2016-2019 Hyundai Tucson SUV Safety system of your vehicle User Manual
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Safety system of your vehicle  
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 air bags work.  
Additionally, this chapter explains how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.  
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Important safety precautions...............................2-2  
Always wear your seat belt............................................2-2  
Restrain all children..........................................................2-2  
Air bag hazards..................................................................2-2  
Driver distraction...............................................................2-2  
Control your speed ...........................................................2-3  
Keep your vehicle in safe condition.............................2-3  
Seats ........................................................................2-4  
Safety precautions............................................................2-5  
Front seats..........................................................................2-6  
Rear seats.........................................................................2-13  
Headrest ...........................................................................2-16  
Seat warmers and air ventilation seats.....................2-20  
Seat belts .............................................................2-24  
Seat belt safety precautions........................................2-24  
Seat belt warning light ..................................................2-25  
Seat belt restraint system ............................................2-28  
Additional seat belt safety precautions ....................2-34  
Care of seat belts ...........................................................2-37  
Child Restraint System (CRS).............................2-38  
Our Recommendation: Children always in the rear...2-38  
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................2-39  
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)..................2-41  
Air bag  
- supplemental restraint system.....................2-50  
Where are the air bags?...............................................2-52  
How does the air bags system operate?..................2-57  
What to expect after an air bag inflates..................2-61  
Do not install a Child Restraint System on the front  
passenger seat unless the air bag is deactivated ...2-62  
Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision?...........2-63  
SRS care............................................................................2-68  
Additional safety precautions......................................2-69  
Air bag warning labels...................................................2-69  
Active hood lift system.......................................2-70  
Possible activation situations.......................................2-70  
Non-activation situations..............................................2-71  
System malfunction........................................................2-72  
Safety system of your vehicle  
IMPORTANT SAFETYY PRECAUTIONS  
You will find many safety precautions  
and recommendations throughout  
this section, and throughout this man-  
ual.The safety precautions in this sec-  
tion are among the most important.  
Restrain all children  
Driver distraction  
All children under age 13 should ride Driver distraction presents a serious  
in your vehicle properly restrained in and potentially deadly danger, espe-  
a rear seat, not the front seat. Infants cially for inexperienced drivers. Safety  
and small children should be should be the first concern when  
restrained in an appropriate Child behind the wheel and drivers need to  
Restraint System. Larger children be aware of the wide array of potential  
should use a booster seat with the distractions, such as drowsiness,  
lap/shoulder belt until they can use reaching for objects, eating, personal  
the seat belt properly without a grooming, other passengers, and  
Always wear your seat belt  
A seat belt is your best protection in  
all types of accidents. Air bags are  
designed to supplement seat belts,  
not replace them. So even though  
your vehicle is equipped with air bags,  
ALWAYS make sure you and your  
passengers wear your seat belts, and  
wear them properly.  
booster seat.  
using cellular phones.  
Drivers can become distracted when  
they take their eyes and attention off  
the road or their hands off the wheel  
to focus on activities other than driv-  
ing. To reduce your risk of distraction  
and an accident:  
Air bag hazards  
While air bags can save lives, they  
can also cause serious or fatal  
injuries to occupants who sit too  
close to them, or who are not prop-  
erly restrained. Infants, young chil-  
dren, and short adults are at the  
greatest risk of being injured by an  
inflating air bag. Follow all instruc-  
tions and warnings in this manual.  
• ALWAYS set up your mobile devices  
(i.e., MP3 players, phones, naviga-  
tion units, etc.) when your vehicle is  
parked or safely stopped.  
• ONLY use your mobile device when  
allowed by laws and conditions per-  
mit safe use. NEVER text or email  
while driving. Most countries have  
laws prohibiting drivers from texting.  
Some countries and cities also pro-  
hibit drivers from using handheld  
phones.  
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• NEVER let the use of a mobile device  
distract you from driving. You have a  
responsibility to your passengers and  
others on the road to always drive  
safely, with your hands on the wheel  
as well as your eyes and attention on  
the road.  
Keep your vehicle in safe condi-  
tion  
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical  
failure can be extremely hazardous. To  
reduce the possibility of such prob-  
lems, check your tire pressures and  
condition frequently, and perform all  
regularly scheduled maintenance.  
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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 condi-  
tions, regardless of the maximum  
speed posted.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
SEATS  
■ Type A  
■ Type B  
Front seat  
(1) Forward and backward  
(2) Seatback angle  
(3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s seat)  
(4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)*  
(5) Seat warmer*  
(6) Air ventilation seat*  
(7) Headrest  
2nd row seat  
(8) Seatback angle and folding  
(9) Headrest  
(10) Armrest  
(11) Seat warmer*  
* : if equipped  
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Air bags  
Safety precautions  
(Continued)  
You can take steps to reduce the risk  
of being injured by an inflating air  
bag. Sitting too close to an air bag  
greatly increases the risk of injury in  
the event the air bag inflates. Move  
your seat as far back as possible  
from front air bags, while still main-  
taining control of the vehicle.  
Adjusting the seats so that you are sit-  
ting in a safe, comfortable position  
plays an important role in driver and  
passenger safety together with the  
seat belts and air bags in an accident.  
• Hold the steering wheel by the  
rim with hands at the 9 o’clock  
and 3 o’clock positions to min-  
imize the risk of injuries to  
your hands and arms.  
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• NEVER place anything or any-  
one between the air bag.  
WARNING  
• Do not allow the front passen-  
ger to place feet or legs on the  
dashboard to minimize the risk  
of leg injuries.  
Do not use a cushion that reduces  
friction between the seat and the  
passenger.The passenger's hips  
may slide under the lap portion  
of the seat belt during an acci-  
dent or a sudden stop.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious  
injury or death from an inflating  
air bag, take the following pre-  
cautions:  
Serious or fatal internal injuries  
could result because the seat  
belt cannot operate properly.  
• Adjust the driver’s seat as far  
to the rear as possible main-  
taining the ability to control of  
the vehicle.  
• Adjust the front passenger seat  
as far to the rear as possible.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Seat belts  
Front seats  
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Always fasten your seat belt before  
starting any trip.  
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.  
• Do not route the seat belt  
across your neck, across sharp  
edges, or reroute the shoulder  
strap away from your body.  
At all times, passengers should sit  
upright and be properly restrained.  
Infants and small children must be  
restrained in appropriate Child Restraint  
Systems. Children who have outgrown a  
booster seat and adults must be  
restrained using the seat belts.  
• Do not allow the seat belt to  
become caught or jammed.  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions  
when adjusting your seat:  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions  
when adjusting your seat belt:  
• NEVER attempt to adjust the  
seat while the vehicle is mov-  
ing. The seat could respond  
with unexpected movement  
and may cause loss of vehicle  
control resulting in an acci-  
dent.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• NEVER allow children or small  
infants to ride in a passenger’s  
lap.  
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Manual adjustment  
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CAUTION  
• Do not allow anything to inter-  
fere with the normal position  
and proper locking of the seat-  
back.  
To prevent injury:  
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• Do not adjust your seat while  
wearing your seat belt.  
• Do not place a cigarette lighter  
on the floor or seat. When you  
operate the seat, gas may exit  
out of the lighter causing a fire.  
Moving the seat cushion for-  
ward may cause strong pres-  
sure on your abdomen.  
• Do not allow your hands or  
fingers to get caught in the  
seat mechanisms while the  
seat is moving.  
• Use extreme caution when  
picking small objects trapped  
under the seats or between  
the seat and the center con-  
sole. Your hands might be cut  
or injured by the sharp edges  
of the seat mechanism.  
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Forward and rearward adjustment  
To move the seat forward or rearward:  
1. Pull up the seat slide adjustment  
lever and hold it.  
• If there are occupants in the  
rear seats, be careful while  
adjusting the front seat posi-  
tion.  
2. Slide the seat to the position you  
desire.  
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.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Reclining seatback  
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.  
Sitting in a reclined position when  
the vehicle is in motion can be dan-  
gerous. Even when buckled up, the  
protections of your restraint system  
(seat belts and/or air bags) is greatly  
reduced by reclining your seatback.  
WARNING  
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.  
NEVER ride with a reclined seat-  
back when the vehicle is moving.  
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Seatback angle  
To recline the seatback:  
1. Roll the seatback knob rearward.  
Riding with a reclined seatback  
increases your chance of seri-  
ous or fatal injuries in the event  
of a collision or sudden stop.  
2. Carefully lean back on the seat  
and adjust the seatback to the  
position you desire.  
Drivers and passengers should  
ALWAYS sit well back in their  
seats, properly belted, and with  
the seatbacks upright.  
3. Release the knob and make sure  
the seatback is locked in place.  
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Power adjustment  
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.  
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WARNING  
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NEVER allow children in the  
vehicle unattended. The power  
seats are operable when the  
engine is turned off.  
Seat cushion height (for driver’s seat) Lumbar support  
To change the height of the seat  
cushion:  
(for driver’s seat, if equipped)  
The lumbar support can be adjusted  
by pressing the lumbar support  
switch on the side of the seat.  
• Push down the lever several times,  
to lower the seat cushion.  
1. Press the front portion of the  
switch to increase support, or the  
rear portion of the switch, to  
decrease support.  
• Pull up the lever several times, to  
raise the seat cushion.  
2. Release the switch once it reach-  
es the desired position.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the seats:  
• Always stop adjusting the seats  
when the seat has been adjust-  
ed as far forward or rearward as  
possible.  
• Do not adjust the seats longer  
than necessary when the engine  
is turned off. This may result in  
unnecessary battery drain.  
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OTL035006  
• Do not operate two or more seats  
at the same time. This may result  
in an electrical malfunction.  
Forward and rearward adjustment  
Seatback angle  
To move the seat forward or rearward: To recline the seatback:  
1. Push the control switch forward or 1. Push the control switch forward or  
rearward. rearward.  
2. Release the switch once the seat 2. Release the switch once the seat-  
reaches the desired position. back reaches the desired position.  
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Reclining seatback  
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.  
Sitting in a reclined position when  
the vehicle is in motion can be dan-  
gerous. Even when buckled up, the  
protections of your restraint system  
(seat belts and air bags) is greatly  
reduced by reclining your seatback.  
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WARNING  
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.  
NEVER ride with a reclined seat-  
back when the vehicle is moving.  
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Seat cushion height (if equipped)  
To change the height of the seat cush-  
ion:  
Riding with a reclined seatback  
increases your chance of serious  
or fatal injuries in the event of a  
collision or sudden stop.  
1. • Push the front portion of the con-  
trol switch up to raise or down to  
lower the front part of the seat  
cushion.  
Driver and passengers should  
ALWAYS sit well back in their  
seats, properly belted, and with  
the seatbacks upright.  
• Push the rear portion of the con-  
trol switch up to raise or down to  
lower the height of the seat cush-  
ion.  
2. Release the switch once the seat  
reaches the desired position.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Seatback pocket  
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.  
OTL035008  
Lumbar support (for driver’s seat,  
if equipped)  
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The seatback pocket is provided on  
the back of the front seatbacks.  
• The lumbar support can be adjust-  
ed by pressing the lumbar support  
switch.  
• Press the front portion of the switch  
(1) to increase support or the rear  
portion of the switch (2) to decrease  
support.  
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Rear seats  
Folding the rear seat  
The rear seatbacks can be folded to  
facilitate carrying long items or to  
increase the luggage capacity of the  
vehicle.  
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WARNING  
OTL035029  
• 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 available for use.  
This could result in serious  
injury or death in case of an  
accident or sudden stop.  
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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.  
• 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.  
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3. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in  
the pocket between the rear seat-  
back and cushion, and insert the  
rear seat belt webbing in the guide  
to prevent the seat belt from being  
damaged.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
WARNING  
When returning the rear seat-  
back 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 seat-  
back. In an accident or sudden  
stop, the unlocked seatback  
could allow cargo to move for-  
ward with great force and enter  
the passenger compartment,  
which could result in serious  
injury or death.  
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4. Lift up the front portion of the seat- 5. To use the rear seat, lift and push  
back folding lever, then fold the seat  
toward the front of the vehicle.  
When you return the seatback to its  
upright position, always be sure it  
has locked into position by pushing  
on the top of the seatback.  
the seatback rearward by lifting up  
the front portion of the folding lever.  
Push the seatback firmly until it  
clicks into place. Make sure the  
seatback is locked in place.  
WARNING  
Do not place objects in the rear  
seats, since they cannot be  
properly secured and may hit  
vehicle occupants in a collision  
causing serious injury or death.  
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Armrest  
WARNING  
Make sure the engine is off, the  
shift lever is in P (Park), and the  
parking brake is securely applied  
whenever loading or unloading  
cargo. Failure to take these steps  
may allow the vehicle to move if  
the shift lever is inadvertently  
moved to another position.  
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Cup holder  
To use the center cup holder, pull  
down the armrest.  
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The armrest is located in the center  
of the rear seat. Pull the armrest  
down from the seatback to use it.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Headrest  
NOTICE  
(Continued)  
•
The vehicle’s front and rear seats have  
adjustable headrests. The headrests  
provide comfort for passengers, but  
more importantly they are designed to  
help protect passengers from whiplash  
and other neck and spinal injuries dur-  
ing an accident, especially in a rear  
impact collision.  
To prevent damage, NEVER hit or  
pull on the headrests.  
CAUTION  
When there is no occupant in  
the rear seats, adjust the height  
of the headrest to the lowest  
position. The rear seat headrest  
can reduce the visibility of the  
rear area.  
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WARNING  
Adjust the headrests so the  
middle of the headrests is at  
the same height as the height  
of the top of the eyes.  
To reduce the risk of serious  
injury or death in an accident,  
take the following precautions  
when adjusting your headrests:  
• NEVER adjust the headrest  
position of the driver’s seat  
when the vehicle is in motion.  
• Always properly adjust the  
headrests for all passengers  
BEFORE starting the vehicle.  
• Adjust the headrest as close  
to the passenger’s head as  
possible. Do not use a seat  
cushion that holds the body  
away from the seatback.  
• NEVER let anyone ride in a seat  
with the headrest removed.  
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• Make sure the headrest locks  
into position after adjusting it.  
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Front seat headrests  
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OTL035009  
Forward and rearward adjustment  
Adjusting the height up and down  
OLMB033009  
The headrest may be adjusted for- To raise the headrest:  
ward to 3 different positions by  
The driver’s and front passenger’s  
seats are equipped with adjustable  
headrests for the passengers safety  
and comfort.  
1. Pull it up to the desired position (1).  
pulling the headrest forward to the  
desired detent. To adjust the head-  
rest to it’s furthest rearwards posi-  
tion, pull it fully forward to the farthest  
position and release it.  
To lower the headrest:  
1. Push and hold the release button  
(2) on the headrest support.  
2. Lower the headrest to the desired  
position (3).  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
■ Type A  
3. Press the headrest release button  
(3) while pulling the headrest up (4).  
WARNING  
NEVER allow anyone to travel in a  
seat with the headrest removed.  
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■ Type B  
OLF034015  
NOTICE  
If you recline the seatback towards  
the front with the headrest and  
seat cushion raised, the headrest  
may come in contact with the sun-  
visor or other parts of the vehicle.  
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Removal/Reinstall  
To remove the headrest:  
1. Recline the seatback (2) with using  
the seatback angle knob or switch  
(1).  
2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.  
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■ Type A  
4. Recline the seatback (4) with the  
seatback angle knob or switch (3).  
Rear seat headrests  
WARNING  
2
Always make sure the headrest  
locks into position after rein-  
stalling and adjusting it properly.  
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■ Type B  
OLMB033016  
The rear seats are equipped with  
headrests in all the seating positions  
for the passenger’s safety and com-  
fort.  
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To reinstall the headrest :  
1. Recline the seatback.  
2. Put the headrest poles (2) into the  
holes while pressing the release  
button (1).  
3. Adjust the headrest to the appropri-  
ate height.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Seat warmers and air ventila-  
tion seats  
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• Fatigued individuals.  
• Intoxicated individuals.  
Front seat warmers (if equipped)  
Seat warmers are provided to warm  
the seats during cold weather.  
• People taking medication that  
can cause drowsiness or  
sleepiness.  
WARNING  
The seat warmers can cause a  
SERIOUS BURN, even at low  
temperatures and especially if  
used for long periods of time.  
WARNING  
OTLE035018  
NEVER place anything on the  
seat that insulates against heat  
when the seat warmer is in oper-  
ation, such as a blanket or seat  
cushion. This may cause the  
seat warmer to overheat, caus-  
ing a burn or damage to the seat.  
Adjusting the height up and down  
To raise the headrest:  
Passengers must be able to feel  
if the seat is becoming too warm  
so they can turn it off, if needed.  
1. Pull it up to the desired position (1).  
People who cannot detect tem-  
perature change or pain to the  
skin should use extreme cau-  
tion, especially the following  
types of passengers:  
To lower the headrest:  
1. Push and hold the release button  
(2) on the headrest support.  
2. Lower the headrest to the desired  
position (3).  
• Infants, children, elderly or  
disabled persons, or hospital  
outpatients.  
• People with sensitive skin or  
who burn easily.  
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■ Type A  
During mild weather or under condi-  
tions where the operation of the seat  
warmer is not needed, keep the  
switches in the OFF position.  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the seat  
warmers and seats:  
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• Never use a solvent such as  
paint thinner, benzene, alcohol  
or gasoline to clean the seats.  
• Each time you push the switch, the  
temperature setting of the seat is  
changed as follows :  
• Do not place heavy or sharp  
objects on seats equipped with  
seat warmers.  
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OFF  
HIGH (  
)
• Do not change the seat cover. It  
may damage the seat warmer.  
→
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LOW (  
)
MIDDLE (  
)
■ Type B  
• When pressing the switch for more  
than 1.5 seconds with the seat  
warmer operating, the seat warmer  
will turn OFF.  
• The seat warmer defaults to the  
OFF position whenever the ignition  
switch is placed to the ON position.  
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Information  
OTLE035076  
With the seat warmer switch in the  
ON position, the heating system in the  
seat turns off or on automatically  
depending on the seat temperature.  
While the engine is running, push  
either of the switches to warm the dri-  
ver's seat or front passenger's seat.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
The air ventilation seats are provided  
to cool the front seats by blowing air  
through small vent holes on the sur-  
face of the seat cushions and seat-  
backs.  
Front air ventilation seat  
(if equipped)  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the air ven-  
tilation seat:  
■ Type A  
• Use the air ventilation seat ONLY  
when the climate control system  
is on. Using the air ventilation  
seat for prolonged periods of  
time with the climate control sys-  
tem off could cause the air venti-  
lation seat to malfunction.  
When the operation of the air ventila-  
tion seat is not needed, keep the  
switches in the OFF position.  
While the engine is running, push the  
switch to cool the driver's seat or the  
front passenger's seat (if equipped).  
• Never use a solvent such as paint  
thinner, benzene, alcohol or gaso-  
line to clean the seats.  
• Each time you push the switch, the  
airflow changes as follows:  
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• Avoid spilling liquids on the sur-  
face of the front seats and seat-  
backs; this may cause the air vent  
holes to become blocked and not  
work properly.  
→
OFF  
HIGH (  
)
■ Type B  
→
LOW (  
)
MIDDLE (  
)
• When pressing the switch for more  
than 1.5 seconds with the air venti-  
lation seat operating, the operation  
will turn OFF.  
• Do not place materials such as  
plastic bags or newspapers under  
the seats. They may block the air  
intake causing the air vents to not  
work properly.  
• The air ventilation seats defaults to  
the OFF position whenever the  
ignition switch is placed to the ON  
position.  
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Each time you push the switch, the  
temperature setting of the seat is  
changed as follows :  
Rear seat warmers (if equipped)  
• Do not change the seat covers. It  
may damage the air ventilation  
seat.  
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OFF → HIGH ( ) → LOW (  
)
• If the air vents do not operate,  
restart the vehicle. If there is no  
change, we recommend that you  
have your vehicle inspected by  
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF  
position whenever the ignition switch  
is placed to the ON position.  
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With the seat warmer switch in the  
ON position, the heating system in the  
seat turns off or on automatically  
depending on the seat temperature.  
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While the engine is running, push  
either of the switches to warm the rear  
seat.  
During mild weather or under condi-  
tions where the operation of the seat  
warmer is not needed, keep the  
switches in the OFF position.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
SEAT BELTS  
This section describes how to use the  
seat belts properly. It also describes  
some of the things not to do when  
using seat belts.  
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WARNING  
• Do not wear the shoulder belt  
under your arm or behind your  
back.  
Seat belts must be used by ALL  
passengers whenever the vehi-  
cle is moving.Take the following  
precautions when adjusting and  
wearing seat belts:  
• Never wear a seat belt over  
fragile objects. If there is a sud-  
den stop or impact, the seat  
belt can damage it.  
Seat belt safety precautions  
Always fasten your seat belt and  
make sure all passengers have fas-  
tened their seat belts before starting  
any trip. Air bags (if equipped) are  
designed to supplement the seat belt  
as an additional safety device, but  
they are not a substitute. Most coun-  
tries require all occupants of a vehicle  
to wear seat belts.  
• Children under the age of 13  
should be properly restrained  
in the rear seats.  
• Do not use the seat belt if it is  
twisted. A twisted seat belt  
will not protect you properly  
in an accident.  
• Never allow children to ride in  
the front passenger seat, unless  
the air bag is deactivated. If a  
child is seated in the front pas-  
senger seat, move the seat as  
far back as possible and prop-  
erly restrain them in the seat.  
• Do not use a seat belt if the  
webbing or hardware is dam-  
aged.  
• Do not latch the seat belt into  
the buckles of other seats.  
• NEVER allow an infant or child  
to be carried on an occupant’s  
lap.  
• NEVER unfasten the seat belt  
while driving. This may cause  
loss of vehicle control result-  
ing in an accident.  
• NEVER ride with the seatback  
reclined when the vehicle is  
moving.  
• Make sure there is nothing in  
the buckle interfering with the  
seat belt latch mechanism.  
This may prevent the seat belt  
from fastening securely.  
• Do not allow children to share  
a seat or seat belt.  
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Seat belt warning light  
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WARNING  
Seat belt warning  
• No modifications or additions  
should be made by the user  
which will either prevent the  
seat belt adjusting devices  
from operating to remove  
slack, or prevent the seat belt  
assembly from being adjusted  
to remove slack.  
Damaged seat belts and seat  
belt assemblies will not operate  
properly. Always replace:  
■ For driver in instrument cluster  
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• Frayed, contaminated, or dam-  
aged webbing.  
• Damaged hardware.  
• The entire seat belt assembly  
after it has been worn in an  
accident, even if damage to  
webbing or assembly is not  
apparent.  
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Driver’s seat belt warning  
As a reminder to the driver, the seat  
belt warning light will illuminate for  
approximately 6 seconds each time  
you turn the ignition switch ON  
regardless of belt fastening.  
If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened  
after the ignition switch is ON, the  
seat belt warning light illuminates  
until the belt is fastened.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
If you continue not to fasten the seat  
belt and you drive over 9km/h, the  
illuminated warning light will start to  
blink until you drive under 6km/h. (if  
equipped)  
If you continue not to fasten the seat  
belt and you drive over 9km/h, the  
illuminated warning light will start to  
blink until you drive under 6km/h.  
If you continue not to fasten the seat  
belt and you drive over 20km/h the  
seat belt warning chime will sound  
for approximately 100 seconds and  
the corresponding warning light will  
blink.  
If you continue not to fasten the seat  
belt and you drive over 20km/h the  
seat belt warning chime will sound  
for approximately 100 seconds and  
the corresponding warning light will  
blink. (if equipped)  
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WARNING  
Front passenger’s seat belt warning  
Riding in an improper position  
adversely affects the front pas-  
senger's seat belt warning sys-  
tem. It is important for the driver  
to instruct the passenger to  
properly be seated as instructed  
in this manual.  
As a reminder to the front passenger,  
the front passenger’s seat belt warn-  
ing lights will illuminate for approxi-  
mately 6 seconds each time you turn  
the ignition switch ON regardless of  
belt fastening.  
If the front passenger’s seat belt is  
not fastened when the ignition switch  
is turned ON or if it is disconnected  
after the ignition switch is turned ON,  
the corresponding seat belt warning  
light will illuminate until the belt is  
fastened.  
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If the rear seat belt is fastened, the  
warning light will turn off immediately.  
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• You can find the front passenger’s  
seat belt warning light on the center  
fascia panel.  
If the rear seat belt is disconnected  
when you drive over the 20km/h, the  
corresponding seat belt warning light  
will blink and warning chime will  
sound for 35 seconds.  
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• Although the front passenger seat is  
not occupied, the seat belt warning  
light will blink or illuminate for 6  
seconds.  
But, if the rear passenger's lap/shoul-  
der belt is/are connected and discon-  
nected twice within 9 seconds after  
the belt is fastened, the corresponding  
seat belt warning light will not operate.  
• The front passenger's seat belt  
warning may operate when luggage  
is placed on the front passenger seat.  
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Rear passenger’s seat belt warning  
If the ignition switch is turned ON  
(engine is not running) when the rear  
passenger's lap/shoulder belt is not  
fastened, the corresponding seat  
belt warning light will illuminate until  
the belt is fastened.  
And then, the rear corresponding  
seat belt warning light will illuminate  
for approximately 35 seconds, if any  
of following occurs;  
- You start the engine when the rear  
belt is not fastened.  
- You drive over 9km/h when the rear  
belt is not fastened.  
- The rear belt is disconnected when  
driving under 20km/h.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Seat belt restraint system  
Lap/shoulder belt  
NOTICE  
If you are not able to smoothly pull  
enough of the seat belt out from  
the retractor, firmly pull the seat  
belt out and release it. After  
release, you will be able to pull the  
belt out smoothly.  
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WARNING  
ODH033055  
Improperly positioned seat belts  
may increase the risk of serious  
injury in an accident.Take the fol-  
lowing precautions when adjust-  
ing the seat belt:  
To fasten your seat belt:  
Pull it out of the retractor and insert  
the metal tab (1) into the buckle (2).  
There will be an audible "click" when  
the tab locks into the buckle.  
• Position the lap portion of the  
seat belt 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 the crash,  
reducing the chance of internal  
injuries.  
The seat belt automatically adjusts to  
the proper length after the lap belt  
portion is adjusted manually so that it  
fits snugly around your hips. If you  
lean forward in a slow, easy motion,  
the belt will extend and move with  
you. If there is a sudden stop or  
impact, the belt will lock into position.  
It will also lock if you try to lean for-  
ward too quickly.  
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■ Front seat  
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• Position one arm under the  
shoulder belt and the other over  
the belt, as shown in the illus-  
tration.  
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• Always position the shoulder  
belt anchor into locked posi-  
tion at the appropriate height.  
• Never position the shoulder  
belt across your neck or face.  
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To adjust the height of the seat belt To release your seat belt:  
Height adjustment  
anchor, lower or raise the height  
adjuster into an appropriate position.  
Press the release button (1) in the  
locking buckle.  
You can adjust the height of the  
shoulder belt anchor to one of the  
four different positions for maximum  
comfort and safety.  
To raise the height adjuster, pull it up  
(1). To lower it, push it down (3) while  
pressing the height adjuster button (2).  
When it is released, the belt should  
automatically draw back into the  
retractor. If this does not happen,  
The shoulder portion should be  
adjusted so it lies across your chest  
and midway over your shoulder near-  
est the door, not over your neck.  
Release the button to lock the anchor check the belt to be sure it is not twist-  
into position. Try sliding the height ed, then try again.  
adjuster to make sure that it has  
locked into position.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Rear center seatbelt  
(3-point rear center seat belt)  
(B)  
(C)  
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2.Insert the tongue plate (A) into the 3. Pull out the tongue plate (B) from  
buckle (A’) until an audible “click" is  
heard, indicating the latch is  
locked. Make sure the belt is not  
twisted.  
the pocket (C).  
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To fasten your seatbelt  
1.Extract the tongue plate (A) from the  
hole on the belt assembly cover.  
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4. Pull the tongue plate (B) and To release your seatbelt  
insert it into the buckle (B’) until an  
1.Press the release button on the  
buckle (B’) and remove the tongue  
plate (B).  
audible “click” is heard, indicating  
the latch is locked. Make sure the  
belt is not twisted.  
When using the rear center seat belt,  
the buckle with the “CENTER” mark  
must be used.  
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2. To retract the rear center seatbelt,  
insert the tongue plate (A) into the  
web release hole (A' ). Pull up on  
the seat belt web and allow the  
webbing to retract automatically.  
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If you are not able to pull out the safe-  
ty belt from the retractor, firmly pull  
the belt out and release it. After  
release, you will be able to pull the belt  
out smoothly.  
3. Insert the tongue plate (B) into the  
pocket (C).  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
When the vehicle stops suddenly, or  
if the occupant tries to lean forward  
too quickly, the seat belt retractor will  
lock into position. In certain frontal  
collisions, the pre-tensioner will acti-  
vate and pull the seat belt into tighter  
contact against the occupant's body.  
Pre-tensioner seat belt  
(1) Retractor Pretensioner  
The purpose of the retractor pre-  
tensioner is to make sure that the  
shoulder belts fit in tightly against  
the occupant's upper body in cer-  
tain frontal collisions.  
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4. Insert the tongue plate (A) into the  
hole on the belt assembly cover.  
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(2) Emergency Fastening Device (EFD)  
(for the driver’s seat, if equipped)  
Your vehicle is equipped with driver's  
and front passenger's Pre-tensioner  
Seat Belts (Retractor Pretensioner  
and Emergency Fastening Device  
(EFD)). The purpose of the pre-ten-  
sioner is to make sure the seat belts  
fit tightly against the occupant's body  
in certain frontal collisions. The pre-  
tensioner seat belts may be activated  
in crashes where the frontal collision  
is severe enough, together with the  
air bags.  
The purpose of the EFD is to  
make sure that the pelvis belts fit  
in tightly against the occupant's  
lower body in certain frontal colli-  
sions.  
If the system senses excessive tension  
on the driver or passenger's seat belt  
when the pre-tensioner system acti-  
vates, the load limiter inside the retrac-  
tor pre-tensioner will release some of  
the pressure on the affected seat belt.  
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WARNING  
WARNING  
Do not touch the pre-tensioner  
seat belt assemblies for several  
minutes after they have been  
activated. When the pre-ten-  
sioner seat belt mechanism  
deploys during a collision, the  
pre-tensioner can become hot  
and can burn you.  
• Always wear your seat belt and  
sit properly in your seat.  
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• Do not use the seat belt if it is  
loose or twisted. A loose or  
twisted seat belt will not pro-  
tect you properly in an acci-  
dent.  
• Do not place anything near the  
buckle. This may adversely  
affect the buckle and cause it  
to function improperly.  
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The Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt System  
consists mainly of the following com-  
ponents. Their locations are shown in  
the illustration above:  
CAUTION  
• Always replace your pre-ten-  
sioners after activation or an  
accident.  
Body work on the front area of  
the vehicle may damage the  
pre-tensioner seat belt system.  
Therefore, we recommend the  
system to be serviced by an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
(1) SRS air bag warning light  
(2) Retractor pre-tensioner  
(3) SRS control module  
• NEVER inspect, service, repair  
or replace the pre-tensioners  
yourself. This must be done by  
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
(4) Emergency Fastening Device  
(EFD) (if equipped)  
• Do not hit the seat belt assem-  
blies.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Additional seat belt safety pre-  
cautions  
NOTICE  
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The sensor that activates the SRS • Both the driver's and front passen-  
Information  
Seat belt use during pregnancy  
air bag is connected with the  
pre–tensioner seat belts. The SRS  
air bag warning light on the instru-  
ment panel will illuminate for  
approximately 6 seconds after the  
ignition switch is placed to the ON  
position, and then it should turn off.  
ger's pre-tensioner seat belts may be  
activated in certain frontal or side  
collisions.  
The seat belt should always be used  
during pregnancy. The best way to  
protect your unborn child is to protect  
yourself by always wearing the seat  
belt.  
• The pre-tensioners will be activated  
even if the seat belts are not worn at  
the time of the collision.  
Pregnant women should always wear  
a lap-shoulder seat belt. Place the  
shoulder belt across your chest, rout-  
ed between your breasts and away  
from your neck. Place the lap belt  
below your belly so that it fits SNUGLY  
across your hips and pelvic bone,  
under the rounded part of the belly.  
• When the pre-tensioner seat belts  
are activated, a loud noise may be  
heard and fine dust, which may  
appear to be smoke, may be visible  
in the passenger compartment.  
These are normal operating condi-  
tions and are not hazardous.  
If the pre-tensioner is not working  
properly, the warning light will illu-  
minate even if the SRS air bag is  
not malfunctioning. If the warning  
light does not illuminate, stays illu-  
minated or illuminates when the  
vehicle is being driven, we recom-  
mend the pre-tensioner seat belts  
and/or SRS air bags be inspected  
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer  
as soon as possible.  
• Although it is non-toxic, the fine dust  
may cause skin irritation and should  
not be breathed for prolonged peri-  
ods. Wash all exposed skin areas  
thoroughly after an accident in which  
the pre-tensioner seat belts were acti-  
vated.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious  
injury or death to an unborn  
child during an accident, preg-  
nant women should NEVER  
place the lap portion of the seat  
belt above or over the area of  
the abdomen where the unborn  
child is located.  
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Small children are best protected  
from injury in an accident when prop-  
erly restrained in the rear seat by a  
Child Restraint System that meets the  
requirements of the Safety Standards  
of your country. Before buying any  
Child Restraint System, make sure  
that it has a label certifying that it  
meets Safety Standard of your coun-  
try. The Child Restraint System must  
be appropriate for your child's height  
and weight. Check the label on the  
Child Restraint System for this informa-  
tion. Refer to “Child Restraint Systems”  
in this chapter.  
Seat belt use and children  
WARNING  
Infant and small children  
Most countries have Child Restraint  
System laws which require children to  
travel in approved Child Restraint  
System devices, including booster  
seats.The age at which seat belts can  
be used instead of Child Restraint  
System differs among countries, so  
you should be aware of the specific  
requirements in your country, and  
where you are travelling. Infant and  
Child Restraint System must be prop-  
erly placed and installed in a rear seat.  
ALWAYS properly restrain infants  
and small children in a Child  
Restraint System appropriate for  
the child’s height and weight.  
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To reduce the risk of serious  
injury or death to a child and  
other passengers, NEVER hold a  
child in your lap or arms when  
the vehicle is moving.The violent  
forces created during an acci-  
dent will tear the child from your  
arms and throw the child against  
the interior of the vehicle.  
For more information refer to the “Child  
Restraint Systems” in this chapter.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Larger children  
Seat belt use and injured people  
WARNING  
Children under age 13 and who are  
too large for a booster seat should  
always occupy the rear seat and use  
the available lap/shoulder belts. A  
seat belt should lie across the upper  
thighs and be snug across the shoul-  
der and chest to restrain the child  
safely. Check belt fit periodically. A  
child's squirming could put the belt  
out of position. In the event of an acci-  
dent, children are afforded the best  
safety restrained by a proper Child  
Restraint System in the rear seats.  
A seat belt should be used when an  
injured person is being transported.  
Consult a physician for specific rec-  
ommendations.  
• Always make sure larger chil-  
dren’s seat belts are worn and  
properly adjusted.  
• NEVER allow the shoulder  
belt to contact the child’s  
neck or face.  
One person per belt  
Two people (including children) should  
never attempt to use a single seat belt.  
This could increase the severity of  
injuries in case of an accident.  
• Do not allow more than one  
child to use a single seat belt.  
Do not lie down  
If a larger child over age 13 must be  
seated in the front seat, the child  
must be securely restrained by the  
available lap/shoulder belt and the  
seat should be placed in the rear-  
most position.  
Sitting in a reclined position when  
the vehicle is in motion can be dan-  
gerous. Even when buckled up, the  
protections of your restraint system  
(seat belts and/or air bags) is greatly  
reduced by reclining your seatback.  
If the shoulder belt portion slightly  
touches the child’s neck or face, try  
placing the child closer to the center  
of the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still  
touches their face or neck, they need  
to be returned to an appropriate  
booster seat in the rear seat.  
Seat belts must be snug against your  
hips and chest to work properly.  
During an accident, you could be  
thrown into the seat belt, causing  
neck or other injuries.  
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The more the seat back is reclined,  
the greater the chance for the pas-  
senger's hips to slide under the lap  
belt or the passenger's neck to strike  
the shoulder belt.  
When to replace seat belts  
Care of seat belts  
The entire seat belt assembly or  
assemblies should be replaced if the  
vehicle has been involved in an acci-  
dent. This should be done even if no  
damage is visible.We recommend that  
you consult an authorized HYUNDAI  
dealer.  
Seat belt systems should never be  
disassembled or modified. In addi-  
tion, care should be taken to assure  
that seat belts and belt hardware are  
not damaged by seat hinges, doors  
or other abuse.  
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WARNING  
• NEVER ride with a reclined  
seatback when the vehicle is  
moving.  
Periodic inspection  
All seat belts should be inspected  
periodically for wear or damage of  
any kind. Any damaged parts should  
be replaced as soon as possible.  
• Riding with a reclined seatback  
increases your chance of seri-  
ous or fatal injuries in the event  
of a collision or sudden stop.  
Keep belts clean and dry  
• Driver and passengers should  
always sit well back in their  
seats, properly belted, and with  
the seatbacks upright.  
Seat belts should be kept clean and  
dry. If belts become dirty, they can be  
cleaned by using a mild soap solution  
and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong  
detergents or abrasives should not be  
used because they may damage and  
weaken the fabric.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
CHILD RESTRAIINT SYSTEEM (CRS)  
Most countries have regulations which  
require children to travel in approved  
Child Restraint Systems.  
Child Restraint System (CRS)  
Our recommendation:  
Children always in the rear  
Infants and younger children must be  
restrained in an appropriate rearward-  
facing or forward-facing CRS that has  
first been properly secured to the seat  
of the vehicle. Read and comply with  
the instructions for installation and use  
provided by the manufacturer of the  
Child Restraint System.  
WARNING  
The laws governing the age or  
height/weight restrictions at which seat  
belts can be used instead of Child  
Restraint System differs among coun-  
tries, so you should be aware of the  
specific requirements in your country,  
and where you are travelling.  
Always properly restrain children  
in the vehicle. Children of all ages  
are safer when riding in the rear  
seats. Never place a rearward-  
facing Child Restraint System on  
the front passenger seat, unless  
the air bag is deactivated.  
Child Restraint Systems must be  
properly installed in the vehicle seat.  
Always use a commercially available  
Child Restraint System that meets the  
requirements of your country.  
WARNING  
•
Always follow the Child Restraint  
System manufacturer’s instruc-  
tions for installation and use.  
Children under age 13 should always  
ride in the rear seats and must  
always be properly restrained to min-  
imize the risk of injury in an accident,  
sudden stop or sudden maneuver.  
• Always properly restrain your  
child in the Child Restraint  
System.  
According to accident statistics, chil-  
dren are safer when properly restrained  
in the rear seats than in the front  
seat. Children too large for a Child  
Restraint System must use the seat  
belts provided.  
• Do not use an infant carrier or  
a child safety seat that “hooks”  
over a seatback, it may not pro-  
vide adequate protection in an  
accident.  
• After an accident, we recom-  
mend a HYUNDAI dealer to  
check the Child Restraint  
System, seat belts, ISOFIX  
anchorages and top-tether  
anchorages.  
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Child Restraint System types  
Selecting a Child Restraint  
System (CRS)  
There are three main types of Child  
Restraint Systems: rearward-facing,  
forward-facing and booster Child  
Restraint Systems.  
When selecting a Child Restraint  
System for your child, always:  
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• Make sure the Child Restraint  
System has a label certifying that it  
meets applicable Safety Standards  
of your country.  
They are classified according to the  
child’s age, height and weight.  
A Child Restraint System may only  
be installed if it was approved in  
accordance with the requirements of  
ECE-R44 or ECE-R129.  
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Rearward-facing Child Restraint  
System  
• Select a Child Restraint System  
based on your child’s height and  
weight. The required label or the  
instructions for use typically pro-  
vide this information.  
A rearward-facing Child Restraint  
System provides restraint with the  
seating surface against the back of  
the child. The harness system holds  
the child in place, and in an accident,  
acts to keep the child positioned in the  
Child Restraint Systems and reduce  
the stress to the fragile neck and spinal  
cord.  
• Select a Child Restraint System  
that fits the vehicle seating position  
where it will be used.  
For the suitability of Child Restraint  
Systems on the vehicle's seating  
positions, please refer to the instal-  
lation tables on pages 2-45, 48 and  
49.  
• Read and comply with the warn-  
ings and instructions for installation  
and use provided with the Child  
Restraint System.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
All children under the age of one year  
must always ride in a rearward-facing  
Child Restraint System. There are dif-  
ferent types of rearward-facing Child  
Restraint Systems: infant-only Child  
Restraint Systems can only be used  
rearward-facing. Convertible and 3-in-  
1 Child Restraint Systems typically  
have higher height and weight limits  
for the rearward-facing position, allow-  
ing you to keep your child rearward-  
facing for a longer period of time.  
Booster seats  
A booster seat is a Child Restraint  
System designed to improve the fit of  
the vehicle’s seat belt system. A boost-  
er seat positions the seat belt so that it  
fits properly over the stronger parts of  
your child’s body. Keep your children in  
booster seats until they are big  
enough to fit in a seat belt properly.  
For a seat belt to fit properly, the lap  
belt must lie comfortable across the  
upper thighs, not the stomach. The  
shoulder belt should lie comfortable  
across the shoulder and chest and  
not across the neck or face. Children  
under age 13 must always be proper-  
ly restrained to minimize the risk of  
injury in an accident, sudden stop or  
sudden maneuver.  
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Keep using Child Restraint Systems  
in the rearward-facing position as long  
as children fit within the height and  
weight limits allowed by the Child  
Restraint System's manufacturer.  
Forward-facing Child Restraint  
System  
A forward-facing Child Restraint System  
provides restraint for the child’s body  
with a harness. Keep children in a for-  
ward-facing Child Restraint System  
with a harness until they reach the  
top height or weight limit allowed by  
your Child Restraint System’s manu-  
facturer.  
Once your child outgrows the forward-  
facing Child Restraint System, your  
child is ready for a booster seat.  
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After selecting a proper Child Restraint  
System for your child and checking  
that the Child Restraint System fits  
properly on the seating position, there  
are three general steps for a proper  
installation:  
When installing a Child Restraint  
System, adjust the vehicle seat and  
seatback (up and down, forward and  
rearward) so that your child fits in  
the Child Restraint System in a con-  
fortable manner.  
Installing a Child Restraint  
System (CRS)  
WARNING  
2
Before installing your Child  
Restraint System always:  
• Properly secure the Child Restraint • Secure the child in the Child  
System to the vehicle. All Child  
Restraint Systems must be secured  
to the vehicle with the lap belt or lap  
part of a lap/shoulder belt or with  
the ISOFIX top-tether and/or ISOFIX  
anchorage and/or with the support  
leg.  
Restraint System. Make sure the  
child is properly strapped in the  
Child Restraint System according  
to the Child Restraint System man-  
ufacturer’s instructions.  
Read and follow the instructions  
provided by the manufacturer of  
the Child Restraint System.  
Failure to follow all warnings  
and instructions could increase  
the risk of the SERIOUS INJURY  
or DEATH if an accident occurs.  
CAUTION  
• Make sure the Child Restraint  
System is firmly secured. After  
installing a Child Restraint System  
to the vehicle, push and pull the  
seat forward and from side-to-side  
to verify that it is securely attached  
to the seat. A Child Restraint  
System secured with a seat belt  
should be installed as firmly as  
possible. However, some side-to-  
side movement can be expected.  
A Child Restraint System in a  
closed vehicle can become very  
hot.To prevent burns, check the  
seating surface and buckles  
before placing your child in the  
Child Restraint System.  
WARNING  
If the vehicle headrest prevents  
proper installation of a Child  
Restraint System, the headrest  
of the respective seating posi-  
tion shall be readjusted or  
entirely removed.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
ISOFIX anchorage and top-teth-  
er anchorage (ISOFIX anchorage  
system) for children  
WARNING  
Do not attempt to install a Child  
Restraint System using ISOFIX  
anchorages in the rear center  
seating position. There are no  
ISOFIX anchorages provided for  
this seat. Using the outboard seat  
anchorages, for the CRS installa-  
tion on the rear center seating  
position, can damage the anchor-  
ages.  
The ISOFIX system holds a Child  
Restraint System during driving and in  
an accident.This system is designed to  
make installation of the Child Restraint  
System easier and reduce the possi-  
bility of improperly installing your  
Child Restraint System. The ISOFIX  
system uses anchors in the vehicle  
and attachments on the Child  
Restraint System. The ISOFIX sys-  
tem eliminates the need to use seat  
belts to secure the Child Restraint  
System to the rear seats.  
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ISOFIX anchorages have been pro-  
vided in the left and right outboard  
rear seating positions. Their locations  
are shown in the illustration.  
ISOFIX anchorages are metal bars  
built into the vehicle. There are two  
lower anchors for each ISOFIX seat-  
ing position that will accommodate a  
Child Restraint System with lower  
attachments.  
To use the ISOFIX system in your vehi-  
cle, you must have a Child Restraint  
System with ISOFIX attachments.  
The Child Restraint System manu-  
facturer will provide you with instruc-  
tions on how to use the Child  
Restraint System with its attach-  
ments for the ISOFIX anchorages.  
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Securing a Child Restraint  
System with the “ISOFIX  
Anchorage System”  
ISOFIX Anchorage  
Position Indicator  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions  
when using the ISOFIX system:  
To install an i-Size or ISOFIX-compat-  
ible Child Restraint System in either of  
the rear outboard seating positions:  
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• Read and follow all installation  
instructions provided with  
your Child Restraint System.  
ISOFIX Anchorage  
1. Move the seat belt buckle away  
from the ISOFIX anchorages.  
• To prevent the child from reach-  
ing and taking hold of unre-  
tracted 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.  
2. Move any other objects away from  
the anchorages that could prevent  
a secure connection between the  
Child Restraint System and the  
ISOFIX anchorages.  
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ISOFIX anchorages are located  
between the seatback and the seat  
cushion of the rear seat left and right  
outboard seating positions, indicated  
3. Place the Child Restraint System  
on the vehicle seat, then attach the  
seat to the ISOFIX anchorages  
according to the instructions provid-  
ed by the Child Restraint System  
manufacturer.  
by the symbols  
.
• NEVER attach more than one  
Child Restraint System to a  
single anchorage. This could  
cause the anchor or attach-  
ment to come loose or break.  
To use the ISOFIX anchorages, push  
the upper portion of the ISOFIX  
anchorage cover.  
4. Follow the instructions of the Child  
Restraint System's manufacturer  
for proper installation and connec-  
tion of the ISOFIX attachments on  
the Child Restraint System to the  
ISOFIX anchorages.  
• Always have the ISOFIX sys-  
tem inspected by your dealer  
after an accident. An accident  
can damage the ISOFIX system  
and may not properly secure  
the Child Restraint System.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Securing a Child Restraint  
System seat with “Top-tether  
Anchorage” system  
WARNING  
Take the following precautions  
when installing the top-tether:  
• Read and follow all installation  
instructions provided with  
your Child Restraint System.  
• NEVER attach more than one  
Child Restraint System to a  
single  
ISOFIX  
top-tether  
anchorage. This could cause  
the anchorage or attachment  
to come loose or break.  
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1. Route the Child Restraint System  
top-tether strap over the seatback.  
Placing the top tether strap, please  
follow the instructions of the Child  
Restraint System manufacturer.  
• Do not attach the top-tether to  
anything other than the cor-  
rect top-tether anchorage. It  
may not work properly if  
attached to something else.  
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Top-tether anchorages for Child  
Restraint Systems are located on the  
rear of the seatbacks.  
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.  
• Child Restraint System anchor-  
ages are designed to withstand  
only those loads imposed by  
correctly fitted Child Restraint  
System.  
Under no circumstances are  
they to be used for adult seat  
belts or harnesses or for attach-  
ing other items or equipment to  
the vehicle.  
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Suitability of each seating position for ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems according to ECE regulations  
Vehicle ISOFIX Positions  
Mass Group  
Size Class  
Fixture  
Rear Outboard  
(Driver side)  
Rear Outboard  
(Passenger side)  
2
Front Passenger  
Rear Center  
F
G
E
ISO/L1  
ISO/L2  
ISO/R1  
ISO/R1  
ISO/R2  
ISO/R3  
ISO/R2  
ISO/R3  
ISO/F2  
ISO/F2X  
ISO/F3  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
X
X
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Carrycot  
X
X
0 : UP to 10kg  
IL  
IL  
E
IL  
IL  
IL  
IL  
0+ : UP to 13kg  
D
C
D
C
B
IL  
IL  
IL  
IL  
IL  
IL  
I : 9 to 18kg  
IUF + IL  
IUF + IL  
IUF + IL  
IUF + IL  
IUF + IL  
IUF + IL  
B1  
A
IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX Forward-Facing Child Restraint Systems of  
universal category approved for use in the mass group.  
A - ISO/F3: Full-Height Forward-Facing toddler Child Restraint System  
(height 720mm)  
IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems given in the  
attached list. These ISOFIX CRS are those of the "specific vehicle",  
"restricted" or "semi-universal" categories.  
B - ISO/F2: Reduced-Height Forward-Facing toddler Child Restraint  
System (height 650mm)  
B1 - ISO/F2X: Reduced-Height Second Version Back Surface Shape  
Forward-Facing toddler Child Restraint System (height 650mm)  
X = ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX Child Restraint System in  
this mass group and/or this size class.  
C - ISO/R3: Full-Size Rearward-Facing toddler Child Restraint System  
D - ISO/R2: Reduced-Size Rearward-Facing toddler Child Restraint System  
E - ISO/R1: Infant-Size Rearward-Facing Child Restraint System  
* Both ISO/R2 and ISO/R3 are able to be set up only at the foremost  
position of the passenger seat.  
F - ISO/L1: Left Lateral Facing position Child Restraint System (carry-cot)  
G - ISO/L2: Right Lateral Facing position Child Restraint System (carry-cot)  
* ISOFIX Child Restraint System size classes and fixtures  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Securing a Child Restraint  
System with a lap/shoulder belt  
i
Information  
When using the rear center seat belt,  
you should also refer to the “3-point  
Rear Center Seat Belt” in this chapter.  
When not using the ISOFIX system,  
all Child Restraint Systems must be  
secured to a rear seat with the lap  
part of a lap/shoulder belt.  
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Installing a Child Restraint System  
with a lap/shoulder belt  
To install a Child Restraint System  
on the rear seats, do the following:  
1. Place the Child Restraint System  
on a rear seat and route the lap/  
shoulder belt around or through the  
Child Restraint System, following  
the Child Restraint System manu-  
facturer’s instructions.  
Make sure the seat belt webbing is  
not twisted.  
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To remove the Child Restraint System,  
press the release button on the buckle  
and then pull the lap/shoulder belt out  
of the Child Restraint System and  
allow the seat belt to retract fully.  
2
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2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch 3. Remove as much slack from the  
into the buckle. Listen for the dis-  
tinct “click” sound.  
belt as possible by pushing down  
on the Child Restraint System while  
feeding the shoulder belt back into  
the retractor.  
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Information  
4. Push and pull on the Child Restraint  
System to confirm that the seat belt  
is holding it firmly in place.  
Position the release button so that it is  
easy to access in case of an emergency.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Suitability of each seating position for "universal" category belted Child Restraint Systems according to  
ECE regulations  
Seating Position  
Second Row  
Mass Group  
Front passenger  
Outboard  
Center  
(3 POINT BELT)  
Outboard  
Right  
Outboard Left  
Group 0  
(0-9months)  
up to 10kg  
U*  
U*  
U*  
U*  
U*  
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
U
Group 0 +  
(0-2years)  
up to 13kg  
9 to 18kg  
Group I  
(9months-4years)  
Group II  
(15 to 25kg)  
15 to 25kg  
22 to 36kg  
Group III  
(22 to 36kg)  
U : Suitable for "universal" category Child Restraint Systems approved for use in this mass group  
U* : Suitable for "universal" category Child Restraint Systems with seat back adjusted to the most upright position  
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i-Size Child Restraint Systems according to ECE regulations  
Seating Position  
Second Row  
Mass Group  
2
Front passenger  
Outboard  
Outboard  
Right  
Outboard Left  
Center  
i-size Child Restraint Systems  
X
i-U  
X
i-U  
i-U : Suitable for i-Size "universal" Child Restraint Systems forward and rearward-facing  
i-UF : Suitable for forward-facing i-Size "universal" Child Restraint Systems only  
X
: Seat position not suitable for i-size Child Restraint Systems  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
AIR BAG - SUPPLEMENTAAL RESTRAAIINT SYSTEM  
1. Driver’s front air bag  
2. Passenger’s front air bag*  
3. Side air bag*  
4. Curtain air bag*  
5. Front passenger air bag ON/OFF  
switch*  
* : if equipped  
The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.  
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The vehicles are equipped with a  
Supplemental Air Bag System for the  
driver’s seat and front passenger’s  
seats.  
WARNING  
AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
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ALWAYS use seat belts Child Restraint Systems - every trip, every  
time, everyone! Even with air bags, you can be seriously injured or  
killed in a collision if you are improperly belted or not wearing your  
seat belt when the air bag inflates.  
The front air bags are designed to  
supplement the three-point seat  
belts. For these air bags to provide  
protection, the seat belts must be  
worn at all times when driving.  
NEVER place a child in any Child Restraint System or booster seat in  
the front passenger seat, unless the air bag is deactivated.  
You can be severely injured or killed  
in an accident if you are not wearing  
a seat belt. Air bags are designed to  
supplement seat belts, but do not  
replace them. Also, air bags are not  
designed to deploy in every collision.  
In some accidents, the seat belts are  
the only restraint protecting you.  
An inflating air bag could forcefully strike the infant or child causing  
serious or fatal injuries.  
ABC - Always Buckle Children under age 13 in the back seat. It is the  
safest place for children of any age to ride. If a child age 13 or older  
must be seated in the front seat, he or she must be properly belted  
and the seat should be moved as far back as possible.  
All occupants should sit upright with the seatback in an upright posi-  
tion, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs com-  
fortably extended and their feet on the floor until the vehicle is parked  
and the engine is turned off. If an occupant is out of position during  
an accident, the rapidly deploying air bag may forcefully contact the  
occupant causing serious or fatal injuries.  
You and your passengers should never sit or lean unnecessarily  
close to the air bags or lean against the door or center console.  
Move your seat as far back as possible from front air bags, while still  
maintaining control of the vehicle.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Your vehicle is equipped with a  
Supplemental Restraint System  
(SRS) and lap/shoulder belts at both  
the driver and passenger seating  
positions.  
Where are the air bags?  
(Continued)  
Driver’s and passenger’s front  
air bags (if equipped)  
• Move your seat as far back as  
possible from front air bags,  
while still maintaining control  
of the vehicle.  
■ Driver’s front air bag  
The SRS consists of air bags which  
are located in the center of the steer-  
ing wheel and the passenger's side  
front panel pad above the glove box.  
• Never lean against the door or  
center console.  
• Do not allow the front passen-  
ger to place their feet or legs on  
the dashboard.  
The air bags are labeled with the let-  
ters “AIR BAG” embossed on the pad  
covers.  
• No objects (such as crash pad  
cover, cellular phone holder,  
cup holder, perfume or stickers)  
should be placed over or near  
the air bag modules on the  
steering wheel, instrument  
panel, windshield glass, and  
the front passenger's panel  
above the glove box. Such  
objects could cause harm if the  
vehicle is in a crash severe  
enough to cause the air bags to  
deploy.  
The purpose of the SRS is to provide  
the vehicle's driver and front passen-  
gers with additional protection than  
that offered by the seat belt system  
alone in case of a frontal impact of  
sufficient severity.  
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■ Passenger’s front air bag  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious  
injury or death from inflating front  
air bags, take the following pre-  
cautions:  
OTL035039  
• Seat belts must be worn at all  
times to help keep occupants  
positioned properly.  
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OTLE035086  
OTLE035085  
Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF  
switch (if equipped)  
To deactivate the passenger’s front To reactivate the passenger’s front  
air bag: air bag:  
The purpose of the switch is to dis- Insert the key or a similar rigid device Insert the key or a similar rigid device  
able the passenger’s front air bag in into the passenger’s front air bag into the passenger’s front air bag  
order to transport occupants who are ON/OFF switch and turn it to the ON/OFF switch and turn it to the ON  
at increased risk for air bag-related OFF position. The passenger air bag position. The passenger air bag ON  
injury due to age, size, or medical OFF indicator ( ) will illuminate and indicator ( ) will illuminate and stay  
condition.  
stay on until the passenger’s front air on for 60 seconds.  
bag is reactivated.  
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Information  
The passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF  
indicator illuminates for about 4 sec-  
onds after the ignition switch is placed  
in the ON position.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Side air bags (if equipped)  
WARNING  
WARNING  
Never allow an adult passenger  
to ride in the front passenger  
seat when the passenger air  
bag OFF indicator is illuminat-  
ed. During a collision, the air  
bag will not inflate if the indica-  
tor is illuminated. Turn on the  
passenger’s front air bag or  
have your passenger move to  
the rear seat.  
If the passenger’s front air bag  
ON/OFF switch malfunctions,  
the following conditions may  
occur:  
• The air bag warning light (  
on the instrument panel will  
)
illuminate.  
• The passenger air bag OFF  
indicator ( ) will not illumi-  
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nate and the ON indicator (  
)
will come on and go off after  
approximately 60 seconds.  
The passenger’s front air bag  
will inflate in a frontal impact  
even though the passenger’s  
front air bag ON/OFF switch is  
set to the OFF position.  
• We recommend that an author-  
ized HYUNDAI dealer inspect  
the passenger’s front air bag  
ON/OFF switch and the SRS air  
bag system as soon as possi-  
ble.  
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Your vehicle is equipped with a side air  
bag in each front seat. The purpose of  
the air bag is to provide the vehicle’s  
driver and the front passenger with  
additional protection than that offered  
by the seat belt alone.  
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The side air bags are designed to  
deploy during certain side impact col-  
lisions, depending on the crash  
severity, angle, speed and point of  
impact.  
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• 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 place any objects  
between the door and the  
seat. They may become dan-  
gerous projectiles if the side  
air bag inflates.  
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The side air bags on both sides of the  
vehicle are designed to deploy when a  
rollover is detected by a rollover sen-  
sor. (if equipped with rollover sensor)  
• Do not install any accessories  
on the side or near the side air  
bags.  
• Hold the steering wheel at the 9  
o’clock and 3 o’clock positions,  
to minimize the risk of injuries  
to your hands and arms.  
The side air bags are not designed to  
deploy in all side impact or rollover  
situations.  
• Do not put any objects  
between the side air bag label  
and seat cushion. It could  
cause harm if the vehicle is in  
a crash severe enough to  
cause the air bags to deploy.  
• Do not use any accessory  
seat covers.This could reduce  
or prevent the effectiveness  
of the system.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious  
injury or death from an inflating  
side air bag, take the following  
precautions:  
• Do not place any objects over  
the air bag or between the air  
bag and yourself. Also, do not  
attach any objects around the  
area the air bag inflates such  
as the door, side door glass,  
front and rear pillar.  
• Do not cause impact to the  
doors when the ignition switch  
is in the ON position or this  
may cause the side air bags to  
inflate.  
• Seat belts must be worn at all  
times to help keep occupants  
positioned properly.  
• If the seat or seat cover is  
damaged, we recommend that  
the system be serviced by an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
(Continued)  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
They are designed to help protect the  
heads of the front seat occupants  
and the rear outboard seat occupants  
in certain side impact collisions.  
Curtain air bags (if equipped)  
(Continued)  
• Properly secure Child Restraint  
System as far away from the  
door as possible.  
The curtain air bags are designed to  
deploy during certain side impact  
collisions, depending on the crash  
severity, angle, speed and impact.  
• Do not place any objects over  
the air bag. Also, do not attach  
any objects around the area the  
air bag inflates such as the  
door, side door glass, front and  
rear pillar, roof side rail.  
The curtain air bags on both sides of the  
vehicle are designed to deploy when a  
rollover is detected by a rollover sensor.  
(if equipped with rollover sensor)  
• Do not hang hard or breakable  
objects on the clothes hanger.  
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The curtain air bags are not designed  
to deploy in all side impact or rollover  
situations.  
• 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.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious  
injury or death from an inflating  
curtain air bags, take the follow-  
ing precautions:  
• Do not open or repair the side  
curtain air bags.  
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• All seat occupants must wear  
seat belts at all times to help  
keep occupants positioned  
properly.  
Curtain air bags are located along  
both sides of the roof rails above the  
front and rear doors.  
(Continued)  
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(9) Side impact sensors  
SRS warning light  
How does the air bags system  
operate?  
(10) Side pressure sensors  
(11) Emergency Fastening Device  
(EFD)  
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(12) Passenger’s front air bag OFF  
indicator (front passenger's  
seat only)  
The SRS (Supplement Restraint  
System) air bag warning light on the  
instrument panel displays the air bag  
symbol depicted in the illustration. The  
system checks the air bag electrical  
system for malfunctions.The light indi-  
cates that there is a potential problem  
with your air bag system, which could  
include your side and/or curtain air  
bags used for rollover protection (if  
equipped with rollover sensor).  
(13) Passenger’s front air bag  
ON/OFF switch  
The SRSCM continually monitors all  
SRS components while the ignition  
switch is ON to determine if a crash  
impact is severe enough to require  
air bag deployment or pre-tensioner  
seat belt deployment.  
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The SRS consists of the following  
components:  
(1) Driver's front air bag module  
(2) Passenger's front air bag module  
(3) Side air bag modules  
(4) Curtain air bag modules  
(5) Retractor pre-tensioner assem-  
blies  
(6) Air bag warning light  
(7) SRS control module (SRSCM)/  
Rollover sensor  
(8) Front impact sensors  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
During a moderate to severe frontal • Air bag deployment depends on a  
WARNING  
collision, sensors will detect the vehi-  
cle’s rapid deceleration. If the rate of  
deceleration is high enough, the con-  
trol unit will inflate the front air bags,  
at the time and with the force needed.  
number of factors including vehicle  
speed, angles of impact and the  
density and stiffness of the vehicles  
or objects which your vehicle  
impacts during a collision. The  
determining factors are not limited  
to those mentioned above.  
If your SRS malfunctions, the  
air bag may not inflate properly  
during an accident increasing  
the risk of serious injury or  
death.  
The front air bags help protect the driv-  
er and front passenger by responding  
If any of the following condi-  
tions occur, your SRS is mal-  
functioning:  
to frontal impacts in which seat belts • The front air bags will completely  
alone cannot provide adequate  
restraint. When needed, the side air  
bags help provide protection in the  
event of a side impact or rollover by  
supporting the side upper body area.  
inflate and deflate in an instant. It is  
virtually impossible for you to see  
the air bags inflate during an acci-  
dent. It is much more likely that you  
will simply see the deflated air bags  
hanging out of their storage com-  
partments after the collision.  
• The light does not turn on for  
approximately six seconds  
when the ignition switch is in  
the ON position.  
• Air bags are activated (able to inflate  
if necessary) only when the ignition  
switch is in the ON position.  
• The light stays on after illumi-  
nating for approximately six  
seconds.  
• In addition to inflating in serious  
side collisions, vehicles equipped  
with a rollover sensor, side and/or  
curtain air bags will inflate if the  
sensing system detects a rollover.  
• Air bags inflate in the event of certain  
frontal or side collisions to help pro-  
tect the occupants from serious  
physical injury.  
• The light comes on while the  
vehicle is in motion.  
• The light blinks when the  
engine is running.  
When a rollover is detected, curtain  
air bags will remain inflated longer  
to help provide protection from ejec-  
tion, especially when used in con-  
junction with the seat belts. (if  
equipped with a rollover sensor)  
• There is no single speed at which the  
air bags will inflate. Generally, air bags  
are designed to inflate based upon  
the severity of a collision and its direc-  
tion. These two factors determine  
whether the sensors produce an elec-  
tronic deployment/inflation signal.  
We recommend that an author-  
ized HYUNDAI dealer inspect the  
SRS as soon as possible if any  
of these conditions occur.  
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■ Driver’s front air bag (1)  
• To help provide protection, the air You can take steps to reduce the risk  
bags must inflate rapidly.The speed of being injured by an inflating air  
of air bag inflation is a consequence bag. The greatest risk is sitting too  
of extremely short time in which to close to the air bag. An air bag needs  
inflate the air bag between the space to inflate. It is recommended  
occupant and the vehicle structures that drivers sit as far as possible  
before the occupant impacts those between the center of the steering  
structures. This speed of inflation wheel and the chest while still main-  
reduces the risk of serious or life- taining control of the vehicle.  
threatening injuries and is thus a  
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necessary part of air bag design.  
However, the rapid air bag inflation  
can also cause injuries which can  
include facial abrasions, bruises  
and broken bones because the  
inflation speed also causes the air  
bags to expand with a great deal of  
force.  
OLMB033054  
When the SRSCM detects a suffi-  
ciently severe impact to the front of  
the vehicle, it will automatically  
deploy the front air bags.  
• There are even circumstances  
under which contact with the air  
bag can cause fatal injuries, espe-  
cially if the occupant is positioned  
excessively close to the air bag.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
■ Driver’s front air bag (2)  
■ Driver’s front air bag (3)  
WARNING  
To prevent objects from becom-  
ing dangerous projectiles when  
the passenger's air bag inflates:  
• Do not install or place any  
objects (drink holder, CD hold-  
er, stickers, etc.) on the front  
passenger's panel above the  
glove box where the passen-  
ger's air bag is located.  
OLMB033056  
■ Passenger’s front air bag  
OLMB033055  
• Do not install a container of  
liquid air freshener near the  
instrument cluster or on the  
instrument panel surface.  
Upon deployment, tear seams mold-  
ed directly into the pad covers will  
separate under pressure from the  
expansion of the air bags. Further  
opening of the covers allows full  
inflation of the air bags.  
A fully inflated air bag, in combina-  
tion with a properly worn seat belt,  
slows the driver's or the front pas-  
senger's forward motion, reducing  
the risk of head and chest injury.  
OLMB033057  
After complete inflation, the air bag  
immediately starts deflating, enabling  
the driver to maintain forward visibili-  
ty and the ability to steer or operate  
other controls.  
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What to expect after an air bag  
inflates  
(Continued)  
WARNING  
• Always wash exposed skin  
areas thoroughly with cold  
water and mild soap.  
After a frontal or side air bag inflates,  
it will deflate very quickly. Air bag  
inflation will not prevent the driver  
from seeing out of the windshield or  
being able to steer. Curtain air bags  
may remain partially inflated for  
some time after they deploy.  
After an air bag inflates, take  
the following precautions:  
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• Open your windows and doors  
as soon as possible after  
impact to reduce prolonged  
exposure to the smoke and  
powder released by the inflat-  
ing air bag.  
• We recommend that an author-  
ized HYUNDAI dealer replace  
the air bag immediately after  
deployment. Air bags are  
designed to be used only once.  
• Do not touch the air bag stor-  
age area’s internal compo-  
nents immediately after an air  
bag has inflated. The parts  
that come into contact with an  
inflating air bag may be very  
hot.  
(Continued)  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Noise and smoke from inflating  
air bag  
Do not install a Child Restraint  
System on the front passenger  
seat  
WARNING  
When the air bags inflate, they make  
a loud noise and may produce smoke  
and powder in the air inside of the  
vehicle. This is normal and is a result  
of the ignition of the air bag inflator.  
After the air bag inflates, you may feel  
substantial discomfort in breathing  
because of the contact of your chest  
with both the seat belt and the air  
bag, as well as from breathing the  
smoke and powder. The powder may  
aggravate asthma for some people. If  
you experience breathing problems  
after an air bag deployment, seek  
medical attention immediately.  
NEVER use a rearward facing  
Child Restraint System on a seat  
protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG  
in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS  
INJURY to the CHILD can occur.  
■ Type A  
OYDESA2042  
■ Type B  
Though the smoke and powder are  
nontoxic, they may cause irritation to  
the skin, eyes, nose, throat, etc. If this  
is the case, wash and rinse with cold  
water immediately and seek medical  
attention if the symptoms persist.  
OLM034310  
Never install a Child Restraint System  
in the front passenger seat, unless the  
air bag is deactivated  
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Air bag collision sensors  
WARNING  
Why didn’t my air bag go off in  
a collision?  
(Continued)  
• Place the ignition switch to  
the LOCK/OFF or ACC posi-  
tion, when the vehicle is being  
towed to prevent inadvertent  
air bag deployment.  
There are certain types of accidents  
in which the air bag would not be  
expected to provide additional protec-  
tion. These include rear impacts, sec-  
ond or third collisions in multiple  
impact accidents, as well as low  
speed impacts. Damage to the vehicle  
indicates a collision energy absorp-  
tion, and is not an indicator of whether  
or not an air bag should have inflated.  
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To reduce the risk of an air bag  
deploying unexpectedly and  
causing serious injury or death:  
• We recommend that all air bag  
repairs are conducted by an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
•
Do not hit or allow any objects to  
impact the locations where air  
bags or sensors are installed.  
• Do not perform maintenance  
on or around the air bag sen-  
sors. If the location or angle of  
the sensors is altered, the air  
bags may deploy when they  
should not or may not deploy  
when they should.  
• Do not install bumper guards or  
replace the bumper with a non-  
genuine part.This may adverse-  
ly affect the collision and air  
bag deployment performance.  
(Continued)  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
1. SRS control module  
2. Front impact sensor  
3. Side pressure sensor (front)  
4. Side impact sensor (rear)  
OTLE035044/OTL035045/OTLE035046/OTL035047/OTL035048  
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Although the driver’s and front pas-  
senger’s air bags are designed to  
inflate in frontal collisions, they also  
may inflate in other types of colli-  
sions if the front impact sensors  
detect a sufficient impact. Side and  
curtain air bags are designed to  
inflate in side impact collisions, but  
they may inflate in other collisions if  
the side impact sensors detect a suf-  
ficient impact.  
Air bag inflation conditions  
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OTL035071  
Also, the side and curtain air bags are  
designed to inflate when a rollover is  
detected by a rollover sensor. (if  
equipped with rollover sensor)  
OTL035070  
Front air bags  
If the vehicle chassis is impacted by  
bumps or objects on unimproved  
roads, the air bags may deploy. Drive  
carefully on unimproved roads or on  
surfaces not designed for vehicle  
traffic to prevent unintended air bag  
deployment.  
Front air bags are designed to inflate  
in a frontal collision depending on  
the severity, speed or angles of  
impact of the front collision.  
OTL035074  
Side and curtain air bags  
Side and curtain air bags are  
designed to inflate when an impact is  
detected by side collision sensors  
depending on the severity, speed or  
angles of impact resulting from a  
side impact collision.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
Air bag non-inflation conditions  
OTL035065  
OTL035067  
Front air bags are not designed to Front air bags may not inflate in side  
inflate in rear collisions, because impact collisions, because occupants  
occupants are moved backward by move in the direction of the collision,  
the force of the impact. In this case, and thus in side impacts, front air bag  
inflated air bags would not provide deployment would not provide addi-  
OTL035066  
In certain low-speed collisions the air  
bags may not deploy. The air bags  
are designed not to deploy in such  
cases because they may not provide  
benefits beyond the protection of the  
seat belts.  
any additional benefit.  
tional occupant protection.  
However, side and curtain air bags  
may inflate depending on the severity,  
vehicle speed and angles of impact.  
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OTL035069  
OTL035064  
OTL035068  
In an angled collision, the force of Just before impact, drivers often Front air bags may not inflate in  
impact may direct the occupants in a brake heavily. Such heavy braking rollover accidents because front air  
direction where the air bags would lowers the front portion of the vehicle bag deployment would not provide  
not be able to provide any additional causing it to “ride” under a vehicle additional occupant protection.  
benefit, and thus the sensors may with a higher ground clearance. Air  
not deploy any air bags.  
bags may not inflate in this "under-  
ride" situation because deceleration  
forces that are detected by sensors  
may be significantly reduced by such  
“underride” collisions.  
i
• Vehicles equipped with rollover sensor  
Information  
The side and curtain air bags may  
inflate in a rollover situation, when it is  
detected by the rollover sensor.  
• Vehicles not equipped with rollover  
sensor  
The side and/or curtain air bags may  
inflate when the vehicle is rolled over  
by a side impact collision, if the vehicle  
is equipped with side and/or curtain  
air bags.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
SRS care  
(Continued)  
The SRS is virtually maintenance-  
free and there are no parts you can  
safely service by yourself. If the SRS  
air bag warning light does not illumi-  
nate when the ignition switch is in the  
ON position, or continuously remains  
on, we recommend that the system  
be immediately inspected by an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
• Do not place objects over or  
near the air bag modules on the  
steering wheel, instrument  
panel, and the front passenger's  
panel above the glove box.  
• Clean the air bag pad covers  
with a soft cloth moistened  
with plain water. Solvents or  
cleaners could adversely affect  
the air bag covers and proper  
deployment of the system.  
We recommend any work on the SRS  
system, such as removing, installing,  
repairing, or any work on the steering  
wheel, the front passenger's panel,  
front seats and roof rails be performed  
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
Improper handling of the SRS system  
may result in serious personal injury.  
OTL035063  
Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle  
collides with objects such as utility  
poles or trees, where the point of  
impact is concentrated and the colli-  
sion energy is absorbed by the vehi-  
cle structure.  
• We recommend that inflated  
air bags be replaced by an  
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
• If components of the air bag  
system must be discarded, or if  
the vehicle must be scrapped,  
certain safety precautions must  
be observed. Consult an author-  
ized HYUNDAI dealer for the  
necessary information. Failure  
to follow these precautions  
could increase the risk of per-  
sonal injury.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of serious  
injury or death take the follow-  
ing precautions:  
• Do not attempt to modify or  
disconnect the SRS compo-  
nents or wiring, including the  
addition of any kind of badges  
to the pad covers or modifica-  
tions to the body structure.  
(Continued)  
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Adding equipment to or modify-  
ing your air bag equipped vehicle  
Additional safety precautions  
Air bag 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 crash or  
emergency stop can be thrown  
against the inside of the vehicle,  
against other occupants, or be ejected  
from the 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 air bag system.  
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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 crash  
OTL035049L  
Air bag warning labels are attached  
to alert the passengers of potential  
risks of the air bag system.  
Do not modify the front seats.  
Modification of the front seats could  
interfere with the operation of the sup-  
plemental restraint system sensing  
components or side air bags.  
Be sure to read all of the information  
about the air bags that are installed on  
your vehicle in this Owner’s Manual.  
Do not place items under the front  
seats. Placing items under the front  
seats could interfere with the opera-  
tion of the supplemental restraint sys-  
tem sensing components and wiring  
harnesses.  
Do not cause impact to the doors.  
Impact to the doors when the ignition  
switch is in the ON position may cause  
the air bags to inflate.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
ACTIVE HOOOD LIFT SSYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)  
The active hood lift system can  
reduce a risk of injury to pedestrians  
by raising the hood in certain acci-  
dent situations. The active hood lift  
system has the additional deforma-  
tion space under the hood, which is  
made available for subsequent head  
impact.  
Possible activation situations  
i
Information  
An impact may be detected in a  
frontal collision with animals, trash  
cans or others, not with pedestrians.  
The active hood lift system is activat-  
ed in the following situations:  
• The ignition switch is in the on posi-  
tion and the vehicle speed is approx-  
imately between 25 km/h (15.5 mph)  
and 50 km/h (31 mph).  
OTLE035091  
• The active hood lift system is  
designed to work in a frontal colli-  
sion depending on the intensity,  
speed or angles of impact of the  
front collision.  
i
Information  
• Do not arbitrarily repair the active  
hood lift system after its activation.  
We recommend you to have the sys-  
tem repaired by an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer.  
OTLE035092  
• The vehicle falls from a high loca-  
tion, such as falling into the gutter.  
• The vehicle is involved in a certain  
high-speed frontal/angled collision,  
striking other vehicles or barriers.  
• If you change or repair the front  
bumper, we recommend that the  
system be checked by an authorized  
HYUNDAI dealer.  
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Non-activation situations  
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OTLE035093  
OTLE035096  
OTLE035097  
• The vehicle is involved in an • The pedestrian lies on the road.  
angled frontal collision, striking the  
• The front bumper is damaged or  
pedestrian.  
modified.  
• The pedestrian has an object to  
absorb shocks, such as a suit  
case, a cart, or a stroller.  
OTLE035094  
OTLE035095  
• The vehicle is involved in a side/rear  
collision or a rollover. The active  
hood lift system activates only in a  
frontal collision.  
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Safety system of your vehicle  
System malfunction  
NOTICE  
■ Type A  
■ Type B  
The below situations may cause a  
malfunction with the active hood  
lift system.  
• Do not remove or change the  
components and the wiring of  
the active hood system.  
• Do not change the front bumper  
or the body structure.  
• Do not install or assemble any  
aftermarket accessory on the  
front bumper or cover.  
OTLE035098/OTLE035099  
• When replacing tires, make sure  
they are the same size as your  
original tires. If you drive with  
different tire or wheel sizes, the  
active hood lift system may not  
work normally.  
The warning message appears on the  
LCD display, when there is a malfunc-  
tion with the active hood lift system.  
The warning message indicates that  
the active hood lift system may not  
properly operate to protect the pedes-  
trians.  
In this case, we recommend you to  
immediately have the system checked  
by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.  
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