Hyundai Santa Fe: Occupant Classification System (OCS) / Do not install a Child Restraint System on the Front Passenger’s Seat

Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2024 Owner's Manual / Seats & Safety System / Air bag - supplemental restraint system / Occupant Classification System (OCS) / Do not install a Child Restraint System on the Front Passenger’s Seat

Even though your vehicle is equipped with the OCS, never install a child restraint in the front passenger’s seat. An inflating air bag can forcefully strike a child or child restraint resulting in serious or fatal injury.

WARNING

NEVER use a rearward facing Child Restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.

Main components of the Occupant Classification System

A detection device located within the front passenger seat cushion. Electronic system to determine whether the passenger air bag systems should be activated or deactivated...

Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision?

There are certain types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expected to provide additional protection. These include rear impacts, second or third collisions in multiple impact accidents, as well as low speed impacts...

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Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2024 Service Manual: Special service tools

Special Service Tools Tool Name / Number Illustration Description LKA Compensator (09890-3V100) Used for compensating front view camera unit Vertical measuring instrument (09964-C1200) Used to measure left/right tilts when automatic tolerance compensation for front camera is performed...

Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2024 Service Manual: Front Strut Assembly. Repair procedures

Removal 1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. 2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub. Tightening torque : 107...