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 WARNING
Make sure the vehicle is off, the shift 
lever is in P (Park), and the parking 
brake is securely applied whenever 
loading or unloading cargo. Failure to 
take these steps may allow the vehicle 
to move if the shift lever is inadvertently 
moved to another position.
NOTICE
[ Be careful when loading cargo 
through the rear passenger seats 
to prevent damage 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.
[  Unsecured cargo in the passenger 
compartment can cause damage 
to the vehicle or injury to the 
occupants.
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.
 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 restraint is at the 
same height as the height of the top 
of the eyes.
[  NEVER adjust the head restraint 
position of the driver’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 seatback.
[  Make sure the head restraint locks 
into position after adjusting it.
NOTICE
To prevent damage, NEVER hit or pull 
on the head restraints.
 CAUTION
When there are no occupants in the 
rear seats, adjust the height of the head 
restraint to the lowest position. The 
rear seat head restraint can reduce the 
visibility of the rear area. 

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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  (2) while pulling the head restraint up 
(1).
To reinstall the head restraint:
1.  Put the head restraint poles into the  holes (3) while pressing the release 
button (2).
2.  Adjust the head restraint to the  appropriate height.
Seat Warmers (if equipped)
Seat warmers are provided to warm the 
seats during cold weather.
 WARNING
The seat warmers can cause a SERIOUS 
BURN, even at low temperatures 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 temperature 
change or pain to the skin should 
use extreme caution, especially the 
following types of passengers:
[ Infants, children, elderly or disabled 
persons, or hospital outpatients.
[  People with sensitive skin or who 
burn easily.
[  Fatigued individuals.
[  Intoxicated individuals.
[  People taking medication that can 
cause drowsiness or sleepiness.
 WARNING
NEVER place anything on the seat 
that insulates against heat when the 
seat warmer is in operation, such as a 
blanket or seat cushion. This may cause 
the seat warmer to overheat, causing a 
burn or damage to the seat. 

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SEAT BELTS
This section describes how to use the 
seat belts properly. It also describes 
some of the things to avoid 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 states 
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:
[  ALWAYS properly restrain children 
under age 13 in the rear seats.
[  NEVER allow children to ride in the 
front passenger seat. If a child age 13 
or older must be seated in the front 
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.
[  Always wear both the shoulder 
portion and lap portion of the lap/
shoulder belt.
[  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 Light  
(for Driver’s Seat)
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As a reminder to the driver, the seat 
belt warning light will illuminate for 
approximately 6 seconds each time 
you place the ignition switch to the ON 
position regardless of belt fastening. 
However, if the seat belt is unfasted, 
a warning chime will sound for 
approximately 6 seconds.
If you continue not to fasten the seat belt 
and you drive under 12 mph (20 km/h), 
the warning light will stay illuminated.
If you continue not to fasten the seat 
belt and you drive over 12 mph (20 km/h) 
the seat belt warning chime will sound 
for approximately 100 seconds and the 
corresponding warning light will blink.
If you unfasten the seat belt while driving 
under 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt 
warning light will illuminate until the seat 
belt is fastened.
If you unfasten the seat belt while 
driving over 12 mph (20 km/h), the 
seat belt warning chime will sound for 
approximately 100 seconds and the 
corresponding warning light will blink.
Seat Belt Warning Light  
(for Front Passenger’s Seat)
As a reminder to the front passenger, 
the front passenger’s seat belt warning 
lights will illuminate for approximately 6 
seconds each time you place the ignition 
switch to the ON position regardless of 
belt fastening.
If you continue not to fasten the seat belt 
and you drive under 12 mph (20 km/h), 
the warning light will stay illuminated.
If you continue not to fasten the seat 
belt and you drive over 12 mph (20 km/h) 
the seat belt warning chime will sound 
for approximately 100 seconds and the 
corresponding warning light will blink.
If you unfasten the seat belt while driving 
under 12 mph (20 km/h) the seat belt 
warning light will illuminate until the seat 
belt is fastened.
If you unfasten the seat belt while 
driving over 12 mph (20 km/h), the 
seat belt warning chime will sound for 
approximately 100 seconds and the 
corresponding warning light will blink.
 WARNING
The front passenger’s seat belt warning 
light may not properly operate if the 
front passenger does not sit properly in 
the seat.
If you place an object on the passenger 
seat or back seat or under the seats, 
the warning chime may sound. Please 
remove the object if the chime sounds. 

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Children Always in the Rear
 WARNING
Always properly restrain children in the 
rear seats of the vehicle.
Children of all ages are safer when 
restrained in the rear seat. A child riding 
in the front passenger seat can be 
forcefully struck by an inflating air bag 
resulting in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
Children under age 13 must always 
ride in the rear seats and must always 
be properly restrained to minimize the 
risk of injury in an accident, sudden 
stop or sudden maneuver. According 
to accident statistics, children are safer 
when properly restrained in the rear 
seats than in the front seat. Even with 
air bags, children can be seriously 
injured or killed. Children too large for 
a child restraint must use the seat belts 
provided.
All 50 states have child restraint laws 
which require children to travel in 
approved child restraint devices. The 
laws governing the age or height/weight 
restrictions at which seat belts can be 
used instead of child restraints differs 
among states, so you should be aware of 
the specific requirements in your state, 
and where you are travelling.
Child restraint systems must be properly 
placed and installed in the rear seat. 
You must use a commercially available 
child restraint system that meets the 
requirements of the Federal Motor 
Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213).
Child restraint systems are generally 
designed to be secured in a vehicle seat 
by lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt, 
or by a LATCH system in the rear seats of 
the vehicle.
Child Restraint System (CRS)
Infants and younger children must be 
restrained in an appropriate rear-facing 
or forward-facing CRS that has first 
been properly secured to the rear seat 
of the vehicle. Read and comply with 
the instructions for installation and use 
provided by the manufacturer of the 
child restraint.
 WARNING
An improperly secured child restraint 
can increase the risk of SERIOUS 
INJURY or DEATH in an accident. Always 
take the following precautions when 
using a child restraint system:
[  NEVER install a child or infant 
restraint in the front passenger’s 
seat.
[  Always properly secure the child 
restraint to a rear seat of the vehicle.
[  Always follow the child restraint 
system manufacturer’s instructions 
for installation and use.
[  Always properly restrain your child in 
the child restraint.
[  If the vehicle head restraint prevents 
proper installation of a child seat 
(as described in the child restraint 
system manual), the head restraint of 
the respective seating position shall 
be readjusted or entirely removed.
[  Do not use an infant carrier or a 
child safety seat that “hooks” over 
a seatback, it may not provide 
adequate protection in an accident.
[  After an accident, have a HYUNDAI 
dealer check the child restraint 
system, seat belts, tether anchors 
and lower anchors.
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