2023 HYUNDAI VENUE warning

Foreword1-4
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. 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.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL SAFETY MESSAGES

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Your new vehicle is designed to obtain
maximum performance with UNLEADED
FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust
emissions and spark plug fouling.
Your new vehicle is designed to perform
optimally unleaded fuel having an octane
number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher. (Do not
use methanol blended fuels)
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and
engine components, never add any fuel
system cleaning agents to the fuel tank
other than what has been specified.
Consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer
for additional information.
WARNING

[Do not “top off” after the nozzle
automatically shuts off when
refueling.

[ Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
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.

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VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION
AND EVENT DATA
RECORDERS
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in
understanding how a vehicle’s systems
performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:

[ How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;

[ Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were buckled/
fastened;

[ How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,

[ How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle
only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the
EDR under normal driving conditions
and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such
as law enforcement, could combine the
EDR data with the type of personally
identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR,
special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties, such as
law enforcement, that have the special
equipment, can read the information if
they have access to the vehicle or the
EDR.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Items contained in motor vehicles or
emitted from them are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or reproductive harm.
These include:

[ Gasoline and its vapors

[ Engine exhaust

[ Used engine oil

[ Interior passenger compartment
components and materials

[ Component parts which are subject
to heat and wear
In addition, battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead, lead
compounds and other chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm.
For more information go to
https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle

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1. Instrument cluster .................................. 4-4
2. Horn ........................................................ 5-19
3. Key ignition switch ................................. 6-6Engine Start/Stop button ....................... 6-9
4. Infotainment system .............................5-76
5. Hazard warning flasher switch ............... 7-2
6. Manual climate control system ........... 5-48 Automatic climate control system ...... 5-56
7. Passenger’s front air bag ..................... 3-33
8. Glove box .............................................. 5-69 9. Manual transmission shift lever ............ 6-12
Intelligent variable transmission
shift lever................................................ 6-15
10. Seat warmer ........................................... 3-12
11. Drive mode selection knob .................. 6-28
12. Power outlet .......................................... 5-70
13. USB charger ........................................... 5-71
14. Driver’s front air bag ............................. 3-33
15. Light control .......................................... 5-36 Turn signals ............................................ 5-41
16. Wiper/Washer ....................................... 5-45
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

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3. Safety System
Important Safety Precautions ........................................................................\
...3-2
Always Wear Your Seat Belt ........................................................................\
................. 3-2
Restrain 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 .....................................................................\
............................................. 3-3
Safety Precautions ........................................................................\
...............................3-4
Front Seats ........................................................................\
............................................ 3-5
Rear Seats ........................................................................\
.............................................3-7
Head Restraints ........................................................................\
....................................3-9
Seat Warmers ........................................................................\
......................................3-12
Seat Belts ........................................................................\
.................................. 3-14Seat Belt Safety Precautions ........................................................................\
............. 3-14
Seat Belt Warning Light ........................................................................\
......................3-15
Seat Belt Restraint System .....................................................................\
................... 3-16
Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions ...................................................................3-20
Care of Seat Belts ........................................................................\
............................... 3-22
Child Restraint System (CRS) ........................................................................\
. 3-23Children Always in the Rear ........................................................................\
............... 3-23
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................................................................. 3-24
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................................................................. 3-25
Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System .................................... 3-31Where Are the Air Bags? ........................................................................\
.................... 3-33
How Does the Air Bag System Operate? ...................................................................3-36
What to Expect After an Air Bag Inflates ..................................................................3-39
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .................................................................... 3-40
Why Didn’t My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision? .......................................................... 3-46
SRS Care ........................................................................\
............................................ 3-50
Additional Safety Precautions ........................................................................\
........... 3-51
Air Bag Warning Labels ........................................................................\
...................... 3-51
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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You will find many safety precautions
and recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
The safety precautions in this section are
among the most important.
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all
types of accidents. Air bags are designed
to supplement seat belts, not replace
them. So even though your vehicle is
equipped with air bags, ALWAYS make
sure you and your passengers wear your
seat belts, and wear them properly.
Restrain All Children
All children under age 13 should ride
in your vehicle properly restrained in a
rear seat, not the front seat. Infants and
small children should be restrained in
an appropriate child restraint. Larger
children should use a booster seat with
the lap/shoulder belt until they can use
the seat belt properly without a booster
seat.
Air Bag Hazards
While air bags can save lives, they can
also cause serious or fatal injuries to
occupants who sit too close to them, or
who are not properly restrained. Infants,
young children, and shorter adults are at
the greatest risk of being injured by an
inflating air bag. Follow all instructions
and warnings in this manual.
Driver Distraction
Driver distraction presents a serious and
potentially deadly danger, especially for
inexperienced drivers. Safety should be
the first concern when behind the wheel
and drivers need to be aware of the wide
array of potential distractions, such as
drowsiness, reaching for objects, eating,
personal grooming, other passengers,
and using cellular phones. Drivers can become distracted when
they take their eyes and attention off
the road or their hands off the wheel to
focus on activities other than driving. To
reduce your risk of distraction or getting
into an accident:

[
ALWAYS set up your mobile devices
(i.e., MP3 players, phones, navigation
units, etc.) when your vehicle is
parked or safely stopped.

[ ONLY use your mobile device when
allowed by laws and when conditions
permit safe use. NEVER text or email
while driving. Most states have laws
prohibiting drivers from texting. Some
states and cities also prohibit drivers
from using handheld phones.

[ NEVER let the use of a mobile device
distract you from driving. You have a
responsibility to your passengers and
others on the road to always drive
safely, with your hands on the wheel
as well as your eyes and attention on
the road.
Control Your Speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash
injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher
the speed, the greater the risk, but
serious injuries can also occur at lower
speeds. Never drive faster than is safe
for current conditions, regardless of the
maximum speed posted.
Keep Your Vehicle in Safe
Condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical
failure can be extremely hazardous. To
reduce the possibility of such problems,
check your tire pressures and condition
frequently, and perform all regularly
scheduled maintenance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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Safety Precautions
Adjusting the seats so that you are sitting
in a safe, comfortable position plays an
important role in driver and passenger
safety together with the seat belts and
air bags in an accident.
WARNING
Do not use a cushion that reduces
friction between the seat and the
passenger. The passenger’s hips may
slide under the lap portion of the seat
belt during an accident or a sudden
stop. Serious or fatal internal injuries
could result because the seat belt
cannot operate properly.
Air Bags
You can take steps to reduce the risk
of being injured by an inflating air bag.
Sitting too close to an air bag greatly
increases the risk of injury in the event
the air bag inflates.
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) recommends
that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25
cm) between the center of the steering
wheel and their chest.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death from an inflating air bag, take the
following precautions:

[ Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the
rear as possible while maintaining
the ability to maintain full control of
the vehicle.

[ Adjust the front passenger seat as far
to the rear as possible.

[ Hold the steering wheel by the rim
with hands at the 9 o’clock and 3
o’clock positions to minimize the risk
of injuries to your hands and arms.
[
NEVER place anything or anyone
between the steering wheel and the
air bag.

[ Do not allow the front passenger to
place feet or legs on the dashboard
to minimize the risk of leg injuries.
Seat Belts
Always fasten your seat belt before
starting any trip.
At all times, passengers should sit
upright and be properly restrained.
Infants and small children must be
restrained in appropriate child restraint
systems. Adults and children who
have outgrown a booster seat must be
restrained using the seat belts.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
adjusting your seat belt:

[NEVER use one seat belt for more
than one occupant.

[ Always position the seatback upright
with the lap portion of the seat belt
snug and low across the hips.

[ NEVER allow children or small infants
to ride on a passenger’s lap.

[ Do not route the seat belt across your
neck, across sharp edges, or reroute
the shoulder strap away from your
body.

[ Do not allow the seat belt to become
caught or jammed.

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Front Seats
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
adjusting your seat:

[NEVER attempt to adjust the seat
while the vehicle is moving. The seat
could respond with unexpected
movement and may cause loss
of vehicle control resulting in an
accident.

[ Do not place anything under the
front seats. Loose objects in the
driver’s foot area could interfere
with the operation of the foot pedals,
causing an accident.

[ Do not allow anything to interfere
with the normal position and proper
locking of the seatback.

[ Do not place a cigarette lighter on
the floor or seat. When you operate
the seat, gas may exit out of the
lighter causing a fire.

[ Use extreme caution when picking
up small objects trapped under the
seats or between the seat and the
center console. Your hands might be
cut or injured by the sharp edges of
the seat mechanism.

[ If there are occupants in the rear
seats, be careful while adjusting the
front seat position.

[ Make sure that the seat is locked in
place after the adjustment. If not,
the seat might move unexpectedly
resulting in an accident.
CAUTION
To prevent injury:

[Do not adjust your seat while
wearing your seat belt. Moving the
seat cushion forward may cause
strong pressure on your abdomen.

[ Do not allow your hands or fingers to
get caught in the seat mechanisms
while the seat is moving.
Manual Adjustment
The front seat can be adjusted by using
the levers located on the outside of
the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust
the seat to the proper position so that
you can easily control the steering
wheel, foot pedals and controls on the
instrument panel.
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Forward and rearward adjustment
To move the seat forward or rearward:
1.

Pull up the seat slide adjustment lever
and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place. Move forward
and rearward without using the lever.
If the seat moves, it is not locked
properly.