Hyundai Elantra (2023 year). Manual in english — page 2

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SEATS

„ Driver’s Side

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The actual layout of the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Driver’s seat

Front passenger’s seat

(1) Forward and rearward

(1) Forward and rearward

(2) Seatback angle

(2) Seatback angle

(3) Seat height

(4) Seat cushion angle

(5) Lumbar support

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Safety Precautions

ś NEVER place anything or anyone

between the steering wheel and the

Adjusting the seats so that you are sitting

air bag.

in a safe, comfortable position plays an

important role in driver and passenger

ś Do not allow the front passenger to

safety together with the seat belts and

place feet or legs on the dashboard

air bags in an accident.

to minimize the risk of leg injuries.

Seat belts

WARNING

Always fasten your seat belt before

Do not use a cushion that reduces

starting any trip.

friction between the seat and the

At all times, passengers should sit

passenger. The passenger’s hips may

upright and be properly restrained.

slide under the lap portion of the seat

Infants and small children must be

belt during an accident or a sudden

restrained in appropriate child restraint

stop. Serious or fatal internal injuries

systems. Adults and children who

could result because the seat belt

have outgrown a booster seat must be

cannot operate properly.

restrained using the seat belts.

Air bags

WARNING

You can take steps to reduce the risk

of being injured by an inflating air bag.

Take the following precautions when

Sitting too close to an air bag greatly

adjusting your seat belt:

increases the risk of injury in the event

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NEVER use one seat belt for more

the air bag inflates.

than one occupant.

The National Highway Traffic Safety

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Always position the seatback upright

Administration (NHTSA) recommends

with the lap portion of the seat belt

that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25

snug and low across the hips.

cm) between the center of the steering

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NEVER allow children or small infants

wheel and their chest.

to ride on a passenger’s lap.

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Do not route the seat belt across your

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neck, across sharp edges, or reroute

To reduce the risk of serious injury or

the shoulder strap away from your

death from an inflating air bag, take the

body.

following precautions:

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Do not allow the seat belt to become

ś Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the

caught or jammed.

rear as possible while maintaining

the ability to maintain full control of

the vehicle.

ś Adjust the front passenger seat as far

to the rear as possible.

ś Hold the steering wheel by the rim

with your hands at the 9 o’clock and

3 o’clock positions to minimize the

risk of injuries to your hands and

arms.

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Front Seats

Manual adjustment (if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by using

the levers located on the outside of

WARNING

the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust

Take the following precautions when

the seat to the proper position so that

adjusting your seat:

you can easily control the steering

ś

NEVER attempt to adjust the seat

wheel, foot pedals and controls on the

instrument panel.

while the vehicle is moving. The seat

could respond with unexpected

movement and may cause loss

of vehicle control resulting in an

accident.

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Do not place anything under the

front seats. Loose objects in the

driver’s foot area could interfere

with the operation of the foot pedals,

causing an accident.

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Do not allow anything to interfere

with the normal position and proper

locking of the seatback.

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Do not place a cigarette lighter on

Forward and rearward adjustment

the floor or seat. When you operate

To move the seat forward or rearward:

the seat, gas may exit out of the

lighter causing a fire.

1. Pull up the seat slide adjustment lever

and hold it.

ś

Use extreme caution when picking

up small objects trapped under the

2. Slide the seat to the position you

seats or between the seat and the

desire.

center console. Your hands might be

3. Release the lever and make sure the

cut or injured by the sharp edges of

seat is locked in place. Move forward

the seat mechanism.

and rearward without using the lever.

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If there are occupants in the rear

If the seat moves, it is not locked

seats, be careful while adjusting the

properly.

front seat position.

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Make sure that the seat is locked in

place after the adjustment. If not,

the seat might move unexpectedly

resulting in an accident.

CAUTION

To prevent injury:

ś Do not adjust your seat while

wearing your seat belt. Moving the

seat cushion forward may cause

strong pressure on your abdomen.

ś Do not allow your hands or fingers to

get caught in the seat mechanisms

while the seat is moving.

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Seat belts must be snug against your

hips and chest to work properly. When

the seatback is reclined, the shoulder

belt cannot do its job because it will not

be snug against your chest. Instead,

it will be in front of you. During an

accident, you could be thrown into the

seat belt, causing neck or other injuries.

The more the seatback is reclined,

the greater chance the passenger’s

hips will slide under the lap belt or the

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passenger’s neck will strike the shoulder

Seatback angle

belt.

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the

seatback lever.

2. Carefully lean back on the seat and

adjust the seatback to the position

you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the

seatback is locked in place. (The lever

MUST return to its original position for

the seatback to lock.)

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Reclining seatback

Seat height (for driver’s seat, if equipped)

Sitting in a reclined position when the

vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.

To change the height of the seat cushion:

Even when buckled up, the protection of

ś Push down on the lever several times,

your restraint system (seat belts and air

to lower the seat cushion.

bags) is greatly reduced by reclining your

ś Pull up on the lever several times, to

seatback.

raise the seat cushion.

WARNING

NEVER ride with a reclined seatback

when the vehicle is moving.

Riding with a reclined seatback

increases your chance of serious or fatal

injuries in the event of a collision or

sudden stop.

Drivers and passengers should ALWAYS

sit well back in their seats, properly

belted, and with the seatbacks upright.

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Power adjustment (if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by

using the control switches located on

the outside of the seat cushion.Before

driving, adjust the seat to the proper

position so that you can easily control

the steering wheel, foot pedals and

controls on the instrument panel.

WARNING

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NEVER allow children in the vehicle

unattended. The power seats are

Forward and rearward adjustment

operable when the vehicle is turned off.

To move the seat forward or rearward:

1. Push the control switch forward or

NOTICE

rearward.

To prevent damage to the seats:

2. Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

ś Always stop adjusting the seats when

the seat has moved as far forward or

rearward as possible.

ś Do not adjust the seats for longer

than necessary when the vehicle

is turned off. This may result in

unnecessary battery drain.

ś Do not operate two or more seats at

the same time. This may result in an

electrical malfunction.

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Seatback angle

To adjust the seatback:

1. Rotate the top of control switch

forward or rearward.

2. Release the switch once the seatback

reaches the desired position.

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Reclining seatback

Sitting in a reclined position when the

vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.

Even when buckled up, the protection of

your restraint system (seat belts and air

bags) is greatly reduced by reclining your

seatback.

WARNING

NEVER ride with a reclined seatback

when the vehicle is moving. Riding

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with a reclined seatback increases your

Seat cushion tilt (1) (if equipped)

chance of serious or fatal injuries in

To change the angle of the front part of

the event of a collision or sudden stop.

the seat cushion: Push the front portion

Driver and passengers should always

of the control switch up to raise or

sit well back in their seats with the

down to lower the front part of the seat

seatbacks upright and should be belted

cushion. Release the switch once the

properly.

seat reaches the desired position.

Seat belts must be snug against your hips

Seat height (2) (if equipped)

and chest to work properly. When the

To change the height of the seat cushion:

seatback is reclined, the shoulder belt

Push the rear portion of the control

cannot do its job because it will not be

switch up to raise or down to lower the

snug against your chest. Instead, it will

height of the seat cushion. Release the

be in front of you. During an accident,

switch once the seat reaches the desired

you could be thrown into the seat belt,

position.

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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Seatback pocket (if equipped)

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Lumbar support

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(for driver’s seat, if equipped)

The seatback pocket is provided on the

The lumbar support can be adjusted

back of the front seatbacks.

by pressing the lumbar support switch.

Press the front portion of the switch (1)

to increase support or the rear portion of

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the switch (2) to decrease support.

To prevent the Occupant Classification

System from malfunctioning:

Do not hang onto the front passenger’s

seatback.

CAUTION

Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the

seatback pockets. In an accident they

could come loose from the pocket and

injure occupants.

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Rear Seats

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

ś Never allow passengers to sit on top

of the folded down seatback while

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the vehicle is moving. This is not a

3. Pull on the seatback folding lever

proper seating position and no seat

located in the trunk.

belts are available for use. This could

result in serious injury or death in

„ Type A

case of an accident or sudden stop.

ś Objects carried on the folded down

seatback should not extend higher

than the top of the front seatbacks.

This could allow cargo to slide

forward and cause injury or damage

during sudden stops.

To fold down the rear seatback:

1. Set the front seatback to the upright

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position and if necessary, slide the

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front seat forward.

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4. Fold the seatback toward the front of

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the vehicle.

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

2. Lower the rear head restraints to

the lowest position by pushing and

seatback rearward. Pull the seatback

firmly until it clicks into place. Make

holding the release button and

pushing down on the head restraint.

sure the seatback is locked in place.

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Armrest (if equipped)

WARNING

When returning the rear seatback from

a folded to an upright position, hold the

seatback and return it slowly. Ensure

that the seatback is completely locked

into its upright position by pushing on

the top of the seatback. In an accident

or sudden stop, an unlocked seatback

could allow cargo to move forward with

great force and enter the passenger

compartment, which could result in

serious injury or death.

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The armrest is located in the center of

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the rear seat. Pull the armrest down from

Do not place objects in the rear seats,

the seatback to use it.

since they cannot be properly secured

and may hit vehicle occupants in a

Head Restraints

collision causing serious injury or death.

The vehicle’s front and rear seats

have adjustable head restraints. The

head restraints provide comfort for

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passengers, but more importantly they

Make sure the vehicle is off, the shift

are designed to help protect passengers

button is in P (Park), and the parking

from whiplash and other neck and spinal

brake is securely applied whenever

injuries during an accident, especially in

loading or unloading cargo. Failure

a rear impact collision.

to take these steps may allow the

vehicle to move if the shift button

is inadvertently moved to another

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position.

To help reduce the risk of serious

injury or death in an accident, take the

following precautions when adjusting

your head restraints:

ś Always properly adjust the head

restraints for all passengers BEFORE

starting the vehicle.

ś NEVER let anyone ride in a seat

with the head restraints removed or

reversed.

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Front seat head restraints

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ś Adjust the head restraints so the

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middle of the head restraint is at the

Both the driver’s and passenger’s front

same height as the height of the top

seat are equipped with adjustable head

of the eyes.

restraints for the safety and comfort.

ś NEVER adjust the head restraint

position of the driver’s seat when the

vehicle is in motion.

ś Adjust the head restraint as close to

the passenger’s head as possible. Do

not use a seat cushion that holds the

body away from the seatback.

ś Make sure the head restraint locks

into position after adjusting it.

NOTICE

To prevent damage, NEVER hit or pull

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on the head restraints.

Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the head restraint:

CAUTION

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

When there are no occupants in the

rear seats, adjust the height of the head

To lower the head restraint:

restraint to the lowest position. The

1. Push and hold the release button (2)

rear seat head restraint can reduce the

on the head restraint support.

visibility of the rear area.

2. Lower the head restraint to the

desired position (3).

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„ Type A

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Forward and rearward adjustment (if

„ Type B

equipped)

The head restraint can be adjusted

forward to 3 different positions by pulling

the head restraint forward to the desired

detent. To adjust the head restraint to

it’s furthest rearwards position, pull it

fully forward to the farthest position and

release it.

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Removal/Reinstallation

To remove the head restraint:

1. Recline the seatback (2) rearward

using the seatback angle lever (1).

2. Raise the head restraint as far as it can

go.

3. Press the head restraint release button

(3) while pulling the head restraint up

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(4).

NOTICE

WARNING

If you recline the seatback towards the

NEVER allow anyone to travel in a seat

front with the head restraint and seat

with the head restraint removed.

cushion raised, the head restraint may

come in contact with the sunvisor or

other parts of the vehicle.

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„ Type A

Rear seat head restraints

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„ Type B

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The rear seats are equipped with head

restraints in all the seating positions for

the passenger’s safety and comfort.

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To reinstall the head restraint:

1. Put the head restraint poles (2) into

the holes while pressing the release

button (1).

2. Adjust the head restraint to the

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appropriate height.

Adjusting the height up and down (if

3. Adjust the seatback (4) forward using

equipped)

the seatback angle lever (3).

To raise the head restraint:

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

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To lower the head restraint:

Always make sure the head retraint

1. Push and hold the release button (2)

locks into position after reinstalling and

on the head restraint support.

adjusting it properly.

2. Lower the head restraint to the

desired position (3).

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ś Automatic temperature control

The seat warmer starts to

automatically control the seat

temperature in order to prevent

low-temperature burns after being

manually turned ON.

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While the engine is running, push either

You may manually press the switch to

of the switches to warm the driver’s seat

increase seat temperature. However, it

or front passenger’s seat.

soon returns the automatic mode again.

During mild weather or under conditions

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When pressing the switch for more

where the operation of the seat warmer

than 1.5 seconds with the seat warmer

is not needed, keep the switches in the

operating, the seat warmer will turn

OFF position.

OFF.

ś Manual temperature control

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The seat warmer defaults to the OFF

Each time you push the switch, the

position whenever the ignition switch

is in the ON position. However, if the

temperature setting of the seat is

Auto Comfort Control function is ON,

changed as follows:

the driver’s seat warmer will turn on

- Front seat

and off depending on the ambient

temperature.

OFF

HIGH (

)

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Auto Comfort Control (for driver’s

seat, if equipped)

LOW (

)

MEDIUM (

)

The seat warmer automatically

controls the seat temperature

depending on the ambient

temperature when the engine is

running. If the seat warmer switch

is pushed, the seat warmer will have

to be controlled manually.To use this

function, it must be activated from

the Settings menu in the AVN system

screen. For more details, refer to the

separately supplied Car Infotainment

System manual.

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Seat Belt Warning Light

Seat Belt Restraint System

Seat belt warning

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Improperly positioned seat belts may

increase the risk of serious injury

in an accident. Take the following

precautions when adjusting the seat

belt:

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Position the lap portion of the seat

belt as low as possible across your

hips, not on your waist, so that it fits

snugly.

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Position one arm under the shoulder

belt and the other over the belt, as

Driver’s and Passenger’s front seat belt

shown in the illustration.

warning

As a reminder, the seat belt warning

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Always position the shoulder belt

anchor into the locked position at the

light will illuminate for approximately 6

seconds each time you turn the ignition

appropriate height.

switch or ENGINE START/STOP button

ś

NEVER position the shoulder belt

ON regardless of belt fastening. If the

across your neck or face.

seatbelt is not fastened, the warning

chime will sound for about 6 seconds.

If you start to drive without the seat

belt fastened over approximately 5 mph

(9 km/h) and less than approximately

12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding

warning light will illuminate. The warning

light will turn off when the vehicle speed

drops below approximately 5 mph (9

km/h).

If you start to drive without the seat belt

fastened or you unfasten the seat belt

when you drive approximately 12 mph

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

will blink and warning chime will sound

for approximately 100 seconds.

When the seat belt is unfastened

during driving, the warning light will

illuminate when the speed is over

approximately 5 mph (9 km/h) and less

than approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).

When the speed is approximately 12 mph

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

will blink and warning chime will sound

for approximately 100 seconds.

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Seat Belt-Driver’s 3-point system

NOTICE

with emergency locking retractor

If you are not able to smoothly pull

enough of the seat belt out from the

retractor, firmly pull the seat belt out

and release it. After release, you will be

able to pull the belt out smoothly.

Height adjustment

You can adjust the height of the shoulder

belt anchor to one of the three different

positions for maximum comfort and

safety. The shoulder portion should be

adjusted so it lies across your chest and

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midway over your shoulder nearest the

To fasten your seat belt:

door, not over your neck. To adjust the

Pull the seat belt out of the retractor and

height of the seat belt anchor, lower

insert the metal tab (1) into the buckle

or raise the height adjuster into an

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

appropriate position.

the tab locks into the buckle.

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To raise the height adjuster, pull it up

You should place the lap belt (1) portion

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

across your hips and the shoulder belt (2)

pressing the height adjuster button (2).

portion across your chest.

Release the button to lock the anchor

into position. Try sliding the height

The seat belt automatically adjusts to the

adjuster to make sure that it has locked

proper length after the lap belt portion

into position.

is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly

around your hips. If you lean forward in

a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend

and move with you.

If there is a sudden stop or impact, the

belt will lock into position. It will also lock

if you try to lean forward too quickly.

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To fasten your seat belt:

Pull the seat belt out of the retractor

and insert the metal tab into the buckle.

There will be an audible “click” when

the tab locks into the buckle. When

not securing a child restraint, the seat

belt operates in the same way as the

driver’s seat belt (Emergency Locking

Retractor Type). It automatically adjusts

to the proper length only after the lap

belt portion of the seat belt is adjusted

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manually so that it fits snugly across your

To release your seat belt:

hips.

Press the release button (1) in the locking

When the seat belt is fully extended from

buckle.

the retractor to allow the installation of

a child restraint system, the seat belt

When it is released, the belt should

operation changes to allow the belt to

automatically draw back into the

retract, but not to extend (Automatic

retractor. If this does not happen, check

Locking Retractor Type). Refer to the

the belt to be sure it is not twisted, then

“Using a Child Restraint System” section

try again.

in this chapter.

Rear Seat Belt - Passenger’s 3-point

system with convertible locking

NOTICE

retractor

Although the seat belt retractor

This type of seat belt combines the

provides the same level of protection

features of both an emergency locking

for seated passengers in either

retractor seat belt and an automatic

emergency or automatic locking

locking retractor seat belt. Convertible

modes, the emergency locking mode

retractor type seat belts are installed

allows seated passengers to move

in the rear seat positions to help

freely in their seat while keeping

accommodate the installation of child

some tension on the belt. During a

restraint systems. Although a convertible

collision or sudden stop, the retractor

retractor is also installed in the front

automatically locks the belt to help

passenger seat position, NEVER place

restrain your body.

any infant/child restraint system in the

To deactivate the automatic locking

front seat of the vehicle.

mode, unbuckle the seat belt and allow

the belt to fully retract.

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Rear center seat belt

Pre-tensioner seat belt

(Driver and front passenger)

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When using the rear center seat belt, the

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buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be

Your vehicle is equipped with driver’s

used.

and front passenger’s Pre-tensioner

Seat Belts (Retractor Pre-tensioner). The

purpose of the pre-tensioner is to make

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sure the seat belts fit tightly against the

Make sure that the seatback is locked in

occupant’s body in certain frontal or side

place when using the rear center seat

collision(s).

belt.

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or

If not, the seatback may move when

if the occupant tries to lean forward

there is a sudden stop or collision,

too quickly, the seat belt retractor will

which could result in serious injury.

lock into position. In certain frontal or

side collision(s), the pre-tensioner will

activate and pull the seat belt into tighter

contact against the occupant’s body.

If the system senses excessive tension

on the driver or passenger’s seat belt

when the pre-tensioner system activates,

the load limiter inside the retractor

pre-tensioner will release some of the

pressure on the affected seat belt.

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WARNING

ś Always wear your seat belt and sit

properly in your seat.

ś Do not use the seat belt if it is loose

or twisted. A loose or twisted seat

belt will not protect you properly in

an accident.

ś Do not place anything near the

buckle. This may adversely affect

the buckle and cause it to function

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improperly.

The Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt System

ś Always replace your pre-tensioners

consists mainly of the following

after activation or an accident.

components. Their locations are shown

ś NEVER inspect, service, repair

in the illustration above:

or replace the pre-tensioners by

1. SRS air bag warning light

yourself. This must be done by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

2. Retractor pre-tensioner (front)

ś Do not hit the seat belt assemblies.

3. SRS control module

NOTICE

WARNING

The sensor that activates the SRS air

Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat

bag is connected with the pre-tensioner

belt assemblies for several minutes

seat belts. The SRS air bag warning light

after they have been activated. When

on the instrument panel will illuminate

the pre-tensioner seat belt mechanism

for approximately 6 seconds after the

deploys during a collision, the pre-

ignition switch is in the ON position,

tensioners become hot and can burn

and then it should turn off.

you.

If the pre-tensioner is not working

properly, the warning light will

illuminate even if the SRS air bag is not

malfunctioning. If the warning light

does not illuminate, stays illuminated

or illuminates when the vehicle is being

driven, have an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer inspect the pre-tensioner seat

belts and SRS air bags as soon as

possible.

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Selecting a Child Restraint

System (CRS)

When selecting a CRS for your child,

always:

ś Make sure the CRS has a label

certifying that it meets applicable

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards (FMVSS 213).

ś Select a child restraint based on

your child’s height and weight. The

required label or the instructions for

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use typically provide this information.

A rear-facing child seat provides restraint

ś Select a child restraint that fits the

with the seating surface against the back

vehicle seating position where it will

of the child. The harness system holds

be used.

the child in place, and in an accident,

acts to keep the child positioned in the

ś Read and comply with the warnings

seat and reduce the stress to the neck

and instructions for installation and

and spinal cord.

use provided with the child restraint

system.

All children under age one must always

ride in a rear-facing infant child restraint.

Child restraint system types

Convertible and 3-in-1 child seats

There are three main types of child

typically have higher height and weight

restraint systems: rear-facing seats,

limits for the rear-facing position,

forward-facing seats, and booster seats.

allowing you to keep your child rear-

They are classified according to the

facing for a longer period of time.

child’s age, height and weight.

Continue to use a rear-facing child seat

for as long as your child will fit within the

Rear-facing child seats

height and weight limits allowed by the

child seat manufacturer. It’s the best way

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to keep them safe. Once your child has

outgrown the rear-facing child restraint,

NEVER install a child or infant restraint

your child is ready for a forward-facing

in the front passenger’s seat.

child restraint with a harness.

Placing a rear-facing child restraint in

the front seat can result in SERIOUS

INJURY or DEATH if the child restraint is

struck by an inflating air bag.

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Installing a Child Restraint

System (CRS)

WARNING

Before installing your child restraint

system always:

ś Read and follow the instructions

provided by the manufacturer of the

child restraint.

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ś Read and follow the instructions

regarding child restraint systems in

Forward-facing child restraints

this manual.

A forward-facing child seat provides

Failure to follow all warnings and

restraint for the child’s body with a

instructions could increase the risk of

harness. Keep children in a forward-

the SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH if an

facing child seat with a harness until

accident occurs.

they reach the top height or weight

limit allowed by your child restraint’s

manufacturer.

WARNING

Once your child outgrows the forward-

If the vehicle head restraint prevents

facing child restraint, your child is ready

proper installation of a child seat as

for a booster seat.

described in the child seat system

manual, the head restraint of the

Booster seats

respective seating position shall be

A booster seat is a restraint designed to

readjusted or entirely removed.

improve the fit of the vehicle’s seat belt

system. A booster seat positions the seat

belt so that it fits properly over the lap of

your child.

Keep your child in a booster seat until

they are big enough to sit in the seat

without a booster and still have the

seat belt fit properly. For a seat belt

to fit properly, the lap belt must lie

snugly across the upper thighs, not the

stomach. The shoulder belt should lie

snug across the shoulder and chest and

not across the neck or face. Children

under age 13 must always ride in the

rear seats and must always be properly

restrained to minimize the risk of injury.

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[A]: Lower Anchor Position Indicator

LATCH anchors have been provided in

the left and right outboard rear seating

[B]: Lower Anchor

positions. Their locations are shown

The lower anchor position indicator

in the illustration. There are no LATCH

symbols are located on the left and right

anchors provided for the center rear

rear seat backs to identify the position

seating position.

of the lower anchors in your vehicle (see

arrows in illustration).

The LATCH anchors are located between

WARNING

the seatback and the seat cushion of the

Do not attempt to install a child

rear seat left and right outboard seating

restraint system using LATCH anchors in

positions.

the rear center seating position. There

are no LATCH anchors provided for this

Securing a child restraint with the

seat. Using the outboard seat anchors

LATCH anchors system

can damage the anchors which may

To install a LATCH-compatible child

break or fail in a collision resulting in

restraint in either of the rear outboard

serious injury or death.

seating positions:

1. Move the seat belt buckle away from

the lower anchors.

2. Move any other objects away from

the anchors that could prevent a

secure connection between the child

restraint and the lower anchors.

3. Place the child restraint on the vehicle

seat, then attach the seat to the lower

anchors according to the instructions

provided by the child restraint

manufacturer.

4. Follow the child restraint instructions

for properly adjusting and tightening

the lower attachments on the child

restraint to the lower anchors.

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03

Securing a child restraint seat with

WARNING

“Tether Anchor” system

Take the following precautions when

using the LATCH system:

ś Read and follow all installation

instructions provided with your child

restraint system.

ś 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

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and the seat belt tightens.

First secure the child restraint with

ś NEVER attach more than one

the LATCH lower anchors or the seat

child restraint to a single anchor.

belt. If the child restraint manufacturer

This could cause the anchor or

recommends that the top tether strap

attachment to come loose or break.

be attached, attach and tighten the

ś Always have the LATCH system

top tether strap to the top tether strap

inspected by your authorized

anchor.

HYUNDAI dealer after an accident.

Child restraint hook holders are located

An accident can damage the LATCH

on the rear of the seatbacks.

system and may not properly secure

the child restraint.

WARNING

NOTICE

Take the following precautions when

installing the tether strap:

The recommended weight for the

LATCH system is under 65 lb (30 kg).

ś Read and follow all installation

instructions provided with your child

How to determine an appropriate child

restraint system.

restraint weight:

ś NEVER attach more than one child

Child weight + Child restraint weight <

restraint to a single tether anchor.

65 lb (30kg)

This could cause the anchor or

attachment to come loose or break.

ś Do not attach the tether strap to

anything other than the correct

tether anchor. It may not work

properly if attached to something

else.

ś Do not use the tether anchors for

adult seat belts or harnesses, or for

attaching other items or equipment

to the vehicle.

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