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Front Seat Head Restraints

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Hyundai i30. Front seat head restraints

The driver and front passenger seats are equipped with adjustable head restraints for passenger safety and comfort.

Up and Down Height Adjustment

Hyundai i30. Front seat head restraints

To raise the head restraint:

1. Pull up to the desired position (1).

To lower the head restraint:

1. Press and hold the release button (2) on the head restraint support.

2. Lower the head restraint to the desired position (3).

Forward and Backward Adjustment

Hyundai i30. Front seat head restraints

The head restraint can be adjusted forward to 3 different positions by pulling the head restraint forward to the desired latch position. To adjust the head restraint to the rearmost position, pull it fully forward to the farthest position and release it.

Hyundai i30. Front seat head restraints

NOTICE

If the seatback is reclined forward with the head restraint installed and the seat cushion raised, the head restraint may contact the sun visor or other parts of the vehicle.

Removal/Installation

Hyundai i30. Front seat head restraints

■ Type A

Hyundai i30. Front seat head restraints

■ Type B

To remove the head restraint:

1. Recline the seatback (2) using the knob or the seatback recline switch (1).

2. Raise the head restraint fully. Stop when it reaches the top.

3. Press the head restraint release button (3) and pull the head restraint upward (4).

WARNING

NEVER allow anyone to drive or ride in the seat with the head restraint removed.

Hyundai i30. Front seat head restraints

■ Type A

Hyundai i30. Front seat head restraints

■ Type B

To reinstall the head restraint:

1. Recline the seatback.

2. Insert the head restraint posts (2) into the holes while pressing the release button (1).

3. Adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height.

4. Recline the seatback (4) using the knob or the seatback recline switch (3).

WARNING

Always make sure the head restraint is locked in position after reinstalling and adjust it properly.

Test yourself

A quick Hyundai i30 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.