Hyundai Tucson: Seat Belts / Seat Belt Warning Light

Seat belt warning light (for driver’s seat)

As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt warning light illuminates for about 6 seconds each time the ignition is moved to the ON position regardless of seat belt fastening. If the seat belt is not fastened, a warning chime sounds for 6 seconds. If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 6 mph (9 km/h), the warning light stays illuminated.

If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt warning chime sounds for about 100 seconds and the corresponding warning light blinks.

If you unfasten the seat belt while driving under 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt warning light illuminates 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 sounds for about 100 seconds and the corresponding warning light blinks.

Seat belt warning light (for front passenger’s seat)

As a reminder to the front passenger, the front passenger’s seat belt warning light illuminates for about 6 seconds each time the ignition is moved to the ON position regardless of belt fastening.

If the passenger continues to not fasten their seat belt and you drive over 6 mph (9 km/h), the warning light stays illuminated.

If the passenger continues not to fasten their seat belt and you drive over 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt warning chime sounds for about 100 seconds and the corresponding warning light blinks.

If the passenger unfastens their seat belt while you are driving under 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt warning light illuminates until the seat belt is fastened.

If the passenger unfastens the seat belt while you are driving over 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt warning chime sounds for about 100 seconds and the corresponding warning light blinks.

WARNING

Riding in an improper position may adversely affect the front passenger's seat belt warning system. Instruct the passenger to properly be seated when the vehicle is moving.

Information

• If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the seat belt warning light blinks or illuminates for 6 seconds.
• The front passenger’s seat belt warning may operate when luggage is placed on the front passenger seat.