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OWNER'S MANUALOperationMaintenanceSpecificationsAll information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication.However, Hyundai reserves the right to make changes at any time so thatour policy of continual product improvement may be carried out.This manual applies to all models of this vehicle and includes descriptionsand explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result,you may find material in this manual that does not apply to your specificvehicle.Please note that some models are equipped with Right-Hand Drive (RHD).The explanations and illustrations for some operations in RHD models areopposite of those written in this manual.
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F2Your Hyundai should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect the perform-ance, safety or durability of your Hyundai and may, in addition, violate conditions of the limited war-ranties covering the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in violation of regulations establishedby the Department of Transportation and other government agencies in your country.Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components. It is possiblefor an improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio or cellular telephone to adversely affect electronicsystems. For this reason, we recommend that you carefully follow the radio manufacturer's instruc-tions or consult your Hyundai dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions if you chooseto install one of these devices.CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAITWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE INSTALLATION
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F3This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE.These titles indicate the following:✽ NOTICEThis indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNINGWARNINGThis indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or otherpersons if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning.CAUTIONThis indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment if thecaution is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution.
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F4FOREWORDThank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating people who driveHyundais. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each Hyundai we build is something of which we're veryproud.Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested that you read it care-fully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car.The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorized Hyundai deal-er. Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be required.HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANYNote : Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual, if you sell this Hyundai, please leave the man-ual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you.Copyright 2013 Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrievalsystem or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Hyundai Motor Company.CAUTIONSevere engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet Hyundaispecifications.You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifications listed on Page 8-4 in theVehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual.
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12345678IIntroductionYour vehicle at a glanceSafety system of your vehicleFeatures of your vehicleDriving your vehicleWhat to do in an emergencyMaintenanceSpecifications & Consumer informationIndextable of contents
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1How to use this manual / 1-2Fuel requirements / 1-2Vehicle handling instructions / 1-6Vehicle break-in process / 1-6Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-7Introduction
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Introduction21We want to help you get the greatestpossible driving pleasure from your vehi-cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist youin many ways. We strongly recommendthat you read the entire manual. In orderto minimize the chance of death or injury,you must read the WARNING and CAU-TION sections in the manual.Illustrations complement the words in thismanual to best explain how to enjoy yourvehicle. By reading your manual, you willlearn about features, important safetyinformation, and driving tips under vari-ous road conditions.The general layout of the manual is pro-vided in the Table of Contents. A goodplace to start is the index; it has an alpha-betical listing of all information in yourmanual.Sections: This manual has eight sectionsplus an index. Each section begins with abrief list of contents so you can tell at aglance if that section has the informationyou want.You’ll find various WARNINGS, CAU-TIONS, and NOTICES in this manual.These were prepared to enhance yourpersonal safety.You should carefully readand follow ALL procedures and recom-mendations provided in these WARN-INGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES.✽ NOTICEA NOTICE indicates interesting or help-ful information is being provided.Gasoline engineUnleadedFor EuropeFor the optimal vehicle performance, werecommend you to use unleaded gaso-line with an octane rating of RON(Research Octane Number) 95 /AKI (AntiKnock Index) 91 or higher.You may use unleaded gasoline with anoctane rating of RON 91~94/AKI 87~90but it may result in slight performancereduction of the vehicle.Except EuropeYour new vehicle is designed to use onlyunleaded fuel having an Octane Ratingof RON (Research Octane Number) 91 /AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher.Your new vehicle is designed to obtainmaximum performance with UNLEADEDFUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis-sions and spark plug fouling.HOW TO USE THIS MANUALWARNINGA WARNING indicates a situation inwhich harm, serious bodily injury ordeath could result if the warning isignored.CAUTIONA CAUTION indicates a situation inwhich damage to your vehicle couldresult if the caution is ignored.FUEL REQUIREMENTS
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1 3IntroductionLeaded (if equipped)For some countries, your vehicle isdesigned to use leaded gasoline. Whenyou are going to use leaded gasoline,ask to an authorized HYUNDAI dealerwhether leaded gasoline in your vehicleis available or not.Octane Rating of leaded gasoline issame with unleaded one.Gasoline containing alcohol andmethanolGasohol, a mixture of gasoline andethanol (also known as grain alcohol),and gasoline or gasohol containingmethanol (also known as wood alcohol)are being marketed along with or insteadof leaded or unleaded gasoline.Do not use gasohol containing more than10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline orgasohol containing any methanol. Eitherof these fuels may cause drivability prob-lems and damage to the fuel system.Discontinue using gasohol of any kind ifdrivability problems occur.Vehicle damage or driveability problemsmay not be covered by the manufactur-er’s warranty if they result from the useof:1. Gasohol containing more than 10%ethanol.2. Gasoline or gasohol containingmethanol.3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.CAUTIONNEVER USE LEADED FUEL. Theuse of leaded fuel is detrimental tothe catalytic converter and willdamage the engine control sys-tem’s oxygen sensor and affectemission control.Never add any fuel system cleaningagents to the fuel tank other thanwhat has been specified. (Consultan authorized HYUNDAI dealer fordetails.)WARNING• Do not "top off" after the nozzleautomatically shuts off whenrefueling.• Always check that the fuel cap isinstalled securely to prevent fuelspillage in the event of an acci-dent.CAUTIONNever use gasohol which containsmethanol. Discontinue use of anygasohol product which impairs dri-vability.
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Introduction41Use of MTBEWe recommend that fuels containingMTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%weight) should not be used in your vehi-cle.Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) mayreduce vehicle performance and producevapor lock or hard starting.Do not use methanolFuels containing methanol (wood alco-hol) should not be used in your vehicle.This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-formance and damage components ofthe fuel system.Fuel AdditivesHYUNDAI recommends that you usegood quality gasoline that meets EuropeFuel standards (EN228) or equivalents.For customers who do not use goodquality gasoline including fuel additivesregularly, and have problems starting orthe engine does not run smoothly, onebottle of additives added to the fuel tankat every 15,000km (for Europe)/5,000km(except Europe). Additives are availablefrom your authorized HYUNDAI dealeralong with information on how to usethem.Operation in foreign countriesIf you are going to drive your vehicle inanother country, be sure to:• Observe all regulations regarding reg-istration and insurance.• Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-able.Diesel engineDiesel fuelDiesel engine must be operated only oncommercially available diesel fuel thatcomplies with EN 590 or comparablestandard. (EN stands for "EuropeanNorm"). Do not use marine diesel fuel,heating oils, or non-approved fuel addi-tives, as this will increase wear andcause damage to the engine and fuelsystem. The use of non-approved fuelsand / or fuel additives will result in a limi-tation of your warranty rights.Diesel fuel of above cetane 51 is used inyour vehicle. If two types of diesel fuelare available, use summer or winter fuelproperly according to the following tem-perature conditions.• Above -5°C (23°F) ... Summer typediesel fuel.• Below -5°C (23°F) ...Winter type dieselfuel.Watch the fuel level in the tank very care-fully : If the engine stops through fuel fail-ure, the circuits must be completelypurged to permit restarting.CAUTIONYour New Vehicle Limited Warrantymay not cover damage to the fuelsystem and any performance prob-lems that are caused by the use offuels containing methanol or fuelscontaining MTBE (Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
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1 5IntroductionBiodieselCommercially supplied Diesel blends ofno more than 7% biodiesel, commonlyknown as "B7 Diesel" may be used inyour vehicle if Biodiesel meets EN 14214or equivalent specifications. (EN standsfor "European Norm"). The use of biofu-els exceeding 7% made from rapeseedmethyl ester (RME), fatty acid methylester (FAME), vegetable oil methyl ester(VME) etc. or mixing diesel with biodieselwill cause increased wear or damage tothe engine and fuel system. Repair orreplacement of worn or damaged com-ponents due to the use of non approvedfuels will not be covered by the manufac-tures warranty.Biodiesel (for New Zealand)Commercially supplied Diesel blends ofno more than 7% biodiesel, commonlyknown as "B7 Diesel" may be used inyour vehicle if Biodiesel meets EN 14214or equivalent specifications. (EN standsfor "European Norm"). The use of biofu-els exceeding 7%, made from rapeseedmethyl ester (RME), vegetable oil methylester (VME) etc. or mixing diesel exceed-ing 7% with biodiesel will causeincreased wear or damage to the engineand fuel system. Repair or replacementof worn or damaged components due tothe use of non approved fuels will not becovered by the manufactures warranty.CAUTIONDo not let any gasoline or waterenter the tank. This would make itnecessary to drain it out and tobleed the lines to avoid jamming theinjection pump and damaging theengine.CAUTION - Diesel FuelIt is recommended to use the regu-lated automotive diesel fuel fordiesel vehicle equipped with theDPF system.If you use diesel fuel including highsulfur (more than 50 ppm sulfur)and unspecified additives, it cancause the DPF system to be dam-aged and white smoke can be emit-ted.CAUTION• Never use any fuel, whetherdiesel, B7 biodiesel or otherwise,that fails to meet the latest petro-leum industry specification.• Never use any fuel additives ortreatments that are not recom-mended or approved by the vehi-cle manufacturer.CAUTION• Never use any fuel, whetherdiesel, B7 biodiesel or otherwise,that fails to meet the latest petro-leum industry specification.• Never use any fuel additives ortreatments that are not recom-mended or approved by the vehi-cle manufacturer.
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Introduction61As with other vehicles of this type, failureto operate this vehicle correctly mayresult in loss of control, an accident orvehicle rollover.Specific design characteristics (higherground clearance, track, etc.) give thisvehicle a higher center of gravity thanother types of vehicles. In other wordsthey are not designed for cornering at thesame speeds as conventional 2-wheeldrive vehicles. Avoid sharp turns orabrupt maneuvers. Again, failure to oper-ate this vehicle correctly may result inloss of control, an accident or vehiclerollover. Be sure to read the “Reducingthe risk of a rollover” driving guide-lines, in section 5 of this manual.No special break-in period is needed. Byfollowing a few simple precautions for thefirst 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add tothe performance, economy and life ofyour vehicle.• Do not race the engine.• While driving, keep your engine speed(rpm, or revolutions per minute)between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.• Do not maintain a single speed for longperiods of time, either fast or slow.Varying engine speed is needed toproperly break-in the engine.• Avoid hard stops, except in emergen-cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-erly.• Don't let the engine idle longer than 3minutes at one time.• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000km (1,200 miles) of operation.VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESSVEHICLE HANDLINGINSTRUCTIONS
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1 7IntroductionINDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTEREngine oil pressure warninglightSeat belt warning lightTailgate open warning lightHigh beam indicatorLight on indicator*Turn signal indicatorABS warning lightParking brake & Brake fluidwarning light4WD system warning light*4WD LOCK indicator*Malfunction indicator*Air bag warning lightCruise SET indicator*Low fuel level warning lightCharging system warning lightDoor ajar warning lightOverspeed warning light*120km/hGlow indicator (Diesel only)Fuel filter warning light(Diesel only)Cruise indicator*ESP indicator*ESP OFF indicator*Immobilizer indicator*Shift pattern indicator*Front fog light indicator*Rear fog light indicator*Low beam indicator*Electric power steering (EPS)system warning light*Key out warning*KEYOUTDBC indicator**: if equipped❈: For more detailed explanations, referto section 4, “Instrument cluster”.
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2Interior overview / 2-2Instrument panel overview / 2-4Engine compartment / 2-6Your vehicle at a glance
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Your vehicle at a glance22INTERIOR OVERVIEW1. Door lock/unlock button ........................4-142. Power window switches*........................4-193. Central door lock switch* ......................4-144. Power window lock switch* ....................4-225. Outside rearview mirror controlswitch*....................................................4-416. Outside rearview mirror foldingbutton*....................................................4-427. Fuel filler lid release lever......................4-268. Instrument panel illuminationcontrol switch* ......................................4-449. 4WD Lock button*..................................5-2410. DBC button* ........................................5-4111. ESP OFF button* ................................5-3612. Fuse box ..............................................7-5313. Steering wheel ....................................4-3314. Steering wheel tilt control* ..................4-3515. Seat........................................................3-216. Hood release lever ..............................4-2417. Parking brake pedal ............................5-3118. Brake pedal..........................................5-3019. Accelerator pedal* : if equippedOLM019001LLeft-Hand drive type* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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2 3Your vehicle at a glance1. Door lock/unlock button ........................4-142. Power window switches*........................4-193. Central door lock switch* ......................4-144. Power window lock switch* ....................4-225. Outside rearview mirror controlswitch*....................................................4-416. Outside rearview mirror foldingbutton*....................................................4-427. Fuel filler lid release lever......................4-268. Instrument panel illuminationcontrol switch* ......................................4-449. 4WD Lock button*..................................5-2410. DBC button* ........................................5-4111. ESP OFF button* ................................5-3612. Fuse box ..............................................7-5313. Steering wheel ....................................4-3314. Seat........................................................3-215. Parking brake pedal ............................5-3116. Brake pedal..........................................5-3017. Accelerator pedal18. Hood release lever ..............................4-24* : if equippedOLM019001RRight-Hand drive type* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance42INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW1. Light control/Turn signals................4-662. Steering wheel audio controls* ....4-1133. Bluetooth phone controls* ............4-1364. Instrument cluster ..........................4-435. Horn ................................................4-356. Driver’s front air bag........................3-467. Wiper/Washer..................................4-728. Auto cruise controls* ......................5-459. Engine start/stop button* ..................5-810. Ignition switch ................................5-511. Digital clock and Audio ....4-107, 4-11212. Passenger’s front air bagON/OFF indicator* ........................3-6313. Hazard warning flasher switch......4-6514. Climate control system* ................4-8115. Seat warmer* ................................3-1016. Cigarette lighter* ........................4-10417. AUX, USB and iPod port* ..........4-10718. Power outlet* ..............................4-10619. Shift lever ............................5-14, 5-1720. Passenger’s front air bag* ............3-4621. Glove box....................................4-102* : if equippedOLM019002LLeft-Hand drive type* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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2 5Your vehicle at a glance1. Light control/Turn signals................4-662. Steering wheel audio controls* ....4-1133. Bluetooth phone controls* ............4-1364. Instrument cluster ..........................4-435. Horn ................................................4-356. Driver’s front air bag........................3-467. Wiper/Washer..................................4-728. Auto cruise controls* ......................5-459. Engine start/stop button* ..................5-810.Digital clock and Audio ....4-107, 4-11211. Passenger’s front air bagON/OFF indicator* ........................3-6312. Hazard warning flasher switch......4-6513. Climate control system* ................4-8114. Seat warmer* ................................3-1015. AUX, USB and iPod port* ..........4-10716. Shift lever ............................5-14, 5-1717. Passenger’s front air bag* ............3-4618. Glove box....................................4-102* : if equippedOLM019002RRight-Hand drive type* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance62ENGINE COMPARTMENTOLM079001L1. Engine coolant reservoir..................7-252. Engine oil filler cap ..........................7-243. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir.............7-284. Air cleaner .......................................7-325. Fuse box..........................................7-526. Negative battery terminal ................7-397. Positive battery terminal ..................7-398. Radiator cap ....................................7-279. Engine oil dipstick............................7-2410. Windshield washer fluid reservoir..7-3011. Power steering fluid reservoir* ......7-29* : if equipped■ Gasoline* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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2 7Your vehicle at a glanceOLM079002L1. Engine coolant reservoir ..................7-252. Fuse box ..........................................7-523. Fuel filter ..........................................7-314. Engine oil dipstick ............................7-245. Engine oil filler cap ..........................7-246. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir ............7-287. Air cleaner ........................................7-328. Negative battery terminal ................7-399. Positive battery terminal ..................7-3910. Radiator cap ..................................7-2711. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ..7-3012. Power steering fluid reservoir* ......7-29* : if equipped■ Diesel* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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3Seat / 3-2Seat belts / 3-17Child restraint system / 3-32Airbag-supplemental restraint system / 3-43Safety system of your vehicle
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Safety system of your vehicle23Front 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) HeadrestRear seat(7) Seatback folding(8) Headrest(9) Armrest(10) Seat warmer** if equippedSEATOLM039001Power seat*Manual seat
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3 3Safety system of your vehicleWARNING - Driver’s seat• Never attempt to adjust seatwhile the vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in loss of control,and an accident causing death,serious injury, or property dam-age.• Do not allow anything to interferewith the normal position of theseatback. Storing items against aseatback or in any other wayinterfering with proper locking ofa seatback could result in seriousor fatal injury in a sudden stop orcollision.• Always drive and ride with yourseatback upright and the lap por-tion of the seat belt snug and lowacross the hips. This is the bestposition to protect you in case ofan accident.• In order to avoid unnecessaryand perhaps severe air baginjuries, always sit as far back aspossible from the steering wheelwhile maintaining comfortablecontrol of the vehicle. It is recom-mended that your chest is at least250 mm (10 inches) away fromthe steering wheel.WARNING - UprightingseatWhen you return the seatback to itsupright position, hold the seatbackand return it slowly and be surethere are no other occupantsaround the seat. If the seatback isreturned without being held andcontrolled, the back of the seatcould spring forward resulting inaccidental injury to a person struckby the seatback.WARNING - Loose objectsLoose objects in the driver’s footarea could interfere with the opera-tion of the foot pedals, possiblycausing an accident. Do not placeanything under the front seats.WARNING - Driver respon-sibility for front seat pas-sengerRiding in a vehicle with a front seat-back reclined could lead to seriousor fatal injury in an accident. If afront seat is reclined during anaccident, the occupant’s hips mayslide under the lap portion of theseat belt applying great force to theunprotected abdomen. Serious orfatal internal injuries could result.The driver must advise the frontpassenger to keep the seatback inan upright position whenever thevehicle is in motion.WARNINGDo not use a sitting cushion thatreduces friction between the seatand passenger. The passenger'ships may slide under the lap por-tion of the seat belt during an acci-dent or a sudden stop. Serious orfatal internal injuries could resultbecause the seat belt can't operatenormally.
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Safety system of your vehicle43(Continued)• When resetting the seatback tothe upright position, make sure itis securely latched by pushing itforward and backwards.WARNING - Rear seatbacks• The rear seatback must besecurely latched. If not, passen-gers and objects could be thrownforward resulting in seriousinjury or death in the event of asudden stop or collision.• Luggage and other cargo shouldbe laid flat in the cargo area. Ifobjects are large, heavy, or mustbe piled, they must be secured.Under no circumstances shouldcargo be piled higher than theseatbacks. Failure to follow thesewarnings could result in seriousinjury or death in the event of asudden stop, collision or rollover.• No passenger should ride in thecargo area or sit or lie on foldedseatbacks while the vehicle ismoving. All passengers must beproperly seated in seats andrestrained properly while riding.(Continued)WARNINGAfter adjusting the seat, alwayscheck that it is securely locked intoplace by attempting to move theseat forward or backward withoutusing the lock release lever.Sudden or unexpected movementof the driver's seat could cause youto lose control of the vehicle result-ing in an accident.WARNING• Use extreme caution so thathands or other objects are notcaught in the seat mechanismswhile the seat is moving.• Do not put a cigarette lighter onthe floor or seat. When you oper-ate the seat, gas may gush out ofthe lighter and cause fire.
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3 5Safety system of your vehicleFront seatManual adjustmentForward and backwardTo move the seat forward or backward:1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever upand hold it.2. Slide the seat to the position youdesire.3. Release the lever and make sure theseat is locked in place.Adjust the seat before driving, and makesure the seat is locked securely by tryingto move forward and backward withoutusing the lever. If the seat moves, it is notlocked properly.Seatback angleTo recline the seatback:1. Lean forward slightly and lift up theseatback recline lever.2. Carefully lean back on the seat andadjust the seatback of the seat to theposition you desire.3. Release the lever and make sure theseatback is locked in place. (The leverMUST return to its original position forthe seatback to lock.)Seat cushion height(for driver’s seat, if equipped)To change the height of the seat cushion,push the lever upwards or downwards.• To lower the seat cushion, push downthe lever several times.• To raise the seat cushion, pull up thelever several times.OLM039003OLM039002 OLM039004
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Safety system of your vehicle63Automatic adjustment (if equipped)The front seat can be adjusted by usingthe control switches located on the out-side of the seat cushion. Before driving,adjust the seat to the proper position soas to easily control the steering wheel,pedals and switches on the instrumentpanel.Forward and backwardPush the control switch forward or back-ward to move the seat to the desiredposition. Release the switch once theseat reaches the desired position.WARNINGThe power seat is operable with theignition OFF.Therefore, children should never beleft unattended in the vehicle.CAUTION• The power seat is driven by anelectric motor. Stop operatingonce the adjustment is complet-ed. Excessive operation maydamage the electrical equipment.• When in operation, the powerseat consumes a large amount ofelectrical power. To preventunnecessary charging systemdrain, don’t adjust the power seatlonger than necessary while theengine is not running.• Do not operate two or more powerseat control switches at the sametime. Doing so may result inpower seat motor or electricalcomponent malfunction.OLM039006
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3 7Safety system of your vehicleSeatback anglePush the control switch forward or back-ward to move the seatback to the desiredangle. Release the switch once the seatreaches the desired position.Seat height (for driver’s seat)Pull the control switch up to raise ordown to lower the seat cushion. Releasethe switch once the seat reaches thedesired position.Lumbar support (for driver’s seat)The lumbar support can be adjusted bypressing the button.OLM039007 OLM039008 OLM039009
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Safety system of your vehicle83HeadrestThe driver's and front passenger's seatsare equipped with a headrest for theoccupant's safety and comfort.The headrest not only provides comfortfor the driver and front passenger, butalso helps protect the head and neck inthe event of a collision.Active headrest (if equipped)The active headrest is designed to moveforward and upward during a rear impact.This helps prevent the driver's and frontpassenger’s heads from moving back-ward and thus helps minimize neckinjuries.OLM039303NWARNING• For maximum effectiveness incase of an accident, the headrestshould be adjusted so the middleof the headrest is at the sameheight of the center of gravity ofan occupant's head. Generally,the center of gravity of most peo-ple's head is similar with theheight of the top of their eyes.Also, adjust the headrest as closeto your head as possible. For thisreason, the use of a cushion thatholds the body away from theseatback is not recommended.• Do not operate the vehicle withthe headrests removed as severeinjury to the occupants mayoccur in the event of an accident.Headrests may provide protec-tion against neck injuries whenproperly adjusted.• Do not adjust the headrest posi-tion of the driver's seat while thevehicle is in motion.HNF2041-1WARNINGA gap between the seat and theheadrest release button mayappear when seating on the seat orwhen you push or pull the seat. Becareful not to get your finger, etc.caught in the gap.
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3 9Safety system of your vehicleForward and backward adjustment(if equipped)The headrest may be adjusted forward to3 different positions by pulling the head-rest forward to the desired detent. Toadjust the headrest to it’s furthest back-wards position, pull it fully forward to thefarthest position and release it. Adjust theheadrest so that it properly supports thehead and neck.Adjusting the height up and downTo raise the headrest, pull it up to thedesired position (1). To lower the head-rest, push and hold the release button (2)on the headrest support and lower theheadrest to the desired position (3).RemovalTo remove the headrest, raise it as far asit can go then press the release button (1)while pulling upward (2).To reinstall the headrest, put the head-rest poles (3) into the holes while press-ing the release button (1). Then adjust itto the appropriate height.OLM039010 OLM039011 OLM039012WARNINGMake sure the headrest locks inposition after adjusting it to proper-ly protect the occupants.
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Safety system of your vehicle103Seat warmer (if equipped)The seat warmer is provided to warm thefront seats during cold weather. With theignition switch in the ON position, pusheither of the switches to warm the driver'sseat or the front passenger's seat.During mild weather or under conditionswhere the operation of the seat warmeris not needed, keep the switches in the"OFF" position.• The temperature setting of the seat ischanged as follows :• The seat warmer defaults to the OFFposition whenever the ignition switch isturned on.✽ NOTICEWith the seat warmer switch in ONposition, the heating system in the seatturns off or on automatically dependingon the seat temperature.OLM039013OFF → HIGH ( ) → LOW ( )→CAUTION• When cleaning the seats, do notuse an organic solvent such asthinner, benzene, alcohol andgasoline. Doing so may damagethe surface of the heater or seats.• To prevent overheating the seatwarmer, do not place anything onthe seats that insulates againstheat, such as blankets, cushionsor seat covers while the seatwarmer is in operation.• Do not place heavy or sharpobjects on seats equipped withseat warmers. Damage to the seatwarming components couldoccur.WARNING - Seat warmerburnsPassengers should use extremecaution when using seat warmersdue to the possibility of excessheating or burns. The seat warmermay cause burns even at low tem-peratures, especially if used forlong periods of time. In particular,the driver must exercise extremecare for the following types of pas-sengers:1. Infants, children, elderly or hand-icapped persons, or hospital out-patients2. Persons with sensitive skin orthose that burn easily3. Fatigued individuals4. Intoxicated individuals5. Individuals taking medicationthat can cause drowsiness orsleepiness (sleeping pills, coldtablets, etc.)
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3 11Safety system of your vehicleSeatback pocketThe seatback pocket is provided on theback of the front passenger’s and driver’sseatbacks.Rear seatHeadrestThe rear seat(s) is equipped with head-rests in all the seating positions for theoccupant's safety and comfort.The headrest not only provides comfortfor passengers, but also helps protect thehead and neck in the event of a collision.OLM039015WARNING - SeatbackpocketsDo not put heavy or sharp objectsin the seatback pockets. In an acci-dent they could come loose fromthe pocket and injure vehicle occu-pants.OLM039304N** if equipped
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Safety system of your vehicle123Adjusting the height up and downTo raise the headrest, pull it up to thedesired position (1). To lower the head-rest, push and hold the release button (2)on the headrest support and lower theheadrest to the desired position (3).RemovalTo remove the headrest, raise it as far asit can go then press the release button(1) while pulling the headrest up (2).To reinstall the headrest, put the head-rest poles (3) into the holes while press-ing the release button (1). Then adjust itto the appropriate height.WARNING• For maximum effectiveness incase of an accident, the headrestshould be adjusted so the middleof the headrest is at the sameheight of the center of gravity ofan occupant's head. Generally,the center of gravity of most peo-ple's head is similar with theheight of the top of their eyes.Also adjust the headrest as closeto your head as possible. For thisreason, the use of a cushion thatholds the body away from theseatback is not recommended.• Do not operate the vehicle withthe headrests removed. Severeinjury to an occupant may occurin the event of an accident.Headrests may provide protec-tion against severe neck injurieswhen properly adjusted.OLM039017 OLM039018WARNINGMake sure the headrest locks inposition after adjusting it to proper-ly protect the occupants.
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3 13Safety system of your vehicleArmrestTo use the armrest, pull it forward fromthe seatback.Seat warmer (if equipped)The seat warmer is provided to warm therear seats during cold weather. With theignition switch in the ON position, pusheither of the switches to warm rear seats.During mild weather or under conditionswhere the operation of the seat warmeris not needed, keep the switches in the"OFF" position.✽ NOTICEWith the seat warmer switch in ONposition, the heating system in the seatturns off or on automatically dependingon the seat temperature.OLM039019 OLM039020CAUTION• When cleaning the seats, do notuse an organic solvent such asthinner, benzene, alcohol andgasoline. Doing so may damagethe surface of the heater or seats.• To prevent overheating the seatwarmer, do not place anything onthe seats that insulates againstheat, such as blankets, cushionsor seat covers while the seatwarmer is in operation.• Do not place heavy or sharpobjects on seats equipped withseat warmers. Damage to the seatwarming components could occur.
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Safety system of your vehicle143Folding the rear seatThe rear seatbacks can be folded to facil-itate carrying long items or to increasethe luggage capacity of the vehicle.1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in thepocket between the rear seatback andcushion, and insert the rear seat beltwebbing in the guide to prevent theseat belt from being damaged.2. Set the front seatback to the uprightposition and if necessary, slide thefront seat forward.3.Lower the rear headrests to the lowestposition.WARNING - Seat warmerburnsPassengers should use extremecaution when using seat warmersdue to the possibility of excessheating or burns. The seat warmermay cause burns even at low tem-peratures, especially if used forlong periods of time.In particular, the driver must exer-cise extreme care for the followingtypes of passengers:1. Infants, children, elderly or hand-icapped persons, or hospital out-patients2. Persons with sensitive skin orthose that burn easily3. Fatigued individuals4. Intoxicated individuals5. Individuals taking medicationthat can cause drowsiness orsleepiness (sleeping pills, coldtablets, etc.)WARNINGThe purpose of the fold-down rearseatbacks is to allow you to carrylonger objects that could not beaccommodated in the cargo area.Never allow passengers sit on topof the folded down seatback whilethe vehicle is moving. This is not aproper seating position and no seatbelts are available for use. Thiscould result in serious injury ordeath in case of an accident or sud-den stop. Objects carried on thefolded down seatback should notextend higher than the top of thefront seatbacks. This could allowcargo to slide forward and causeinjury or damage during suddenstops.
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3 15Safety system of your vehicle4.Pull on the seatback folding lever, thenfold the seat toward the front of thevehicle.5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull theseatback backward. Pull the seatbackfirmly until it clicks into place. Makesure the seatback is locked in place.6. Return the rear seat belt to the properposition.OLM039021WARNINGWhen you return the rear seatbackto its upright position after beingfolded down:Be careful not to damage the seatbelt webbing or buckle. Do notallow the seat belt webbing orbuckle to get caught or pinched inthe rear seat. Ensure that the seat-back is completely locked into itsupright position by pushing on thetop of the seatback. Otherwise, inan accident or sudden stop, theseat could fold down and allowcargo to enter the passenger com-partment, which could result inserious injury or death.WARNING - UprightingseatWhen you return the seatback to itsupright position, hold the seatbackand return it slowly. If the seatbackis returned without holding it, theback of the seat could spring for-ward resulting in injury caused bybeing struck by the seatback.CAUTION - Rear seat beltsWhen returning the rear seatbacksto the upright position, rememberto return the rear shoulder belts totheir proper position. Routing theseat belt webbing through the rearseat belt guides will help keep thebelts from being trapped behind orunder the seats.CAUTION - Damaging rearseat belt bucklesWhen you fold the rear seatback orput luggage on the rear seat cush-ion, insert the buckle in the pocketbetween the rear seatback andcushion. Doing so can prevent thebuckle from being damaged by therear seatback or luggage.
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Safety system of your vehicle163WARNING - CargoCargo should always be secured toprevent it from being thrown aboutthe vehicle in a collision and caus-ing injury to the vehicle occupants.Special care of objects should betaken when placing them in the rearseats, since those may hit the frontseat occupants in a frontal colli-sion.WARNING - Cargo loadingMake sure the engine is off, theautomatic transaxle is in P (Park)or the manual transaxle is in R(Reverse) or 1st, and the parkingbrake is securely applied wheneverloading or unloading cargo. Failureto take these steps may allow thevehicle to move if the shift lever isinadvertently moved to anotherposition.
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3 17Safety system of your vehicleSeat belt restraint systemSEAT BELTS(Continued)• Avoid wearing twisted seat belts.A twisted belt can't do its job aswell. In a collision, it could evencut into you. Be sure the beltwebbing is straight and not twist-ed.• Be careful not to damage the beltwebbing or hardware. If the beltwebbing or hardware is dam-aged, replace it.WARNINGSeat belts are designed to bearupon the bony structure of thebody, and should be worn lowacross the front of the pelvis or thepelvis, chest and shoulders, asapplicable; wearing the lap sectionof the belt across the abdominalarea must be avoided.Seat belts should be adjusted asfirmly as possible, consistent withcomfort, to provide the protectionfor which they have been designed.(Continued)WARNING• For maximum restraint systemprotection, the seat belts mustalways be used whenever the caris moving.• Seat belts are most effectivewhen seatbacks are in theupright position.• Children age 12 and youngermust always be properlyrestrained in the rear seat. Neverallow children to ride in the frontpassenger seat. If a child over 12must be seated in the front seat,he/she must be properly beltedand the seat should be moved asfar back as possible.• Never wear the shoulder beltunder your arm or behind yourback. An improperly positionedshoulder belt can cause seriousinjuries in a crash. The shoulderbelt should be positioned midwayover your shoulder across yourcollarbone.(Continued)(Continued)A slack belt will greatly reduce theprotection afforded to the wearer.Care should be taken to avoid con-tamination of the webbing with pol-ishes, oils and chemicals, and par-ticularly battery acid.Cleaning may safely be carried outusing mild soap and water. The beltshould be replaced if webbingbecomes frayed, contaminated ordamaged. It is essential to replacethe entire assembly after it hasbeen worn in a severe impact evenif damage to the assembly is notobvious. Belts should not be wornwith straps twisted. Each beltassembly must only be used by oneoccupant; it is dangerous to put abelt around a child being carried onthe occupant's lap.
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Safety system of your vehicle183Seat belt warning■ Type AAs a reminder to the driver, the seat beltwarning light will blink for approximately6 seconds each time you turn the ignitionswitch ON regardless of belt fastening.If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened afterthe ignition switch is ON, the seat beltwarning light blinks again for approxi-mately 6 seconds.If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned ON orif it is unfastened after the ignition switchis ON, the seat belt warning chime willsound for approximately 6 seconds. Atthis time, if the seat belt is fastened, thechime will stop at once. (if equipped)■ Type BAs a reminder to the driver, the driver’sseat belt warning lights will illuminate forapproximately 6 seconds each time youturn the ignition switch ON regardless ofbelt fastening.If the driver’s seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned ON orif it is disconnected after the ignitionswitch is turned ON, the seat belt warn-ing light will illuminate until the belt is fas-tened.If you continue not to fasten the seat beltand you drive over 9 km/h, the illuminat-ed warning light will start to blink until youdrive under 6 km/h.If you continue not to fasten the seat beltand you drive over 20 km/h (12 mph) theseat belt warning chime will sound forapproximately 100 seconds and the cor-responding warning light will blink.1GQA2083WARNING• No modifications or additionsshould be made by the userwhich will either prevent the seatbelt adjusting devices from oper-ating to remove slack, or preventthe seat belt assembly from beingadjusted to remove slack.• When you fasten the seat belt, becareful not to latch the seat belt inbuckles of other seat. It's very dan-gerous and you may not be pro-tected by the seat belt properly.• Do not unfasten the seat belt anddo not fasten and unfasten theseat belt repeatedly while driving.This could result in loss of con-trol, and an accident causingdeath, serious injury, or propertydamage.• When fastening the seat belt,make sure that the seat belt doesnot pass over objects that arehard or can break easily.• Make sure there is nothing in thebuckle. The seat belt may not befastened securely.
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3 19Safety system of your vehicleLap/shoulder beltTo fasten your seat belt:To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of theretractor and insert the metal tab (1) intothe buckle (2). There will be an audible"click" when the tab locks into the buckle.The seat belt automatically adjusts to theproper length only after the lap belt por-tion is adjusted manually so that it fitssnugly around your hips. If you lean for-ward in a slow, easy motion, the belt willextend and let you move around. If thereis a sudden stop or impact, however, thebelt will lock into position. It will also lockif you try to lean forward too quickly.✽ NOTICEIf you are not able to pull out the seatbelt from the retractor, firmly pull thebelt out and release it. Then you will beable to pull the belt out smoothly.Height adjustmentYou can adjust the height of the shoulderbelt anchor to one of 4 positions for max-imum comfort and safety.If the height of the adjusting seat belt istoo near your neck, you will not be gettingthe most effective protection. The shoul-der portion should be adjusted so that itlies across your chest and midway overyour shoulder nearest the door and notyour neck.To adjust the height of the seat beltanchor, lower or raise the height adjusterinto an appropriate position.B180A01NF12OLM039026Front seat
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Safety system of your vehicle203To raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1).To lower it, push it down (3) while press-ing the height adjuster button (2).Release the button to lock the anchorinto position. Try sliding the heightadjuster to make sure that it has lockedinto position.To release the seat belt:The seat belt is released by pressing therelease button (1) in the locking buckle.When it is released, the belt should auto-matically draw back into the retractor.If this does not happen, check the belt tobe sure it is not twisted, then try again.WARNING• Verify the shoulder belt anchor islocked into position at the appro-priate height. Never position theshoulder belt across your neck orface. Improperly positioned seatbelts can cause serious injuriesin an accident.• Failure to replace seat belts afteran accident could leave you withdamaged seat belts that will notprovide protection in the event ofanother collision leading to per-sonal injury or death. Replaceyour seat belts after being in anaccident as soon as possible.B200A01NFWARNINGYou should place the lap belt por-tion as low as possible and snuglyacross your hips, not on your waist.If the lap belt is located too high onyour waist, it may increase thechance of injury in the event of acollision. Both arms should not beunder or over the belt. Rather, oneshould be over and the other under,as shown in the illustration.Never wear the seat belt under thearm nearest the door.B210A01NF1
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3 21Safety system of your vehicle3 Point rear center belt (if equipped)To fasten the rear center belt1. Extract the tongue plate from the holeon the belt assembly cover and slowlypull the tongue plates out from theretractor.2. Insert the tongue plate (A) into theopen end of the buckle (C) until anaudible “click" is heard, indicating thelatch is locked. Make sure the belt isnot twisted.3. Pull the tongue plate (B) and insert thetongue plate (B) into the open end ofthe buckle (D) until an audible “click” isheard, indicating the latch is locked.Make sure the belt is not twisted.1KMB3441 OLM039056L 1KMB3443CAUTION - CargoBe sure that the cargo is securelyloaded in the rear cargo area. Doingnot so may damage the rear centersafety belt in sudden stop or certaincollisions.CAUTIONWhen using the rear center seatbelt, the buckle with the “CENTER”mark must be used.
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Safety system of your vehicle223There will be an audible “click” when thetab locks in the buckle. The seat beltautomatically adjusts to the proper lengthonly after the lap belt is adjusted manu-ally so that it fits snugly around your hips,if you lean forward in a slow, easymotion, the belt will extend and let youmove around. If there is a sudden stop orimpact, the belt will lock into position. Itwill also lock if you try to lean forward tooquickly.To unfasten the rear center belt1.Press the release button on the buckle(D) and remove the tongue plate (B)from the buckle (D).2.To retract the rear center seatbelt,insert the buckle into the web releasehole (C). Pull up on the seat belt web(A) and allow the webbing to retractautomatically.OLM039057LWARNINGWhen using the rear seat centerbelt, you must lock all tongueplates and buckles. If any tongueplate or buckle is not locked, it willincrease the chance of injury in theevent of collision.1KMB3451
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3 23Safety system of your vehicle3.Insert the tongue plate (A) into the holeon the belt assembly cover.Lap belt (if equipped)To fasten your seat belt:To fasten a 2-point static type belt, insertthe metal tab into the locking buckle.There will be an audible "click" when thetab locks into the buckle. Check to makesure the belt is properly locked and thatthe belt is not twisted.With a 2-point static type seat belt, thelength must be adjusted manually so itfits snugly around your body. Fasten thebelt and pull on the loose end to tighten.The belt should be placed as low as pos-sible on your hips, not on your waist. Ifthe belt is too high, it could increase thepossibility of injury in an accident.B220A04NF B220B01NFToo highShorten Correct1KMB3453
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Safety system of your vehicle243When using the rear center seat belt, thebuckle with the “CENTER” mark must beused.To release the seat belt:When you want to release the seat belt,press the button (1) in the locking buckle.Stowing the rear seat beltThe rear seat belt buckles can be stowedin the pocket between the rear seatbackand cushion when not in use.OLM039028 OHD036120 OLM039029LWARNINGThe center lap belt latching mecha-nism is different from those for therear seat shoulder belts. When fas-tening the rear seat shoulder beltsor the center lap belt, make surethey are inserted into the correctbuckles to obtain maximum protec-tion from the seat belt system andassure proper operation.
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3 25Safety system of your vehicle• Routing the seat belt webbing throughthe rear seat belt guides will help keepthe belts from being trapped behind orunder the seats.After inserting the seat belt, tighten thebelt webbing by pulling it up.Pre-tensioner seat belt(if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with driver's andfront passenger's pre-tensioner seatbelts. The purpose of the pre-tensioner isto make sure that the seat belts fit tightlyagainst the occupant's body in certainfrontal collisions. The pre-tensioner seatbelts may be activated in crashes wherethe frontal collision is severe enough.When the vehicle stops suddenly, or ifthe occupant tries to lean forward tooquickly, the seat belt retractor will lockinto position. In certain frontal collisions,the pre-tensioner will activate and pullthe seat belt into tighter contact againstthe occupant's body.If the system senses excessive seat belttension on the driver or passenger's seatbelt when the pre-tensioner activates, theload limiter inside the pre-tensioner willrelease some of the pressure on theaffected seat belt. (if equipped)CAUTIONWhen using the seat belt, use itafter taking it out of the guides.If you pull the seat belt when it isstored in the guides, it may damagethe guides and/or belt webbing.OED030300OLM039031WARNINGFor your safety, be sure that thebelt webbing is not loose or twistedand always sit properly on yourseat.
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Safety system of your vehicle263The seat belt pre-tensioner system con-sists mainly of the following components.Their locations are shown in the illustra-tion:1. SRS air bag warning light2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly3. SRS control module✽ NOTICE• When the pre-tensioner seat belts areactivated, a loud noise may be heardand fine dust, which may appear to besmoke, may be visible in the passengercompartment. These are normal oper-ating conditions and are not haz-ardous.• Although it is harmless, the fine dustmay cause skin irritation and shouldnot be breathed for prolonged peri-ods. Wash all exposed skin areas thor-oughly after an accident in which thepre-tensioner seat belts were activat-ed.• Because the sensor that activates theSRS air bag is connected with the pre-tensioner seat belt, the SRS air bagwarning light on the instrument panelwill illuminate for approximately 6seconds after the ignition switch hasbeen turned to the "ON" position, andthen it should turn off.8KMB3311WARNINGTo obtain maximum benefit from apre-tensioner seat belt:1. The seat belt must be worn cor-rectly and adjusted to the properposition. Please read and followall of the important informationand precautions about your vehi-cle’s occupant safety features –including seat belts and air bags– that are provided in this manu-al.2. Be sure you and your passen-gers always wear seat belts prop-erly.
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3 27Safety system of your vehicle(Continued)• Improper handling of the pre-ten-sioner seat belt assemblies, andfailure to heed the warnings notto strike, modify, inspect, replace,service or repair the pre-tension-er seat belt assemblies may leadto improper operation or inadver-tent activation and serious injury.• Always wear the seat belts whendriving or riding in a motor vehi-cle.• If the vehicle or pre-tensionerseat belt must be discarded, con-tact an authorized HYUNDAI deal-er.WARNING• Pre-tensioners are designed tooperate only one time. After acti-vation, pre-tensioner seat beltsmust be replaced. All seat belts,of any type, should always bereplaced after they have beenworn during a collision.• The pre-tensioner seat beltassembly mechanisms becomehot during activation. Do nottouch the pre-tensioner seat beltassemblies for several minutesafter they have been activated.• Do not attempt to inspect orreplace the pre-tensioner seatbelts yourself. This must be doneby an authorized HYUNDAI deal-er.• Do not strike the pre-tensionerseat belt assemblies.• Do not attempt to service orrepair the pre-tensioner seat beltsystem in any manner.(Continued)CAUTIONIf the pre-tensioner seat belt is notworking properly, this warning lightwill illuminate even if there is nomalfunction of the SRS air bag. Ifthe SRS air bag warning light doesnot illuminate when the ignition keyis turned to "ON", or if it remainsilluminated after illuminating forapproximately 6 seconds, or if itilluminates while the vehicle isbeing driven, please have anauthorized HYUNDAI dealer inspectthe pre-tensioner seat belt or SRSair bag system as soon as possible.
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Safety system of your vehicle283Seat belt precautions Infant or small childYou should be aware of the specificrequirements in your country. Childand/or infant seats must be properlyplaced and installed in the rear seat. Formore information about the use of theserestraints, refer to “Child restraint sys-tem” in this section.✽ NOTICESmall children are best protected frominjury in an accident when properlyrestrained in the rear seat by a childrestraint system that meets the require-ments of the Safety Standards of yourcountry. Before buying any childrestraint system, make sure that it has alabel certifying that it meets SafetyStandards of your country. The restraintmust be appropriate for your child'sheight and weight. Check the label onthe child restraint for this information.Refer to “Child restraint system” in thissection.WARNINGAll occupants of the vehicle mustwear their seat belts at all times.Seat belts and child restraintsreduce the risk of serious or fatalinjuries for all occupants in theevent of a collision or sudden stop.Without a seat belt, occupantscould be shifted too close to adeploying air bag, strike the interiorstructure or be thrown from thevehicle. Properly worn seat beltsgreatly reduce these hazards.Always follow the precautionsabout seat belts, air bags and occu-pant seat contained in this manual.WARNINGEvery person in your vehicle needsto be properly restrained at alltimes, including infants and chil-dren. Never hold a child in yourarms or lap when riding in a vehi-cle. The violent forces created dur-ing a crash will tear the child fromyour arms and throw the childagainst the interior. Always use achild restraint appropriate for yourchild's height and weight.
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3 29Safety system of your vehicleLarger childrenChildren who are too large for childrestraint systems should always occupythe rear seat and use the availablelap/shoulder belts.The lap portion shouldbe fastened and snugged on the hipsand as low as possible. Check belt fitperiodically. A child's squirming could putthe belt out of position. Children areafforded the most safety in the event ofan accident when they are restrained bya proper restraint system in the rear seat.If a larger child (over age 12) must beseated in the front seat, the child shouldbe securely restrained by the availablelap/shoulder belt and the seat should beplaced in the rearmost position. Childrenage 12 and under should be restrainedsecurely in the rear seat. NEVER place achild age 12 and under in the front seat.NEVER place a rear facing child seat inthe front seat of a vehicle.If the shoulder belt portion slightly touch-es the child’s neck or face, try placing thechild closer to the center of the vehicle. Ifthe shoulder belt still touches their faceor neck they need to be returned to achild restraint system.Pregnant womenThe use of a seat belt is recommendedfor pregnant women to lessen the chanceof injury in an accident. When a seat beltis used, the lap belt portion should beplaced as low and snugly as possible onthe hips, not across the abdomen. Forspecific recommendations, consult aphysician.WARNING - Shoulder beltson small children• Never allow a shoulder belt to bein contact with a child’s neck orface while the vehicle is inmotion.• If seat belts are not properly wornand adjusted on children, there isa risk of death or serious injury.WARNING - PregnantwomenPregnant women must never placethe lap portion of the safety beltover the area of the abdomenwhere the fetus is located or abovethe abdomen where the belt couldcrush the fetus during an impact.
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Safety system of your vehicle303Injured personA seat belt should be used when aninjured person is being transported.When this is necessary, you should con-sult a physician for recommendations.One person per beltTwo people (including children) shouldnever attempt to use a single seat belt.This could increase the severity ofinjuries in case of an accident.Do not lie downTo reduce the chance of injuries in theevent of an accident and to achieve max-imum effectiveness of the restraint sys-tem, all passengers should be sitting upand the front seats should be in anupright position when the car is moving.A seat belt cannot provide proper protec-tion if the person is lying down in the rearseat or if the front seat is in a reclinedposition.Care of seat beltsSeat belt systems should never be disas-sembled or modified. In addition, careshould be taken to assure that seat beltsand belt hardware are not damaged byseat hinges, doors or other abuse.WARNINGRiding with a reclined seatbackincreases your chance of seriousor fatal injuries in the event of a col-lision or sudden stop. The protec-tion of your restraint system (seatbelts and air bags) is greatlyreduced by reclining your seat.Seat belts must be snug againstyour hips and chest to work proper-ly. The more the seatback isreclined, the greater the chancethat an occupant's hips will slideunder the lap belt causing seriousinternal injuries or the occupant'sneck could strike the shoulder belt.Drivers and passengers shouldalways sit well back in their seats,properly belted, and with the seat-backs upright.WARNINGWhen you return the rear seatbackto its upright position after the rearseatback was folded down, be care-ful not to damage the seat belt web-bing or buckle. Be sure that thewebbing or buckle does not getcaught or pinched in the rear seat.A seat belt with damaged webbingor buckle will not be as strong andcould possibly fail during a colli-sion or sudden stop, resulting inserious injury. If the webbing orbuckles are damaged, get themreplaced immediately.
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3 31Safety system of your vehiclePeriodic inspectionIt is recommended that all seat belts beinspected periodically for wear or dam-age of any kind. Any damaged partsshould be replaced as soon as possible.Keep belts clean and drySeat belts should be kept clean and dry.If belts become dirty, they can becleaned by using a mild soap solutionand warm water. Bleach, dye, strongdetergents or abrasives should not beused because they may damage andweaken the fabric.When to replace seat beltsEntire in-use seat belt assembly orassemblies should be replaced if thevehicle has been involved in an accident.This should be done even if no damageis visible. Additional questions concern-ing seat belt operation should be directedto an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.