Hyundai Tucson 2018 Owner's Manual

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All information in this Owner’s Manual is current at the time of pub- lication. 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 HYUNDAI models and includes descrip- tions 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.

CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO

YOUR HYUNDAI

Your HYUNDAI should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect the per- formance, safety or durability of your HYUNDAI and may, in addition, violate conditions of the limit- ed warranties covering the vehicle. Certain modifi- cations may also be in violation of regulations established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and other federal or state agencies.

SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE

WARNING

This manual includes information titled as DAN- GER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE.

These titles indicate the following:

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR

TELEPHONE INSTALLATION

Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injec- tion 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 instruc- tions or consult your HYUNDAI dealer for precau- tionary measures or special instructions if you choose to install one of these devices.

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.

HYUNDAI VEHICLE OWNER PRIVACY POLICY

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 Fountain Valley, CA 92728 800-633-5151 consumeraffairs@hmausa.com

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.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations, and thank you for choosing HYUNDAI. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of dis- criminating people who drive HYUNDAIS. We are very proud of the advanced engineering and high-quality construc- tion of each HYUNDAI we build.

Your Owner’s Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new HYUNDAI. To become familiar with your new HYUNDAI, so that you can fully enjoy it, read this Owner’s Manual carefully before driving your new vehicle.

This manual contains important safety information and instructions intended to familiarize you with your vehicle’s con- trols and safety features so you can safely operate your vehicle.

This manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance safe operation of the vehicle. It is recom- mended that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. HYUNDAI deal- ers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be required.

This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of your vehicle, and should be kept in the vehicle so you can refer to it at any time. The manual should stay with the vehicle if you sell it to provide the next owner with impor- tant operating, safety and maintenance information.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

CAUTION

Severe engine and transmission 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 8-8 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner’s Manual.

Copyright 2018 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.

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, per- formance, and reliability for our customers.

2. Why should you use genuine parts?

HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are engi- neered and built to meet rigid man- ufacturing requirements. Damage caused by using imitation, counter- feit 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 fail- ure 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 pur- chasing HYUNDAI Genuine Parts?

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

HYUNDAI Genuine Parts exported to the U.S. are packaged with labels written only in English.

HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are only sold through authorized HYUNDAI Dealerships.

Introduction

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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 alphabet- ical 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.

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Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. This Owner’s Manual provides you with many safe- ty precautions and operating proce- dures. 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.

Throughout this manual DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE and the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL will be used.

This is the safety alert sym- bol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury haz- ards. Obey all safety mes- sages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. The safety alert sym- bol 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 moder- ate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in vehicle damage.

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Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as mini- mize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.

Your new vehicle is designed to use only 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.

Introduction

WARNING

• Do not "top off" after the noz-

zle automatically shuts off when refueling.

• Always check that the fuel cap

is installed securely to pre- vent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.

Gasoline containing alcohol or methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alco- hol) are being marketed along with or instead of leaded or unleaded gaso- line. 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 dam- age to the fuel system, engine control system and emission control system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur.

Introduction

"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com- prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, and is manufac- tured exclusively for use in Flexible Fuel Vehicles. "E85" is not compati- ble with your vehicle. Use of "E85" may result in poor engine perform- ance 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 con- tains 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 perform- ance problems caused by the use of "E85" fuel.

Using Fuel Additives (except Detergent Fuel Additives)

Using fuel additives such as:

- Silicone fuel additive

- Ferrocene (iron-based) fuel additive

- Other metallic-based fuel additives may result in cylinder misfire, poor

acceleration, engine stalling, dam- age to the catalyst, or abnormal cor- rosion, and may cause damage to the engine resulting in a reduction in the overall life of the powertrain.

- The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate.

NOTICE

Damage to the fuel system or per- formance problem caused by the use of these fuels or fuel additives may not be covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains harmful manganese-based fuel additives such as Manganese Tricarbonyl).

HYUNDAI does not recommend the use of gasoline containing MMT.

This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and affect your emis- sion control system.

The malfunction indicator lamp on the cluster may come on.

MMT (

Methylcyclopentadienyl

Detergent Fuel Additives

HYUNDAI recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with detergent additives such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help pre- vent 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 or the engine does not run smoothly, deter- gent-based fuel additives that you can purchase separately may be added to the gasoline. If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive added to the fuel tank according to the mainte- nance schedule is recommended (refer to the Maintenance Schedule in chapter 7).

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 country, be sure to:

• Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.

• Determine that acceptable fuel is available.

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No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to the performance, econo- my 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 speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed is need- ed to properly break-in the engine.

• Avoid hard stops, except in emer- gencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.

Introduction

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Items contained in motor vehi- cles 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 compart-

ment components and materi- als

• Component parts which are

subject to heat and wear

In addition, battery posts, termi- nals and related accessories contain lead, lead compounds and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

Introduction

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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 sys- tems 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 travel- ing.

These data can help provide a bet- ter understanding of the circum- stances 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 per- sonally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investiga- tion.

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.

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Your vehicle at a glance

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety features of your vehicle

Convenient features of your vehicle

Multimedia System

Driving your vehicle

What to do in an emergency

Maintenance

Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Index

Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview ..................................................1-2

Interior overview....................................................1-4

Instrument panel overview...................................1-5

Engine compartment .............................................1-6

Your vehicle at a glance

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■ Front view

1. Panoramic sunroof* ............................3-42

2. Front windshield wiper blades ............7-35

3. Side view mirror ..................................3-35

4. Door locks ..........................................3-14

5. Headlight ............................................7-69

6. Front fog lamp* ..................................3-110

7. Hood....................................................3-46

8. Tires and wheels ..........................7-40, 8-6

9. Daytime running lamp* ............3-112, 7-69

*: if equipped

❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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■ Rear view

Your vehicle at a glance

1. Antenna ................................................4-2

2. Defroster............................................3-126

3. Parking assist system* ......................3-122

4. Fuel filler door ....................................3-47

5. Towing hook ........................................6-22

6. Rear combination lamp ......................7-79

7. Rear window wiper blade ....................7-36

8. High mounted stop lamp ....................7-82

9. Rearview camera ..............................3-121

*: if equipped

❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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Your vehicle at a glance

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1. Door lock/unlock button ........................3-15

2. Side view mirror control switch ..............3-37

3. Central door lock switch ........................3-16

4. Power window switches ........................3-38

5. Power window lock switch......................3-41

6. Fuel filler door release lever ..................3-47

7. Instrument panel illumination control

switch ....................................................3-64

8. Blind spot detection(BSD) system

button*....................................................5-50

9. Lane departure warning system (LDWS)

button*....................................................5-67

10. ESC OFF button ..................................5-32

11. Power liftgate button ............................3-53

12. Fuse panel ..........................................7-57

13. Steering wheel ....................................3-20

14. Steering wheel tilt/telescope lever ......3-21

15. Seat........................................................2-4

16. Hood release lever ..............................3-46

17. Parking brake ......................................5-28

18. Brake pedal..........................................5-27

19. Accelerator pedal

* : if equipped

❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

1. Light control/Turn signals..................3-107

2. Steering wheel audio controls*/............4-3

Bluetooth

hands-free controls*..............................4-4

3. Instrument cluster ..............................3-63

4. Horn....................................................3-22

5. Driver’s front air bag ..........................2-48

6. Wiper/Washer ..................................3-118

7. Cruise Control buttons/switch ............5-72

8. Engine Start/Stop button/ ....................5-9

Key ignition switch ................................5-6

9. Automatic transmission/

Dual clutch transmission shifter..........5-18

10. Audio/AVN* ........................................4-4

11. Hazard warning flasher button ..............6-2

12. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

13. Climate control system........3-126, 3-137

14. AUX, USB ..........................................4-2

15. Power outlet ....................................3-156

16. Cup holder......................................3-155

17. Drive mode integrated control

18. DBC button ......................................5-37

19. AWD LOCK button* ..........................5-41

20. Rear parking assist system* ..........3-122

21. Passenger’s front air bag..................2-48

22. Glove box........................................3-153

* : if equipped

wireless technology

indicator

system ..............................................5-46

............................................2-57

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Your vehicle at a glance

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Your vehicle at a glance

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■

Gamma 1.6 Turbo-GDI

1. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-23

2. Engine oil dipstick.............................7-22

3. Brake fluid reservoir..........................7-28

4. Positive battery terminal ...................7-37

5. Negative battery terminal..................7-37

6. Fuse box ...........................................7-57

7. Air cleaner.........................................7-30

8. Engine coolant reservoir...................7-24

9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir.....7-29

The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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■

Nu 2.0 GDI

■■

Theta II 2.4 GDI

Your vehicle at a glance

1. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-23

2. Engine oil dipstick.............................7-22

3. Brake fluid reservoir..........................7-28

4. Positive battery terminal ...................7-37

5. Negative battery terminal..................7-37

6. Fuse box ...........................................7-57

7. Air cleaner.........................................7-30

8. Engine coolant reservoir...................7-24

9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir.....7-29

The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Safety system of your vehicle

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.

Important Safety Precautions..............................2-2

Always Wear Your Seat Belt ..........................................2-2

Restrain All Children.........................................................2-2

Air Bag Hazards.................................................................2-2

Driver Distraction ..............................................................2-2

Control Your Speed...........................................................2-3

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition............................2-3

Seats ........................................................................2-4

Safety Precautions ...........................................................2-5

Front Seats .........................................................................2-6

Rear Seats.........................................................................2-11

Head restraints ................................................................2-14

Seat warmers and air ventilation seats.....................2-18

Seat Belts..............................................................2-22

Seat Belt Safety Precautions.......................................2-22

Seat Belt Warning Light ................................................2-23

Seat Belt Restraint System...........................................2-24

Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions...................2-32

Care of Seat Belts...........................................................2-35

Child Restraint System (CRS).............................2-36

Children Always in the Rear.........................................2-36

Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) .................2-37

Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)..................2-39

Air Bag -

Advanced Supplemental Restraint System.......2-46

Where Are the Air Bags?..............................................2-48

How Does the Air Bag System Operate?..................2-51

What to Expect After an Air Bag Inflates................2-56

Occupant Classification System (OCS).......................2-57

Why Didn't My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision?........2-62

SRS Care ..........................................................................2-67

Additional Safety Precautions.....................................2-68

Air Bag Warning Labels.................................................2-69

Safety system of your vehicle

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You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this man- ual.The safety precautions in this sec- tion 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 prop- erly restrained. Infants, young chil- dren, and shorter adults are at the greatest risk of being injured by an inflating air bag. Follow all instruc- tions and warnings in this manual.

Driver Distraction

Driver distraction presents a serious and potentially deadly danger, espe- cially 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 driv- ing. To reduce your risk of distraction or getting into an accident:

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• ALWAYS set up your mobile devices (i.e., MP3 players, phones, naviga- tion 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 passen- gers 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 condi- tions, 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 prob- lems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

Safety system of your vehicle

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Safety system of your vehicle

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Front seats

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) Air ventilation seat* (7) Head restraint

Rear seat

(8) Seatback angle and folding (9) Head restraint (10) Armrest (11) Seat warmer*

* : if equipped

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Safety Precautions

Adjusting the seats so that you are sit- ting 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 passen- ger’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 pre- cautions:

• Adjust the driver's seat as far to

the rear as possible while main- taining 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 mini- mize the risk of injuries to your hands and arms.

• NEVER place anything or any-

one between the steering wheel and the air bag.

• Do not allow the front passen-

ger 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. Children who have outgrown a booster seat and adults must be restrained using the seat belts.

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Safety system of your vehicle

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 in 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.

Front Seats

WARNING

Take the following precautions when adjusting your seat:

• NEVER attempt to adjust the

seat while the vehicle is mov- ing. The seat could respond with unexpected movement and may cause loss of vehicle control resulting in an acci- dent.

• 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 inter-

fere with the normal position and proper locking of the seat- back.

• 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.

(Continued)

• Use extreme caution when

picking up small objects trapped under the seats or between the seat and the cen- ter console. Your hands might be cut or injured by the edges of the seat mechanism.

CAUTION

To prevent injury:

• Do not adjust your seat while

wearing your seat belt. Moving the seat cushion for- ward may cause strong pres- sure on your abdomen.

• Do not allow your hands or

fingers to get caught in the seat mechanisms while the seat is moving.

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Manual adjustment

Reclining seatback

Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dan- gerous. Even when buckled up, the protection of your restraint system (seat belts and air bags) is greatly reduced by reclining your seatback.

WARNING

Safety system of your vehicle

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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.

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Seatback angle

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the seatback lever.

2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback to the position you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever MUST return to its orig- inal position for the seatback to lock.)

NEVER ride with a reclined seatback when the vehicle is moving.

Riding with a reclined seatback increases your chance of seri- ous or fatal injuries in the event of a collision or sudden stop.

Drivers and passengers should ALWAYS sit well back in their seats, properly belted, and with the seatbacks upright.

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Safety system of your vehicle

Seat belts must be snug against your hips and chest to work properly. When the seatback is reclined, the shoulder belt is not as effective because it will not be snug against your chest. Instead, it will be in front of you. During an accident, you could be thrown into the seat belt, causing neck or other injuries.

The more the seatback is reclined, the greater chance the passenger’s hips will slide under the lap belt or the passenger’s neck will strike the shoulder belt.

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Seat cushion height

To change the height of the seat cushion:

• Push down on the lever several

times, to lower the seat cushion.

• Pull up on the lever several times,

to raise the seat cushion.

Power adjustment

The front seat can be adjusted by using the control switches 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.

WARNING

NEVER allow children in the vehicle unattended. The power seats are operable when the engine is turned off.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the seats:

• Always stop adjusting the seats when the seat has been adjust- ed as far forward or rearward as possible.

• Do not adjust the seats longer than necessary when the engine is turned off. This may result in unnecessary battery drain.

• Do not operate two or more seats at the same time. This may result in an electrical malfunc- tion.

Reclining seatback

Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dan- gerous. Even when buckled up, the protections of your restraint system (seat belts and air bags) is greatly reduced by reclining your seatback.

WARNING

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Forward and rearward adjustment

To move the seat forward or rearward:

1. Push the control switch forward or rearward.

2. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

Seatback angle

To recline the seatback:

1. Push the control switch forward or rearward.

2. Release the switch once the seat- back reaches the desired position.

NEVER ride with a reclined seat- back when the vehicle is moving.

Riding with a reclined seatback increases your chance of serious or fatal injuries in the event of a collision or sudden stop.

Driver and passengers should ALWAYS sit well back in their seats, properly belted, and with the seatbacks upright.

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Seat belts must be snug against your hips and chest to work properly. When the seatback is reclined, the shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be snug against your chest. Instead, it will be in front of you. During an accident, you could be thrown into the seat belt, causing neck or other injuries.

The more the seatback is reclined, the greater chance the passenger’s hips will slide under the lap belt or the passenger’s neck will strike the shoulder belt.

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Seat cushion height

To change the height of the seat cushion:

1. Pull the front portion of the control switch up to raise or push down to lower the front part of the seat cushion. Pull the rear portion of the control switch up to raise or push down to lower the seat cushion.

2. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

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Lumbar support (for driver’s seat, if equipped)

To adjust the lumbar support:

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 reach- es the desired position.

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Seatback pocket

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The seatback pocket is provided on the back of the front seatbacks.

CAUTION

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

Rear Seats

Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks can be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle.

WARNING

• Never allow passengers to sit

on top of the folded down seatback while the vehicle is moving. This is not a proper seating position and no seat belts are available for use. This could result in serious injury or death in case of an accident or sudden stop.

• Objects carried on the folded

down seatback should not extend higher than the top of the front seatbacks. This could allow cargo to slide for- ward and cause injury or dam- age during sudden stops.

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To fold down the rear seatback:

1. Set the front seatback to the

upright position and if necessary, slide the front seat forward.

2. Lower the rear head restraints to

the lowest position.

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3. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in the pocket between the rear seat- back and cushion, and insert the rear seat belt webbing in the guide to prevent the seat belt from being damaged.

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4. Fold the seatback toward the front of the vehicle.

5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the seatback rearward. Pull the seatback firmly until it clicks into place. Make sure the seatback is locked in place.

When you return the seatback to

its upright position, always be sure it has locked into position by push- ing on the top of the seatback.

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