2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid seats

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Lumbar support
(for driver’s seat, if equipped)
The lumbar support can be adjusted by
pressing the lumbar support switch.
Press the front portion of the switch
(1) to increase support or the rear por-
tion of the switch (2) to decrease sup-
port.
Move the support position up and down by pressing the switch (3) or (4).
According to the equipped feature, the
lumbar support does not operate up or
down when the lumbar support is in
the rearmost position.
In this case, to use the system, slight-
ly increase support by pushing the
front portion of the switch (1).
Backseat pocket
The backseat pocket is provided on
the back of the front backseats.
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To prevent the Occupant
Classification System from mal-
functioning:
Do not hang onto the front pas-
senger seat while the vehicle is
operating.
WARNING
Do not put heavy or sharp
objects in the backseat pockets.
In an accident they could come
loose from the pocket and
injure occupants.
CAUTION

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Rear Seats
Folding the rear seat (if equipped)
The rear backseats can be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to
increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.To fold down the rear backseat:
1. Set the front backseat to theupright position and if necessary,
slide the front seat forward.
2. Lower the rear head restraints to the lowest position.
Never allow passengers to sit
on top of the folded down
backseat 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.
Objects carried on the folded
down backseat should not
extend higher than the top of
the front backseats. This
could allow cargo to slide for-
ward and cause injury or dam-
age during sudden stops.
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Do not put objects in the cen-
ter lower part of rear seats.
This could block the battery
cooling duct causing battery
degradation.
Do not put objects on the left
side of rear seat. This could
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3. Pull on the backseat folding lever(1) located in the trunk. 4. Fold the backseat toward the front
of the vehicle.
5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the backseat rearward. Pull the
backseat firmly until it clicks into
place. Make sure the backseat is
locked in place.
When you return the backseat to its upright position, always be sure
it has locked into position by push-
ing on the top of the backseat.
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When returning the rear back-
seat from a folded to an upright
position, hold the backseat and
return it slowly. Ensure that the
backseat is completely locked
into its upright position by
pushing on the top of the back-
seat. In an accident or sudden
stop, the unlocked backseat-
could allow cargo to move for-
ward with great force and enter
the passenger compartment,
which could result in serious
injury or death.
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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Carrying long/narrow cargo (if equipped)
Additional cargo space is provided to
accommodate long/narrow cargo
(skis, poles, etc.) not able to fit prop-
erly in the trunk when closed.
1. Pull the armrest down.
2. Pull the cover down while pushing
the release lever down.
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Cargo should always be
secured to prevent it from being
thrown about the vehicle in a
collision and causing injury to
the vehicle occupants. Do not
place objects in the rear seats,
since they cannot be properly
secured and may hit the front
seat occupants in a collision.
WARNING
Be careful when loading
cargo through the rear pas-
senger seats to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle interior.
When cargo is loaded through
the rear passenger seats,
ensure the cargo is properly
secured to prevent it from
moving while driving.
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Cargo loading
Make sure the engine is off, the
automatic transmission is in P
(Park) and the parking brake is
securely applied whenever load-
ing 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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Head Restraints
The vehicle’s front and rear seats
have adjustable head restraints. The
head restraints provide comfort for
passengers, but more importantly
they are designed to help protect
passengers from whiplash and other
neck and spinal injuries during an
accident, especially in a rear impact
collision.To prevent damage, NEVER hit or
pull on the head restraints.
NOTICE
To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death in an accident,
take the following precautions
when adjusting your head
restraints:
Always properly adjust the
head restraints for all passen-
gers BEFORE starting the
vehicle.
NEVER let anyone ride in a
seat with the head restraints
removed.
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Adjust the head restraints so
the middle of the head restraint
is at the same height as the
height of the top of the eyes.
NEVER adjust the head
restraint position of the dri-
ver’s seat when the vehicle is
in motion.
Adjust the head restraint as
close to the passenger’s head
as possible. Do not use a seat
cushion that holds the body
away from the backseat.
Make sure the head restraint
locks into position after adjust-
ing it.
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Front seat head restraints
The vehicle's front seats are
equipped with adjustable head
restraints for both safety and com-
for t.
Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the head restraint:
1. Pull it up to the desired position (1).
To lower the head restraint:
1. Push and hold the release button(2) on the head restraint support.
2. Lower the head restraint to the desired position (3). If you recline the backseat towards
the front with the head restraint
and seat cushion raised, the head
restraint may come in contact with
the sunvisor or other parts of the
vehicle.
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Rear seat head restraints
The rear seats are equipped with
head restraints all seating positions
for passenger safety and comfort.
Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the head restraint:
1. Pull it up to the desired position (1).
To lower the head restraint:
1. Push and hold the release button(2) on the head restraint support.
2. Lower the head restraint to the desired position (3).
Removal/Reinstallation
To remove the head restraint:
1. Raise the head restraint as far as it can go.
2. Press the head restraint release button (1) while pulling the head
restraint up (2).
To reinstall the head restraint:
1. Put the head restraint poles into the holes (3) while pressing the
release button (1).
2. Adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height.
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Seat Warmers and
Air Ventilation Seats
Front seat warmers (if equipped)
Seat warmers are provided to warm
the seats during cold weather.To prevent damage to the seat
warmers and seats:
Never use a solvent such as
paint thinner, benzene, alcohol
or gasoline to clean the seats.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped with
seat warmers.
Do not change the seat cover. It may damage the seat warmer.
NOTICE
The seat warmers can cause a
serious burn, even at low tem-
peratures and especially if used
for long periods of time.
Passengers must be able to feel
if the seat is becoming too warm
so they can turn it off, if needed.
People who cannot detect tem-
perature change or pain to the
skin should use extreme cau-
tion, especially the following
types of passengers:
Infants, children, elderly or
disabled persons, or hospital
outpatients.
People with sensitive skin or
who burn easily.
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Fatigued individuals.
Intoxicated individuals.
People taking medication that
can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness.
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.
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