2022 HYUNDAI KONA EV Owners Manual

Safety system
3-18
NOTICE
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.
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While the vehicle is running, push either
of the switches to warm the driver’s seat
or front 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 switch, the
temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :
OFF
LOW ( )HIGH ( )
MIDDLE ( )
• When pressing the switch for more
than 1.5 seconds with the seat warmer
operating, the seat warmer will turn
OFF.
• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF
position whenever the START/STOP
button is placed to the ON position.
Information
With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending on
the seat temperature.
Rear seat warmers (if equipped)
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While the vehicle is in the ready (
)
mode, push either of the switches to
warm the rear 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 switch, the
temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :
OFF → MIDDLE ( ) → LOW ( )
The seat warmer defaults to the OFF
position whenever the START/STOP
button is in the ON position.
Information
With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending on
the seat temperature.

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Front air ventilation seat (if equipped)
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The air ventilation seats are provided
to cool the front seats by blowing air
through small vent holes on the surface
of the seat cushions and seatbacks.
When the operation of the air ventilation
seat is not needed, keep the switches in the OFF position.
While the vehicle is running, push the
switch to cool the driver’s seat or the
front passenger’s seat (if equipped). • Each time you push the switch, the
airflow changes as follows:
OFF
LOW ( )HIGH ( )
MIDDLE ( )
• When pressing the switch for
more than 1.5 seconds with the
air ventilation seat operating, the
operation will turn Off.
• The air ventilation seats default to the
OFF position whenever the START/
STOP button is placed to the ON position.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the air ventilation
seat: • Use the air ventilation seat ONLY
when the climate control system
is on. Using the air ventilation seat
for prolonged periods of time with
the climate control system off could
cause the air ventilation seat to malfunction.
• Never use a solvent such as paint
thinner, benzene, alcohol or gasoline
to clean the seats.
• Avoid spilling liquids on the surface
of the front seats and seatbacks;
this may cause the air vent holes
to become blocked and not work
properly.
• Do not place materials such as
plastic bags or newspapers under
the seats. They may block the air
intake causing the air vents to not
work properly.
• Do not change the seat covers. It may
damage the air ventilation seat.
• If the air vents do not operate, restart
the vehicle. If there is no change,
we recommend that you have your
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.

Safety system
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seat Belts
This section describes how to use the
seat belts properly. It also describes
some of the things not to do when using
seat belts.
Seat belt safety precautions
Always fasten your seat belt and make
sure all passengers have fastened their
seat belts before starting any trip. Air
bags are designed to supplement the
seat belt as an additional safety device,
but they are not a substitute. Most
countries require all occupants of a
vehicle to wear seat belts.
WARNING
Seat belts must be used by ALL
passengers whenever the vehicle is
moving. Take the following precautions
when adjusting and wearing seat belts: • Children under the age of 13 should
be properly restrained in the rear
seats.
• Never allow children to ride in the
front passenger seat, unless the air
bag is deactivated. If a child is seated
in the front passenger seat, move
the seat as far back as possible and
properly restrain them in the seat.
• NEVER allow an infant or child to be
carried on an occupant’s lap.
• NEVER ride with the seatback
reclined when the vehicle is moving.
• Do not allow children to share a seat
or seat belt.
• Do not wear the shoulder belt under
your arm or behind your back. •
Never wear a seat belt over fragile
objects. If there is a sudden stop or
impact, the seat belt can damage it.
• Do not use the seat belt if it is
twisted. A twisted seat belt will not
protect you properly in an accident.
• Do not use a seat belt if the webbing
or hardware is damaged.
• Do not latch the seat belt into the
buckles of other seats.
• NEVER unfasten the seat belt
while driving. This may cause loss
of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
• Make sure there is nothing in the
buckle interfering with the seat belt
latch mechanism. This may prevent
the seat belt from fastening securely.
• No modifications or additions
should be made by the user which
will either prevent the seat belt
adjusting devices from operating to
remove slack, or prevent the seat
belt assembly from being adjusted to
remove slack.
WARNING
Damaged seat belts and seat belt
assemblies will not operate properly.
Always replace: • Frayed, contaminated, or damaged
webbing.
• Damaged hardware.
• The entire seat belt assembly after it
has been worn in an accident, even
if damage to webbing or assembly is
not apparent.

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Seat belt warning light
Seat belt warning
„„Instrument cluster
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Driver’s seat belt warning
As a reminder to the driver, the seat
belt warning light will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds each time
the START/STOP button is turned on
regardless of belt fastening. If the driver’s
seat belt is not fastened, the warning
chime will sound for about 6 seconds.
If the seat belt is not fastened when
the START/STOP button is turned on or
if it is disconnected after the START/
STOP button is turned on, the seat belt
warning light will illuminate until the belt
is fastened.
If you start to drive without the seat
belt fastened or you unfasten the seat
belt when you drive under 20km/h,
the corresponding warning light will
continue to illuminate until you fasten
the seat belt.
If you continue to drive without the
seat belt fastened or you unfasten the
seat belt when you drive over 20km/h,
the seat belt warning chime will sound
for approximately 100 seconds and the
corresponding warning light will blink.
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Front passenger’s seat belt warning
As a reminder to the front passenger,
the front passenger’s seat belt warning
light will illuminate for approximately
6 seconds each time the START/STOP
button is turned on regardless of belt
fastening. If the seat belt is not fastened
when the START/STOP button is turned
on or if it is disconnected after the
START/STOP button is turned on, the
seat belt warning light will illuminate
until the belt is fastened.
If you start to drive without the seat
belt fastened or you unfasten the seat
belt when you drive under 20km/h,
the corresponding warning light will
continue to illuminate until you fasten
the seat belt.
If you continue to drive without the
seat belt fastened or you unfasten the
seat belt when you drive over 20km/h,
the seat belt warning chime will sound
for approximately 100 seconds and the
corresponding warning light will blink.

Safety system
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WARNING
Riding in an improper position
adversely affects the front passenger’s
seat belt warning system. It is important
for the driver to instruct the passenger
to properly be seated as instructed in this manual.
Information
• You can find the front passenger’s seat
belt warning light on the center fascia panel.
• Although the front passenger seat is not occupied, the seat belt warning light
will blink or illuminate for 6 seconds.
• The front passenger’s seat belt warning may operate when luggage is placed on
the front passenger seat.
Seat belt restraint system
Lap/shoulder belt
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To fasten your seat belt:
Pull it out of the retractor and insert the
metal tab (1) into the buckle (2). There
will be an audible “click” when the tab
locks into the buckle.
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You should place the lap belt (1) portion
across your hips and the shoulder belt (2)
portion across your chest.
The seat belt automatically adjusts to the
proper length after the lap belt portion
is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly
around your hips. If you lean forward in
a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend
and move with you.
If there is a sudden stop or impact, the
belt will lock into position. It will also lock
if you try to lean forward too quickly.

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NOTICE
If you are not able to smoothly pull
enough of the seat belt out from the
retractor, firmly pull the seat belt out
and release it. After release, you will be
able to pull the belt out smoothly.
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WARNING
Improperly positioned seat belts may
increase the risk of serious injury
in an accident. Take the following
precautions when adjusting the seat belt: • Position the lap portion of the seat
belt as low as possible across your
hips, not on your waist, so that it
fits snugly. This allows your strong
pelvic bones to absorb the force of
the crash, reducing the chance of
internal injuries.
• Position one arm under the shoulder
belt and the other over the belt, as
shown in the illustration.
• Always position the shoulder belt
anchor into the locked position at the
appropriate height.
• Never position the shoulder belt
across your neck or face.
Height adjustment
You can adjust the height of the shoulder
belt anchor to one of the four different
positions for maximum comfort and
safety.
The shoulder portion should be adjusted
so it lies across your chest and midway
over your shoulder nearest the door, not
over your neck.
„„Front seat
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To adjust the height of the seat belt
anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster
into an appropriate position.
To raise the height adjuster, pull it up
(1). To lower it, push it down (3) while
pressing the height adjuster button (2).
Release the button to lock the anchor
into position. Try sliding the height
adjuster to make sure that it has locked
into position.

Safety system
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OHI038142
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.Rear center seatbelt
(3-point rear center seat belt) OOSEV038031L
When using the rear center seat belt, the
buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be used.
Information
If you are not able to pull out the safety
belt from the retractor, firmly pull the belt
out and release it. After release, you will be
able to pull the belt out smoothly.
WARNING
Make sure that the seatback is locked in
place when using the rear center seat belt.
If not, the seatback may move when
there is a sudden stop or collision,
which could result in serious injury.

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Pre-tensioner seat belt
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Your vehicle is equipped with driver’s
and front passenger’s Pre-tensioner
Seat Belts (Retractor Pretensioner and
Emergency Fastening Device System).
The purpose of the pre-tensioner is
to make sure the seat belts fit tightly
against the occupant’s body in
certain frontal or side collision(s). The
Emergency Fastening Device System
may be activated in certain crashes
where the frontal or side collision(s) is
severe enough, together with the air bags. When the vehicle stops suddenly, or
if the occupant tries to lean forward
too quickly, the seat belt retractor will
lock into position. In certain frontal or
side collision(s), the pre-tensioner will
activate and pull the seat belt into tighter
contact against the occupant’s body.
(1) Retractor Pretensioner
The purpose of the retractor pretensioner is to make sure that the
shoulder belts fit in tightly against
the occupant’s upper body in certain
frontal or side collision(s).
(2) Emergency Fastening Device System
The purpose of the Emergency Fastening Device System is to make
sure that the pelvis belts fit in tightly
against the occupant’s lower body in
certain frontal or side collision(s).
If the system senses excessive tension
on the driver or passenger’s seat belt
when the pre-tensioner system activates,
the load limiter inside the retractor
pre-tensioner will release some of the
pressure on the affected seat belt.