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Hyundai Santa Fe (2023 year). Manual in english - page 2

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SEATS

The information provided may differ depending on which functions are

applicable to your vehicle.

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Front seat

2nd row seat

(1) Forward and rearward

(10) Seatback angle

(2) Seatback angle

(11) Head restraints

(3) Seat cushion angle

(12) Seat warmer*

(4) Seat cushion height

(13) 2nd row seat remote folding switch*

(5) Seat cushion length*

(6) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)*

*: if equipped

(7) Seat warmer*

(8) Air ventilation seat*

(9) Head restraints

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Seats & Safety System

Safety precautions

WARNING

Adjusting the seats so that you are sitting

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

in a safe and comfortable position plays

death from an inflating air bag, take the

an important role for the safety of the

following precautions:

driver and passengers, along with seat

ś Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the

belts and air bags when in an accident.

rear as possible while maintaining

the ability to control the vehicle.

WARNING

ś Adjust the front passenger seat as far

Do not use a cushion that reduces

to the rear as possible.

friction between the seat and the

ś Hold the steering wheel by the rim

passenger. The passenger’s hips may

with your hands at the 9 o’clock and

slide under the lap portion of the seat

3 o’clock positions to minimize the

belt during an accident or a sudden

risk of injuries to your hands and

stop.

arms.

Serious or fatal internal injuries could

ś NEVER place anything or anyone

result because the seat belt cannot

between you and the air bag.

operate properly.

ś Do not allow the front passenger to

place feet or legs on the dashboard

Air bags

to minimize the risk of leg injuries.

You can take steps to reduce the risk

of being injured by an inflating air bag.

Seat belts

Sitting too close to an air bag greatly

Always fasten your seat belt before

increases the risk of injury in the event

starting any trip. At all times, passengers

the air bag inflates.

should sit upright and be properly

The National Highway Traffic Safety

restrained. Infants and small children

Administration (NHTSA) recommends

must be restrained in appropriate Child

that drivers allow at least 10 inches

Restraint Systems. Children who have

(25cm) between the center of the

outgrown a booster seat and adults must

steering wheel and their chest.

be restrained using the seat belts.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when

adjusting your seat belt:

ś NEVER use one seat belt for more

than one occupant.

ś Always position the seatback upright

with the lap portion of the seat belt

snug and low across the hips.

ś NEVER allow children or small infants

to ride on a passenger’s lap.

ś Do not route the seat belt across your

neck, across sharp edges, or reroute

the shoulder strap away from your

body.

ś Do not allow the seat belt to become

caught or jammed.

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Seats & Safety System

Manual adjustment

The front seat can be adjusted by using

the levers located on the outside of

the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust

the seat to the proper position so that

you can easily control the steering

wheel, foot pedals and controls on the

instrument panel.

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Seatback angle

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the

seatback lever.

2. Carefully lean back on the seat and

adjust the seatback to the position

you desire.

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3. Release the knob and make sure the

Forward and rearward adjustment

seatback is locked in place.

To move the seat forward or rearward:

Reclining seatback

1. Pull up the seat slide adjustment lever

and hold it.

Sitting in a reclined position when the

vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.

2. Slide the seat to the position you

Even when buckled up, the protections

desire.

of your restraint system (seat belts

3. Release the lever and make sure the

and/or air bags) is greatly reduced by

seat is locked in place. Move forward

reclining your seatback.

and rearward without using the lever.

If the seat moves, it is not locked

properly.

WARNING

NEVER ride with a reclined seatback

when the vehicle is moving.

Riding with a reclined seatback

increases your chance of serious or fatal

injuries in the event of a collision or

sudden stop.

Drivers and passengers should ALWAYS

sit well back in their seats, properly

belted, and with the seatbacks upright.

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Seat belts must be snug against your

Power adjustment (if equipped)

hips and chest to work properly. When

The front seat can be adjusted by using

the seatback is reclined, the shoulder

belt cannot do its job because it will not

the control switches located on the

outside of the seat cushion. Before

be snug against your chest. Instead,

it will be in front of you. During an

driving, adjust the seat to the proper

position so that you can easily control

accident, you could be thrown into the

seat belt, causing neck or other injuries.

the steering wheel, foot pedals and

controls on the instrument panel.

The more the seatback is reclined,

the greater chance the passenger’s

hips will slide under the lap belt or the

WARNING

passenger’s neck will strike the shoulder

NEVER allow children in the vehicle

belt.

unattended. The power seats are

operable when the vehicle is turned off.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the seats:

ś Always stop adjusting the seats when

the seat has been adjusted as far

forward or rearward as possible.

ś Do not adjust the seats longer than

necessary when the vehicle is turned

off. This may result in unnecessary

battery drain.

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ś Do not operate two or more seats at

Seat cushion height

the same time. This may result in an

To change the height of the seat cushion:

electrical malfunction.

ś Push down the lever several times, to

lower the seat cushion.

ś Pull up the lever several times, to raise

the seat cushion.

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Forward and rearward adjustment

Seatback angle

To move the seat forward or rearward:

To recline the seatback:

1. Push the control switch forward or

1. Push the control switch forward or

rearward.

rearward.

2. Release the switch once the seat

2. Release the switch once the seatback

reaches the desired position.

reaches the desired position.

Reclining seatback

Sitting in a reclined position when the

vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.

Even when buckled up, the protections

of your restraint system (seat belts and

air bags) is greatly reduced by reclining

your seatback.

WARNING

NEVER ride with a reclined seatback

when the vehicle is moving.

Riding with a reclined seatback

increases your chance of serious or fatal

injuries in the event of a collision or

sudden stop.

Driver and passengers should ALWAYS

sit well back in their seats, properly

belted, and with the seatbacks upright.

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Seat belts must be snug against your

Seat cushion extension adjustment

hips and chest to work properly. When

(for driver's seat) (if equipped)

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.

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To move the front part of cushion

forward:

1. Push the front part of control switch

to move the seat cushion to the

desired length.

2. Release the switch once the seat

cushion reaches the desired length.

To move the front part of cushion

rearward:

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1. Push the rear part of control switch to

Seat cushion tilt (1)

move the seat cushion to the desired

To change the angle of the front part of

length.

the seat cushion:

2. Release the switch once the seat

Push the front portion of the control

cushion reaches the desired length.

switch up to raise or down to lower the

front part of the seat cushion.

Release the switch once the seat reaches

the desired position.

Seat cushion height (2)

To change the height of the seat cushion:

Push the rear portion of the control

switch up to raise or down to lower the

height of the seat cushion.

Release the switch once the seat reaches

the desired position.

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Rear seats

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Lumbar support (for driver’s seat, if

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equipped)

Forward and backward (2nd row seat)

To adjust the lumbar support:

To move the seat forward or backward:

1. Press the front portion of the switch

1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up

(1) to increase support or the rear

and hold it.

portion of the switch (2) to decrease

support.

2. Slide the seat to the position you

desire.

2. Press switch (3) or (4) to move the

support position up or down.

3. Release the lever and make sure the

seat is locked in place.

3. Release the switch once the lumbar

support reaches the desired position.

Adjust the seat before driving, and make

sure the seat is locked securely by trying

Seatback pocket

to move forward and backward without

using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not

locked properly.

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The seatback pocket is provided on the

back of the front seatbacks.

CAUTION

Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the

seatback pockets. In an accident they

could come loose from the pocket and

injure occupants.

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To fold down the rear seatback:

1. Set the front seatback to the upright

position and if necessary, slide the

front seat forward.

2. Lower the rear head restraints to the

lowest position.

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Seatback angle (2nd row seat)

To recline the seatback:

1. Pull up the seatback recline lever.

2. Hold the lever and adjust the seatback

of the seat to the position you desire.

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3. Release the lever and make sure the

seatback is locked in place. (The lever

3. Route the seat belt webbing through

MUST return to its original position for

the rear seat belt guides to prevent

the seatback to lock.)

the belts from being trapped behind

or under the seats.

Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks can be folded to

facilitate carrying long items or to

increase the luggage capacity of the

vehicle.

WARNING

ś 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.

ś Objects carried on the folded down

seatback should not extend higher

than the top of the front seatbacks.

This could allow cargo to slide

forward and cause injury or damage

during sudden stops.

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WARNING

When returning the rear seatback from

a folded to an upright position, hold the

seatback and return it slowly. Ensure

that the seatback is completely locked

into its upright position by pushing on

the top of the seatback. In an accident

or sudden stop, the unlocked seatback

could allow cargo to move forward with

great force and enter the passenger

compartment, which could result in

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serious injury or death.

4. Pull on the seatback folding lever (2nd

row seat), then fold the seat toward

the front of the vehicle. When you

WARNING

return the seatback to its upright

Do not place objects in the rear seats,

position, always be sure it has locked

since they cannot be properly secured

into position by pushing on the top of

and may hit vehicle occupants in a

the seatback.

collision causing serious injury or death.

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5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the

seatback backward by pulling the

folding lever or the strap. Pull the

seatback firmly until it clicks into

place. Make sure the seatback is

locked in place.

6. Return the rear seat belt to the proper

position.

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2nd row seat folding (if equipped)

WARNING

(from outside)

Make sure the engine is off, the shift

button is in P (Park), and the parking

brake is securely applied whenever

loading or unloading cargo. Failure

to take these steps may allow the

vehicle to move if the shift button

is inadvertently moved to another

position.

CAUTION

ś Be careful when loading cargo

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through the rear passenger seats

to prevent damage to the vehicle

Push the 2nd row seat back folding

interior.

switch (1) located in the right side in the

liftgate. (L : Left seatback folding,

ś When cargo is loaded through the

R : Right seatback folding)

rear passenger seats, ensure the

cargo is properly secured to prevent

it from moving while driving.

WARNING

Rear seat folding

WARNING

Do not fold the rear seats, if passengers,

Cargo should always be secured to

pets or luggage are in the rear seats.

prevent it from being thrown about the

It may cause injury or damage to

vehicle in a collision and causing injury

passengers, pets, luggage.

to the vehicle occupants. Do not place

objects in the rear seats, since they

cannot be properly secured and may hit

the front seat occupants in a collision.

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Seats & Safety System

Armrest

Head Restraints

The vehicle’s front and rear (second row

and/or third row) seats have adjustable

head restraints. The head restraints

provide comfort for passengers, but

more importantly they are designed to

help protect passengers from whiplash

and other neck and spinal injuries during

an accident, especially in a rear impact

collision.

WARNING

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The armrest is located in the center of

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death in an accident, take the following

the rear seat. Pull the armrest down from

the seatback to use it.

precautions when adjusting your head

restraints:

Rear occupant alert system (2nd

ś

Always properly adjust the head

seat)

restraints for all passengers BEFORE

starting the vehicle.

This function alerts driver when you get

out of a car while the passengers remain

ś

NEVER let anyone ride in a seat

in the 2nd row seat.

with the head restraints removed or

reversed.

If the front door is opened with

passengers in the 2nd row seats, A

warning message will appear in the

instrument cluster. After the 1st warning

if movement is detected in the 2nd row

seat after all doors are locked, a second

audible warning will be triggered.

Even if your vehicle is equipped with

Rear Occupant Alert, always make sure

to check the rear seat before you leave

the vehicle.

For more information, refer to the “Rear

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occupant alert system” in chapter 3.

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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.

ś

NEVER adjust the head restraints

position of the driver’s seat when the

vehicle is in motion.

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Adjust the head restraints as close to

the passenger’s head as possible. Do

not use a seat cushion that holds the

body away from the seatback.

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Make sure the head restraints locks

into position after adjusting it.

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Front seat head restraints

WARNING

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When sitting on the rear seat, do not

adjust the height of the head restraints

to the lowest position.

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The driver’s and front passenger’s seats

CAUTION

are equipped with adjustable head

When there is no occupant in the rear

restraint for the passengers safety and

seats, adjust the height of the head

comfort.

restraints to the lowest position. The

rear seat head restraints can reduce the

visibility of the rear area.

NOTICE

To prevent damage, NEVER hit or pull

on the head restraints.

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Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the head restraint:

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

To lower the head restraint:

1. Push and hold the release button (2)

on the head restraint support.

2. Lower the head restraint to the

desired position (3).

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NOTICE

„ Type A

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„ Type B

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.

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Removal/Reinstall

To remove the head restraint:

1. Recline the seatback (2) with the

seatback angle lever (1).

2. Raise the head restraint as far as it can

go.

3. Press the head restraint release button

(3) while pulling the head restraint up

(4).

WARNING

NEVER allow anyone to travel in a seat

with the head restraint removed.

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„ Type A

Rear seat head restraint

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„ Type B

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The rear seats are equipped with head

restraint in all the seating positions for

the passenger’s safety and comfort.

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To reinstall the head restraint :

1. Recline the seatback.

2. Put the head restraint poles (2) into

the holes while pressing the release

button (1).

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3. Adjust the head restraint to the

Adjusting the height up and down

appropriate height.

To raise the head restraint:

4. Recline the seatback (4) with the

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

seatback angle lever (3).

To lower the head restraint:

WARNING

1. Push and hold the release button (2)

on the head restraint support.

Always make sure the head restraint

locks into position after reinstalling and

2. Lower the head restraint to the

adjusting it properly.

desired position (3).

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Seat warmers (if equipped)

Seat warmers are provided to warm the

seats during cold weather.

During mild weather or under conditions

where the operation of the seat warmer

is not needed, keep the seat warmers

OFF.

WARNING

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The seat warmers can cause a SERIOUS

BURN, even at low temperatures and

Removal/Reinstallation

especially if used for long periods of

To remove the head restraint:

time.

1. Raise the head restraint as far as it can

Passengers must be able to feel if the

go.

seat is becoming too warm so they can

2. Press the head restraint release button

turn it off, if needed.

(1) while pulling the headrest up (2).

People who cannot detect temperature

change or pain to the skin should

To reinstall the head restraint:

use extreme caution, especially the

1. Put the head restraint poles into the

following types of passengers:

holes (3) while pressing the release

ś Infants, children, elderly or disabled

button (1).

persons, or hospital outpatients.

2. Adjust the head restraint to the

ś People with sensitive skin or who

appropriate height.

burn easily.

ś Fatigued individuals.

ś Intoxicated individuals.

ś People taking medication that can

cause drowsiness or sleepiness.

WARNING

NEVER place anything on the seat

that insulates against heat when the

seat warmer is in operation, such as a

blanket or seat cushion. This may cause

the seat warmer to overheat, causing a

burn or damage to the seat.

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NOTICE

While the engine is running, push either

of the switches to warm the driver's seat

To prevent damage to the seat warmers

or front passenger's seat.

and seats:

During mild weather or under conditions

ś Never use a solvent such as paint

where the operation of the seat warmer

thinner, benzene, alcohol or gasoline

is not needed, keep the switches in the

to clean the seats.

OFF position.

ś Do not place heavy or sharp objects

ś

Manual temperature control

on seats equipped with seat

warmers.

Each time you push the switch, the

temperature setting of the seat is

ś Do not change the seat cover. It may

changed as follows:

damage the seat warmer.

- Front seat

„ Front seat

OFF

HIGH (

)

LOW (

)

MEDIUM (

)

- Rear seat

OFF Ɵ HIGH (

) Ɵ LOW (

)

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Automatic temperature control

The seat warmer starts to

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automatically control the seat

„ Rear seat

temperature in order to prevent

low-temperature burns after being

manually turned ON.

- Front seat

OFF

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0,1

LOW (

)

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0,1

- Rear seat

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OFF Ɵ HIGH (

) Ɵ LOW (

)

30 MIN

If HIGH temperature is manually

selected again, the temperature will

be controlled automatically.

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ś

When pressing the switch for more

Air ventilation seat (if equipped)

than 1.5 seconds with the seat warmer

operating, the seat warmer will turn

OFF.

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The seat warmer defaults to the OFF

position whenever the ignition switch

is ON.

ś

Auto Comfort Control (for driver’s

seat) (if equipped)

- The seat warmer automatically

controls the seat temperature

depending on the ambient

temperature and the set climate

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control temperature when the

The air ventilation seats are provided

engine is running. If the seat

to cool the front seats by blowing air

warmer switch is pushed, the seat

through small vent holes on the surface

warmer will have to be controlled

of the seat cushions and seatbacks.

manually.

When the operation of the air ventilation

To use this function, it must be

seat is not needed, keep the switches in

activated from the Settings menu in

the OFF position.

the AV/AVN system screen.

While the engine is running, push the

- The seat warmer defaults to the

switch to cool the driver's seat or the

OFF position whenever the ignition

front passenger's seat (if equipped).

switch is ON. However, if the Auto

Comfort Control function is ON, the

NOTICE

driver’s seat warmer will turn on

and off depending on the ambient

To prevent damage to the air ventilation

temperature and the set climate

seats:

control temperature.

ś Never use a solvent such as paint

For more details, refer to the separately

thinner, benzene, alcohol or gasoline

supplied Infotainment manual with

to clean the seats.

your vehicle.

ś Avoid spilling liquids on the surface

of the front seats and seatbacks;

this may cause the air vent holes

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to become blocked and not work

With the seat warmer switch in the ON

properly.

position, the heating system in the seat

ś Do not place materials such as

turns off or on automatically depending on

plastic bags or newspapers under

the seat temperature.

the seats. They may block the air

intake causing the air vents to not

work properly.

ś Do not change the seat covers. It may

damage the air ventilation seat.

ś If the air vents do not operate, restart

the vehicle. If there is no change,

have your vehicle inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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System precautions

WARNING

ś

Make sure that all the windows are

Even if your vehicle is equipped with

closed. If the window is open, the

Rear Occupant Alert, always make sure

alert may operate by the sensor

to check the rear seat before you leave

detecting an unintended movement

the vehicle.

(for example, wind or bugs).

Rear Occupant Alert may not operate

ś

„ Cluster

„ Steering wheel

when:

ś

Movement does not continue for

a certain period of time or the

movement is small.

ś

The rear passenger is covered with

an object such as a blanket.

ś

Always be cautious of the

passenger’s safety as the detection

function and second alert may

not operate depending on the

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surrounding environment and

If you do not want to use Rear

certain conditions.

Occupant Alert, press the OK button

on the steering wheel when the first

alert is displayed on the cluster. Doing

so will deactivate the second alert one

time.

ś

An alert can occur if the there is an

impact on the roof.

ś

If boxes or objects are stacked in the

vehicle, the system may not detect

the boxes or objects. Or, the alert may

operate if the boxes or objects fall off.

ś

The sensor may not operate normally

if the senor is obscured by foreign

substances.

ś

The alert may operate if movement

in the driver or passenger seat is

detected.

ś

The alert may operate with the doors

locked due to car wash or surrounding

vibration or noise.

ś

If the vehicle is started remotely (if

equipped with Remote Start), inside

movement detection will stop.

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Seat belt warning light

Seat belt warning light (for front

passenger’s seat)

Seat belt warning light (for driver’s

seat)

As a reminder to the front passenger,

the front passenger’s seat belt warning

„ Instrument cluster

lights will illuminate for approximately 6

seconds each time you place the ignition

switch to the ON position regardless of

belt fastening.

If you continue not to fasten the seat belt

and you drive over 12 mph (20 km/h),

the seat belt warning chime will sound

for approximately 100 seconds and the

corresponding warning light will blink.

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As a reminder to the driver, the seat

If you unfasten the seat belt while driving

belt warning light will illuminate for

under 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt

approximately 6 seconds each time

warning light will illuminate until the seat

you place the ignition switch to the ON

belt is fastened.

position regardless of belt fastening. At

If you unfasten the seat belt while

this time, if the seat belt is not fastened a

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

warning chime will sound for 6 seconds.

seat belt warning chime will sound for

approximately 100 seconds and the

If you continue not to fasten the seat belt

corresponding warning light will blink.

and you drive over 6 mph (9 km/h), the

warning light will stay illuminated.

WARNING

If you continue not to fasten the seat belt

and you drive over 12 mph (20 km/h),

Riding in an improper position

the seat belt warning chime will sound

adversely affects the front passenger’s

for approximately 100 seconds and the

seat belt warning system. It is important

corresponding warning light will blink.

for the driver to instruct the passenger

to be seated properly as instructed in

this manual.

If you unfasten the seat belt while driving

under 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt

warning light will illuminate until the seat

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belt is fastened.

ś Although the front passenger seat is not

If you unfasten the seat belt while

occupied, the seat belt warning light

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

will blink or illuminate for 6 seconds.

seat belt warning chime will sound for

ś The front passenger’s seat belt warning

approximately 100 seconds and the

may operate when luggage is placed on

corresponding warning light will blink.

the front passenger seat.

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Seat belt restraint system

Front Seat Belt - Driver’s 3point

system with emergency locking

retractor

WARNING

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To fasten your seat belt:

Improperly positioned seat belts may

Pull it out of the retractor and insert the

increase the risk of serious injury

metal tab (1) into the buckle (2). There

in an accident. Take the following

will be an audible “click” when the tab

precautions when adjusting the seat

locks into the buckle.

belt:

ś

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.

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Position one arm under the shoulder

belt and the other over the belt, as

shown in the illustration.

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Always position the shoulder belt

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anchor into the locked position at the

appropriate height.

You should place the lap belt (1) portion

across your hips and the shoulder belt (2)

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Never position the shoulder belt

portion across your chest.

across your neck or face.

The seat belt automatically adjusts to the

proper length after the lap belt portion

is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly

around your hips. If you lean forward in

a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend

and move with you.

If there is a sudden stop or impact, the

belt will lock into position. It will also lock

if you try to lean forward too quickly.

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Information

If you are not able to smoothly pull

enough of the seat belt out from the

retractor, firmly pull the seat belt out and

release it. After release, you will be able to

pull the belt out smoothly.

Height adjustment

You can adjust the height of the shoulder

belt anchor to one of the four different

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positions for maximum comfort and

safety.

To release your seat belt:

The shoulder portion should be adjusted

Press the release button (1) in the locking

so it lies across your chest and midway

buckle.

over your shoulder nearest the door, not

When it is released, the belt should

over your neck.

automatically draw back into the

retractor. If this does not happen, check

„ Front seat

the belt to be sure it is not twisted, then

try again.

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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.

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Rear Seat Belt - Passenger’s 3point

system with convertible locking

retractor

This type of seat belt combines the

features of both an emergency locking

retractor seat belt and an automatic

locking retractor seat belt. Convertible

retractor type seat belts are installed

in the rear seat positions to help

accommodate the installation of child

restraint systems. Although a convertible

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retractor is also installed in the front

passenger seat position, NEVER place

To release your seat belt:

any infant/child restraint system in the

Press the release button (1) in the locking

front seat of the vehicle.

buckle.

When it is released, the belt should

To fasten your seat belt:

automatically draw back into the

Pull the seat belt out of the retractor

retractor. If this does not happen, check

and insert the metal tab into the buckle.

the belt to be sure it is not twisted, then

There will be an audible “click” when

try again.

the tab locks into the buckle. When

not securing a child restraint, the seat

NOTICE

belt operates in the same way as the

driver’s seat belt (Emergency Locking

Although the seat belt retractor provides

Retractor Type). It automatically adjusts

the same level of protection for seated

to the proper length only after the lap

passengers in either emergency

belt portion of the seat belt is adjusted

or automatic locking modes, the

manually so that it fits snugly across your

emergency locking mode allows seated

hips.

passengers to move freely in their seat

while keeping some tension on the belt.

When the seat belt is fully extended from

During a collision or sudden stop, the

the retractor to allow the installation of

retractor automatically locks the belt to

a child restraint system, the seat belt

help restrain your body.

operation changes to allow the belt to

retract, but not to extend (Automatic

To deactivate the automatic locking

Locking Retractor Type). Refer to the

mode, unbuckle the seat belt and allow

“Using a Child Restraint System” section

the belt to fully retract.

in this chapter.

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Seats & Safety System

Second row center seatbelt

Stowing the rear seat belt

(3-point rear center seat belt)

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The rear seat belt buckles can be

stowed in the pocket between the

1. Insert the tongue plate (1) into the

rear seatback and cushion when not

buckle (2) until an audible “click" is

in use.

heard, indicating the latch is locked.

Make sure the belt is not twisted.

„ Rear seat

When using the rear center seat belt, the

buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be

used.

Information

If you are not able to pull out the safety

belt from the retractor, firmly pull the belt

out and release it. After release, you will be

able to pull the belt out smoothly.

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WARNING

ś

Routing the seat belt webbing through

the rear seat belt guides will help keep

Make sure that the seatback is locked in

the belts from being trapped behind

place when using the rear center seat

or under the seats.

belt.

After inserting the seat belt, tighten

If not, the seatback may move when

the belt webbing by pulling it up.

there is a sudden stop or collision,

which could result in serious injury.

CAUTION

When using the seat belt, use it after

taking it out of the guides.

If you pull the seat belt when it is stored

in the guides, it may damage the guides

and/or belt webbing.

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Pre-tensioner seat belt

(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 certain frontal

or side collision(s).

(2) Emergency Fastening Device System

The purpose of the Emergency Fastening

Device System is to make sure that

the pelvis belts fit in tightly against the

occupant’s lower body in certain frontal

collision(s).

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Your vehicle is equipped with driver’s

If the system senses excessive tension

and front passenger’s Pre-tensioner

on the driver or passenger’s seat belt

Seat Belts(Retractor Pretensioner and

when the pre-tensioner system activates,

Emergency Fastening Device System).

the load limiter inside the retractor

The purpose of the pre-tensioner is

pre-tensioner will release some of the

to make sure the seat belts fit tightly

pressure on the affected seat belt.

against the occupant’s body in

certain frontal or side collision(s). The

Emergency Fastening Device System

may be activated in certain crashes

where the frontal collision(s) is severe

enough, together with the air bags.

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or

if the occupant tries to lean forward

too quickly, the seat belt retractor will

lock into position. In certain frontal or

side collision(s), the pre-tensioner will

activate and pull the seat belt into tighter

contact against the occupant’s body.

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WARNING

ś Always wear your seat belt and sit

properly in your seat.

ś Do not use the seat belt if it is loose

or twisted. A loose or twisted seat

belt will not protect you properly in

an accident.

ś Do not place anything near the

buckle. This may adversely affect

the buckle and cause it to function

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improperly.

The Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt System

ś Always replace your pre-tensioners

consists mainly of the following

after activation or an accident.

components. Their locations are shown

ś NEVER inspect, service, repair

in the illustration above:

or replace the pre-tensioners by

(1) SRS air bag warning light

yourself. Have the pre-tensioners

inspected, serviced, repaired or

(2) Retractor pre-tensioner

replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI

(3) SRS control module

dealer.

(4) Emergency fastening device

ś Do not hit the seat belt assemblies.

WARNING

Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat

belt assemblies for several minutes

after they have been activated. When

the pre-tensioner seat belt mechanism

deploys during a collision, the pre-

tensioner can become hot and can burn

you.

CAUTION

Body work on the front area of the

vehicle may damage the pre-tensioner

seat belt system. Therefore, have the

system to be serviced by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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