Your Vehicle's Safety System

Front Seat Head Restraints

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

Up and Down Height Adjustment

To raise the head restraint:

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

To lower the head restraint:

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

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

Forward and Backward Adjustment

The headrest can be adjusted forward in 3 different positions by pulling the headrest forward to the desired position. To adjust the headrest to the rearmost position, pull it fully forward to the extreme position and release.

NOTICE

If the seatback is folded forward with the headrest and seat cushion raised, the headrest may contact the sun visor or other parts of the vehicle.

Removal/Installation

To remove the head restraint:

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

2. Raise the head restraint as far as possible.

3. Press the headrest lock button (3) and pull the headrest up (4).

WARNING

NEVER allow anyone to ride in a seat with the headrest removed.

To reinstall the head restraint:

1. Recline the seatback.

2. Insert the headrest posts (2) into the holes while pressing the lock button (1).

3. Adjust the headrest to the appropriate height.

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

WARNING

Always check that the headrest is locked in position after reinstallation and adjustment.

Test yourself

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