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3. To fold down the seatback , push and
hold the seatback folding lever to- ward the head restraints, then push down the seatback.
4. Pull the seat cushion release lever upward, then fold up the seat cushion.
! 5. To secure the seat, hook the secur-
ing strap under the seat cushion to the headrest stay of front driver and passenger seat.
6. Insert the removed headrests be-
tween the seatback and seat cush-ion, so that they will 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, re-verse the above procedure.
o When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it islocked into position by pulling andpushing on the top of seatback. WARNING:
o When you return the folded down seat back to its upright position, make sure the seat belts are in position to be accessible and tofunction properly.
o The purpose of the fold down rear
seat back and the fold forward rearseat cushion is to increase cargo space. Do not allow passengers to sit in the cargo area whilst the caris 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 andwearing seat belts could sustain serious injuries or death in case of an accident or a sudden stop.
o Objects should not extend higher than the top of the front seatbacks.This could allow cargo to slideforward and cause injury or dam- age during sudden stops.
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CAUTION:
To prevent damage, ensure that the rear drinkholder, located in the rear console, is closed before folding the rear seatback and seat cushion. Seat cushion release lever
HFC2075
HFC2076
Securing strap
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o When you return the folded down
seatback to its upright position, always be sure to install the head- rests in their proper positions. Head restraints are important tothe safety of occupants in a rear collision. If the headrests are not installed in their proper position,serious injury or death could re- sult if a rear end collision occurs.
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'sseat or the passenger's seat. During mild weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat warmeris not needed, keep the switches in the "OFF" position. B100A01FC
SEAT WARMER
B100A02FC-EAT (Not all models) NOTE:
The seat warmer will not operate if ambient temperature is warm enough.
!WARNING:
Be very careful not to induce injury through inappropriate use of the seatwarmer to infants, young children, the elderly and infirm persons suf- fering the effects of illness and medi-cation.
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B230B02A-GAT Using a Child Restraint System
with "Tether Anchorag
e"System
For small children and babies, the use of a child seat or infant seat is strongly recommended. This child seat or infant seat should be of appropriate size forthe child and should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's in- structions. It is further recommendedthat the seat be placed in the vehicle's rear seat since this can make an impor- tant contribution to safety. Your vehicleis provided three child restraint hook holders for installing the child seat or infant seat. B230B01FC
Cover, Child Restraint Hook Holder (4 door only)
Bolt, Holder (5/16"-30 mm) Washer, Conical Spring
Holder, Child Restraint Hook
Spacer (10 mm), Child Restraint Hook Holder Retainer Washer
B230E02FC-EAT Securing a Child Restraint Sys- tem with "Tether Anchorage"System Three child restraint hook holders are located on the vertical back panel (be- hind rear bumper bar). To install the child restraint seat
1. Route the child restraint seat strap over the seatback. For vehicles with adjustable head-rests, route the tether strap under the headrest and between the headrest posts, otherwise route the tether strapover the top of the seatback.
U : Suitable for "universal" category
restraints approved for use in thisgroup
UF : Suitable for forward-facing "uni
versal" category restraints ap-proved for use in this group
L1: Suitable for "Römer ISOFIX GR1"
approved for use in this group(Approval No: E1 R44-03301133)
X : Seat poition not suitable for chil
dren in this group
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TO START THE ENGINEBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
C020A01O-EAT Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tyres, puddles of oil or water or other indications of pos- sible 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 intheir proper positions.
6. Close all doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure that all other occupants have fas-tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories that are not needed. SC040A1-F COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH AND STEERING LOCK
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" posi-tion. Release it as soon as the en- gine starts. Do not hold the key in the"START" position for more than 15 seconds.
NOTE: For safety, the engine will not start if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N" Position (automatic transaxle).
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON" check that all appropriate warn- ing lights are operating 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 ex- ists within the brake system during cold weather start-up conditions, it is necessary to run the engine at idle for several seconds after starting theengine.
!WARNING:
Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes (high heels, ski boots, etc.) may interfere with yourability to use the brake and accelera- tor pedal, and the clutch (if installed).
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