
Introduction
1-4
We want to help you get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your vehicle. Your 
Owner’s Manual can assist you in many ways. To gain an overview of the contents 
of your Owner’s Manual, use the Table of Contents in the front of the manual. The 
first page of each Chapter includes a detailed Table of Contents of the topics in that 
Chapter.
To quickly locate information about your vehicle, use the Index in the back of the 
manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in this manual and the page number where it 
can be found.
For your convenience, we have incorporated tabs on the right-hand page edges. 
These tabs are coded with the Chapter titles to assist you with navigating through the 
manual.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. This Owner’s Manual provides 
you with many safety precautions and operating procedures. This information alerts 
you to potential hazards that may hurt you or others, as well as damage to your vehicle.
Safety messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe these hazards 
and what to do to avoid or reduce the risks.
Warnings and instructions contained in this manual are for your safety. Failure to follow 
safety warnings and instructions can lead to serious injury or death.
Throughout this manual DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE and the SAFETY 
ALERT SYMBOL will be used.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury 
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible 
injury or death. The safety alert symbol precedes the signal words DANGER, 
WARNING and CAUTION.
 DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, will 
result in death or serious injury.
 WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, could 
result in death or serious injury.
 CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, could 
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a situation which, 
if not avoided, could result in vehicle 
damage.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL    

Introduction
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Using Fuel Additives (except Detergent Fuel Additives)
Using fuel additives such as:
 - Silicone fuel additive
 - Ferr
ocene (iron-based) fuel additive
 - Other metallic
-based fuel additives
May result in cylinder misfire, poor acceleration, engine stalling, damage to the 
catalyst, or abnormal corrosion, and may cause damage to the engine resulting in a 
reduction in the overall life of the powertrain.
 - The Malfunction Indicat
or Lamp (MIL) may illuminate.
NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or performance problem caused by the use of these fuels 
may not be covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT 
(Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
HYUNDAI does not recommend the use of gasoline containing MMT.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and affect your emission control 
system.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the cluster may come on.
Detergent Fuel Additives
HYUNDAI recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with detergent 
additives such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation 
in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and enhance 
performance of the Emission Control System. For more information on TOP TIER 
Detergent Gasoline, please go to the website (www. toptiergas.com).
For customers who do not use TOP Tier Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have 
problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, detergent-based fuel additives 
that you can purchase separately may be added to the gasoline. If TOP TIER Detergent 
Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive added to the fuel tank according to the 
maintenance schedule is recommended (refer to the Maintenance Schedule in chapter 
9).
Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information 
on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country, be sure to:
•	Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.
•	 Determine that acceptable fuel is available.    

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LubricantVolumeClassification
Coolant Smartstream G2.5 GDI
7.5 US qt.
(7.1
	ℓ) Mixtur
e of antifreeze and 
water (Phosphate-based 
Ethylene glycol coolant 
for aluminum radiator)
Smartstream G2.5 T-GDI 8.17 US qt.
(7.73
	ℓ)
Br
ake fluid As required SAE J1704 DOT-4 LV, 
FMVSS 116 DOT-4, 
ISO4925 CLASS-6
Rear differential oil (4WD)  0.56 ~ 0.67 US qt.
(0.53
	~	0
.63
	ℓ)HYPOID GEAR OIL API 
GL
-5, SAE 75W/85  
(SK HCT-5 GEAR OIL 
75W/85 or EQUIVALENT)
Transfer case oil 
(4WD) DCT
0.51 ~ 0.55 US qt.
(0.48
	~	0
.52
	ℓ)
A/T 0
.66 ~ 0.72 US qt.(0.62
	~	0
.68
	ℓ)
F
uel 70.8 US qt.
(67
	ℓ) R
efer to “Fuel 
requirements” in chapter 
1.
DCT : Dual clutch transmission
A/T : Automatic transmission   

Seats & Safety System
3. Seats & Safety System
Important safety precautions ........................................................................\
... 3-2Always wear your seat belt ........................................................................\
.................. 3-2
R estrain all children ........................................................................\
.............................. 3
-2
Air bag hazards
 ........................................................................\
..................................... 3
-2
Driver distraction
 ........................................................................\
.................................. 3
-2
Control your speed
 ........................................................................\
............................... 3
-2
Keep your vehicle in safe condition
 ........................................................................\
.... 3-2
Seats ........................................................................\
.......................................... 3-3Safety precautions ........................................................................\
...............................3-4
Fr ont seats ........................................................................\
..................................... .......3-5
Rear seats
 ........................................................................\
........................................... 3-
10
Head Restraints
 ........................................................................\
.................................. 3-
14
Seat warmers
 ........................................................................\
.....................................
.3-18
Air ventilation seat........................................................................\
..............................3-20 Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
 ........................................................................\
................. 3-
21
Seat belts ........................................................................\
.................................3-23Seat belt safety precautions ........................................................................\
..............3-23
Sea t belt warning light ........................................................................\
....................... 3
-24
Seat belt restraint system
 ........................................................................\
.................. 3-
25
Additional seat belt safety precautions
 ..................................................................... 3-
31
Care of seat belts........................................................................\
................................ 3-33
Child Restraint System (CRS) ........................................................................\
. 3-34Children Always in the Rear ........................................................................\
............... 3-34
Selecting a Child R estraint System (CRS) ................................................................. 3-
35
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)
 ................................................................. 3-
37
Air bag - supplemental restraint system .......................................................3-45Where are the air bags? ........................................................................\
..................... 3-47
H ow does the air bags system operate? .................................................................. 3-50
Wha
t to expect after an air bag inflates
 ................................................................... 3-53
Occupan
t Classification System (OCS)
 ..................................................................... 3-54
Wh
y didn’t my air bag go off in a collision?
 ............................................................. 3-60
SRS car
e
 ........................................................................\
.....................................
 .........3-65
Additional safety precautions........................................................................\
........... 3-66
Air bag warning labels...........................................................\
.................................... 3-66
This chapter provides you with important information about how to protect yourself and your 
passengers. It explains how to properly use your seats and seat belts, and how your air bags work. 
Additionally, this chapter explains how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle. 
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Armrest
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The armrest is located in the center of 
the rear seat. Pull the armrest down from 
the seatback to use it.
Rear occupant alert system (2nd 
seat)
This function alerts driver when you get 
out of a car while the passengers remain 
in the 2nd row seat.
If the front door is opened with 
passengers in the 2nd row seats, A 
warning message will appear in the 
instrument cluster. After the 1st warning 
if movement is detected in the 2nd row 
seat after all doors are locked, a second 
audible warning will be triggered.
Even if your vehicle is equipped with 
Rear Occupant Alert, always make sure 
to check the rear seat before you leave 
the vehicle.
For more information, refer to the “Rear 
occupant alert system” in chapter 3.
Head Restraints
The vehicle’s front and rear (second row 
and/or third row) 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.
 WARNING
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 passengers BEFORE 
starting the vehicle.
•	 NEVER let anyone ride in a seat 
with the head restraints removed or 
reversed.
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•	Adjust the head restraints so the 
middle of the head restraints is at the 
same height as the height of the top 
of the eyes.
•	 NEVER adjust the head restraints 
position of the driver’s seat when the 
vehicle is in motion.
•	 Adjust the head restraints as close to 
the passenger’s head as possible. Do 
not use a seat cushion that holds the 
body away from the seatback.
•	 Make sure the head restraints locks 
into position after adjusting it.    

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Rear Seat Belt – Passenger’s 3point 
system with convertible locking 
retractor
This type of seat belt combines the 
features of both an emergency locking 
retractor seat belt and an automatic 
locking retractor seat belt. Convertible 
retractor type seat belts are installed 
in the rear seat positions to help 
accommodate the installation of child 
restraint systems. Although a convertible 
retractor is also installed in the front 
passenger seat position, NEVER place 
any infant/child restraint system in the 
front seat of the vehicle.
To fasten your seat belt:
Pull the seat belt out of the retractor 
and insert the metal tab into the buckle. 
There will be an audible “click” when 
the tab locks into the buckle. When 
not securing a child restraint, the seat 
belt operates in the same way as the 
driver’s seat belt (Emergency Locking 
Retractor Type). It automatically adjusts 
to the proper length only after the lap 
belt portion of the seat belt is adjusted 
manually so that it fits snugly across your 
hips.
When the seat belt is fully extended from 
the retractor to allow the installation of 
a child restraint system, the seat belt 
operation changes to allow the belt to 
retract, but not to extend (Automatic 
Locking Retractor Type). Refer to the 
“Using a Child Restraint System” section 
in this chapter.
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To release your seat belt:
Press the release button (1) in the locking 
buckle.
When it is released, the belt should 
automatically draw back into the 
retractor. If this does not happen, check 
the belt to be sure it is not twisted, then 
try again.
NOTICE
Although the seat belt retractor provides 
the same level of protection for seated 
passengers in either emergency 
or automatic locking modes, the 
emergency locking mode allows seated 
passengers to move freely in their seat 
while keeping some tension on the belt. 
During a collision or sudden stop, the 
retractor automatically locks the belt to 
help restrain your body.
To deactivate the automatic locking 
mode, unbuckle the seat belt and allow 
the belt to fully retract.   

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NOTICE
The sensor that activates the SRS 
control module is connected with the 
pre–tensioner seat belts. The SRS air 
bag warning light on the instrument 
cluster will illuminate for approximately 
3~6 seconds after the Engine Start/Stop 
button is in the ON position, and then it 
should turn off.
If the pre-tensioner is not working 
properly, the warning light will 
illuminate even if the SRS air bag is not 
malfunctioning. If the warning light 
does not illuminate, stays illuminated 
or illuminates when the vehicle is 
being driven, we recommend the pre-
tensioner seat belts and/or SRS control 
module be inspected by an authorized 
HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.
 Information
•	Pre-tensioner seat belts may be 
activated in certain frontal or side 
collisions or rollover situations (if 
equipped with rollover sensor).
•	 When the pre-tensioner seat belts are 
activated, a loud noise may be heard 
and fine dust, which may appear to be 
smoke, may be visible in the passenger 
compartment. These are normal 
operating conditions and are not 
hazardous.
•	 Although it is non-toxic, the fine dust 
may cause skin irritation and should 
not be inhaled for prolonged periods. 
Wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly 
after an accident in which the pre-
tensioner seat belts were activated.
Additional seat belt safety 
precautions
Seat belt use during pregnancy
The seat belt should always be used 
during pregnancy. The best way to 
protect your unborn child is to protect 
yourself by always wearing the seat belt.
Pregnant women should always wear 
a lap-shoulder seat belt. Place the 
shoulder belt across your chest, routed 
between your breasts and away from 
your neck. Place the lap belt below your 
belly so that it fits SNUGLY across your 
hips and pelvic bone, under the rounded 
part of the belly.
 WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or 
death to an unborn child during an 
accident, pregnant women should 
NEVER place the lap portion of the 
seat belt above or over the area of the 
abdomen where the unborn child is 
located.
Seat belt use and children
Infant and small children
Most countries have Child Restraint 
System laws which require children to 
travel in approved Child Restraint System 
devices, including booster seats. The age 
at which seat belts can be used instead 
of Child Restraint System differs among 
countries, so you should be aware of the 
specific requirements in your country, 
and where you are travelling. Infant and 
Child Restraint System must be properly 
placed and installed in a rear seat.
For more information refer to the “Child 
Restraint Systems” section in this 
chapter.   

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 WARNING
ALWAYS properly restrain infants and 
small children in a Child Restraint 
System appropriate for the child’s 
height and weight.
To reduce the risk of serious injury or 
death to a child and other passengers, 
NEVER hold a child in your lap or arms 
when the vehicle is moving. The violent 
forces created during an accident will 
tear the child from your arms and throw 
the child against the interior of the 
vehicle.
Small children are best protected from 
injury in an accident when properly 
restrained in the rear seat by a Child 
Restraint System that meets the 
requirements of the Safety Standards of 
your country. Before buying any Child 
Restraint System, make sure that it has 
a label certifying that it meets Safety 
Standard of your country.
The Child Restraint System must be 
appropriate for your child’s height and 
weight. Check the label on the Child 
Restraint System for this information. 
Refer to “Child Restraint Systems” 
section in this chapter.Larger children
Children under age 13 and who are 
too large for a booster seat should 
always occupy the rear seat and use the 
available lap/shoulder belts. A seat belt 
should lie across the upper thighs and 
be snug across the shoulder and chest 
to restrain the child safely. Check belt fit 
periodically. A child’s squirming could 
put the belt out of position. In the event 
of an accident, children are afforded the 
best safety restrained by a proper Child 
Restraint System in the rear seats.
If a larger child over age 13 must be 
seated in the front seat, the child must 
be securely restrained by the available 
lap/shoulder belt and the seat should be 
placed in the rearmost position.
If the shoulder belt portion slightly 
touches the child’s neck or face, try 
placing the child closer to the center 
of the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still 
touches their face or neck, they need to 
be returned to an appropriate booster 
seat in the rear seat.
 WARNING
•	
Always make sure larger children’s 
seat belts are worn and properly 
adjusted.
•	 NEVER allow the shoulder belt to 
contact the child’s neck or face.
•	 Do not allow more than one child to 
use a single seat belt.
Seat belt use and injured people
A seat belt should be used when an 
injured person is being transported. 
Consult a physician for specific 
recommendations.