Genesis G70 2020 Seats and Seat Belt User Manual

Introduction

The Genesis G70 2020 is an opulent and fashionable sedan that provides a relaxing and secure driving experience. The seats and seat belt system are two important elements that help create this sensation. The seats and seat belts in the Genesis G70 are built to improve your driving pleasure while ensuring your protection. They were designed with comfort and safety in mind. The Genesis G70’s seats welcome you when you enter the vehicle and are expertly made with high-end materials and attention to detail. You and your guests will enjoy a first-class seating experience thanks to the velvety yet supportive seats’ ideal blend of comfort and firmness. The seats in the G70 are made to make every drive comfortable, whether you’re taking a quick commute into the city or a lengthy road trip. The safety of its passengers is a top priority for the Genesis G70. You are greatly protected in the case of an accident by the seat belt system. The G70 comes with cutting-edge seat belts that are intended to keep you safe and reduce your risk of injury in the event of a collision. Pre-tensioners and force limiters in the seat belts operate in concert to keep you securely fastened while reducing the impact pressures on your body.

Additionally, the G70 uses cutting-edge technology to guarantee that seat belts are always in use. The car has seat belt reminders, which use sensors to determine if passengers have buckled up. This encourages defensive driving practices and serves as a reminder to passengers to buckle up for their own protection.
In conclusion, the Genesis G70 2020’s seats and seat belt system are designed to make driving comfortable and secure. The G70’s seats and seat belts ensure that you may enjoy your drive with peace of mind, knowing that you are protected by cutting-edge safety measures, thanks to its high-end materials, ergonomic design, and modern safety features.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The safety precautions in this section are among the most important.

Always Wear Your Seat Belt
A seat belt is your best protection in all types of accidents. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, ALWAYS make sure you and your passengers wear your seat belts and wear them properly.

Restrain All Children
All children under age 13 should ride in your vehicle properly restrained in the rear seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in an appropriate child restraint. Larger children should use a booster seat with the lap/shoulder belt until they can use the seat belt properly without a booster seat.

Air Bag Hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can also cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or who are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and shorter adults are at the greatest risk of being injured by an inflating airbag. Follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.

Driver Distraction
Driver distraction presents a serious and potentially deadly danger, especially for inexperienced drivers. Safety should be the first concern when behind the wheel and drivers need to be aware of the wide array of potential distractions, such as drowsiness, reaching for objects, eating, personal grooming, other passengers, and using cellular phones.
Drivers can become distracted when they take their eyes and attention off the road or their hands off the wheel to focus on activities other than driving.

To reduce your risk of distraction or getting into an accident:

1. ALWAYS set up your mobile devices (i.e., MP3 players, phones, navigation units, etc.) when your vehicle is parked or safely stopped.
2. ONLY use your mobile device when allowed by laws and when conditions permit safe use. NEVER text or email while driving. Most states have laws prohibiting drivers from texting. Some states and cities also prohibit drivers from using handheld phones.
3. NEVER let the use of a mobile device distract you from driving. You have a responsibility to your passengers and others on the road to always drive safely, with your hands on the wheel as well as your eyes and attention on the road.

Control Your Speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

SEATS

Front seats

1. Seat sliding forward or rearward
2. Seat tilt/height adjustment
3. Seat cushion length adjustment*
4. Seatback angle adjustment
5. Lumbar support adjustment*
6. Seat bolster adjustment*
7. Head restraint
8. Seat warmer*
9. Air ventilation seat*
10. Front passenger seat adjustment*

Rear seats

1. Seat warmer
2. Armrest
3. Head restraint

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 the seat belts and air bags 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 air bag 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:

1. Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the rear as possible while maintaining the ability to maintain full control of the vehicle.
2. Adjust the front passenger seat as far to the rear as possible.
3. Hold the steering wheel by the rim with your hands at the 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock positions to mini-mize the risk of injuries to your hands and arms.
4. NEVER place anything or anyone between the steering wheel and the airbag.
5. 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. Adults and children who have outgrown a booster seat must be restrained using the seat belts.

WARNING
Take the following precautions when adjusting your seat belt:

1. NEVER use one seat belt for more than one occupant.
2. Always position the seatback upright with the lap portion of the seat belt snug and low across the hips.
3. NEVER allow children or small infants to ride on a passenger’s lap.
4. Do not route the seat belt across your neck, across sharp edges, or reroute the shoulder strap away from your body.
5. Do not allow the seat belt to become caught or jammed.

Front Seats

WARNING
Take the following precautions when adjusting your seat:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position and proper locking of the seat-back.
4. 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.
5. 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.

CAUTION
To prevent injury:

1. Do not adjust your seat while wearing your seat belt. Moving the seat cushion forward may cause strong pressure on your abdomen.
2. Do not allow your hands or fingers to get caught in the seat mechanisms while the seat is moving.

Power adjustment (if equipped)
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
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:

1. Always stop adjusting the seats when the seat has moved as far forward or rearward as possible.
2. Do not adjust the seats for longer than necessary when the vehicle is turned off. This may result in unnecessary battery drain.
3. 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:

1. Push the control switch forward or rearward.
2. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

Seatback angle
To adjust the seatback:

1. Rotate the top of the control switch forward or rearward.
2. Release the switch once the seat back 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 protection of your restraint system (seat belts and air bags) 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, properly belted, and with the seatbacks upright.

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 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.

Cushion extension (for driver’s seat, if equipped)
To move the front part of the cushion forward:

1. Push the front part of the control switch to move the seat cushion to the desired length.
2. Release the switch once the seat cushion reaches the desired length.

To move the front part of the cushion rearward:

1. Push the rear part of the control switch to move the seat cushion to the desired length.
2. Release the switch once the seat cushion reaches the desired length.

Lumbar support (if equipped)
The lumbar support can be adjusted by pressing the lumbar support switch.

1. Press the front portion of the switch (1) to increase support or the rear portion of the switch (2) to decrease support.
2. To move the support position up or down, press switch (3) or (4).

Seat back bolster adjustment (for driver’s seat, if equipped)

1. Turn the adjustment switch clockwise, the right and left seatback bolsters will be adjusted inward. Turn the switch counterclockwise, the seatback bolster will be adjusted outward.
   To adjust the bolster height to its maximum in the default state, operate the switch for approximately 8 seconds. After that, release the switch because there is no change in height even if you continue to operate the switch.
2. Once the adjustment is done, release the switch.

Front passenger seat control (if equipped)
The rear seat passenger may use the switches to control the front passenger seat.

1. Sliding forward or rearward:
   To move the front passenger seat forward, press the switch (1). To move the front passenger seat rearward, press the switch (2).
2. Angle adjustment:
   To recline the front passenger seat forward, press the switch (3).
   To recline the front passenger seat rearward, press the switch (4).

Seatback pocket

The seatback pocket is provided on the back of the driver’s and front pas-senger’s seatback.

WARNING
To prevent the Occupant Classification System from mal-functioning:
Do not hang onto the driver’s and front passenger’s seatback.

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
Folding the rear seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle.

WARNING

1. 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.
2. Objects carried on the folded down seatback should not extend higher than the top of the front seatbacks. This could allow cargo to slide for-ward and cause injury or dam-age during sudden stops.

To fold down the rear seatback:

1. Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary, slide the front seat forward.
   
2. Lower the rear head restraints to the lowest position by pushing and holding the release button (1) and pushing down on the headrest (2).
   
3. Move the seatbelt toward the out- board position before folding down the seatback to avoid the seatbelt system interfering with the seat-back.
   
4. Pull up the seatback folding lever (1), then fold the seat toward the front of the vehicle.
   
5. To use the rear seat, lift and unfold the seatback to the upright posi-tion. Push the seatback firmly until it clicks into place. Make sure the seatback is locked in place.

WARNING
When returning the rear seat-back 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 seat-back. In an accident or sudden stop, the unlocked seatback could allow cargo to move for-ward with great force and enter the passenger compartment, which could result in serious injury or death.

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.
Make sure the vehicle is off, the vehicle is shifted to P (Park), and the parking brake is securely applied whenever loading or unloading cargo. Failure to take these steps may allow the vehi-cle to move if the shift lever is inadvertently moved to another position.

CAUTION

1. Be careful when loading cargo through the rear pas-senger seats to prevent dam-age to the vehicle interior.
2. When cargo is loaded through the rear passenger seats, ensure the cargo is properly secured to prevent it from moving while driving.
3. Unsecured cargo in the pas-senger compartment can cause damage to the vehicle or injury to it’s occupants.

Armrest

The armrest is located in the center of the rear seat. Use the strap in the center of the armrest to pull it down.

Head Restraints
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 reduce the risk of serious injury or death in an accident, take the following precautions when adjusting your head restraints:

1. Always properly adjust the head restraints for all passen-gers BEFORE starting the vehicle.
2. NEVER let anyone ride in a seat with the head restraints 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.
3. NEVER adjust the head restraint position of the dri-ver’s seat when the vehicle is in motion.
4. 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.
5. Make sure the head restraint locks into position after adjust-ing it.

NOTICE
To prevent damage, NEVER hit or pull on the head restraints.

CAUTION
When there is no occupant in the rear seats, adjust the height of the headrest to the lowest position. The rear seat headrest can reduce the visibility of the rear area.

Front seat head restraints

The vehicle’s front and passenger’s seats are equipped with adjustable head restraints for the passengers safety and comfort.

Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the head restraint:

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

To lower the head restraint:

1. Push and hold the release button (2) on the head restraint support.
2. Lower the head restraint to the desired position (3).

NOTICE

If you recline the seatback towards the front with the head restraint and seat cushion raised, the head restraint may come in contact with the sunvisor or other parts of the vehicle.

Removal/Reinstallation
To remove the head restraint:

1. Recline the seatback (2) rearward using the seatback angle switch (1).
2. Raise the head restraint as far as it can go.
3. Press the head restraint release button (3) while pulling the head restraint up (4).

To reinstall the head restraint:

1. Put the head restraint poles (2) into the holes while pressing the release button (1).
2. Adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height.
3. Adjust the seatback (4) forward using the seatback angle switch (3).

Rear seat head restraints

The rear seats are equipped with head restraints in all the seating positions for the passenger’s safety and comfort.

Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the head restraint:

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

To lower the head restraint:

1. Push and hold the release button (2) on the head restraint support.
2. Lower the head restraint to the desired position (3).

Removal/Reinstallation
To remove the head restraint:

1. Raise the head restraint as far as it can go.
2. Press the head restraint release button (1) while pulling the head restraint up (2).

To reinstall the head restraint:

1. Put the head restraint poles into the holes (3) while pressing the release button (1).
2. Adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height.

Seat Warmers and Air Ventilation Seats
Seat warmers (if equipped)
Seat warmers are provided to warm the seats during cold weather.

WARNING
The seat warmers can cause a SERIOUS BURN, even at low temperatures and especially if used for long periods of time.
Passengers must be able to feel if the seat is becoming too warm so they can turn it off, if needed.

People who cannot detect tem-perature change or pain to the skin should use extreme cau-tion, especially the following types of passengers:

1. Infants, children, elderly or disabled persons, or hospital outpatients.
2. People with sensitive skin or who burn easily.
3. Fatigued individuals.
4. Intoxicated individuals.
5. People taking medication that can cause drowsiness or sleepiness.

WARNING
NEVER place anything on the seat that insulates against heat when the seat warmer is in oper-ation, such as a blanket or seat cushion. This may cause the seat warmer to overheat, caus-ing a burn or damage to the seat.

NOTICE
To prevent damage to the seat warmers and seats:

1. Never use a solvent such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or gasoline to clean the seats.
2. Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped with seat warmers.
3. Do not change the seat cover. It may damage the seat warmer.

While the engine is running, push either of the switches to warm the dri-ver’s seat or front passenger’s seat (and/or rear passenger’s seat).
During mild weather or under condi-tions where the operation of the seat warmer is not needed, keep the switches in the OFF position.

1. Manual temperature control
   Each time you push the switch, the temperature setting of the seat is changed as follows :
   
2. Automatic temperature control
   The seat warmer starts to auto-matically control the seat tempera-ture in order to prevent low-tem-perature burns after being manual-ly turned ON.

You may manually press the switch to increase seat temperature, how-ever, it soon returns the automatic mode again.

1. When pressing the switch for more than 1.5 seconds with the seat warmer operating, the seat warmer will turn OFF.
2. If the vehicle is turned off then on again, the seat warmer stays OFF regardless of the previous state of the seat warmer.

Front air ventilation seat (if equipped)

The air ventilation seats are provided to cool the front seats by blowing air through small vent holes on the sur-face of the seat cushions and seat-backs.
When the operation of the air ventila-tion seat is not needed, keep the switches in the OFF position.
While the engine is running, push the switch to cool the driver’s seat or the front passenger’s seat.

1. Each time you push the switch, the airflow changes as follows:
2. When pressing the switch for more than 1.5 seconds with the air venti-lation seat operating, the operation will turn OFF.
3. If the vehicle is turned off then on again, the air ventilation seat stays OFF regardless of the previous state of the air ventilation seat.

NOTICE
To prevent damage to the air ven-tilation seat:

1. Use the air ventilation seat ONLY when the climate control system is on. Using the air ventilation seat for prolonged periods of time with the climate control sys-tem off could cause the air venti-lation seat to malfunction.
2. Never use a solvent such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or gaso-line to clean the seats.
3. Avoid spilling liquids on the sur-face of the front seats and seat-backs; this may cause the air vent holes to become blocked and not work properly.
4. Do not place materials such as plastic bags or newspapers under the seats. They may block the air intake causing the air vents to not work properly.
5. Do not change the seat covers. It may damage the air ventilation seat.
6. If the air vents do not operate, restart the vehicle. If there is no change, have the vehicle inspect-ed by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

SEAT BELTS

This section describes how to use the seat belts properly. It also describes some of the things to avoid when using seat belts.

Seat Belt Safety Precautions
Always fasten your seat belt and make sure all passengers have fas-tened their seat belts before starting any trip. Air bags are designed to supplement the seat belt as an addi-tional 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 vehi-cle is moving.Take the following precautions when adjusting and wearing seat belts:

1. ALWAYS properly restrain children under age 13 in the rear seats.
2. NEVER allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. If a child age 13 or older must be seated in the front seat, move the seat as far back as possi-ble and properly restrain them in the seat.
3. NEVER allow an infant or child to be carried on an occupant’s lap.
4. NEVER ride with the seatback reclined when the vehicle is moving.
5. Do not allow children to share a seat or seat belt.
   Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.
6. Always wear both the shoul-der portion and lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
7. Do not use the seat belt if it is twisted. A twisted seat belt will not protect you properly in an accident.
8. Do not use a seat belt if the webbing or hardware is dam-aged.
   Do not latch the seat belt into the buckles of other seats.
9. NEVER unfasten the seat belt while driving. This may cause loss of vehicle control result-ing in an accident.
10. Make sure there is nothing in the buckle interfering with the seat belt latch mechanism. This may prevent the seat belt from fastening securely.
11. 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:

1. Frayed, contaminated, or dam-aged webbing
2. Damaged hardware
3. 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
As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt warning light will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds each time the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON or START position regardless of belt fastening. At this time, if the seat belt is not fastened a warning chime will sound for 6 seconds. If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 6 mph (9 km/h), the warning light will stay illuminated. If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 12 mph (20 km/h) the seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 100 sec-onds and the corresponding warning light will blink.
If you unfasten the seat belt while driving under 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt warning light will illuminate until the seat belt is fastened.

If you unfasten the seat belt while driving over 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds and the corresponding warning light will blink.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning (if equipped) As a reminder to the front passenger, the front passenger’s seat belt warn-ing lights will illuminate for approxi-mately 6 seconds each time the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON or START position regardless of belt fastening.

If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 6 mph (9 km/h), the warning light will stay illuminated.
If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 12 mph (20 km/h) the seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 100 sec-onds and the corresponding warning light will blink.
If you unfasten the seat belt while driving under 12 mph (20 km/h) the seat belt warning light will illuminate until the seat belt is fastened.
If you unfasten the seat belt while driving over 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds and the corresponding warning light will blink.

Information

1. Although the front passenger seat is not occupied, the seat belt warning light will blink or illuminate for 6 seconds.
2. The front passenger’s seat belt warning light may not properly operate if the front passenger does not sit properly in the seat.
3. The front passenger’s seat belt warning may operate when luggage, electronic device, etc. are placed on the front passenger seat.

Seat Belt Restraint System

WARNING
Improperly positioned seat belts may increase the risk of serious injury in an accident.Take the fol-lowing precautions when adjust-ing the seat belt:

1. Position the lap portion of the seat belt as low as possible across your hips, not on your waist, so that it fits snugly.
2. Position one arm under the shoulder belt and the other over the belt, as shown in the illus-tration.
3. Always position the shoulder belt anchor into the locked position at the appropriate height.
4. Never position the shoulder belt across your neck or face.

Seat Belt-Driver’s 3-point sys-tem with emergency locking retractor

To fasten your seat belt:
Pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the metal tab (1) into the buckle (2). There will be an audible “click” when the tab locks into the buckle.

You should place the lap belt (1) por-tion across your hips and the shoul-der 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 seat belt will extend and move with you. If there is a sudden stop or impact, the seat belt will lock into position. It will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly.

NOTICE
If you are not able to smoothly pull enough of the seat belt out from the retractor, firmly pull the seat belt out and release it. After release, you will be able to pull the seat belt out smoothly.

Height adjustment
You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of the three different positions for maximum comfort and safety.
The shoulder portion should be adjusted so it lies across your chest and midway over your shoulder near-est 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.
When it is released, the belt should automatically draw back into the retractor. If this does not happen, check the belt to be sure it is not twisted, then try again.

Rear Seat Belt – Passenger’s 3-point system with convertible locking retractor
This type of seat belt combines the features of both an emergency locking retractor seat belt and an automatic locking retractor seat belt. Convertible retractor type seat belts are installed in the rear seat positions to help accom-modate the installation of child restraint systems. Although a convert-ible retractor is also installed in the front passenger seat position, NEVER place any infant/child restraint system in the front seat of the vehicle.

To fasten your seat belt:
Pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the metal tab into the buck-le. There will be an audible “click” when the tab locks into the buckle. When not securing a child restraint, the seat belt operates in the same way as the driver’s seat belt (Emergency Locking Retractor Type). It automati-cally 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 is fully extended from the retractor to allow the installa-tion 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.

NOTICE
Although the seat belt retractor provides the same level of protec-tion for seated passengers in either emergency or automatic locking modes, the emergency locking mode allows seated pas-sengers to move freely in their seat while keeping some tension on the belt. During a collision or sudden stop, the retractor auto-matically locks the belt to help restrain your body.
To deactivate the automatic lock-ing mode, unbuckle the seat belt and allow the belt to fully retract.

To release your seat belt:
Press the release button (1) in the locking buckle.
When it is released, the belt should automatically draw back into the retractor. If this does not happen, check the belt to be sure it is not twisted, then try again.

Rear center seat belt

When using the rear center seat belt, the buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be used.

Pre-tensioner seat belt
(Driver and front passenger)

Your vehicle is equipped with driver’s and front passenger’s Pre-tensioner Seat Belts (Retractor Pretensioner and Emergency Fastening Device System). The purpose of the pre-ten-sioner is to make sure the seat belts fit tightly against the occupant’s body in certain frontal or side collision(s). The Emergency Fastening Device System may be activated in certain crashes where the frontal or side colli-sion(s) is severe enough, together with the air bags. 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 or side collision(s), the pre-tensioner will activate and pull the seat belt into tighter contact against the occu-pant’s body.

1. Retractor Pretensioner
   The purpose of the retractor pre-tensioner is to make sure that the shoulder belts fit in tightly against the occupant’s upper body in cer-tain frontal or side collision(s).
2. Emergency Fastening Device System
   The purpose of the Emergency Fastening Device System is to make sure that the pelvis belts fit in tightly against the occupant’s lower body in certain frontal or side collision(s).

If the system senses excessive ten-sion on the driver or passenger’s seat belt when the pre-tensioner sys-tem activates, the load limiter inside the retractor pre-tensioner will release some of the pressure on the affected seat belt.

WARNING

1. Always wear your seat belt and sit properly in your seat.
2. Do not use the seat belt if it is loose or twisted. A loose or twisted seat belt will not pro-tect you properly in an acci-dent.
3. Do not place anything near the buckle. This may adversely affect the buckle and cause it to function improperly.
4. Always replace your pre-ten-sioners after activation or an accident.
5. NEVER inspect, service, repair or replace the pre-tensioners yourself. This must be done by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.
6. Do not hit the seat belt assem-blies.

WARNING
Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies for several minutes after they have been activated. When the pre-ten-sioner seat belt mechanism deploys during a collision, the pre-tensioners become hot and can burn you.

The Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt System consists mainly of the following com-ponents. Their locations are shown in the illustration above:\

1. SRS air bag warning light
2. Retractor pre-tensioner
3. SRS control module
4. Emergency Fastening Device System

NOTICE
The sensor that activates the SRS air bag is connected with the pre–tensioner seat belts. The SRS air bag warning light on the instru-ment panel will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds after the Engine 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 illu-minate even if the SRS air bag is not malfunctioning. If the warning light does not illuminate, stays illuminated or illuminates when the vehicle is being driven, have an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products inspect the pre-tensioner seat belts and SRS air bags as soon as possible.

NOTICE

1. Both the driver’s and front pas-senger’s pre-tensioner seat belts may be activated in certain frontal or side collisions or rollovers.
2. 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.
3. 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

1. Fasten your seat belt while sitting properly in an upright position to maximize the effectiveness of the pre-ten-sioner seat belt system.
2. A pre-tensioner seat belt sys-tem is designed to activate only once. Replace the pre-tensioner seat belt system, if it was activated in an accident.

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, rout-ed between your breasts and away from your neck. Place the lap belt line so that it fits snugly and as low as pos-sible across the hips, not across the abdomen.

WARNING

1. A pregnant woman or a patient is more vulnerable to any imapcts on the abdomen during an abrupt stop or acci-dent. If you are in an accident while pregnant, we recom-mend you consult your doc-tor.
2. 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 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 acci-dent 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 prop-erly 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 certify-ing 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 and who are too large for a booster seat must 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 shoul-der and chest to restrain the child safely. Check seat belt fit periodically. Children are afforded the most safe-ty in the event of an accident when they are restrained by a proper restraint system and/or seat belts in the rear seat. Always have the LATCH system inspected by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products after an accident. An accident can damage the LATCH system and may not properly secure the child restraint. 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 rear-most 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

1. Always make sure children are wearing their seat belts and that they are properly adjusted before driving.
2. NEVER allow the shoulder belt to contact the child’s neck or face.
3. Do not allow more than one child to use a single seat belt.

Transporting an injured person
A seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. Consult a physician for specific rec-ommendations.

One person per seat 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 protec-tions of your restraint system (seat belts and air bags) is greatly reduced by reclining your seatback.
To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident and to achieve the maximum effectiveness of the restraint system, all passengers should be sitting up and the front and rear seats should be in an upright position when the car is moving.
A seat belt cannot provide proper protection if the person is lying down in the rear seat or if the front or rear seats are in a reclined position.

WARNING

1. NEVER ride with a reclined seatback when the vehicle is moving.
2. Riding with a reclined seatback increases your chance of seri-ous or fatal injuries in the event of a collision or sudden stop.
3. Drivers and passengers should always sit well back in their seats, properly belted, and with the seatbacks upright.

Care of Seat Belts
Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addi-tion, 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 by an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

Keep belts clean and dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If seat 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 acci-dent. This should be done even if no damage is visible. Additional ques-tions concerning seat belt operation should be directed to an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products.

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS)

Children Always in the Rear

WARNING
Always properly restrain chil-dren in the rear seats of the vehicle.
Children of all ages are safer when restrained in the rear seat. A child riding in the front pas-senger seat can be forcefully struck by an inflating air bag resulting in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.

Children under age 13 must always ride in the rear seats and must always be properly restrained to min-imize the risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden maneuver. According to accident statistics, chil-dren are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats than in the front seat. Even with air bags, children can be seriously injured or killed. Children too large for a child restraint must use the seat belts provided. All 50 states have child restraint laws which require children to travel in approved child restraint devices. The laws governing the age or height/weight restrictions 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. Child restraint systems must be prop-erly placed and installed in the rear seat. You must use a commercially available child restraint system that meets the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213).
Child restraint systems are generally designed to be secured in a vehicle seat by lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt, or by a LATCH sys-tem in the rear seats of the vehicle.

Child restraint system (CRS)
Infants and younger children must be restrained in an appropriate rear-fac-ing or forward-facing CRS that has first been properly secured to the rear seat of the vehicle. Read and comply with the instructions for installation and use provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint.

WARNING
An improperly secured child restraint can increase the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH in an accident. Always take the following precautions when using a child restraint system:

1. NEVER install a child or infant restraint in the front passen-ger’s seat.
2. Always properly secure the child restraint to a rear seat of the vehicle.
3. Always follow the child restraint system manufactur-er’s instructions for installa-tion and use.
4. Always properly restrain your child in the child restraint.
5. If the vehicle head restraint prevents proper installation of a child seat (as described in the child restraint system manual), the head restraint of the respective seating posi-tion shall be readjusted or entirely removed.
6. Do not use an infant carrier or a child safety seat that “hooks” over a seatback, it may not provide adequate protection in an accident.
7. After an accident, have an authorized retailer of Genesis Branded products check the child restraint system, seat belts, tether anchors and lower anchors.

Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)
When selecting a CRS for your child, always:

1. Make sure the CRS has a label certifying that it meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213).
2. Select a child restraint based on your child’s height and weight. The required label or the instructions for use typically provide this infor-mation.
3. Select a child restraint that fits the vehicle seating position where it will be used.
4. Read and comply with the warn-ings and instructions for installation and use provided with the child restraint system.

Child restraint system types
There are three main types of child restraint systems: rear-facing seats, forward-facing seats, and booster seats. They are classified according to the child’s age, height and weight.
Rear-facing child seats

WARNING
NEVER install a child or infant restraint in the front passen-ger’s seat.
Placing a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat can result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH if the child restraint is struck by an inflating air bag.

A rear-facing child seat provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the child. The har-ness system holds the child in place, and in an accident, acts to keep the child positioned in the seat and reduce the stress to the neck and spinal cord. All children under age one must always ride in a rear-facing infant child restraint.
Convertible and 3-in-1 child seats typ-ically have higher height and weight limits for the rear-facing position, allowing you to keep your child rear-facing for a longer period of time.
Continue to use a rear-facing child seat for as long as your child will fit within the height and weight limits allowed by the child seat manufactur-er. It’s the best way to keep them safe. Once your child has outgrown the rear-facing child restraint, your child is ready for a forward-facing child restraint with a harness.

Forward-facing child restraints
A forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child’s body with a harness. Keep children in a forward-facing child seat with a harness until they reach the top height or weight limit allowed by your child restraint’s manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the forward-facing child restraint, your child is ready for a booster seat.

Booster seats
A booster seat is a restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s seat belt system. A booster seat positions the seat belt so that it fits properly over the lap of your child.
Keep your child in a booster seat until they are big enough to sit in the seat without a booster and still have the seat belt fit properly. For a seat belt to fit properly, the lap belt must lie snug-ly across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should lie snug across the shoulder and chest and not across the neck or face. Children under age 13 must always ride in the rear seats and must always be properly restrained to minimize the risk of injury.

Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)

WARNING
Before installing your child restraint system always:

1. Read and follow the instruc-tions provided by the manu-facturer of the child restraint.
2. Read and follow the instruc-tions regarding child restraint systems in this manual.

Failure to follow all warnings and instructions could increase the risk of the SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH if an accident occurs.

WARNING
If the vehicle headrest prevents proper installation of a child seat (as described in the child seat system manual, the head-rest of the respective seating position shall be readjusted or entirely removed.
After selecting a proper child seat for your child, check to make sure it fits properly in your vehicle. Follow the instructions provided by the manu-facturer when installing the child seat. Note these general steps when installing the seat to your vehicle:

1. Properly secure the child restraint to the vehicle. All child restraints must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH system. If using the lap/shoulder belt for your child restraint, the convertible locking retractor should be pulled all the way out to engage the “automatic locking” mode. (See page 2-42.)
2. Make sure the child restraint is firmly secured. After installing a child restraint to the vehicle, push and pull the seat forward-and-back and side-to-side to verify that it is securely attached to the seat. A child restraint secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, some side-to-side movement can be expected.
3. Secure the child in the child restraint. Make sure the child is properly strapped in the child restraint according to the manufac-turer instructions.

CAUTION
A child restraint in a closed vehicle can become very hot.To prevent burns, check the seat-ing surface and buckles before placing your child in the child restraint.

Lower Anchors and Tether for Children (LATCH System)
The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving and in an acci-dent. This system is designed to make installation of the child restraint easier and reduce the possibility of improperly installing your child restraint. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attach-ments on the child restraint. The LATCH system eliminates the need to use seat belts to secure the child restraint to the rear seats.
Lower anchors are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments.
To use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you must have a child restraint with LATCH attachments. The child seat manufacturer will pro-vide you with instructions on how to use the child seat with its attachments for the LATCH lower anchors.

LATCH anchors have been provided in the left and right outboard rear seating positions. Their locations are shown in the illustration. There are no LATCH anchors provided for the cen-ter rear seating position.

WARNING
Do not attempt to install a child restraint system using LATCH anchors in the rear center seat-ing position.There are no LATCH anchors provided for this seat. Using the outboard seat anchors can damage the anchors which may break or fail in a collision resulting in serious injury or death.

The lower anchor position indicator symbols are located on the left and right rear seat backs to identify the position of the lower anchors in your vehicle (see arrows in illustration).
The LATCH anchors are located between the seatback and the seat cushion of the rear seat left and right outboard seating positions.
To use the lower anchor, push the upper portion of the lower anchor cover.

Securing a child restraint with the LATCH anchors system
To install a LATCH-compatible child restraint in either of the rear outboard seating positions:

1. Move the seat belt buckle away from the lower anchors.
2. Move any other objects away from the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child restraint and the lower anchors.
3. Place the child restraint on the vehi-cle seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer.
4. Follow the child restraint instructions for properly adjusting and tightening the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors.

WARNING
Take the following precautions when using the LATCH system:

1. Read and follow all installation instructions provided with your child restraint system.
2. To prevent the child from reaching and taking hold of unretracted seat belts, buckle all unused rear seat belts and retract the seat belt webbing behind the child. Children can be strangled if a shoulder belt becomes wrapped around their neck and the seat belt tightens.
3. NEVER attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. This could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or break.
4. Always have the LATCH sys-tem inspected by an author-ized retailer of Genesis Branded products after an accident. An accident can damage the LATCH system and may not properly secure the child restraint.

NOTICE
The recommended weight for the LATCH system is under 65 lb (30 kg).
How to determine an appropriate child restraint weight: Child weight + Child restraint weight < 65 lb (30kg)

Securing a child restraint seat with “Tether Anchor” system

First secure the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchors or the seat belt. If the child restraint manufactur-er recommends that the top tether strap be attached, attach and tighten the top tether strap to the top tether strap anchor. Child restraint hook holders are located on the package tray.

WARNING
Take the following precautions when installing the tether strap:

1. Read and follow all installation instructions provided with your child restraint system.
2. NEVER attach more than one child restraint to a single teth-er anchor. This could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or break.
3. Do not attach the tether strap to anything other than the cor-rect tether anchor. It may not work properly if attached to something else.
4. Do not use the tether anchors for adult seat belts or harness-es, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

To install the tether anchor:

1. Route the child restraint tether strap over the child restraint seatback. Route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, or route the tether strap over the top of the vehi-cle seatback. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
2. Connect the tether strap hook to the tether anchor, then tighten the teth-er strap according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions to firmly secure the child restraint to the seat.
3. Check that the child restraint is securely attached to the seat by pushing and pulling the seat for-ward-and-back and side-to-side.

Securing a child restraint with lap/shoulder belt
When not using the LATCH system, all child restraints must be secured to a vehicle rear seat with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt.

WARNING
ALWAYS place a rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Placing a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat can result in serious injury or death if the child restraint is struck by an inflating air bag.

Automatic locking mode
Since all passenger seat belts move freely under normal conditions and only lock under extreme or emer-gency conditions (emergency locking mode), you must manually pull the seat belt all the way out to shift the retractor to the “Automatic Locking” mode to secure a child restraint.
The “Automatic Locking” mode will help prevent the normal movement of the child in the vehicle from caus-ing the seat belt to loosen and com-promise the child restraint system. To secure a child restraint system, use the following procedure.

To install a child restraint system on the rear seats, do the following:

1. Place the child restraint system on a rear seat and route the lap/shoulder belt around or through the child restraint, following the restraint manufacturer’s instruc-tions.
   Be sure the seat belt webbing is not twisted.
   NOTICE
   When using the rear center seat belt, you should also refer to the “Rear Seat Belt – Passenger’s 3-point system” section in this chapter.
   
2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch into the buckle. Listen for the dis-tinct “click” sound.
   Information
   Position the release button so that it is easy to access in case of an emergency.
   
3. Pull the shoulder portion of the seat belt all the way out.When the shoul-der portion of the seat belt is fully extended, it will shift the retractor to the “Automatic Locking” (child restraint) mode.
   
4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion of the seat belt to retract and listen for an audible “clicking” or “ratcheting” sound. This indicates that the retractor is in the “Automatic Locking” mode. If no distinct sound is heard, repeat steps 3 and 4.
5. Remove as much slack from the belt as possible by pushing down on the child restraint system while feeding the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
6. Push and pull on the child restraint system to confirm that the seat belt is holding it firmly in place. If it is not, release the seat belt and repeat steps 2 through 6.
7. Double check that the retractor is in the “Automatic Locking” mode by attempting to pull more of the seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the retractor is in the “Automatic Locking” mode.

If your CRS manufacturer instructs or recommends you to use a tether anchor with the lap/shoulder belt, refer to the previous pages for more information.

NOTICE
When the seat belt is allowed to retract to its fully stowed position, the retractor will automatically switch from the “Automatic Locking” mode to the emergency lock mode for normal adult usage.

WARNING
If the retractor is not in the “Automatic Locking” mode, the child restraint can move when your vehicle turns or stops sud-denly. A child can be seriously injured or killed if the child restraint is not properly anchored in the car, including manually pulling the seat belt all the way out to shift the rectractor to the “Automatic Locking” mode.

To remove the child restraint, press the release button on the buckle and then pull the lap/shoulder belt out of the restraint and allow the seat belt to retract fully.

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