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B090A01FC
Lock Knob
SB070D2-E
Head Restraint Adjustment
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower
it, push it down while pressing the lock knob. For maximum effectiveness in the event of an accident, the restraint must be adjusted so that the restraint is approximately at the level of the seat occupant's ears. The restraint must never be so adjusted that it is centred about the level of the seat occupant's neck.
WARNING: Do not operate the vehicle with the re-
straints removed. The restraints provideprotection against neck injury when in- stalled and correctly adjusted.
B080I01FC-BAT Adjusting Seatback Angle
HFC2061
To recline the seatback, push the seatback folding lever toward the headrest, and release it after the desired seatback angle is achieved. When you recline the seatback to desired position, always be sure it has locked into position. CAUTION: When reclining the seatback, you shouldadjust the seatback folding lever while standing.
B090B01FC-GAT
Folding Rear Seatback and Seat Cushion
For greater convenience, the entire seatback
and seat cushion may be folded down and up.
HFC2074
Seatback folding lever
1. Move the rear seat to the rearmost posi- tion.
2. Remove the headrests.
3. To fold down the seatback , push and hold
the seatback folding lever toward the head- rest, then push down the seatback.
Seatback folding lever
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the top of the front seatbacks. This could allow cargo to slide forward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops.
o When you return the folded down
seatback to its upright position, alwaysbe sure to install the headrests in their proper positions. Headrests are impor- tant to the safety of occupants in a rear collision. If the headrests are not in- stalled in their proper position, serious injury or death could result if a rear end collision occurs.
B100A01FC-EAT SEAT WARMER (Not all models)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. When the engine is running, push either of the switches to warm the driver's seat or the passenger's seat.
B100A01FC
5. To secure the seat, hook the securing strap under the seat cushion to the head- rest stay of front driver and passenger seat.
6. Insert the removed headrests between the seatback and seat cushion, so that theywill not be thrown forward in the case of a sudden stop or an accident.
7. To return the seatback and seat cushion to its normal position, reverse the above pro- cedure.
o When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it is locked intoposition by pulling and pushing on the top of seatback.
WARNING:
o When you return the folded down seat back to its upright position, make surethe seat belts are in position to be accessible and to function properly.
o The purpose of the fold down rear seat back and the fold forward rear seatcushion is to increase cargo space. Do not allow passengers to sit in the cargo area while the car is moving. This is not a proper seating position and no seat belts are available for use when the seat back is folded down. Passengers who are not properly seated and wearing seat belts could sustain serious injuries or death in case of an accident or a sudden stop.
CAUTION: To prevent damage, ensure that the rear drinkholder, located in the rear console, is closed before folding the rear seatback and seat cushion.
4. Pull the seat cushion release lever up-
ward, then fold up the seat cushion.
HFC2075
HFC2076
Seat cushion release lever
Securing strap
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B230E01FC
Back panel
Front of Vehicle
Tether straphook
B230E02FC-DAT Securing a Child Restraint System with "Tether Anchorage" System Three child restraint hook holders are located on the vertical back panel. (behind rear bumper bar) To install the child restraint seat
1. Route the child restraint seat strap over the seatback. For vehicles with adjustable headrests, route the tether strap under the headrest and between the headrest posts, other- wise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback.
2. Connect the tether strap hook to the childrestraint seat hook holder and tighten to secure the seat.
WARNING:
To install the Child Restraint Seat, for
safety reasons the Seat should be posi-tioned rearmost with the seatback in a vertical position, not reclined.
Covering shelf
B230F01FC
B230C02FC-EAT Using a Child Restraint System with "ISOFIX" System and "Tether Anchor-age" System ISOFIX is a standardised method of fitting child seats that eliminates the need to use the standard adult seat belt to secure the seat in the vehicle. This enables a much more se- cure and positive location with the added benefit of easier and quicker installation. An ISOFIX-seat can only be installed if it has vehicle-specific approval in accordance with the requirements of ECE-R44. For your Hyundai, the Hyundai ISOFIX GR1 / Hyundai Duo / Römer ISOFIX GR1 and the Römer Duo ISOFIX / Britax Duo ISOFIX is approved according to the requirement ECE-R44. This seat has been tested extensively by Hyundai and is recommended for your Hyundai.
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C020A01O-EAT BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINEBefore you start the engine, you should al- ways:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure there
are no flat tyres, puddles of oil or water or other indications of possible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrestraint to be sure they are in their proper positions.
6. Close all doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all other occupants have fastened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not needed.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to "ON" check that all appropriate warning lights areoperating and that you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning lights and all bulbs when key is in the "ON" position.
WARNING: (DIESEL ENGINE)To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system during cold weath- er start-up conditions, it is necessary to run the engine at idle for several seconds after starting the engine. SC040A1-F COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK To Start the Engine
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual
transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle, place the shift lever in "P" (park).
o To start the engine, insert the ignition key and turn it to the "START" position. Re- lease it as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key in the "START" position for more that 15 seconds.
NOTE:For safety, the engine will not start if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N" Position (automatic transaxle). SC050A2-E KEY POSITIONS WARNING: The engine must never be turned off and the key removed from the ignition key cylinder whilst the vehicle is in motion since the steering lock will operate and control of the vehicle will be lost. "START" The engine is started in this position. It will crank until you release the key. NOTE: Do not hold the key in the "START" posi- tion for more than 15 seconds. "ON" When the key is at the "ON" position, the ignition and all accessories are available for use. If the engine is not running, the key
C040A01E
LOCK
ACC
ON
START
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