Hyundai Santa FE 2018 Owner's Manual
All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication. However, HYUNDAI reserves the right to make changes at
any time so that our policy of continual product improvement may
be carried out.
This manual applies to all of this vehicle and includes descriptions
and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a
result, you may find material in this manual that does not apply to
your specific vehicle.
OOWWNNEERR''SS MMAANNUUAALL
Operation
Maintenance
Specifications
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Your HYUNDAI should not be modified in any way.
Such modifications may adversely affect the performance, safety or durability of your HYUNDAI
and may, in addition, violate conditions of the limited warranties covering the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in violation of regulations
established by the U.S. Department of
Transportation and other feder al or state agencies.
Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components.It is possible
for an improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio
or cellular telephone to adversely affect electronic
systems. For this reason, we recommend that you
carefully follow the radio manufacturer's instructions or consult your HYUNDAI dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions if you
choose to install one of these devices.
CAUTION: MODIFICA TIONS TO Y OUR
HYUNDAI
TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR
TELEPHONE INSTALLATION
This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE.
These titles indicate the following:
SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE
WARNING
✽✽
NOTICE
This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.
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.
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Your HYUNDAI vehicle may be equipped with technologies and services that use information collected,
generated, recorded or stored by the vehicle. HYUNDAI has created a Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy to
explain how these technologies and services collect use and share this information.
You may read our Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy on the Hyundaiusa.com website at:
https://www.hyundaiusa.com/owner-privacy-policy.aspx
If you would like to receive a hard copy of our Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy, please contact our Customer
Connect Center at:
Hyundai Customer Care
P.O.Box 20850
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800-633-5151
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HYUNDAI's Customer Connect Center representatives are available Monday through Friday,
between the hours of 5:00 AM and 7:00 PM PST and Saturday and Sunday between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM
PST (English).
For Customer Connect Center assistance in Spanish or Korean, representatives are available Monday
through Friday between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM PST.
HYUNDAI VEHICLE OWNER PRIVACY POLICY
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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing HYUNDAI.We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discerning people who
drive HYUNDAIs.The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each HYUNDAI we build is something
of which we're very proud.
Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of y our new HYUND AI.It is suggested that you read
it carefully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car.
The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer. HYUNDAI dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be required.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Note : Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual, if you sell this HYUNDAI, please
leave the manual in the vehicle for their use.Thank you.
Copyright 2017 HYUNDAI Motor America.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 America.
CAUTION
Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do
not meet HYUNDAI specifications.You m ust alwa ys use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifications listed on Page 8-7 and 8-8 in the Vehicle Specifications and consumer information section of the
Owner's Manual.
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Guide to HYUNDAI Genuine Parts
1.What are HYUNDAI Genuine Parts?
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are the
same parts used by HYUNDAI Motor
Company to manufacture vehicles.
They are designed and tested for the
optimum safety, performance, and
reliability to our customers.
2.Why should you use genuine
parts?
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are engineered and built to meet rigid manufacturing requirements.
Damage caused by using imitation,
counterfeit or used salvage parts is
not covered under the HYUNDAI
New Vehicle Limited Warranty or
any other HYUNDAI 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 any
HYUNDAI Warranty.
3. How can you tell if you are purchasing HYUNDAI Genuine P arts?
Look for the HYUNDAI Genuine
Parts Logo on the package (see
below).
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts for
export are packaged with labels
written only in English.
HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are only
sold through authorized HYUNDAI
Dealerships.
A100A01L A100A02L A100A04L
A100A03L
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Introduction
How to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process / Vehicle handling instructions /
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engine compartment
Safety features of your vehicle
Seats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bag
Features of your vehicle
Keys / Door locks / Tailgate / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Panoramic sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors
/ Instrument cluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Multimedia system / Etc.
Driving your vehicle
Before driving / Engine start/stop button / Transaxle / All Wheel Drive (AWD) / Brake system / Cruise control system / Blind Spot Detection System / Active ECO system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc.
What to do in an emergency
Road warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / TPMS / Flat tire / Towing / Etc.
Maintenance
Engine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant / Brake fluid / Washer fluid /
Parking brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Light bulbs / Etc.
Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index
table of contents
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Introduction
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Other fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
• Gasoline containing MMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
• Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
• Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . 1-7
Introduction
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We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving experience from
your vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual
can assist you in many ways. We
strongly recommend that you read
the entire manual. In order to minimize the chance of death or injury,
you must read the WARNING and
CAUTION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the text in
this manual to best explain how to
use your vehicle. By reading your
manual, you will learn about features, important safety information,
and driving tips under various road
conditions.
The general layout of the manual is
provided in the Table of Contents. A
good place to start is the index;it has
an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual.
Sections:This manual has eight sections plus an index. Each section
begins with a brief list of contents so
you can tell at a glance if that section
has the information you want.
You will find various WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, and NOTICES in this
manual.These WARNINGS were prepared to enhance your personal safety. You should carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES.
Symbols used in this manual
Warnings, Cautions and Notices
✽✽
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or
helpful information is being provided.
Safety symbol in illustrations
The symbol means to "Avoid"
or "Do not do something".
HOW T O USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates that a
condition may result in harm,
serious bodily injury or death if
the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates that a condition may result in damage to
your vehicle if the caution is
ignored.
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Introduction
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 use
only unleaded fuel having a pump
octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. (Do not use methanol blended fuels.)
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than what
has been specified. (Consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
details.)
Gasoline containing alcohol or
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alcohol) are being marketed along with or
instead of leaded or unleaded gasoline. For example, "E15" is a gasohol
comprised of 15% ethanol and 85%
gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 15% ethanol, and do not use
gasoline or gasohol containing any
methanol. Either of these fuels may
cause drivability problems and damage to the fuel system, engine control
system and emission control system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel comprised of 85 percent ethanol and 15
percent gasoline, and is manufactured exclusively for use in Flexible
Fuel Vehicles. "E85" is not compatible with your vehicle. Use of "E85"
may result in poor engine performance and damage to your vehicle's
engine and fuel system. HYUNDAI
recommends that customers do not
use fuel with an ethanol content
exceeding 15 percent.
✽✽
NOTICE
To prevent damage to your vehicle’s
engine and fuel system:
• Never use gasohol which contains
methanol.
• Never use gasohol containing
more than 15% ethanol.
• Never use leaded fuel or leaded
gasohol.
• Never use "E85" fuel.
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty does not cover damage to
the fuel system or any performance
problems caused by the use of
"E85" fuel.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING -
Refueling
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off
when refueling. Attempts to
force more fuel into the tank
can cause fuel overflow onto
you and the ground causing a
risk of fire.
• Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event
of an accident.
Introduction
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Other fuels
Using fuels such as;
- Silicone (Si) contained fuel,
- Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and
- Other metallic additives contained
fuels,
may cause vehicle and engine damage or cause plugging, misfiring,
poor acceleration, engine stalling,
catalyst melting, abnormal corrosion,
life cycle reduction, etc.
Also, the Malfunction Indicator 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.
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,
engine control system and emission
control system.
✽✽
NOTICE
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.
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Introduction
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 their
vehicle or the engine does not run
smoothly, additives that you can buy
separately may be added to the
gasoline.
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is
not available, one bottle of additive
added to the fuel tank at every
7,500mile or every engine oil change
is recommended. 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 state, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.
Introduction
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VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
No special break-in period is needed.By follo wing a f ew 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.
• While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single vehicle
speed for long periods of time,
either fast or slow. Varying the
engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
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 center of gravity
than other types of vehicles. It is not
designed for cornering at the same
speeds as a conventional 2-wheel
drive sedans or sports coupe. Avoid
sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
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.
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.
VEHICLE HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS
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Introduction
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.
VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS
Exterior overview I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Exterior overview II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Interior overview (I). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Interior overview (II). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
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Your vehicle at a glance
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Panoramic sunroof ..............................4-50
2. Front windshield wiper blades.............7-43
3. Side view mirrors.................................4-68
4. Door locks...........................................4-21
5. Headlight.............................................7-77
6. Front fog light.....................................4-125
7. Hood....................................................4-44
8.Tires and wheels..........................7-48, 8-5
ONC016001
❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
■ Front view
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Your vehicle at a glance
1. Antenna.............................................4-177
2. Defroster............................................4-137
3. Parking assist system........................4-113
4. Fuel filler door .....................................4-46
5.Towing hook.........................................6-26
6. Rear combination lamp.......................7-81
7. Rear window wiper blade ....................7-44
8. High mounted stop lamp.....................7-84
9. Rearview camera..............................4-117
ONC016002
❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
■ Rear view
Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW (I)
1. Inside door handle...............................4-23
2. Driver position memory system...........3-16
3. Side view mirrors control.....................4-69
4. Power window lock button ...................4-43
5. Central door lock switch......................4-23
6. Power window switch...........................4-39
7. Fuel-filler door opener.........................4-46
8. Instrument panel illumination
control knob.........................................4-73
9. Drive mode button or
Active ECO button....................5-29, 5-100
10. DBC button........................................5-51
11. ESC OFF button................................5-46
12. BSD on/off button..............................5-89
13. LDWS button.....................................5-96
14. Heated steering wheel button...........4-58
15. AC inverter button ...........................4-169
16. AWD LOCK button ............................5-23
17. Steering wheel...................................4-56
18.Tilt and telescopic steering
control lever .......................................4-57
19. Inner panel fuse ................................7-65
20. Hood release lever ............................4-44
21. Seat.....................................................3-4
ONC017003N
❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance
INTERIOR OVERVIEW (II)
ONC017004N
❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
1. Power outlet.......................................4-167
2. Aux, USB and iPod
®
..........................4-172
3.Transaxle shift lever .............................5-15
4.Seat warmer or
Air ventilation seat button..............3-13, 3-14
5. Parking assist system button.............4-113
6. Multi-view camera system
on/off button ......................................4-118
7. Cup holder.........................................4-165
8. AUTO HOLD button.............................5-41
9. EPB switch..........................................5-35
■ Type A
■ Type B
Your vehicle at a glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
ODM014004
❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
1. Lighting control lever .........................4-121
2. Audio remote control buttons ............4-177
3. Cruise control button...........................5-67
4. LCD display control buttons ................4-77
5. Horn.....................................................4-59
6. Driver’s front air bag............................3-66
7.Wiper and washer control lever .........4-130
8. Ignition switch/
Engine start/stop button...............5-7, 5-10
9. Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN)
system...............................................4-178
10. Hazard warning flasher...................4-119
11. Climate control system.........4-139, 4-149
12. Passenger’s front air bag ..................3-66
13. Glove box ........................................4-162
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Your vehicle at a glance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir .....................7-33
2. Engine oil filler cap ..............................7-30
3. Brake fluid reservoir............................7-35
4. Air cleaner...........................................7-38
5. Fuse box..............................................7-64
6. Negative battery terminal....................7-45
7. Positive battery terminal......................7-45
8. Radiator cap ........................................7-34
9. Engine oil dipstick................................7-30
10.Windshield washer fluid reser voir......7-37
ONC077013RU
❈ The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
■ Gasoline 3.3L GDI
Safety features of your vehicle
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
• Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
• Front seat adjustment - Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
• Front seat adjustment - power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
• Driver position memory system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
• Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
• Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
• Pre-tensioner seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
• Seat belt precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
• Care of seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
• Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
• Tether Anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
• Securing a child restraint seat with child seat
lower anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51
Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint
system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
• How does the air bag system operate . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
• Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
• Occupant classification system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60
• Main components of occupant classification
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61
• Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66
• Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71
• Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-72
• SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79
• Additional safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80
• Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-82
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Safety features of 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 arra y 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:
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Safety features of your vehicle
• ALWAYS set up your mobile
devices (i.e., MP3 pla yers, 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 driv ers
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 Y our 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.
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Front seat
(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat cushion height*
(4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)*
(5) Seat warmer* /
Air ventilation seat*
(6) Headrest
2nd row seat
(7) Forward and backward
(8) Seatback angle and folding
(9) Walk-in seat lever
(10) Headrest
(11) Armrest
(12) Seat warmer*
3rd row seat
(13) Seatback folding
(14) Headrest
* if equipped
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Manual seat
Power seat
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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 - Driver
responsibility for passengers
Riding in a vehicle with the
seatback reclined could lead to
serious or fatal injury in an accident. If a 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 passenger to keep the seatback in
an upright position whenever
the vehicle is in motion.
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
Occupants should never sit on
seat cushions. 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 normally.
WARNING - Driver’s seat
T o a v oid serious injury or death:
• Never attempt to adjust the
seat while 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.
• In order to avoid unnecessary
and perhaps severe air bag
injuries, always sit as far back
as possible from the steering
wheel while maintaining comfortable control of the vehicle.
We recommend that your
chest be at least 10 inches
(250 mm) away from the steering wheel.
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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.
• No passenger should ride in
the cargo area or sit or lie on
folded seatbacks while the
vehicle is moving. All passengers must be properly seated
in seats and restrained properly while riding.
• When resetting the seatback
to the upright position, make
sure it is securely latched by
pushing it forward and rearwards.
• To avoid the possibility of
burns, do not remove the carpet in the cargo area.Emission
control devices beneath this
floor generate high temperatures.
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• Luggage and other cargo
should be laid flat in the cargo
area or on the folded rear
seatback. 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.
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.
WARNING
• Do not adjust the seat while
wearing seat belts. Moving the
seat cushion forward may
cause strong pressure on the
abdomen.
• Use extreme caution so that
hands or other objects are not
caught in the seat mechanisms
while the seat is moving.
• Do not place a cigarette
lighter on the floor or seat.
When you operate the seat,
gas may exit out of the lighter
and cause a fire.
• Use extreme caution when
picking 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 seats mechanism.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Front seat adjustment - Manual
(if equipped)
Forward and rearward
To move the seat forward or rearward:
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 forw ard and rearward without using the lever. If the
seat moves, it is not locked properly.
Seatback angle
To recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the
seatback recline lever.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat
and adjust the seatback of the
seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure
the seatback is locked in place.
(The lever MUST return to its original position for the seatback to
lock.)
Seat cushion height (if equipped)
To change the height of the seat
cushion, push the lever upwards or
downwards.
• T o lo wer the seat cushion, push the
lever down several times.
• To raise the seat cushion, pull the
lever up several times.
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2-way lumbar support
(for driver’s seat)
1.Press the front portion of the
switch to increase support or the
rear portion of the switch to
decrease support.
2. Release the switch once it reaches the desired position.
Front seat adjustment - Power
(if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by
using the control knobs located on
the outside of the seat cushion.
Before driving, adjust the seat to the
proper position so as to easily control the steering wheel, pedals and
switches on the instrument panel.
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WARNING
The power seat is operable with
the ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never
be left unattended in the vehicle.
CAUTION
• The power seat is driven by an
electric motor. Stop operating
once the adjustment is completed. Excessive operation
may damage the electrical
equipment.
• When in operation, the power
seat consumes a large amount
of electrical power. To prevent
unnecessary battery drain,
don’t adjust the power seat
longer than necessary while
the engine is not running.
• Do not operate two or more
power seat control knobs at the
same time. Doing so may result
in power seat motor or electrical component malfunction.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Forward and backward
1. Push the control switch forward or
backward to move the seat to the
desired position.
2. Release the switch once the seat
reaches the desired position.
Seatback angle
1. Push the control switch forward or
backward to move the seatback to
the desired angle.
2. Release the switch once the seat
reaches the desired position.
Seat cushion height (if equipped)
1. Pull the front portion of the control
switch up to raise or down to lo wer
the front part of the seat cushion.
Pull the rear portion of the control
switch up to raise or down to lo wer
the seat cushion.
2. Release the switch once the seat
reaches the desired position.
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