2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual

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WARNING:
Do not turn on the seat warmers if the
seat is occupied by someone who can-
not monitor the temperature and turn off
the seat warmer if it becomes too warm.
The seat warmers should not be turned
on when children, the elderly, ill people,
and sleeping people occupy the seat.
B085A01JM-GATRear Seat
Adjusting seatback angleTo recline the seatback, pull the seatback
folding lever and release it after the de-
sired seatback angle is achieved.
When you recline the seatback to the de-
sired position, always be sure it has locked
into position.
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Seatback
folding lever
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CAUTION:
When reclining the seatback, you should
adjust the seatback folding lever while
you are standing.
B100A01CM-AATSeat Warmer (If installed)The seat warmer is provided to warm the
front seats during cold weather. With the
ignition key in the "ON" position, push
either of the switches to warm the driver's
seat or the passenger's seat.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer is
not needed, keep the switches in the "OFF"
position.
Each time you push the button, the tem-
perature setting of the seat is changed as
follows :
NOTE:o The seat warmer will not operate if the
ambient temperature is warm.
o If the seat warmer doesn't work when
ambient temperature is lower than
70°F (21°C), it should be checked at
an authorized dealer.
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OFF → HIGH → LOW

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B085B02CM-AATFolding Rear Seatback
2nd row seatFor convenience, the seatbacks and seat
cushions may be folded down and up.
1. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi-
tion.
2. Pull the seatback folding lever then
push down the seatback.
3. Be sure it has locked into position by
listening for an audible "Click".
4. To return the seatback to its normal
position, pull the seatback folding lever
and reverse the above procedure.
When you return the seatback to its upright
position, always be sure it is locked into
position by pulling and pushing on the top
of the seatback.
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NOTE:Before folding the seatback, place the
rear seat belt buckles in the buckle pouch
on the seat cushion.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to overload seatback.
Overloading may cause damage to the
seatback.4. To return the seatback to its normal
position, reverse the above procedure.
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3rd Row Seat (If Installed)1. Move the 2nd row seatback to the for-
ward position.
2. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi-
tion.
3. To fold down the seatback, pull the
seatback folding lever and then push
down the seatback.

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Double-folding the rear seat (2nd row)
(if installed)To fold the rear seat forward to increase the
cargo area:
1. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi-
tion.
2. Pull the seatback folding lever then
push down the seatback.
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3. Pull the seat cushion release lever and
then fold up the seat cushion.
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CAUTION:
When return the seatback to upright
position, you always lift and pull it by
folding lever.
In the case of a lift and a pull by grip the
edge of seatback, it may cause damage
to the seatback board.
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WARNING:
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CAUTION:
When returning the rear seatbacks to
the upright position, remember to return
the rear shoulder belts to their proper
position. Routing the safety belt webbing
through the rear safety belt guides will
help keep the belts from being trapped
behind or under the seats.
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2nd row seat
3rd row seat
(If installed)
WARNING:
o Never allow passengers to sit on the
3rd row seat when the 2nd row seat is
double-folded. This could result in se-
rious injury or death in case of an
accident or a sudden stop.
o Do not allow passengers to fold up
and down the seatback and seat cush-
ion while the car is moving.
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WARNING:
o When you return the rear seatback to
its upright position after being folded
down, be careful not to damage the
seatbelt webbing or buckle. Do not
allow the seatbelt webbing or buckle
to get caught or pinched in the rear
seat.
o When you return the rear seatback to
its upright position, be sure it is locked
into position by attempting to move it.
o Never attempt to fold or return the
seat to an upright position while the
vehicle is moving.o The purpose of the fold-down rear
seat back is to allow you to carry more
cargo objects than could otherwise
be accommodated. Never allow pas-
sengers to sit on 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. This could result in
serious injury or death in case of an
accident or a sudden stop. Objects
should not extend higher than the top
of the front seatbacks.
This could allow cargo to slide for-
ward and cause injury or damage
during sudden stops.

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WARNING:
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o For maximum effectiveness in case of
an accident the headrest should be
adjusted so the middle of the headrest
is at the same height as the top of the
occupant's eyes. For this reason, the
use of a cushion that holds the body
away from the seatback is not recom-
mended.
o Do not operate vehicle with the head-
rests removed as injury to the occu-
pants may occur in the event of an
accident. Headrests may provide pro-
tection against neck injuries when
properly adjusted.
B085D02TG-AATAdjustable HeadrestsHeadrests are designed to help reduce
the risk of neck injuries.
To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower
it, push it down while pressing the lock
knob. To remove the headrest, raise it as
far as it can go then press the lock knob
while pulling upward. This should only be
done when the seat is not occupied.
B080D01TG-1
Lock knob
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B611A01Y-AATRear seat arm restThis arm rest is located in the center of the
rear seat back.

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B140A01B-AATREAR SEAT WARNINGFor the safety of all passengers, luggage
or other cargo should not be piled higher
than the top of the seatback.
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SEAT BELTS
B150B04Y-AATInfant or Small ChildAll 50 states have child restraint laws. You
should be aware of the specific require-
ments in your state. Child and/or infant
safety seats must be properly placed and
installed in the rear seat. Information about
the use of these restraints begins on page
1-33.
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B150A03S-AATSeat Belt Precautions
WARNING:All occupants of the vehicle must wear
their seat belts at all times. Seat belts
and child restraints reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injuries for all occupants
in the event of a collision or sudden stop.
Without a seat belt, occupants could be
shifted too close to a deploying air bag,
strike the interior structure or be thrown
from the vehicle. Properly worn seat
belts greatly reduce these hazards. Even
with advanced air bags, unbelted occu-
pants can be severely injured by a de-
ploying air bag. Always follow the pre-
cautions about seat belts, air bags and
occupant safety contained in this
manual.
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WARNING:
Every person in your vehicle needs to be
properly restrained at all times, includ-
ing infants and children. Never hold a
child in your arms or lap when riding in a
vehicle. The violent forces created dur-
ing a crash will tear the child from your
arms and throw the child against the
interior. Always use a child restraint
appropriate for your child's height and
weight.

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B150E01A-AATInjured PersonA seat belt should be used when an injured
person is being transported. When this is
necessary, you should consult a physician
for recommendations.B150F01A-AATOne Person Per BeltTwo people (including children) should
never attempt to use a single seat belt. This
could increase the severity of injuries in
case of an accident.
B150C02A-AATLarger ChildrenChildren who are too large for child re-
straint systems should always occupy the
rear seat and use the available lap/shoul-
der belts. The lap portion should be fas-
tened snug on the hips and as low as
possible. Check belt fit periodically. A
child's squirming could put the belt out of
position. Children are afforded the most
safety in the event of an accident when
they are restrained by a proper restraint
system in the rear seat. If a larger child
(over age 13) must be seated in the front
seat, the child should be securely re-
strained by the available lap/shoulder belt
and the seat should be placed in the
rearmost position. Children under the age
of 13 should be restrained securely in the
rear seat. NEVER place a child under the
age of 13 in the front seat. NEVER place a
rear facing child seat in the front seat of a
vehicle.
B150D01A-AATPregnant WomenThe use of a seat belt is recommended for
pregnant women to lessen the chance of
injury in an accident. When a seat belt is
used, the lap belt portion should be placed
as low and snugly as possible on the hips,
not across the abdomen. For specific rec-
ommendations, consult a physician.
NOTE:Small children are best protected from
injury in an accident when properly re-
strained in the rear seat by a child re-
straint system that meets the require-
ments of the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards. Before buying any
child restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
The restraint must be appropriate for
your child's height and weight. Check
the label on the child restraint for this
information. See page 1-33.

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B150G02A-AATDo Not Lie DownTo reduce the chance of injuries in the
event of an accident and to achieve maxi-
mum effectiveness of the restraint system,
all passengers should be sitting up and the
front seats should be in an upright position
when the car is moving. A seat belt cannot
provide proper protection if the person is
lying down in the rear seat or if the front seat
is in a reclined position.
WARNING:
Riding with a reclined seatback in-
creases your chance of serious or fatal
injuries in the event of a collision or
sudden stop. The protection of your
restraint system (seat belts and air
bags) is greatly reduced by reclining
your seat. Seat belts must be snug
against your hips and chest to work
properly. The more the seatback is re-
clined, the greater the chance that an
occupant's hips will slide under the lap
belt causing serious internal injuries or
the occupant's neck could strike the
shoulder belt. Drivers and passengers
should always sit well back in their seats,
properly belted (see page 1-31), and with
the seatbacks upright.
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B160A02A-AATCare of Seat BeltsSeat belt systems should never be disas-
sembled or modified. In addition, care
should be taken to assure that seat belts
and belt hardware are not damaged by
seat hinges, doors or other abuse.
WARNING:
When you return the rear seatback to its
upright position after the rear seatback
was folded down, be careful not to dam-
age the seat belt webbing or buckle. Be
sure that the webbing or buckle does not
get caught or pinched in the rear seat. A
seat belt with damaged webbing or buckle
will not be as strong and could possibly
fail during a collision or sudden stop,
resulting in serious injury.