Seat Hyundai Equus 2015 User Guide

Safety features of your vehicle
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Adjusting the headrest up and down
Push the control switch up to raise or
down to lower the headrest. Release
the switch once the headrest reach-
es the desired position.Removal
To remove the headrest:
1. Recline the seatback (2) with the
recliner control switch (1).
2. Raise it as far as it can go by
pulling the switch up (3) then pull
the headrest up (4).
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WARNING
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a
seat with the headrest removed.
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CAUTION
If you recline the seatback
towards the front with the head-
rest and seat cushion raised,
the headrest may come in con-
tact with the sunvisor or other
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Reinstall
To reinstall the headrest:
1. Raise it as far as it can go by
pulling the switch up (1).
2. Put the headrest poles (2) into the
holes and then pull the switch
down (3) until the headrest moves
to the lowest position.
3. To install the headrest securely,
move the headrest up and down 2
or 3 times by pulling the switch up
and down.
4. Recline the seatback (5) with the
recliner control switch (4).
5. Adjust the headrest to the appro-
priate height.
WARNING
• If you don't install the head-
rest securely, the active head-
rest may not operate normally.
When reinstalling the head-
rest, install it securely as pro-
cedures.
• Always make sure the head-
rest locks into position after
reinstalling and adjusting it
properly.
• Do not operate the vehicle
with the headrests removed
as severe injury to the occu-
pants may occur in the event
of an accident. Headrests may
provide protection against
neck injuries when properly
adjusted.
CAUTION
Do not reinstall the headrest at
the incorrect position other than
the highest position and do not
force it. It causes damage to the
headrest.
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Electronic active headrest
The electronic active headrest is
designed to trigger the headrest for-
ward and upward when impact sen-
sor detects a rear impact. This helps
to prevent the driver's and front pas-
senger’s heads from moving back-
ward and thus helps minimize neck
injuries.
Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm
the front seats during cold weather.
While the engine is running, push
either of the switches to warm the
driver's seat or the front passenger's
seat.
During mild weather or under condi-
tions where the operation of the seat
warmer is not needed, keep the
switches in the OFF position.
• Each time you push the switch, the
temperature setting of the seat
changes as follows :• When pressing the switch for more
than 1.5 seconds with the seat
warmer operating, the seat warmer
will turn OFF.
• The seat warmer defaults to the
OFF position whenever the engine
start/stop button is turned to the
ON position.
✽NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the
ON position, the heating system in
the seat turns off or on automatically
depending on the seat temperature.OBH038069
CAUTION
The active headrest is a safety
device to reduce injuries from a
rear impact. Do not hit or pull
the headrest intentionally.
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Climate control system seat
(if equipped)
This feature cools or warms the front
seats by blowing air through small
vent hole on the surface of the seats
and seatbacks.
While the engine is running, push the
rear portion of the switch to cool or
warm the driver's seat or the front
passenger's seat (if equipped).
When the operation of the climate
control system seat is not needed,
keep the switches in the OFF posi-
tion.
CAUTION
• When cleaning the seats, do
not use an organic solvent
such as thinner, benzene,
alcohol and gasoline. Doing
so may damage the surface of
the heater or seats.
• To prevent overheating the
seat warmer, do not place any-
thing on the seats that insu-
lates against heat, such as
blankets, cushions or seat
covers while 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.
• Do not change the seat cover.
It may damage the seat
warmer or climate control sys-
tem seat.
WARNING- Seat warmer
burns
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warm-
ers due to the possibility of
excess heating or burns. The
occupants must be able to feel
if the seat is becoming too
warm and to turn the seat
warmer off. The seat warmer
may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time.
In particular, the driver must
exercise extreme care for the
following types of passengers:
1. Infants, children, elderly or
disabled 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.)
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• Do not place materials such
as plastic bags or newspapers
under the seats. The air vent
may not work properly as the
air intake can be blocked.
• Do not change the seat cover.
It may damage the seat
warmer or climate control sys-
tem seat.
• When the air vent does not
operate, restart the vehicle. If
there is no change, we recom-
mend that the system be
inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.• Each time you push the switch, the
airflow changes as follows:
• When pressing the switch for more
than 1.5 seconds with the climate
control system operating, the cli-
mate control system seat will turn
OFF.
• The climate control system seat
defaults to the OFF position when-
ever the engine start/stop button is
turned to the ON position.
• With the climate control system
seat ON to cool or warm the front
seats, the system turns off or on
automatically depending on the
seat temperature.
OFF→HIGH( )→MIDDLE( )→LOW( )
→
CAUTION
• The climate control system
seat is a supplementary cool-
ing and warming system. Use
the climate control seat when
the climate control system is
on. Using the climate control
seat for prolonged periods of
time with the climate control
system off could cause the cli-
mate control seat perform-
ance to be reduced.
• When cleaning the seats, do
not use an organic solvent
such as thinner, benzene,
alcohol and gasoline. Doing
so may damage the surface of
the seats.
• Do not spill liquid such as
water or beverages on the sur-
face of the front seats and
seatbacks, or the air vent
holes may be blocked and pre-
vented from working properly.
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Seatback pocket (if equipped)
The seatback pocket is provided on
the back of the front passenger’s and
driver’s seatbacks.
Rear seat adjustment
The rear seat can be adjusted by
using the control switches located on
the door.
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.
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WARNING
The power seat is operable with
the engine start/stop button in
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 com-
pleted. 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 run-
ning.
• Do not operate two or more
power seat control switches at
the same time. Doing so may
result in power seat motor or
electrical component malfunc-
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Forward, backward and seatback
angle
Push the control switch forward or
backward to move the seat to the
desired position. Release the switch
once the seat reaches the desired
position.
Easy access switch
Your vehicle features easy access
system to provide convenient access
for rear passengers. When opening
the rear door, the rear seats will
move rearward automatically to
make passenger get off easily. This
easy access system will operate only
when the control switch is in "ON"
position.
WARNING
Use extreme caution so that
hands or other objects are not
caught in the seat mechanisms
while the seat is moving.
Do not adjust the seat while
wearing seat belts. Moving the
seat cushion forward may
cause strong pressure on the
abdomen.
WARNING
Do not operate the rear power
seat while the child seat is
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Safety features of your vehicle
Ty p e A
After pressing the FRONT switch,
you can adjust the front passenger
seat forward and backward (1), and
adjust the seat back angle (2).
Type B, C
Additional switches are provided to
move front passenger seat forward
and backward (1), and adjust the seat-
back angle (2) from the rear seats.
Type D
While pressing the button, the front
passenger seat moves forward and
backward, and adjusts the seatback
angle.
Additional switches for adjusting the front passenger seat (if equipped)
■Type A
■ Type B
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■Type C
■ Type D

Safety features of your vehicle
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Lumbar support
(for rear right and left passenger’s
seat) (if equipped)
• For right side :
Press the R switch.
The lumbar support can be adjusted
by pressing the lumbar support
switch. Press the front portion of the
switch (1) to increase support or the
rear portion of the switch (2) to
decrease support.
To move the support position up or
down, press the switch (3) or (4).• For left side :
Press the L switch.
The lumbar support can be adjusted
by pressing the lumbar support
switch. Press the front portion of the
switch (1) to increase support or the
rear portion of the switch (2) to
decrease support.
To move the support position up or
down, press the switch (3) or (4).
Rear switches operating limi-
tation (if equipped)
Ty p e A
• LOCK ON : When the switch is
pressed, the indicator will illumi-
nate and switch lock function is
operated.
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■Type A
■ Type B

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• LOCK OFF : When the switch is
pressed, the indicator will illumi-
nate and switch lock is cancelled.
Ty p e B
• LOCK : When the switch is
pressed, the indicator will illumi-
nate and switch lock function is
operated. If you press again, the
indicator will turn off and switch
lock is cancelled.
❈If your vehicle is for 2 seater in rear
seat, the switch lock is controlled
by AVN. Refer to the AVN manual.VIP Convenience function
(3 seat configuration)
The rear seat passenger may use
the switches to control the rear right
seat or front passenger seat.Front passenger side walk-in seat
Press the switch (1);
The seatback will adjust.
Press the switch (2);
The seat will move forward and back-
ward.
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■Type A
■ Type B
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