2013 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual - Page 22

Safety features of your vehicle WARNING - Rear seatbacks • The rear seatback must be securely latched. If not, passengers and objects could be thrown forward resulting in serious injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or collision. • Luggage and other cargo should be laid flat in the cargo area. If objects are large, heavy, or must be piled, they must be secured. Under no circumstances should cargo be piled higher than the seatbacks. Failure to follow these warnings could result in serious injury or death in the event of a sudden stop, collision or rollover. • No passenger should ride in the cargo area or sit or lie on folded seatbacks while the vehicle is moving. All passengers must be properly seated in seats and restrained properly while riding. (Continued) (Continued) • When resetting the seatback to the upright position, make sure it is securely latched by pushing it forward and rearwards. • To avoid the possibility of burns, do not remove the carpet in the cargo area. Emission control devices beneath this floor generate high temperatures. WARNING • Do not adjust the seat while wearing seat belts. Moving the seat cushion forward may cause strong pressure on the abdomen. • Use extreme caution so that hands or other objects are not caught in the seat mechanisms while the seat is moving. • Do not put a cigarette lighter on the floor or seat. When you operate the seat, gas may gush out of the lighter and cause fire. WARNING After adjusting the seat, always check that it is securely locked into place by attempting to move the seat forward or reverse without using the lock release lever. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver's seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle resulting in an accident. 3 4