2003 Hyundai Accent Owners Manual

2003

D R I V I N G IS B E L I E V I N G

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WARRANTIES FOR YOUR HYUNDAI VEHICLE

o New Vehicle 60 Months/60,000 Miles Limited Warranty o New Vehicle 120 Months/100,000 Miles Limited Powertrain Warranty (first owner only) o Anti-Perforation Limited Warranty o Emission Defect Warranty - Federal Vehicle o California Emission Control System Warranty (if applicable) o Emission Performance Warranty - Federal Vehicle o Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty

NOTE: Detailed warranty information is provided in your Hyundai Owner's Handbook.

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RESPONSIBILITY

FOR MAINTENANCE

The maintenance requirements for your new Hyundai are found in Section 5. As the owner, it is your responsibility to see that all maintenance operations specified by the manufacturer are carried out at the appropriate intervals. When the vehicle is used in severe driving conditions, more frequent maintenance is required for some operations. Maintenance requirements for severe operating conditions are also included in Section 5.

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MANUAL

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Operation Maintenance Specifications

All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication. However, Hyundai reserves the right to make changes at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement may be carried out.

This manual applies to all Hyundai models and includes descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result, you may find material in this manual that does not apply to your specific vehicle.

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CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI

Your Hyundai should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect the performance, safety or durability of your Hyundai and may, in addition, violate conditions of the limited warranties covering the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in violation of regulations established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and other federal or state agencies.

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TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE

INSTALLATION

Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection and other electronic components. It is possible for an improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio or cellular telephone to adversely affect electronic systems. For this reason, we recommend that you carefully follow the radio manufacturer's instructions or consult your Hyundai dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions if you choose to install one of these devices.

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FOREWORD

Thank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating people who drive Hyundai. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each Hyundai we build is something of which we're very proud.

Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested that you read it carefully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car.

The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorized Hyundai dealer. Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be required.

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HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Note:Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual, if you sell this Hyundai, please leave

the manual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you.

CAUTION:

Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet Hyundai specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifica- tions listed on Page 9-4 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual and which also appear in the Service Station Information on the back cover of the Owner's Manual.

Copyright 2003 Hyundai Motor Company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Hyundai Motor Company.

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SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING

This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE. These titles indicate the following:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other persons if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning.

This indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment if the caution is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution.

NOTE: This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1. FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI ....................................................................................... 1-1

2. DRIVING YOUR HYUNDAI ................................................................................................... 2-1

3. WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY .................................................................................. 3-1

4. CORROSION PREVENTION & APPEARANCE CARE .................................................. 4-1

5. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. 5-1

6. DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 6-1

7. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS ..................................................................................... 7-1

8. CONSUMER

INFORMATION & REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ............................ 8-1

9. VEHICLE

SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................... 9-1

10. INDEX ..................................................................................................................................... 10-1

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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

B250A01A-AAT INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15

16

17 18 19

20

21

22

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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

1. Panel Brightness Control Knob (Rheostat Switch) 2. Rear Wiper/Washer Switch (If Installed) 3. Multi-Function Light Switch 4. Instrument Cluster 5. Horn and Driver's Airbag 6. Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch 7. Digital Clock (If Installed) 8. Rear Window Defroster Switch (If Installed) 9. Hazard Warning Light Switch 10.Front Fog Light Switch (If Installed) 11.Audio System (If Installed)

12.Heating/Air Conditioning Control Panel 13.Passenger's Airbag 14.Glove Box 15.Hood Release Lever 16.Multi Box 17.Cigarette Lighter 18.Front Drink Holder 19.Ashtray 20.Shift Lever (If Installed) 21.Parking Brake Lever 22.Rear Drink Holder

CAUTION:

When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor on the instrument panel surface. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (Instrument cluster, instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air freshener does leak onto these areas, wash them with water immediately.

YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

B255A01A-AAT INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE

INSTRUMENT PANEL

SRS (Airbag) Service Reminder Indicator

Charging System Warning Light

ABS Service Reminder Indicator (If Installed)

Door Ajar Warning Light

O/D OFF Indicator (Automatic transaxle only)

Turn Signal Indicator Lights

Low Fuel Level Warning Light

Malfunction Indicator Light

High Beam Indicator Light

Seat Belt Reminder Light

Low Oil Pressure Warning Light

Trunk Lid / Tail Gate Open Warning Light

Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light

* A more detailed explanation of these items will be found begining on page 1-34.

A100A03A-AAT Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts 1. What are Hyundai Genuine Parts?

Hyundai Genuine Parts are the same parts used by Hyundai Motor Company to manu- facture vehicles. They are designed and tested for the optimum safety, performance, and reliability to our customers.

2. Why should you use genuine parts?

Hyundai Genuine Parts are engineered and built to meet rigid original manufacturing requirements. Using imitation, counterfeit or used salvage parts is not covered under the Hyundai New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any other Hyundai warranty. In addition, any damage to or failure of Genuine Hyundai Parts caused by the installation or failure of

an imitation, counterfeit or used salvage part is not covered by any Hyundai Warranty.

" To find the closest authorized dealer call 1-800-826-CARS "

3. How can you tell if you are purchasing

Hyundai Genuine Parts?

Look for the Hyundai Genuine Parts Logo on the package (see below).

Hyundai Genuine Parts exported to the United States are packaged with labels written only in English.

Hyundai Genuine Parts are only sold through authorized Hyundai Dealerships.

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A000A01A-AAT This Owner's Manual should be considered a part of the car and remain with it when it is sold for the use of the next owner.

OWNER'S

I.D.

ORIGINAL

OWNER

ADDRESS

CITY

DELIVERY DATE

STATE

ZIP CODE

(Date Sold to Original Retail purchaser)

DEALER NAME

DEALER NO.

ADDRESS

CITY

STATE

ZIP CODE

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1. FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI

Fuel Recommendations .............................................................................. 1-2
Breaking in Your New Hyundai ............................................................... 1-3
Key........................................................................................................... 1-3, 1-6
Door Locks (Theft-Alarm System) ........................................................... 1-4
Window Glass (Power Windows) ................................................... 1-8, 1-9
Seat ................................................................................................................1-10
Seat Belt ........................................................................................................1-14
Child Restraint System .............................................................................1-19
Dual-Stage Supplemental Restraint (AIRBAG) System .................. 1-26
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights................................................1-33
Warning Light and Indicator .....................................................................1-34
Trip Computer .............................................................................................. 1-38
Multi-Function Light Switch ......................................................................1-40
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch ..........................................................1-41
Mirror ..............................................................................................................1-48
Hood Release .............................................................................................. 1-51
Heating and Cooling Control ....................................................................1-57
Stereo Sound System ............................................................................... 1-66
Audio System...............................................................................................1-68
Antenna .........................................................................................................1-83

B010D01A-AAT Do Not Use Methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your Hyundai. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system.

CAUTION:

Your Hyundai's New Vehicle Limited Warran- ty may not cover damage to the fuel system and any performance problems that are caused by the use of fuels containing methanol or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI

B010A02A-AAT FUEL Use Unleaded Gasoline

RECOMMENDATIONS

UNLEADED FUEL ONLY

CAUTION:

o Do not "TOP-OFF" after the first nozzle

shut off when refueling.

o The fuel cap must be tightened at least 3
clicks, otherwise " " light may ill- uminate.

B010A04A

Unleaded gasoline with a Pump Octane Rat- ing of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher must be used in your Hyundai.

If leaded gasoline is used, it will cause the catalytic converter to become ineffective and the emission control system to malfunction. This can also result in increased maintenance ex- pense.

To avoid accidental use of leaded fuel, the larger nozzle used with leaded gasoline at service stations cannot be inserted into the fuel tank opening of your Hyundai.

B010B01A-AAT What About Gasohol?

Gasohol (a mixture of 90% unleaded gasoline and 10% ethanol or grain alcohol) may be used in your Hyundai. However, if your engine devel- ops driveability problems, the use of 100% un- leaded gasoline is recommended. Fuels with unspecified quantities of alcohol, or alcohols other than ethanol, should not be used.

B010C01A-AAT Use of MTBE

Hyundai recommends that fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) should not be used in your Hyundai. Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle per- formance and produce vapor lock or hard start- ing.

B010E01A-AAT Gasolines for Cleaner Air

To help contribute to cleaner air, Hyundai rec- ommends that you use gasolines treated with detergent additives, which help prevent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and enhance performance of the Emission Control System.

B010F01A-AAT Operation in Foreign Countries

If you are going to drive your Hyundai in another country, be sure to:

o Observe all regulations regarding registra-

tion and insurance.

o Determine that acceptable fuel is available.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 3

B030A01A-AAT KEYS

B020A01S-AAT BREAKING IN YOUR NEW HYUNDAI During the First 1200 Miles (2000 Km)

No formal "break-in" procedure is required with your new Hyundai. However, you can contribute to the economical operation and durability of your Hyundai by observing the following recom- mendations during the first 1200 miles (2000
km).

o Don't drive faster than 55 MPH (88 km/h). o While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between 2,000
rpm and 4,000 rpm.

o Use moderate acceleration. Don't start quickly

or depress the accelerator pedal fully.

o For the first 200 miles (300 km), try to avoid

hard stops.

o Don't lug the engine (in other words, don't drive so slowly in too high a gear that the engine "bucks"-shift to a lower gear).

o Whether going fast or slow, vary your speed

o Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 min-

from time to time.

utes at one time.

o Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles

(2,000 km) of operation.

B030A01E

For greater convenience, the same key oper- ates all the locks in your Hyundai. However, because the doors can be locked without a key, carrying a spare key is recommended in case you accidentally lock one key inside the car.

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI

B030B01A-AAT Record Your Key Number

B040A01A-AAT DOOR LOCKS

WARNING:

o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Be- fore you drive away (especially if there are children in the car), be sure that all the doors are securely closed and locked so that the doors cannot be opened from the inside. This helps ensure that the doors will not be opened accidentally. Also, when combined with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps keep occupants from being ejected from the car in case of an accident.

o Before opening the door, always look

for and avoid oncoming traffic.

B030B01E

A code number is stamped on the number plate that came with the keys to your Hyundai. This key number plate should not be left with the keys but kept in a safe place, not in the vehicle. The key number should also be recorded in a place where it can be found in an emergency. If you need additional keys, or if you should lose your keys, your authorized Hyundai dealer can make new keys if you can supply the key number.

B040B02A-AAT Locking, unlocking front doors with a key

UNLOCK

LOCK

HLC2003

o The door can be locked or unlocked with a

key.

o Lock the door by turning the key toward the front of the vehicle and unlock it by turning the key toward the rear.

NOTE: The driver's door can be unlocked by turning the key once toward the rear. If you wish to unlock all doors, turn the key toward the rear within 4 seconds once more. (With central door locking system)

B040C03A-AAT Locking from Outside

B040D01FC-GAT Locking from the Inside

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 5

B040E03A-AAT CHILD-PROTECTOR LOCK (If Installed)

REAR

DOOR

UNLOCK

LOCK

HLC2008

HLC2004

The doors can be locked without a key. To lock the doors, first push the inside lock switch to the "LOCK" position, so that the red mark on the switch is not visible, then close the door. The door will not lock if the key is left in the ignition switch when the front doors are closed. This is normal. (If Installed)

NOTE: o When locking the door this way, be careful not to lock the door with the ignition key left in the vehicle.

o To protect against theft, always re- move the ignition key, close all win- dows, and lock all doors and the trunk lid(4 Door) / tail gate(3 Door) when leaving your vehicle unattended.

To lock the doors from the inside, simply close the door and push the lock switch to the "LOCK" position. When this is done, neither the outside nor the inside door handle can be used.

NOTE: When the door is locked, the red mark on the switch is not visible and the character "LOCK" on the switch is visible.

HLC2005

Your Hyundai is equipped with a "child-protec- tor" rear door lock assembly. When the lock mechanism is engaged, the rear door cannot be opened from the inside. It's use is recommended whenever there are small children in the rear seat. To engage the child-protector feature so that the door cannot be opened from the inside, move the child-protector lever to the " " position and close the door. Move the lever to the opposite direction of " " position when normal door operation is desired. If you wish to be able to open the door from the outside, the outside door handle will function normally.

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI

B040G02A-GAT Central Door Lock (If Installed)

B070A01A-AAT THEFT-ALARM (If Installed)

SYSTEM

This system is designed to provide protection from unauthorized entry into the car. This sys- tem is operated in three stages: the first is the "Armed" stage, the second is the "Alarm" stage, and the third is the "Disarmed" stage. If trig- gered, the system provides an audible alarm with blinking of the turn signal lights.

B070B02A-AAT Armed Stage

B040G01A

The central door locking is operated by pushing the driver's door lock switch toward the front or rear of the vehicle. If the passenger and rear doors are open when the switch is pushed, the door will remain locked when closed.

NOTE: o When pushing the switch toward the rear,

all doors will unlock. When pushing the switch toward the front, all doors will lock.

o When the door is unlocked, the red mark on the switch is visible and the character "LOCK" on the switch is not visible.

o The central door locking is operated by turning the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle.

UNLOCK

LOCK

PANIC

Park the car and stop the engine. Arm the system as described in the following paragraph.

B070D02A

1) Remove the ignition key from the ignition

switch.

2) Make sure that the engine hood and trunk lid

(4 Door)/tail gate (3 Door) are locked.

3) Lock the doors using the transmitter of the

keyless entry system.

After completion of the steps above, the turn signal lights will blink once to indicate that the system is armed.

NOTE: If any door, trunk lid (4 Door)/tail gate (3 Door) or engine hood remains open, the system will not be armed. If this happens, rearm the sys- tem as described above.

CAUTION:

o Do not arm the system until all passen- gers have left the car. If the system is armed while a passenger(s) remains in the car, the alarm may be activated when the remaining passenger(s) leaves the car. o If the "LOCK" button is pressed once more within 4 seconds after pushing the "LOCK" button on the transmitter, the alarming horn will sound once to indicate that the system is armed.

B070C03A-AAT Alarm Stage

B070D02A-AAT Disarmed Stage

The alarm will be activated if any of the follow- ing occurs while the car is parked and the system is armed.

1) A door or tail gate(3 Door) is opened without

using the transmitter or the ignition key.

2) The trunk lid(4 Door) is opened without using

the ignition key.

3) The engine hood is opened.

The alarming horn will sound and the turn signal lights will blink continuously for 27 seconds (This happens 3 times). To turn off the system, unlock the door with the transmitter or the igni- tion key.

CAUTION:

Avoid trying to start the engine while the system is armed.

The system will be disarmed when the following step is taken:

The driver's or passenger's door is unlocked by depressing the "UNLOCK" button on the trans- mitter or the ignition key.

After completion of the steps above, the turn signal lights will blink twice to indicate that the system is disarmed.

If any door, trunk lid(4 Door)/tail gate(3 Door) or engine hood is not opened within 30 seconds, the system will be rearmed.

NOTE: When the system is disarmed with the interior

light switched to "DR" or "· ", the interior light

will illuminate for 30 seconds.

B070E02A-GAT Panic Stage

1. Push the "PANIC" button on the transmitter. 2. At the same time, the alarming horn will

sound continuously.

3. To turn off the system, push the "PANIC"

button again on the transmitter.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 7

B070F01O-AAT Keyless Entry System (If Installed) Locking doors

1. Close all doors. 2. Push the "LOCK" button on the transmitter. 3. At the same time all doors lock, the turn signal light will blink once to indicate that the system is armed.

Unlocking doors

1. Push the "UNLOCK" button on the transmit-

ter.

2. At the same time the driver's door unlocks, the turn signal light will blink twice to indicate that the system is disarmed.

NOTE: If you wish to unlock all the doors, press the "UNLOCK" button on the transmitter again within 4 seconds.

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI

B070E02HP-GAT Replacing the battery

When the transmitter's battery begins to get weak, it may take several pushes on the button to lock or unlock the doors, and the LED will not light. Replace the battery as soon as possible.

Battery type : CR2032

Screwdriver

Replacement instructions: 1. Separate the case with a blade screwdriver

as shown in the illustration.

B070E03A

B050A01A-AAT WINDOW

GLASS

Battery

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2. Remove the old battery from the case and note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same(+side facing down), then insert it in the transmitter.

To raise or lower the window, turn the window regulator handle clockwise or counterclockwise.

B050A01A

WARNING:

When opening or closing the windows, make sure your passenger's arms, hands and body are safely out of the way.

B060A01E-AAT POWER WINDOWS (If

Installed)

4 Door

3 Door

(1)

(1)

HLC2009

The power windows operate when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. The main switches are located on the driver's armrest and control the front and rear windows on both sides of the vehicle. The windows may be opened by de- pressing the appropriate window switch and closed by pulling up the switch. To open the window on the driver's side, press the switch(1) down. The window moves as long as the switch is operated.

HLC2014
In order to prevent operation of the passenger front and rear windows, a window lock switch is provided on the armrest of the driver's door. To disable the power windows, press the window lock switch. To revert to normal operation, press the window lock switch a second time.

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 9

Auto-Down Window (Driver's Side) (If Installed)

The Auto-Down window is moved to its fully open position by pushing the switch. To stop at the desired position push the switch again.

WARNING:

1) Be careful that someone's head, hands and body are not trapped by a closing window.

2) Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's door and the individual door window switch in opposing directions at the same time. If this is done, the window will stop and cannot be opened or closed. 3) Do not leave children alone in the car. Always remove the ignition key for their safety.

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI

B080A01A-AAT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS

WARNING:

Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident causing death, seri- ous injury, or property damage.

B080B01A-AAT Adjusting Seat Forward and Rearward

HLC2026

To move the seat toward the front or rear, pull the lock release lever upward. This will release the seat on its track so you can move it forward or rearward to the desired position.

When you find the position you want, release the lever and slide the seat forward or rearward on its track until it locks into the desired position and cannot be moved further.

B080C01A-AAT Adjusting Seatback Angle

WARNING:

To minimize risk of severe injury in the event of a collision or sudden stop, both the driver and passenger seatbacks should always be in a nearly upright position while the vehicle is in motion. The protection provided by the seat belts and airbags in a frontal collision may be reduced significantly when the seatback is reclined. There is greater risk that the driver and passenger will slide under the seat belt which may result in serious injury if a crash occurs when the seatback is reclined.

B080D02A-AAT Adjustable Headrests

HLC2027

To recline the seatback, lean forward to take your weight off it, then pull up on the recliner control lever at the outside edge of the seat. Now lean back until the desired seatback angle is achieved. To lock the seatback into position, release the recliner control lever.

Lock knob

B080D01A

Headrests are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries. To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, push it down while pressing the lock knob.

B080E01O-AAT Lumbar Support Control (Driver's seat only) (If Installed)

B080F01S-AAT Seat Cushion Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat only) (If Installed)

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 11

WARNING:

o For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjust- ed so the top of the headrest is at the same height as the top of the occupant's ears. The use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not rec- ommended.

o Do not operate the vehicle with the head- rests removed as severe injury to an oc- cupant may occur in the event of an acci- dent. Headrests may provide protection against severe neck injuries when prop- erly adjusted.

HLC2029

HLC2028

To adjust the lumbar support, turn the handle on the outboard or left side of the seat. To increase the amount of lumbar support, pull the lever forward. To decrease it, push the lever toward the rear.

To raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion, turn the front knob forward or rearward. To raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion, turn the rear knob forward or rearward.

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI

B130A01A-AAT REAR SEAT ENTRY (For 3-door model)

B090A01A-GAT REAR SEAT Adjustable Headrests (If Installed)

(1)

(2)

Lock Knob

HTB258

The front passenger's seatback should be tilted to enter the rear seat. By pulling up on the recliner control lever (1) at the outside of the front passenger's seat, the seatback will tilt forward and the seat will auto- matically slide forward. Rear seat occupants can tilt the front passenger's seatback by depressing the foot lever (2) as shown in the illustration.

WARNING:

Passengers sitting in the rear seat should be careful not to accidentally press the foot lever (2) while the vehicle is moving, as this may cause the seatback to move forward and in- jure a front seat occupant.

B090A01A-1
Headrests are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries. To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, push it down while pressing the lock knob.

WARNING:

o For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the top of the headrest is at the same height as the top of the occupant's ears. The use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recom- mended.

WARNING:

o Do not operate vehicle with the head- rests removed as severe injury to an occupant may occur in the event of an accident. Headrests may provide pro- tection against severe neck injuries when properly adjusted.

B110A03A-AAT Folding Rear Seatbacks (If Installed)

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B140A01S-AAT REAR SEAT WARNING

For greater convenience, the entire seatback may be folded down or the seatbacks may be folded down individually.

o To unlock the seatback, pull up the seatback locking knob, then push forward on the seatback panel.

o When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it has locked into position by pulling and pushing on the top of the seatback.

B110A02A-1

WARNING:

When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after being folded down, be careful not to damage the seat belt webbing or buckle. In addition, do not allow the seat belt webbing or buckle to get caught or pinched in the rear seat.

WARNING:

The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks is to allow you to carry longer objects than could otherwise be accommodated. Do not allow passengers to sit on top of the folded- down seatback while the car is moving as this is not a proper seating position and no seat belts are available for use when the seatbacks are folded down. This could result in serious injury or death in case of an accident or a sudden stop. Objects carried on the folded- down seatback should not extend higher than the top of the front seats. This could allow cargo to slide forward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops.

B140A01A

For the safety of all passengers, luggage or other cargo should not be piled higher than the top of the seatback. In addition, do not place objects on the rear shelf as they may move forward during braking or in an accident and strike vehicle passengers.

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI

B150A01A-AAT SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS

B150B02A-AAT Infant or Small Child

B150C02A-AAT Larger Children

WARNING:

All occupants of the vehicle must wear their seat belts at all times. Note that this vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint (Airbag) System as discussed beginning on page 1-26. The seat belts must be used in conjunction with the supplemental airbag sys- tem. State laws require that some or all occu- pants of the vehicle use seat belts. The possi- bility of increased injury or severity of injury in an accident will be increased if this elemen- tary safety precaution is not observed.

All 50 states have child restraint laws. You should be aware of the specific requirements in your state. Child and/or infant safety seats must be properly placed and installed in the rear seat. Information about the use of these restraints begins on page 1-19.

WARNING:

Every person in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times, including infants and children. In a collision, an unrestrained child can become a "missile" inside the car. The force required to hold a child on your lap could be so great that you could not hold the child. Any child riding in the vehicle should always be in a proper restraint.

NOTE: Small children are best protected from injury in an accident when properly restrained in the rear seat by a child restraint system that meets the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Before buying any child restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. The restraint must be appropriate for your child's height and weight. Check the label on the child restraint for this information. See page 1-19.

Children who are too large for child restraint systems should always occupy the rear seat and use the available lap/shoulder belts. The lap portion should be fastened snug on the hips and as low as possible. Check belt fit periodically. A child's squirming could put the belt out of position. Children are afforded the most safety in the event of an accident when they are restrained by a proper restraint sys- tem in the rear seat. If a larger child (over age 13) must be seated in the front seat, the child should be securely restrained by the available lap/shoulder belt and the seat should be placed in the rearmost position. Children under the age of 13 should be restrained securely in the rear seat. NEVER place a child under the age of 13 in the front seat. NEVER place a rear facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle.

B150D01A-AAT Pregnant Women

The use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women to lessen the chance of injury in an accident. When a seat belt is used, the lap belt portion should be placed as low and snugly as possible on the hips, not across the abdo- men. For specific recommendations, consult a physician.

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WARNING:

Sitting in a reclined position or lying down when your vehicle is in motion can be danger- ous. Even if you buckle up, your seat belts can't do their job when you're reclined. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it with great force, receiving serious neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your strong pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit back in the seat and wear your seat belt properly. See Page 1-16.

B150E01A-AAT Injured Person

A seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. When this is nec- essary, you should consult a physician for rec- ommendations.

B150F01A-AAT One Person Per Belt

Two people (including children) should never attempt to use a single seat belt. This could increase the severity of injuries in case of an accident.

B150G01A-AAT Do Not Lie Down

To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident, and to achieve maximum effective- ness of the restraint system, all passengers should be sitting up and the front seats should be in an upright position when the car is moving. A seat belt cannot provide proper protection if the person is lying down in the rear seat or if the front seat is in a reclined position.

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B160A01A-AAT CARE OF SEAT BELTS

Seat belt systems should never be disassem- bled or modified. In addition, care should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hard- ware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors or other abuse.

WARNING:

When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after the rear seatback was folded down, be careful not to damage the seat belt webbing or buckle. Be sure that the webbing or buckle does not get caught or pinched in the rear seat.

B160B01A-AAT Periodic

Inspection

It is recommended that all seat belts be in- spected periodically for wear or damage of any kind. Parts of the system that are damaged should be replaced as soon as possible.

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B160C01A-AAT Keep Belts Clean and Dry

Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts become dirty, they can be cleaned by using a mild soap solution and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong detergents or abrasives should not be used because they may damage and weaken the fabric.

B160D01A-AAT When to Replace Seat Belts

Entire in-use seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if the vehicle has been involved in an accident. This should be done even if no damage is visible. Additional ques- tions concerning seat belt operation should be directed to your Hyundai Dealer.

B170A04A-AAT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT (If Installed)

B170A01A

You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of the 4 positions for maximum comfort and safety. If the height of the adjusting seat belt is too near your neck, you will not be getting the most effective protection. The shoulder portion should be adjusted so that it lies across your chest and midway over your shoulder nearest the door and not your neck. To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster into an appro- priate position. To raise the height adjuster, pull it up. To lower it, push it down while pressing the height adjuster button.

Release the button to lock the anchor into position. Try sliding the height adjuster to make sure that it has locked into the position.

WARNING:

o The height adjuster must be in the locked position when the vehicle is moving.

o The misadjustment of height of the shoul- der belt could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in a crash.

B180A01A-AAT SEAT BELT-Driver's 3-Point System with Emergency Locking Retractor To Fasten Your Belt

B180A01L

To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retrac- tor and insert the metal tab into the buckle. There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manual- ly so that it fits snugly around your hips. If you lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and let you move around. If there is a sudden stop or impact, however, the belt will lock into position. It will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly.

NOTE: If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition key is in the "ON" position, the seat belt warning light will flash and the warn- ing chime will sound for approximately six seconds.

B190A01A-AAT SEAT BELTS-Front Passenger and Outboard Rear Seat 3-Point System with Combination Locking Retractor : To Fasten Your Belt Combination retractor type seat belts are in- stalled in the rear seat outboard positions to help accommodate the installation of child re- straint systems. Hyundai strongly recommends that children always be seated in the rear seat. NEVER place any infant restraint system in the front seat of the vehicle.

This type of seat belt combines the features of both an emergency locking retractor seat belt and an automatic locking retractor seat belt. To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tab into the buckle. There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle. When not secur- ing a child restraint, the seat belt operates in the same way as the driver's seat belt (Emer- gency Locking Retractor Type). It automati- cally adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt portion of the seat belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips. When the seat belt is fully extended from the retractor to allow the installa- tion of a child restraint system, the seat belt operation changes to allow the belt to retract, but not to extend (Automatic Locking Retractor Type). See page 1-24.

NOTE: Although the combination retractor provides the same level of protection for seated pas- sengers in either emergency or automatic locking modes, it is recommended that seated passengers use the emergency locking fea- ture for improved convenience. The auto- matic locking function is intended to facilitate child restraint installation. To convert from the automatic locking feature to the emer- gency locking operation mode, allow the un- buckled seat belt to fully retract.

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WARNING:

o For maximum restraint system protec- tion, seat belts must always be used when- ever the car is moving.

o Seat belts are most effective when

seatbacks are in the upright position.

o Children must always be seatbelted in the rear seats. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat.

o The shoulder belt should be positioned midway over the shoulder nearest the door for the most effective protection. Never wear the seat belt under the arm nearest the door. Wearing the belt under the arm nearest the door could cause serious or fatal injuries in an accident.

o Avoid wearing twisted seat belts. A twist- ed belt can't do its job as well. In a colli- sion, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight and not twisted.

o Be careful not to damage the belt web- bing or hardware. If the belt webbing or hardware is damaged, replace it.

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B200A01A-AAT Adjusting Your Seat Belt

B210A01A-AAT To Release the Seat Belt

B220A01A-AAT SEAT BELTS (2-Point Static Type) (Rear Seat Center) To Fasten Your Seat Belt

B200A01L

B210A01L

WARNING:

You should place the lap belt portion as low as possible and snugly across your hips, not on your waist. If the lap belt is located too high on your waist, it may increase the chance of injury in the event of a collision. Both arms should not be under or over the belt. Rather, one should be over and the other under, as shown in the illustration. Never wear the seat belt under the arm near- est the door.

The seat belt is released by pressing the re- lease button in the locking buckle. When it is released, the belt should automatically draw back into the retractor. If this does not happen, check the belt to be sure it is not twisted, then try again.

HTB225

To fasten a 2-point static type belt, insert the metal tab into the locking buckle. There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle. Check to make sure the belt is properly locked and that the belt is not twisted.

B220B01A-AAT Adjusting Your Seat Belt

B220C01A-AAT To Release the Seat Belt

Too high

Shorten

Correct

HTB226

B220C01A-1

With a 2-point static type seat belt, the length must be adjusted manually so it fits snugly around your body. Fasten the belt and pull on the loose end to tighten. The belt should be placed as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. If the belt is too high, it could in- crease the possibility of your being injured in an accident.

When you want to release the seat belt, press the button in the locking buckle.

WARNING

The center lap belt latching mechanism is different from those for the rear seat shoulder belts. When fastening the rear seat shoulder belts or the center lap belt, make sure they are inserted into the correct buckle to obtain maximum protection from the seat belt sys- tem and assure proper operation.

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B230A02A-AAT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Children riding in the car should sit in the rear seat and must always be properly restrained to minimize the risk of injury in an accident, sud- den stop or sudden maneuver. According to accident statistics provided by the National High- way Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats than in the front seat. Larger children not in a child restraint should use one of the seat belts provided. All 50 states have child restraint laws. You should be aware of the specific requirements in your state. Child and/or infant safety seats must be properly placed and installed in the rear seat. You must use a commercially available child restraint system that meets the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Children could be injured or killed in a crash if their restraints are not properly secured. For small children and babies, a child seat or infant seat must be used. Before buying a particular child restraint system, make sure it fits your car seat and seat belts, and fits your child. Follow all the instructions provided by the manufacturer when installing the child restraint system.

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WARNING:

o Never allow a child to be held in a person's arms while they are in a mov- ing vehicle, as this could result in seri- ous injury to the child in the event of an accident or a sudden stop. Holding a child in a moving vehicle does not pro- vide the child with any means of protec- tion during an accident, even if the per- son holding the child is wearing a seat belt.

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WARNING:

o A child restraint system must be placed in the rear seat. Never install a child or infant seat on the front passenger's seat. Should an accident occur and cause the passenger side airbag to deploy, it could severely injure or kill an infant or child seated in an infant or child seat. Thus, only use a child restraint in the rear seat of your vehicle.

o Since a safety belt or child restraint sys- tem can become very hot if it is left in a closed vehicle, be sure to check the seat cover and buckles before placing a child there.

o When the child restraint system is not in use, store it in the trunk or fasten it with a safety belt so that it will not be thrown forward in the case of a sudden stop or an accident.

o Children who are too large to be in a child restraint should still sit in the rear seat and be restrained with the available lap/ shoulder belts. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat.

WARNING:

o Always make sure that the shoulder belt portion of the outboard lap/shoul- der belt is positioned midway over the shoulder, never across the neck or be- hind the back. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. The lap belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt or the center seat lap belt must always be positioned as low as possible on the child's hips and as snug as possible. o If the seat belt will not properly fit the child, Hyundai recommends the use of an approved booster seat in the rear seat in order to raise the child's seating height so that the seat belt will properly fit the child. Before purchasing a booster seat, make sure that it meets applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and that it is satis- factory for use with this vehicle.

o Never allow a child to stand up or kneel

on the seat.

o Never use an infant carrier or child safety seat that "hooks" over a seatback; it may not provide adequate security in an acci- dent.

B230B01E-GAT Using a Child Restraint System with the "Tether Anchorage" System

Holder Bolt (5/16"-30 mm)

B230C03A-AAT Installing a Child Restraint Seat with the "Tether Anchorage" System (4 Door)

Three child restraint hook holders are located on the rear seat package tray.

Washer, Conical Spring

To install the child restraint seat

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Rear seat package tray

Child Restraint Hook Holders

Holder, Child Restraint Hook

Spacer(6mm : 4 Door or 10mm : 3 Door), Child Restraint Hook Holder Retainer Washer

B230B01TB

For small children and babies, the use of a child seat or infant seat is strongly recommended. This child seat or infant seat should be of appro- priate size for the child and should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instruc- tions. It is further recommended that the seat be placed in the vehicle's rear seat since this can make an important contribution to safety. Your vehicle is provided with three child restraint hook holders for installing the child seat or infant seat.

Tether anchor cover

Child Restraint Hook Holder

B230C01A

1. Open the tether anchor cover on the rear

seat package tray.

Tether Strap Hook

Front of Vehicle

B230C02A-1

2. Route the child restraint seat strap over the

seatback.

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For vehicles with adjustable headrests, route the tether strap under the headrest and between the headrest posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback.

3. Connect the tether strap hook to the child restraint hook holder and tighten to secure the seat.

B230E03A-AAT Installing a Child Restraint Seat with the "Tether Anchorage" System (3 Door)

Three child restraint hook holders are located on the vertical back panel. (behind rear bumper bar)

To install the child restraint seat

1. Route the child restraint seat strap over the

seatback. For vehicles with adjustable headrests, route the tether strap under the headrest and between the headrest posts, other- wise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback.

Covering Shelf

B230D03E-AAT Securing the Child Restraint Seat with the "ISOFIX" System

Tether Strap Hook

Back Panel

Front of Vehicle

B230E03A-1

2. Remove the blanking covers on the cover-

ing shelf.

3. Connect the tether strap hook to the child restraint hook holder through the hole on the covering shelf and tighten to secure the seat.

B230D01A

Some child seat manufacturers make safety seats that are labeled as ISOFIX or ISOFIX- compatible child seats. These seats include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that con- nect to two ISOFIX anchors at specific seating positions in your vehicle. This type of child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the child seat for forward-facing child seats. ISOFIX anchors have been provided in your vehicle. The ISOFIX anchors are located in the left and right outboard rear seating positions. Their locations are shown in the illustration. There is no ISOFIX anchor provided for the center rear seating position.

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WARNING:

o Do not install a child restraint seat at the center of the rear seat using the vehicle's ISOFIX anchors. The ISOFIX anchors are only provided for the left and right outboard rear seating posi- tions. Do not misuse the ISOFIX an- chors by attempting to attach a child restraint seat improperly in the middle of the reat seat position to the ISOFIX anchors. In a crash, the child seat ISOFIX attachments may not be strong enough to secure the child restraint seat prop- erly in the center of the rear seat and may break, causing serious injury or death.

o Do not mount more than one child restraint to a single tether or to a child restraint lower anchorage point. The im- proper increased load may cause the an- chorage points or tether anchor to break, causing serious injury or death.

o Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIX-compatible child seat only to the appropriate loca- tions shown.

o Always follow the installation and use instructions provided by the manufac- turer of the child restraint.

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Follow the child seat manufacturer's instruc- tions to properly install safety seats with ISOFIX or ISOFIX-compatible attachments.

Once you have installed the ISOFIX child re- straint seat, assure that the seat is properly attached to the ISOFIX and tether anchors. Also, test the safety seat before you place the child in it. Tilt the seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place.

WARNING:

If the child restraint seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being seriously injured or killed in a collision greatly increases.

ISOFIX Anchor

ISOFIX Anchor Position Indicator

The ISOFIX anchors are located between the seatback and the seat cushion of the rear seat left and right outboard seating positions.

B230D02A-1

B230D03A-1

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B230F01A-AAT Installation on Rear Seat Center Position On center rear seat

B230G01A-AAT Installation on Outboard Rear Seats On outboard rear seats

B230F01A

Use the center seat belt for the rear seat to secure the child restraint system as illustrated. After installation of the child restraint system, rock the child seat back and forth, and side to side to ensure that it is properly secured by the seat belt. If the child seat moves, readjust the length of the seat belt. Then, if equipped, insert the child restraint tether strap hook into the child restraint hook holder and tighten to secure the seat. Always refer to the child restraint system manufacturer's recommendation before install- ing the child restraint system in your vehicle.

B230G01A To install a child restraint system in the outboard rear seats, extend the shoulder/lap belt entirely from its retractor until a "click" is felt. This will engage the seat belt retractor automatic locking feature, which allows the seat belt to retract but not extend. Install the child restraint system, buckle the seat belt and allow the seat belt to take up any slack. Make sure that the lap portion of the belt is tight around the child restraint system and the shoulder portion of the belt is positioned so that it cannot interfere with the child's head or neck. Also, double check to be sure that the retractor has engaged the auto- matic locking feature by trying to extend web- bing out of the retractor. If the retractor is in the automatic locking mode, the belt will be locked.

After installation of the child restraint system, try to move it in all directions to be sure the child restraint system is securely installed. If you need to tighten the belt, pull more webbing toward the retractor. When you unbuckle the seat belt and allow it to retract, the retractor will automatically revert back to its normal seated passenger emergency locking usage condition.

NOTE: o Before installing the child restraint sys- tem, read the instructions supplied by the child restraint system manufacturer.

o If the seat belt does not operate as de- scribed, have the system checked imme- diately by your authorized Hyundai dealer.

WARNING:

o If the retractor is not in the Automatic Locking mode, the child restraint system can move when your vehicle turns or stops abruptly.

o Do not install any child restraint system in the front passenger seat. Should an accident occur and cause the passenger side airbag to deploy, it could severely injure or kill an infant or child seated in an infant or child seat. Therefore, only use a child restraint system in the rear seat of your vehicle.

Driver's airbag

Passenger's airbag

B180C01A-AAT Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt

Your Hyundai vehicle is equipped with driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat belts. The purpose of the pre-tensioner is to make sure that the seat belts fit tightly against the occupant's body in certain frontal collisions. The pre-tensioner seat belts can be activated alone or, where the frontal collision is severe enough, together with the airbags.

B180D01A

The seat belt pre-tensioner system consists mainly of the following components. Their loca- tions are shown in the illustration.

1. SRS airbag warning light 2. Seat belt pre-tensioner assembly 3. SRS control module

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NOTE: o Both the driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat belts will be activated in certain frontal collisions. The pre- tensioner seat belts can be activated alone or, where the frontal collision is severe enough, together with the airbags. The pre-tensioners will not be acti- vated if the seat belts are not being worn at the time of the collision.

o When the pre-tensioner seat belts are activated, a loud noise may be heard and fine dust, which may appear to be smoke, may be visible in the passenger compart- ment. These are normal operating condi- tions and are not hazardous.

o Although it is harmless, the fine dust may cause skin irritation and should not be breathed for prolonged periods. Wash your hands and face thoroughly after an accident in which the pre-tensioner seat belts were activated.

HXG229

WARNING:

To obtain maximum benefit from a pre- tensioner seat belt: 1. The seat belt must be worn correctly. 2. The seat belt must be adjusted to the

correct position.

The pre-tensioner seat belt operates in a similar way as an Emergency Locking Retrac- tor (ELR) type of seat belt. When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if the occupant tries to lean forward too quickly, the seat belt retractor will lock into position. However, in certain frontal collisions, the pre-tensioner will activate and pull the seat belt into tighter contact against the occupant's body.

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CAUTION:

o Because the sensor that activates the SRS airbag is connected with the pre- tensioner seat belt, the SRS airbag warn- ing light on the instrument panel will blink for approximately 6 seconds after the ignition key has been turned to the "ON" position, and then it should turn off. o If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not work- ing properly, this warning light will illumi- nate even if there is no malfunction of the SRS airbag system. If the SRS airbag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to "ON", or if it remains illuminated after blinking for approximately 6 seconds, or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven, please have an authorized Hyundai dealer inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt or SRS airbag system as soon as pos- sible.

WARNING:

o Pre-tensioners are designed to operate only one time. After activation, pre- tensioner seat belts must be replaced. All seat belts, of any type, should always be replaced after they have been worn dur- ing a collision.

o The pre-tensioner seat belt assembly mechanisms become hot during activa- tion. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies for several minutes after they have been activated.

o Do not attempt to inspect or replace the pre-tensioner seat belts yourself. This must be done by an authorized Hyundai dealer.

o Do not strike the pre-tensioner seat belt

assemblies.

o Do not attempt to service or repair the pre-tensioner seat belt system in any manner.

o Improper handling of the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies, and failure to heed the warnings to not strike, modify, in- spect, replace, service or repair the pre- tensioner seat belt assemblies may lead to improper operation or inadvertent acti- vation and serious injury.

o Always wear the seat belts when driving

or riding in a motor vehicle.

B240A01A-AAT DUAL-STAGE RESTRAINT Driver's Airbag

SUPPLEMENTAL (AIRBAG) SYSTEM

(SRS)

B240A03A

Your Hyundai is equipped with a Dual-stage Supplemental Restraint (Airbag) System. The indications of the system's presence are the letters "SRS AIRBAG" embossed on the airbag pad cover in the steering wheel and the passenger's side front panel pad above the glove box.

The Hyundai SRS consists of airbags installed under the pad covers in the center of the steer- ing wheel and the passenger's side front panel above the glove box. The purpose of the SRS is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the front passenger with additional protection than that offered by the seat-belt system alone, in case of a frontal impact of sufficient severity.

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WARNING:

to,

the driver's and

o As its name implies, the SRS is de- signed to work with, and be supple- mental the passenger's three point seat belt sys- tems and is not a substitute for them. Therefore, your seat belts must be worn at all times while the vehicle is in mo- tion. The airbags deploy only in certain frontal severe enough to cause significant injury to the vehicle occupants.

conditions

impact

o The SRS is designed to deploy the airbags only when an impact is suffi- ciently severe and when the impact angle is less than 30° from the forward longitudinal axis of the vehicle and will not deploy in side, rear or rollover im- pacts. Additionally, the airbags will only deploy once. Thus, seat belts must be worn at all times.

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WARNING:

Rear impact

Rollover

Side Impact

B240A04A o Front airbags are not intended to de- ploy in side-impact, rear-impact or rollover crashes. In addition, airbags will not deploy in frontal crashes below the deployment threshold speed.

o The driver should sit back as far as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. If you are sitting too close to the airbag, it can cause death or serious injury when it inflates.

The dual-stage SRS uses a collection of sen- sors to gather information about the driver's and front passenger's seat position, the driver's and front passenger's seat belt usage and impact severity. The driver's and front passenger's seat posi- tion sensors determine if the seats are fore or aft of a reference position. Similarly, the seat belt usage sensors determine if the driver and front passenger's seat belts are fastened. These sensors provide the ability to control the SRS deployment's pressure based on how close the driver's seat is to the steering wheel, how close the passenger's seat is to the instrument panel and whether or not the seat belts are fastened.

The dual-stage airbags offer the ability to control the airbag inflation with two pressure levels. A lower pressure level is provided for moderate- severity impacts. A higher-pressure level is pro- vided for more severe impacts.

NOTE: o Be sure to read information about the SRS on the labels provided on the back- side of the sun visor and in the glove box. o Dual-stage inflating airbags are combined with pre-tensioner seat belts to help pro- vided enhanced occupant protection in frontal crashes. Front airbags are not in- tended to deploy in light collisions in which protection can be provided by the pre-tensioner seat belt.

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WARNING:

o No objects should be placed over or near the airbag modules on the steer- ing wheel, instrument panel, and the front passenger's panel above the glove box, because any such object could cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe enough to cause the airbags to deploy.

o If the airbags deploy, they must be replaced by an authorized Hyundai dealer.

o Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS wiring, or other components of the SRS system. Doing so could result in injury, due to accidental firing of the airbags or by rendering the SRS inoperative.

o Do not install a child restraint system in the front passenger seat position. A child restraint system must never be placed in the front seat. The infant or child could be severely injured or killed by an airbag deployment in case of an accident.

o Do not allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. If older children (teen- agers and older) must ride in the front seat, make sure they are always prop- erly belted and that the seat is moved back as far as possible.

WARNING:

o For maximum safety protection in all types of crashes, all occupants includ- ing the driver should always wear their seat belts whether or not an airbag is also provided at their seating position to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash. Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the airbag while the vehicle is in motion.

o The SRS airbag system must deploy very rapidly to provide protection in a crash. If an occupant is out of position because of not wearing a seat belt, the airbag may forcefully contact the occu- pant causing serious or fatal injuries.

B240B03A-AAT SRS Components and Functions

B240B01L The SRS consists of the following compo- nents:

- Driver's Airbag Module - Passenger's Airbag Module - Knee Bolster - Pre-tensioner seat belt - Front impact sensors - Driver's and front passenger's seat belt usage

- Driver's and front passenger's seat position

sensors

sensors

- SRS Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) - SRS Control Module (SRSCM)

The SRSCM continually monitors all elements while the ignition is "ON" to determine if a frontal or near-frontal impact is severe enough to re- quire airbag deployment.

The SRS service reminder indicator (SRI) on the instrument panel will blink for about 6
seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position or after the engine is started, after which the SRI should go out. The airbag modules are located both in the center of the steering wheel and in the front passenger's panel above the glove box. When the SRSCM detects a considerable impact to the front of the vehicle, it will automatically deploy the airbags.

B240B02L Upon deployment, tear seams molded directly into the pad covers will separate under pres- sure from the expansion of the airbags. Fur- ther opening of the covers then allows full inflation of the airbags.

B240B03L A fully inflated airbag in combination with a properly worn seat belt slows the driver's or the passenger's forward motion, thus reduc- ing the risk of head and chest injury.

After complete inflation, the airbag immediately starts deflating, enabling the driver to maintain forward visibility.

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Passenger's Airbag