2025 Genesis GV70 Seats and Seat Belts User Guide
This Guide covers 2025 Genesis GV70 seats and belts. High-quality materials and innovative safety measures, including several seat belt combinations, make the car comfortable for five passengers.
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SEATS
Front seat
- Seat sliding forward or rearward/Seat cushion tilt/ Seat cushion height
- Seatback angle
- Seat cushion extension/ Seat cushion support
- Lumbar support
- Seatback bolster
- Comfortable stretch
- Seat warmer/Air ventilation seat
- Head restraint
- Walk-in seat switch
- Rear adjustment
Rear seat - Seatback angle (Manual)
- Head restraint
- Armrest
- Seat warmer
- Remote seatback release handle
Infotainment system
Select Setup > Vehicle > Seat from the Settings menu in the infotainment system, you may use various convenience functions.
- Seat Position Change Alert: Seat change information is displayed.
- Seat Switch Alerts: Detailed information of the seat switch and image is displayed when the switch is touched or the switch is moved.
- Warmer/Ventilation Features
- Automatic Controls Linked to Climate Control Settings: The seat temperature is automatically controlled.
- Seat Warmer Balance: When the seat heater is on, you may lower the seat heater (warmer) setting, or may turn the seat heater off for either the seatback or seat cushion.
- Seating Easy Access
- Steering Easy Access: Moves the steering wheel when the driver enters or leaves the vehicle.
- Driver Seat Easy Access: The distance (Normal/Extended/Off) the seat automatically moves when the driver enters or leaves the vehicle may be selected.
- Ergo-Motion Seat
- Comfortable Stretch: The operation intensity and operation time for Comfortable Stretch may be selected.
- Smart Posture Assist: The seat is adjusted to assist the driver’s posture after driving for an hour.
- Smart Support: The driver’s seat bolster is increased when SPORT mode is selected or when driving at high speed.
Information
- The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user’s manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.
- The information provided may differ depending on which functions are applicable to your vehicle.
Safety Precautions
Adjusting the seats so that you are sitting in a safe, comfortable position plays an important role in driver and passenger safety, together with seat belts and airbags, in an accident.
WARNING
Do not use a cushion that reduces friction between the seat and the passenger. The passenger’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt during an accident or a sudden stop.
Serious or fatal internal injuries could result because the seat belt cannot operate properly.
Airbags
You can take steps to reduce the risk of being injured by an inflating airbag. Sitting too close to an airbag greatly increases the risk of injury in the event the airbag inflates.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and their chest.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from an inflating airbag, take the following precautions:
- Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible maintaining the ability to control the vehicle.
- Adjust the front passenger seat as far to the rear as possible.
- Hold the steering wheel by the rim with hands at the 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock positions to minimize the risk of injuries to your hands and arms.
- NEVER place anything or anyone between you and the airbag.
- Do not allow the front passenger to place feet or legs on the dashboard to minimize the risk of leg injuries.
Seat belts
Always fasten your seat belt before starting any trip. At all times, passengers should sit upright and be properly restrained. Infants and small children must be restrained in appropriate Child Restraint Systems. Children who have outgrown a booster seat and adults must be restrained using the seat belts.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when adjusting your seat belt:
- NEVER use one seat belt for more than one occupant.
- Always position the seatback upright with the lap portion of the seat belt snug and low across the hips.
- NEVER allow children or small infants to ride on a passenger’s lap.
- Do not route the seat belt across your neck, across sharp edges, or reroute the shoulder strap away from your body.
- Do not allow the seat belt to become caught or jammed.
Front Seats
The front seat can be adjusted by using the control switches located on the outside of the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so that you can easily control the steering wheel, foot pedals and controls on the instrument panel.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when adjusting your seat:
- NEVER attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement and may cause loss
- of vehicle control resulting in an accident.
- Do not place anything under the front seats. Loose objects in the driver’s foot area could interfere with the operation of the foot pedals, causing an accident.
- Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position and proper locking of the seatback.
- Do not place a cigarette lighter on the floor or seat. When you operate the seat, gas may exit out of the lighter causing a fire.
- Use extreme caution when picking up small objects trapped under the seats or between the seat and the center console. Your hands might be cut or injured by the sharp edges of the seat mechanism.
- If there are occupants in the rear seats, be careful while adjusting the front seat position.
- Make sure that the seat is locked in place after the adjustment. If not, the seat might move unexpectedly resulting in an accident.
CAUTION
To prevent injury:
- Do not adjust your seat while wearing your seat belt. Moving the seat cushion forward may cause strong pressure on your abdomen.
- Do not allow your hands or fingers to get caught in the seat mechanisms while the seat is moving.
WARNING
NEVER allow children in the vehicle unattended. The power seats are operable when the vehicle is turned off.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the seats:
- Always stop adjusting the seats when the seat has been adjusted as far forward or rearward as possible.
- Do not adjust the seats longer than necessary when the vehicle is turned off. This may result in unnecessary battery drain.
- Do not operate two or more seats at the same time. This may result in an electrical malfunction.
Forward and rearward adjustment
To move the seat forward or rearward:
- Push the control switch forward or rearward.
- Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.
Seat cushion tilt/height adjustment
Seat cushion tilt (1)
To change the angle of the front part of the seat cushion:
Push the front portion of the control switch up to raise or down to lower the front part of the seat cushion.
Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.
Seat cushion height (2)
To change the height of the seat cushion:
Push the rear portion of the control switch up to raise or down to lower the height of the seat cushion.
Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.
Seatback angle adjustment
To recline the seatback:
- Push the control switch forward or rearward.
- Release the switch once the seatback reaches the desired position.
Reclining seatback
Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the protections of your restraint system (seat belts and airbags) is greatly reduced by reclining your seatback.
WARNING
NEVER ride with a reclined seatback when the vehicle is moving.
Riding with a reclined seatback increases your chance of serious or fatal injuries in the event of a collision or sudden stop.
Driver and passengers should always sit well back in their seats with the seatbacks upright and should be belted properly.
Seat belts must be snug against your hips and chest to work properly. When the seatback is reclined, the shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be snug against your chest. Instead, it will be in front of you. During an accident, you could be thrown into the seat belt, causing neck or other injuries.
The more the seatback is reclined, the greater chance the passenger’s hips will slide under the lap belt or the passenger’s neck will strike the shoulder belt.
Seat cushion extension adjustment (for driver’s seat)
To move the front part of the cushion forward or rearward:
- Push the control switch forward or rearward.
- Release the switch once the seat cushion reaches the desired length.
Seat cushion support adjustment (for driver’s seat)
To adjust cushion support:
- Push the control switch up to increase cushion support or down to decrease cushion support.
- Release the switch once the seat cushion support reaches the desired position.
Lumbar support
To adjust the lumbar support:
- Press the front portion of the switch (1) to increase support or the rear portion of the switch (2) to decrease support.
- Press switch (3) or (4) to move the support position up or down.
- Release the switch once the lumbar support reaches the desired position.
Seat bolster adjustment (for driver’s seat)
To adjust seat bolster:
- Push the adjustment lever clockwise, the seatback bolster will be adjusted inward. Push the switch counterclockwise, the seatback bolster will be adjusted outward.
- Release the lever once the bolster reaches the desired position.
Ergo-motion seat (for driver’s seat)
Select Ergo-Motion Seat from the infotainment system’s Settings menu to select and set up supplemental functions for the driver.
WARNING
Before actually using each function, try the functions with the vehicle parked.
Comfortable stretch
Every time you press the button, you may select a mode or turn off the function in the following order.
- Pelvic stretching: The cushion portion moves, helping the left and right movement of the pelvis.
- Lumbar stretching: The seatback portion moves, helping back and forth movement of the lower back.
- Whole Body stretching: The cushion and seatback moves in sequence, helping the whole body reduce fatigue.
- Off: Turns off Comfortable Stretch.
Also, you can change the operation intensity and operation time from the Settings menu in the infotainment system.
- Intensity: Setup > Vehicle > Seat > Ergo-Motion Seat > Comfortable Stretch > Strong/Normal
- Time: Setup > Vehicle > Seat > Ergo-Motion Seat > Comfortable Stretch > Session Length > Short(10s)/Long(20s)
Smart posture assist
After driving for an hour, Smart posture assist automatically adjusts the pelvis and back portion of the driver’s seat to assist the driver’s posture.
You can activate or deactivate Smart posture assist function from the Settings menu in the infotainment system.
Select: Setup > Vehicle > Seat > Ergo-Motion Seat > Smart Posture Assist
Smart support
The driver’s seat bolster support increases when SPORT mode is selected for Drive Mode and when driving at high speed.
You can activate or deactivate Posture Assist function from the Settings menu in the infotainment system.
Select: Setup > Vehicle > Seat > Ergo-Motion Seat > Smart Support
Information
The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user’s manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.
Walk-in switch
The rear seat passenger may use the switches to control the front passenger seat.
- Sliding forward or rearward:
Press the switch (1) or (2) to move the front passenger seat forward or rearward. - Seatback angle:
Press the switch (3) or (4) to recline the front passenger seatback forward or rearward.
WARNING
The rear passenger should not adjust the front seat when a passenger is seated.
Seatback pocket
The seatback pocket is provided on the back of the front seatbacks.
CAUTION
Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the seatback pockets. In an accident, they could come loose from the pocket and injure occupants.
Rear Seats
WARNING
Take the following precautions:
- Adjusting the seats
- NEVER attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The seat may suddenly move and may injure the passenger.
- Make sure that the seat is locked in place after the adjustment. If not, the seat might move unexpectedly resulting in an accident.
- Folding the seats
- Do not fold the seatback when the seat is occupied (for example, passenger, pets or luggage). It may injure the passenger or pet, or damage the luggage.
- Never allow passengers to 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. This could allow cargo to slide forward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops.
- When returning the rear seatback from a folded to an upright position, hold the seatback and return it slowly. Ensure that the seatback is completely locked into its upright position by pushing on the top of the seatback. In an accident or sudden stop, the unlocked seatback could allow cargo to move forward with great force and enter the passenger compartment, which could result in serious injury or death.
- Loading cargo
- Make sure the vehicle is off, the gear shifted to P (Park), and the parking brake is securely applied whenever loading or unloading cargo. Failure to take these steps may allow the vehicle to move
- if the shift button or shift dial is inadvertently pressed or rotated to another position.
- When cargo is loaded through the rear passenger seats, ensure the cargo is properly secured to prevent it from moving while driving.
- Do not place objects in the rear seats, since they cannot be properly secured and may hit vehicle occupants in a collision causing serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Do not allow your hands or fingers to get caught in the seat mechanisms while adjusting the seats.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the vehicle:
- Rear seat belts
Before folding the seatback, insert the seat belt buckle in the holder between the seatback and cushion. And insert the seat belt webbing in the guide to prevent the seat belt from being damaged. - Cargo
Be careful when loading cargo through the rear passenger seats to prevent damage to the vehicle interior.
Manual adjustment
Seatback angle
To recline the seatback:
- Pull up the seatback recline lever.
- Hold the lever and adjust the seatback of the seat to the position you desire.
- 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.
Information
The seatbacks can be folded with the seatback recline lever.
Folding the rear seats
The rear seatbacks can be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle.
To fold down the rear seatback:
- Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary, slide the front seat forward.
- Lower the rear head restraints to the lowest position.
- Route the seat belt webbing through the rear seat belt guides to prevent the belts from being trapped behind or under the seats.
- Pull up the seatback folding lever, then fold the seat toward the front of the vehicle. When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it has locked into position by pushing on the top of the seatback.
- To use the rear seat, lift and unfold the seatback to the upright position by pulling up the folding lever. Push the seatback firmly until it clicks into place. Make sure the seatback is locked in place.
- Return the rear seat belt to the proper position.
Remote seatback release handle (Cargo area)
Pull the remote seatback release handle located on either side in the rear cargo area.
Armrest
The armrest is located in the center of the rear seat. Pull the armrest down from the seatback to use it.
Head Restraint
The vehicle’s front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints. The head restraints provide comfort for passengers, but more importantly they are designed to help protect passengers from whiplash and other neck and spinal injuries during an accident, especially in a rear impact collision.
WARNING
To help reduce the risk of serious injury or death in an accident, take the following precautions when adjusting your head restraints:
- Always properly adjust the head restraints for all passengers BEFORE starting the vehicle.
- NEVER let anyone ride in a seat with the head restraint removed or reversed.
- Adjust the head restraints so the middle of the head restraint is at the same height as the height of the top of the eyes.
- NEVER adjust the head restraint position of the driver’s seat when the vehicle is in motion.
- Adjust the head restraint as close to the passenger’s head as possible. Do not use a seat cushion that holds the body away from the seatback.
- Make sure the head restraint locks into position after adjusting it.
SEAT BELTS
This section describes how to use the seat belts properly. It also describes some of the things not to do when using seat belts.
Seat Belt Safety Precautions
Always fasten your seat belt and make sure all passengers have fastened their seat belts before starting any trip. Airbags are designed to supplement the seat belt as an additional safety device, but they are not a substitute. Most states require all occupants of a vehicle to wear seat belts.
WARNING
Seat belts must be used by ALL passengers whenever the vehicle is moving. Take the following precautions when adjusting and wearing seat belts:
- Children under the age of 13 should be properly restrained in the rear seats.
- Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat, unless the airbag is deactivated. If a child is seated in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and the child must always be restrained in the seat properly.
- NEVER allow an infant or child to be carried on an occupant’s lap.
- NEVER ride with the seatback reclined when the vehicle is moving.
- Do not allow children to share a seat or seat belt.
- Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.
- Never wear a seat belt over fragile objects. If there is a sudden stop or impact, the seat belt can damage it.
- Do not use the seat belt if it is twisted. A twisted seat belt will not protect you properly in an accident.
- Do not use a seat belt if the webbing or hardware is damaged.
- Do not latch the seat belt into the buckles of other seats.
- NEVER unfasten the seat belt while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control resulting in an accident.
- Make sure there is nothing in the buckle interfering with the seat belt latch mechanism, because any materials in the buckle can cause the seat belt not to be fastened securely.
- No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the seat belt adjusting devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack.
WARNING
Damaged seat belts and seat belt assemblies will not operate properly. Always replace:
- Frayed, contaminated, or damaged webbing.
- Damaged hardware.
- The entire seat belt assembly after it has been worn in an accident, even if damage to webbing or assembly is not apparent.
Seat Belt Warning Light
Driver’s seat belt warning
If the seat belt is not fastened, when vehicle speed is between 5.5 mph (9 km/h) and 12 mph (20 km/h) the warning light will continue to illuminate and warning chime will sound until the seat belt is fastened.
If the seat belt is not fastened, when vehicle speed is above 12 mph (20 km/h), the warning light will blink and warning chime will sound for about 100 seconds (warning chime will sound in three stages).
Front passenger’s seat belt warning
As a reminder to the front passenger, the front passenger’s seat belt warning light will illuminate for about 6 seconds each time the Start/Stop button is in the ON position regardless of belt fastening.
If the seat belt is not fastened, when vehicle speed is between 5.5 mph (9 km/h) and 12 mph (20 km/h) the warning light will continue to illuminate and warning chime will sound until the seat belt is fastened.
If the seat belt is not fastened, when vehicle speed is above 12 mph (20 km/h), the warning light will blink and warning chime will sound for about 100 seconds (warning chime will sound in three stages).
WARNING
Riding in an improper position adversely affects the front passenger’s seat belt warning system. It is important for the driver to instruct the passenger to be seated properly as instructed in this manual.
Information
- Although the front passenger seat is not occupied, the seat belt warning light will blink or illuminate for 6 seconds.
- The front passenger’s seat belt warning may operate when luggage is placed on the front passenger seat.
Rear passenger’s seat belt warning
Rear seatbelt
With the Start/Stop button in the ON position, if the rear seat passenger’s seat belt is not fastened, the corresponding seat belt warning light will illuminate for 70 seconds. But, if the seatbelt
is fastened after 6 seconds, the corresponding seat belt warning light will immediately turn off.
If the seat belt is fastened, and then unfastened while driving below 12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding seat belt warning light will illuminate.
If the seat belt is fastened, and then unfastened while driving above 12 mph (20 km/h), the corresponding seat belt warning light will blink and the warning chime will sound for about 35 seconds.
Seat Belt Restraint System
WARNING
Improperly positioned seat belts may increase the risk of serious injury in an accident. Take the following precautions when adjusting the seat belt:
- Position the lap portion of the seat belt as low as possible across your hips, not on your waist, so that it fits snugly. This allows your strong pelvic bones to absorb the force of the crash, reducing the chance of internal injuries.
- Position one arm under the shoulder belt and the other over the belt, as shown in the illustration.
- Always position the shoulder belt anchor into the locked position at the appropriate height.
- Never position the shoulder belt across your neck or face.
Driver’s Seat Belt – 3-point system with emergency locking retractor
To fasten your seat belt:
Pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tab (1) into the buckle (2). An audible “click” sounds when the tab locks into the buckle. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted.
Place the lap belt (1) portion across your hips and the shoulder belt (2) portion across your chest.
The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length after the lap belt portion is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips. If you lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the belt extends and moves with you.
If there is a sudden stop or collision, the belt is locked in place. It also locks if you try to lean forward too quickly.
Information
If you cannot smoothly pull the seat belt out from the retractor, firmly pull the seat belt out and release it. After release, the belt may be pulled out smoothly.
Height adjustment
You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of the four different positions for maximum comfort and safety.
The shoulder portion should be adjusted so it lies across your chest and midway over your shoulder nearest the door, not over your neck.
To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster into an appropriate position.
To raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1). To lower it, push it down (3) while pressing the height adjuster button (2).
Release the button to lock the anchor into position. Try sliding the height adjuster to make sure that it has locked into position.
To release your seat belt:
Press the release button (1) in the locking buckle.
The belt should automatically draw back into the retractor. If this does not happen, check the belt is not twisted, then try again.
Rear Seat Belts – 3-point system with convertible locking retractor
This type of seat belt combines both an emergency locking retractor and an automatic locking retractor. Convertible retractor-type seat belts are installed in the rear seat positions to help accommodate the installation of child restraint systems.
A convertible retractor is also installed in the front passenger seat position, children should always be seated in the rear and never place any infant/child restraint system in the front seat.
To fasten your seat belt:
Pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the metal tab into the buckle. An audible “click” sounds when the tab locks into the buckle. Pull the shoulder portion of the belt to snug the belt across your hips and remove slack. Make sure the seat belt is not twisted.
When not securing a child restraint,
the seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap
belt portion of the seat belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly across your hips.
When the seat belt has been fully extended from the retractor to allow
for the installation of a child restraint system, the seat belt operation changes to allow the belt to retract, but not to extend (Automatic Locking Retractor Type). Refer to the “Using a Child Restraint System” section in this chapter.
To release your seat belt:
Press the release button (1) in the locking buckle.
The belt should automatically draw back into the retractor. If this does not happen, check the belt is not twisted, then try again.
Information
- The emergency locking mode allows seated passengers to move freely in their seats while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor automatically locks the belt to help restrain the passengers.
- To deactivate the automatic locking mode, unbuckle the seat belt and allow the belt to fully retract.
Rear center seatbelt (3-point rear center seat belt)
Insert the tongue plate (1) into the buckle until an audible “click” is heard, indicating the latch is locked. Pull the shoulder portion of the belt to snug the belt across your hips and remove slack.
Make sure the seat belt is not twisted.
When using the rear center seat belt, use the buckle with the “CENTER” mark.
Information
If you cannot pull out the safety belt from the retractor, firmly pull the belt out and release it. After release, pull out the belt smoothly.
WARNING
Make sure that the seatback is locked in place when using the rear center seat belt.
If not, the seatback may move when there is a sudden stop or collision, which could result in serious injury.
Pre-tensioner seat belt
Your vehicle is equipped with driver’s and front passenger’s and rear passengers Pre-tensioner Seat Belts (Retractor
Pre-tensioner). The purpose of the pre-tensioner is to make sure the seat belts fit tightly against the occupant’s body in certain frontal or side collision(s).
The pre-tensioner seat belts may be activated in crashes where the frontal or side collision(s) is severe enough, together with the airbags.
When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if the occupant tries to lean forward too quickly, the seat belt retractor will lock into position.
In certain frontal collisions, the pre-tensioner will activate and pull the seat belt into tighter contact against the occupant’s body.
If the system senses excessive tension on the driver or passenger’s seat belt when the pre-tensioner system activates, the load limiter inside the retractor
pre-tensioner will release some of the pressure on the affected seat belt (if equipped with load limiter).
WARNING
- Always wear your seat belt and sit properly in your seat.
- Do not use the seat belt if it is loose or twisted. A loose or twisted seat belt will not protect you properly in an accident.
- Do not place anything near the buckle. This may adversely affect the buckle and cause it to function improperly.
- Always replace your pre-tensioners after activation or an accident.
- NEVER inspect, service, repair or replace the pre-tensioners by yourself. Have the pre-tensioners inspected, serviced, repaired or replaced by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
- Do not hit the seat belt assemblies.
WARNING
Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies for several minutes after they have been activated. When the pre-tensioner seat belt mechanism deploys during a collision, the pre-tensioner can become hot and can burn you.
CAUTION
Body work on the front area of the vehicle may damage the pre-tensioner seat belt system. Therefore, have the system serviced by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
The Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt System consists mainly of the following components. Their locations are shown in the illustration above:
- SRS airbag warning light
- Retractor pre-tensioner
- SRS control module
- Rear Retractor pre-tensioner
NOTICE
The sensor that activates the SRS control module is connected with the pre-tensioner seat belts. The SRS airbag warning light on the instrument cluster will illuminate for about 3-6 seconds after the Start/Stop button is in the ON position, and then it should turn off.
If the pre-tensioner is not working properly, the warning light will illuminate even if the SRS airbag is not malfunctioning. If the warning light does not illuminate, stays illuminated or illuminates when the vehicle is being driven, have the pre-tensioner seat belts and/or SRS control module inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products as soon as possible.
Information
- Pre-tensioner seat belts may activate in certain frontal or side collisions or rollover situations.
- When the pre-tensioner seat belts are activated, a loud noise may be heard and fine dust, which may appear to be smoke, may be visible in the passenger compartment. These are normal operating conditions and are not hazardous.
- Although it is non-toxic, the fine dust may cause skin irritation and should not be inhaled for prolonged periods. Wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly after an accident in which the pre-tensioner seat belts were activated.
WARNING
- Fasten your seat belt while sitting properly in an upright position to maximize the effectiveness of the pre-tensioner seat belt system.
- A pre-tensioner seat belt system is designed to activate only once. Replace the pre-tensioner seat belt system, if it was activated in an accident.
Pre-Active Seat Belt (PSB)
The purpose of the Pre-Active Seat Belt is to tighten the seat belt when a collision is sensed during emergency braking, or when a loss of control is sensed.
NOTICE
Pre-Active Seat Belt is a supplementary system. Pre-Active Seat Belt activates only when the passenger is wearing his/her seat belt.
Pre-Active Seat Belt operation
In order to maximize the safety of the passenger, Pre-Active Seat Belt system operates as below.
- Full retraction
- The seat belt is tightened when:
- Emergency braking situation occurs
- Losing control of the vehicle
- The vehicle detects a collision
- The vehicle detects driving on a frozen road
- Driving on a rough road with severe impact
- Unstable rolling of the vehicle occurs
- Slack removal
- Tightens a loose seat belt if vehicle speed is over 9 mph (15 km/h).
- Belt parking
- Tightens a loose seat belt when the seat belt is unfastened.
Warning message
Check Pre-Active Seat Belt
The Pre-Active Seat Belt warning message will appear if there is a problem with your Pre-Active Seat Belt.
Have the system checked by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products if the warning message comes on while the vehicle is in motion. When the Pre-Active Seat Belt warning message disappears, the master
warning light illuminates.
Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions
Seat belt use during pregnancy
The seat belt should always be used during pregnancy. The best way to protect your unborn child is to protect yourself by always wearing the seat belt.
Pregnant women should always wear a lap-shoulder seat belt. Place the shoulder belt across your chest, routed between your breasts and away from your neck. Place the lap belt below your belly so that it fits SNUGLY across your hips and pelvic bone, under the rounded part of the belly.
WARNING
- Pregnant woman are more vulnerable to any impacts on the abdomen during an abrupt stop or accident. If you are in an accident while pregnant, consult your doctor.
- To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to an unborn child during an accident, pregnant women should NEVER place the lap portion of the seat belt above or over the area of the abdomen where the unborn child is located.
Seat belt use and children
Infant and small children
All 50 states have child restraint laws which require children to travel in approved child restraint devices, including booster seats. The age at which seat belts can be used instead of child restraints differs among states, so you should be aware of the specific requirements in your state, and where you are travelling. Infant and child restraints must be properly placed and installed in a rear seat. For more information refer to the “Child Restraint Systems” section in this chapter.
WARNING
ALWAYS properly restrain infants and small children in a Child Restraint System appropriate for the child’s height and weight.
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to a child and other passengers, NEVER hold a child in your lap or arms when the vehicle is moving. The violent forces created during an accident will tear the child from your arms and throw the child against the interior of the vehicle.
Small children are best protected from injury in an accident when properly restrained in the rear seat by a child restraint system that meets the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Before buying any child restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 213. The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s height and weight. Check the label on the child restraint for this information. Refer to the “Child Restraint Systems” section in this chapter.
Larger children
Children under age 13 who are too large for a booster seat should always occupy the rear seat and use the available lap/shoulder belts. A seat belt should lie across the upper thighs and be snug across the shoulder and chest to restrain the child safely. Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming could put the belt out of position. In the event of an accident, children are afforded the best safety restrained by a proper Child Restraint System in the rear seats.
If a larger child over age 13 must be seated in the front seat, the child must be securely restrained by the available lap/shoulder belt and the seat should be placed in the rearmost position.
If the shoulder belt portion slightly touches the child’s neck or face, try placing the child closer to the center of the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still touches their face or neck, they need to be returned to an appropriate booster seat in the rear seat.
WARNING
- Always make sure larger children’s seat belts are worn and properly adjusted.
- NEVER allow the shoulder belt to contact the child’s neck or face.
- Do not allow more than one child to use a single seat belt.
Seat belt use and injured people
A seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. Consult a physician for specific recommendations.
One person per belt
Two people (including children) should never attempt to use a single seat belt. This could increase the severity of injuries in case of an accident.
Do not lie down
Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the protections of your restraint system (seat belts and/or airbags) is greatly reduced by reclining your seatback.
Seat belts must be snug against your hips and chest to work properly.
During an accident, you could be thrown into the seat belt, causing neck or other injuries.
The more the seat back is reclined, the greater the chance for the passenger’s hips to slide under the lap belt or the passenger’s neck to strike the shoulder belt.
WARNING
- NEVER ride with a reclined seatback when the vehicle is moving.
- Riding with a reclined seatback increases your chance of serious or fatal injuries in the event of a collision or sudden stop.
- Driver and passengers should always sit well back in their seats with the seatbacks upright and should be belted properly.
Care of Seat Belts
Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition, care should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hardware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors or other abuse.
Periodic inspection
All seat belts should be inspected periodically for wear or damage of any kind. Any damaged parts should be replaced as soon as possible.
Keep belts clean and dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts become dirty, they can be cleaned by using a mild soap solution and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong detergents or abrasives should not be used because they may damage and weaken the fabric.
When to replace seat belts
The entire seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if the vehicle has been involved in an accident. This should be done even if no damage is visible. Consult an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
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