Modern vehicles are packed with features designed to enhance driver and passenger comfort, and the 2024 Hyundai models are no exception. Beyond the key fob’s ability to remotely lock and unlock your car, start the engine, and even open the trunk, lies a wealth of customizable settings within your Hyundai’s infotainment system. One such feature, often overlooked but incredibly useful, is the Easy Access Seat. This system works seamlessly with your Hyundai key fob to provide a more comfortable and personalized entry and exit experience.
Understanding Hyundai’s Easy Access Seat Feature
The Easy Access Seat function in your Hyundai is designed to automatically adjust the driver’s seat and steering wheel to improve ingress and egress. No more struggling to get in or out, especially in tight parking spaces or if you share your car with someone of a different size. This intelligent system remembers your preferred driving position and adjusts accordingly each time you enter and exit the vehicle.
How Easy Access Seat Works When Exiting Your Hyundai
When you turn off your Hyundai, shift into Park (P), and open the driver’s door, the Easy Access Seat feature activates. Here’s what happens:
- Driver’s Seat: The seat automatically moves rearward. The extent of this movement can often be customized within the infotainment settings, allowing you to choose between a ‘Normal’ or ‘Extended’ rearward slide, or even turn the function ‘Off’.
- Steering Wheel: The steering wheel moves upwards, providing additional space and clearance.
Alt text: Hyundai infotainment system screen displaying seat settings menu options including Driver Seat Setup and Seating Easy Access.
It’s important to note that the seat’s rearward movement is contingent on available space. If there isn’t enough room behind the driver’s seat, it may not move fully.
How Easy Access Seat Works When Entering Your Hyundai
Entering your Hyundai is just as smooth. When you approach your vehicle with your smart key fob and open the driver’s door, or when you switch the ignition to ACC, ON, or START, the system springs back into action:
- Driver’s Seat: The seat returns to your saved, original driving position.
- Steering Wheel: The steering wheel moves back down to its original, set position.
Alt text: Hyundai infotainment screen showing steering wheel settings options within the vehicle setup menu.
This seamless adjustment is all thanks to the technology working in tandem with your Hyundai key fob, recognizing your presence and preferences as you interact with your vehicle.
Customizing Your Easy Access Seat Settings
Setting up and customizing the Easy Access Seat feature is straightforward through your Hyundai’s infotainment screen. Typically, you can find these settings by navigating through menus like:
Driver seat Setup > Vehicle > Seat > Seating Easy Access > Driver Seat Easy Access
Within these menus, you’ll usually find options to:
- Driver Seat Easy Access: Choose between ‘Normal’, ‘Extended’, or ‘Off’ for the seat movement.
- Steering wheel easy access: Enable or disable the steering wheel adjustment feature.
By tailoring these settings to your liking, you can optimize the Easy Access Seat feature to perfectly suit your personal comfort and preferences each time you use your Hyundai key fob and enter your 2024 vehicle. This feature exemplifies how modern car technology, integrated with smart key fobs, can significantly enhance the driving experience.
