Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (2024 year). Manual in english

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Lap/shoulder belt

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To fasten your seat belt:

Pull it 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 four 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.

Front seat

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To adjust the height of the seat belt

anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster

into an appropriate position.
To raise the height adjuster, pull it up

(1). To lower it, push it down (3) while

pressing the height adjuster button (2).
Release the button to lock the anchor

into position. Try sliding the height

adjuster to make sure that it has locked

into position.

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OHI038142

To release your seat belt:

Press the release button (1) in the locking

buckle.
Once 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.

Second row center seatbelt

(3-point rear center seat belt)

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1. Insert the tongue plate (1) into the

buckle (2) until an audible “click" is

heard, indicating the latch is locked.

Make sure the belt is not twisted.

When using the rear center seat belt, the

buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be

used.

Information

If you are not able to pull out the safety
belt from the retractor, firmly pull the belt
out and release it. After release, you will be
able to pull the belt out smoothly.

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.

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Stowing the rear seat belt

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The rear seat belt buckles can be

stowed in the pocket between the

rear seatback and cushion when not

in use.

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Routing the seat belt webbing through

the rear seat belt guides will help keep

the belts from being trapped behind

or under the seats.
After inserting the seat belt, tighten

the belt webbing by pulling it up.

CAUTION

When using the seat belt, use it after

taking it out of the guides.
If you pull the seat belt when it is stored

in the guides, it may damage the guides

and/or belt webbing.

Pre-tensioner seat belt

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Your vehicle is equipped with driver’s

and front passenger’s Pre-tensioner

Seat Belts(Retractor Pretensioner and

Emergency Fastening Device System).

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). The

Emergency Fastening Device System

may be activated in certain crashes

where the frontal collision(s) is severe

enough.
When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if

the occupant tries to lean forward too

quickly, the seat belt retractor will lock

into position.
In certain frontal collisions, the pre-

tensioner will activate and pull the seat

belt into tighter contact against the

occupant’s body.
(1) Retractor Pretensioner
The purpose of the retractor pretensioner

is to make sure that the shoulder belts fit

in tightly against the occupant’s upper

body in certain frontal or side collision(s).
(2) Emergency Fastening Device System
The purpose of the Emergency Fastening

Device System is to make sure that

the pelvis belts fit in tightly against the

occupant’s lower body in certain frontal

collision(s).

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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.

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. Have the pre-tensioners

inspected, serviced, repaired or

replaced 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-

tensioner can become hot and can burn

you.

CAUTION

Body work on the front area of the

vehicle may damage the pre-tensioner

seat belt system. Therefore, Have the

system serviced by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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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 air bag warning light
(2) Retractor pre-tensioner
(3)  SRS control module
(4)  Emergency fastening device

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NOTICE

The sensor that activates the SRS

control module is connected with the

pre–tensioner seat belts. The SRS air

bag warning light on the instrument

cluster will illuminate for approximately

3~6 seconds after the Engine Start/Stop

button 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 air bag is not

malfunctioning. If the warning light

does not illuminate, stays illuminated

or illuminates when the vehicle is

being driven, have the pre-tensioner

seat belts and/or SRS control module

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer as soon as possible.

Information

Pre-tensioner seat belts may be
activated in certain frontal or side
collisions or rollover situations (if
equipped with rollover sensor).

When the pre-tensioner seat belts are
activated, a loud noise may be heard
and fine dust, which may appear to be
smoke, may be visible in the passenger
compartment. These are normal
operating 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.

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 below your

belly so that it fits SNUGLY across your

hips and pelvic bone, under the rounded

part of the belly.

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.

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Seat belt use and children

Infant and small children

Most states have Child Restraint System

laws which require children to travel in

approved Child Restraint System devices,

including booster seats. The age 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 states,

and where you are travelling. Infant and

Child Restraint System must be properly

placed and installed in a rear seat.
For more information refer to the “Child

Restraint Systems” section in this

chapter.

WARNING

ALWAYS properly restrain infants and

small children in a Child Restraint

System 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 should

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. A child’s squirming could

put the belt out of position. In the event

of an accident, children are afforded the

best safety restrained by a proper Child

Restraint System in the rear seats.
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 larger children’s

seat belts are worn and properly

adjusted.

NEVER allow the shoulder belt to

contact the child’s neck or face.

Do not allow more than one child to

use a single seat belt.

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Seat belt use and injured people

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/or air bags) is greatly reduced by

reclining your seatback.
Seat belts must be snug against your

hips and chest to work properly.
During an accident, you could be thrown

into the seat belt, causing neck or other

injuries.
The more the seat back is reclined, the

greater the chance for the passenger’s

hips to slide under the lap belt or the

passenger’s neck to strike the shoulder

belt.

WARNING

NEVER ride with a reclined seatback

when the vehicle is moving.

Riding with a reclined seatback

increases your chance of serious

or fatal injuries in the event of a

collision or sudden stop.

Driver and passengers should always

sit well back in their seats, with the

seatbacks upright and should be

belted properly.

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.

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. Consult an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

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Our Recommendation: 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 air bag 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 air bags, 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 states, and where

you are travelling.

Child Restraint Systems must be properly

installed in the vehicle seat. Always 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

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 the 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.

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Rearward-facing Child Restraint System

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.
Continue 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.

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Forward-facing Child Restraint System

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.

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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 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 ISOFIX top-tether and/or ISOFIX

anchorage 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 (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.

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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 lower anchors.

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Lower anchors have been provided in

the left and right outboard rear seating

positions. Their locations are shown

in the illustration. There are no lower

anchors provided for the center rear

seating position.

WARNING

Do not attempt to install a Child

Restraint System using lower anchors in

the rear center seating position. There

are no lower 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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Rear passenger seat

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[A] : Lower Anchor Position Indicator

(Type A-

,Type B-

[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 lower 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.

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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 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

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 System

seat with “Tether Anchor” system

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.

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ONX4030034

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 top-tether to

anything other than the correct top-

tether anchorage. It may not work

properly if attached to something

else.

Child Restraint System anchorages

are designed to withstand only those

loads imposed by correctly fitted

Child Restraint System.
Do not use them for adult seat belts,

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

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 air bag.

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.

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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 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 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.

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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 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.

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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.

WARNING

If a child restraint is installed in the

second row center seat, move the

second row seat far back as possible, to

minimize contact with the front center

air bag.

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This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Air Bag System for the driver’s seat and

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

bags 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.

Air bags are designed to supplement seat belts, but do not replace them. Also, air bags

are not designed to deploy in every collision. In some accidents, the seat belts are the

only restraint protecting you.

WARNING

AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
ALWAYS use seat belts and Child Restraint Systems - every trip, every time,

everyone! Even with air bags, you can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if

you are improperly belted or not wearing your seat belt when the air bag inflates.
NEVER place a child in any Child Restraint System or booster seat in the front

passenger seat, unless the air bag is deactivated.
An inflating air bag 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 the vehicle is turned off. If an occupant

is out of position during an accident, the rapidly deploying air bag may forcefully

contact the occupant causing serious or fatal injuries.
You and your passengers should never sit or lean unnecessarily close to the air bags

or lean against the door or center console.
Move your seat as far back as possible from front air bags, 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 Air Bags?

Driver’s and passenger’s front air

bags

Driver’s front air bag

OCN7030036

Passenger’s front air bag

ONX4030037

Your vehicle is equipped with a

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver

and passenger seating positions.
The SRS consists of air bags which are

located in the center of the steering

wheel and the passenger’s side front

panel pad above the glove box.
The air bags are labeled with the letters

“AIR BAG” embossed on the pad covers.
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 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 advanced SRS offers the ability to

control the air bag 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 air bag inflation.

Failure to properly wear seat belts can

increase the risk or severity of injury in an

accident.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death from inflating front air bags, 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 air bags, 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,

mobile phone holder, cup holder,

air fresheners or stickers) should

be placed over or near the air bag

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 air

bags to deploy.

Do not attach any objects on the

front windshield and inside mirror.

Side air bags

Front side air bag

ONX4030039

Rear side air bag

ONX4A033006

ONX4A033002

Your vehicle is equipped with a side air

bag in each front seat. The purpose of

the air bag is to provide the vehicle’s

driver and the front passenger with

additional protection than that offered by

the seat belt alone.
The side air bags are designed to deploy

during certain side impact collisions,

depending on the crash severity.

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The side air bags on both sides of the

vehicle are designed to deploy when a

rollover is detected by a rollover sensor.

(if equipped with rollover sensor)
The side air bags 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 air bag and

front center air bag, 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 hang other objects except

clothes. In an accident it may cause

vehicle damage or personal injury

especially when air bag is inflated.

Do not place any objects over the

air bag or between the air bag and

yourself. Also, do not attach any

objects around the area the air bag

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 air bag inflates.

Do not install any accessories on the

side or near the side air bags.

Do not cause impact to the doors

when the Engine Start/Stop button

is in the ON or START position as this

may cause the side air bags to inflate.

If the seat or seat cover is damaged,

have the system serviced by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Curtain air bags

ONX4030040

ONX4A033003

Curtain air bags 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 air bags are designed to

deploy during certain side impact

collisions, depending on the crash

severity.

For vehicles equipped with a rollover

sensor the side and/or curtain air bags

and pre-tensioners on both sides of

the vehicle may deploy if a rollover or

possible rollover is detected.
The curtain air bags 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 air bag,

take the following precautions:

All seat occupants must wear

seat belts at all times to help keep

occupants positioned properly.

Properly secure Child Restraint

System as far away from the door as

possible.

Do not place any objects over the air

bag. Also, do not attach any objects

around the area the air bag 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 air bags yourself. If

necessary, have the air bag inspected

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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How does the Air Bags System

Operate?

ONX4A033005

The SRS consists of the following

components:
(1)  Driver's front air bag module
(2)  Passenger's front air bag module
(3)  Front side airbag modules
(4)  Rear side airbag modules
(5)  Curtain airbag modules
(6) Retractor pretensioner
(7)  Airbag warning light
(8)  SRS control module (SRSCM)/

Rollover sensor

(9)  Front impact sensors
(10)  Side impact sensors
(11)  Side pressure sensors
(12)  Emergency fastening device system
(13)  Occupant classification system
(14)  Seat belt buckle sensor
The SRSCM continually monitors all SRS

components while the ignition switch

is ON to determine if a crash impact

is severe enough to require air bag

deployment or pre-tensioner seat belt

deployment.

SRS warning light

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

air bag warning light on the instrument

panel displays the air bag symbol

depicted in the illustration. The system

checks the air bag electrical system for

malfunctions. The light indicates that

there is a potential problem with your

air bag system, which could include

your side and/or curtain air bags used

for rollover protection (if equipped with

rollover sensor).

WARNING

If your SRS malfunctions, the air bag

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 Engine Start/Stop button 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.

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During a moderate to severe frontal

collision, sensors will detect the

vehicle’s rapid deceleration. If the rate of

deceleration is high enough, the control

unit will inflate the front air bags, at the

time and with the force needed.
The front air bags 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 air bags help provide

protection in the event of a side impact

or rollover by supporting the side upper

body area.

Air bags are activated (able to

inflate if necessary) only when the

Engine Start/Stop button is in the

ON or START position, and it can be

activated within about 3 minutes after

the engine is turned off.

Air bags 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

air bags will inflate. Generally, air bags

are designed to inflate based upon the

severity of a collision and its direction.

These two factors determine whether

the sensors produce an electronic

deployment/inflation signal.

The front air bags will completely

inflate and deflate in an instant. It is

virtually impossible for you to see the

air bags inflate during an accident. It is

much more likely that you will simply

see the deflated air bags 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 air

bags will inflate if the sensing system

detects a rollover.
When a rollover is detected, curtain

air bags will remain inflated longer to

help provide protection from ejection,

especially when used in conjunction

with the seat belts. (if equipped with a

rollover sensor)

To help provide protection, the air

bags must inflate rapidly. The speed

of air bag inflation is a consequence

of extremely short time in which

to inflate the air bag between the

occupant and the vehicle structures

before the occupant impacts those

structures. This speed of inflation

reduces the risk of serious or

lifethreatening injuries and is thus a

necessary part of air bag design.
However, the rapid air bag inflation

can also cause injuries which can

include facial abrasions, bruises and

broken bones because the inflation

speed also causes the air bags to

expand with a great deal of force.

There are even circumstances under

which contact with the air bag can

cause fatal injuries, especially if the

occupant is positioned excessively

close to the air bag.

You can take steps to reduce the risk

of being injured by an inflating air bag.

The greatest risk is sitting too close to

the air bag. An air bag needs about 10

in. (25 cm) of space to inflate. NHTSA

recommends that drivers allow at least

10 in. (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 air bag, 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 maintaining 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 air bag and the seat

occupant.

Do not allow the front passenger

to place their feet or legs on the

dashboard.

Driver’s front air bag (1)

ODN8039077L

When the SRSCM detects a sufficiently

severe impact to the front of the vehicle,

it will automatically deploy the front air

bags.

Driver’s front air bag (2)

ODN8039078L

Upon deployment, tear seam molded

directly into the pad cover will separate

under pressure from the expansion of the

air bags. Further opening of the covers

allows full inflation of the air bags.
A fully inflated air bag, 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 air bag (3)

ODN8039079L

Passenger’s front air bag

ODN8039080L

After complete inflation, the air bag

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 air bag 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 air bag 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 Air Bag

Inflates

After a frontal or side air bag inflates, it

will deflate very quickly. Air bag inflation

will not prevent the driver from seeing

out of the windshield or being able

to steer. Curtain air bags may remain

partially inflated for some time after they

deploy.

WARNING

After an air bag 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 air bag.

Do not touch the air bag storage

area’s internal components

immediately after an air bag has

inflated. The parts that come into

contact with an inflating air bag may

be very hot.

Always wash exposed skin areas

thoroughly with cold water and mild

soap.

Have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

replace the air bag immediately after

deployment. Air bags are designed to

be used only once.

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Noise and smoke from inflating air

bag

When the air bags 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 air bag inflator. After the

air bag inflates, you may feel substantial

discomfort in breathing because of the

contact of your chest with both the seat

belt and the air bag, as well as from

breathing the smoke and powder. The

powder may aggravate asthma for some

people. If you experience breathing

problems after an air bag 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)

ONX4H030011N

Your vehicle is equipped with an

Occupant Classification System (OCS) in

the front passenger’s seat.

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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 air bag

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 air bag

system is deactivated.

The overhead console air bag

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 air bag should be

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

of injury or death from an inflating air

bag to certain front passenger seat

occupants, such as children, by requiring

the air bag 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 air bag to

turn OFF.
Front passenger seat adult occupants

who are properly seated and wearing the

seat belt properly, should not cause the

passenger air bag 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 air bag OFF.

You will find the “PASSENGER AIR BAG

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 air bag

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 air bag

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 clothes like ski wear or

hip protection wear.

Putting an additional thick cushion on

the seat.

Putting electrical devices (e.g.

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 air

bag

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:

OHI038163

NEVER put a heavy load in the front seat or seatback

pocket, or hang any items on the front passenger

seat.

OHI038156

NEVER place your feet on the front passenger

seatback.

OHI038155

NEVER sit with your hips shifted towards the front of

the seat.

OHI038157

NEVER ride with the seatback reclined when the

vehicle is moving.

OHI039192N

NEVER place your feet or legs on the dashboard.

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