Hyundai Elantra Hybrid (2024 year). Manual in english

Seats & Safety System

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SEAT BELTS

This section describes how to use the

seat belts properly. It also describes

some of the things to avoid when using

seat belts.

Seat Belt Safety Precautions

Always fasten your seat belt and make

sure all passengers have fastened their

seat belts before starting any trip.

Airbags are designed to supplement the

seat belt as an additional safety device,

but they are not a substitute. Most states

require all occupants of a vehicle to wear

seat belts.

WARNING

Seat belts must be used by ALL

passengers whenever the vehicle is

moving. Take the following precautions

when adjusting and wearing seat belts:

•

ALWAYS properly restrain children

under age 13 in the rear seats.

•

NEVER allow children to ride in the

front passenger seat. If a child age 13

or older must be seated in the front

seat, move the seat as far back as

possible. And the child must always

be restrained in the seat properly.

•

NEVER allow an infant or child to be

carried on an occupant’s lap.

•

NEVER ride with the seatback

reclined when the vehicle is moving.

•

Do not allow children to share a seat

or seat belt.

•

Do not wear the shoulder belt under

your arm or behind your back.

•

Always wear both the shoulder

portion and lap portion of the lap/

shoulder belt.

•

Do not use the seat belt if it is

twisted. A twisted seat belt will not

protect you properly in an accident.

•

Do not use a seat belt if the webbing

or hardware is damaged.

•

Do not latch the seat belt into the

buckles of other seats.

•

NEVER unfasten the seat belt

while driving. This may cause loss

of vehicle control resulting in an

accident.

•

Make sure there is nothing in the

buckle interfering with the seat

belt latch mechanism, because any

materials in the buckle can cause the

seat belt not to be fastened securely.

•

No modifications or additions

should be made by the user which

will either prevent the seat belt

adjusting devices from operating to

remove slack, or prevent the seat

belt assembly from being adjusted to

remove slack.

WARNING

Damaged seat belts and seat belt

assemblies will not operate properly.

Always replace:

•

Frayed, contaminated, or damaged

webbing

•

Damaged hardware

•

The entire seat belt assembly after it

has been worn in an accident, even

if damage to webbing or assembly is

not apparent

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Seat Belt Warning Light

Seat belt warning

Instrument cluster

(Driver and front passenger’s seat)

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Driver’s and Passenger’s front seat belt

warning

As a reminder, the seat belt warning

light will illuminate for approximately 6

seconds each time you turn the ignition

switch or ENGINE START/STOP button

is in the ON position regardless of belt

fastening. If the seatbelt is not fastened,

the warning chime will sound for about 6

seconds.
If you start to drive without the seat

belt fastened over approximately 5 mph

(9 km/h) and less than approximately

12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding

warning light will illuminate. The warning

light will turn off when the vehicle speed

drops below approximately 5 mph (9

km/h).
If you start to drive without the seat belt

fastened or you unfasten the seat belt

when you drive approximately 12 mph

(20 km/h) and faster, the warning light

will blink and warning chime will sound

for approximately 100 seconds.
When the seat belt is unfastened

during driving, the warning light will

illuminate when the speed is over

approximately 5 mph (9 km/h) and less

than approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).

When the speed is approximately 12 mph

(20 km/h) and faster, the warning light

will blink and warning chime will sound

for approximately 100 seconds.

Seat Belt Restraint System

WARNING

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.

•

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 the locked position at the

appropriate height.

•

NEVER position the shoulder belt

across your neck or face.

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Seat Belt-Driver’s 3-point system

with emergency locking retractor

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To fasten your seat belt:

Pull the seat belt out of the retractor and

insert the metal tab (1) into the buckle

(2). There will be an audible “click” when

the tab locks into the buckle.

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You should place the lap belt (1) portion

across your hips and the shoulder belt (2)

portion across your chest.
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.

NOTICE

If you are not able to smoothly pull

enough of the seat belt out from the

retractor, firmly pull the seat belt out

and release it. After release, you will be

able to pull the belt out smoothly.

Height adjustment

You can adjust the height of the shoulder

belt anchor to one of the three different

positions for maximum comfort and

safety. The shoulder portion should be

adjusted so it lies across your chest and

midway over your shoulder nearest the

door, not over your neck. To adjust the

height of the seat belt anchor, lower

or raise the height adjuster into an

appropriate position.

Front seat

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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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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.

Rear Seat Belt – Passenger’s 3-point

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

retractor is also installed in the front

passenger seat position, NEVER place

any infant/child restraint system in the

front seat of the vehicle.

To fasten your seat belt:

Pull the seat belt out of the retractor

and insert the metal tab into the buckle.

There will be an audible “click” when

the tab locks into the buckle. When

not securing a child restraint, the seat

belt operates in the same way as the

driver’s seat belt (Emergency Locking

Retractor Type). It automatically adjusts

to the proper length only after the lap

belt portion of the seat belt is adjusted

manually so that it fits snugly across your

hips.
When the seat belt is fully extended from

the retractor to allow the installation of

a child restraint system, the seat belt

operation changes to allow the belt to

retract, but not to extend (Automatic

Locking Retractor Type). Refer to the

“Using a Child Restraint System” section

in this chapter.

NOTICE

Although the seat belt retractor

provides the same level of protection

for seated passengers in either

emergency or automatic locking

modes, the emergency locking mode

allows seated passengers to move

freely in their seat while keeping

some tension on the belt. During a

collision or sudden stop, the retractor

automatically locks the belt to help

restrain your body.
To deactivate the automatic locking

mode, unbuckle the seat belt and allow

the belt to fully retract.

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Rear center seat belt

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When using the rear center seat belt, the

buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be

used.

WARNING

Make sure that the seatback is locked in

place when using the rear center seat

belt.
If not, the seatback may move when

there is a sudden stop or collision,

which could result in serious injury.

Pre-tensioner seat belt

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Your vehicle is equipped with driver’s and

front passenger’s and rear passengers

Pre-tensioner Seat Belts (Retractor

Pre-tensioner). The purpose of the pre-

tensioner is to make sure the seat belts

fit tightly against the occupant’s body in

certain frontal or side collision(s).
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.
If the system senses excessive tension

on the driver or passenger’s seat belt

when the pre-tensioner system activates,

the load limiter inside the retractor

pre-tensioner will release some of the

pressure on the affected seat belt.

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WARNING

•

Always wear your seat belt and sit

properly in your seat.

•

Do not use the seat belt if it is loose

or twisted. A loose or twisted seat

belt will not protect you properly in

an accident.

•

Do not place anything near the

buckle. This may adversely affect

the buckle and cause it to function

improperly.

•

Always replace your pre-tensioners

after activation or an accident.

•

NEVER inspect, service, repair

or replace the pre-tensioners by

yourself. This must be done by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

•

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-

tensioners become hot and can burn

you.

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The Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt System

consists mainly of the following

components. Their locations are shown

in the illustration above:
1.  SRS airbag warning light
2.  Retractor pre-tensioner (front)
3.  SRS control module
4.  Retractor pre-tensioner (rear)

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NOTICE

The sensor that activates the SRS airbag

is connected with the pre-tensioner

seat belts. The SRS airbag warning light

on the instrument panel will illuminate

for approximately 6 seconds after the

ignition switch is in the ON position,

and then it should turn off.
If the pre-tensioner is not working

properly, the warning light will

illuminate even if the SRS airbag is not

malfunctioning. If the warning light

does not illuminate, stays illuminated

or illuminates when the vehicle is being

driven, have an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer inspect the pre-tensioner

seat belts and SRS airbags as soon as

possible.

NOTICE

•

Both the driver’s and front

passenger’s pre-tensioner seat belts

may be activated in certain frontal or

side collisions or rollovers.

•

When the pre-tensioner seat belts

are activated, a loud noise may be

heard and fine dust, which may

appear to be smoke, may be visible in

the passenger compartment. These

are normal operating conditions and

are not hazardous.

•

Although it is non-toxic, the fine

dust may cause skin irritation and

should not be inhaled for prolonged

periods. Wash all exposed skin areas

thoroughly after an accident in

which the pre-tensioner seat belts

were activated.

WARNING

•

Fasten your seat belt while sitting

properly in an upright position to

maximize the effectiveness of the

pre-tensioner seat belt system.

•

A pre-tensioner seat belt system

is designed to activate only once.

Replace the pre-tensioner seat belt

system, if it was activated in an

accident.

Additional Seat Belt Safety

Precautions

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 line so

that it fits snugly and as low as possible

across the hips, not across the abdomen.

WARNING

•

Pregnant women and patients are

more vulnerable to any impacts on

the abdomen during an abrupt stop

or accident. If you are in an accident

while pregnant, consult your doctor.

•

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death to an unborn child during an

accident, pregnant women should

NEVER place the lap portion of the

seat belt above or over the area of

the abdomen where the unborn child

is located.

Seat belt use and children

Infant and small children

All 50 states have child restraint laws

which require children to travel in

approved child restraint devices,

including booster seats. The age at

which seat belts can be used instead

of child restraints differs among states,

so you should be aware of the specific

requirements in your state, and where

you are travelling. Infant and child

restraints must be properly placed

and installed in a rear seat. For more

information refer to the “Child Restraint

Systems” section in this chapter.

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WARNING

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 accident will

tear the child from your arms and throw

the child against the interior of the

vehicle.

Small children are best protected

from injury in an accident when

properly restrained in the rear seat

by a child restraint system that meets

the requirements of the Federal Motor

Vehicle Safety Standards. Before buying

any child restraint system, make sure

that it has a label certifying that it meets

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

FMVSS 213. The restraint must be

appropriate for your child’s height and

weight. Check the label on the child

restraint for this information. Refer to the

“Child Restraint Systems” section in this

chapter.

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 shoulder and chest

to restrain the child safely. Check belt fit

periodically. 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. Always have the LATCH system

inspected by your authorized HYUNDAI

dealer after an accident. An accident can

damage the LATCH system and may not

properly secure the child restraint.
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 rearmost 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.

WARNING

•

Always make sure children are

wearing their seat belts and that they

are properly adjusted before driving.

•

NEVER allow the shoulder belt to

contact the child’s neck or face.

•

Do not allow more than one child to

use a single seat belt.

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Transporting an injured person

A seat belt should be used when an

injured person is being transported.

Consult a physician for specific

recommendations.

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 accident.

Do not lie down

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

airbags) is greatly reduced by reclining

your seatback.
To reduce the chance of injuries in the

event of an accident and to achieve the

maximum effectiveness of the restraint

system, all passengers should be sitting

up and the front and rear seats should

be in an upright position when the car is

moving.
A seat belt cannot provide proper

protection if the person is lying down in

the rear seat or if the front or rear seats

are in a reclined position.

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.

Care of Seat Belts

Seat belt systems should never be

disassembled or modified. In addition,

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 by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Keep belts clean and dry

Seat belts should be kept clean and

dry. If belts become dirty, they can be

cleaned by using a mild soap solution

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 accident.

This should be done even if no damage is

visible. Additional questions concerning

seat belt operation should be directed to

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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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 must 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 must use the seat belts

provided.
All 50 states 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 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 rear-facing

or forward-facing CRS that has first

been properly secured to the rear seat

of the vehicle. Read and comply with

the instructions for installation and use

provided by the manufacturer of the

child restraint.

WARNING

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 a HYUNDAI

dealer check the child restraint

system, seat belts, tether anchors

and lower anchors.

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS)

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Selecting a Child Restraint

System (CRS)

When selecting a CRS for your child,

always:

•

Make sure the CRS has a label

certifying that it meets applicable

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards (FMVSS 213).

•

Select a child restraint based on

your child’s height and weight. The

required label or the instructions for

use typically provide this information.

•

Select a child restraint 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: rear-facing seats,

forward-facing seats, and booster seats.

They are classified according to the

child’s age, height and weight.

Rear-facing child seats

WARNING

NEVER install a child or infant restraint

in the front passenger’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 airbag.

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A rear-facing child seat 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

seat and reduce the stress to the neck

and spinal cord.
All children under age one must always

ride in a rear-facing infant child restraint.
Convertible and 3-in-1 child seats

typically have higher height and weight

limits for the rear-facing position,

allowing you to keep your child rear-

facing for a longer period of time.
Continue to use a rear-facing child seat

for as long as your child will fit within the

height and weight limits allowed by the

child seat manufacturer. 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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Forward-facing child restraints

A forward-facing child seat provides

restraint for the child’s body with a

harness. Keep children in a forward-

facing child seat with a harness until

they reach the top height or weight

limit allowed by your child restraint’s

manufacturer.
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 lap of

your child.
Keep your child in a booster seat until

they are big enough to sit in the seat

without a booster and still have the

seat belt fit properly. For a seat belt

to fit properly, the lap belt must lie

snugly across the upper thighs, not the

stomach. The shoulder belt should lie

snug across the shoulder and chest and

not across the neck or face. Children

under age 13 must always ride in the

rear seats and must always be properly

restrained to minimize the risk of injury.

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.

•

Read and follow the instructions

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 head restraint prevents

proper installation of a child seat as

described in the child seat system

manual, the head restraint of the

respective seating position shall be

readjusted or entirely removed.

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After selecting a proper child seat

for your child, check to make sure it

fits properly in your vehicle. Follow

the instructions provided by the

manufacturer when installing the child

seat. Note these general steps when

installing the seat to your vehicle:

•

Properly secure the child restraint to

the vehicle.

All child restraints must

be secured to the vehicle with the lap

part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the

LATCH system.

•

Make sure the child restraint is

firmly secured.

After installing a

child restraint to the vehicle, push

and pull the seat forward-and-back

and 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 manufacturer

instructions.

CAUTION

A child restraint 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.

Lower Anchors and Tether for

Children (LATCH System)

The LATCH system holds a child restraint

during driving and in an accident. This

system is designed to make installation

of the child restraint easier and reduce

the possibility of improperly installing

your child restraint. The LATCH system

uses anchors in the vehicle and

attachments on the child restraint. The

LATCH 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 LATCH seating position that

will accommodate a child restraint with

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

you must have a child restraint with

LATCH attachments.
The child seat manufacturer will provide

you with instructions on how to use the

child seat with its attachments for the

LATCH lower anchors.

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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).
The LATCH anchors are located between

the seatback and the seat cushion of the

rear seat left and right outboard seating

positions.

Securing a child restraint with the

LATCH anchors system

To install a LATCH-compatible child

restraint in either of the rear outboard

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

the lower anchors.

2. Move any other objects away from

the anchors that could prevent a

secure connection between the child

restraint and the lower anchors.

3. Place the child restraint on the vehicle

seat, then attach the seat to the lower

anchors according to the instructions

provided by the child restraint

manufacturer.

4. Follow the child restraint instructions

for properly adjusting and tightening

the lower attachments on the child

restraint to the lower anchors.

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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 to a single anchor.

This could cause the anchor or

attachment to come loose or break.

•

Always have the LATCH system

inspected by your authorized

HYUNDAI dealer after an accident.

An accident can damage the LATCH

system and may not properly secure

the child restraint.

NOTICE

The recommended weight for the

LATCH system is under 65 lb (30 kg).
How to determine an appropriate child

restraint weight:
Child weight + Child restraint weight <

65 lb (30kg)

Securing a child restraint seat with

“Tether Anchor” 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.
Child restraint hook holders are located

on the rear of the seatbacks.

WARNING

Take the following precautions when

installing the tether strap:

•

Read and follow all installation

instructions provided with your child

restraint system.

•

NEVER attach more than one child

restraint to a single tether anchor.

This could cause the anchor or

attachment to come loose or break.

•

Do not attach the tether strap to

anything other than the correct

tether anchor. It may not work

properly if attached to something

else.

•

Do not use the tether anchors for

adult seat belts or harnesses, or for

attaching other items or equipment

to the vehicle.

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OCN7030031

To install the tether anchor:
1. Route the child restraint tether strap

over the child restraint 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 tether

strap according to the child seat

manufacturer’s instructions to firmly

secure the child restraint to the seat.

3. Check that the child restraint is

securely attached to the seat by

pushing and pulling the seat forward-

and-back and side-to-side.

Securing a child restraint with lap/

shoulder belt

When not using the LATCH system, all

child restraints must be secured to a

vehicle rear seat with the lap part of a

lap/shoulder belt.

WARNING

ALWAYS place a rear-facing child

restraint in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Placing a rear-facing child restraint in

the front seat can result in serious injury

or death if the child restraint is struck

by an inflating airbag.

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Automatic locking mode

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.
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.

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To install a child restraint system on the

rear seats, do the following:
1. Place the child restraint system on a

rear seat and route the lap/ shoulder

belt around or through the child

restraint, following the restraint

manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure

the seat belt webbing is not twisted.

Information

When using the rear center seat belt, you

should also refer to the “Rear Seat Belt –

Passenger’s 3-point system” section in this

chapter.

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2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch

into the buckle. Listen for the distinct

“click” sound.

Information

Position the release button so that it is easy

to access in case of an emergency.

OLF034076

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.

5. Remove as much slack from the belt

as possible by pushing down on the

child restraint system while feeding

the shoulder belt back into the

retractor.

6. Push and pull on the child restraint

system to confirm that the seat belt

is holding it firmly in place. If it is not,

release the seat belt and repeat steps

2 through 6.

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 CRS (child restraint system)

manufacturer instructs or recommends

you to use a tether anchor with the lap/

shoulder belt, refer to the previous pages

for more information.

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 rectractor to

the “Automatic Locking” mode.

To remove the child restraint, press the

release button on the buckle and then

pull the lap/shoulder belt out of the

restraint and allow the seat belt to retract

fully.

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This vehicle is equipped with an Advanced Supplemental Airbag System for the driver’s

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

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

Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, but do not replace them. 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 restraints - 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 or booster seat in the front passenger seat.

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.
All occupants should 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 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.
You and your passengers should 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

Your vehicle is equipped with an

Advanced Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) and lap/shoulder belts at

both the driver and passenger seating

positions.
The SRS consists of airbags which are

located in the center of the steering

wheel, in the driver’s side lower crash

pad below the steering wheel column

and the passenger’s side front panel pad

above the glove box.
The airbags are labeled with the letters

“AIR BAG” embossed on the pad covers.

Driver’s front airbag

OCN7030036

Passenger’s front airbag

OCN7030038

The purpose of the SRS is to provide the

vehicle’s driver and front passengers with

additional protection than that offered by

the seat belt system alone. 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 advanced 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 can increase the risk or

severity of injury in an accident.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death from inflating front airbags, take

the following precautions:

•

Seat belts must be worn at all times

to help keep occupants positioned

properly.

•

Move your seat as far back as

possible from front airbags, while

still maintaining control of the

vehicle.

•

Never lean against the door or center

console.

•

Do not allow the front passenger

to place their feet or legs on the

dashboard.

•

No objects (such as crash pad cover,

cellular phone holder, cup holder,

air fresheners or stickers) should

be placed 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

could cause harm if the vehicle is in

a crash severe enough to cause the

airbags to deploy.

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Side airbags (if equipped)

Front seat

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Rear seat

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OCN7033084N

Your vehicle is equipped with a side

airbag in each front seat and rear seat.

The purpose of the airbag is to provide

the vehicle’s driver and the front

passenger with additional protection

than that offered by the seat belt alone.

The side airbags are designed to deploy

only during certain side impact collisions,

depending on the crash severity. The

side and curtain airbags on both sides

of the vehicle may deploy if a rollover or

possible rollover is detected. For vehicles

equipped with a rollover sensor the side

airbags and pre-tensioners on both sides

of the vehicle may deploy if a rollover or

possible rollover is detected. However,

the side airbags are not designed to

deploy in all side impact or rollover

situations.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death from an inflating side airbag, take

the following precautions:

•

Seat belts must be worn at all times

to help keep occupants positioned

properly.

•

Do not allow passengers to lean their

heads or bodies onto doors, put their

arms on the doors, stretch their arms

out of the window, or place objects

between the doors and seats.

•

Hold the steering wheel at the 9

o’clock and 3 o’clock positions, to

minimize the risk of injuries to your

hands and arms.

•

Do not use any accessory seat

covers. This could reduce or prevent

the effectiveness of the system.

•

Do not place any objects over the

airbag or between the airbag and

yourself. Also, do not attach any

objects around the area the airbag

inflates such as the door, side door

glass, 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 put any objects between the

side airbag label and seat cushion. It

could cause harm if the vehicle is in

a crash severe enough to cause the

airbags to deploy.

•

Do not cause impact to the doors

when the ignition switch button is in

the ON position as this may cause the

side airbags to inflate.

•

If the seat or seat cover is damaged,

have the vehicle checked and

repaired by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

Curtain airbags

OCN7030044

OCN7030043

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.
The side and curtain airbags 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.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death from an inflating curtain airbag,

take the following precautions:

•

All seat occupants must wear

seat belts at all times to help keep

occupants positioned properly.

•

Properly secure child restraints 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 the door, side door

glass, front and rear pillar, roof side

rail.

•

Do not hang other objects except

clothes, especially hard or breakable

objects. In an accident, it may cause

vehicle damage or personal injury.

•

Do not allow passengers to lean their

heads or bodies onto doors, put their

arms on the doors, stretch their arms

out of the window, or place objects

between the doors and seats.

•

Do not attempt to open or repair

the side curtain airbags yourself. If

necessary, have the airbag inspected

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

How Does the Airbag System

Operate?

OCN7033061N

The SRS consists of the following

components:
(1)  Driver’s front airbag module
(2)  Passenger’s front airbag module
(3)  Side airbag modules (front)
(4)  Side airbag modules (rear)

(if equipped)

(5)  Curtain airbag modules
(6)  Retractor pre-tensioner
(7)  Airbag warning light
(8)  SRS control module (SRSCM)/

Rollover sensor

(9)  Front impact sensors
(10)  Side impact sensors (acceleration)
(11)  Side impact sensors (pressure)
(12)  Occupant classification system
(13)  Driver’s and front passenger’s seat

belt buckle sensors (if equipped)

The SRSCM (Supplemental Restraint

System Control Module) continually

monitors all SRS components while the

ignition switch is in the ON position or

approximately within 3 minutes after

the ignition is off to determine if a crash

impact is severe enough to require

airbag deployment or pre-tensioner seat

belt deployment.

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SRS warning light

The SRS (Supplement Restraint System)

airbag warning light on the instrument

panel displays the airbag symbol

depicted in the illustration. The system

checks the airbag electrical system for

malfunctions. The light indicates that

there is a potential malfunction with your

airbag system, which could include your

side and curtain airbags used for rollover

protection.

WARNING

If your SRS malfunctions, the airbag

may not inflate properly during an

accident, increasing the risk of serious

injury or death.
If any of the following conditions occur,

your SRS is malfunctioning:

•

The light does not turn on for

approximately three to six seconds

when the ignition switch is in the ON

position.

•

The light stays on after illuminating

for approximately three to six

seconds.

•

The light comes on while the vehicle

is in motion.

•

The light blinks when the engine is

running.

Have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

inspect the SRS as soon as possible if

any of these conditions occur.

During a frontal collision, sensors will

detect the vehicle’s deceleration. If the

rate of deceleration is high enough, the

control unit will inflate the front airbags.
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.

•

Airbags are activated (able to inflate

if necessary) when the ignition switch

is in the ON position or approximately

within 3 minutes after ignition off.

•

Airbags inflate in the event of certain

frontal or side collisions to help

protect the occupants from serious

physical injury.

•

Generally, airbags are designed to

inflate based upon the severity of

a collision, its direction, etc. These

two factors determine whether

the sensors produce an electronic

deployment/inflation signal.

•

The front airbags will 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 will simply

see the deflated airbags hanging out

of their storage compartments after

the collision.

•

In addition to inflating in certain side

collisions, vehicles equipped with

a rollover sensor, side and curtain

airbags will inflate if the sensing

system detects a rollover.
When a rollover is detected, side and

curtain airbags will 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

to inflate the airbag 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

can also cause injuries which can

include facial abrasions, bruises and

broken bones because the inflation

speed also causes the airbags to

expand with a great deal of force.

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•

There are even circumstances under

which contact with the airbag can

cause fatal injuries, especially if the

occupant is positioned excessively

close to the airbag.

You can take steps to help 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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death from an inflating airbag, take the

following precautions:

•

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 will automatically deploy the front

airbags.

Driver’s front airbag (2)

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Upon deployment, tear seams molded

directly into the pad covers will separate

under pressure from the expansion of the

airbags. Further opening of the covers

allows full inflation of the airbags.
A fully inflated airbag, in combination

with a properly worn seat belt, slows the

driver or the front passenger forward

motion, reducing the risk of head and

chest injury.

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Driver’s front airbag (3)

ODN8039079L

Passenger’s front airbag

ODN8039080L

After complete inflation, the airbag

immediately starts deflating, enabling

the driver to maintain forward visibility

and the ability to 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

will deflate very quickly. Airbag inflation

will 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

smoke and 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.

•

Always have an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer replace the airbag

immediately after deployment.

Airbags are designed to be used only

once.

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Noise and smoke from inflating

airbag

When the airbags inflate, they make a

loud noise and may produce smoke and

powder in the air inside of the vehicle.

This is normal and is a result of the

ignition of the airbag inflator. After the

airbag inflates, you may feel substantial

discomfort in breathing because of the

contact of your chest with both the

seat belt and the airbag, as well as from

breathing the smoke and powder. The

powder may aggravate asthma for some

people. If you experience breathing

problems after an airbag deployment,

seek medical attention immediately.
Though the smoke and powder are

nontoxic, they may cause irritation to

the skin, eyes, nose, throat, etc. If this is

the case, wash and rinse with cold water

immediately and seek medical attention

if the symptoms persist.

Occupant Classification System

(OCS)

OCN7033070N

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 AIR BAG 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.

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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 small adults it may be

turned 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 AIR BAG

OFF” indicator on the overhead console.

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.
Never install a Child Restraint System in

the front passenger’s seat. If you should

install a CRS (Child Restraint System)

inevitably, use a forward-facing CRS with

3-point ALR safety seat belt and adjust

the front passenger’s seat as far to the

rear as possible. If the PASSENGER AIR

BAG “OFF” indicator is OFF after a CRS

(Child Restraint System) is equipped,

the front passenger’s airbag is operating

so you should install the CRS in the rear

seats of the vehicle immediately.

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 a thick cloth 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

Condition detected by the

occupant classification system

Indicator/Warning light

Devices

“PASSENGER

AIR BAG OFF”

indicator light

SRS warning

light

Front passenger

airbag

1. Adult

Off

Activated

2. Infant

or child restraint

system with 12 months old

*3 *4

Off

Deactivated

3. Unoccupied

Off

Deactivated

4. Malfunction in the system

Off

Activated

*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 AIR BAG “OFF” indicator may turn on or off when a child above 12

months to 12 years old (with or without child restraint system) sits in the front passenger

seat. This is a normal condition.

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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:

OVQ036013NB

•

NEVER put a heavy load in the front seat or seatback

pocket, or hang any items on the front passenger

seat.

OLMB033100

•

NEVER place your feet on the front passenger

seatback.

OLMB033101

•

NEVER sit with your hips shifted towards the front of

the seat.

OLMB033103

•

NEVER ride with the seatback reclined when the

vehicle is moving.

OLMB033102

•

NEVER place your feet or legs on the dashboard.

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OLMB033104

•

NEVER lean on the door or center console or sit on

one side of the front passenger seat.

ODH035900K

•

Do not sit on the passenger seat wearing heavily

padded clothes such as ski wear and hip protector.

ODH035901K

•

Do not use car seat accessories such as thick blankets

and cushions which cover up the car seat surface.

OHI038161

•

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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•

If large amount 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.

•

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 or seat cover, use original items only.

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 thereby increasing the risk of an injury in an

accident.

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