Genesis G90 (2017 year). Manual - part 1

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Front seat
1. Seat sliding forward or rearward

/Seat cushion tilt adjustment
/Seat cushion height adjustment

2. Seat cushion length adjustment
3. Seatback angle adjustment
4. Lumbar support adjustment
5. Seat bolster adjustment*
6. Seat position memory system

7. Headrest adjustment
8. Shoulder adjustment*
9. Seat warmer/Seat cooler (by air)
10. Seat sliding forward or rearward

/Seatback angle adjustment 
(for front passenger seat)

* : if equipped

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Rear seat
11. Seat sliding forward or rearward

/Seat cushion tilt adjustment*

12. Seat sliding or shoulder adjust-

ment*

13. Lumbar support adjustment*
14. Headrest adjustment*
15. Seat sliding forward or rearward

/Seatback angle adjustment 
(for front passenger seat)

16. Seat mode switches*

17. Leg support*
18. Seat warmer
19. Seat cooler (by air)*
20. LOCK button
21. Rear curtain control
22. Armrest
23. Ski through
24. Seat position memory system

* : if equipped

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Safety precautions 

Adjusting the seats so that you are
sitting in a safe, comfortable position
plays an important role in driver and
passenger safety together with the
seat belts and air bags in an acci-
dent.

Air bags 

You can take steps to reduce the risk
of being injured by an inflating air
bag. Sitting too close to an air bag
greatly increases the risk of injury in
the event the air bag inflates. It is rec-
ommended that drivers allow at least
25 cm (10 inches) between the cen-
ter of the steering wheel and their
chest.

Do not use a cushion that
reduces friction between the
seat and the passenger. The
passenger's hips may slide
under the lap portion of the seat
belt during an accident or a
sudden stop. Serious or fatal
internal injuries could result
because the seat belt cannot
operate properly.

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.

• Adjust the front passenger

seat as far to the rear as pos-
sible.

• 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 air bag.

• Do not allow the front passen-

ger to place feet or legs on the
dashboard to minimize the
risk of leg injuries.

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Seat belts

Always fasten your seat belt before
starting any trip.
At all times, passengers should sit
upright and be properly restrained.
Infants and small children must be
restrained in appropriate child
restraint systems. Children who have
outgrown a booster seat and adults
must be restrained using the seat
belts.

Front seats

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.
Pay extreme caution not to apply
excessive force.

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 pas-
senger’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.

WARNING

Take the following precautions
when adjusting your seat:
• NEVER attempt to adjust the

seat while the vehicle is mov-
ing. The seat could respond
with unexpected movement
and may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in an acci-
dent.

• Do not place anything under

the front seats. Loose objects
in the driver’s foot area could
interfere with the operation of
the foot pedals, causing an
accident.

• Do not allow anything to inter-

fere with the normal position
and proper locking of the
seatback.

• 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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WARNING

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To prevent damage to the seats:
• Always stop adjusting the seats

when the seat has been adjusted
as far forward or rearward as
possible.

• Do not adjust the seats 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.

NOTICE

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.

WARNING

NEVER allow children in the
vehicle unattended. The power
seats are operable when the
engine is turned off.

WARNING

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• Use extreme caution when

picking small objects trapped
under the seats or between
the seat and the center con-
sole. Your hands might be cut
or injured by the sharp edges
of the seat mechanism.

• If there are occupants in the

rear seats, be careful while
adjusting the front seat posi-
tion.

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Forward and rearward adjust-
ment

To move the seat forward or rear-
ward:
1. Push the control switch forward  or

rearward.

2. Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

When the seat is adjusted forward or
rearward, the headrest height and
the seatback angle is automatically
adjusted according to the position of
the seat.

Information 

The forward/rearward seat adjust-
ment may be restricted, when the seat-
back is leaned back. Adjust your seat,
as follows, before adjusting the seat
position rearward. 
Push and hold the control switch rear-
ward as far as possible, release the
control switch, and re-push the con-
trol switch rearwardagain. Then, the
seat position is adjusted rearward,
while putting the seatback upright. 

Seat cushion length adjustment
(for driver's seat)

To move the front part of the cushion
forward:
1. Push the front part of the control

switch  to move the seat cushion
to the desired length.

2. Release the switch once the seat

cushion reaches the desired
length.

To move the front part of the cushion
rearward:
1. Push the rear part of the control

switch to move the seat cushion to
the desired length.

2. Release the switch once the seat

cushion reaches the desired
length.

Be careful not to damage your
body or clothes when using the
cushion adjustment.

NOTICE

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Seatback angle 

To recline the seatback:
1. Push the control switch forward or

rearward.

2. Release the switch once the seat-

back reaches the desired position.

Information 

The seatback angle adjustment may
be restricted, when the seatback is
reclined to some point. At this time,
release the seatback angle switch and
then re-push the switch rearward. The
front seat will slide forward and the
seatback angle will recline even more. 

Reclining seatback 
Sitting in a reclined position when the
vehicle is in motion can be danger-
ous. Even when buckled up, the pro-
tections of your restraint system
(seat belts and air bags) is greatly
reduced by reclining your 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 acci-
dent, 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 pas-
senger’s neck will strike the shoulder
belt.

Seat cushion height and tilt

To tilt or change the height of the
seat cushion:
1. Push the front portion of the con-

trol switch up to raise or down to
lower the front part of the seat
cushion.
Push the rear portion of the con-
trol switch up to raise or down to
lower the height of the seat cush-
ion.

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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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WARNING

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Driver and passengers should
ALWAYS sit well back in their
seats, properly belted, and with
the seatbacks upright.

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Height

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2. Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

Lumbar support

• The lumbar support can be adjust-

ed by pressing the lumbar support
switch.

• Press the front portion of the

switch (1) to increase support or
the rear portion of the switch (2) to
decrease support.

• To move the support position up or

down, press switch (3) or (4).

The lumbar support does not oper-
ate up or down when the lumbar sup-
port is in the rearmost position.
In this case, to use the system,
slightly increase support by pushing
the front portion of the switch (1).

Seat shoulder adjustment
(for driver’s seat, if equipped)

1. Push the control switch forward or

rearward to move the shoulder
angle to the desired position.

2. Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

Seat bolster adjustment
(for driver's seat, if equipped)

To change the height of the seat bol-
ster:
1. Pull or push the lever.
2. Release the lever once the bolster

reaches the desired position.

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Easy access switch

A front seat moves slightly rearward,
when a passenger opens a front
door with the DOOR indicator illumi-
nated.
A front seat moves slightly forward
when a passenger closes a front
door with the DOOR indicator illumi-
nated.
To deactivate the easy access func-
tion, press the DOOR switch (indica-
tor OFF).

Seatback pocket 

The seatback pocket is provided on
the back of the front seatbacks.

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Do not put heavy or sharp
objects in the seatback pockets.
In an accident they could come
loose from the pocket and
injure occupants.

WARNING

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Rear seats

To prevent damage to the seats:
• Always stop adjusting the seats

when the seat has been adjusted
as far forward or rearward as
possible.

• Do not adjust the seats longer

than necessary when the engine
is turned off. This may result in
unnecessary drain of the bat-
tery.

• Do not operate two or more

seats at the same time. This may
result in an electrical malfunc-
tion.

Seat sliding, seatback angle and
seat cushion tilt adjustment

Vehicles not equipped with shoulder
adjustment

• Seat sliding 
Push the control switch (1) forward or
rearward to slide the seat to the
desired position. Release the switch
once the seat reaches the desired
position. The seatback angle is adjust-
ed automatically along with the seat
sliding position.
• Seatback angle
Push the control switch (2) forward or
rearward to move the seatback angle
to the desired position.
Release the switch once the seat
reaches the desired position. The seat
sliding position is adjusted automati-
cally along with the seatback angle.

NOTICE

• NEVER adjust the rear power

seats when a child restraint is
installed in that seat.

• NEVER allow children in the

car unattended. The power
seats are operable when the
engine is turned off.

WARNING

To prevent injury:
• Do not adjust your seat while

wearing your seat belt. Moving
the seat cushion forward may
cause strong pressure on your
abdomen.

• Do not allow your hands or

fingers to get caught in the
seat mechanisms while the
seat is moving.

WARNING

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Vehicles equipped with shoulder
adjustment

• Seat sliding and Seatback angle
Push the control switch (1) forward or
rearward to slide the seat and seat-
back angle to the desired position.
Release the switch once the seat
reaches the desired position.
• Shoulder adjustment 
Push the control switch (2) forward or
rearward to move the shoulder angle
to the desired position. Release the
switch once the seat reaches the
desired position.

Cushion tilt adjustment 
(1, if equipped)

Push the front portion of the control
switch (1) up to raise or down to lower
the front part of the seat cushion.

Lumbar support (if equipped)

The lumbar support can be adjusted
by pressing the lumbar support
switch. Press the front portion of the
switch (1) to increase support or the
rear portion of the switch (2) to
decrease support.
To move the support position up or
down, press the switch (3) or (4).

Easy access switch (if equipped)

• If equipped with IMS system
A rear seat moves slightly rearward,
when a passenger opens a rear door
with the DOOR indicator illuminated.
A rear seat moves slightly forward
when a passenger closes a rear door
with the DOOR indicator illuminated.
To deactivate the easy access func-
tion, press the DOOR switch (indica-
tor OFF).
• If not equipped with IMS
Easy access system always operates.

Do not adjust your seat position
forward while fastening the seat-
belt. It may apply abnormally
high pressure on your abdomen.
Adjust your seat position first,
and then fasten the seatbelt.

WARNING

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Type B (Limousine)

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Additional switches for adjust-
ing the front passenger seat

Additional switches are provided to
move the front passenger seat for-
ward and backward (1), and adjust
the seatback angle (2) from the rear
seats.

VIP switches for adjusting the
front passenger seat

A passenger, who occupies a rear
seat behind the front passenger’s
seat, can control the front passen-
ger’s seat position by operating the
switch.
However, the VIP convenient func-
tion does not operate, when the front
passenger’s seat is occupied, or
when the front passenger’s door is
opened.

Information 

VIP convenient function switches for
adjusting the front passenger's seat do
not operate in the following situations. 
- A passenger occupies the front pas-

senger's seat. 

- An item occupies the front passen-

ger's seat. 

- The front passenger's door is open. 
- The front passenger's seatbelt is fas-

tened. 

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Do not adjust the passenger seat
when a passenger is seated.

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Press the FRONT button. When the
FRONT indicator illuminates, a rear
seat passenger can control the front
passenger’s seat position back and
forth (1), seat cushion height (2), seat-
back angle (3), and headrest position
(4).
When the VIP convenient function is
not used over a certain period of
time, the FRONT indicator automati-
cally goes out. Then, the switch
starts to control the rear seat position
again.

A rear seat passenger can control the
front passenger’s seat position back
and forth (1) and seatback angle (2).

VIP seat mode switches 
(if equipped)

Relaxation mode 

Press the switch (1) to adjust both
the front passenger’s seat and the
rear seat, as follows.

• Front passenger’s seat 
1. The seat position is adjusted for-

ward, the seatback is folded, and
the headrest is lowered.

2. The headrest is adjusted back-

ward, and the seat cushion tilt is
lowered.

3. The seat cushion height is low-

ered.

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• Rear seat
- Sedan, Limousine 

(3 seat configuration) 

1. The seatback (including the shoul-

der portion) is leaned back, the
headrest is tilted backward, and
the headrest is lowered.

2. The seat position is adjusted for-

ward, the seat cushion tilt is raised
and the lower lumbar support
increases.

- Limousine (2 seat configuration) 
1. The seatback (including the shoul-

der portion) is leaned back, the
headrest is tilted backward, and
the headrest is lowered.

2. The seat position is adjusted for-

ward, the seat cushion tilt is raised
and the lower lumbar support
increases.

3. The leg support moves up and

slides forward.

Information 

Relaxation mode switches for adjust-
ing the front passenger’s seat do not
operate in the following situations. 
- When the Engine Start/Stop button

is in the OFF position. 

- A passenger occupies the front pas-

senger’s seat. 

- An item occupies the front passen-

ger’s seat. 

- The front passenger’s door is open. 
- The front passenger’s seatbelt is fas-

tened. 

• Do not re-press the relaxation

mode switch again, while oper-
ating the seat positions for
relaxation mode. It may abruptly
stop the seat movement.

• When you operate the seat con-

trol switch while adjusting the
seat positions for the relaxation
mode, it stops the automatic
seat position adjustment. In this
case, manually adjust the seat
positions.

• Any items, which occupy the

front passenger's seat, may get
damaged while automatically
adjusting the seat positions for
the relaxation mode. Do not put
any items on the front passen-
ger's seat.

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Return function 

Press the switch (2) to adjust both
the front passenger’s seat and the
rear seat, as follows.

• Rear seat 
- Sedan, Limousine 

(3-seat configuration) 

1. The seat position is adjusted to the

rearmost position, the seat cush-
ion tilt is adjusted to the lowest
position, and the lumbar support
decreases.

2. The headrest is lowered, and the

seatback (including the shoulder
portion) is leaned backward.

- Limousine (2-seat configuration) 
1. The leg support moves down and

slides backward.

2. The seat position is adjusted to the

rearmost position, the seat cush-
ion tilt is adjusted to the lowest
position, and the lumbar support
decreases.

3. The headrest is lowered, and the

seatback (including the shoulder
portion) is leaned backward.

• Front passenger’s seat 
1. The seat position is adjusted back-

ward.

2. The seat cushion height is raised,

and the headrest is adjusted to the
lowest height.

Information 

Return function switch for adjusting
the front passenger's seat do not oper-
ate in the following situations. 
- When the Engine Start/Stop button

is in the OFF position. 

- A passenger occupies the front pas-

senger's seat. 

- An item occupies the front passen-

ger's seat. 

- The front passenger's door is open. 
- The front passenger's seatbelt is fas-

tened. 

• Do not re-press return function

switch again, while operating
the seat positions for relaxation
mode. It may abruptly stop the
seat movement.

• When you operate the control

switch while adjusting the seat
positions with return function
switch, it stops the automatic
seat position adjustment. In this
case, manually adjust the seat
positions.

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Reading mode(Limousine VIP
seat with 2-seat configuration) 

Press the switch (3, if equipped) to
adjust the rear seat, as follows.
1. The leg support is adjusted to the

lowest/rearmost position.

2. The seat position is adjusted to the

rearmost position, and the seat
cushion tilt is adjusted to the low-
est position.

3. The seatback shoulder portion is

leaned backward.

The system generates a beeping
sound and automatically turns ON
the room lamp (on the right side),
when the seat-position adjustment is
completed for the reading mode.

• Do not re-press the reading

mode switch again, while oper-
ating the seat position for the
reading mode. It may abruptly
stop the seat movement.

• When you operate the control

switch while adjusting the seat
position for the reading mode, it
stops the automatic seat posi-
tion adjustment. In this case,
manually adjust the seat posi-
tions.

Video-watching mode
(Limousine VIP seat with 2-seat
configuration) 

Press the switch (4, if equipped) to
adjust both the front passenger’s
seat and the rear seat, as follows.

• Front passenger’s seat 
1. The seat position/seatback angle

are adjusted as programmed, and
the headrest gets lower.

2. The seat cushion tilt is lowered,

and the seat cushion height is
raised.

• Rear seat 
1. The leg support moves down and

slides backward.

2. The seat cushion tilt is adjusted to

the lowest position.

3. The headrest is lowered, and the

seatback shoulder portion is fold-
ed backward.

Information 

Video-watching mode switches for
adjusting the front passenger's seat do
not operate in the following situations. 
- When the Engine Start/Stop button

is in the OFF position. 

- A passenger occupies the front pas-

senger's seat. 

- An item occupies the front passen-

ger's seat. 

- The front passenger's door is open. 
- The front passenger's seatbelt is fas-

tened. 

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