Hyundai Accent (HC): Seats / 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. Correct head restraint height and distance are an important part of overall Hyundai Accent occupant safety.

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. Make these checks part of your Hyundai Accent pre-drive routine.
• NEVER let anyone ride in a seat with the head restraints removed or reversed. A missing head restraint can significantly increase injury risk.
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  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, as this can reduce proper head restraint effectiveness.
• Make sure the head restraint locks into position after adjusting it. Gently check by moving it up and down to confirm it is secured.

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. Lowering the head restraints can improve rearward visibility in your Hyundai Accent.

Front seat head restraints

Correct head restraint adjustment is a key part of occupant protection in the Hyundai Accent. Set the head restraint for comfort, but also for safety, so it can help reduce the risk of whiplash and neck injury during a rear impact.

The vehicle's front and passenger's seats are equipped with adjustable head restraints for the passengers safety and comfort. In your Hyundai Accent, always adjust the head restraints before driving and confirm they lock securely into position.

Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the head restraint:

1. Pull it up to the desired position (1). Lift it until the center of the restraint is aligned as closely as possible with the top of the occupant’s eyes for the best Hyundai Accent safety support.

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). After adjustment, gently move it up and down to confirm it is locked.

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 lever (1). This creates the clearance needed to remove the Hyundai Accent head restraint safely.

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). Keep a firm grip so it does not release suddenly.

To reinstall the head restraint:

1. Put the head restraint poles (2) into the holes while pressing the release button (1). Insert both poles evenly to avoid binding.

2. Adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height for the occupant.

3. Adjust the seatback (4) forward using the seatback angle lever (3). Make sure the seatback and head restraint are both locked before driving the Hyundai Accent.

Rear seat head restraints

Rear head restraints help protect rear passengers and improve comfort in the Hyundai Accent. Whenever passengers ride in the back seat, ensure the head restraints are properly installed and adjusted for their seating position.

The rear seats are equipped with head restraints in all the seating positions for the passenger's safety and comfort. For best Hyundai Accent protection, position the head restraint close to the occupant’s head without pushing it forward uncomfortably.

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). Confirm that it clicks into a locking notch and does not slide freely.

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). Remove it carefully to avoid scratching interior trim.

To reinstall the head restraint:

1. Put the head restraint poles into the holes (3) while pressing the release button (1). Make sure both poles are fully seated.

2. Adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height. In the Hyundai Accent, a correctly positioned head restraint supports the head and helps reduce neck strain on longer trips.

Seat Warmers

Seat warmers are provided to warm the seats during cold weather. In the Hyundai Accent, treat seat warmers as a comfort feature and switch them off when you no longer need extra heat.

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 temperature change or pain to the skin should use extreme caution, especially the following types of passengers:

• Infants, children, elderly or disabled persons, or hospital outpatients.
• People with sensitive skin or who burn easily.
• Fatigued individuals.
• Intoxicated individuals.
• 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 operation, such as a blanket or seat cushion. This may cause the seat warmer to overheat, causing a burn or damage to the seat.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the seat warmers and seats:

• Never use a solvent such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or gasoline to clean the seats.
• Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped with seat warmers.
• 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 driver's seat or front passenger's seat. Select a setting that is comfortable, and remember the Hyundai Accent heating elements may feel warmer after several minutes of continuous operation.

During mild weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat warmer is not needed, keep the switches in the OFF position. This helps reduce unnecessary electrical load and prevents overheating.

• Each time you push the switch, the temperature setting of the seat is changed as follows :
  
• When pressing the switch for more than 1.5 seconds with the seat warmer operating, the seat warmer will turn OFF. This quick-off function is useful if the seat becomes too warm.
• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Re-enable your Hyundai Accent setting only when needed.

Information

With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature.