Vehicle safety features

Front passenger airbag ON/OFF switch (if equipped)

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The purpose of the switch is to deactivate the front passenger airbag so that passengers who are most at risk of injury from the airbag due to age, size or medical condition can be transported.

Per disattivare l'airbag lato passeggero

To deactivate the passenger airbag:

Insert the main key or a similar small, rigid tool into the ON/OFF switch and turn it to OFF.

The front passenger airbag OFF indicator illuminates and remains on until the airbag is reactivated.

Per riattivare l'airbag lato passeggero

To reactivate the passenger airbag:

Insert the main key or a similar small, rigid tool into the ON/OFF switch and turn it to ON.

The front passenger airbag OFF indicator () illuminates and remains on for 60 seconds.

NOTE

The front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator illuminates for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to ON.

WARNING Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat if the front airbag indicator on their side is OFF. In a collision, the airbag will not inflate if the indicator is lit. Turn on the front passenger airbag or move the passenger to the rear seat. WARNING If the front passenger airbag ON/OFF switch malfunctions, the following conditions may occur: - The airbag warning light () on the instrument cluster illuminates. - The front passenger airbag OFF indicator () does not illuminate and the ON indicator () illuminates and goes off after approximately 60 seconds. The front passenger airbag inflates in a frontal impact even if the ON/OFF switch is set to OFF. - It is recommended that the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch, the seat belts with pretensioners and the SRS airbag system be inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

Do not install child seats in the front passenger seat.

Do not install a child restraint system in the front passenger seat.

An inflating airbag can strike a child with force, causing serious or fatal injury.

Even if the vehicle is equipped with a passenger airbag switch, the front passenger airbag can be activated or deactivated if necessary. For further details, see.

WARNING - Do NOT use a rear-facing child restraint in a seat protected by an active front airbag. It can cause serious injury or death to the child. - Do not install a child restraint in the front passenger seat. If the passenger airbag inflates, it can cause serious injury or death.

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