Genesis G90 (2017 year). Manual - part 3

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To release your seat belt:
Press the release button (1) in the
locking buckle.
When it is released, the belt should
automatically draw back into the
retractor. If this does not happen,
check the belt to be sure it is not
twisted, then try again.

Improperly positioned seat
belts may increase the risk of
serious injury in an accident.
Take the following precautions
when adjusting 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.
This allows your strong pelvic
bones to absorb the force of
the crash,

reducing the

chance of internal injuries.

• Position one arm under the

shoulder belt and the other
over the belt, as shown in the
illustration.

• Always position the shoulder

belt anchor into locked posi-
tion at the appropriate height.

• Never position the shoulder

belt across your neck or face.

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Rear center seat belt

1.Take out the buckle (2), which is

stored between the seat/seatback
cushions.

2.Insert the metal plate (1) into the

buckle (2), until it clicks.
You can make sure its secure fas-
tening by pulling the seatbelt web-
bing. The buckle with ‘CENTER’
mark should be used for the 3-
point seatbelt.

3.Restore the buckle between the

seat/seatback cushion after unfas-
tening the seatbelt.

Pre-tensioner seat belt 
(Driver and front passenger) 

Retractor Pre-tensioner

Your vehicle is equipped with driver's
and front passenger's Pre-tensioner
Seat Belts. The purpose of the pre-
tensioner is to make sure the seat
belts fit tightly against the occupant's
body in certain frontal collisions. The
pre-tensioner seat belts may be acti-
vated in crashes where the frontal
collision is severe enough, together
with the air bags.
When the vehicle stops suddenly, or
if the occupant tries to lean forward
too quickly, the seat belt retractor will
lock into position. In certain frontal
collisions, the pre-tensioner will acti-
vate and pull the seat belt into tighter
contact against the occupant's body.

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Body work on the front area of the
vehicle may damage the pre-ten-
sioner seat belt (retractor pre-ten-
sioner seat belt and emergency
fastening device)  system.
Therefore, we recommend that the
system be serviced by an author-
ized retailer of Genesis Branded
products.

NOTICE

Do not touch the pre-tensioner
seat belt (retractor pre-tension-
er seat belt and emergency fas-
tening device) assemblies for
several minutes after they have
been activated. When the pre-
tensioner seat belt (retractor pre-
tensioner seat belt and emer-
gency fastening device) mecha-
nism deploy during a collision,
the pre-tensioner becomes hot
and can burn you.

WARNING

Pre-Tensioner Seat Belts
(retractor pre-tensioner seat
belt and emergency fastening
device) that malfunction may
not protect you properly during
an accident. Take the following
precautions:
• 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 adverse-
ly 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-ten-
sioners yourself. This must be
done by an authorized retailer
of Genesis Branded products.

• Do not hit the seat belt assem-

blies.

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The Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt System
consists mainly of the following com-
ponents. Their locations are shown in
the illustration above:
1. SRS air bag warning light
2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly
3. SRS control module

Information 

The sensor that activates the SRS air
bag is connected with the pre–tension-
er seat belts. The SRS air bag warning
light on the instrument panel will illu-
minate for approximately 6 seconds
after the Engine Start/Stop button is
pressed to the ON position, and then it
should turn off.
If the pre-tensioner is not working prop-
erly, the warning light will illuminate
even if the SRS air bag is not malfunc-
tioning. If the warning light does not
illuminate, stays illuminated or illumi-
nates when the vehicle is being driven,
we recommend the pre-tensioner seat
belts and/or SRS air bags be inspected
by an authorized retailer of Genesis
Branded products as soon as possible.

Information 

• Both the driver's and front passen-

ger's pre-tensioner seat belts may be
activated in certain frontal or side
collisions or rollovers (if equipped
with rollover sensor).

• 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 condi-
tions and are not hazardous.

• Although it is non-toxic, the fine

dust may cause skin irritation and
should not be breathed for pro-
longed periods. Wash all exposed
skin areas thoroughly after an acci-
dent in which the pre-tensioner seat
belts were activated.

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Pre-Active Seat belt (PSB) 
(if equipped)

The purpose of the pre-active seat
belt is to tighten the seat belt when a
collision is sensed, during emer-
gency braking, or when a loss of
control is sensed.

The pre-active seat belt is a sup-
plementary system. The pre-active
seat belt activates only when the
passenger is wearing his/her seat
belt.

The pre-active seat belt warning will
turn on if there is a problem with your
pre-active seat belt.
We recommend that the system be
checked by an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products if the
warning message comes on while
the vehicle is in motion. When the
PSB warning message disappears,
the master warning light (

) will

illuminate.

In order to maximize the safety of the
passenger, the pre-active seat belt
system operates as below.
• Full retraction

The seat belt is tightened when:
- Emergency braking situation occurs
- Losing control of the vehicle
- The vehicle senses a collision
- Driving on a slippery frozen road

• Slack removal

Tightens a loose seat belt if vehicle
speed is over 15 km/h (9.3 mph).

• Belt parking

Tightens a loose seat belt when
the seat belt is unfastened.

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Additional seat belt safety pre-
cautions 

Seat belt use during pregnancy 

The seat belt should always be used
during pregnancy. The best way to
protect your unborn child is to protect
yourself by always wearing the seat
belt.
Pregnant women should always
wear a lap-shoulder seat belt. Place
the shoulder belt across your chest,
routed between your breasts and
away from your neck. Place the lap
belt below your belly so that it fits
SNUGLY across your hips and pelvic
bone, under the rounded part of the
belly.

Seat belt use and children 

Infant and small children 

Most countries 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
countries, so you should be aware of
the specific requirements in your
country, and where you are travel-
ling. Infant and child restraints must
be properly placed and installed in a
rear seat. For more information refer
to the "Child Restraint Systems" in
this chapter.

ALWAYS properly restrain
infants and small children in a
child restraint appropriate for
the child’s height and weight.
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death to a child and
other passengers, NEVER hold a
child in your lap or arms when
the vehicle is moving.The violent
forces created during an acci-
dent will tear the child from your
arms and throw the child against
the interior of the vehicle.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death to an unborn
child during an accident, preg-
nant 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 Safety
Standards of your country. Before
buying any child restraint system,
make sure that it has a label certify-
ing that it meets Safety Standard of
your country. The restraint must be
appropriate for your child's height
and weight. Check the label on the
child restraint for this information.
Refer to "Child Restraint Systems" in
this chapter.

Larger children 

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. A
child's squirming could put the belt
out of position. Children are afforded
the most safety in the event of an
accident when they are restrained by
a proper restraint system and/or seat
belts in the rear seat.
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.
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.

Seat belt use and  injured peo-
ple

A seat belt should be used when an
injured person is being transported.
Consult a physician for specific rec-
ommendations.

One person per belt 

Two people (including children)
should never attempt to use a single
seat belt. This could increase the
severity of injuries in case of an acci-
dent.

• Always make sure larger chil-

dren’s seat belts are worn and
properly adjusted.

• 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.

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Do not lie down 

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/or air bags) is greatly
reduced by reclining your seatback.
Seat belts must be snug against your
hips and chest to work properly.
During an accident, you could be
thrown into the seat belt, causing
neck or other injuries.
The more the 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.

Care of seat belts 

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.

Periodic inspection

All seat belts should be inspected
periodically for wear or damage of
any kind. Any damaged parts should
be replaced as soon as possible.

Keep belts clean and dry 

Seat belts 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.

When to replace seat belts 

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. We recommend
that you consult an authorized retail-
er of Genesis Branded products.

• NEVER ride with a reclined

seatback when the vehicle is
moving.

• Riding with a reclined seat-

back increases your chance
of serious or fatal injuries in
the event of a collision or sud-
den stop.

• Driver and passengers should

always sit well back in their
seats, properly belted, and
with the seatbacks upright.

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Children always in the rear 

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.

Most countries have child restraint
laws 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 coun-
tries, so you should be aware of the
specific requirements in your coun-
try, 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
Safety Standards of your country.
Child restraint systems are generally
designed to be secured in a vehicle
seat by lap belt or the lap belt portion
of a lap/shoulder belt, or by a top-
tether anchorage and/or ISOFIX
lower anchorage in the rear seats of
the vehicle.

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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.

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Child Restraint System (CRS)
always in the rear

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.

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
Safety Standards of your country.

• 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.

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.

• Always properly restrain your

child in the child restraint.

• Do not use an infant carrier or

a child safety seat that
“hooks” over a seatback, it
may not provide adequate
protection in an accident.

• After an accident, we recom-

mend an authorized retailer of
Genesis Branded products
check the child restraint sys-
tem, seat belts, ISOFIX lower
anchorages and top-tether
anchorages.

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Child restraint system types 

There are three main types of child
restraint systems: rear-facing seats,
forward-facing seats, and booster
seats. They are classified according
to the child’s age, height and weight.

Rear-facing child restraints

A rear-facing child restraint 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 restraint and
reduce the stress to the fragile neck
and spinal cord.
All children under age one must
always ride in a rear-facing child
restraint. There are different types of
rear-facing child restraints: infant-only
seats can only be used rear-facing.
Convertible and 3-in-1 child restraints
typically have higher height and
weight limits for the rear-facing posi-
tion, allowing you to keep your child
rear-facing for a longer period of time.
Keep using restraints in the rear-fac-
ing position as long as children fit
within the height and weight limits
allowed by the child restraint’s manu-
facturer. 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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restraint in the front passen-
ger’s seat.
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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Forward-facing child restraints

A forward-facing child restraint pro-
vides restraint for the child’s body with
a harness. Keep children in a forward-
facing child restraint with a harness
until they reach the top height or
weight limit allowed by your child
restraint’s manufacturer.
Once your child outgrows the forward-
facing child restraint, your child is
ready for a booster seat.

Booster seats 

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 stronger parts of your child’s
body. Keep your children in booster
seats until they are big enough to fit in
a seat belt properly.
For a seat belt to fit properly, the lap
belt must lie snugly across the upper
thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder
belt should lie snug across the shoul-
der 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 mini-
mize the risk of injury in an accident,
sudden stop or sudden maneuver.

Installing a Child Restraint
System (CRS)

After selecting a proper child restraint
and checking that the child restraint
fits properly in the rear of this vehicle,
you are ready to install the child
restraint according to the manufac-
turer’s instruction. There are three
general steps in installing the seat
properly:

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Before installing your child
restraint 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.

WARNING

If the vehicle headrest prevents
proper installation of a child
seat (as described in the child
seat system manual), the head-
rest of the respective seating
position shall be readjusted or
entirely removed.

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• Properly secure the child restraint

to the vehicle. All child restraints
must be secured to the vehicle with
the lap belt or lap part of a lap/shoul-
der belt or with the ISOFIX top-teth-
er anchorage and/or ISOFIX lower
anchorage (if equipped).

• Make sure the child restraint is

firmly secured. After installing a
child restraint to the vehicle, push
and pull the seat forward and from
side-to-side to verify that it is
securely attached to the seat. A
child restraint secured with a seat
belt should be installed as firmly as
possible. However, some side-to-
side movement can be expected.

• Secure the child in the child

restraint. Make sure the child is
properly strapped in the child
restraint according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

ISOFIX lower anchorage and
top-tether anchorage (ISOFIX
anchorages system) for children
(if equipped) 

The ISOFIX 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 ISOFIX system uses
anchors in the vehicle and attach-
ments on the child restraint. The
ISOFIX system eliminates the need
to use seat belts to secure the child
restraint to the rear seats.
Lower anchors are metal bars built
into the vehicle. There are two lower
anchors for each ISOFIX seating
position that will accommodate a
child restraint with lower attachments.
To use the ISOFIX system in your
vehicle, you must have a child
restraint with ISOFIX attachments.
(An ISOFIX-seat may only be installed
if it has vehicle-specific or universal
approval in accordance with the
requirements of ECE-R 44.)
The child restraint manufacturer will
provide you with instructions on how
to use the child restraint with its
attachments for the ISOFIX lower
anchorages.

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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ISOFIX lower anchorages have been
provided in the left and right outboard
rear seating positions. Their locations
are shown in the illustration. There
are no ISOFIX lower anchorages pro-
vided for the center rear seating posi-
tion.

The ISOFIX lower anchorages posi-
tion indicator symbols are located on
the left and right rear seat backs to
identify the position of the ISOFIX
lower anchorages in your vehicle (see
arrows in illustration).
Both rear outboard seats are
equipped with a pair of ISOFIX lower
anchorages as well as a correspon-
ding top-tether anchorage on the
back side of the rear seats.
(CRS with universal approval to ECE-
R44 need to be fixed additionally with
a top-tether strap connected to the
corresponding top-tether anchorage
point on the back side of the rear
seats.)
ISOFIX lower anchorages are locat-
ed between the seatback and the
seat cushion of the rear seat left and
right outboard seating positions.

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restraint system using ISOFIX
lower anchorages in the rear cen-
ter seating position. There are no
ISOFIX lower anchorages provid-
ed for this seat. Using the out-
board seat anchorages can dam-
age the anchorages which may
break or fail in a collision result-
ing in serious injury or death.

WARNING

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ISOFIX Lower

Anchorage

ISOFIX Lower
Anchorage Position
Indicator

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Securing a child restraint with
the “ISOFIX Anchorages System”

To install a ISOFIX-compatible child
restraint in either of the rear outboard
seating positions:
1. Move the seat belt buckle away

from the ISOFIX lower anchorages.

2. Move any other objects away from

the anchors that could prevent a
secure connection between the
child restraint and the ISOFIX lower
anchorages.

3. Place the child restraint on the vehi-

cle seat, then attach the seat to the
ISOFIX lower anchorages accord-
ing 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 ISOFIX
lower anchorages.

Take the following precautions
when using the ISOFIX system:
• Read and follow all installa-

tion instructions provided
with your child restraint sys-
tem.

• 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
anchorage. This could cause
the anchor or attachment to
come loose or break.

• Always have the ISOFIX sys-

tem inspected by your dealer
after an accident. An accident
can damage the ISOFIX sys-
tem and may not properly
secure the child restraint.

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Securing a child restraint seat
with “Tether Anchor” system 

Child restraint hook holders are
located on the package tray.

1. Route the child restraint seat strap

over the seatback.

For vehicles with adjustable head-
rest, route the tether strap under
the headrest and between the
headrest posts, otherwise route
the tether strap over the top of the
seatback.

2. Connect the tether strap hook to

the appropriate child restraint
hook holder and tighten to secure
the child restraint seat.

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Take the following precautions
when installing the top-tether
strap:
• Read and follow all installa-

tion instructions provided
with your child restraint sys-
tem.

• NEVER attach more than one

child restraint to a single
ISOFIX top-tether anchorage.
This could cause the anchor-
age or attachment to come
loose or break.

• Do not attach the top-tether

strap to anything other than
the correct ISOFIX top-tether
anchorage. It may not work
properly if attached to some-
thing else.

• Child restraint anchorages are

designed to withstand only
those loads imposed by cor-
rectly fitted child restraints.
Under no circumstances are
they to be used for adult seat
belts or harnesses or for
attaching other items or equip-
ment to the vehicle.

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