rear Hyundai Sonata

Your vehicle at a glance22INTERIOR OVERVIEW
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1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-19
2. Outside rearview mirror controlswitch...................................................4-48
3. Central door lock switch....................4-19
4. Power window lock switch.................4-27
5. Power window switches ....................4-24
6. Hood release lever ............................4-28
7. Parking brake* ..................................5-22
8. Instrument panel illumination control switch ................................................4-51
9. Active ECO button* ...........................5-35
10. ESC OFF button .............................5-26
11. Fuel filler lid release button.............4-29
12. Trunk lid release switch ...................4-22
13. Fuse box .........................................7-50
14. Brake pedal
15. Accelerator pedal
16. Steering wheel ................................4-35
17. Steering wheel manual tilt control* ...4-36
* : if equipped

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Driver’s seat(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat cushion height
(4) Lumbar support*
(5) Seat warmer*
(6) HeadrestFront passenger’s seat(7) Forward and backward
(8) Seatback angle*
(9) Seat warmer*
(10) HeadrestRear seat(11) Headrest
(12) Seatback folding knob
(13) Armrest
(14) Seat warmer**: if equipped
SEATS
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Type A
Type A
Type B
Type B

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 When resetting the seatback tothe 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 gener-
ate high temperatures.
WARNING
- Rear seat-backs
 The rear seatback must be
securely latched. If not, passen-
gers 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 while the vehicle is
moving. All passengers must be
properly seated in seats and
restrained properly while riding.
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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 result-
ing in an accident.
WARNING
 Do not adjust the seat while wear-ing 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 put a cigarette lighter on the floor or seat. When you oper-
ate the seat, gas may gush out of
the lighter and cause fire.

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Safety features of your vehicle
Front seatManual adjustmentForward and rearward
To move the seat forward or rearward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever upand 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 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 (for driver’s seat)
To change the height of the seat cushion,
push the lever upwards or downwards.
• To lower the seat cushion, push the
lever down several times.
 To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever up several times.
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Safety features of your vehicle63Power adjustment (if equipped)The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control switch 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.Forward and rearward
Push the control switch forward or rear-
ward to move the seat to the desired
position. Release the switch once the
seat reaches the desired position.
CAUTION
 The power seat is driven by anelectric motor. Stop operatingonce the adjustment is complet- ed. Excessive operation maydamage the electrical equipment.
 When in operation, the power seat consumes a large amount ofelectrical power. To preventunnecessary charging system drain, do not adjust the powerseat longer than necessary while the engine is not running.
 Do not operate two or more power seat control switches at the sametime. Doing so may result inpower seat motor or electrical component malfunction.
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WARNING
The power seat is operable with the
ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never be
left unattended in the vehicle.

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Safety features of your vehicle
Seat cushion height (for driver’s seat)
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 rear part
of the seat cushion. Release the switch
once the seat reaches the desired posi-
tion.Seatback angle (if equipped)
Push the upper part of the switch forward
or rearward to move the seatback to the
desired angle. Release the switch once
the seat reaches the desired position.
Lumbar support (for driver’s seat)
(if equipped)The lumbar support can be adjusted by
pressing the lumbar support switch on
the side of the drivers seat. Press the
front portion of the switch to increase
support, or the rear portion of the switch,
to decrease support.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button (1)
while pulling upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the head-
rest poles (3) into the holes while press-
ing the release button (1). Then adjust it
to the appropriate height.Active headrest (if equipped)
The active headrest is designed to move
forward and upward during a rear impact.
This helps to prevent the driver's and
front passenger’s head from moving
rearward and thus helps prevent neck
injuries.
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.
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WARNING
Make sure the headrest locks in
position after adjusting it to proper-
ly protect the occupants.
Type AType B
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.

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Seatback pocketThe seatback pocket is provided on the
back of the front passenger’s and driver’s
seatbacks.
Rear seat HeadrestThe rear seat(s) is equipped with head-
rests in all the seating positions for the
occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort
for passengers, but also helps to protect
the head and neck in the event of a colli-
sion.
WARNING
For proper operation of the occu-
pant classification system:
 Do not place any items cumula-tively weighing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg)
in the seatback pocket or on the
seat.
 Do not hang onto the front pas- senger seat.
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WARNING
- Seatback
pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp objects
in the seatback pockets. In an acci-
dent they could come loose from
the pocket and injure vehicle occu-
pants.
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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 switch to warm the seat.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in the
"OFF" position.✽ ✽NOTICEWith the seat warmer switch in ON
position, the heating system in the seat
turns on or off automatically depending
on the seat temperature.
WARNING
- Seat warmer
burns
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warmers
due to the possibility of excess
heating or burns. The seat warmer
may cause burns even at low tem-
peratures, especially if used for
long periods of time. In particular,
the driver must exercise extreme
care for the following types of pas-
sengers:
1. Infants, children, elderly or hand-
icapped persons, or hospital out-
patients
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.)
CAUTION
 When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such asthinner, benzene, alcohol or gaso- line. Doing so may damage thesurface of the heater or seats.
 To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place anything onthe seats that insulates againstheat, such as blankets, cushions or seat covers on the seats whilethe seat warmer is in operation.
 Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped withseat warmers. Damage to the seat warming components could occur.
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3ArmrestThe armrest is located in the center of
the rear seat. Pull the armrest down and
you will find the cup holders.
Folding the rear seatThe rear seatbacks can be folded to facil-
itate carrying long items or to increase
the luggage capacity of the vehicle.
To fold down the rear seatback:
1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in thepocket (if equipped) between the rear
seatback and cushion.
WARNING
The purpose of the fold-down rear
seatbacks is to allow you to carry
longer objects that could not be
accommodated in the cargo area.
Never allow passengers 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. Doing this could
allow cargo to slide forward and
cause injury or damage during sud-
den stops.
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