Hyundai ix35 2010 User Manual

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Operation
Maintenance
Specifications

The information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication.
However, the right to amend specifications without notice or obligation to
incorporate such amendments into vehicles already produced is reserved.

This manual applies to all markets and includes descriptions and explana­tions of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result, some of the
equipment operating descriptions referred to may not apply to the particu­lar vehicle with which this manual is supplied.

Please refer to the nearest Hyundai authorised repairer for information
regarding current standard and optional equipment levels.

CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS T O ORIGINAL VEHICLE SPECIFICA TION

Modification to the original vehicle specification may invalidate the manufacturers warranty and may
adversely affect the safety and durability of the vehicle.

Components which are subject to modification or are added to the original vehicle specification with­out the express approval of the man ufacturer and result in consequential loss or damage are not cov­ered by the vehicle manufacturers warranty.

Particular attention is drawn to the fitment of replacement road wheels having a diff erent specification
to those installed in production. The electronic power assisted steering system is specifically pro­grammed to operate only with the road wheels fitted during production. The installation of alternative
specification road wheels may result in the replacement road wheels fouling the vehicle body result­ing in tyre damage and compromised safety. The installation of after market wheels on vehicles
equipped with TPMS may result in wheel balancing difficulties or malfunction of the TPMS system.

Please refer to the nearest Hyundai authorised repairer before non original specification road wheels
are installed.

TWO WAY RADIO INSTALLATION

This vehicle is fitted with electronically controlled fuel injection or other micro processor controlled
equipment.

It is possible for incorrectly installed two w a y radio equipment including mobile telephones to adverse­ly affect these systems.

Before radio equipment of this kind is installed, please contact your Hyundai authorised repairer for
recommendation regarding the suitability of the particular radio equipment concerned and the recom­mended method of installation and equipment location. Incorrectly installed or unsuitable equipment
which gives rise to incorrect functioning of or damage to electronic vehicle components will not fall
within the scope of the vehicle manufacturers warranty.

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SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING

This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE.
These titles indicate the following:

WARNING

This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other
persons if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning.

CAUTION

This indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment if the
caution is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution.

✽✽

NOTICE

This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.

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FOREWORD

Hyundai Motor Company wish to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing a Hyundai product and to welcome you to the
ever increasing number of discriminating motorists who drive Hyundai vehicles .The advanced engineering and construction meth­ods employed during both design and production of the Hyundai marque are something of which we are proud, and this commit­ment to providing a high quality product is supported by a comprehensive after sales and warranty service of which we are equal­ly proud.

This owner's manual will introduce the operating and maintenance requirements for the vehicle and it is recommended that it is
carefully read to ensure that the maximum performance and durability along with safe and satisf actory operation are obtained.The
recommended routine maintenance servicing along with any running repairs that may be required should be entrusted to a
Hyundai authorised repairer to ensure that only the latest methods and genuine Hyundai replacement parts are used for the con­tinued reliability, safety and performance of the vehicle.

Should any question or query exist regarding any aspect of your Hyundai please contact the nearest Hyundai authorised repairer
who will be only too pleased to assist wherever possible.

Note :This owners manual should be considered as part of the vehicle and should be kept in the vehicle at all times for ease of

reference.

In the event of the vehicle being sold please ensure that this manual is left in the vehicle for the reference of the new owner.

CAUTION

Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet Hyundai
specifications.You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifications listed on Page 8-4 in the
Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual.

Copyright 2010 Hyundai Motor Company.All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval
system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Hyundai Motor Company.

F4

Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts

1.What are Hyundai Genuine Parts?

Hyundai Genuine Parts are manufac­tured to the same specification as
those used by Hyundai Motor
Company to manufacture vehicles and
are designed and tested to guarantee
optimum safety, performance, and reli­ability.

2.Why should you use genuine parts?

Hyundai Genuine Parts are engi­neered and built to meet rigid manu­facturing requirements.The use of imi­tation, counterfeit or used salvage
parts is not covered under the Hyundai
New Vehicle Warranty.

In addition, any damage to or failure of
Hyundai Genuine Parts caused by the
installation or failure of an imitation,
counterfeit or used salvage part is not
covered by the Hyundai New Vehicle
Warranty.

3. How can you tell if you are purchas­ing Hyundai Genuine Parts?

Look for the Hyundai Genuine Parts
Logo on the package (see below).

Hyundai Genuine Parts exported to
are packaged with labels written only
in English.

Hyundai Genuine Parts are only sold
through Hyundai authorised repairers.

A100A03L

A100A01L A100A02L A100A04L

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Introduction

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table of contents

Your vehicle at a glance
Safety system of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications & Consumer information
Index

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3
4
5
6
7
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I

Introduction

1

How to use this manual / 1-2
Fuel requirements / 1-2
Vehicle handling instructions / 1-5
Vehicle run-in process / 1-5
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-6

Introduction

HOW T O USE THIS MANUAL FUEL REQUIREMENTS

This Owners Manual is designed to help
vehicle users derive the greatest possi­ble amount of enjoyment and satisf action
from driving the HYUNDAI vehicle. It is
strongly recommended that the entire
manual is read in order that all of the fea­tures, safety systems and maintenance
requirements are understood.

To minimise the RISK of death or injury,
the "WARNING" and "CAUTION" state­ments must be read and understood
before operating the vehicle.

Illustrations are used throughout the
manual to complement written descrip­tions intended to best explain how to
enjoy using the vehicle.

Reading this manual will assist the vehi­cle user to learn about and understand
the features, important safety informa­tion, and driving recommendations.

The general layout of the manual is pro­vided in the Table of Contents.The index
has an alphabetical listing of all the infor­mation contained in the manual. The
manual has eight sections plus an index.
Each section begins with a brief list of
contents to easily identify at a glance if
that section contains the information
being sought.

"WARNING", "CA UTION", and "NOTICE"
information is provided to enhance the
personal safety of the vehicle user. This
information must be carefully read and
followed.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in
which harm, serious bodily injury or
death could result if the warning is
ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which damage to your vehicle could
result if the caution is ignored.

✽✽

NOTICE

ANOTICE indicates interesting orhelp­ful information is being provided.

Petrol engine

Unleaded

For the optimal vehicle performance, we
recommend you to use unleaded petrol
with an octane rating of RON (Research
Octane Number) 95 /AKI (Anti Knock
Index) 91 or higher.

You may use unleaded petrol with an
octane rating of RON 91~94/AKI 87~90
but it may result in slight performance
reduction of the vehicle.

CAUTION

NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The
use of leaded fuel is detrimental to
the catalytic converter and will
damage the engine control sys­tem’s oxygen sensor and affect
emission control.

Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than
what has been specified. (Consult a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer for
details.)

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Introduction

WARNING

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle
automatically shuts off when
refuelling.

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

Petrol containing alcohol and
methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of petrol and ethanol
(also known as grain alcohol), and petrol
or gasohol containing methanol (also
known as wood alcohol) are being mar­keted along with or instead of leaded or
unleaded petrol.

Do not use gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol, and do not use petrol or
gasohol containing any methanol. Either
of these fuels may cause drivability prob­lems and damage to the fuel system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if
drivability problems occur.

Vehicle damage or driveability problems
may not be covered by the manufactur­er’s warranty if they result from the use
of:

1. Gasohol containing more than 10%
ethanol.

2. Petrol or gasohol containing methanol.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

CAUTION

Never use gasohol which contains
methanol. Discontinue use of any
gasohol product which impairs dri­vability.

Use of MTBE

We recommend that fuels containing
MTBE (Methyl Ter tiary Butyl Ether) over

15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%
weight) should not be used in your vehi­cle.

Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may
reduce vehicle performance and produce
vapour lock or hard starting.

CAUTION

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance prob­lems that are caused by the use of
fuels containing methanol or fuels
containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

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Introduction

Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alco­hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per­formance and damage components of
the fuel system.

Fuels for cleaner air

To help contribute to cleaner air,
HYUNDAI recommends use of fuels
treated with detergent additives, which
help to prevent deposit formation in the
engine.These fuels will help the engines
run cleaner and increase the Emission
Control System performance.

Operation in foreign countries

Drivers of vehicles which are to be oper­ated in foreign countries must satisfy
themselves that:

• The vehicle meets all local regulations
with respect to insurance, specifica­tions etc..

• The correct types and grades of fuel
are available for satisfactory operation
of the vehicle.

Diesel engine

Diesel fuel

Diesel engine must be operated only on
commercially available diesel fuel that
complies with EN 590 or comparable
standard (EN stands for "European
Norm"). Do not use marine diesel fuel,
heating oils, or non-approved fuel addi­tives, as this will increase wear and
cause damage to the engine and fuel
system. The use of non-approved fuels
and / or fuel additives will result in a limi­tation of your warranty rights.

Diesel fuel of above cetane 51 is used in
your vehicle. If two types of diesel fuel
are available, use summer or winter fuel
properly according to the following tem­perature conditions.

• Above -5°C(23°F) ... Summer type
diesel fuel.

• Below -5°C(23°F) ... Winter type diesel
fuel.

Watch the fuel lev el in the tank v ery care­fully : If the engine stops through fuel fail­ure, the circuits must be completely
purged to permit restarting.

CAUTION

Do not allow petrol or water to enter
the fuel tank. If this happens, the
tank should be completely drained
and the fuel lines must all be
cleaned out to prevent the fuel
pump from becoming contaminat­ed.

CAUTION - Diesel Fuel

It is recommended to use the regu­lated automotive diesel fuel for
diesel vehicle equipped with the
DPF system.

If you use diesel fuel including high
sulfur (more than 50 ppm sulfur)
and unspecified additives, it can
cause the DPF system to be dam­aged and white smoke can be emit­ted.

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Introduction

Biodiesel

Commercially supplied Diesel blends of
no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly
known as "B7 Diesel" may be used in
your vehicle if Biodiesel meets EN 14214
or equivalent specifications. (EN stands
for "European Norm"). The use of biofu­els exceeding 7%, made from rapeseed
methyl ester (RME), fatty acid methyl
ester (FAME), vegetable oil methyl ester
(VME) etc. or mixing diesel exceeding
7% with biodiesel will cause increased
wear or damage to the engine and fuel
system.Repair or replacement of worn or
damaged components due to the use of
non approved fuels will not be cov ered by
the manufactures warranty.

CAUTION

• Never use any fuel, whether
diesel, B7 biodiesel or otherwise,
that fails to meet the latest petro­leum industry specification.

• Never use any fuel additives or
treatments that are not recom­mended or approved by the vehi­cle manufacturer.

VEHICLE HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS

As with other vehicles of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control, an accident or
vehicle rollover.

Specific design characteristics (higher
ground clearance, track, etc.) give this
vehicle a higher centre of gravity than
other types of vehicles. In other words
they are not designed for cornering at the
same speeds as conventional 2-wheel
drive vehicles. Avoid sharp turns or
abrupt manoeuvres. Again, failure to
operate this vehicle correctly may result
in loss of control, an accident or vehicle
rollover. Be sure to read the “Reducing

the risk of a rollover” driving guide­lines, in section 5 of this manual.

VEHICLE RUN-IN PROCESS

No special run-in period is needed. By
following a f e w simple precautions for the
first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to
the performance, economy and life of
your vehicle.

• Do not race the engine.

• Whilst driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.

• Do not maintain a single speed for long
periods of time, either fast or slow.
Varying engine speed is needed to
properly run-in the engine.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emergen­cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop­erly.

• Don't let the engine idle longer than 3
minutes at one time.

• Don't tow a trailer/caravan during the
first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of opera­tion.

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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Door ajar warning light

Door and tailgate open position
light

Tailgate open warning light

Seat belt warning light

Low beam indicator*

High beam indicator

Front fog light indicator*

Rear fog light indicator*

Light on indicator*

Tur n signal indicator

ESP indicator*

ESP OFF indicator*

ABS warning light

Air bag warning light

Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light

Engine oil pressure warning
light

Engine oil level warning light
(Diesel engine*)

4WD system warning light*

4WD LOCK indicator*

Charging system warning light

Malfunction indicator*

Immobiliser indicator*

Cruise indicator*

Cruise SET indicator*

Low fuel level warning light

Electric power steering (EPS)
system warning light*

Shift pattern indicator*

Manual transaxle shift indicator*

Glow indicator (Diesel only)

Fuel filter warning light
(Diesel only)

DBC indicator*

KEY

Key out warning*

OUT

Low tyre pressure telltale*

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Engine coolant temperature
warning light

Low tyre pressure position
telltale*

Passenger’s front air bag OFF
indicator*

ECO

ECO indicator*

Auto stop for ISG system
indicator*

*: if equipped
❈: For more detailed explanations, refer

to section 4, “Instrument cluster”.

Introduction

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Your vehicle at a glance

Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Engine compartment / 2-4

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Your vehicle at a glance

INTERIOR OVERVIEW

* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

1. Door lock/unlock button ........................4-13

2. Power window switches*........................4-19

3. Central door lock switch* ......................4-14

4. Power window lock switch*....................4-22

5. Outside rearview mirror control

switch*....................................................4-40

6. Outside rearview mirror folding

button*....................................................4-41

7. Fuel filler lid release lever......................4-26

8. Instrument panel illumination

control switch* ......................................4-43

9. 4WD Lock button*..................................5-28

10.

Idle Stop and Go system OFF

button* ..................................................5-14

11. DBC button* ........................................5-44

12. ESP OFF button* ................................5-40

13. Fuse box ..............................................7-43

14. Steering wheel ....................................4-33

15. Seat........................................................3-2

16. Brake pedal ..........................................5-34

17. Accelerator pedal..........................5-5, 5-11

18. Bonnet release lever............................4-24

* : if equipped

OEL010001R

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

Your vehicle at a glance

1. Light control/Turn signals................4-72

2. Streeing wheel audio controls* ....4-117

3. Bluetooth phone controls* ............4-140

4. Instrument cluster ..........................4-42

5. Horn ................................................4-34

6. Driver’s front air bag........................3-47

7.Wiper/Washer..................................4-78

8. Auto cruise controls* ......................5-48

9. Engine start/stop button* ..................5-8

10.Digital clock and Audio ....4-111, 4-116

11. Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF

indicator*.......................................3-44

12. Hazard warning flasher switch ......4-71

13. Climate control system*................4-87

14. Seat warmer* ..................................3-8

15. Cigarette lighter* ........................4-108

16. AUX, USB and iPod port* ..........4-111

17. Power outlet* ..............................4-110

18. Shift lever ............................5-18, 5-21

19. Passenger’s front air bag* ............3-47

20. Glove box ....................................4-106

* : if equipped

* The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

OEL019002R

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Your vehicle at a glance

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

■■

Petrol (1.6L)

■■

Petrol (2.0L)

1. Engine coolant reservoir ..................7-15

2. Engine oil filler cap ..........................7-14

3. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir .............7-18

4. Air cleaner .......................................7-22

5. Fuse box..........................................7-42

6. Negative battery terminal ................7-29

7. Positive battery terminal ..................7-29

8. Radiator cap ....................................7-17

9. Engine oil dipstick ............................7-14

10.Windscreen washer fluid

reservoir.........................................7-19

* : if equipped

* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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OEL070301R/OEL079001R

■■

Diesel (1.7L)

■■

Diesel (2.0L)

Your vehicle at a glance

1. Engine coolant reservoir ..................7-15

2. Fuse box ..........................................7-42

3. Fuel filter ..........................................7-20

4. Engine oil dipstick ............................7-14

5. Engine oil filler cap ..........................7-14

6. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir ............7-18

7. Air cleaner........................................7-22

8. Negative battery terminal ................7-29

9. Positive battery terminal ..................7-29

10. Radiator cap ..................................7-17

11.Windscreen washer fluid

reservoir ........................................7-19

* : if equipped

* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

OEL070302R/OEL079002R

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Seat / 3-2
Seat belts / 3-15
Child restraint system / 3-29
Airbag-supplemental restraint system / 3-40

Safety system of your vehicle

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Safety system of your vehicle

SEAT

Front seat

(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s seat)
(4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)*
(5) Seat warmer*
(6) Head restraint

Rear seat

(7) Seatback folding
(8) Head restraint
(9) Armrest
(10) Seat warmer*

* if equipped

OEL039001R

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Safety system of your vehicle

WARNING - Loose objects

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

WARNING - Uprighting

seat

When you return the seatback to its
upright position, hold the seatback
and return it slowly and be sure
there are no other occupants
around the seat. If the seatback is
returned without being held and
controlled, the back of the seat
could spring forward resulting in
accidental injury to a person struck
by the seatback.

WARNING - Driver respon-

sibility for front seat pas­senger

Riding in a vehicle with a front seat­back reclined could lead to serious
or fatal injury in an accident. If a
front seat is reclined during an
accident, the occupant’s hips may
slide under the lap portion of the
seat belt applying great force to the
unprotected abdomen. Serious or
fatal internal injuries could result.
The driver must advise the front
passenger to keep the seatback in
an upright position whenever the
vehicle is in motion.

WARNING - Driver’s seat

• Never attempt to adjust seat
whilst the vehicle is moving.This
could result in loss of control,
and an accident causing death,
serious injury, or property dam­age.

• Do not allow anything to interfere
with the normal position of the
seatback. Storing items against a
seatback or in any other way
interfering with proper locking of
a seatback could result in serious
or fatal injury in a sudden stop or
collision.

• Always drive and ride with your
seatback upright and the lap por­tion of the seat belt snug and low
across the hips. This is the best
position to protect you in case of
an accident.

• In order to avoid unnecessary
and perhaps severe air bag
injuries, always sit as far back as
possible from the steering wheel
whilst maintaining comfortable
control of the vehicle. It is recom­mended that your chest is at least
10 inches (250 mm) away from
the steering wheel.

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Safety system of your vehicle

WARNING - Rear seatbacks

• The rear seatback must be
securely latched. If not, passen­gers and objects could be thrown
forward resulting in serious
injury or death in the event of a
sudden stop or collision.

• Luggage and other cargo should
be laid flat in the cargo area. If
objects are large, heavy, or must
be piled, they must be secured.
Under no circumstances should
cargo be piled higher than the
seatbacks. Failure to follow these
warnings could result in serious
injury or death in the event of a
sudden stop, collision or rollover.

• No passenger should ride in the
cargo area or sit or lie on folded
seatbacks whilst the vehicle is
moving. All passengers must be
properly seated in seats and
restrained properly whilst riding.

(Continued)

(Continued)

• When resetting the seatback to
the upright position, make sure it
is securely latched by pushing it
forward and reverse.

WARNING

After adjusting the seat, always
check that it is securely locked into
place by attempting to move the
seat forward or reverse without
using the lock release lever.
Sudden or unexpected movement
of the driver's seat could cause you
to lose control of the vehicle result­ing in an accident.

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OEL039002/H OEL039003/H OEL039004/H

Front seat

Manual adjustment

Forward and backward

To move the seat forward or backward:

1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up
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.

Adjust the seat before driving, and make
sure the seat is locked securely by trying
to move forward and backward without
using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not
locked properly.

Adjusting the seatback recliner

To recline the seatback, rotate the knob
forward or rearward to the desired angle.

Safety system of your vehicle

Seat cushion height
(for driver’s seat, if equipped)

To change the height of the seat cushion,
push the lever upwards or downwards.

• To lower the seat cushion, push down
the lever several times.

• To raise the seat cushion, pull up the
lever several times.

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Safety system of your vehicle

OEL039005/H

Lumbar support (if equipped)

The lumbar support can be adjusted by
moving the lever on the side of seatback.
Pivoting the lev er increases or decreases
lumbar support.

OLM039303N

Head restraint

The driver's and front passenger's seats
are equipped with a head restraint for the
occupant's safety and comfort.

The head restraint not only provides
comfort for the driver and front passen­ger, but also helps protect the head and
neck in the event of a collision.

WARNING

• For maximum effectiveness in
case of an accident, the head
restraint should be adjusted so
the middle of the head restraint is
at the same height of the centre
of gravity of an occupant's head.
Generally, the centre of gravity of
most people's head is similar
with the height of the top of their
eyes. Also, adjust the head
restraint as close to your head as
possible. For this reason,the use
of a cushion that holds the body
away from the seatback is not
recommended.

• Do not operate the vehicle with
the head restraints removed as
severe injury to the occupants
may occur in the event of an acci­dent. Head restraints may provide
protection against neck injuries
when properly adjusted.

• Do not adjust the head restraint
position of the driver's seat
whilst the vehicle is in motion.

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HNF2041-1/H OEL039010 OEL039011

Active head restraint (if equipped)

The active head restraint is designed to
move forward and upward during a rear
impact. This helps prevent the driver's
and front passenger’s heads from mov­ing backward and thus helps minimise
neck injuries.

Adjusting the angle (if equipped)

The head restraint angle may be adjust­ed by pulling or pushing the lower part of
the head restraint. Adjust the head
restraint so that it properly supports the
head and neck.

Safety system of your vehicle

Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the head restraint, pull it up to
the desired position (1). To lower the
head restraint, push and hold the release
button (2) on the head restraint support
and lower the head restraint to the
desired position (3).

WARNING

A gap between the seat and the
headrest release button may
appear when seating on the seat or
when you push or pull the seat. Be
careful not to get your finger, etc.
caught in the gap.

WARNING

Excessive pulling or pushing may
damage the head restraint.

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Safety system of your vehicle

OEL039012

Removal

To remove the head restraint, raise it as
far as it can go then press the release
button (1) whilst pulling upward (2).

To reinstall the head restraint, put the
head restraint poles (3) into the holes
whilst pressing the release button (1).
Then adjust it to the appropriate height.

WARNING

Make sure the head restraint locks
in position after adjusting it to
properly protect the occupants.

OLM039013R

Seat warmer (if equipped)

The seat warmer is provided to warm the
front seats during cold weather.With the
ignition switch in the ON position, push
either of the switches to warm the driver's
seat or the 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.

• The temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :

OFF → HIGH ( ) → LOW ( )

→

• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF
position whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.

✽✽

NOTICE

With the seat warmer switch in ON
position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.

CAUTION

• When cleaning the seats, do not
use an organic solvent such as
thinner, benzene, alcohol and
petrol. Doing so may damage the
surface of the heater or seats.

• To prevent overheating the seat
warmer, do not place blankets,
cushions or seat covers on the
seats whilst the seat warmer is in
operation.

• Do not place heavy or sharp
objects on seats equipped with
seat warmers. Damage to the seat
warming components could
occur.

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Safety system of your vehicle

WARNING - Seat warmer

burns

Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warmers
due to the possibility of excess
heating or burns. In particular, the
driver must exercise extreme care
for the following types of passen­gers:

1. Infants,children, elderly or hand­icapped persons, or hospital out­patients

2. Persons with sensitive skin or
those that burn easily

3. Fatigued individuals

4. Intoxicated individuals

5. Individuals taking medication
that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold
tablets, etc.)

WARNING - Seatback

pockets

Do not put heavy or sharp objects
in the seatback pockets. In an acci­dent they could come loose from
the pocket and injure vehicle occu­pants.

OEL039015

Seatback pocket

The seatback pocket is provided on the
back of the front passenger’s and driv er’s
seatbacks.

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Safety system of your vehicle

*

* if equipped

Rear seat

Head restraint

The rear seat(s) is equipped with head
restraints in all the seating positions for
the occupant's safety and comfort.

The head restraint not only provides
comfort for passengers, but also helps
protect the head and neck in the event of
a collision.

OLM039304N

WARNING

• For maximum effectiveness in
case of an accident, the head
restraint should be adjusted so
the middle of the head restraint is
at the same height of the centre
of gravity of an occupant's head.
Generally, the centre of gravity of
most people's head is similar
with the height of the top of their
eyes. Also adjust the head
restraint as close to your head as
possible. For this reason,the use
of a cushion that holds the body
away from the seatback is not
recommended.

• Do not operate the vehicle with
the head restraints removed.
Severe injury to an occupant may
occur in the event of an accident.
Head restraints may provide pro­tection against severe neck
injuries when properly adjusted.

OEL039017

Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the head restraint, pull it up to
the desired position (1). To lower the
head restraint, push and hold the release
button (2) on the head restraint support
and lower the head restraint to the
desired position (3).

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Safety system of your vehicle

OEL039018

Removal

To remove the head restraint, raise it as
far as it can go then press the release
button (1) whilst pulling the head restraint
up (2).

To reinstall the head restraint, put the
head restraint poles (3) into the holes
whilst pressing the release button (1).
Then adjust it to the appropriate height.

WARNING

Make sure the head restraint locks
in position after adjusting it to
properly protect the occupants.

OLM039019 OLM039020

Armrest

To use the ar mrest, pull it forward from
the seatback.

Seat warmer (if equipped)

The seat warmer is provided to warm the
rear seats during cold weather. With the
ignition switch in the ON position, push
either of the switches to warm rear seats.

During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in the
"OFF" position.

✽✽

NOTICE

With the seat warmer switch in ON
position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.

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