Hyundai Kona (2024 year). Manual in english

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Child Restraint System

(CRS)

Children always in the rear

WARNING

Always properly restrain children 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 passenger

seat can be forcefully struck by an

inflating airbag resulting in SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH.

Children under age 13 should always ride

in the rear seats and must always be

properly restrained to minimize the risk of

injury in an accident, sudden stop, or

sudden maneuver.
According to accident statistics, children

are safer when properly restrained in the

rear seats than in the front seat. Even with

airbags, children can be seriously injured

or killed. Children too large for a Child

Restraint System must use the seat belts

provided.
All 50 states have child restraint laws

which require children to travel in

approved Child Restraint Systems.
The laws governing the age or

height/weight restrictions at which seat

belts can be used instead of Child

Restraint System differs among states, so

you should be aware of the specific

requirements in your state, and where

you are travelling.
Child Restraint Systems must be properly

placed and installed in the rear seat. You

must use a commercially available Child

Restraint System that meets the

requirements of the Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213).
Child Restraint Systems are generally

designed to be secured in a vehicle seat

by lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt,

or by a LATCH system in the rear seats of

the vehicle.

Child Restraint System (CRS)

Infants and younger children must be

restrained in an appropriate

rearward-facing or forward-facing CRS

that has first been properly secured to the

seat of the vehicle. Read and comply with

the instructions for installation and use

provided by the manufacturer of the Child

Restraint System.

WARNING

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 passenger's seat.

• Always properly secure the child

restraint to a rear seat of the vehicle.

• Always follow the child restraint system

manufacturer's instructions for

installation and use.

• Always properly restrain your child in

the child restraint.

• If the vehicle head restraint prevents

proper installation of a child seat (as

described in the child restraint system

manual), the head restraint of the

respective seating position shall be

readjusted or entirely removed.

• 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, have an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer check the child

restraint system, seat belts, tether

anchors and lower anchors.

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Selecting a Child Restraint

System (CRS)

When selecting a Child Restraint System

for your child, always:
• Make sure the Child Restraint System

has a label certifying that it meets

applicable Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standards (FMVSS 213).

• Select a Child Restraint System based

on your child’s height and weight. The

required label or the instructions for use

typically provide this information.

• Select a Child Restraint System that fits

the vehicle seating position where it will

be used.

• Read and comply with the warnings

and instructions for installation and use

provided with the Child Restraint

System.

Child Restraint System types

There are three main types of Child

Restraint Systems: rearward-facing,

forward-facing and booster Child

Restraint Systems.
They are classified according to the

child’s age, height and weight.

Rearward-facing Child Restraint System

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A rearward-facing Child Restraint System

provides restraint with the seating

surface against the back of the child. The

harness system holds the child in place,

and in an accident, acts to keep the child

positioned in the Child Restraint Systems

and reduce the stress to the fragile neck

and spinal cord.
All children under the age of one year

must always ride in a rearward-facing

Child Restraint System. Convertible and

3-in-1 Child Restraint Systems typically

have higher height and weight limits for

the rearward-facing position, allowing

you to keep your child rearward-facing

for a longer period of time.
Keep using Child Restraint Systems in the

rearward-facing position as long as

children fit within the height and weight

limits allowed by the Child Restraint

System’s manufacturer. It’s the best way

to keep them safe.
Once your child has outgrown the

rearward-facing Child Restraint System,

your child is ready for a forward-facing

Child Restraint System with a harness.

WARNING

NEVER install a child or infant restraint in

the front passenger's seat.
Placing a rearward-facing child restraint

in the front seat can result in SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH if the child restraint is

struck by an inflating airbag.

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Forward-facing Child Restraint System

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A forward-facing Child Restraint System

provides restraint for the child’s body

with a harness. Keep children in a

forward-facing Child Restraint System

with a harness until they reach the top

height or weight limit allowed by your

Child Restraint System’s manufacturer.
Once your child outgrows the

forward-facing Child Restraint System,

your child is ready for a booster seat.

Booster seats

A booster seat is a Child Restraint System

designed to improve the fit of the

vehicle’s seat belt system. A booster seat

positions the seat belt so that it fits

properly over the stronger parts of your

child’s body. Keep your children in

booster seats until they are big enough to

fit in a seat belt properly.
For a seat belt to fit properly, the lap belt

must lie comfortable across the upper

thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder

belt should lie comfortable across the

shoulder and chest and not across the

neck or face. Children under age 13 must

always be properly restrained to minimize

the risk of injury in an accident, sudden

stop or sudden maneuver.

Installing a Child Restraint

System (CRS)

WARNING

Before installing your Child Restraint

System always:
Read and follow the instructions provided

by the manufacturer of the Child

Restraint System.
Failure to follow all warnings and

instructions could increase the risk of the

SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH if an accident

occurs.

WARNING

If the vehicle head restraint prevents

proper installation of a Child Restraint

System, the head restraint of the

respective seating position shall be

readjusted or entirely removed.

After selecting a proper Child Restraint

System for your child and checking that

the Child Restraint System fits properly

on the seating position, there are three

general steps for a proper installation:
•

Properly secure the Child Restraint

System to the vehicle.

All Child

Restraint Systems must be secured to

the vehicle with the lap belt or lap part

of a lap/shoulder belt or with the lower

anchor and/or tether anchor and/or

with the support leg.

•

Make sure the Child Restraint System

is firmly secured.

After installing a

Child Restraint System to the vehicle,

push and pull the seat forward and from

side-to-side to verify that it is securely

attached to the seat. A Child Restraint

System secured with a seat belt should

be installed as firmly as possible.

However, some side-to-side

movement can be expected. When

installing a Child Restraint System,

adjust the vehicle seat and seatback

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(up and down, forward and rearward)

so that your child fits in the Child

Restraint System in a comfortable

manner.

•

Secure the child in the Child Restraint

System.

Make sure the child is properly

strapped in the Child Restraint System

according to the Child Restraint System

manufacturer’s instructions.

CAUTION

A Child Restraint System in a closed

vehicle can become very hot. To prevent

burns, check the seating surface and

buckles before placing your child in the

Child Restraint System.

Lower Anchors and Tether for

Children (LATCH System)

The LATCH system holds a Child Restraint

System during driving and in an accident.

This system is designed to make

installation of the Child Restraint System

easier and reduce the possibility of

improperly installing your Child Restraint

System. The LATCH system uses anchors

in the vehicle and attachments on the

Child Restraint System. The LATCH

system eliminates the need to use seat

belts to secure the Child Restraint System

to the rear seats.
Lower anchors are metal bars built into

the vehicle. There are two lower anchors

for each LATCH seating position that will

accommodate a Child Restraint System

with lower attachments.
To use the LATCH system in your vehicle,

you must have a Child Restraint System

with LATCH attachments.
The Child Restraint System manufacturer

will provide you with instructions on how

to use the Child Restraint System with its

attachments for the LATCH anchorages.

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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 center rear seating

position.

WARNING

Do not attempt to install a Child Restraint

System using LATCH anchors in the rear

center seating position. There are no

LATCH anchors provided for this seat.

Using the outboard seat anchors can

damage the anchors which may break or

fail in a collision resulting in serious injury

or death.

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[A] Lower Anchor Position Indicator

[B] Lower Anchor

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).

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The LATCH anchors are located between

the seatback and the seat cushion of the

rear seat left and right outboard seating

positions.

WARNING

Before installing the Child Restraint

System, make sure that there are no

objects (for example, toy, pen, wire)

around the lower anchor area. Those

objects may damage either the seat belt

system or the Child Restraint System

during the installment procedure. If

necessary, have the vehicle inspected by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Securing a Child Restraint System

with the “LATCH Anchors System”

To install a LATCH-compatible Child

Restraint System in either of the rear

outboard seating positions:
1. Move the seat belt buckle away from

the lower anchors.

2. Move any other objects away from the

anchorages that could prevent a secure

connection between the Child Restraint

System and the lower anchors.

3. Place the Child Restraint System on the

vehicle seat, then attach the seat to the

lower anchors according to the

instructions provided by the Child

Restraint System manufacturer.

4. Follow the instructions of the Child

Restraint System’s manufacturer for

proper installation and connection of

the lower attachments on the Child

Restraint System to the lower anchors.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when

using the LATCH system:
• Read and follow all installation

instructions provided with your Child

Restraint System.

• 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 System to a single anchorage.

This could cause the anchor or

attachment to come loose or break.

• Always have the LATCH system

inspected by your dealer after an

accident. An accident can damage the

LATCH system and may not properly

secure the Child Restraint System.

NOTICE

Make sure that the combined weight of

the child and the child restraint system is

less than 65 lbs. (30 kg) for each LATCH

system.

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Securing a Child Restraint System

seat with “Top-tether Anchorage”

system

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First secure the child restraint with the

LATCH lower anchors or the seat belt. If

the child restraint manufacturer

recommends that the top tether strap be

attached, attach and tighten the top

tether strap to the top tether strap

anchor.
Top tether anchorages are located on the

rear of the seatbacks.

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To install the tether anchor:
1. Route the Child Restraint System

top-tether strap over the seatback.

Route the tether strap under the head

restraint and between the head

restraint posts, or route the tether strap

over the top of the vehicle seatback.

Make sure the strap is not twisted.

2. Connect the tether strap hook to the

tether anchor, then tighten the

top-tether strap according to the

instructions of your Child Restraint

System’s manufacturer to firmly attach

the Child Restraint System to the seat.

3. Check that the Child Restraint System

is securely attached to the seat by

pushing and pulling the seat

forward-and-back and side-to-side.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when

installing the top-tether:
• Read and follow all installation

instructions provided with your Child

Restraint System.

• NEVER attach more than one Child

Restraint System to a single tether

anchor. This could cause the anchorage

or attachment to come loose or break.

• Do not attach the tether strap to

anything other than the correct

top-tether anchor. It may not work

properly if attached to something else.

• Child Restraint System anchors are

designed to withstand only those loads

imposed by correctly fitted Child

Restraint System.
Under no circumstances are the

anchors to be used for adult seat belts

or harnesses or for attaching other

items or equipment to the vehicle.

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Securing a Child Restraint System

with a lap/shoulder belt

When not using the LATCH system, all

Child Restraint Systems must be secured

to a rear seat with the lap part of a

lap/shoulder belt.

WARNING

ALWAYS place a rearward-facing Child

Restraint System in the rear seat of the

vehicle.
Placing a rearward-facing child restraint

in the front seat can result in serious injury

or death if the Child Restraint System is

struck by an inflating airbag.

Automatic locking mode

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Since all passenger seat belts move freely

under normal conditions and only lock

under extreme or emergency conditions

(emergency locking mode), you must

manually pull the seat belt all the way out

to shift the retractor to the “Automatic

Locking” mode to secure a Child Restraint

System.
The “Automatic Locking” mode will help

prevent the normal movement of the

child in the vehicle from causing the seat

belt to loosen and compromise the Child

Restraint System. To secure a Child

Restraint System, use the following

procedure.

To install a Child Restraint System on the

rear seats, do the following:
1. Place the Child Restraint System on a

rear seat and route the lap/shoulder

belt around or through the Child

Restraint System, following the Child

Restraint System manufacturer’s

instructions. Make sure the seat belt

webbing is not twisted.

Information

When using the rear center seat belt,

you should also refer to the “Rear

center seat belt (3-point rear center

seat belt)” section in this chapter.

2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch into

the buckle. Listen for the distinct “click”

sound.

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Information

Position the release button so that it is

easy to access in case of an emergency.

3. Pull the shoulder portion of the seat belt

all the way out. When the shoulder

portion of the seat belt is fully

extended, it will shift the retractor to

the “Automatic Locking” (child

restraint) mode.

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4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion of the

seat belt to retract and listen for an

audible “clicking” or “ratcheting”

sound. This indicates that the retractor

is in the “Automatic Locking” mode. If

no distinct sound is heard, repeat steps

3 and 4.

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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.

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6. Push and pull on the Child Restraint

System to confirm that the seat belt is

holding it firmly in place. If it is not,

release the seat belt and repeat steps 2

through 6.

7. Double check that the retractor is in the

“Automatic Locking” mode by

attempting to pull more of the seat belt

out of the retractor. If you cannot, the

retractor is in the “Automatic Locking”

mode.

If your Child Restraint System

manufacturer instructs or recommends

you to use a tether anchor with the

lap/shoulder belt, refer to the “Installing a

Child Restraint System (CRS)” section in

this chapter.

Information

When the seat belt is allowed to retract to

its fully stowed position, the retractor will

automatically switch from the “Automatic

Locking” mode to the emergency lock

mode for normal adult usage.

WARNING

If the retractor is not in the “Automatic

Locking” mode, the child restraint can

move when your vehicle turns or stops

suddenly. A child can be seriously injured

or killed if the child restraint is not

properly anchored in the car, including

manually pulling the seat belt all the way

out to shift the retractor to the

“Automatic Locking” mode.

To remove the Child Restraint System,

press the release button on the buckle

and then pull the lap/shoulder belt out of

the Child Restraint System and allow the

seat belt to retract fully.

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Your vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Airbag System for the driver’s and front

passenger’s seats.
The front airbags are designed to supplement the three-point seat belts. For these

airbags to provide protection, seat belts must be properly worn at all times when driving.
You can be severely injured or killed in an accident if you are not wearing a seat belt.

Airbags are built into the vehicle as a supplementary system. They are not intended as a

replacement for wearing 3-point seat belts. Also, airbags are not designed to deploy in

every collision. In some accidents, the seat belts are the only restraint protecting you.

WARNING

AIRBAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Always use seat belts and Child Restraint Systems - every trip, every time, everyone!

Even with airbags, you can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if you are

improperly belted or not wearing your seat belt when the airbag inflates.

• Never place a child in any Child Restraint System or booster seat in the front passenger

seat, unless the airbag is deactivated. An inflating airbag 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.

• Make sure that all occupants sit upright with the seatback in an upright position,

centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended, and

their feet on the floor until the vehicle is parked and the vehicle is turned off. If an

occupant is out of position during an accident, the rapidly deploying airbag may

forcefully contact the occupant causing serious or fatal injuries.

• Never sit or lean unnecessarily close to the airbags or lean against the door or center

console.

• Move your seat as far back as possible from front airbags, 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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Where are the airbags?

Driver’s and passenger’s front

airbags

Driver’s front airbag

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Passenger’s front airbag

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The SRS consists of advanced airbags

located in the center of the steering

wheel and the passenger’s side front

panel pad above the glove box.
The airbag locations are embossed with

the letters, “AIRBAG”.
The purpose of the SRS is to provide the

vehicle's driver and front passenger with

additional supplemental protection that

the seat belt system does not provide in

case of a frontal impact of sufficient

severity.
The SRS uses sensors to gather

information about the driver’s and front

passenger's seat belt usage and impact

severity.
The seat belt buckle sensors determine if

the driver and front passenger's seat belts

are fastened. These sensors provide the

ability to control the SRS deployment

based on whether or not the seat belts are

fastened, and how severe the impact is.
The SRS offers the ability to control the

airbag inflation within two levels. A first

stage level is provided for moderate

severity impacts. A second stage level is

provided for more severe impacts.
According to the impact severity and seat

belt usage, the SRS Control Module

(SRSCM) controls the airbag inflation.
Failure to properly wear seat belts may

increase the risk or severity of injury in a

collision.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death from inflating front airbags:
• Seat belts must be worn at all times to

help keep occupants positioned

properly.

• Move your seat as far back as possible

from front airbags, while still

maintaining control of the vehicle.

• Never lean against the door or center

console.

• 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 allow the front passenger to

place their feet or legs on the

dashboard.

• Never place any objects (such as

dashboard cover, mobile phone holder,

cup holder, perfume or stickers) over or

near the airbag modules on the steering

wheel, instrument panel, windshield

glass, and the front passenger’s panel

above the glove box. Such objects may

cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash

severe enough to cause the airbags to

deploy.

• Do not attach any objects on the front

windshield and inside mirror.

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Side airbags

Front seat

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Side airbags are located in each front

seat.
The side airbags are designed to deploy

during certain side impact collisions,

depending on the crash severity, angle,

speed and point of impact.
For the vehicle equipped with a rollover

sensor, the side and/or curtain airbags

and pretensioners on both sides of the

vehicle may deploy if a rollover or

possible rollover is detected.
The side airbags are not designed to

deploy in all side impact or rollover

situations.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death from an inflating side airbag:
• 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.

• Do not use any accessory seat covers. It

may reduce or prevent the

effectiveness of the system.

• Do not hang other objects except

clothes. In an accident it may cause

vehicle damage or personal injury

especially when airbag is inflated.

• Do not place any objects over the

airbag location or between the airbag

and yourself. Also, do not attach any

objects around the area the airbag

inflates such as door, side door glass,

and front and rear pillar.

• Do not place any objects between the

door and the seat. They may become

dangerous projectiles if the side airbag

inflates.

• Do not install any accessories on the

side or near the side airbags.

• Do not cause an impact to the doors

when the Engine Start/Stop button is in

the ON or START position because the

side airbags can inflate.

• If the seat or seat cover is damaged,

have the vehicle serviced by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Curtain airbags

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Curtain airbags are located along both

sides of the roof rails above the front and

rear doors.
They are designed to help protect the

heads of the front seat occupants and the

rear outboard seat occupants in certain

side impact collisions.
The curtain airbags are designed to

deploy during certain side impact

collisions, depending on the crash

severity.
For the vehicle equipped with a rollover

sensor, the side and/or curtain airbags

and pretensioners on both sides of the

vehicle may deploy if a rollover or

possible rollover is detected.
The curtain airbags are not designed to

deploy in all side impact or rollover

situations.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death from an inflating curtain airbag:
• Seat belts must be worn at all times to

help keep occupants positioned

properly.

• Properly secure a Child Restraint

System as far away from the door as

possible.

• Do not place any objects over the

airbag. Also, do not attach any objects

around the area the airbag inflates such

as door, side door glass, front and rear

pillar, and roof side rail.

• Do not hang other objects except

clothes, especially hard or breakable

objects near airbag locations. 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.

• Do not open or repair the side curtain

airbags yourself. If necessary, have the

airbag inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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How does the airbags system

operate?

The SRSCM (Supplemental Restraint

System Control Module) continually

monitors all SRS components while the

Engine Start/Stop button is ON to

determine if a crash impact is severe

enough to require airbag deployment or

pretensioner seat belt deployment.
During a moderate to severe frontal

collision, sensors detect the vehicle’s

rapid deceleration. If the rate of

deceleration is high enough, the SRSCM

inflates the front airbags with the force

needed.
The front airbags help protect the driver

and front passenger by responding to

frontal impacts in which seat belts alone

cannot provide adequate restraint. When

needed, the side airbags help provide

protection in the event of a side impact or

rollover by supporting the side upper

body area.
• Airbags are activated (able to inflate if

necessary) only when the Engine

Start/Stop button is in the ON or START

position, and it may be activated within

3 minutes after the engine is turned off.

• Airbags inflate in the event of certain

frontal or side collisions to help protect

the occupants from serious physical

injury.

• There is no single speed at which the

airbags will inflate. Generally, airbags

are designed to inflate based upon the

severity of a collision and its direction.

Airbag deployment also depends on a

number of other 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.

• The front airbags completely inflate

and deflate in an instant. It is virtually

impossible for you to see the airbags

inflate during an accident. It is much

more likely that you simply see the

deflated airbags hanging out of their

storage compartments after the

collision.

• In addition to inflating in serious side

collisions, vehicles equipped with a

rollover sensor, side and/or curtain

airbags inflate if the sensing system

detects a rollover.
When a rollover is detected, curtain

airbags remain inflated longer to help

provide protection from ejection,

especially when used in conjunction

with the seat belts.

• To help provide protection, the airbags

must inflate rapidly. The speed of

airbag inflation is a consequence of

extremely short time in which the

airbag inflates between the occupant

and the vehicle structures before the

occupant impacts those structures.

This speed of inflation reduces the risk

of serious or life-threatening injuries

and is thus a necessary part of airbag

design.
However, the rapid airbag inflation may

also cause injuries that include facial

abrasions, bruises, and broken bones

because the inflation speed also causes

the airbags to expand with great force.

• There are even circumstances under

which contact with the airbag may

cause fatal injuries, especially when the

occupant is positioned excessively

close to the airbag.

You can take steps to reduce the risk of

being injured by an inflating airbag. The

greatest risk is sitting too close to the

airbag. An airbag needs about 10 inches

(25 cm) of space to inflate. 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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WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death from an inflating airbag:
• Never place a child restraint in the front

passenger seat. Always properly

restrain children 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 allowing you to maintain

full control of the vehicle.

• Hold the steering wheel with hands at

the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions.

• Never place anything or anyone

between the airbag and the seat

occupant.

• Do not allow the front passenger to

place their feet or legs on the

dashboard.

Driver’s front airbag (1)

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When the SRSCM detects a sufficiently

severe impact to the front of the vehicle,

it automatically deploys the front airbags.

Driver’s front airbag (2)

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Upon deployment, tear seam in the pad

cover separates from the expansion of

the airbags.
A fully inflated airbag, in combination

with a properly worn seat belt, slows the

driver’s or the front passenger’s forward

motion, reducing the risk of head and

chest injury.

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Driver’s front airbag (3)

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Passenger’s front airbag

2C_PassengerAirbagDeployment

After complete inflation, the airbag

immediately starts deflating, enabling the

driver to maintain forward visibility and

steer or operate other controls.

WARNING

To prevent objects from becoming

dangerous projectiles when the

passenger’s airbag 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 passenger’s airbag

is located.

• Do not install a container of liquid air

freshener near the instrument cluster or

on the instrument panel surface.

What to expect after an airbag

inflates

After a frontal or side airbag inflates, it

deflates very quickly. Airbag inflation

does not prevent the driver from seeing

out of the windshield or being able to

steer. Curtain airbags may remain

partially inflated for some time after they

deploy.

WARNING

After an airbag inflates, take the following

precautions:
• Open your windows and doors as soon

as possible after impact to reduce

prolonged exposure to the powder

released by the inflating airbag.

• Do not touch the airbag storage area’s

internal components immediately after

an airbag has inflated. The parts that

come into contact with an inflating

airbag may be very hot.

• Always wash exposed skin areas

thoroughly with cold water and mild

soap.

• Have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

inspect your vehicle and replace

components as required before

operating your vehicle again. Airbags

are designed to be used only.

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Noise and smoke from inflating

airbag

When the airbags inflate, they make a

loud noise and may release powder inside

the vehicle. After the airbag inflates, you

may feel discomfort while breathing. This

may be due to the impact of the airbag or

the seat belt with your chest and it may

also be due to breathing residual powder

in the air and around your vehicle. The

powder may aggravate asthma for some

people. If you experience breathing

problems after an airbag deployment,

seek medical attention immediately.
Though the powder is nontoxic, it 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.

SRS warning light

WL_AirbagWarningLamp

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

airbag warning light on the instrument

panel displays the airbag symbol in the

illustration. The light indicates if there is a

potential problem with your airbag

system, which could include your side

and/or curtain airbags used for rollover

protection.

WARNING

If your SRS malfunctions, the airbags may

not inflate properly during a collision

increasing the risk of serious injury or

death.
Your SRS malfunctions in the following

conditions:
• The light does not turn on for about

three to six seconds when the Engine

Start/Stop button is in the ON position.

• The light stays on after illuminating for

about three to six seconds.

• The light comes on while the vehicle is

moving.

• The light blinks when the engine is

running.

Have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

inspect the SRS as soon as possible.

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Occupant Classification

System (OCS)

2C_OCSIndicator

Your vehicle is equipped with an

Occupant Classification System (OCS) in

the front passenger’s seat.

Main components of the Occupant

Classification System

• A detection device located within the

front passenger seat cushion.

• Electronic system to help determine

whether the passenger airbag systems

should be activated or deactivated.

• An indicator light located on the

overhead console which illuminates the

words “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”

indicating the front passenger airbag

system is deactivated.

• The instrument cluster airbag indicator

light is interconnected with the OCS.

The OCS is designed to help detect the

presence of a properly-seated front

passenger and determine if the

passenger’s front airbag should be

enabled (may inflate) or not.
The purpose is to help reduce the risk of

injury or death from an inflating airbag to

certain front passenger seat occupants,

such as children, by requiring the airbag

to be automatically 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 airbag to turn off.

Front passenger seat adult occupants

who are properly seated and wearing the

seat belt properly, should not cause the

passenger airbag to be automatically

turned off. For smaller adults it may turn

off, however, if the occupant does not sit

in the seat properly (for example, by not

sitting upright, by sitting on the edge of

the seat, or by otherwise being out of

position), this could cause the sensor to

turn the airbag off.
You will find the “PASSENGER AIRBAG

OFF” indicator on the overhead console

panel. This system detects the conditions

1-4 in the following table and activates or

deactivates the front passenger airbag

based on these conditions.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle

occupants are seated properly and

wearing the seat belt properly for the

most effective protection by the airbag

and the seat belt.
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.
• Wearing thick clothing like ski wear or

hip protection wear.

• Putting an additional thick cushion on

the seat.

• Putting electrical devices (for example,

notebook, satellite radio) on the seat

with inverter charging.

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Condition and operation in the front passenger Occupant Classification System

*1 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the

system may recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.

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

System sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult depending upon his/her

physique or sitting position.

*3 Never install a Child Restraint System on the front passenger seat.
*4 The PASSENGER AIRBAG “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.

Condition Detected by the

Occupant Classification System

Indicator/Warning Light

Devices

“PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF”

Indicator Light

SRS Warning

Light

Front Passenger

Airbag

Adult

Off

Activated

Infant

or Child Restraint System

with 12 months old

*3*4

Off

Deactivated

Unoccupied

Off

Deactivated

Malfunction in the system

Off

Activated

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WARNING

Riding in an improper position or placing

weight on the front passenger’s seat

when it is unoccupied by a passenger

adversely affects the OCS. To reduce the

risk of serious injury or death:
• NEVER put a heavy load in the front

seat or seatback pocket, or hang any

items on the front passenger seat.

2C_OCSWarning

• NEVER sit with your hips shifted

towards the front of the seat.

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• NEVER place your feet or legs on the

dashboard.

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• NEVER place your feet on the front

passenger seatback.

2C_OCSWarning_4

• NEVER ride with the seatback reclined

when the vehicle is moving.

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• NEVER lean on the door or center

console or sit on one side of the front

passenger seat.

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• Do not sit on the passenger seat

wearing heavily padded clothes such as

ski wear or hip protector.

2C_OCSWarning_7

• Do not place electronic devices such as

laptops, DVD player, or conductive

materials such as water bottles on the

passenger seat. Do not use electronic

devices such as laptops and satellite

radios which use inverter chargers.

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• Do not use car seat accessories such as

thick blankets and cushions which

cover up the car seat surface.

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• If large quantity of liquid has been

spilled on the passenger seat, the

airbag warning light may illuminate or

malfunction. 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 system, if they

puncture the seat cushion.

• Do not place any items under the front

passenger seat.

• When changing or replacing the seat

only use Genuine Hyundai Parts. The

OCS has been developed based on

using original HYUNDAI car seats only.

Altering or changing the authentic parts

may result in system malfunction and

increase risk of injury when in collision.

Any of the above could interfere with

the proper operation of the OCS sensor

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thereby increasing the risk of an injury

in an accident.

Proper seated position for OCS

2C_HowToUseOCS

If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”

indicator is on when an adult is seated in

the front passenger seat, place the

Start/Stop button in the OFF position and

ask the passenger to sit properly (sitting

upright with the seat back in an upright

position, centered on the seat cushion

with their seat belt on, legs comfortably

extended and their feet on the floor).

Restart the vehicle and have the person

remain in that position. This will allow the

system to detect the person and to enable

the passenger airbag. If the “PASSENGER

AIRBAG OFF” indicator is still on, ask the

passenger to move to the rear seat.

WARNING

NEVER allow an adult passenger to ride in

the front passenger seat when the

“PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator is

illuminated. During a collision, the airbag

will not inflate if the indicator is

illuminated. Have your passenger

reposition themselves in the seat. If the

“PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator

remains illuminated after the passenger

repositions themselves properly and the

vehicle is restarted, have the passenger

move to the rear seat because the airbag

will not inflate.

NOTICE

The “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator

generally illuminates for about 4 seconds

after the Start/Stop button is in the ON or

START position. But, if the Start/Stop

button is pressed to the ON or START

position within 3 minutes after the vehicle

is turned OFF, the indicator does not

illuminate. If the front passenger seat is

occupied, the OCS will then classify the

front passenger after several more

seconds.

Do not install a Child Restraint

System on the Front Passenger’s

Seat

2C_AirbagPartsWarning

Even though your vehicle is equipped

with the OCS, never install a child

restraint in the front passenger’s seat. An

inflating airbag can forcefully strike a

child or child restraint resulting in serious

or fatal injury.

WARNING

NEVER use a rearward facing Child

Restraint on a seat protected by an

ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or

SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

Children should always ride in the rear

seats.

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Why didn’t my airbag go off in

a collision?

There are certain types of accidents in

which the airbag would not deploy

including rear impacts and second or

third collisions in multiple impact

accidents, as well as low speed impacts.

Damage to the vehicle indicates a

collision energy absorption, and is not an

indicator of whether or not an airbag

should have inflated.

Airbag collision sensors

WARNING

To reduce the risk of an airbag deploying

unexpectedly and causing serious injury

or death:
• Do not hit or allow any objects to

impact the locations where airbags or

sensors are installed.

• Do not perform maintenance on or

around the airbag sensors. If the

location or angle of the sensors is

changed, the airbags may deploy when

they should not or may not deploy.

• Do not install bumper guards with non

genuine Hyundai or non-equivalent

parts. It may adversely affect the

collision and airbag deployment

performance.

• Press the Engine Start/Stop button to

the OFF or ACC position and wait for 3

minutes before the vehicle is towed to

prevent unintended airbag

deployment.

• Have all airbag repairs conducted by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Airbag inflation conditions

Front airbags

2C_AirbagOperatingConditionFrontAirbag

Front airbags are designed to inflate in a

frontal collision depending on the

severity of impact.

Side and curtain airbags

2C_AirbagOperatingConditionSideAirbag

2C_SideCurtainAirbagDeployment

Side and curtain airbags are designed to

inflate when an impact is detected by side

collision sensors depending on the

severity of impact resulting from a side

impact collision.

Although the driver’s and front

passenger’s airbags are designed to

inflate in frontal collisions and side and

curtain airbags are designed to inflate in

side impact collisions, airbags may inflate

in other types of collisions if the sensors

detect a sufficient impact.
Also, the side and curtain airbags inflate

when a rollover is detected by a rollover

sensor.
If the vehicle chassis is impacted by

bumps or objects on unimproved roads,

the airbags may deploy. Drive carefully on

unimproved roads or on surfaces not

designed for vehicle traffic to prevent

unintended airbag deployment.

Airbag non-inflation conditions

2C_AirbagNonOperatingConditionMinorCrash

In certain low-speed collisions, the

airbags may not deploy. The airbags are

designed not to deploy in such cases

because they may not provide benefits

beyond the protection of the seat belts.

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2C_AirbagNonOperatingConditionRearCrash

Front airbags are not designed to inflate

in rear collisions, because occupants are

moved backward by the force of the

impact.

2C_AirbagNonOperatingConditionSideCrash

Front airbags may not inflate in side

impact collisions, because occupants

move in the direction of the collision.
Side and curtain airbags may inflate

depending on the severity of impact.

2C_AirbagNonOperatingConditionSidlingCrash

In an angled collision, the force of impact

may direct the occupants in a direction

where the airbags would not be able to

provide any additional benefit, and thus

the sensors may not deploy any airbags.

2C_AirbagNonOperatingConditionTruckCrash

Just before impact, drivers often brake

heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the

front portion of the vehicle causing it to

"nosedive". This is particularly important

when the vehicle in front has a higher

ground clearance. Airbags may not inflate

if your vehicle is in a "nosedive" condition

because the collision forces detected by

the sensors may have been significantly

reduced.

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2C_AirbagNonOperatingConditionTurnoverCrash

Front airbags may not inflate in rollover

accidents because front airbag

deployment would not provide additional

occupant protection.

Information

The side and curtain airbags may inflate in

a rollover situation, when detected by the

rollover sensor.

2C_AirbagNonOperatingConditionPollCrash

Airbags may not inflate if the vehicle

collides with objects such as utility poles

or trees, where the point of impact is

concentrated and the collision energy is

absorbed by the vehicle structure.

SRS care

The SRS is virtually maintenance-free and

there are no parts you can safely service

by yourself. If the SRS airbag warning

light does not illuminate when the Engine

Start/Stop button is in the ON position or

continuously remains on, have the

system immediately inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Have 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 performed by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer. Improper handling of

the SRS system may result in serious

personal injury or death.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death:
• Do not attempt to modify or disconnect

the SRS components or wiring,

including the addition of any kind of

badges to the pad covers or

modifications to the body structure.

• Do not place objects over or near the

airbag modules on the steering wheel,

instrument panel, and the front

passenger’s panel above the glove box.

• Clean the airbag pad covers with a soft

cloth moistened with water. Solvents or

cleaners may adversely affect the

airbag covers and proper deployment

of the system.

• Have inflated airbags replaced by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• If components of the airbag system

must be discarded, or if the vehicle

must be scrapped, observe safety

precautions. Consult an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer for the necessary

information.

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Additional safety precautions

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 collision 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 collision.

Do not modify the front seats.

Modification of the front seats may

interfere with the operation of the

Supplemental Restraint System sensing

components or side airbags.

Do not place items under the front seats.

Placing items under the front seats may

interfere with the operation of the

Supplemental Restraint System sensing

components and wiring harnesses.

Do not cause impact to the doors.

Impact to the doors when the Engine

Start/Stop button is in the ON or START

position may cause the airbags to inflate.

Modifications to accommodate

disabilities.

If you require modification to

your vehicle to accommodate a disability,

contact the HYUNDAI Customer Connect

Center at 800-633-5151.

Adding equipment to or modifying

your airbag 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 Supplemental Restraint

System.

Airbag warning labels

2C_AirbagWarningLabelPosition

Airbag warning labels, required by the

U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA), are attached to

alert the driver and passengers of

potential risks of the airbag system. Be

sure to read all of the information about

the airbags that are installed on your

vehicle in this Owners Manual.

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