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 comfort and safety.

Forward and Backward Adjustment

You can pull the headrest forward to adjust it to 3 positions. To lower the headrest as far back as possible, pull it forward until it locks, then release it.

Height Adjustment

To raise the head restraint:

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

To lower the head restraint:

1. Press and hold the lock button (2) on the headrest bracket.

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

NOTICE

If the seatback is tilted forward with the headrest and seat cushion raised, the headrest may contact the sun visor or another part of the vehicle.

Type

Type B

Removal/Installation

To remove the head restraint:

1. Tilt the seatback (2) using the recline button or lever (1).

2. Raise the head restraint fully.

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

WARNING

NEVER allow a passenger to sit in a seat whose headrest has been removed.

■ Type A

■ Type B

To reinstall the head restraint:

1. Tilt the seatback rearward.

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

3. Adjust the headrest to the desired height.

4. Return the seatback (4) to its upright position using the recline button or lever (3).

WARNING

After reinstalling and adjusting the headrest, always check that it is securely locked in place.

Test yourself

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