2011 Hyundai Accent Owners Manual

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.

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When to Replace Seat Belts Entire in-use seat belt assemblies should be replaced if the vehicle has been in- volved in an accident. This should be done even if no damage is visible. Addi- tional questions concerning seat belt operation should be directed to your Hyundai Dealer.

B170A01MC 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 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 shoul- der nearest the door and not your neck. To adjust the height of the seat belt an- chor, lower or raise the height adjuster into an appropriate position. To raise the height adjuster, pull it up.

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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.

CAUTION:

o Adjust the shoulder belt height when

you sit well back in the seat.

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o When adjusting the shoulder belt height, grip the height adjuster but- ton securely and slide the height adjuster up or down.

o If the shoulder belt anchor is not moved, grasp the shoulder part of the belt and pull forward to the full.

! WARNING:

o Verify the shoulder belt anchor is locked into position at the appropri- ate height. Never position the shoul- der belt across your neck or face. Improperly positioned seat belts can cause serious injuries in an acci- dent.

o Failure to replace seat belts after an accident could leave you with dam- aged seat belts that will not provide protection in the event of another collision leading to personal injury or death. Replace your seat belts after being in an accident as soon as pos- sible.

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

B180A01NF 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. The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manually 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 seat belt is not fastened when the ignition key is turned from the "OFF" position to the "ON" position, the seat belt warning will activate to remind the driver to fasten the seat belt as follows.

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Seat Belt Warning Light and Chime

The driver's seat belt warning light and chime will activate to the following table when the ignition switch is in "ON" posi- tion.

Conditions

Warning Pattern

Seat Belt

Vehicle Speed Light-Blink Chime-Sound

Unbuckled

Buckled

6 seconds

6 seconds

None

Buckled →→→→→ Unbuckled

6 seconds

Unbuckled

Above 6mph (10 km/h)

↓

Below 3mph

(5 km/h)

6 seconds *1)

↓

Stop *2)

*1) Warning pattern repeats 11 times with an interval of 24 seconds. If the driver's seat belt is buckled, the light will stop within 6 seconds and chime will stop immediately.

*2) The light will stop within 6 seconds

and chime will stop immediately.

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SEAT BELTS-Front Passenger and Rear Seat 3-Point System with Com- bination Locking Retractor : To Fasten Your Belt Combination retractor type seat belts are installed in the rear seat outboard and center positions to help accommodate the installation of child restraint systems. Hyundai strongly recommends that chil- dren 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 fea- tures of both an emergency locking re- tractor 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 securing a child restraint, the seat belt operates in the same way as the driver's seat belt (Emer- gency Locking Retractor Type). It auto- matically 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.

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When the seat belt is fully extended from the retractor to allow the installation of a child restraint system, the seat belt opera- tion changes to allow the belt to retract, but not to extend (Automatic Locking Retractor Type). See page 1-38.

NOTE: Although the combination retractor pro- vides the same level of protection for seated passengers in either emergency or automatic locking modes, it is recom- mended that seated passengers use the emergency locking feature for improved convenience. The automatic locking function is intended to facilitate child restraint installation. To convert from the automatic locking feature to the emergency locking operation mode, al- low the unbuckled seat belt to fully re- tract.

! WARNING:

o For maximum restraint system pro- tection, seat belts must always be used whenever the car is moving.

o Seat belts are most effective when seatbacks are in the upright posi- tion.

! WARNING:

o Children age 12 and younger must always be properly restrained in the rear seat. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. If a child over 13 must be seated in the front seat, he/she must be properly belted and the seat should be moved as far back as possible.

o Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. An improperly positioned shoulder belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. The shoulder belt should be posi- tioned midway over your shoulder across your collarbone.

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

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

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Adjusting Your Seat Belt

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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 nearest the door.

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To Release the Seat Belt

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SEAT BELTS - Rear Seat Center 3- Point System With Emergency Lock- ing Retractor

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B210A01NF The seat belt is released by pressing the release button in the locking buckle. When it is released, the belt should automati- cally draw back into the retractor. If this does not happen, check the belt to be sure it is not twisted, then try again.

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2. After confirming that (A) and (B) are latched, pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the metal tab (C) into the buckle (D).

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1. Before fastening the rear seat center belt, confirm the metal tab (A) and buckle (B) are latched together.

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NOTE: Confirm the metal tab and the buckle marked "CENTER" are latched together.

There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks in the buckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manu- ally 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 im- pact, the belt will lock into position. It will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly.

! WARNING:

o Never let anyone ride in the rear center seat without fastening all metal tabs and buckles as described in this section. This seat belt is designed to function as a typical 3- point restraint (lap/shoulder belt). Using only the shoulder portion or lap portion of the belt can result in serious or fatal injuries in the event of a collision or sudden stop.

o Never unlock the metal tab (A) and the buckle (B) with the following ex- ceptions. (1) In case of folding rear seatbacks

down.

(2) If transporting an object on the rear seat may cause damage to the rear seat center belt.

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To Release the Seat Belt

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

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WARNING:

When fastening the outboard seat belts or the center seat belt, make sure they are inserted into the correct buckles to obtain maximum protection from the seat belt system and assure proper opera- tion.

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B230A05A-AAT 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, sudden stop or sudden maneuver. According to accident statis- tics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), children are safer when properly re- strained in the rear seats than in the front seat. Larger children not in a child re- straint should use one of the seat belts provided. All 50 states have child restraint laws. You should be aware of the specific re- quirements 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 re- straint system that meets the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan- dards (FMVSS). Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt, or by a LATCH system. Children could be injured or killed in a crash if their restraints are not properly secured.

B220D05MC To disconnect the metal tab (A) from the buckle (B), insert a narrow-ended tool into the groove located on the buckle (B).

WARNING:

Always lock metal tab (A) into buckle (B) immediately after returning the rear seatbacks to an upright position. This portion of the rear center seat belt should only be unbuckled when the rear seatback is folded down.

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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.

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 system 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.

WARNING:

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 case of a sudden stop or an accident.

o Children may be seriously injured or killed by an inflating airbag. All chil- dren, even those too large for child restraints, must ride in the rear seat.

To reduce the chance or serious or fatal injuries: o Children of all ages are safer when restrained in the rear seat. A child riding in the front passenger seat can be forcefully struck by an inflat- ing airbag resulting in serious or fa- tal injuries.

o Always follow the instructions for installation and use of the child re- straint maker.

o Always make sure the child seat is secured properly in the car and your child is securely restrained in the child seat.

WARNING:

o Never hold a child in your arms or lap when riding in a vehicle. The violent forces created during a crash will tear the child from your arms and throw the child against the car’s inte- rior.

o Never put a seat belt over yourself and a child. During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child caus- ing serious internal injuries.

o Never leave children unattended in a vehicle – not even for a short time. The car can heat up very quickly, resulting in serious injuries to chil- dren inside. Even very young chil- dren may inadvertently cause the vehicle to move, entangle them- selves in the windows, or lock them- selves or others inside the vehicle. o Never allow two children, or any two persons, to use the same seat belt. o Children often squirm and reposition themselves improperly. Never let a child ride with the shoulder belt un- der their arm or behind their back. Always properly position and secure children in rear seat.

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o Never allow a child to stand-up or kneel on the seat or floorboard of a moving vehicle. During a collision or sudden stop, the child can be vio- lently thrown against the vehicle's interior, resulting in serious injury. o Never use an infant carrier or a child safety seat that "hooks" over a seatback, it may not provide ad- equate security in an accident.

o Seat belts can become very hot, es- pecially when the car is parked in direct sunlight. Always check seat belt buckles before fastening them over a child.

o Always store or secure a child seat, even when it is not in use. During a collision or sudden stop, the child seat could be thrown inside the ve- hicle.

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Using a Child Restraint System with the "Tether Anchorage" System For small children and babies, the use of a child seat or infant seat is required. This child seat or infant seat should be of appropriate size for the child and should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. It is further required that the seat be placed in the vehicle's rear seat since this can make an important contribution to safety. Your ve- hicle is provided with three child restraint hook holders for installing the child seat or infant seat.

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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.

To install the child restraint seat

B230C01MC 1. Open the tether anchor cover on the

rear seat package tray.

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2. Route the child restraint seat tether

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

3. Connect the tether strap hook (2) to the child restraint hook holder (1) and tighten to secure the seat.

! WARNING:

o A child can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child re- straint is not properly anchored. Always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions for in- stallation and use.

o Never mount more than one child restraint to a single tether anchor or to a single lower anchorage point. The increased load caused by mul- tiple seats may cause the tethers or lower anchorage points to break, causing serious injury or death.

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Installing a Child Restraint Seat with the "Tether Anchorage" System (3 Door) Three child restraint hook holders are located on the rear floor panel.

To install the child restraint seat

1. Open the tether anchor cover on the

rear floor panel.

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! WARNING:

o A child can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child re- straint is not properly anchored. Always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions for in- stallation and use.

o Never mount more than one child restraint to a single tether anchor or to a single lower anchorage point. The increased load caused by mul- tiple seats may cause the tethers or lower anchorage points to break, causing serious injury or death.

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Securing the Child Restraint Seat with the "Child Seat Lower Anchor" system

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Some child seat manufacturers make safety seats that are labeled as LATCH or LATCH-compatible child seats. LATCH stands for "Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children". These seats include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two LATCH 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 in the rear seats. LATCH anchors have been provided in your vehicle. The LATCH anchors are located in the left and right outboard rear seating positions.

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2. Route the child restraint seat tether

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

3. Connect the tether strap hook (2) to the child restraint hook holder (1) through the hole on the covering shelf and tighten to secure the seat.

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WARNING:

o When using the vehicle’s “LATCH” system to install a child restraint system in the rear seat, all unused vehicle rear seat belt metal latch plates or tabs must be latched se- curely in their seat belt buckles and the seat belt webbing must be re- tracted behind the child restraint to prevent the child from reaching and taking hold of unretracted seat belts. Unlatched metal latch plates or tabs may allow the child to reach the unretracted seat belts which may result in strangulation and a serious injury or death to the child in the child restraint.

Lower Anchor

Lower Anchor Position Indicator

OMC029201N Child restraint symbols are located on the left and right rear seatbacks to indicate the position of the lower anchors for child restraints.

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Their locations are shown in the illustra- tion. There is no LATCH anchor provided for the center rear seating position.

WARNING:

o A child can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child re- straint is not properly anchored. Always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions for in- stallation and use.

o Never install a child restraint using the LATCH lower anchors at the cen- ter position of the rear seat. In a crash, the LATCH lower anchors may break if a car seat is improperly placed in the center position result- ing in serious or fatal injuries. Only place a LATCH or LATCH-compat- ible child seat in the left or right out- board rear seating positions (as shown) to the appropriate LATCH anchors provided.

o Never mount more than one child restraint to a single tether or to a single lower anchorage point. The increased load caused by multiple seats may cause the tethers or an- chorage points to break, causing serious injury or death.

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CAUTION:

Do not allow the rear seat belt webbing to get scratched or pinched by the child seat latch and LATCH anchor during the installation.

WARNING:

A child can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint is not properly anchored to the car and the child is not properly restrained in the child restraint. Always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions for in- stallation and use.

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Child Restraint System Installation on Rear Seat Center Position

B230F02MC 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 rec- ommendation before installing the child restraint system in your vehicle.

B230D03MC Follow the child seat manufacturer's in- structions to properly install child restraint seats with LATCH or LATCH-compatible attachments.

Once you have installed the LATCH child restraint seat, assure that the seat is prop- erly attached to the LATCH 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 for- ward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place.

If the retractor is in the automatic locking mode, the belt will be locked. After instal- lation 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 passen- ger emergency locking usage condition.

NOTE: o Before installing the child restraint system, read the instructions sup- plied by the child restraint system manufacturer.

o If the seat belt does not operate as described, have the system checked immediately by your authorized Hyundai dealer.

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Child Restraint System Installation on Outboard Rear Seats

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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 shoul- der 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 automatic locking feature by trying to extend web- bing out of the retractor.

! WARNING:

o If the retractor is not in the Auto- matic Locking mode, the child re- straint can move when your vehicle turns or stops suddenly. A child can be seriously injured or killed if the child restraint is not properly an- chored to the car, including setting the retractor to the Automatic Lock- ing mode.

o Do not install any child restraint sys- tem 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.

o Before installing a Child Restraint System to vehicles fitted with Curtain Airbags, always refer to safety no- tices for Curtain Airbag systems in this manual. Whenever installing child restraints, use only approved devices and refer to the "Child Restraint Sys- tem" section to ensure correct instal- lation and that occupant protection is maximized.

Driver's airbag

Passenger's airbag

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The seat belt pre-tensioner system con- sists mainly of the following components. Their locations are shown in the illustra- tion.

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

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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.

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When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if the occupant tries to lean forward too quickly, the seat belt retractor will lock into posi- tion. 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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! WARNING:

To obtain maximum benefit from a pre- tensioner seat belt:

The seat belt must be work correctly and adjusted to the proper position (see pages 1-25 and 1-26). Please read and follow all of the important information and precautions about your vehicle’s occupant safety features – including seat belts and advanced airbags – that are provided in this manual.

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.

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o When the pre-tensioner seat belts are activated, a loud noise may be heard and fine dust, which may ap- pear to be smoke, may be visible in the passenger compartment. These are normal operating conditions and are not hazardous.

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

CAUTION:

o The sensor that activates the SRS airbag is connected with the pre- tensioner seat belt. The SRS airbag warning light on the instrument panel will illuminate 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 working properly, this warning light will illuminate even if there is no mal- function of the SRS airbag.

If the SRS airbag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, re- mains illuminated after approxi- mately 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven, have an authorized Hyundai dealer inspect the advanced SRS airbag system as soon as pos- sible.

! WARNING:

o Pre-tensioners are designed to op- erate 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 during a collision. o The pre-tensioner seat belt assem- bly mechanisms become hot during activation. Do not touch the pre- tensioner seat belt assemblies for several minutes after they have been activated.

WARNING:

o Do not attempt to inspect or replace the pre-tensioner seat belts your- self. This must be done by an autho- rized 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, inspect, replace, ser- vice or repair the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies may lead to improp- er operation or inadvertent activa- tion and serious injury.

o Always wear the seat belts when driving or riding in a motor vehicle. o If the vehicle or pre-tensioner seat belt must be discarded, contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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(If Installed)

1. Driver's front airbag 2. Passenger's front airbag 3. Side impact airbag 4. Curtain airbag

! WARNING:

Even in vehicles with air bags, you and your passengers must always wear the seat belts provided in order to minimize the risk and severity of injury in the event of a collision or rollover.

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Driver's and Passenger's Front Airbag Driver's Front Airbag

B240A01MC Your Hyundai is equipped with an ad- vanced Supplemental Restraint (Airbag) System and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver and passenger seating positions. 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 steering 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 passen- ger with additional protection than that offered by the seat belt system alone in case of a frontal impact of sufficient sever- ity. The SRS uses sensors to gather infor- mation 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 track position sensors (If Installed), which are installed on the seat track, determine if the seats are fore or aft of a reference position. The seat belt buckle sensors determine if the driver and front passenger's seat belts are fastened. These sensors provide the ability to con- trol the SRS deployment based on how close the driver's seat is to the steering wheel, how close the passenger's seat is to the instrument panel, whether or not the seat belts are fastened, and how severe the impact is.

The advanced SRS offers the ability to control the airbag inflation within two lev- els. A first stage level is provided for moderate-severity impacts. A second stage level is provided for more severe impacts.

According to the impact severity, seating position and seat belt usage, the SRSCM(SRS Control Module) controls the airbag inflation. Failure to properly wear seat belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an accident.

Additionally, your Hyundai is equipped with an occupant classification system in the front passenger's seat. The occupant classification system detects the pres- ence of a passenger in the front passenger's seat and will turn off the front passenger's airbag under certain condi- tions. For more detail, see "Occupant Clas- sification System" later in this section.

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AIR BAG

If a seat track position sensor or an occupant classification system is not working properly, the SRS airbag warn- ing light on the instrument panel will illuminate because the SRS airbag warning light is connected with the seat track position sensor and the occupant classification system. If the SRS airbag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, remains illuminated after ap- proximately 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven, have an authorized Hyundai dealer inspect the advanced SRS airbag system as soon as possible.

! WARNING:

o Modification to the seat structure can adversely affect the seat track position sensor and cause the airbag to deploy at a different level than should be provided.

o Do not place any objects underneath the front seats as they could dam- age the seat track position sensor or interfere with the occupant classifi- cation system.

o Do not place any objects that may cause magnetic fields near the front seat. These may cause a malfunc- tion of the seat track position sen- sor.

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NOTE: o Be sure to read information about the SRS on the labels provided on the topside of the sun visor.

o Advanced airbags are combined with pre-tensioner seat belts to help pro- vide enhanced occupant protection in frontal crashes. Front airbags are not intended to deploy in collisions in which sufficient protection can be provided by the pre-tensioner seat belt.

o If you are considering modification of your vehicle due to a disability, please contact the Hyundai Cus- tomer Assistance Center at 1-800- 633-5151.

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! WARNING:

Always use seat belts and child restraints – every trip, every time, everyone! Airbags inflate with considerable force and in the blink of an eye. Seat belts help keep occupants in proper position to obtain maximum benefit from the airbag. Even with advanced airbags, improp- erly belted and unbelted occupants can be severely injured when the airbag in- flates. Always follow the precautions about seat belts, airbags and occupant safety contained in this manual.

To reduce the chance of serious or fatal injuries and receive the maximum safety benefit from your restraint system: o Never place a child in any child or booster seat in the front seat (see child restraints 1-31).

o ABC – Always Buckle Children in the back seat. It is the safest place for children of any age to ride.

o Front and side impact airbags can injure occupants improperly posi- tioned in the front seats.

! WARNING:

o Move your seat as far back as prac- tical from the front airbags, while still maintaining control of the vehicle.

o Never sit or lean unnecessarily close

to the front or side airbags.

o Never lean against the door or cen- ter console – always sit in an upright position.

o Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the “Pas- senger Airbag OFF” indicator is illu- minated, because the airbag will not deploy in the event of a moderate or severe frontal crash.

o Never place objects over or near any airbag module (front or side im- pact airbags), because these objects can injure passengers in a crash.

o Never place covers, blankets or aftermarket seat warmers on the passenger seat as these may inter- fere with the occupant classification system.

! WARNING:

o Do not tamper or disconnect SRS wiring or other components. Injuries could result from inadvertent deploy- ment or failure of the airbag to de- ploy in a crash.

o If the SRS airbag warning light (see pg 1-64) remains illuminated while the vehicle is being driven, have an authorized Hyundai dealer inspect the airbag system as soon as pos- sible.

o Airbags can only be used once – have an authorized Hyundai dealer replace the airbag immediately after deployment.

o The SRS is designed to deploy the front airbags only when an impact is sufficiently severe and when the im- pact angle is within a range as mea- sured from the forward longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The front airbags will not deploy in side, rear or rollover impacts. Additionally, the airbags will only deploy once. Seat belts must be worn at all times.

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! WARNING:

! 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. Deployed airbags WILL NOT inflate again and will provide no pro- tection in subsequent collisions.

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 deployment of the airbags or by ren- dering the SRS inoperative.

o Even though your vehicle is equipped with the occupant classification sys- tem, 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.

An infant or child could be severely injured or killed by an airbag deploy- ment in case of an accident.

o Children younger than 13 years must always be properly restrained in the rear seat. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. If a child over 13 must be seated in the front seat, he or she must be prop- erly belted and the seat should be moved as far back as possible.

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

! WARNING:

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

Rear impact

Side Impact

Rollover

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o Move your seat as far back as prac- tical from the front airbags, while still maintaining control of the vehicle. You and your passengers should never sit or lean unnecessarily close to the airbags. Improperly positioned drivers and passengers can be se- verely injured by inflating airbags.

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! WARNING:

o Sitting improperly or out of position can result in serious or fatal injury in a crash. All occupants should sit upright with the seat back in an up- right position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and their feet on the floor until the vehicle is parked and the ignition key is removed.

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 occupant causing seri- ous or fatal injuries.

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SRS Components and Functions

10. Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat

Belt Buckle Sensors

11. Side Impact Sensor (If Installed) 12. Retractor Pre-tensioner Assemblies 13. Side Impact Airbag Module (If Installed) 14. Curtain Airbag Module (If Installed)

B240B01NF The SRS consists of the following compo- nents: 1. Front Impact Sensor 2. "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" Indicator

(Front passenger's seat only)

3. SRS "AIR BAG" warning light 4. Knee Bolster 5. Passenger's Airbag Module 6. Driver's Airbag Module 7. SRS Control Module (SRSCM) 8. Occupant Classification System

(Front passenger's seat only)

9. Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat

Track Position Sensors (If Installed)

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B240B02L Upon deployment, tear seams molded directly into the pad covers will separate under pressure from the expansion of the airbags. Further 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, re- ducing the risk of head and chest injury.

After complete inflation, the airbag imme- diately starts deflating, enabling the driver to maintain forward visibility and the abil- ity to steer or operate other controls.

The SRSCM continually monitors all ele- ments while the ignition is "ON" to deter- mine if a frontal or near-frontal impact is severe enough to require airbag deploy- ment or pre-tensioner seat belt deploy- ment.

The SRS "AIR BAG" warning light on the instrument panel will illuminate for about 6 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position or after the engine is started, after which the "AIR BAG" warn- ing light should go out.

B240B01L 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 suffi- ciently severe impact to the front of the vehicle, it will automatically deploy the front airbags.

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Passenger's Front Airbag

o When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument clus- ter nor on the instrument panel sur- face. If there is any leakage from the air freshener onto these areas (in- strument cluster, instrument panel or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from the air fresh- ener does leak onto these areas, wash them with water immediately.

Passenger's Front Airbag

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WARNING:

o If an airbag deploys, there may be a loud noise followed by a fine dust released in the vehicle. These con- ditions are normal and are not haz- ardous - the airbags are packed in this fine powder. The dust generated during airbag deployment may cause skin or eye irritation as well as ag- gravate asthma for some persons. Always wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly with lukewarm water and a mild soap after an accident in which the airbags were deployed.

o The SRS can function only when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. If the SRS "AIR BAG" warning light does not illuminate, or continuously remains on after illuminating for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, or after the engine is started, comes on while driving, the SRS is not working properly. If this occurs, have your vehicle immediately inspected by your Hyundai dealer.

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CAUTION:

o Do not install or place any accesso- ries (drink holder, cassette holder, sticker, etc.) on the front passenger's panel above the glove box in a ve- hicle with a passenger's airbag. Such objects may become dangerous pro- jectiles and cause injury if the passenger's airbag inflates.

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If the front passenger seat is occupied by a person that the system determines to be of an appropriate size, and he/she sits properly, the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator will be turned off and the front passenger's air bag will be able to inflate, if necessary, in frontal crashes (sitting properly means sitting upright with the seatback in an upright position, cen- tered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and their feet on the floor). You will find the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator on the center facia panel. This system detects the conditions 1~4 in the following table and activates or deac- tivates the front passenger air bag based on these conditions.

WARNING:

o Before you replace a fuse or discon- nect a battery terminal, turn the igni- tion key to the "LOCK" position and remove the ignition key. Never re- move or replace the airbag related fuse(s) when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. Failure to heed this warning will cause the SRS "AIR BAG" warning light to illuminate.

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Occupant classification system Your vehicle is equipped with an occu- pant classification system in the front passenger's seat.

The occupant classification system cre- ates a field which is designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated front passenger and determine the passenger's front air bag should be en- abled (may inflate) or not. The driver's front air bag is not affected or controlled by the occupant classification system.

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Main components of occupant clas- sification system • An Electronic Capacity measurement system in the front passenger seat which detects major characteristics of a person or object on the seat.

(cid:129) Electronic system to determine whether the passenger air bag systems (both front and side) should be activated or deactivated.

(cid:129) A warning light located on the instru- ment panel which illuminates the words "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicat- ing the front passenger air bag system is deactivated.

(cid:129) The instrument panel air bag warning light is interconnected with the occu- pant classification system.

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Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained prop- erly (sitting upright with the seat in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion, with the person's legs comfort- ably extended, feet on the floor, and wearing the safety belt properly) for the most effective protection by the air bag and the safety belt. (cid:129) The OCS may not function properly if the passenger takes actions which can affect the detection system. These in- clude: (1) Failing to sit in an upright position. (2) Leaning against the door or center console. (3) Sitting towards the sides or the

front of the seat.

(4) Putting legs on the dashboard or

resting them on other locations.

(5) Improperly wearing the safety belt. (6) Reclining the seatback. (7) The seat covering change and/or

blanket use.

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system

Indicator/Warning light

Devices

Condition detected by the

occupant classification system

"PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator

1. Adult or child*1
2. Child restraint system*2
3. Unoccupied 4. There is a malfunction in the system

light

Off On On

Off

SRS warning light

Front passenger

air bag

Off Off Off

On

Activated Deactivated Deactivated

Activated

*1) The OCS system uses a field to evalu- ate a person's size to determine whether the airbag should deploy. It is possible for a child to be detected and activate the OCS, thus allowing the airbag to deploy. To maximize safety, do not allow children to ride in the front passenger seat.

*2) Never install a child restraint system

on the front passenger seat.

! WARNING:

Riding in an improper position or placing weight on the front passenger's seat when it is unoccupied by a passenger adversely affects the occupant classifi- cation system (OCS). Your OCS is de- signed to resist electronic waves, but do not place an electronic device such as laptop computer on or near the seat cushion since it may defeat the proper functioning of the OCS.

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Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated because the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash. If the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator remains illumi- nated after the adult passenger reposi- tions themselves properly and the car is restarted, it is recommended that pas- senger move to the rear seat because the passenger's front air bag will not deploy. Front seat passengers must stay prop- erly seated to avoid serious injury from a deploying air bag.

Proper position

B990A01O When an adult is seated in the front passenger seat, if the “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indicator is on, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and ask the passenger to sit properly (sitting upright with the seat back in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and their feet on the floor). Restart the engine and have the person remain in that position for about 30 seconds. This will allow the system to detect the person and to enable the passenger air bag. If the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indi- cator is still on, ask the passenger to move to the rear seat.

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NOTE: The "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indi- cator illuminates for about 4 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position or after the engine is started. If the front passenger seat is occupied, the occupant classification sensor will then classify the front passenger after several more seconds.

! WARNING:

Do not put a heavy load or an active electronic device (ex. laptop computer, navigation etc..) in the front passenger seatback pocket or on the front passen- ger seat. Do not hang onto the front passenger seat. Do not hang any items such as seatback table on the front pas- senger seatback. Do not place feet on the front passenger seatback. Do not place any items under the front passen- ger seat. Any of these could interfere with proper sensor operation.

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! WARNING:

o Riding in an improper position or placing weight on front passenger's seat when it is unoccu- pied by a passenger adversely af- fects the occupant classification system (OCS).

the

! WARNING:

! WARNING:

B990A03O - NEVER excessively recline the

front passenger seatback.

B990A07O - NEVER lean on the center console. - NEVER lean on the door trim. - NEVER sit on one side of the front

passenger seat.

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- Never put a heavy load or an active electronic device (ex. laptop com- puter, navigation, blanket etc) on the front passenger seat.

B990A02O - NEVER sit with hips shifted towards

the front of the seat.

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! WARNING:

B990A05O - NEVER place feet on the dash-

board.

! WARNING:

o Even though your vehicle is equipped with the occupant classification sys- tem, never install a child restraint system in the front passenger's seat. A deploying air bag can forcefully strike a child resulting in serious injuries or death. Any child age 12
and under should ride in the rear seat. Children too large for child restraints should use the available lap/shoulder belts. No matter what type of crash, children of all ages are safer when restrained in the rear seat.

o If the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator is illuminated when the front passenger's seat is occupied by an adult and he/she sits properly (sit- ting upright with the seatback in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and their feet on the floor), have that person sit in the rear seat.

WARNING:

o If the front passenger seat is occu- pied by a child who is not in a CRS, the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" in- dicator may or may not be on and the passenger airbag may or may not deploy in a collision. Have the child move to a rear seat to increase their safety.

o Do not modify or replace the front passenger seat. Don't place anything on or attach anything such as a blan- ket or seat heater to the front pas- senger seat. This can adversely af- fect the occupant classification sys- tem.

o Do not place sharp objects on the front passenger seat. These may damage the occupant classification system, if they puncture the seat cushion.

o Do not use accessory seat covers

on the front seats.

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! WARNING:

o Accident statistics show that chil- dren are safer if they are restrained in the rear, as opposed to the front seat. It is recommended that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear- facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.

o Air bags can only be used once – have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer replace the air bag immediately after deployment.

o The occupant classification system may not work properly if water, cof- fee or any other liquid including rain gets on the seat. Keep the front seat dry at all times.

o Do not place an electronic device such as a laptop computer on the front passenger seat. Its electronic field may cause the OCS to switch to the "on" condition and thus allow the passenger airbag to deploy need- lessly in a collision, increasing your repair costs.

! WARNING:

If the occupant classification system is not working properly, the SRS air bag warning light on the instrument panel will illuminate because the passenger's front air bag is connected with the occu- pant classification system. If there is a malfunction of the occupant classifica- tion system, the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator will not illuminate and the passenger's front air bag will inflate in frontal impact crashes even if there is no occupant in the front passenger's seat. If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, remains illu- minated after approximately 6 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven, have an autho- rized HYUNDAI dealer inspect the occu- pant classification system and the SRS air bag system as soon as possible.

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Side Impact Airbag

B990B02LZ Your Hyundai is equipped with a side impact airbag in each front seat. The purpose of the airbag is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the front passen- ger with additional protection than that offered by the seat belt alone. The side impact airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact. The side im- pact airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.

Side impact sensor

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Important Safety Notes on the Side Impact Airbag System Following are a number of safety points concerning this system which should al- ways be observed to ensure risk of injury is reduced in an accident.

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WARNING:

o Do not install any accessories on the side or near the side impact airbag. o Do not place any objects over the airbag or between the airbag and yourself.

o Do not place any objects (an um- brella, bag, etc.) between the front door and the front seat. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the supplemental side impact airbag inflates.

o To prevent unexpected deployment of the side impact airbag that may result in personal injury, avoid im- pact to the side impact sensor when the ignition key is on.

WARNING:

o The side impact airbag is supple- mental to the driver's and the passenger's seat belt systems and is not a substitute for them. There- fore your seat belts must be worn at all times while the vehicle is in mo- tion. The airbags deploy only in cer- tain side impact conditions severe enough to cause significant injury to the vehicle occupants.

o For best protection from the side impact airbag system and to avoid being injured by the deploying side impact airbag, both front seat occu- pants should sit in an upright posi- tion with the seat belt properly fas- tened. The driver's hands should be placed on the steering wheel at the 9:00 and 3:00 positions. The passenger's arms and hands should be placed on their laps.

o Do not use any accessory seat cov-

ers. Use of seat covers could reduce or prevent the effectiveness of the sys- tem.

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Curtain Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Important Safety Notes for Curtain Airbag Systems Following are a number of safety points concerning this system which should al- ways be observed to ensure risk of injury is reduced in an accident.

! WARNING:

o Before installing child restraints , always refer to “Child Restraint Sys- tem” section to ensure correct in- stallation and that occupant protec- tion is maximized.

o Make sure that the occupant does not have any body parts (head, arms & legs) protruding outside the re- straining system. An inflating airbag that strikes an infant or child could cause serious injury.

o Ensure the opening for the Curtain Airbag System remains unob- structed at all times, so that the airbags can inflate properly if needed.

B990C01MC Curtain airbags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the front and rear doors. They are designed to help protect the heads of the front seat occu- pants and the rear outboard seat occu- pants in certain side impact collisions.

The curtain airbags are designed to de- ploy only during certain side impact col- lisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and impact. The curtain airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations, collisions from the front or rear of the vehicle or in most rollover situations.

! WARNING:

o The space between the occupant and the curtain airbag must never be occupied by children, passengers or pets. Occupants should never lean out or have any parts of their body protruding from the window while the engine is running.

o Do not move the sun visor out to cover the side window if there is an item attached to it such as a garage door remote control, pens, air fresh- eners or the like. These objects could cause injury if the Curtain Airbag is deployed.

o Do not install sun blinds to the rear doors, these must not obstruct or impair the airbag in any way.

o Do not install any accessories or children’s toys in the Curtain Airbag deployment zones, as this may im- pair the operation of the system or throw parts of them into the vehicle cabin causing injury to occupants if the system is deployed.

! WARNING:

o To maintain the integrity of the Cur- tain Airbag system, any work, re- moval or installation of the airbag and associated components (such as roof lining and side trims) should only be performed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.

B240C02NF-AAT

SRS Care The SRS is virtually maintenance-free and there are no parts you can safely service by yourself. If the SRS "AIR BAG" warning light does not illuminate, or con- tinuously remains on, have your vehicle immediately inspected by your Hyundai dealer.

Any work on the SRS system, such as removing, installing, repairing, or any work on the steering wheel must be performed by a qualified Hyundai technician. Im- proper handling of the SRS system may result in serious personal injury.

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WARNING:

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

o Modification to SRS components or wiring, including the addition of any kind of badges to the pad covers or modifications to the body structure, can adversely affect SRS perfor- mance and lead to possible injury. o For cleaning the airbag pad covers, use only a soft, dry cloth or one which has been moistened with plain water. Solvents or cleaners could adversely affect the airbag covers and proper deployment of the sys- tem.

! WARNING:

o If your car was flooded and has soaked carpeting or there is water on the floor, do not start the engine; have the car towed to an authorized Hyundai dealer.

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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 inflate.

o If the airbags inflate, 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 re- sult in injury, due to accidental infla- tion of the airbags or by rendering the SRS inoperative.

o If components of the airbag system must be discarded, or if the vehicle must be scrapped, certain safety precautions must be observed. Your Hyundai dealer knows these precau- tions and can give you the neces- sary information. Failure to follow these precautions and procedures could increase the risk of personal injury.

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Additional Safety Precautions o Never let passengers ride in the cargo area (trunk) or on top of a folded-down back seat. All occupants should sit upright, fully back in their seats with their seat belts on and their feet on the floor.

o Passengers should not move out of or change seats while the vehicle is moving. A passenger who is not wear- ing a seat belt during a crash or emer- gency stop can be thrown against the inside of the vehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle.

o Each seat belt is designed to re- strain one occupant. If more than one person uses the same seat belt, they could be seriously injured or killed in a collision.

o Do not use any accessories on seat belts. Devices claiming to improve oc- cupant comfort or reposition the seat belt can reduce the protection pro- vided by the seat belt and increase the chance of serious injury in a crash.

o Passengers should not place hard or sharp objects between themselves and the airbags. Carrying hard or sharp objects on your lap or in your mouth can result in injuries if an airbag inflates.

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Adding Equipment to or Modifying Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle. If you modify your vehicle by changing your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or ride height, this may adversely affect the operation of your vehicle's airbag system.

! WARNING:

o Sitting improperly or out of position can cause occupants to be shifted too close to a deploying airbag, strike the interior structure or be thrown from the vehicle resulting in serious injury or death.

o Always sit upright with the seatback in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with your seat belt on, legs comfortably extended and your feet on the floor.

o Keep occupants away from the airbag covers. All occupants should sit up- right, fully back in their seats with their seat belts on and their feet on the floor. If occupants are too close to the airbag covers, they could be injured if the airbags inflate.

o Do not attach or place objects on or near the airbag covers. Any object attached to or placed on the front or side impact airbag covers could inter- fere with the proper operation of the airbags.

o Do not modify the front seats. Modi- fication of the front seats could inter- fere with the operation of the supple- mental restraint system sensing com- ponents or side impact airbags.

o Do not place items under the front seats. Placing items under the front seats could interfere with the opera- tion of the supplemental restraint sys- tem sensing components and wiring harnesses.

o Never hold an infant or child on your lap. The infant or child could be seri- ously injured or killed in the event of a crash. All infants and children should be properly restrained in appropriate child safety seats or seat belts in the rear seat.

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND INDICATOR LIGHTS