belt

WARNING

• Always wear your seat belt and

sit properly in your seat.

• Do not use the seat belt if it is

loose or twisted. A loose or

twisted seat belt will not pro-

tect you properly in an acci-

dent.

• Do not place anything near the

buckle. This may adversely

affect the buckle and cause it

to function improperly.

• Always replace your pre-ten-

sioners after activation or an

accident.

• NEVER inspect, service, repair

or replace the pre-tensioners

yourself. This must be done by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• Do not hit the seat belt assem-

blies.

(1) Retractor Pretensioner

The purpose of the retractor pre-

tensioner is to make sure that the

shoulder belts fit in tightly against

the occupant's upper body in cer-

tain frontal collisions.

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(2) Emergency Fastening Device (EFD)

(for the driver’s seat)

Your vehicle is equipped with driver's

and front passenger's Pre-tensioner

Seat Belts (Retractor Pretensioner

and Emergency Fastening Device

(EFD)). The purpose of the pre-ten-

sioner is to make sure the seat belts

fit tightly against the occupant's body

in certain frontal collisions. The Seat

Belt Anchor Pre-tensioner may be

activated in certain crashes where

the frontal collision is severe enough,

together with the air bags.

The purpose of the EFD is to

make sure that the pelvis belts fit

in tightly against the occupant's

lower body in certain frontal colli-

sions.

If the system senses excessive tension

on the driver or passenger's seat belt

when the pre-tensioner system acti-

vates, the load limiter inside the retrac-

tor pre-tensioner will release some of

the pressure on the affected seat belt.

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NOTICE

WARNING

The sensor that activates the SRS

air bag is connected with the

pre–tensioner seat belts. The SRS

air bag warning light on the instru-

ment panel will illuminate for

approximately 6 seconds after the

ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion, and then it should turn off.

If the pre-tensioner is not working

properly, the warning light will illu-

minate even if the SRS air bag is

not malfunctioning. If the warning

light does not illuminate, stays

illuminated or illuminates when

the vehicle is being driven, have

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

inspect the pre-tensioner seat

belts and SRS air bags as soon as

possible.

Do not touch the pre-tensioner

seat belt assemblies for several

minutes after they have been

activated. When the pre-ten-

sioner seat belt mechanism

deploys during a collision, the

pre-tensioners become hot and

can burn you.

2

OLMB033040/Q

The Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt System

consists mainly of the following com-

ponents. Their locations are shown in

the illustration above:

(1) SRS air bag warning light

(2) Retractor pre-tensioner

(3) SRS control module

(4) Emergency Fastening Device

(EFD)

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Safety system of your vehicle

Additional Seat Belt Safety

Precautions

Seat belt use during pregnancy

NOTICE

WARNING

• Both the driver's and front pas-

senger's pre-tensioner seat

belts may be activated in certain

frontal or side collisions or

rollovers.

• The passenger side pre-tension-

ers will not be activated if the

seat belts are not worn at the

time of the collision.

• When the pre-tensioner seat

belts are activated, a loud noise

may be heard and fine dust,

which may appear to be smoke,

may be visible in the passenger

compartment. These are normal

operating conditions and are not

hazardous.

• Although it is non-toxic, the fine

dust may cause skin irritation

and should not be breathed for

prolonged periods. Wash all

exposed skin areas thoroughly

after an accident in which the

pre-tensioner seat belts were

activated.

• A pregnant woman or

a

patient is more vulnerable to

any imapcts on the abdomen

during an abrupt stop or acci-

dent. If you are in an accident

while pregnant, we recom-

mend you consult your doc-

tor.

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 line so that it fits snugly and as

low as possible across the hips, not

across the abdomen.

• To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death to an unborn

child during an accident,

pregnant women should

NEVER place the lap portion

of the seat belt above or over

the area of the abdomen

where the unborn child is

located.

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Small children are best protected

from injury in an accident when prop-

erly restrained in the rear seat by a

child restraint system that meets the

requirements of the Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standards. Before

buying any child restraint system,

make sure that it has a label certify-

ing that it meets Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standard 213. The

restraint must be appropriate for your

child’s height and weight. Check the

label on the child restraint for this

information. Refer to the "Child

Restraint Systems" section in this

chapter.

Seat belt use and children

Infant and small children

WARNING

All 50 states have child restraint laws

which require children to travel in

approved child restraint devices,

including booster seats. The age at

which seat belts can be used instead

of child restraints differs among

states, so you should be aware of the

specific requirements in your state,

and where you are travelling. Infant

and child restraints must be properly

placed and installed in a rear seat.

For more information refer to the

"Child Restraint Systems" section in

this chapter.

ALWAYS

properly

restrain

infants and small children in a

child restraint appropriate for

the child’s height and weight.

2

To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death to a child and

other passengers, NEVER hold a

child in your lap or arms when

the vehicle is moving.The violent

forces created during an acci-

dent will tear the child from your

arms and throw the child against

the interior of the vehicle.

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Safety system of your vehicle

Larger children

If the shoulder belt portion slightly

touches the child’s neck or face, try

placing the child closer to the center

of the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still

touches their face or neck they need

to be returned to an appropriate

booster seat in the rear seat.

One person per belt

Children under age 13 and who are

too large for a booster seat must

always occupy the rear seat and use

the available lap/shoulder belts. A

seat belt should lie across the upper

thighs and be snug across the shoul-

der and chest to restrain the child

safely. Check belt fit periodically.

Children are afforded the most safe-

ty in the event of an accident when

they are restrained by a proper

restraint system and/or seat belts in

the rear seat. Always have the

LATCH system inspected by your

authorized HYUNDAI dealer after an

accident. An accident can damage

the LATCH system and may not

properly secure the child restraint.

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.

Do not lie down

Sitting in a reclined position when the

vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.

Even when buckled up, the protec-

tions of your restraint system (seat

belts and air bags) are greatly reduced

by reclining your seatback.

To reduce the chance of injuries in the

event of an accident and to achieve

the maximum effectiveness of the

restraint system, all passengers

should be sitting up and the front and

rear seats should be in an upright

position when the car is moving.

WARNING

• Always make sure children

are wearing their seat belts

and that they are properly

adjusted before driving.

• NEVER allow the shoulder

belt to contact the child’s

neck or face.

• Do not allow more than one

child to use a single seat belt.

If a larger child over age 13 must be

seated in the front seat, the child

must be securely restrained by the

available lap/shoulder belt and the

seat should be placed in the rear-

most position.

A seat belt cannot provide proper

protection if the person is lying down

in the rear seat or if the front or rear

seats are in a reclined position.

Transporting an injured person

A seat belt should be used when an

injured person is being transported.

Consult a physician for specific rec-

ommendations.

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When to replace seat belts

Care of Seat Belts

WARNING

The entire seat belt assembly or

assemblies should be replaced if the

vehicle has been involved in an acci-

dent. This should be done even if no

damage is visible. Additional ques-

tions concerning seat belt operation

should be directed to an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

Seat belt systems should never be

disassembled or modified. In addi-

tion, care should be taken to assure

that seat belts and belt hardware are

not damaged by seat hinges, doors

or other abuse.

• NEVER ride with a reclined

seatback when the vehicle is

moving.

• Riding with a reclined seatback

increases your chance of seri-

ous or fatal injuries in the event

of a collision or sudden stop.

2

Periodic inspection

• Drivers and passengers should

always sit well back in their

seats, properly belted, and with

the seatbacks upright.

All seat belts should be inspected

periodically for wear or damage of

any kind. Any damaged parts should

be replaced as soon as possible by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Keep belts clean and dry

Seat belts should be kept clean and

dry. If belts become dirty, they can be

cleaned by using a mild soap solu-

tion and warm water. Bleach, dye,

strong detergents or abrasives

should not be used because they

may damage and weaken the fabric.

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Safety system of your vehicle

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS)

All 50 states have child restraint laws

Child restraint system (CRS)

Children Always in the Rear

which require children to travel in

approved child restraint devices. The

laws governing the age or

height/weight restrictions at which

seat belts can be used instead of

child restraints differs among states,

so you should be aware of the spe-

cific requirements in your state, and

where you are travelling.

Child restraint systems must be

properly placed and installed in the

rear seat. You must use a commer-

cially available child restraint system

that meets the requirements of the

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards (FMVSS 213).

Infants and younger children must be

restrained in an appropriate rear-fac-

ing or forward-facing CRS that has

first been properly secured to the

rear seat of the vehicle. Read and

comply with the instructions for

installation and use provided by the

manufacturer of the child restraint.

WARNING

Always properly restrain chil-

dren in the rear seats of the

vehicle.

Children of all ages are safer

when restrained in the rear seat.

A child riding in the front pas-

senger seat can be forcefully

struck by an inflating air bag

resulting in SERIOUS INJURY

or DEATH.

WARNING

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:

• NEVER install a child or infant

restraint in the front passen-

ger’s seat.

• Always properly secure the

child restraint to a rear seat of

the vehicle.

• Always follow the child

restraint system manufactur-

er’s instructions for installa-

tion and use.

Children under age 13 must always

ride in the rear seats and must

always be properly restrained to min-

imize the risk of injury in an accident,

sudden stop or sudden maneuver.

According to accident statistics, chil-

dren 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 must use the seat belts

provided.

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 sys-

tem in the rear seats of the vehicle.

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Child restraint system types

Selecting a Child Restraint

System (CRS)

When selecting a CRS for your child,

always:

• Make sure the CRS has a label

certifying that it meets applicable

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards (FMVSS 213).

• Select a child restraint based on

your child’s height and weight. The

required label or the instructions

for use typically provide this infor-

mation.

• Select a child restraint that fits the

vehicle seating position where it

will be used.

• Read and comply with the warn-

ings and instructions for installation

and use provided with the child

restraint system.

• Always properly restrain your

child in the child restraint.

There are three main types of child

restraint systems: rearward-facing

seats, forward-facing seats, and

booster seats. They are classified

according to the child's age, height

and weight.

• 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 posi-

tion shall be readjusted or

entirely removed.

2

Rearward-facing child seats

• Do not use an infant carrier or

WARNING

a

child safety seat that

"hooks" over a seatback, it

may not provide adequate

protection in an accident.

NEVER install a child or infant

restraint in the front passen-

ger'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.

• After an accident, have a

HYUNDAI dealer check the

child restraint system, seat

belts, tether anchors and

lower anchors.

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Safety system of your vehicle

Continue to use a rear-facing child

seat for as long as your child will fit

within the height and weight limits

allowed by the child seat manufactur-

er. It's the best way to keep them

safe. Once your child has outgrown

the rear-facing child restraint, your

child is ready for a forward-facing

child restraint with a harness.

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OTLE035033

A rear-facing child seat provides

restraint with the seating surface

against the back of the child. The har-

ness system holds the child in place,

and in an accident, acts to keep the

child positioned in the seat and

reduce the stress to the neck and

spinal cord.

Forward-facing child restraints

A forward-facing child seat provides

restraint for the child’s body with a

harness. Keep children in a forward-

facing child seat with a harness until

they reach the top height or weight

limit allowed by your child restraint's

manufacturer.

All children under age one must

always ride in a rear-facing infant child

restraint.

Once your child outgrows the forward-

facing child restraint, your child is

ready for a booster seat.

Convertible and 3-in-1 child seats typ-

ically have higher height and weight

limits for the rear-facing position,

allowing you to keep your child rear-

facing for a longer period of time.

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Booster seats

After selecting a proper child seat for

your child, check to make sure it fits

properly in your vehicle. Follow the

instructions provided by the manu-

facturer when installing the child

seat. Note these general steps when

installing the seat to your vehicle:

• Properly secure the child

restraint to the vehicle. All child

restraints must be secured to the

vehicle with the lap part of a

lap/shoulder belt or with the

LATCH system. If using the

lap/shoulder belt for your child

restraint, the convertible locking

retractor should be pulled all the

way out to engage the "automatic

locking" mode. (See page 2-45.)

• Make sure the child restraint is

firmly secured. After installing a

child restraint to the vehicle, push

and pull the seat forward-and-back

and from side-to-side to verify that

it is securely attached to the seat.

A child restraint secured with a

seat belt should be installed as

firmly as possible. However, some

side-to- side movement can be

expected.

Installing a Child Restraint

System (CRS)

A booster seat is a restraint 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 lap of your child.

WARNING

2

Before installing your child

restraint system always:

• Read and follow the instruc-

tions provided by the manu-

facturer of the child restraint.

• Read and follow the instruc-

tions regarding child restraint

systems in this manual.

Failure to follow all warnings

and instructions could increase

the risk of the SERIOUS INJURY

or DEATH if an accident occurs.

Keep your child in a booster seat until

they are big enough to sit in the seat

without a booster and still have the

seat belt fit properly. For a seat belt to

fit properly, the lap belt must lie snug-

ly across the upper thighs, not the

stomach. The shoulder belt should lie

snug across the shoulder and chest

and not across the neck or face.

Children under age 13 must always

ride in the rear seats and must always

be properly restrained to minimize the

risk of injury.

WARNING

If the vehicle head restraint pre-

vents proper installation of a

child seat (as described in the

child seat system manual, the

head restraint of the respective

seating position shall be read-

justed or entirely removed.

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Safety system of your vehicle

• Secure the child in the child

restraint. Make sure the child is

properly strapped in the child

restraint according to the manufac-

turer instructions.

Lower Anchors and Tether for

Children (LATCH) System

The LATCH system holds a child

restraint during driving and in an acci-

dent. This system is designed to

make installation of the child restraint

easier and reduce the possibility of

improperly installing your child

restraint. The LATCH system uses

anchors in the vehicle and attach-

ments on the child restraint. The

LATCH system eliminates the need

to use seat belts to secure the child

restraint to the rear seats.

CAUTION

A child restraint in a closed

vehicle can become very hot.To

prevent burns, check the seat-

ing surface and buckles before

placing your child in the child

restraint.

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LATCH anchors have been provided

in the left and right outboard rear

seating positions. Their locations are

shown in the illustration.There are no

LATCH anchors provided for the cen-

ter rear seating position.

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 with lower attachments.

To use the LATCH system in your

vehicle, you must have a child

restraint with LATCH attachments.

The child seat manufacturer will pro-

vide you with instructions on how to

use the child seat with its attachments

for the LATCH lower anchors.

WARNING

Do not attempt to install a child

restraint system using LATCH

anchors in the rear center seat-

ing 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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Securing a child restraint with

the LATCH anchors system

WARNING

To install a LATCH-compatible child

restraint in either of the rear outboard

seating positions:

1. Move the seat belt buckle away

from the lower anchors.

Take the following precautions

when using the LATCH system:

• Read and follow all installation

instructions provided with

your child restraint system.

2

Lower Anchor

Position Indicator

2. Move any other objects away from

the anchors that could prevent a

secure connection between the

child restraint and the lower

anchors.

3. Place the child restraint on the

vehicle seat, then attach the seat

to the lower anchors according to

the instructions provided by the

child restraint manufacturer.

4. Follow the child restraint instruc-

tions for properly adjusting and

tightening the lower attachments

on the child restraint to the lower

anchors.

• 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.

• NEVER attach more than one

child restraint to a single

anchor. This could cause the

anchor or attachment to come

loose or break.

• Always have the LATCH sys-

tem inspected by your author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer after an

accident. An accident can

damage the LATCH system

and may not properly secure

the child restraint.

Lower Anchor

OTL035036

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.

To use the lower anchor, push the

upper portion of the lower anchor

cover.

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Safety system of your vehicle

Securing a child restraint seat

with "Tether Anchor" system

NOTICE

WARNING

The recommended weight for the

LATCH system is under 65 lb (30

kg).

Take the following precautions

when installing the tether strap:

• Read and follow all installation

instructions provided with

your child restraint system.

• NEVER attach more than one

child restraint to a single teth-

er anchor. This could cause

the anchor or attachment to

come loose or break.

How to determine an appropriate

child restraint weight:

Child weight + Child restraint

weight < 65 lb (30kg)

• Do not attach the tether strap

to anything other than the cor-

rect tether anchor. It may not

work properly if attached to

something else.

• Do not use the tether anchors

for adult seat belts or harness-

es, or for attaching other items

or equipment to the vehicle.

OTL035034

First secure the child restraint with

the LATCH lower anchors or the seat

belt. If the child restraint manufactur-

er 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.

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3. Check that the child restraint is

securely attached to the seat by

pushing and pulling the seat for-

ward-and-back and from side-to-

side.

2

Securing a child restraint with

a lap belt or lap/shoulder belt

When not using the LATCH system,

all child restraints must be secured to

a vehicle rear seat with the lap part

of a lap/shoulder belt.

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To install the tether anchor:

Automatic locking mode

1. Route the child restraint tether

strap over the child restraint seat-

back. 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.

2. Connect the tether strap hook to

the tether anchor, then tighten the

tether strap according to the child

seat manufacturer's instructions to

firmly secure the child restraint to

the seat.

Since all passenger seat belts move

freely under normal conditions and

only lock under extreme or emer-

gency 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.

The "Automatic Locking" mode will

help prevent the normal movement

of the child in the vehicle from caus-

ing the seat belt to loosen and com-

promise the child restraint system.To

secure a child restraint system, use

the following procedure.

WARNING

ALWAYS place a rear-facing

child restraint in the rear seat of

the vehicle.

Placing

a

rear-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.

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Safety system of your vehicle

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, following the

restraint manufacturer’s instruc-

tions.

Be sure the seat belt webbing is

not twisted.

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NOTICE

2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch 3. Pull the shoulder portion of the

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.

into the buckle. Listen for the dis-

tinct "click" sound.

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.

i

Information

Position the release button so that it is

easy to access in case of an emergency.

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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.

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.

NOTICE

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.

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WARNING

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.

If the retractor is not in the

"Automatic Locking" mode, the

child restraint can move when

your vehicle turns or stops sud-

denly. 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 rectractor to the

"Automatic Locking" mode.

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4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion

of the seat belt to retract and listen

for an audible "clicking" or "ratch-

eting" sound. This indicates that

the retractor is in the "Automatic

Locking" mode. If no distinct

sound is heard, repeat steps 3

and 4.

If your CRS manufacturer instructs or

recommends you to use a tether

anchor with the lap/shoulder belt,

refer to the previous pages for more

information.

To remove the child restraint, press

the release button on the buckle and

then pull the lap/shoulder belt out of

the restraint and allow the seat belt

to retract fully.

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Safety system of your vehicle

AIR BAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

1. Driver's front air bag

2. Passenger's front air bag

3. Side air bag

4. Curtain air bag

The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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This vehicle is equipped with an

Advanced Supplemental Air Bag

System for the driver's seat and front

passenger's seats.

WARNING

AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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ALWAYS use seat belts and child restraints - 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 or booster seat in the front

passenger seat. 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 posi-

tion, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs com-

fortably extended and their feet on the floor until the vehicle is parked

and 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.

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.

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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Safety system of your vehicle

■ Driver's front air bag

The SRS uses sensors to gather

information about the driver's and

front passenger's seat belt usage

and impact severity.

The seat belt buckle sensors deter-

mine if the driver and front passen-

ger's seat belts are fastened. These

sensors provide the ability to control

the SRS deployment based on

whether or not the seat belts are fas-

tened, and how severe the impact is.

The advanced SRS offers the ability

to control the air bag inflation within

two levels. A first stage level is pro-

vided 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.

Where Are the Air Bags?

Driver's and passenger's front

air bags

Your vehicle is equipped with a

Advanced Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) and lap/shoulder belts

at both the driver and passenger

seating positions.

The SRS consists of air bags which

are located in the center of the steer-

ing wheel, in the driver's side lower

crash pad below the steering wheel

column and the passenger's side

front panel pad above the glove box.

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■ Passenger's front air bag

The air bags are labeled with the let-

ters "AIR BAG" embossed on the

pad covers.

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The purpose of the SRS is to provide

the vehicle's driver and front passen-

gers with additional protection than

that offered by the seat belt system

alone.

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Side air bags

• No objects (such as crash pad

cover, cellular phone holder,

cup holder, perfume or stick-

ers) 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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death from an inflating

front air bags, take the following

precautions:

• Seat belts must be worn at all

times to help keep occupants

positioned properly.

• Move your seat as far back as

possible from front air bags,

while still maintaining control

of the vehicle.

• Never lean against the door or

center console.

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OTL035040

• Do not attach any objects on

front windshield and inside

mirror.

• Do not allow the front passen-

ger to place their feet or legs

on the dashboard.

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Your vehicle is equipped with a side

air bag in each front seat.

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Safety system of your vehicle

The purpose of the air bag is to pro-

vide 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 and curtain air bags on

both sides of the vehicle may deploy

if a rollover or possible rollover is

detected.

The side air bags are not designed to

deploy in all side impact or rollover

situations.

Also, do not attach

any

WARNING

objects around the area the

air bag inflates such as the

door, side door glass, front

and rear pillar.

To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death from an inflating

side air bag, take the following

precautions:

• Seat belts must be worn at all

times to help keep occupants

positioned properly.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not place any objects

between the door and the

seat. They may become dan-

gerous projectiles if the side

air bag inflates.

• Do not install any accessories

on the side or near the side air

bags.

• Do not put any objects

between the side airbag label

and seat cushion. It could

cause harm if the vehicle is in

a crash severe enough to

cause the air bags to deploy.

• Do not cause impact to the

doors when the ignition

switch is in the ON position as

this may cause the side air

bags to inflate.

• If the seat or seat cover is

damaged, have the vehicle

checked and repaired by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• Do not use any accessory

seat covers.This could reduce

or prevent the effectiveness

of the system.

• Do not place any objects over

the air bag or between the air

bag and yourself.

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They are designed to help protect

the heads of the front seat occupants

and the rear outboard seat occu-

pants in certain side impact colli-

sions.

The curtain air bags are designed to

deploy during certain side impact

collisions, depending on the crash

severity, angle, speed and point of

impact.

Curtain air bags

• Properly secure child restraints

as far away from the door as

possible.

• 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.

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• Do not hang other objects

except clothes, especially

hard or breakable objects. In

an accident, it may cause

vehicle damage or personal

injury.

• 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.

The side and curtain air bags 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.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death from an inflating

curtain air bags, take the follow-

ing precautions:

• All seat occupants must wear

seat belts at all times to help

keep occupants positioned

properly.

• Do not open or repair the side

curtain air bags.

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Curtain air bags are located along

both sides of the roof rails above the

front and rear doors.

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Safety system of your vehicle

10. Side pressure sensors

11. The front passenger's seat belt

buckle sensors

SRS warning light

How Does the Air Bag System

Operate?

12. Emergency Fastening Device

(EFD)

13. Occupant classification system

The SRS (Supplement 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 elec-

trical system for malfunctions. The

light indicates that there is a potential

malfunction with your air bag system,

which could include your side and

curtain air bags used for rollover pro-

tection.

The SRSCM (Supplemental Restraint

System Control Module) continually

monitors all SRS components while

the ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion to determine if a crash impact is

severe enough to require air bag

deployment or pre-tensioner seat belt

deployment.

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The SRS consists of the following

components:

i

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 assemblies

6. Air bag warning light

Information

The seat belt buckle sensor deter-

mines whether the front passenger's

seat belt is fastened. According to

whether the seat belt is fastened or not

and how severe the impact is, this sen-

sor provides the function to control

the SRS deployment.

7. SRS control module (SRSCM)/

Rollover sensor

8. Front impact sensors

9. Side impact sensors

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During a frontal collision, sensors will • Air bag deployment depends on a

WARNING

detect the vehicle's deceleration. If

the rate of deceleration (measured in

g-force) is high enough the control

unit will inflate the front air bags.

The front air bags help protect the

driver and front passenger by

responding to frontal impacts in

number of factors including vehicle

speed, angles of impact and the

density and stiffness of the vehicles

or objects which your vehicle

impacts during a collision. The

determining factors are not limited

to those mentioned above.

If your SRS malfunctions, the air

bag may not inflate properly dur-

ing an accident increasing the

risk of serious injury or death.

If any of the following condi-

tions occur, your SRS is mal-

functioning:

• The light does not turn on for

approximately six seconds

when the ignition switch is in

the ON position.

• The light remains illuminated

after approximately six sec-

onds.

• The light comes on while the

vehicle is in motion.

• The light blinks when the

engine is running.

Have an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer inspect the SRS as soon

as possible if any of these con-

ditions occur.

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which seat belts alone cannot pro- • The front air bags will completely

vide adequate restraint. When need-

ed, the side air bags help provide

protection in the event of a side

impact or rollover.

• Air bags are activated (able to

inflate if necessary) only when the

ignition switch is in the ON position.

inflate and deflate in an instant. It is

virtually impossible for you to see

the air bags inflate during an acci-

dent. It is much more likely that you

will simply see the deflated air bags

hanging out of their storage com-

partments after the collision.

• In addition to inflating in certain

side collisions, vehicles equipped

with a rollover sensor, side and

curtain air bags will inflate if the

sensing system detects a rollover.

When a rollover is detected, side

and curtain air bags will remain

inflated longer to help provide pro-

tection from ejection, especially

when used in conjunction with the

seat belts.

• Air bags inflate in the event of cer-

tain frontal or side collisions to help

protect the occupants from serious

physical injury.

• 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 colli-

sion and its direction, etc. These

two factors determine whether the

sensors produce an electronic

deployment/inflation signal.

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Safety system of your vehicle

• To help provide protection, the air You can take steps to help reduce

bags must inflate rapidly.The speed the risk of being injured by an inflat-

of air bag inflation is a consequence ing air bag.The greatest risk is sitting

of extremely short time in which to too close to the air bag. An air bag

inflate the air bag between the needs about 10 inches (25 cm) of

occupant and the vehicle structures space to inflate. NHTSA recom-

before the occupant impacts those mends that drivers allow at least 10

structures. This speed of inflation inches (25 cm) between the center of

reduces the risk of serious or life- the steering wheel and the chest.

threatening injuries and is thus a

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death from an inflating

air bag, take the following pre-

cautions:

• NEVER place a child restraint

in the front passenger seat.

Always properly restrain chil-

dren under age 13 in the rear

seats of the vehicle.

• Adjust the front passenger's

and driver's seats as far to the

rear as possible while allow-

ing you to maintain full con-

trol of the vehicle.

• Hold the steering wheel with

hands at the 9 o'clock and 3

o'clock positions.

• Never place anything or any-

one between the air bag and

the seat occupant.

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.

• There are even circumstances

under which contact with the air

bag can cause fatal injuries, espe-

cially if the occupant is positioned

excessively close to the air bag.

• Do not allow the front passen-

ger to place their feet or legs

on the dashboard.

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■ Driver's front air bag (1)

■ Driver's front air bag (2)

■ Driver's front air bag (3)

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■ Passenger's front air bag

When the SRSCM detects a suffi- Upon deployment, tear seams mold-

ciently severe impact to the front of ed directly into the pad covers will

the vehicle, it will automatically separate under pressure from the

deploy the front air bags.

expansion of the air bags. Further

opening of the covers allows full

inflation of the air bags.

A fully inflated air bag, in combina-

tion with a properly worn seat belt,

slows the driver or the front passen-

ger forward motion, reducing the risk

of head and chest injury.

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After complete inflation, the air bag

immediately starts deflating, enabling

the driver to maintain forward visibili-

ty and the ability to steer or operate

other controls.

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Safety system of your vehicle

What to Expect After an Air

Bag Inflates

• Always wash exposed skin

areas thoroughly with cold

water and mild soap.

• Always have an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer replace the air

bag immediately after deploy-

ment. Air bags are designed to

be used only once.

WARNING

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.

To prevent objects from becom-

ing dangerous projectiles when

the passenger's air bag inflates:

• 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 pas-

senger’s air bag is located.

• Do not install a container of

liquid air freshener near the

instrument cluster or on the

instrument panel surface.

WARNING

After an air bag inflates, take

the following precautions:

• Open your windows and doors

as soon as possible after

impact to reduce prolonged

exposure to the smoke and

powder released by the inflat-

ing air bag.

• Do not touch the air bag stor-

age area's internal compo-

nents immediately after an air

bag has inflated. The parts

that come into contact with an

inflating air bag may be very

hot.

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Noise and smoke from inflating

air bag

Main components of the

Occupant Classification System

Occupant Classification

System (OCS)

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 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 deploy-

ment, seek medical attention imme-

diately.

• A detection device located within

the front passenger seat cushion.

• Electronic system to determine

whether the passenger air bag

systems should be activated or

deactivated.

• An indicator light located on the

instrument panel which illuminates

the words "PASSENGER AIR BAG

OFF" indicating the front passen-

ger air bag system is deactivated.

• The instrument panel air bag indi-

cator light is interconnected with

the OCS.

■ Type A

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■ Type B

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.

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Your vehicle is equipped with an

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) in the front passenger's seat.

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Safety system of your vehicle

The OCS is designed to help detect You will find the "PASSENGER AIR Always be sure that you and all vehi-

the presence of a properly-seated BAG OFF" indicator on the center cle occupants are seated properly

front passenger and determine if the facia panel. This system detects the and wearing the seat belt properly for

passenger's front air bag should be conditions 1-4 in the following table the most effective protection by the

enabled (may inflate) or not.

and activates or deactivates the front air bag and the seat belt.

passenger air bag based on these

conditions.

The purpose is to help reduce the

risk of injury or death from an inflat-

ing air bag to certain front passenger

seat occupants, such as children, by

requiring the air bag to be automati-

cally turned OFF.

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.

Front passenger seat adult occu-

pants who are properly seated and

wearing the seat belt properly,

should not cause the passenger air

bag to be automatically turned OFF.

For small adults it may be turned

OFF, however, if the occupant does

not sit in the seat properly (for exam-

ple, by not sitting upright, by sitting

on the edge of the seat, or by other-

wise being out of position), this could

cause the sensor to turn the air bag

OFF.

The OCS may not function properly if

the passenger takes actions which

can affect the classification system.

These include:

• Failing to sit in an upright position.

• Leaning against the door or center

console.

• Sitting towards the sides of the

front of the seat.

• Putting their legs on the dashboard

or resting them on other locations

which reduce the passenger

weight on the front seat.

• Wearing the seat belt improperly.

• Reclining the seatback.

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• Wearing a thick cloth like ski wear

or hip protection wear.

• Putting an additional thick cushion

on the seat.

• Putting electrical devices (e.g.

notebook, satellite radio) on the

seat with inverter charging.

Condition and operation in the front passenger Occupant Classification System

Indicator/Warning light

Devices

Condition detected by the

occupant classification system

“PASSENGER

SRS

Front passenger

air bag

2

AIR BAG OFF”

warning light

indicator light

1. Adult *¹

Off

Activated

2. Infant *²or child restraint

system with 12 months old *³*⁴

On

Off

Deactivated

3. Unoccupied

On

Off

On

Deactivated

Activated

4. Malfunction in the system

*¹The 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.

*²Do not allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. When a larger child who has out-

grown 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.

*³Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.

*⁴The 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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Safety system of your vehicle

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:

• NEVER put a heavy load in

the front seat or seatback

pocket, or hang any items

on the front passenger

seat.

• NEVER ride with the seat-

back reclined when the

vehicle is moving.

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OVQ036013NB

OLMB033100

OLMB033101

• NEVER place your feet or

legs on the dashboard.

• NEVER place your feet on

the front passenger seat-

back.

• NEVER lean on the door or

center console or sit on

one side of the front pas-

senger seat.

• NEVER sit with your hips

shifted towards the front

of the seat.

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• Do not sit on the passen-

ger seat wearing heavily

padded clothes such as

ski wear and hip protector.

• Do not place electronic

devices such as laptops,

DVD player, or conductive

materials such as water

bottles on the passenger

seat.

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• Do not use electronic

devices such as laptops

and satellite radios which

use inverter chargers.

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ODH035902K

• If large quantity of liquid

has been spilled on the

passenger seat, the air

bag warning light may

illuminate or malfunction.

• Do not use car seat

accessories such as thick

blankets and cushions

which cover up the car

seat surface.

Therefore, make sure the

seat has been completely

dried before driving the

vehicle.

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• Do not place sharp objects on the front passenger seat.These may damage the occupant detection sys-

tem, if they puncture the seat cushion.

• Do not place any items under the front passenger seat.

• When changing or replacing the seat or seat cover, use original items only. The OCS has been devel-

oped 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 inter-

fere with the proper operation of the OCS sensor thereby increasing the risk of an injury in an accident.

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Safety system of your vehicle

NOTICE

WARNING

The "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF"

indicator illuminates for approxi-

mately 4 seconds after the ignition

switch is in the ON position or

after the engine is started. If the

front passenger seat is occupied,

the OCS will then classify the front

passenger after several more sec-

onds.

Never allow an adult passenger

to ride in the front passenger

seat when the "PASSENGER

AIR BAG OFF" indicator is illu-

minated. During a collision, the

air bag will not inflate if the indi-

cator is illuminated. Have your

passenger reposition them-

selves in the seat. If the "PAS-

SENGER AIR BAG OFF" indica-

tor remains illuminated after the

passenger repositions himself

properly and the vehicle is

restarted, have the passenger

move to the rear seat because

the air bag will not inflate.

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Proper seated position for OCS

If the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF"

indicator is on when an adult is seat-

ed in the front passenger seat, place

the ignition switch in the LOCK/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 passen-

ger to move to the rear seat.

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Do Not Install a Child Restraint

in the Front Passenger's Seat

Why Didn't My Air Bag Go Off

in a Collision?

WARNING

Air bags are not designed to inflate in

every collision. There are certain

types of accidents in which the air

bag would not be expected to pro-

vide additional protection. These

include rear impacts, second or third

collisions in multiple impact acci-

dents, 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.

• NEVER place a rear-facing or

front-facing child restraint in

the front passenger's seat of

the vehicle.

• An inflating frontal air bag

could forcefully strike a child

resulting in serious injury or

death.

• Always properly restrain chil-

dren in an appropriate child

restraint in the rear seat of the

vehicle.

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Even though your vehicle is

equipped with the OCS, never install

a child restraint in the front passen-

ger's seat. An inflating air bag can

forcefully strike a child or child

restraint resulting in serious or fatal

injury.

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Safety system of your vehicle

Air bag collision sensors

• Place the ignition switch in

the LOCK/OFF or ACC posi-

tion when the vehicle is being

towed to prevent inadvertent

air bag deployment.

• Have all air bag repairs conduct-

ed by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of an air bag

deploying unexpectedly and

causing serious injury or death:

• Do not hit or allow any objects

to impact the locations where air

bags or sensors are installed.

• Do not perform maintenance

on or around the air bag sen-

sors. 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.

• Do not install bumper guards

or replace the bumper with a

non-genuine HYUNDAI parts.

This may adversely affect the

collision and air bag deploy-

ment performance.

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1. SRS control module

2. Front impact sensor

3. Side pressure sensor (front)

4. Side impact sensor (rear)

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Safety system of your vehicle

Although the driver's and front pas-

senger's air bags are designed to

inflate only in frontal collisions, they

also may inflate in other types of col-

lisions if the front impact sensors

detect a sufficient impact. Side and

curtain air bags are designed to

inflate only in side impact collisions

or rollover situations, but they may

inflate in other collisions if the side

impact sensors detect a sufficient

impact.

Air bag inflation conditions

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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.

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Front air bags

Front air bags are designed to inflate

in a frontal collision depending on

the severity, speed, or angles of

impact of the front collision.

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Side and curtain air bags

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.

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Air bag non-inflation conditions

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Front air bags are not designed to Front air bags may not inflate in side

inflate in rear collisions, because impact collisions, because occupants

occupants are moved backward by move in the direction of the collision,

the force of the impact. In this case, and thus in side impacts, front air bag

inflated air bags would not provide deployment would not provide addi-

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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.

any additional benefit.

tional occupant protection.

However, side and curtain air bags

may inflate depending on the severi-

ty, vehicle speed and angles of

impact.

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Safety system of your vehicle

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OTLE038064

OTL035068

In an angled collision, the force of Just before impact, drivers often Front air bags may not inflate in

impact may direct the occupants in a brake heavily. Such heavy braking rollover accidents because air bag

direction where the air bags would lowers the front portion of the vehicle deployment could not provide protec-

not be able to provide any additional causing it to "ride" under a vehicle tion to the occupants.

benefit, and thus the sensors may with a higher ground clearance. Air

However, side and curtain air bags

may inflate when the vehicle is rolled

over by a side impact collision.

not deploy any air bags.

bags may not inflate in this "under-

ride" situation because deceleration

forces that are detected by sensors

may be significantly reduced by such

"underride" collisions.

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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 illumi-

nate when the ignition switch is in the

ON position or continuously remains

on, have your vehicle 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 must 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 follow-

ing precautions:

• Do not attempt to modify or

disconnect the SRS compo-

nents or wiring, including the

addition of any kind of badges

to the pad covers or modifica-

tions to the body structure.

• Do not place objects over or

near the air bag modules on

the steering wheel, instrument

panel, or the front passen-

ger's panel above the glove

box.

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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 colli-

sion energy is absorbed by the vehi-

cle structure.

• 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 sys-

tem.

• Always have inflated air bags

replaced by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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Safety system of your vehicle

Modifications to accommodate

disabilities. If you require modifica-

tion to your vehicle to accommodate

a disability, contact the HYUNDAI

Customer Connect Center at 1-800-

633-5151.

Additional Safety Precautions

• If components of the air bag

system must be discarded, or

if the vehicle must be

scrapped, certain safety pre-

cautions must be observed.

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

Consult

an

authorized

HYUNDAI dealer for the nec-

essary information. Failure to

follow these precautions

could increase the risk of per-

sonal injury.

Adding equipment to or modify-

ing 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.

Do not modify the front seats.

Modification of the front seats could

interfere with the operation of the sup-

plemental 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 opera-

tion of the supplemental restraint sys-

tem sensing components and wiring

harnesses.

Do not cause impact to the doors.

Impact to the doors when the ignition

switch or the engine Start/Stop button

is in the ON position may cause the air

bags to inflate.

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Air Bag Warning Labels

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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 pas-

sengers 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.

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