Hyundai Elantra (2025 year). Manual in english

Table of contents

Introduction

Hood

5-27

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Trunk

5-29

HYUNDAI Motor America

1-3

Fuel filler door

5-33

Safety messages

1-4

Exterior lights

5-35

Vehicle modifications

1-5

Interior lights

5-38

Vehicle break-in process

1-6

High Beam Assist (HBA)

5-39

Picture index

Wipers and washers

5-42

Exterior overview (Front view)

2-2

Manual climate control system

5-44

Exterior overview (Rear view)

2-4

Automatic climate control system

........................................................5-49

Interior overview

2-6

Windshield defrosting and defogging

Center console overview

2-8

5-55

Engine compartment overview

2-10

Infotainment system

5-60

Seats & safety system

Driving your vehicle

Important safety precautions

3-3

Before driving

6-2

Seats

3-5

Key ignition switch

6-3

Seat belts

3-18

Push button start ignition switch... 6-7

Child Restraint System (CRS)

3-27

Vehicle Auto-Shut Off

6-10

Supplemental restraint system -

Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)

airbags

3-36

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Instrument Cluster

Dual Clutch Transmission

6-17

Instrument cluster

4-2

Braking system

6-23

Vehicle settings (infotainment system)

.........................................................4-14

Winter driving

6-33

Convenience features

Trailer towing

6-34

Accessing your vehicle

5-3

Vehicle load limit

6-35

Door locks

5-13

Driver assistance system

Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)

5-16

Before using driver assistance system

7-3

Steering wheel

5-17

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

Mirrors

5-18

(FCA) (Front view camera only)

7-5

Windows

5-21

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

Sunroof

5-24

(FCA) (Sensor fusion)

7-16

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

7-32

Engine coolant

9-5

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist

Brake fluid

9-7

(BCA)

7-37

Parking brake

9-8

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

7-45

Washer fluid

9-9

Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)

Air cleaner

9-9

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Wiper blades

9-11

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)

.........................................................7-51

Battery

9-12

Driver Attention Warning (DAW) .. 7-56

Tires and wheels

9-16

Cruise Control (CC)

7-61

California perchlorate notice

9-26

Vehicle information, reporting safety

Smart Cruise Control (SCC)

7-64

defects, and consumer information

Navigation-based Smart Cruise

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Control (NSCC)

7-79

10-2

Lane Following Assist (LFA)

7-84

Vehicle certification label

10-2

Highway Driving Assist (HDA)

7-87

Tire specification and pressure label

Rear View Monitor (RVM)

7-91

10-2

Rear Cross-Traffic

Engine number

10-3

Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

Refrigerant label

10-3

........................................................7-94

Driver assistance system sensors

Air conditioner compressor label . 10-3

7-102

Operation in foreign countries

10-4

Emergency situations

Hyundai vehicle owner privacy policy

Hazard warning flasher

8-2

10-5

Jump starting

8-2

Vehicle data collection and event data

recorders

10-6

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Reporting safety defects

10-7

(TPMS)

8-4

If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)

Consumer information

10-9

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Open source software notice

10-10

If you have a flat tire (with Tire Mobility

Kit)

8-16

Maintenance

Engine Compartment

9-2

Engine oil

9-3

Introduction

Congratulations, and thank you for choosing HYUNDAI. We are very proud of the

advanced engineering and high quality construction of each HYUNDAI we build.

This Abridged Owner’s Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your

new HYUNDAI. To become familiar with your new HYUNDAI, you should download and

read the complete Owner’s Manual from MyHyundai.com before driving your new

vehicle.

The complete Owner’s Manual contains additional important safety information and

instructions intended to familiarize you with your vehicle’s controls and safety features

so you can safely operate your vehicle. The Owner’s Manual also contains additional

information about the maintenance for your vehicle. It is recommended that all service

and maintenance on your vehicle be performed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Authorized HYUNDAI dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance

and any other assistance that may be required.

This Abridged Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of your vehicle,

and should be kept in the vehicle so you can refer to it at any time. This manual should

stay with the vehicle if you sell it to provide the next owner with important operating,

safety and maintenance information.

You may download an electronic copy of the complete version of the Owner’s Manual

from MyHyundai.com.

If you have any questions regarding the operation of your vehicle, please contact the

Hyundai Customer Care Center. Hyundai’s Customer Care Center representatives are

available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM PST and

Saturday between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM PST (English). For Customer Care assistance in

Spanish or Korean, representatives are available Monday through Friday between 6:30

AM and 3:00 PM PST.

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Vehicle modifications

WARNING

Your HYUNDAI should not be modified in any way. Modifications may adversely affect

the performance, safety or durability of your HYUNDAI and may, violate conditions of the

limited warranties covering the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in violation of

safety and emissions regulations established by the U.S. Department of Transportation

and other federal or state agencies.

If you use unauthorized electronic devices, it may cause the vehicle to operate

abnormally, wire damage, battery discharge, and fire. For your safety, do not use

unauthorized electronic devices.

NOTICE

Some vehicle interior sounds (including welcome chime, navigation alerts, or warning

chimes) may be generated from the interior speakers or amplifier. Do not replace these

components with anything other than the original Hyundai factory parts. Any

unauthorized product may cause a malfunction of the vehicle interior sounds that may

affect the intended operation of the vehicle.

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Introduction

Vehicle break-in process

By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 mi. (1,000 km), you can add to the

performance, economy, and life of your vehicle.

• Do not race the engine.

• While driving, avoid sudden acceleration.

• Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying

engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.

• Fuel economy, engine performance, and engine oil consumption may differ depending

on the vehicle break-in process and be stabilized after 4,000 mi. (6,000 km). New

engines may consume more oil during the vehicle break-in period.

• Do not tow a trailer during the first 1,200 mi. (2,000 km) of operation.

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3. Seats & safety system

This chapter provides you with important information about how to protect yourself

and your passengers. It explains how to properly use your seats and seat belts, and how

your airbags work.

Additionally, this chapter explains how to properly restrain infants and children in your

vehicle.

Important safety precautions

Always wear your seat belt

Restrain all children

Airbag hazards

Driver distraction

Never drink or take drugs and drive

Control your speed

Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition - Inspecting your tires

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Seats

Safety precautions

Front seats

Rear seats

Head restraints

Seat warmers

Seat belts

Seat belt safety precautions

Seat belt warning light

Seat belt restraint system

Additional seat belt safety precautions

Care of seat belts

Child Restraint System (CRS)

Children always in the rear

Selecting a Child Restraint System

Installing a Child Restraint System

Important safety

Driver distraction

Driver distraction presents a serious and

precautions

potentially deadly danger, especially for

inexperienced drivers. Safety should be

You will find many safety precautions and

recommendations throughout this

the first concern when behind the wheel

section, and throughout this manual. The

and drivers need to be aware of the wide

array of potential distractions, such as

safety precautions in this section are

among the most important.

drowsiness, reaching for objects, eating,

personal grooming, becoming distracted

from other passengers, and using mobile

Always wear your seat belt

phones.

A seat belt is your best protection in all

Drivers can become distracted when they

types of accidents. Airbags are designed

take their eyes and attention off the road

to supplement seat belts, not to replace

or their hands off the wheel to focus on

them. So even though your vehicle is

activities other than driving. To reduce

equipped with airbags, always make sure

your risk of distraction and an accident:

you and your passengers wear your seat

• Set up your mobile devices (for

belts, and wear them properly.

example, MP3 players, phones,

navigation units, etc.) ONLY when your

vehicle is safely stopped and parked.

Restrain all children

• ONLY use your mobile device when

All children under age 13 should ride in

allowed by laws and conditions permit

your vehicle properly restrained in a rear

safe use. NEVER text or email while

seat, not the front seat. Infants and small

driving. Most states have laws

children should be restrained in an

prohibiting drivers from texting while

appropriate Child Restraint System.

driving. Some states and cities also

Larger children should use a booster seat

prohibit drivers from using handheld

with the lap/shoulder belt until they can

phones while driving.

use the seat belt properly without a

booster seat.

• NEVER let the use of a mobile device

distract you from driving. You have a

responsibility to your passengers and

Airbag hazards

others on the road to always drive

safely, with your hands on the wheel as

While airbags can save lives, they can also

well as your eyes and attention on the

cause serious or fatal injuries to

road.

occupants who sit too close to them, or

who are not properly restrained. Infants,

young children, and short adults are at the

greatest risk of being injured by an

inflating airbag. Follow all instructions

and warnings in this manual.

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Seats & safety system

Never drink or take drugs and

drive.

Drinking alcohol or taking drugs can

reduce your ability to respond to

changing conditions and emergencies.

Do not drink or take drugs and drive, and

do not let your friends drink or take drugs

and drive.

Control your speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash

injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher

the speed, the greater the risk, but serious

injuries can also occur at lower speeds.

Never drive faster than is safe for current

conditions, regardless of the maximum

speed posted.

Keep your vehicle in proper

operating condition -

Inspecting your tires

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical

failure can be extremely hazardous. To

reduce the possibility of a tire hazard

while driving, check your tire pressures

regularly and also inspect the condition of

your tires (tread depth, uneven wear,

etc.). Be sure to perform all regularly

scheduled maintenance as indicated in

your Owner's Manual.

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Seats & safety system

Safety precautions

WARNING

Adjusting the seats in a safe and

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

comfortable position plays an important

death from an inflating airbag:

role for the safety of driver and

passengers. Proper seating positions,

• Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear

secured seat belts, and protection from

as possible while maintaining your

airbags work together to provide a

ability to control the vehicle.

measure of safety in the event of a

• Adjust the front passenger seat as far to

collision.

the rear as possible.

• Hold the steering wheel with hands at

WARNING

the 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock positions to

Do not use a cushion that reduces friction

minimize the risk of injuries to your

between the seat and the passenger. The

hands and arms.

passenger’s hips may slide under the lap

• Never place anything or anyone

portion of the seat belt during an accident

between you and the airbag.

or a sudden stop.

• Do not allow the front passenger to

Serious or fatal internal injuries could

place feet or legs on the dashboard to

result because the seat belt cannot

minimize the risk of leg injuries.

operate properly.

Seat belts

Airbags

Always fasten your seat belt before

You can take steps to reduce the risk of

starting any trip. At all times, passengers

being injured by an inflating airbag.

should sit upright and be properly

Sitting too close to an airbag greatly

restrained with a seat belt. Infants and

increases the risk of injury in the event the

small children must be restrained in

airbag inflates.

appropriate Child Restraint Systems.

The National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA) recommends

WARNING

that drivers allow at least 10 in. (25cm)

To prevent serious injury or death:

between the center of the steering wheel

and their chest.

• Never use one seat belt for more than

one occupant.

• Always position the seatback upright

with the lap portion of the seat belt

snug and low across the hips.

• Never allow children or small infants to

ride on a passenger’s lap.

• Do not route the seat belt across your

neck, across sharp edges, or reroute

the shoulder strap away from your

body.

• Do not allow the seat belt to become

caught or jammed.

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Front seats

Reclining seatback

Sitting in a reclined position when the

WARNING

vehicle is moving can be dangerous. Even

when buckled up, the effectiveness of the

To prevent serious injury or death:

restraint system (seat belts and/or

•

Never attempt to adjust the seat while

airbags) is greatly reduced by reclining

the vehicle is moving. The seat could

your seatback.

respond with unexpected movement

Seat belts must be snug against your hips

and may cause loss of vehicle control

and chest to work properly.

resulting in a collision.

The more the seatback is reclined, the

•

Do not place anything under the front

greater the chance for the passenger’s

seats. Loose objects, including

hips to slide under the lap belt or the

unsecured floor mats, in the driver’s

passenger’s neck to strike the shoulder

foot area could interfere with the

belt.

operation of the foot pedals.

•

Do not allow anything to interfere with

WARNING

the normal position and proper locking

of the seatback.

Never ride with a reclined seatback when

the vehicle is moving.

•

Do not place a cigarette lighter on the

floor or seat.

Riding with a reclined seatback increases

your chance of serious or fatal injuries in

•

Use extreme caution when picking up

the event of a collision or sudden stop.

small objects trapped under the seats

or between the seat and the center

Driver and passengers should always sit

console. Your hands might be cut or

well back in their seats, properly belted,

injured by the sharp edges of the seat

and with the seatbacks upright.

mechanism.

•

If there are occupants in the rear seats,

Seat belts must be snug against your hips

be careful while adjusting the front

and chest to work properly. When the

seat.

seatback is reclined, the shoulder belt

•

Make sure that the seat is locked in

cannot do its job because it will not be

place after the adjustment. If not, the

snug against your chest. Instead, it will be

seat might move unexpectedly.

in front of you. During a collision, you

could be thrown into the seat belt,

causing neck or other injuries.

The more the seatback is reclined, the

greater chance the passenger’s hips will

slide under the lap belt or the passenger’s

neck will strike the shoulder belt.

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Seats & safety system

Manual seats - Seat adjustments

Seatback angle

if equipped

The front seat can be adjusted by using

the levers located underneath the front

part of the seat or on the outer side of the

seat.

Forward and rearward adjustment

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the

seatback lever.

2. Carefully lean back on the seat and

adjust the seatback to the desired

position.

3. Release the lever and make sure the

To move the seat forward or rearward:

seatback is locked in place.

1. Pull up the seat slide adjustment lever

and hold it.

Seat height (for driver's seat)

2. Slide the seat to the desired position.

3. Release the lever and make sure the

seat is locked in place. Move forward

and rearward without using the lever. If

the seat moves, it is not locked

properly.

To change the height of the seat:

• Push down on the lever several times,

to lower the seat.

• Pull up on the lever several times, to

raise the seat.

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Power seats - Seat adjustment

Forward and rearward adjustment

if equipped

The front seat can be adjusted by using

the control switches located on the

outside of the seat cushion.

WARNING

Never allow children to remain in the

vehicle unattended. The power seats are

operable when the vehicle is turned off.

NOTICE

To move the seat forward or rearward:

To prevent damage to the seats:

1. Push the control switch forward or

rearward.

• Always stop adjusting the seats when

the seat has been adjusted as far

2. Release the switch once the seat

forward or rearward as possible.

reaches the desired position.

• Do not adjust the seats longer than

Seatback angle

necessary when the vehicle is turned

off. This may result in unnecessary

battery drain.

• Do not operate two or more seats at the

same time. This may result in an

electrical malfunction.

To recline the seatback:

1. Push the control switch forward or

rearward.

2. Release the switch once the seatback

reaches the desired position.

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Seats & safety system

Seat cushion tilt (1)/Seat height (2)

Lumbar support (for driver’s seat)

if equipped

To change the angle of the front part of

the seat cushion:

To adjust the lumbar support:

1. Push the front portion of the control

1. Press the front portion of the switch (1)

switch up to raise or down to lower the

to increase support or the rear portion

front part of the seat cushion.

of the switch (2) to decrease support.

2. Release the switch once the seat

2. Release the switch once the lumbar

reaches the desired position.

support reaches the desired position.

To change the height of the seat:

1. Push the rear portion of the control

switch up to raise or down to lower the

height of the seat.

2. Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

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Seatback pocket

Rear seats

if equipped

Folding the rear seat

if equipped

The rear seatbacks can be folded to

facilitate carrying long items or to

increase the luggage capacity of the

vehicle.

WARNING

• Never allow passengers to sit on top of

the folded down seatback while the

vehicle is moving. This is not a proper

seating position and no seat belts are

The seatback pocket is provided on the

available for use. This could result in

back of the front seatbacks.

serious injury or death in a collision or

sudden stop.

WARNING

• Objects carried on the folded down

Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the

seatback should not extend higher than

seatback pockets. In a collision, they

the top of the front seatbacks. This

could come loose from the pocket and

could allow cargo to slide forward and

injure occupants.

property damage or serious injury or

even death during a collision or sudden

stop.

To fold down the rear seatback:

1. Set the front seatback to the upright

position and if necessary, slide the front

seat forward.

2. Lower the rear head restraints to the

lowest position by pushing and holding

the release button and pushing down

on the head restraint.

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Seats & safety system

3. Pull out the seatback folding lever

WARNING

located in the trunk.

When returning the rear seatback from a

folded to an upright position, hold the

seatback and return it slowly. Lock the

seatback properly. In a collision or sudden

stop, an unlocked seatback may allow

cargo to move forward with great force

and may result in serious injury or death.

WARNING

Cargo should always be secured to

prevent it from moving in a collision and

4. Fold the seatback toward the front of

causing serious injury or death to the

the vehicle.

vehicle occupants. Do not place objects

Type A

in the rear seats, because they cannot be

properly secured and may hit the front

seat occupants in a collision.

WARNING

Make sure the engine is off, the vehicle is

shifted to P (Park), and the parking brake

is applied before loading or unloading

cargo to prevent unintended movement

of the vehicle.

Type B

To use unfold the rear seatback:

1. Lift and push the seatback rearward.

2. Push the seatback firmly until it clicks

into place. Make sure the seatback is

locked in place.

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Armrest

WARNING

if equipped

To help reduce the risk of serious injury or

death in an accident, take the following

precautions when adjusting your head

restraints:

• Always adjust the head restraints

properly for all passengers BEFORE

starting the vehicle.

• Never let anyone ride in a seat with the

head restraints removed or reversed.

• Adjust the head restraints so that the

middle of the head restraint is at the

same height as the top of the eyes.

The armrest is located in the center of the

rear seat. Pull the armrest down from the

seatback to use it.

Head restraints

The vehicle’s front and rear seats have

adjustable head restraints. The head

restraints are designed to help protect

passengers from whiplash and other neck

and spinal injuries during a collision,

especially a rear impact collision. When

there are no occupants in the rear seats,

adjust the rear head restraints to the

lowest height to improve the driver's

• Never adjust the driver's head restraint

visibility.

when the vehicle is moving.

• Make sure the head restraint is locked

in place after adjustment.

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Seats & safety system

Front seat head restraints

Forward and rearward adjustment

if equipped

The driver’s and front passenger’s seats

are equipped with adjustable head

The head restraint can be adjusted

restraint for the passengers safety and

forward to 3 different positions by pulling

comfort.

the head restraint forward to the desired

detent. To adjust the head restraint to it’s

Adjusting the height up and down

furthest rearwards position, pull it fully

forward to the farthest position and

release it.

To raise the head restraint:

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

To lower the head restraint:

1. Press and hold the release button (2) on

NOTICE

the head restraint support.

If you recline the seatback towards the

2. Lower the head restraint to the desired

front with the head restraint and seat

position (3).

cushion raised, the head restraint may

come in contact with the sunvisor or

other parts of the vehicle.

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Removal/Reinstallation

To reinstall the head restraint:

Type A

Type B

To remove the head restraint:

1. Recline the seatback.

1. Recline the seatback (2) with the

2. Put the head restraint poles (2) into the

seatback angle lever or switch (1).

holes while pressing the release button

(1).

2. Raise the head restraint as far as it can

go.

3. Adjust the head restraint to the

appropriate height.

3. Press the head restraint release button

(3) while pulling the head restraint up

4. Return the seatback (4) with the

(4).

seatback angle lever or switch (3).

WARNING

Never allow anyone to travel in a seat with

Always make sure the head restraint is

the head restraint removed.

locked in place and properly adjusted for

the passenger.

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Seats & safety system

Rear seat head restraint

Removal/Reinstallation

To remove the head restraint:

The rear seats are equipped with head

restraint in all the seating positions for the

1. Raise the head restraint as far as it can

passenger’s safety and comfort.

go.

2. Press the head restraint release button

Adjusting the height up and down

(1) while pulling up the head restraint

(2).

To reinstall the head restraint:

1. Put the head restraint poles into the

holes (3) while pressing the release

button (1).

2. Adjust the head restraint to the

appropriate height.

To raise the head restraint:

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

To lower the head restraint:

1. Press and hold the release button (2) on

the head restraint support.

2. Lower the head restraint to the desired

position (3).

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Seat warmers

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the seat warmers

Front seat warmers

and seats:

if equipped

• Never use a solvent such as paint

Seat warmers are provided to warm the

thinner, benzene, alcohol, or gasoline

seats during cold weather.

to clean the seats.

During mild weather or under conditions

• Do not place heavy or sharp objects on

where the operation of the seat warmer is

seats equipped with seat warmers.

not needed, keep the seat warmers off.

Do not change the seat cover.

•

WARNING

The seat warmers may cause serious

burns, even at low temperatures and

especially if used for long periods of time.

Passengers must be able to feel if the seat

is becoming too warm so they can turn it

off, if needed.

People who cannot detect temperature

change or pain to the skin should use

extreme caution, especially the following

types of passengers:

• Infants, children, elderly or disabled

persons, or hospital outpatients.

• People with sensitive skin or who burn

While the engine is running, press the

easily.

switches to warm the driver's seat or front

passenger's seat.

• Fatigued individuals.

• Manual temperature control

• Intoxicated individuals.

Press the button repeatedly to cycle

• People taking medication that may

through the seat warmer temperatures

cause drowsiness or sleepiness.

from high, medium, low, and off.

Never place anything on the seat that

• Automatic temperature control

insulates against heat when the seat

warmer is operating, such as blanket or

The seat warmer temperature is

seat cushion.

lowered automatically and then goes

off after a certain time to prevent low

temperature burns. If high temperature

is selected again after the seat warmer

turns off, the temperature is controlled

automatically again.

• When pressing the switch for more than

1.5 seconds with the seat warmer

operating, the seat warmer turns off.

• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF

position whenever the ignition switch is

in the ON position.

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Seats & safety system

• Auto Comfort Control (for driver’s seat)

Seat belts

(if equipped)

- The seat warmer automatically

controls the seat temperature

Seat belt safety precautions

depending on the ambient

Always fasten your seat belt and make

temperature and the set climate

sure all passengers have fastened their

control temperature when the engine

seat belts before starting any trip. Airbags

is running. If the seat warmer switch

are designed to supplement the seat belt

is pressed, the seat warmer is

as an additional safety device, not a

controlled manually.

replacement. Most states require all

- To use this feature, it can be enabled

vehicle occupants wear seat belts.

from the Settings menu in the

infotainment system.

WARNING

- The seat warmer defaults to the OFF

Seat belts must be used by ALL

position whenever the ignition switch

passengers whenever the vehicle is

is ON. However, if the Auto Comfort

moving. To prevent serious injury or

Control function is on, the driver’s

death:

seat warmer turns on and off

•

Children under the age of 13 should be

depending on the ambient

properly restrained in the rear seats.

temperature and the set climate

control temperature.

•

Never allow children to ride in the front

passenger seat. If a child age 13 or older

must be seated in the front passenger

seat, move the seat as far back as

possible and properly restrain them in

the seat.

•

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.

•

Do not use the seat belt if it is twisted. A

twisted seat belt may not protect you

properly in a collision.

•

Do not use a seat belt if the webbing or

hardware is damaged. Have the seat

belt replaced by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

•

Do not latch the seat belt into the

buckles intended for other seating

positions.

•

Never unfasten the seat belt while

driving. This may cause loss of vehicle

control resulting in a collision.

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• Make sure there is nothing in the buckle

Seat belt warning light

that could interfere with the seat belt

latch mechanism from fastening

Seat belt warning

securely.

Instrument cluster (Driver and front passenger’s seat)

• Never modify seat belt or install devices

that may prevent seat belt assembly

from removing slack.

WARNING

Damaged seat belts and seat belt

assemblies do not operate properly.

Always replace:

Driver’s and Passenger’s front seat belt

• Frayed, contaminated, or damaged

warning

webbing.

As a reminder, the seat belt warning light

• Damaged hardware.

will illuminate for approximately 6

• The entire seat belt assembly after it

seconds each time you turn the ignition

has been worn in an accident, even if

switch is in the ON position regardless of

damage to webbing or assembly is not

belt fastening. If the seat belt is not

apparent.

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.

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Seats & safety system

Seat belt restraint system

Driver's seat belt - 3-point system

with emergency locking retractor

WARNING

To fasten your seat belt:

Improperly positioned seat belts may

increase the risk of serious injury in an

Pull the seat belt out of the retractor and

accident. Take the following precautions

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

when adjusting the seat belt:

An audible "click" sounds when the tab

locks into the buckle. Make sure the seat

• Position the lap portion of the seat belt

belt is not twisted.

as low as possible across your hips, not

on your waist, so that it fits snugly. This

allows your strong pelvic bones to

absorb the force of a collision, reducing

the chance of internal injuries.

• Position one arm under the shoulder

belt and the other over the belt, as

shown in the illustration.

• Always position the shoulder belt

anchor into the locked position at an

appropriate height.

• Never position the shoulder belt across

your neck or face.

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 extends and

moves with you.

If there is a sudden stop or collision, the

belt is locked in place. It also locks if you

try to lean forward too quickly.

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To release your seat belt:

Information

If you cannot smoothly pull the seat belt

out from the retractor, firmly pull the seat

belt out and release it. After release, the

belt may be pulled out smoothly.

Height adjustment

Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so

that it lies across your chest and midway

over your shoulder nearest the door, not

over your neck.

Front seat

Press the release button (1) in the locking

buckle.

The belt should automatically draw back

into the retractor. If this does not happen,

check the belt is not twisted, then try

again.

Passenger and rear seat belts -

3- point system with convertible

locking retractor

This type of seat belt combines both an

emergency locking retractor and an

To adjust the height of the seat belt

automatic locking retractor. Convertible

anchor:

retractor type seat belts are installed in

the rear seat positions to help

Pull it up (1) to raise the height. To lower it,

accommodate the installation of child

push it down (3) while pressing the height

restraint systems.

adjuster button (2) .

A convertible retractor is also installed in

Release the button to lock the anchor in

the front passenger seat position.

place. Try pushing the height adjuster

Children should always be seated in the

down to make sure that it is locked in

rear. Never place any infant/child

place.

restraint system in the front seat.

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Seats & safety system

To fasten your seat belt:

To release your seat belt:

Pull the seat belt out of the retractor and

insert the metal tab into the buckle. An

audible "click" sounds when the tab locks

into the buckle. Pull the shoulder portion

of the belt to snug the belt across your

hips and remove slack. Make sure the seat

belt is not twisted.

When not securing a child restraint, the

seat belt 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.

Press the release button (1) in the locking

When the seat belt has been fully

buckle.

extended from the retractor to allow for

The belt should automatically draw back

the installation of a child restraint system,

into the retractor. If this does not happen,

the seat belt operation changes to allow

check the belt is not twisted, then try

the belt to retract, but not to extend

again.

(Automatic Locking Retractor Type).

Refer to the "Child Restraint System

Information

(CRS)" section in this chapter.

• The emergency locking mode allows

seated passengers to move freely in

their seats while keeping some tension

on the belt. During a collision or sudden

stop, the retractor automatically locks

the belt to help restrain the passengers.

• To deactivate the automatic locking

mode, unbuckle the seat belt and allow

the belt to fully retract.

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Second row center seat belt (3-point

Pretensioner seat belt

rear center seat belt)

Your vehicle is equipped with

Insert the tongue plate (1) into the buckle

Pretensioner seat belts (retractor

until an audible "click" is heard, indicating

pretensioner). The pretensioner helps the

the latch is locked. Pull the shoulder

driver's, front passenger's, and outboard

portion of the belt to snug the belt across

rear seat belt fit tightly against your body

your hips and remove slack. Make sure

in certain frontal or side collision(s).

the seat belt is not twisted.

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if you

When using the rear center seat belt, use

try to lean forward too quickly, the seat

the buckle with the "CENTER" mark.

belt retractor locks in place. In some

frontal collisions, the pretensioner

Information

activates and pulls the seat belt against

your body.

If you cannot pull out the safety belt from

the retractor, firmly pull the belt out and

If the system senses excessive tension on

release it. After release, pull out the belt

the driver seat belt when the pretensioner

smoothly.

system activates, the load limiter inside

the retractor pretensioner releases some

of the pressure on the affected seat belt.

WARNING

Make sure the seatback is locked in place

To prevent serious injury or death:

when using the rear center seat belt.

• Always wear your seat belt and sit

If not secure, the seatback may move

properly in your seat.

when there is a sudden stop or crash, and

• Do not use the seat belt if it is loose or

it may result in serious injury or death.

twisted.

• Do not place anything near the buckle.

• Always replace your pretensioner after

activation or an accident.

• Have the pretensioner inspected,

serviced, repaired, or replaced by only

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• Do not hit seat belt assemblies.

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Seats & safety system

(3) SRS control module

WARNING

(4) Rear retractor pretensioner

Do not touch the pretensioner seat belt

The sensor that activates the SRS control

assemblies for several minutes after they

module is connected with the

have been activated. When the

pretensioner seat belt. The SRS airbag

pretensioner seat belt mechanism

warning light on the instrument cluster

deploys during a collision, the

illuminates for about 3-6 seconds after

pretensioner can become hot and can

the ignition switch is in the ON position,

burn you.

and then it turns off.

If the pretensioner is not working

properly, the warning light illuminates

WARNING

even if the SRS airbag is not

malfunctioning. If the warning light does

Have the system serviced by an

not illuminate when starting the engine or

authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Body work

stays illuminated or illuminates while

on the front of the vehicle may damage

driving, have the pretensioner seat belts

the pretensioner seat belt system.

and/or SRS control module inspected by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as

possible.

Information

• The pretensioner seat belt system may

be activated in certain frontal or side

collisions or rollover situations.

• When the pretensioner 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.

• 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.

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) Front retractor pretensioner

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Additional seat belt safety

Seat belt use and children

precautions

Infant and small children

All 50 states have Child Restraint System

Seat belt use during pregnancy

laws that require children to travel in

The seat belt should always be used

approved Child Restraint System devices,

during pregnancy. The best way to

including booster seats. The age at which

protect your unborn child is to protect

seat belts can be used instead of Child

yourself by always wearing the seat belt.

Restraint System may be different, so you

Pregnant women should always wear a

should be aware of the specific

lap-shoulder seat belt. Place the shoulder

requirements in your state where you are

traveling. Infant and Child Restraint

belt across your chest, routed between

your breasts and away from your neck.

System must be properly placed and

Place the lap belt below your belly and

installed in a rear seat.

pull the shoulder portion so it fits SNUGLY

For more information, refer to the "Child

across your hips and pelvic bone, under

Restraint System (CRS)" section in this

the rounded part of your belly.

chapter.

WARNING

• A pregnant woman is more vulnerable

Always properly restrain infants and small

to any impacts on the abdomen during

children in a Child Restraint System

an abrupt stop or collision. If you are in

appropriate for the child’s height and

an accident while pregnant, consult

weight.

your doctor.

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

• To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death to a child and other passengers,

death to an unborn child during an

Never hold a child in your lap or arms

accident, do not let pregnant women

when the vehicle is moving. Violent forces

place the lap portion of the seat belt

during a collision will tear the child from

above or over the area of the abdomen

your arms and throw the child against the

where the unborn child is located.

interior or to be ejected from 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

the applicable Safety Standards. The

Child Restraint System must be

appropriate for your child’s height and

weight. Check the label on the Child

Restraint System for this information.

Refer to the "Child Restraint System

(CRS)" section in this chapter.

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Seats & safety system

Larger children

Seat belt use and injured people

Children under age 13 and who are too

A seat belt should still be used when an

large for a booster seat should always

injured person is being transported.

occupy the rear seat and use the available

Consult a physician for specific

lap/shoulder belts. A seat belt should be

recommendations.

snug against the hips and be snug across

the shoulder and chest to restrain the

One person per belt

child safely. A child’s squirming could

move the belt out of position. Adults

When two people (children or adults) are

should frequently check belt fit. In a

sitting together, never attempt to use a

collision, the safest place for children is in

single seat belt. This could increase the

the rear seats, using a Child Restraint

severity of injuries in a collision.

System appropriate for the child.

If a larger child over age 13 must be seated

Do not lie down

in the front seat, the child must be

Sitting in a reclined position when the

securely restrained by the available seat

vehicle is moving can be dangerous. Even

belt and the seat should be placed in the

when buckled up, the protections of your

rearmost position.

restraint system (seat belts and/or

If the shoulder belt portion slightly

airbags) is greatly reduced by reclining

touches the child’s neck or face, try

your seatback.

placing the child closer to the center of

Seat belts must be snug against your hips

the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still

and chest to work properly.

touches their face or neck, the child

During a collision, you could be thrown

needs to return to an appropriate booster

into the seat belt, causing neck or other

seat in the rear seat.

injuries.

WARNING

The more the seat back is reclined, the

greater the chance for the passenger’s

• Always make sure children’s seat belts

hips to slide under the lap belt or the

are buckled and properly adjusted.

passenger’s neck to strike the shoulder

• Never allow the shoulder belt to

belt.

contact the child’s neck or face.

• Do not allow more than one child to use

WARNING

a single seat belt.

• Never ride with a reclined seatback

when the vehicle is moving.

• Do not ride with a reclined seatback. It

may increase your chance of serious or

fatal injuries in the event of a collision or

sudden stop.

• Have the driver and all passengers

always sit well back in their seats,

properly belted, and with the seatbacks

upright.

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Care of seat belts

Child Restraint System

Seat belt systems should never be

(CRS)

disassembled or modified.

Periodic inspection

Children always in the rear

All seat belts should be inspected

periodically for wear or damage of any

WARNING

kind. Any damaged parts should be

Always properly restrain children in the

replaced as soon as possible.

rear seats of the vehicle. Children of all

ages are safer when restrained in the rear

Keep belts clean and dry

seat. A child riding in the front passenger

seat can be forcefully struck by an

Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If

inflating airbag resulting in serious injury

belts become dirty, they can be cleaned

or death.

by using a mild soap solution and warm

water. Bleach, dye, strong detergents, or

abrasives should not be used because

Children under age 13 should always ride

they may damage and weaken the fabric.

in the rear seats and must always be

properly restrained to minimize the risk of

When to replace seat belts

injury in a collision, sudden stop, or

sudden maneuver.

The entire seat belt assembly or

assemblies should be replaced if the

According to accident statistics, children

vehicle has been involved in an accident.

are safer when properly restrained in the

This should be done even if no damage is

rear seat than in the front seat. Even with

visible. Consult an authorized HYUNDAI

airbags, children can be seriously

dealer for assistance.

injured or killed. Children too large for a

Child Restraint System must use the seat

belts provided.

All 50 states have child restraint laws that

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 where

you are travelling.

Child Restraint Systems must be properly

placed and installed in the rear seat. 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 a lap/shoulder seat belt, or by a LATCH

system in the rear seats of the vehicle.

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Seats & safety system

Child Restraint System

Selecting a Child Restraint

Infants and younger children must be

System

restrained in an appropriate

When selecting a Child Restraint System

rearward-facing or forward-facing Child

for your child, always:

Restraint System that has first been

• Make sure the Child Restraint System

properly secured to the rear seats of the

has a label certifying that it meets

vehicle. Read and comply with the

applicable Federal Motor Vehicle

instructions for installation and use

Safety Standards (FMVSS 213).

provided by the manufacturer of the Child

Restraint System.

• Select a Child Restraint System based

on your child’s height and weight. The

WARNING

required label or the instructions for use

typically provide this information.

Do not use an improperly secured child

restraint. It may increase the risk of

• Select a Child Restraint System that fits

serious injury or death in a collision.

the vehicle seating position where it is

to be used.

When using a Child Restraint System:

• Read and comply with the warnings

• Never install a child or infant restraint in

and instructions for installation and use

the front passenger's seat.

provided with the Child Restraint

• Always properly secure the Child

System.

Restraint System in the rear seat of the

vehicle.

Child Restraint System types

• Always follow the Child Restraint

There are three main types of Child

System manufacturer's instructions for

Restraint Systems: rearward-facing,

installation and use.

forward-facing, and booster seat Child

• Always properly restrain your child in

Restraint Systems.

the Child Restraint System.

They are classified according to the

• If the head restraint prevents proper

child’s age, height, and weight.

installation of a child seat (as described

in the Child Restraint System manual),

readjust or remove the head restraint

for that seating position.

• 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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Rearward-facing Child Restraint System

Forward-facing Child Restraint System

With a rearward-facing Child Restraint

A forward-facing Child Restraint System

System, the collision forces are absorbed

provides restraint for the child’s body

by its shell instead of the child's body. The

with a harness. Keep children in a

shell also supports the system's cradles

forward-facing Child Restraint System

and protects the head, neck and spine of

with a harness until they reach the top

the child. All children under the age of one

height or weight limit allowed by your

year must always ride in a

Child Restraint System’s manufacturer.

rearward-facing Child Restraint System.

Once your child outgrows the

Convertible and 3-in-1 Child Restraint

forward-facing Child Restraint System,

Systems typically have higher height and

your child is ready for a booster seat.

weight limits for the rearward-facing

position, allowing you to keep your child

Booster seats

rearward-facing for a longer period of

A booster seat is a Child Restraint System

time.

designed to improve the fit of the

Continue using the Child Restraint

vehicle’s seat belt system. A booster seat

Systems in the rearward-facing position

positions the seat belt so that it fits

as long as the child is within the height

properly over the lap of your child. Keep

and weight limits allowed by the Child

your children in booster seats until they

Restraint System’s manufacturer. It's the

are big enough to fit in a seat belt

best way to keep them safe. Once your

properly.

child has outgrown the rearward-facing

For a seat belt to fit properly, the lap belt

Child Restraint System, your child is ready

must lie snugly across the upper thighs,

for a forward-facing Child Restraint

not the stomach. The shoulder belt

System with a harness.

should lie snug across the shoulder and

chest and not across the neck or face.

WARNING

Children under age 13 must always be

Never install a child or infant restraint in

properly restrained to minimize the risk of

the front passenger's seat.

injury in an accident, sudden stop, or

Placing a rearward-facing child restraint

sudden maneuver.

in the front seat may result in serious

injury or death, if the child restraint is

struck by an inflating airbag.

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Seats & safety system

Installing a Child Restraint

• Secure a child in the Child Restraint

System. Make sure the child is properly

System

strapped in the Child Restraint System

according to the Child Restraint System

WARNING

manufacturer’s instructions.

Before installing your Child Restraint

System, always read and follow the

CAUTION

instructions provided by the

Check the seating surface and buckles

manufacturer of the Child Restraint

before placing your child in the Child

System and in this manual to prevent

Restraint System to prevent burns. A

serious injury or death if a collision

Child Restraint System in a closed vehicle

occurs.

can become very hot.

WARNING

Lower anchors and tether for

children (LATCH system)

If the vehicle head restraint prevents

The LATCH system connects a Child

proper installation of a Child Restraint

Restraint System to the vehicle during

System, readjust or remove the head

driving and in a collision. This system is

restraint for that seating position.

designed to make installation of the Child

Restraint System easier and reduce the

possibility of improperly installing your

After selecting a proper Child Restraint

Child Restraint System. The LATCH

System for your child and checking that

system uses anchors in the vehicle and

the Child Restraint System fits properly in

attachments on the Child Restraint

a rear seating position, there are three

System. The LATCH system eliminates

general steps for proper installation:

the need to use seat belts to secure the

• Properly secure the Child Restraint

Child Restraint System to the rear seats.

System to the vehicle. All Child

Lower anchors are metal bars built into

Restraint Systems must be secured to

the vehicle. There are two lower anchors

the vehicle with the a lap/shoulder belt

for each LATCH seating position that

or with a LATCH system in the rear seat

accommodates a Child Restraint System

of the vehicle.

with lower attachments.

Make sure the Child Restraint System

To use the LATCH system in your vehicle,

is firmly secured. After installing a

install a Child Restraint System with

Child Restraint System in the vehicle,

LATCH attachments.

push and pull the seat forwards and

backwards and from side to side to

The Child Restraint System manufacturer

verify that it is securely attached to the

provides you with instructions on how to

seat. Install a Child Restraint System

use the Child Restraint System with its

secured with a seat belt as tightly as

attachments for the LATCH anchors.

possible. Some side-to-side movement

can be expected.

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The LATCH anchors are located between

the seatback and the seat cushion of the

rear seat left and right outboard seating

positions.

WARNING

Before installing the Child Restraint

System, make sure that there are no

objects (e.g. toys, pens, wires) near the

lower anchor area. Those objects may

damage either the seat belt system or the

Child Restraint System during

LATCH anchors have been provided in the

installation. If necessary, have the vehicle

left and right outboard rear seating

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

positions. Their locations are shown in the

dealer.

illustration. There are no LATCH anchors

provided for the center rear seating

position.

Securing a Child Restraint System

with the LATCH anchors system

WARNING

To install a LATCH-compatible Child

Restraint System in either of the rear

Do not attempt to install a Child Restraint

outboard seating positions:

System using LATCH anchors in the rear

center seating position. There are no

1. Move the seat belt buckle away from

LATCH anchors provided for this seat. Do

the lower anchors.

not use the outboard seat anchors for the

2. Move any other objects away from the

center seat. It may damage the anchors

anchorages that could prevent a secure

that may break or fail in a collision

connection between the Child Restraint

resulting in serious injury or death.

System and the lower anchors.

3. Place the Child Restraint System on the

vehicle seat, then attach the seat to the

Rear passenger seat

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.

[A] Lower Anchor Position Indicator

[B] Lower Anchor

The lower anchor position indicator

symbols are located on the left and right

rear seatbacks to identify the positions of

the lower anchors in your vehicle.

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Seats & safety system

Securing a Child Restraint System

WARNING

seat with tether anchor system

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.

First secure the child restraint with the

LATCH lower anchors or the seat belt. If

• Never attach more than one Child

Restraint System to a single anchorage.

the child restraint manufacturer

This could cause the anchor or

recommends that the top tether strap be

attached, attach and tighten the top

attachment to come loose or break.

tether strap to the top tether strap

• Always have the LATCH system

anchor.

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

Tether anchors are located on the

dealer after a collision. A collision can

damage the LATCH system and may

package tray.

not properly secure the Child Restraint

To install the tether anchor:

System.

WARNING

Make sure that the combined weight of

the child and the child restraint system is

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

system.

1. Route the Child Restraint System

top-tether strap over the seatback.

Placing the top tether strap, follow the

instructions of the Child Restraint

System manufacturer.

2. Connect the top-tether strap to the

top-tether anchorage, 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.

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3. Check the Child Restraint System is

Securing a Child Restraint System

secure by pushing and pulling the seat

with a lap/shoulder belt

forward and back and side-to-side.

WARNING

Always place a rearward-facing Child

Take the following precautions when

Restraint System in the rear seat of the

installing the top tether:

vehicle.

• Read and follow all installation

Placing a rearward-facing child restraint

instructions provided with your Child

in the front seat may result in serious

Restraint System.

injury or death if the Child Restraint

System is struck by an inflating airbag.

• Never attach more than one Child

Restraint System to a single tether

anchor. This could cause the anchor or

When not using the LATCH system, all

attachment to come loose or break.

Child Restraint Systems must be secured

• Only attach the tether strap to the

to a rear seat using the lap/shoulder belt.

correct tether anchor for that seating

position.

Automatic locking mode

• Make sure that the Child Restraint

System anchors withstand the

combined weight of the child and the

child restraint system of less than 65

lbs. (30 kg) for each LATCH system.

Do not use them for adult seat belts,

harnesses, or for attaching other items

or equipment to the vehicle.

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.

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Seats & safety system

To install a Child Restraint System on the

3. Pull the shoulder portion of the seat belt

rear seats:

all the way out. When the shoulder

portion of the seat belt is fully

1. Place the Child Restraint System on a

extended, it shifts the retractor to the

rear seat and route the lap/shoulder

Automatic Locking (child restraint)

belt around or through the Child

mode.

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,

refer to the "Passenger and rear seat

belts - 3-point system with convertible

locking retractor" section in this

chapter.

2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch into

the buckle. Check a distinct "click"

4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion of the

sound is heard.

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 Step 3

and 4.

Information

Position the release button so it is easy

to access in an emergency.

5. Remove as much slack from the belt as

possible by pushing down on the Child

Restraint System while feeding the

shoulder belt back into the retractor.

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6. Push and pull on the Child Restraint

System to confirm that the seat belt is

holding it firmly in place. If it is not,

release the seat belt and repeat Step 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.

Information

When the seat belt is allowed to retract to

its fully stowed position, the retractor

automatically switches from the

Automatic Locking mode to the

emergency lock mode for normal adult

usage.

WARNING

Make sure that the retractor is in the

Automatic Locking mode. Otherwise, the

child restraint may move when your

vehicle turns or stops suddenly. A child

may be seriously injured or killed if the

child restraint is not properly anchored in

the vehicle 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 seat belt out of the Child

Restraint System and allow the seat belt

to retract fully.

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

front passenger’s seats.

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

airbags to provide protection, seat belts must be properly worn at all times when driving.

You can be severely injured or killed in an accident if you are not wearing a seat belt.

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

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

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

WARNING

AIRBAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

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

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

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

seat, unless the airbag is deactivated.

An inflating airbag could forcefully strike the infant or child causing serious or fatal

injuries.

• ABC. Always Buckle Children under age 13 in the back seat. It is the safest place for

children of any age to ride. If a child age 13 or older must be seated in the front seat, he

or she must be properly belted and the seat should be moved as far back as possible.

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

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

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

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

forcefully contact the occupant causing serious or fatal injuries.

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

console.

Move your seat as far back as possible from front airbags, while still maintaining

control of the vehicle. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

(NHTSA) recommends that drivers allow at least 10 in. (25 cm) between the center of

the steering wheel and the chest.

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Where are the airbags?

are fastened. These sensors provide the

ability to control the SRS deployment

based on whether or not the seat belts are

Driver’s and passenger’s front

fastened, and how severe the impact is.

airbags

The SRS offers the ability to control the

Driver’s front airbag

airbag inflation within two levels. A first

stage level is provided for

moderate-severity impacts. A second

stage level is provided for more severe

impacts.

According to the impact severity and seat

belt usage, the SRS Control Module

(SRSCM) controls the airbag inflation.

Failure to properly wear seat belts may

increase the risk or severity of injury in a

collision.

Passenger’s front airbag

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death from inflating front airbags:

• Seat belts must be worn at all times to

help keep occupants positioned

properly.

• Move your seat as far back as possible

from front airbags, while still

maintaining control of the vehicle.

• Never lean against the door or center

console.

• Hold the steering wheel at the 9 o’clock

The SRS consists of advanced airbags

and 3 o’clock positions, to minimize the

located in the center of the steering

risk of injuries to your hands and arms.

wheel and the passenger’s side front

• Do not allow the front passenger to

panel pad above the glove box.

place their feet or legs on the

The airbag locations are embossed with

dashboard.

the letters "AIRBAG".

• Never place any objects (such as

The purpose of the SRS is to provide the

dashboard cover, mobile phone holder,

vehicle's driver and front passenger with

cup holder, perfume or stickers) over or

additional supplemental protection that

near the airbag modules on the steering

the seat belt system does not provide in

wheel, instrument panel, windshield

case of a frontal impact of sufficient

glass, and the front passenger’s panel

severity.

above the glove box. Such objects may

The SRS uses sensors to gather

cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision

information about the driver’s and front

severe enough to cause the airbags to

passenger's seat belt usage and impact

deploy.

severity.

• Do not attach any objects on the front

The seat belt buckle sensors determine if

windshield and inside mirror.

the driver and front passenger's seat belts

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Side airbags

WARNING

Side airbags (Front seats)

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death from an inflating side airbag:

•

Seat belts must be worn at all times to

help keep occupants positioned

properly.

•

Do not allow passengers to lean their

heads or bodies onto doors, put their

arms on the doors, stretch their arms

out of the window, or place objects

between the doors and seats.

•

Do not use any accessory seat covers. It

Side airbags (Rear seat)

may reduce or prevent the

effectiveness of the system.

•

Do not hang other objects except

clothes. In an accident it may cause

vehicle damage or personal injury

especially when airbag is inflated.

•

Do not place any objects over the

airbag location or between the airbag

and yourself. Also, do not attach any

objects around the area the airbag

inflates such as door, side door glass,

and front and rear pillar.

•

Do not place any objects between the

door and the seat. They may become

dangerous projectiles if the side airbag

inflates.

•

Do not install any accessories on the

side or near the side airbags.

•

Do not cause an impact to the doors

when the ignition switch is in the ON or

START position because the side

airbags can inflate.

•

If the seat or seat cover is damaged,

have the vehicle serviced by an

The side airbags are designed to deploy

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

during certain side impact collisions,

depending on the crash severity.

The side airbags on both sides of the

vehicle are designed to deploy when a

rollover is detected by a rollover sensor.

The side airbags are not designed to

deploy in all side impact or rollover

situations.

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Curtain airbags

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death from an inflating curtain airbag:

•

All occupants must wear seat belts at all

times to help keep occupants

positioned properly.

•

Properly secure a Child Restraint

System as far away from the door as

possible.

•

Do not place any objects over the

airbag. Also, do not attach any objects

around the area the airbag inflates such

as door, side door glass, front and rear

pillar, and roof side rail.

•

Do not hang other objects except

clothes, especially hard or breakable

objects near airbag locations. In an

accident, it may cause vehicle damage

or personal injury.

•

Do not allow passengers to lean their

heads or bodies onto doors, put their

arms on the doors, stretch their arms

out of the window, or place objects

between the doors and seats.

Curtain airbags are located along both

sides of the roof rails above the front and

•

Do not open or repair the side curtain

rear doors.

airbags.

They are designed to help protect the

heads of the front seat occupants and the

rear outboard seat occupants in certain

side impact collisions.

The curtain airbags are designed to

deploy during certain side impact

collisions, depending on the crash

severity.

For vehicles equipped with a rollover

sensor the side and/or curtain airbags and

pretensioners on both sides of the vehicle

may deploy if a rollover or possible

rollover is detected.

The curtain airbags are not designed to

deploy in all side impact or rollover

situations.

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Seats & safety system

How does the airbag system

• The front airbags completely inflate

and deflate in an instant. It is virtually

operate?

impossible for you to see the airbags

The SRSCM (Supplemental Restraint

inflate during an accident. It is much

System Control Module) continually

more likely that you simply see the

monitors all SRS components while the

deflated airbags hanging out of their

ignition switch is ON to determine if a

storage compartments after the

crash impact is severe enough to require

collision.

airbag deployment or pretensioner seat

• In addition to inflating in serious side

belt deployment.

collisions, vehicles equipped with a

During a moderate to severe frontal

rollover sensor, side and/or curtain

collision, sensors detect the vehicle’s

airbags inflate if the sensing system

rapid deceleration. If the rate of

detects a rollover.

deceleration is high enough, the SRSCM

When a rollover is detected, curtain

inflates the front airbags with the force

airbags remain inflated longer to help

needed.

provide protection from ejection,

The front airbags help protect the driver

especially when used in conjunction

and front passenger by responding to

with the seat belts, (if equipped with a

frontal impacts in which seat belts alone

rollover sensor).

cannot provide adequate restraint. When

• To help provide protection, the airbags

needed, the side airbags help provide

must inflate rapidly. The speed of

protection in the event of a side impact or

airbag inflation is a consequence of

rollover by supporting the side upper

extremely short time in which the

body area.

airbag inflates between the occupant

• Airbags are activated (able to inflate if

and the vehicle structures before the

necessary) only when the ignition

occupant impacts those structures.

switch is in the ON or START position,

This speed of inflation reduces the risk

and it may be activated within 3

of serious or life-threatening injuries

minutes after the engine is turned off.

and is thus a necessary part of airbag

• Airbags inflate in the event of certain

design.

frontal or side collisions to help protect

However, the rapid airbag inflation may

the occupants from serious physical

also cause injuries that include facial

injury.

abrasions, bruises, and broken bones

• There is no single speed at which the

because the inflation speed also causes

airbags will inflate. Generally, airbags

the airbags to expand with great force.

are designed to inflate based upon the

• There are even circumstances under

severity of a collision and its direction.

which contact with the airbag may

Airbag deployment also depends on a

cause fatal injuries, especially when the

number of other factors including

occupant is positioned excessively

vehicle speed, angles of impact and the

close to the airbag.

density and stiffness of the vehicles or

You can take steps to reduce the risk of

objects which your vehicle impacts

being injured by an inflating airbag. The

during a collision. The determining

greatest risk is sitting too close to the

factors are not limited to those

airbag. An airbag needs about 10 in. (25

mentioned above.

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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Driver’s front airbag (1)

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death from an inflating airbag:

• Never place a child restraint in the front

passenger seat.

Always properly restrain children under

age 13 in the rear seats of the vehicle.

• Adjust the front passenger’s and

driver's seats as far to the rear as

possible while maintaining you to

maintain full control of the vehicle.

• Hold the steering wheel with hands at

When the SRSCM detects a sufficiently

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

severe impact to the front of the vehicle,

it automatically deploys the front airbags.

• Never place anything or anyone

Driver’s front airbag (2)

between the airbag and the seat

occupant.

• Do not allow the front passenger to

place their feet or legs on the

dashboard.

Upon deployment, tear seam in the pad

cover separates from the expansion of

the airbags.

A fully inflated airbag, in combination

with a properly worn seat belt, slows the

driver’s or the front passenger’s forward

motion, reducing the risk of head and

chest injury.

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Seats & safety system

Driver’s front airbag (3)

What to expect after an airbag

inflates

After a frontal or side airbag inflates, it

deflates very quickly. Airbag inflation

does not prevent the driver from seeing

out of the windshield or being able to

steer. Curtain airbags may remain

partially inflated for some time after they

deploy.

WARNING

After an airbag inflates, take the following

Passenger’s front airbag

precautions:

•

Open your windows and doors as soon

as possible after impact to reduce

prolonged exposure to the powder

released by the inflating airbag.

•

Do not touch the airbag storage area’s

internal components immediately after

an airbag has inflated. The parts that

come into contact with an inflating

airbag may be very hot.

•

Always wash exposed skin areas

thoroughly with cold water and mild

After complete inflation, the airbag

soap.

immediately starts deflating, enabling the

•

Have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

driver to maintain forward visibility and

inspect your vehicle and replace

steer or operate other controls.

components as required before

operating your vehicle again. Airbags

WARNING

are designed to be used only once.

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.

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Noise and powder from inflating

SRS warning light

airbag

When the airbags inflate, they make a

loud noise and may release powder inside

the vehicle. After the airbag inflates, you

may feel discomfort while breathing. This

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)

may be due to the impact of the airbag or

airbag warning light on the instrument

the seat belt with your chest and it may

panel displays the airbag symbol in the

also be due to breathing residual powder

illustration. The light indicates if there is a

in the air and around your vehicle. The

potential problem with your airbag

powder may aggravate asthma for some

system, which could include your side

people. If you experience breathing

and/or curtain airbags used for rollover

problems after an airbag deployment,

protection.

seek medical attention immediately.

Though the powder is nontoxic, it may

WARNING

cause irritation to the skin, eyes, nose,

If your SRS malfunctions, the airbags may

throat, etc. If this is the case, wash and

not inflate properly during a collision

rinse with cold water immediately and

increasing the risk of serious injury or

seek medical attention if the symptoms

death.

persist.

Your SRS malfunctions in the following

conditions:

• The light does not turn on for about

three to six seconds when the ignition

switch is in the ON position.

• The light stays on after illuminating for

about three to six seconds.

• The light comes on while the vehicle is

moving.

• The light blinks when the engine is

running.

Have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer

inspect the SRS as soon as possible.

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Seats & safety system

Occupant Classification

For example, if a Child Restraint System is

installed on the seat, the Occupant

System (OCS)

Classification System can detect it and

turn off the front passenger airbag.

Front passenger seat adult occupants

who are properly seated and wearing the

seat belt properly, should not cause the

passenger airbag to be automatically

turned off. For smaller adults, it may turn

off. However, if the occupant does not sit

in the seat properly (for example, not

sitting upright, sitting on the edge of the

seat, or being out of position), this may

cause the sensor to turn the front

passenger airbag off.

Your vehicle is equipped with an

You can find the "PASSENGER AIR BAG

Occupant Classification System (OCS) in

OFF" indicator on the overhead console

the front passenger’s seat.

panel. This system detects one of the four

conditions as described in the following

Main components of the Occupant

table and activates or deactivates the

Classification System

front passenger airbag based on these

conditions.

• A detection device located within the

front passenger seat cushion.

Always make sure that you and all

occupants are seated properly and

• Electronic system to determine

wearing the seat belt properly for the

whether the passenger airbag systems

most effective protection by the airbag

should be activated or deactivated.

and the seat belt.

• An indicator light located on the

overhead console that illuminates the

words "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF"

indicating the front passenger airbag

system is deactivated.

• The instrument panel 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 (ready to inflate if required) 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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Condition and operation in the front passenger Occupant Classification System

Indicator/Warning light

Devices

Condition detected by the

"PASSENGER

occupant classification system

SRS warning

Front passenger

AIR BAG OFF"

light

airbag

indicator light

Adult^*1

Off

Activated

Infant or child under 12 months

Off

Deactivated

old^*4with a child restraint system^*2*3

Unoccupied

Off

Deactivated

Problems with OCS

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 on 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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• Make sure the seat has been

Proper seated position for OCS

completely dried before driving the

vehicle. If large quantity of liquid has

been spilled on the front passenger

seat, the airbag warning light may

illuminate or malfunction.

If the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF"

indicator is on when an adult is seated in

the front passenger seat, move the

ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position

and ask the passenger to sit properly

•

Do not place sharp objects on the front

(sitting upright with the seatback in an

passenger seat. These may damage the

upright position, centered on the seat

occupant detection system, if they

cushion with their seat belt on, legs

puncture the seat cushion.

comfortably extended, and their feet on

•

Do not place any items under the front

the floor). Restart the engine and have the

passenger seat.

person remain in that position. This allows

the system to detect the person and to

•

When changing or replacing the seat or

enable the passenger airbag. If the

seat cover, use original items only. The

"PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator is

OCS has been developed based on

still on, ask the passenger to move to the

using original HYUNDAI car seats only.

rear seat.

Altering or changing the authentic parts

may result in system malfunction and

WARNING

increase risk of injury in a collision. Any

of the above may interfere with the

Never allow an adult passenger to ride in

proper operation of the OCS sensor

the front passenger seat when the

thereby increasing the risk of an injury

"PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator is

in an accident.

illuminated. During a collision, the airbag

does not inflate if the indicator is

illuminated. If the indicator is illuminated

while an adult is seated in the front

passenger seat, follow the steps in the

previous paragraph to have the

passenger reposition themselves in the

seat.

If the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF"

indicator remains illuminated after the

passenger sits in the proper seating

position, have the passenger sit in the

rear seat of the vehicle instead.

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Why didn’t my airbag go off in

Information

a collision?

The "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator

There are certain types of accidents in

generally illuminates for about 4 seconds

which the airbag would not deploy

after the ignition switch is in the ON or

including rear impacts and second or

START position. But, if the ignition switch

third collisions in multiple impact

is in the ON or START position within 3

accidents, as well as low speed impacts.

minutes after the engine is turned OFF,

Damage to the vehicle indicates a

the indicator does not illuminate. If the

collision energy absorption, and is not an

front passenger seat is occupied, the OCS

indicator of whether or not an airbag

classifies the front passenger after

should have inflated.

several seconds.

Airbag collision sensors

Do not install a Child Restraint

System on the front passenger’s seat

WARNING

To reduce the risk of an airbag deploying

unexpectedly and causing serious injury

or death:

• Do not hit or allow any objects to

impact the locations where airbags or

sensors are installed.

• Do not perform maintenance on or

around the airbag sensors. If the

location or angle of the sensors is

changed, the airbags may deploy when

they should not or may not deploy.

• Do not install bumper guards with non

Even though your vehicle is equipped

genuine Hyundai or non-equivalent

with the OCS, never install a Child

parts. It may adversely affect the

Restraint System in the front passenger’s

collision and airbag deployment

seat. An inflating airbag may forcefully

performance.

strike a child or child restraint resulting in

serious or fatal injury.

• Move the ignition switch to the

LOCK/OFF or ACC position and wait for

WARNING

3 minutes before the vehicle is towed to

prevent unintended airbag

Never use a rearward facing Child

deployment.

Restraint on a seat protected by an

• Have all airbag repairs are conducted

ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it. It may result

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

in death or serious injury to the CHILD.

Children should always ride in the rear

seats.

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Airbag inflation conditions

severity of impact resulting from a side

impact collision.

Front airbags

Although the driver’s and front

passenger’s airbags are designed to

inflate in frontal collisions and side and

curtain airbags are designed to inflate in

side impact collisions, airbags may inflate

in other types of collisions if the sensors

detect a sufficient impact.

Also, the side and curtain airbags inflate

when a rollover is detected by a rollover

sensor.

If the vehicle chassis is impacted by

bumps or objects on unimproved roads,

the airbags may deploy. Drive carefully on

Front airbags are designed to inflate in a

unimproved roads or on surfaces not

frontal collision depending on the

designed for vehicle traffic to prevent

severity of impact.

unintended airbag deployment.

Side and curtain airbags

Airbag non-inflation conditions

In certain low-speed collisions, the

airbags may not deploy. The airbags are

designed not to deploy in such cases

because they may not provide benefits

beyond the protection of the seat belts.

Side and curtain airbags are designed to

inflate when an impact is detected by side

collision sensors depending on the

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Front airbags are not designed to inflate

In an angled collision, the force of impact

in rear collisions, because occupants are

may direct the occupants in a direction

moved backward by the force of the

where the airbags would not be able to

impact.

provide any additional benefit, and thus

the sensors may not deploy any airbags.

Front airbags may not inflate in side

impact collisions, because occupants

Just before impact, drivers often brake

move in the direction of the collision.

heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the

front portion of the vehicle causing it to

Side and curtain airbags may inflate

"nosedive". This is particularly important

depending on the severity of impact.

when the vehicle in front has a higher

ground clearance. Airbags may not inflate

if your vehicle is in a "nosedive" condition

because the collision forces detected by

the sensors may have been significantly

reduced.

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SRS care

The SRS is virtually maintenance-free and

there are no parts you can safely service

by yourself. If the SRS airbag warning

light does not illuminate when the

ignition switch is in the ON position or

continuously remains on, have the

system immediately inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Any work on the SRS system, such as

removing, installing, repairing, or any

work on the steering wheel, the front

Front airbags may not inflate in rollover

passenger’s panel, front seats, and roof

accidents because front airbag

rails should be performed by an

deployment would not provide additional

authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Improper

occupant protection.

handling of the SRS system may result in

The side and curtain airbags may inflate in

serious personal injury or death.

a rollover situation, when detected by the

rollover sensor.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

death:

• Do not attempt to modify or disconnect

the SRS components or wiring,

including the addition of any kind of

badges to the pad covers or

modifications to the body structure.

• Do not place objects over or near the

airbag modules on the steering wheel,

instrument panel, and the front

passenger’s panel above the glove box.

• Clean the airbag pad covers with a soft

Airbags may not inflate if the vehicle

cloth moistened with water. Solvents or

collides with objects such as utility poles

cleaners may adversely affect the

or trees, where the point of impact is

airbag covers and proper deployment

concentrated and the collision energy is

of the system.

absorbed by the vehicle structure.

• Replace inflated airbags by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• If components of the airbag system

must be discarded, or if the vehicle

must be scrapped, observe safety

precautions. Consult an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer for the necessary

information.

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Seats & safety system

Additional safety precautions

Airbag warning labels

Passengers should not move out of or

change seats while the vehicle is

moving. A passenger who is not wearing

a seat belt during a collision or

emergency stop can be thrown against

the inside of the vehicle, against other

occupants, or be ejected from the

vehicle.

Do not use any accessories on seat belts.

Devices claiming to improve occupant

comfort or reposition the seat belt can

reduce the protection provided by the

seat belt and increase the chance of

serious injury in a collision.

Do not modify the front seats.

Modification of the front seats may

interfere with the operation of the

Airbag warning labels, required by the

Supplemental Restraint System sensing

U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety

components or side airbags.

Administration (NHTSA), are attached to

Do not place items under the front seats.

alert the driver and passengers of

Placing items under the front seats may

potential risks of the airbag system. Be

interfere with the operation of the

sure to read all of the information about

Supplemental Restraint System sensing

the airbags that are installed on your

components and wiring harnesses.

vehicle in this Owners Manual.

Do not cause impact to the doors.

Impact to the doors when the ignition

switch is in the ON or START position may

cause the airbags to inflate.

Modifications to accommodate

disabilities. If you require modification to

your vehicle to accommodate a disability,

contact the HYUNDAI Customer Connect

Center at 800-633-5151.

Adding equipment to or modifying

your airbag equipped vehicle

If you modify your vehicle by changing

your vehicle’s frame, bumper system,

front end or side sheet metal, or ride

height, this may affect the operation of

your vehicle’s Supplemental Restraint

System.

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Warning and indicator lights

Parking brake & brake fluid warning

light

Information

Make sure that all warning lights are OFF

after starting the engine. If any light is still

ON, this indicates a situation that needs

attention.

This warning light illuminates:

• When the ignition switch is in the ON

position. It illuminates for about 3

Airbag warning light

seconds and then goes off once the

parking brake is released.

• Whenever the parking brake is applied.

• Whenever the brake fluid level in the

reservoir is low.

This warning light illuminates:

- If the warning light illuminates with

• When the ignition switch is in the ON

the parking brake released, it

position. It illuminates for 3-6 seconds

indicates that the brake fluid level in

and then goes off.

the reservoir is low.

• When there is a malfunction with the

SRS.

If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is

low:

If the Airbag warning light remains

illuminated while driving, have the

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

vehicle inspected by an authorized

location and stop your vehicle.

HYUNDAI dealer.

2. With the engine stopped, check the

brake fluid level immediately and add

fluid as required. For more information,

Seat belt warning light

refer to the "Brake fluid" section in

chapter 9. After adding brake fluid,

check all brake components for fluid

leaks. If a brake fluid leak is found, or if

the warning light remains on, or if the

This warning light informs the driver that

brakes do not operate properly, do not

the seat belt is not fastened.

drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle

For more information, refer to the "Seat

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

belts" section in chapter 3.

dealer.

Dual-diagonal braking system

Your vehicle is equipped with the

dual-diagonal braking systems. This

means you still have braking on two

wheels even if one of the dual systems

fails.

With only one of the dual systems

working, more than normal pedal travel

and greater pedal force are required to

stop the vehicle.

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Also, the vehicle does not stop in a short

Electronic Brake Force Distribution

distance if only a portion of the braking

(EBD) system warning light

system is working.

If you experience a malfunction with the

braking system while driving, attempt to

slow your vehicle by coasting or by using

engine braking. You may be able to

reduce your vehicle speed by manually

downshifting to a lower gear. Use manual

shift mode using either the shift lever (if

equipped) or the paddle shifters (if

When the ABS warning and Parking Brake

equipped) to shift to a lower gear.

warning lights are on simultaneously, it

may indicate a problem with the

WARNING

Electronic Brake Force Distribution

system.

If the Parking Brake warning light

If both the ABS warning light and the

illuminates with the parking brake

Parking Brake warning light remain

released, it indicates that the brake fluid

illuminated while driving, have the

level is low. Have the vehicle inspected by

vehicle inspected by an authorized

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

HYUNDAI dealer.

WARNING

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

warning light

When both ABS and Parking Brake

warning lights are on, the braking system

does not work normally and you may

experience an unexpected and

dangerous situation during sudden

braking.

This warning light illuminates:

Avoid high speed driving and abrupt

• When the ignition switch is in the ON

braking.

position. It illuminates for about 3

Have the vehicle inspected by an

seconds and then goes off.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as

• Whenever there is a malfunction with

possible.

the ABS.

The hydraulic braking system still

operates even if there is a malfunction

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with the ABS.

If the ABS warning light remains

When the ABS warning light is on or both

illuminated while driving, have the

ABS and Parking Brake warning lights are

vehicle inspected by an authorized

on, the speedometer, odometer, or

HYUNDAI dealer.

tripmeter may not work. Also, the MDPS

warning light may illuminate and the

steering effort may increase or decrease.

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Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

AUTO HOLD indicator light

warning light

if equipped

This indicator light illuminates:

This warning light illuminates:

• White: When you activate Auto Hold by

• When the ignition switch is in the ON

pressing the AUTO HOLD switch.

position. It illuminates for about 3

• Green: When you stop the vehicle

seconds and then goes off.

completely by depressing the brake

• Whenever there is a malfunction with

pedal with Auto Hold activated.

the EPB.

• Yellow: Whenever a malfunction with

If the EPB warning light remains

the Auto Hold is detected.

illuminated while driving, have the

If the AUTO HOLD indicator light

vehicle inspected by an authorized

remains yellow while driving, have the

HYUNDAI dealer

vehicle inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

Information

For more information, refer to the

The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)

"Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)" section

warning light may illuminate when the

in chapter 6.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

indicator light comes on to indicate that

ESC is not working properly. This does not

Motor Driven Power Steering

indicate malfunction of EPB.

(MDPS) warning light

This warning light illuminates:

• When the ignition switch is in the ON

position. It illuminates for about 3

seconds and then goes off.

• Whenever there is a malfunction with

the Motor Driven Power Steering.

If the MDPS warning light remains

illuminated while driving, have the

vehicle inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

Charging system warning light

When there is a malfunction with either

This warning light illuminates:

the alternator or electrical charging

• When the ignition switch is in the ON

system.

position. It illuminates for about 3

If there is a malfunction with either the

seconds and then goes off.

alternator or electrical charging system:

• Whenever there is a malfunction with

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

either the emission control system or

location and stop your vehicle.

the engine or the vehicle powertrain.

2. Turn the engine OFF and check the

If the MIL warning light remains

alternator drive belt for looseness or

illuminated while driving, have the

breakage.

vehicle inspected by an authorized

If the belt is adjusted properly, there

HYUNDAI dealer.

may be a problem in the electrical

• If the enhanced engine protection

charging system.

system activates due to the lack of

If the Charging system warning light

engine oil, the engine power is limited.

remains illuminated while driving, have

If such condition continues repeatedly,

the vehicle inspected by an authorized

the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will

HYUNDAI dealer.

illuminate.

NOTICE

Engine oil level warning light

• Driving with the Malfunction Indicator

if equipped

Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to

the emission control system that may

affect drivability and/or fuel economy.

• If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

illuminates, catalyticconverter damage

This warning light illuminates:

is possible that may result in loss of

When the engine oil level is low. Check

engine power.

the engine oil level as soon as possible

and add engine oil as required.

Use only the specified engine oil. Refer to

the "Recommended lubricants and

capacities" in the complete Owner's

Manual.

Do not overfill the engine oil. Make sure

the oil level is not above F (Full) mark on

the dipstick.

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Engine oil pressure warning light

Information

• If you travel approximately 30-60 mi.

(50-100 km) after the engine warms up,

after adding the engine oil, the warning

light will go off.

This warning light illuminates:

• Cycle the ignition from OFF to ON 3

When the engine oil pressure is low.

times within 10 seconds, the warning

light will go off immediately. However,

If the engine oil pressure is low:

when you turn off the warning light

without adding the engine oil, the light

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe

will come on again after traveling

location and stop your vehicle.

approximately 30-60 mi. (50-100 km)

2. Turn the engine off and check the

after the engine warms up.

engine oil level (For more information,

refer to the "Engine oil" section chapter

9). If the level is low, add oil as required.

NOTICE

If the warning light remains on after

adding oil or if oil is not available, have

If the warning light comes on

the vehicle inspected by an authorized

continuously after adding the engine oil

HYUNDAI dealer.

and travelling approximately 30-60 mi.

(50-100 km) after the engine warms up,

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have the system inspected by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

When engine oil pressure decreases due

to insufficient engine oil, etc., the Engine

Even if this light doesn’t come on after the

Oil Pressure warning light illuminates. In

engine has started, the engine oil level

addition, the enhanced engine protection

should be periodically checked and

system that limits engine power is

topped up if required.

activated.

When the engine oil pressure is restored,

the warning light and the enhanced

engine protection system will turn off

after the engine is restarted.

NOTICE

• Continued driving with the warning

light on may cause engine failure.

• If the engine is not turned OFF

immediately after the Engine Oil

Pressure warning light is illuminated,

severe damage could occur.

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Low fuel level warning light

Low tire pressure warning light

if equipped

This warning light illuminates:

When the fuel tank is nearly empty. Refuel

the vehicle as soon as possible.

• When the ignition switch is in the ON

position. It illuminates for about 3

NOTICE

seconds and then goes off.

Driving with the Low Fuel Level warning

• When one or more tires are significantly

light on or with the fuel level below "E"

underinflated. (The location of the

under-inflated tire appears on the

may cause the engine to misfire and

cluster display.)

damage the catalytic converter.

For more information, refer to the "Tire

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)"

Master warning light

section in chapter 8.

This warning light remains ON after

blinking for about 60 seconds, or

repeatedly blinks ON and OFF at 3 second

intervals:

This warning light illuminates:

When there is a malfunction with the

If a malfunction is detected in any of the

TPMS.

following:

In this occurs, have the vehicle inspected

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon

malfunction

as possible.

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

For more information, refer to the "Tire

radar blocked (if equipped)

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)" in

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist

section chapter 8.

malfunction (if equipped)

WARNING

• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist

radar blocked (if equipped)

• The TPMS cannot alert you to severe

and sudden tire damage caused by

• High Beam Assist malfunction (if

external factors.

equipped)

• If you notice any vehicle instability,

• Lamp malfunction (if equipped)

immediately take your foot off the

• Smart Cruise Control malfunction (if

accelerator pedal, apply the brakes

equipped)

gradually with light force, and slowly

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

move to a safe position off the road.

(TPMS) malfunction (if equipped)

If the issue is resolved, the Master

warning light turns off.

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

AUTO STOP indicator light

indicator light

if equipped

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the ignition switch is in the ON

When the engine enters the Idle Stop

position. It illuminates for about 3

mode of ISG (Idle Stop and Go) system.

seconds and then goes off.

When the engine automatically starts, the

• Whenever there is a malfunction with

AUTO STOP indicator on the cluster

the ESC system.

Illuminates to white.

If this occurs, have the vehicle

For more information, refer to the "Idle

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

Stop and Go (ISG) system" in the

dealer.

complete Owner's Manual.

This indicator light blinks:

Information

While the ESC is operating.

When the ISG system automatically starts

For more information, refer to the

the engine, some warning lights (ABS,

"Electronic Stability Control (ESC)"

ESC, ESC OFF, MDPS or Parking brake

section in chapter 6.

warning light) may turn on for a few

seconds because of a low battery voltage

but not a system malfunction.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

OFF indicator light

Immobilizer indicator light (without

smart key)

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the ignition switch is in the ON

This indicator light illuminates:

position. It illuminates for about 3

When the vehicle detects the immobilizer

seconds and then goes off.

in the key with the ignition switch in the

• When you deactivate the ESC system

ON position.

by pressing the ESC OFF button.

• At this time, you can start the engine.

For more information, refer to the

• The indicator light goes off after

"Electronic Stability Control (ESC)"

starting the engine.

section in chapter 6.

This indicator light blinks:

Whenever there is a malfunction with the

immobilizer system.

If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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Instrument Cluster

Immobilizer indicator light (with

Turn signal indicator light

smart key)

if equipped

This indicator light blinks:

This indicator light illuminates for up to 30

seconds:

When you operate the turn signal lever.

When the vehicle detects the smart key in

If any of the following occur, there may be

the vehicle with the Button Start ignition

a malfunction with the turn signal system.

switch in the ACC or ON position.

• The turn signal indicator light

• At this time, you can start the engine.

illuminates but does not blink.

• The indicator light goes off after

• The turn signal indicator light blinks

starting the engine.

rapidly.

• The turn signal indicator light does not

This indicator light blinks for a few

illuminate at all.

seconds:

If any of these occur, have your vehicle

When the smart key is not in the vehicle,

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

you cannot start the engine.

dealer.

This indicator light illuminates for 2

Exterior light warning light

seconds and goes off:

if equipped

If the smart key is in the vehicle and the

Button Start ignition switch is ON, but the

vehicle cannot detect the smart key.

If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

This warning light illuminates:

This indicator light blinks:

When one of the exterior bulbs

Whenever there is a malfunction with the

(headlight, DRL, turn signal light, stop

immobilizer system.

light, etc) is not operating properly.

Replace the burned out bulb with a new

If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected

one with the same wattage rating.

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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LED headlight warning light

Light ON indicator light

if equipped

This indicator light illuminates:

This warning light illuminates:

When the tail lights or headlights are on.

• When the ignition switch is in the ON

position. It illuminates for about 3

High Beam Assist indicator light

seconds and then goes off.

if equipped

• Whenever there is a malfunction with a

LED headlight.

If the LED Headlight warning light

remains illuminated while driving, have

the vehicle inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

This indicator light illuminates:

When the high beam is on with the light

This warning light blinks:

switch in the AUTO light position.

Whenever there is a malfunction with a

• White: When High Beam Assist is ready

LED headlight related part.

to operate.

If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected

• Green: When High Beam Assist is

by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

operating.

If your vehicle detects oncoming or

NOTICE

preceding vehicles, High Beam Assist

Driving with the LED Headlight warning

system switches the high beam to low

light on or blinking may reduce LED

beam automatically.

headlight life.

For more information, refer to the "High

Beam Assist (HBA)" section in chapter 5.

High beam indicator light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the headlights are on and the

turn signal lever is moved to the high

beam position.

• When the turn signal lever is pulled into

the Flash-to-Pass position.

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Forward Safety warning light

Lane Safety indicator light

if equipped

This warning light illuminates:

• When the ignition switch is in the ON

position. It illuminates for about 3

seconds and then goes off.

• Yellow: When Forward Safety of

• Gray: When Lane Keeping Assist

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist is

operating conditions are not satisfied.

deselected, disabled, or a malfunction

• Green: When Lane Keeping Assist

is detected.

operating conditions are satisfied.

If the yellow warning light remains on

• Yellow: When Lane Safety is

after the sensor has been uncovered or

deselected, disabled, or a malfunction

unblocked when Forward Safety is set,

is detected.

have the vehicle inspected by an

If the yellow warning light remains on

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

after the sensor has been uncovered or

unblocked when Lane Safety is set, we

This warning light blinks:

recommend that your vehicle be

• Red: When Forward Safety function is

inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI

operating.

dealer.

For more information, refer to the

"Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist

This warning light blinks:

(FCA) (Front view camera only)" section in

• Green: When Lane Keeping Assist is

chapter 7.

operating.

For more information, refer to the "Lane

Keeping Assist (LKA)" section in chapter 7.

Inattentive Driving Warning light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When the ignition switch is in the ON

position. It illuminates for about 3

seconds and then goes off.

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• Yellow: When Driver Attention Warning

SMART mode indicator light

is disabled or a malfunction is detected.

if equipped

If the yellow indicator light remains on

after the front view camera has been

uncovered or unblocked, have your

vehicle inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

This indicator light illuminates:

This indicator light blinks:

When you select ‘’SMART" mode as drive

• Yellow: Driver Attention Warning

mode.

recommends to take a break.

For more information, refer to the "Drive

For more information, refer to the "Driver

mode integrated control system’’ in the

complete Owner's Manual.

Attention Warning (DAW)" section in

chapter 7.

Icy road warning light

Cruise indicator light

if equipped

This indicator light illuminates:

To warn the driver the road may be icy.

When Cruise Control is enabled.

When the outside temperature on the

For more information, refer to the "Cruise

temperature gauge is below 40 °F (4 °C),

Control (CC)" section in chapter 7.

a single chime sounds, both the outside

temperature gauge and Icy Road Warning

indicator blink several times, and then

SPORT mode indicator light

they remain illuminated.

if equipped

You can activate or deactivate the Icy

Road Warning function from the Settings

menu in the instrument cluster.

Information

This indicator light illuminates:

If the Icy Road warning light appears

while driving, avoid speeding, rapid

When you select "SPORT" mode as drive

acceleration, sudden braking, or sharp

mode.

turning.

For more information, refer to the "Drive

mode integrated control system" in the

complete Owner's Manual.

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Instrument Cluster

Vehicle settings

Setting your vehicle

(infotainment system)

if equipped

Vehicle Settings in the infotainment

system provides user options for a variety

of settings including door lock/unlock

features, convenience features, driver

assistance settings, etc.

Vehicle Settings menu

• Driver Assistance

• Cluster

• Climate

1. Press the SETUP button on the main

keyboard.

• Seat

2. Select Vehicle to change the Vehicle

• Lights

Settings.

• Door

The infotainment system may change

• Convenience

after software updates. For more

These options may differ depending on

information, refer to the user's manual

which functions are available on your

provided in the infotainment system and

vehicle.

the quick reference guide.

WARNING

Do not operate the Vehicle Settings while

driving. This may cause distraction

resulting in an accident.

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5. Convenience features

Accessing your vehicle

Remote key

Smart key

Door locks

Operating door locks from outside the vehicle

Operating door unlocks from inside the vehicle

Child-protector rear door locks

Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)

System setting

System operations

Steering wheel

Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)

Tilt/telescopic steering

Mirrors

Inside rearview mirror

Side view mirrors

Windows

Power windows

Sunroof

Sunshade

Tilt open/close

Slide open/close

Automatic reversal

Hood

Opening the hood

Closing the hood

Trunk

Emergency trunk safety release

Smart Trunk release

Fuel filler door

Opening the fuel filler door

Closing the fuel filler door

Exterior lights

Lighting control

High beam operation

Turn signals and lane change signals

Interior lights

Interior lights auto off

High Beam Assist (HBA)

High Beam Assist settings

High Beam Assist operation

High Beam Assist malfunction and limitations

Wipers and washers

Windshield wipers

Front windshield washers

Manual climate control system

Heating and air conditioning

Automatic climate control system

Automatic heating and air conditioning

Manual heating and air conditioning

Windshield defrosting and defogging

Manual climate control system

Automatic climate control system

Defogging logic

Rear window defroster

Auto defogging system (only for automatic climate control system)

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Infotainment system

Steering wheel audio controls

How vehicle radio works

Unlocking your vehicle (2)

Accessing your vehicle

Press the Door Unlock button (2) on the

remote key. The doors are unlocked. The

Remote key

hazard warning lights blink two times.

if equipped

Two press unlock setting

Your HYUNDAI uses a remote key that is

If you press the door unlock button on the

used to lock or unlock the driver’s and

passenger’s doors or the trunk.

remote key again within four seconds,

then all the doors are unlocked. Two press

unlock setting can be changed according

to owner’s preference in the instrument

cluster User Settings mode.

User settings mode method

You can activate or deactivate the Two

Press Unlock feature from the Settings

menu in the instrument cluster.

Select: User Settings > Door > Two Press

Unlock

For more information, refer to the

"Cluster display (Type A)" in the complete

Owner's Manual.

(1) Door Lock

(2) Door Unlock

Information

(3) Trunk Unlock

After unlocking the doors, the doors are

(4) Panic

locked automatically after 30 seconds

unless a door is opened.

Locking your vehicle (1)

1. Close all the doors, hood, and trunk.

Opening the trunk (3)

2. Press the Door Lock button (1) on the

remote key. The doors are locked. The

Press and hold the trunk Open button (3)

hazard warning lights blink.

for more than one second. The trunk is

unlocked. The hazard warning lights blink

3. Make sure the doors are locked by

two times.

pulling the outside door handle.

WARNING

Do not leave the Remote Key in your

vehicle with children that are unattended

or unsupervised.

Children could unintentionally place the

key in the ignition switch or operate the

power windows and other controls, or

even cause the vehicle to move, resulting

in serious injury or death.

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Convenience features

Using panic alarm (4)

Mechanical key

The horn sounds and the hazard warning

if equipped

lights blink for about 30 seconds if this

button is pressed for more than 1 second.

To stop the horn and lights, press any

button on the remote key.

Information

The word "HOLD" on the panic button

means you must press and hold for more

than one second to sound the panic

alarm.

Starting the vehicle

For more information, refer to the "Key

If the remote key does not operate

ignition switch" section in chapter 6.

normally, you can lock or unlock the door

by using the mechanical key.

NOTICE

To unfold the key, press the release

To prevent damaging the remote key:

button. The key unfolds automatically.

• Keep the remote key away from liquids

To fold the key manually, press the

or any type of extreme heat. If water or

release button.

liquid gets into the remote key or the

remote is subjected to extreme heat, it

NOTICE

may result in damage to the internal

Do not fold the key without pressing the

circuit. This could void the vehicle

release button. The remote key may be

warranty.

damaged.

• Avoid dropping or throwing the remote

key.

• Protect the remote key from extreme

Remote key precautions

temperatures.

The remote key may not work if any of the

following occur:

• The key is in the ignition switch.

• The maximum operating distance limit

is exceeded (about 32 ft. (10 m)).

• The remote key battery is weak.

• Other vehicles or objects may block the

signals.

• The weather is extremely cold.

• The remote key is close to a radio

transmitter such as radio station or

airport that can interfere with normal

operation of the remote key.

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When the remote key does not work

positioned battery may discharge the

correctly, unlock and lock the door with

battery, causing smart key failure.

the mechanical key. If you have a problem

3. Reinstall the rear cover of the remote

with the remote key, contact an

key.

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

If you suspect your remote key might

If the remote key is in close proximity to

have sustained some damage or you feel

your mobile phone, the signals could be

your remote key is not working correctly,

blocked by your mobile phone’s

contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

operational signals.

This is especially important when the

WARNING

phone is active such as making and

This product contains a button battery.

receiving calls, text messaging, and/or

If swallowed, a lithium button battery can

sending/receiving emails.

cause severe or fatal injuries within 2

Avoid placing the remote key and your

hours. Keep batteries out of reach of

mobile phone in the same location and

children.

always try to maintain an adequate

If you think batteries may have been

distance between the two devices.

swallowed or placed inside any part of the

NOTICE

body, seek immediate medical attention.

Keep the remote key away from

electromagnetic materials that may block

electromagnetic waves to the key

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surface.

Battery replacement

Battery type: CR2032

An inappropriately disposed battery may

To replace the battery:

be harmful to the environment and

human health. Always dispose of a used

battery according to your local law(s) or

regulations.

1. Insert a slim tool into the slot and gently

open the cover.

2. Remove the old battery and insert a

new one. Make sure the battery

position is correct. An improperly

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Convenience features

Smart key

Locking your vehicle (1)

if equipped

Button type

Your HYUNDAI may be equipped with a

smart key that can be used to lock or

unlock the doors, trunk, and start the

engine.

Type A

To lock:

1. Close all doors.

2. Have the smart key with you.

Type B

3. Press the door handle button or press

the Door Lock button (1) on the smart

key. The chime sounds and hazard

warning lights blink. Also, the side view

mirrors fold if On door unlock or On

driver approach is selected from the

Settings menu in the instrument cluster

or infotainment system (if equipped).

4. Make sure the doors are locked by

pulling the outside door handle.

Touch sensor type

(1) Door lock

(2) Door unlock

(3) Trunk Open

(4) Panic

(5) Remote Start (if equipped)

To lock:

1. Close all doors, hood, and trunk.

2. Have the smart key with you.

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3. Touch the outer part of the door handle

on or near the handle detent for about 1

Information

second or until you hear the door locks

Before you leave your vehicle with the

actuate. The chime sounds and hazard

Smart Key, verify that your vehicle is

warning lights blink. Also, the side view

locked. When using the touch sensor on

mirrors fold if On door unlock or On

the front door handle, listen to hear that

driver approach is selected from the

the lock has actuated, and then pull the

Settings menu in the instrument cluster

handle within 3 seconds to confirm the

or infotainment system (if equipped).

doors are locked.

4. Make sure the doors are locked by

(If it has been longer than 3 seconds,

pulling the outside door handle.

verify the doors are locked by pressing

the lock button on the Smart Key. You can

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hear a single beep.)

• The door handle button or touch sensor

only operates when the smart key is

within 28-40 in. (0.7-1 m) from the

WARNING

outside door handle.

Do not leave the Smart Key in your vehicle

• If you lock the door with the touch

with children that are unattended or

sensor, the doors cannot be unlocked

unsupervised.

with the touch sensor within 3 seconds.

Children could unintentionally press the

• If you lock the doors using the door

Button Start ignition switch or could

handle button or touch sensor, the

operate the power windows or other

doors are not locked under the

vehicle controls or even cause the vehicle

following circumstances:

to move. This may result in serious injury

- The Smart Key is in the vehicle.

or death.

- The Button Start ignition switch is in

the ACC or ON position.

- Any door is open (except for the

trunk).

If this occurs, a chime sounds for about 3

seconds. Check the vehicle before

attempting to lock the vehicle again.

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Convenience features

Unlocking your vehicle (2)

Touch sensor type

Button type

To unlock:

1. Have the smart key with you.

To unlock:

2. Grab the door handle to activate the

1. Have the smart key with you.

door unlock touch sensor. The chime

2. Press the door handle button or press

sounds and hazard warning lights blink

the Door Lock button (2) on the smart

two times. Also, the side view mirrors

key. The chime sounds and hazard

unfold if On door unlock or On driver

warning lights blink two times. Also, the

approach is selected from the Settings

side view mirrors unfold if On door

menu in the instrument cluster or

unlock or On driver approach is

infotainment system (if equipped).

selected from the Settings menu in the

• If you unlock the doors using the

instrument cluster or infotainment

passenger side door handle, all the

system (if equipped).

doors are unlocked. If you unlock the

• If you unlock the doors using the

doors using the driver side door

passenger side door handle, all the

handle, either the driver’s side door is

doors are unlocked. If you unlock the

unlocked or all the doors are

doors using the driver side door

unlocked depending on the setting

handle, either the driver’s side door is

for the Two Press Unlock feature.

unlocked or all the doors are

Change the Driver Door unlock mode

unlocked depending on the setting

by referring to "Setting the Two Press

for the Two Press Unlock feature.

Unlock feature".

Change the Driver Door unlock mode

by referring to "Setting the Two Press

Information

Unlock feature".

• The door handle button or touch sensor

only operates when the smart key is

within 28-40 in. (0.7-1 m) from the

outside door handle.

• After unlocking the doors, the doors are

locked automatically after 30 seconds

unless a door is opened.

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Setting the Two Press Unlock feature

Unlocking the trunk (3)

You can activate or deactivate the Two

To open:

Press Unlock feature from the Settings

1. Make sure you have the smart key in

menu in the instrument cluster or

your possession.

infotainment system. Select:

2. Press the trunk open/close button on

• User Settings > Door > Two Press

the vehicle or press and hold the trunk

Unlock (for instrument cluster type)

Open button (3) on the smart key for

• Settings > Vehicle > Door > Two Press

more than 1 second. The hazard

Unlock (for infotainment system type)

warning lights blink twice and the trunk

is unlocked.

Setting the door lock/unlock prevention

3. Pull up on the trunk to open.

feature

The doors may lock or unlock if the touch

Using panic alarm (4)

sensor of the outside door handle is

The horn sounds and the hazard warning

recognized while washing your vehicle or

lights blink for about 30 seconds if this

due to heavy rain.

button (4) is pressed for more than 1

To prevent unintentional door lock or

second. To stop the horn and lights, press

unlock:

any button on the smart key.

Press the lock button on the smart key

and immediately press the unlock button

Remotely starting the vehicle (5)

along with the lock button for more than

4 seconds. The hazard warning lights

if equipped

blink four times. At this time, the doors do

To start the vehicle remotely:

not lock or unlock even though the touch

1. Press the door lock button on the smart

sensor is touched on the outside door

key. You must be within about 32 ft. (10

handle. To deactivate the function, press

m) from the vehicle.

the door lock or unlock button on the

2. Press and hold the Remote Start button

smart key.

(5) on your smart key for more than 2

seconds. You must press the button

Information

within 4 seconds from when you have

• During a car wash or rain, in order to

pressed the door lock button. The

minimize unintentionaloperation of the

hazard warning lights blink and the

touch sensor, the touch sensor may

engine starts.

become insensitive. This is not a

3. To turn off the engine, press the

malfunction.

Remote Start button (5) once.

• The doors may not lock or unlock in the

following situations.

- If the touch sensor is touched with

gloves on.

- If the door is suddenly approached.

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Convenience features

NOTICE

Information

• In case of the manual operation, the

To prevent damaging the smart key:

climate control system will be

• Keep the smart key in a cool, dry place

maintained even when the engine is

to avoid damage or malfunction.

turned OFF. However, the automatic

Exposure to moisture or high

operation is set to 72 °F (22 °C).The

temperature may cause the internal

climate control system remain set

circuit of the smart key to malfunction.

before the engine is turned OFF.

This may not be covered under

• The engine turns off if you do not get on

warranty.

the vehicle within 10 minutes after

• Avoid dropping or throwing the smart

remotely starting the vehicle.

key.

• The Remote Start button may not

• Protect the smart key from extreme

operate if the smart key is not within 32

temperatures.

ft. (10 m) from the vehicle.

• The vehicle does not remotely start if

the hood or trunk is open.

Mechanical key

• Do not idle the engine for a long time.

If the smart key does not operate

normally, you can lock or unlock the

driver’s door by using the mechanical key.

Starting the vehicle

Some models are equipped with a Button

Start ignition switch instead of a key

cylinder. You can leave your smart key in

your pocket or purse when you start your

vehicle.

For more information, refer to the "Push

button start ignition switch" section in

chapter 6.

Information

If the smart key is not moved for some

Turn the knob (2) of the mechanical key

time, the detection function for smart key

after removing the key protector (1).

operation will pause. Lift the smart key to

activate the detection again.

After using the mechanical key, turn the

key knob (2) and insert the key protector

(1).

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Key cylinder (Driver door)

• Connecting an external device to the

power outlet and placing the smart key

A key cylinder is located on the driver side

near the external device.

door handle hidden behind a plastic

cover. Using the mechanical key, push

If the smart key does not work correctly,

and hold the key cylinder cover release

open and close the door with the

button located on the underside of the

mechanical key. To start the engine, press

door handle refer to "Door locks" section

the Button Start ignition switch directly

in this chapter.

with the smart key. If you have a problem

with the smart key, contact an authorized

Use the mechanical key inserted into the

HYUNDAI dealer.

release button slot to open the cover

outward. Once the cover is off, the

If the smart key is in close proximity to

mechanical key can be inserted into the

your mobile phone, the signal could be

key cylinder to lock or unlock the vehicle.

blocked by your mobile phone’s

operational signals. This is specifically

To reinstall the mechanical key into the

relevant when the phone is active such as

smart key, put the key into the key hole

making and receiving calls, text

and push inward until a click sound is

messaging, and/or sending/receiving

heard.

emails. If possible, avoid keeping the

smart key and your mobile phone in the

Loss of a smart key

same location such as pants or jacket

A maximum of two smart keys can be

pocket to avoid interference between the

registered to a single vehicle. If you

two devices.

happen to lose your smart key,

NOTICE

immediately take the vehicle and

remaining key to your authorized

• Keep the smart key away from

HYUNDAI dealer or tow the vehicle, if

electromagnetic materials that may

necessary.

block electromagnetic waves to the key

surface.

Smart key precautions

• Always have the smart key with you

The smart key may not work if any of the

when leaving the vehicle. If the smart

following occur:

key is left near the vehicle, the vehicle

battery may be discharged.

• The smart key is close to a radio

transmitter such as radio station or

airport that may interfere with normal

operation of the transmitter.

• The smart key is near a mobile two way

radio system or a mobile phone.

• Another vehicle’s smart key is being

operated close to your vehicle.

• If your windows are tinted, especially

with metallic window tint, it may cause

frequency interference, reducing the

smart key operating range.

• The vehicle battery is discharged.

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