2010 Hyundai Elantra Owners Manual

Engine coolant temperature warning light (If equipped)

Air bag warning light (If equipped)

Cruise indicator (If equipped)

Cruise SET indicator (If equipped)

ESC

ESC OFF

ESC indicator (If equipped)

Trunk lid open warning light

ESC OFF indicator (If equipped)

ABS warning light (If equipped)

Parking brake & Brake fluid warning

Engine oil pressure warning

Low fuel level warning

Low washer fluid level warning indicator

Electronic power steering (EPS) system warning light

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction indicator (if equipped)

* For more detailed explanations, refer to section 4, “Instrument cluster”.

Introduction

Low tire pressure telltale (If equipped)

Automatic transaxle position indicator light (If equipped)

Manual transaxle shift indicator (If equipped)

ECO

ECO indicator (If equipped)

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Your vehicle at a glance

Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3

Your vehicle at a glance

INTERIOR OVERVIEW

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1. Door lock/unlock button ............................4-8
2. Outside rearview mirror control switch ......4-36
3. Central door lock switch ...........................4-9
4. Power window lock switch ......................4-17
5. Power window switches..........................4-14
6. Trunk lid release button ..........................4-12
7. Fuse box ..................................................7-46
8. ESC OFF button*....................................5-21
9. Instrument panel illumination..................4-39
10. Steering wheel tilt .................................4-28
11. Hood release lever ...............................4-18
12. Brake pedal ..........................................5-16
13. Accelerator pedal....................................5-6
14. Parking brake lever...............................5-18
* : if equipped

OHD010001L

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

Your vehicle at a glance

1. Driver’s air bag................................3-39
2. Light control / Turn signals ..............4-57
3. Instrument cluster ...........................4-38
4. Wiper/Washer..................................4-61
5. Auto cruise controls* .......................5-26
6. Ignition switch ...................................5-4
7. Steering wheel ................................4-27
8. Digital clock ........................................4-89
9. Audio controls* .......................4-93, 4-98
10. Climate control system* ................4-66
11. Hazard warning flasher switch......4-57
12. Seat warmer* ..................................3-7
13. Shift lever ........................................5-7
14. Cigar lighter...................................4-87
15. Power outlet ..................................4-89
16. Ashtray ..........................................4-87
17. Passenger’s air bag ......................3-40
18. Storage compartment ...................4-85
19. Vent controls ........................4-69, 4-78
20. Glove box ......................................4-85
* : if equipped

OHD010002N

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Seat / 3-2
Seat belts / 3-12
Child restraint system / 3-22
Airbag-advanced supplemental restraint

system / 3-30

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SEAT

Front seat (1) Forward and backward (driver seat) (2) Seatback angle (driver seat) (3) Seat cushion height (driver seat)* (4) Seat warmer (driver seat)* (5) Headrest (driver seat) (6) Forward and backward (passenger

seat)

(7) Seatback angle (passenger seat) (8) Headrest (passenger seat) (9) Seat warmer (passenger seat)*

Rear seats (10) Center armrest* (11) Headrest (12) Seatback folding lever

* if equipped

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OHD036001

WARNING - Loose objects Loose objects in the driver’s foot area could interfere with the opera- tion of the foot pedals, possibly causing an accident. Do not place anything under the front seats.

WARNING - Uprighting

seat

When you return the seatback to its upright position, hold the seatback and return it slowly and be sure there are no other occupants around the seat. If the seatback is returned without being held and controlled, the back of the seat could spring forward resulting in accidental injury to a person struck by the seatback.

WARNING - Driver’s seat

(cid:129) Never attempt to adjust seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident causing death, serious injury, or property dam- age.

(cid:129) Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position of the seatback. Storing items against a seatback or in any other way interfering with proper locking of a seatback could result in serious or fatal injury in a sudden stop or collision.

(cid:129) Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap por- tion of the seat belt snug and low across the hips. This is the best position to protect you in case of an accident.

(cid:129) In order to avoid unnecessary and perhaps severe air bag injuries, always sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while maintaining comfortable control of the vehicle. It is recom- mended that your chest is at least 10 inches (250 mm) away from the steering wheel.

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OHD036002

Front seat adjustment Forward and backward To move the seat forward or backward: 1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever under the front edge of the seat cush- ion up and hold it.

2. Slide the seat to the position you

desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the

seat is locked in place.

WARNING

After adjusting the seat, always check that it is securely locked into place by attempting to move the seat forward or reverse without using lever. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver's seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle result- ing in an accident.

lock release

the

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WARNING - Driver respon- sibility for front seat pas- senger

Riding in a vehicle with a front seat- back reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an accident. If a front seat is reclined during an accident, the occupant’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt applying great force to the unprotected abdomen. Serious or fatal internal injuries could result. The driver must advise the front passenger to keep the seatback in an upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion.

OHD036004
Seat cushion height (for driver’s seat) To change the height of the seat cushion, push the lever located on the outside of the seat cushion up or down. • To lower the seat cushion, push the

lever down several times.

(cid:129) To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever

up several times.

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OHD036003

Seatback angle To recline the seatback: 1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on the seatback recline lever located on the outside of the seat at the rear.

2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the position you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever MUST return to its original position for the seatback to lock.)

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OMG038400

Headrest The driver's and front passenger's seats are equipped with a headrest for the occupant's safety and comfort. The headrest not only provides comfort for the driver and front passenger, but also helps to protect the head and neck in the event of a collision.

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HNF2041-1

Active headrest (if equipped) The active headrest is designed to move forward and upward during a rear impact. This helps to prevent the driver's and front passenger’s head from moving backward and thus helps prevent neck injuries.

WARNING

(cid:129) For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the center of gravity of most peo- ple's head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes. Also, adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible. For this reason, the use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended.

(cid:129) Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed as severe injury to the occupants may occur in the event of an accident. Headrests may provide protec- tion against neck injuries when properly adjusted.

(cid:129) Do not adjust the headrest posi- tion of the driver's seat while the vehicle is in motion.

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OHD036005

OHD036006

OHD039007

Forward and backward adjustment (if equipped) The headrest may be adjusted forward to three different positions by pulling the headrest forward. To adjust the headrest backward, pull it fully forward to the far- thest position and release it. Adjust the headrest so that it properly supports the head and neck.

Adjusting the height up and down To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (1). To lower the head- rest, push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest support and lower the headrest to the desired position (3).

Removal To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release button (1) while pulling upward (2). To reinstall the headrest, put the head- rest poles (3) into the holes while press- ing the release button (1). Then adjust it to the appropriate height.

WARNING

Make sure the headrest locks in position after adjusting it to proper- ly protect the occupants.

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CAUTION

(cid:129) When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such as thinner,benzene,alcohol or gaso- line. Doing so may damage the surface of the heater or seats.

(cid:129) To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place blankets, cushions or seat covers on the seats while the seat warmer is in operation.

(cid:129) Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped with seat warmers.Damage to the seat warming components could occur.

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WARNING - Seat warmer

burns

Passengers should use extreme caution when using seat warmers due to the possibility of excess heating or burns. In particular, the driver must exercise extreme care for the following types of passen- gers: 1. Infants, children, elderly or hand- icapped persons, or hospital out- patients

2. Persons with sensitive skin or

those that burn easily

3. Fatigued individuals 4. Intoxicated individuals 5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold tablets, etc.)

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OHD036008

Seat warmer (if equipped) The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. With the ignition switch in the ON position, push either of the switches to warm the driver's seat or the front passenger's seat. During mild weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat warmer is not needed, keep the switches in the "OFF" position.

✽✽ NOTICE With the seat warmer switch in ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature.

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WARNING

For proper operation of the occu- pant classification system: (cid:129) Do not place any items cumula- tively weighing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg) in the seatback pocket or on the seat.

(cid:129) Do not hang onto the front pas-

senger seat.

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ONF039401

OHD036011

Rear seat adjustment Headrest The rear seat(s) is equipped with head- rests in all the seating positions for the occupant's safety and comfort. The headrest not only provides comfort for passengers, but also helps to protect the head and neck in the event of a colli- sion.

Adjusting the height up and down To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (1). To lower the head- rest, push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest support and lower the headrest to the desired position (3).

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OHD036010

Armrest (if equipped) To use the armrest, pull it forward from the seatback.

WARNING

(cid:129) For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the center of gravity of most peo- ple's head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes. Also, adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible. The use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended.

(cid:129) Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed as severe injury to an occupant may occur in the event of an accident. Headrests may provide protec- tion against severe neck injuries when properly adjusted.

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OHD039012

Removal To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release button (1) while pulling upward (2). To reinstall the headrest, put the head- rest poles (3) into the holes while press- ing the release button (1). Then adjust it to the appropriate height.

WARNING

Make sure the headrest locks in position after adjusting it to proper- ly protect the occupants.

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CAUTION

(cid:129) Make sure the engine is off, the automatic transaxle is in P or the manual transaxle is in neutral and the parking brake is applied whenever loading or unloading cargo.Vehicle may move if shift lever is inadvertently moved to another position.

(cid:129) Be careful when loading cargo into the rear passenger seats to prevent damage to the vehicle interior.

(cid:129) When cargo is loaded into the rear passenger seats,ensure the cargo is properly secured to pre- vent it from moving while driving. Unsecured cargo in the passen- ger compartment can cause dam- age to the vehicle or injury to it’s occupants.

Folding the rear seat The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle.

WARNING

The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks is to allow you to carry longer objects than could other- wise be accommodated. Never 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. This could result in serious injury or death in case of an accident or 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.

OHD036025

To fold down the rear seatback: 1. Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary, slide the front seat forward.

2. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest

position.

3. Pull out the seatback locking knob in the trunk, then fold the seat toward the front of the vehicle.

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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. Do not allow the seat belt webbing or buckle to get caught or pinched in the rear seat. Ensure that the seat- back is completely locked into its upright position by pushing on the top of the seaback. Otherwise, in an accident or sudden stop, the seat could fold down and allow cargo to enter the passenger compartment, which could result in serious injury or death.

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OHD036124L

CAUTION - Rear seat belts When returning the rear seatbacks to the upright position, remember to return the rear center shoulder belt to its proper position.

OHD036123L 4. For center shoulder belt, insert the belt webbing in the right side rear shoulder belt guide to prevent the belt from being trapped under the seat.

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

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WARNING - Cargo

Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from being thrown about the vehicle in a collision and caus- ing injury to the vehicle occupants. Special care should be taken of objects placed in the rear seats, since those may hit the front seat occupants in a frontal collision.

WARNING - Cargo loading Make sure the engine is off, the automatic transaxle is in P or the manual transaxle is in neutral and the parking brake is applied when- ever loading or unloading cargo. Failure to take these steps may allow the vehicle to move if shift lever is inadvertently moved to another position.

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SEAT BELTS Seat belt restraint system

WARNING

(cid:129) For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be used whenever the car is moving.

(cid:129) Seat belts are most effective the

when seatbacks are upright position.

in

(cid:129) Children age 12 and under must always be properly restrained in the rear seat. Never allow chil- dren to ride in the front passen- ger seat. If a child over 12 must be seated in the front seat, he/she must be properly belted and the seat should be moved as far back as possible.

(cid:129) 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 positioned midway over your shoulder across your collarbone.

(Continued)

(Continued) (cid:129) 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 twist- ed.

(cid:129) Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. If the belt webbing or hardware is dam- aged, replace it.

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Seat belt warning chime If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition key is turned ON, the seat belt warning chime sounds for approximately 6 seconds. And if the vehi- cle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h) with the seat belt unfastened, the seat belt warning chime sounds with the pattern of 6 seconds on and 24 seconds off for 11
times. The seat belt warning chime will stop if the seat belt is fastened or the vehicle speed is reduced to below 3 mph (5 km/h).

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1GQA2083

Seat belt warning Seat belt warning light If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition key is turned ON, the seat belt warning light blinks for approxi- mately 6 seconds. And if the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h) with the seat belt unfastened, the seat belt warn- ing light blinks with the pattern of 6 sec- onds on and 24 seconds off for 11
times.The seat belt warning light will stop if the seat belt is fastened or the vehicle speed is reduced to below 3 mph (5
km/h).

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B180A01NF

Seat belt - Driver’s 3-point system with emergency locking retractor To fasten your seat belt: To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tab (1) into the buckle (2). 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 por- tion is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips. If you lean for- ward 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.

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✽✽ NOTICE If you are not able to pull out the seat belt from the retractor, firmly pull the belt out and release it. Then you will be able to pull the belt out smoothly.

OHD036019
You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of 4 positions for max- imum 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 shoul- der 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 appropriate position.

To raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1). To lower it, push it down (3) while press- ing the height adjuster button (2). Release the button to lock the anchor into position. Try sliding the height adjuster to make sure that it has locked into position.

WARNING

(cid:129) Verify the shoulder belt anchor is locked into position at the appro- priate height. Never position the shoulder belt across your neck or face. Improperly positioned seat belts can cause serious injuries in an accident.

(cid:129) Failure to replace seat belts after an accident could leave you with damaged seat belts that will not provide protection in the event of another collision leading to per- sonal injury or death. Replace your seat belts after being in an accident as soon as possible.

B200A01NF

WARNING

You should place the lap belt por- tion 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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Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system with combination locking retractor To fasten your seat belt Combination retractor type seat belts are installed in the rear seat positions to help accommodate the installation of child restraint systems. Although a combina- tion retractor is also installed in the front passenger seat position, we strongly rec- ommend 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 fea- tures of both an emergency locking retractor seat belt and an automatic lock- ing 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 (Emergency Locking Retractor Type). It automatically 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 oper- ation changes to allow the belt to retract, but not to extend (Automatic Locking Retractor Type). Refer to “Using a child restraint system” in this section.

✽✽ NOTICE Although the combination retractor provides 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, allow the unbuckled seat belt to fully retract.

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B210A01NF

OED030300

To release the seat belt: The seat belt is released by pressing the release button (1) in the locking buckle. When it is released, the belt should auto- matically draw back into the retractor. If this does not happen, check the belt to be sure it is not twisted, then try again.

Pre-tensioner seat belt Your 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, where the frontal collision is severe enough, together with the air bags.

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if the occupant tries to lean forward too quickly, the seat belt retractor will lock into position. In certain frontal collisions, the pre-tensioner will activate and pull the seat belt into tighter contact against the occupant's body. If the system senses excessive seat belt tension on the driver or passenger's seat belt when the pre-tensioner activates, the load limiter inside the pre-tensioner will release some of the pressure on the affected seat belt.

1LDE3100
The seat belt pre-tensioner system con- sists mainly of the following components. Their locations are shown in the illustra- tion: 1. SRS air bag warning light 2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly 3. SRS control module

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WARNING

To obtain maximum benefit from a pre-tensioner seat belt: 1. The seatbelt must be working correctly and adjusted to the proper position. Please read and follow all of the important infor- mation and precautions about your vehicle’s occupant safety features – including seat belts and air bags – that are provided in this manual.

2. Be sure you and your passen- gers always wear seat belts and wear them properly.

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✽✽ NOTICE • Both the driver's and front passen- ger's pre-tensioner seat belts will be activated in certain frontal collisions. The pre-tensioner seat belts can be activated where the frontal collision is severe enough, together with the air bags. The pre-tensioners will not be activated if the seat belts are not being worn at the time of the collision. (if equipped)

• 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 compartment. These are normal oper- ating conditions and are not haz- ardous.

• Although it is harmless, the fine dust may cause skin irritation and should not be breathed for prolonged peri- ods. Wash all exposed skin areas thor- oughly after an accident in which the pre-tensioner seat belts were activat- ed.

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CAUTION

(cid:129) Because the sensor that activates the SRS air bag is connected with the pre-tensioner seat belt, the SRS air bag 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.

(cid:129) If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not working properly, this warning light will illuminate even if there is no malfunction of the SRS air bag. If the SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate when the igni- tion key is turned to "ON",or if it remains illuminated after illumi- nating for approximately 6 sec- onds,or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven, please have an authorized Hyundai deal- er inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt or SRS air bag system as soon as possible.

WARNING

(cid:129) Pre-tensioners are designed to operate only one time. After acti- vation, 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.

(cid:129) The pre-tensioner seat belt assembly mechanisms become hot during activation. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies for several minutes after they have been activated.

(cid:129) Do not attempt to inspect or replace the pre-tensioner seat belts yourself. This must be done by an authorized Hyundai dealer. (cid:129) Do not strike the pre-tensioner

seat belt assemblies.

(cid:129) Do not attempt to service or repair the pre-tensioner seat belt system in any manner.

(Continued)

(Continued) (cid:129) Improper handling of the pre-ten- sioner seat belt assemblies, and failure to heed the warnings not to strike, modify, inspect, replace, service or repair the pre-tension- er seat belt assemblies may lead to improper operation or inadver- tent activation and serious injury. (cid:129) Always wear the seat belts when driving or riding in a motor vehi- cle.

(cid:129) If the vehicle or pre-tensioner seat belt must be discarded, con- tact an authorised Hyundai deal- er.

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Seat belt precautions

WARNING

All occupants of the vehicle must wear their seat belts at all times. Seat belts and child restraints reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries for all occupants in the event of a collision or sudden stop. Without a seat belt, occupants could be shifted too close to a deploying air bag, strike the interior structure or be thrown from the vehicle. Properly worn seat belts greatly reduce these hazards. Even with advanced air bags, unbelted occupants can be severe- ly injured by a deploying air bag. Always the precautions about seat belts, air bags and occu- pant seating contained in this man- ual.

follow

Infant or small child All 50 states have child restraint laws.You should be aware of the specific require- ments in your state. Child and/or infant seats must be properly placed and installed in the rear seat. For more infor- mation about the use of these restraints, refer to “Child restraint system” in this section.

WARNING

Every person in your vehicle needs to be properly restrained at all times, including infants and chil- dren. Never hold a child in your arms or lap when riding in a vehi- cle. The violent forces created dur- ing a crash will tear the child from your arms and throw the child against the interior. Always use a child restraint appropriate for your child's height and weight.

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✽✽ NOTICE 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 require- ments of the the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Before buying any child restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets Federal 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. Refer to “Child restraint system” in this section.

Larger children 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 system in the rear seat. If a larger child (over age 12) 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 12 should be restrained securely in the rear seat. NEVER place a child under the age of 12 in the front seat. NEVER place a rear facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle.

If the shoulder belt portion slightly touch- es the child’s neck or face, try placing the child closer to the center of the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still touches their face or neck they need to be returned to a child restraint system.

WARNING - Shoulder belts on small children

(cid:129) Never allow a shoulder belt to be in contact with a child’s neck or face while the vehicle in motion.

is

(cid:129) If seat belts are not properly worn and adjusted on children, there is a risk of death or serious injury.

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Restraint of pregnant women Pregnant women should wear lap/shoul- der belt assemblies whenever possible according to specific recommendations by their doctors. The lap portion of the belt should be worn AS SNUGLY AND LOW AS POSSIBLE.

WARNING - Pregnant

women

Pregnant women must never place the lap portion of the safety belt over the area of the abdomen where the fetus is located or above the abdomen where the belt could crush the fetus during an impact.

Injured person A seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. When this is necessary, you should con- sult a physician for recommendations.

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.

Do not lie down To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident and to achieve max- imum effectiveness of the restraint sys- tem, 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 protec- tion if the person is lying down in the rear seat or if the front seat is in a reclined position.

WARNING

Riding with a reclined seatback increases your chance of serious or fatal injuries in the event of a col- lision or sudden stop. The protec- tion of your restraint system (seat belts and air bags) is greatly reduced by reclining your seat. Seat belts must be snug against your hips and chest to work proper- ly. The more the seatback is reclined, the greater the chance that an occupant's hips will slide under the lap belt causing serious internal injuries or the occupant's neck could strike the shoulder belt. Drivers and passengers should always sit well back in their seats, properly belted, and with the seat- backs upright.

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Care of seat belts Seat belt systems should never be disas- sembled or modified. In addition, care should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hardware 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 care- ful not to damage the seat belt web- bing or buckle. Be sure that the webbing or buckle does not get caught or pinched in the rear seat. A seat belt with damaged webbing or buckle will not be as strong and could possibly fail during a colli- sion or sudden stop, resulting in serious injury.

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Periodic inspection It is recommended that all seat belts be inspected periodically for wear or dam- age of any kind. Parts of the system that are damaged should be replaced as soon as possible.

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.

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 questions concern- ing seat belt operation should be directed to an authorized Hyundai dealer.

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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, sudden stop or sudden maneuver. According to accident statis- tics, 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. 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 require- ments of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (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 tether anchor and/or LATCH anchors (if equipped). 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 man- ufacturer when the child restraint system.

installing

WARNING

(cid:129) 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 air bag 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.

(cid:129) A seat belt or child restraint sys- tem can become very hot if it is left in a closed vehicle on a sunny day, even if the outside tempera- ture does not feel hot. Be sure to check the seat cover and buckles before placing a child there.

(cid:129) When the child restraint system is not in use, store it in the trunk or fasten it with a seat belt so that it will not be thrown forward in the case of a sudden stop or an accident.

(cid:129) Children may be seriously injured or killed by an inflating air bag. All children, even those too large for child restraints, must ride in the rear seat.

WARNING

To reduce the chance or serious or fatal injuries: (cid:129) Children of all ages are safer when restrained in the rear seat. A child riding in the front passen- ger seat can be forcefully struck by an inflating air bag resulting in serious or fatal injuries.

(cid:129) Always follow the instructions for installation and use of the child restraint maker.

(cid:129) Always make sure the child seat is secured properly in the car and your child is securely restrained in the child seat.

(cid:129) 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 interior.

(cid:129) Never put a seat belt over your- self and a child. During a crash, the belt could press deep into the child causing serious internal injuries.

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resulting

(Continued) (cid:129) Never leave children unattended in a vehicle – not even for a short time. The car can heat up very quickly, in serious injuries to children inside. Even very young children may inadver- tently cause the vehicle to move, entangle themselves in the win- dows, or lock themselves or oth- ers inside the vehicle.

(cid:129) Never allow two children, or any two persons, to use the same seat belt.

(cid:129) Children often squirm and repo- improperly. sition themselves Never let a child ride with the shoulder belt under their arm or behind their back. Always proper- ly position and secure children in rear seat.

(cid:129) Never allow a child to stand-up or kneel on the seat or floorboard of a moving vehicle. During a colli- sion or sudden stop, the child can be violently thrown against the vehicles interior, resulting in serious injury.

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(Continued) (cid:129) Never use an infant carrier or a child safety seat that "hooks" over a seatback, it may not pro- vide adequate security in an acci- dent.

(cid:129) Seat belts can become very hot, especially when the car is parked in direct sunlight. Always check seat belt buckles before fasten- ing them over a child.

(cid:129) 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 vehicle.

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Rearward-facing child restraint system

Forward-facing child restraint system

CRS09

WARNING

Never place a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, because of the danger that an inflating passenger-side air bag could impact the rear-facing child restraint and kill the child.

HNF1008

Using a child restraint 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 man- ufacturer's instructions. It is further required that the seat be placed in the vehicle's rear seat. Your vehicle is provid- ed with child restraint hook holders for installing the child seat or infant seat. 24

E2MS103005

Placing a passenger seat belt into the auto lock mode The auto lock mode will help prevent the normal movement of the child in the vehi- cle from causing the seat belt to loosen and compromise the child restraint sys- tem. To secure a child restraint system, use the following procedure. To install a child restraint system on the outboard or center rear seats, do the fol- lowing: 1. Place the child restraint system in the seat and route the lap/shoulder belt around or through the restraint, follow- ing restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure the seat belt web- bing is not twisted.

the

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E2BLD310
2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch into the buckle. Listen for the distinct “click” sound.

Position the release button so that it is easy to access in case of an emergency.

MMSA3028
3. Pull the shoulder portion of the seat belt all the way out. When the shoulder portion of the seat belt is fully extend- ed, it will shift the retractor to the “Auto Lock” (child restraint) mode.

MMSA3029
4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion of the seat belt to retract and listen for an audible “clicking” or “ratcheting” sound. This indicates that the retractor is in the “Auto Lock” mode. If no distinct sound is heard, repeat steps 3 and 4.

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 prop- erly restrained in the child restraint. Always follow the child seat manu- facturer’s instructions for installa- tion and use.

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MMSA3030
5. Remove as much slack from the belt as possible by pushing down on the child restraint system while feeding the shoulder belt back into the retractor.

6. Push and pull on the child restraint system to confirm that the seat belt is holding it firmly in place. If it is not, release the seat belt and repeat steps 2 through 6.

7. Double check that the retractor is in the “Auto Lock” mode by attempting to pull more of the seat belt out of the retractor. If you cannot, the retractor is in the “Auto Lock” mode.

To remove the child restraint, press the release button on the buckle and then pull the lap/shoulder belt out of the restraint and allow the seat belt to retract fully.

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WARNING - Auto lock

mode

The lap/shoulder belt automatically returns to the “emergency lock mode” whenever the belt is allowed to retract fully. Therefore, the pre- ceding seven steps must be fol- lowed each time a child restraint is installed. If the retractor in the Automatic Locking mode, the child restraint can move when your vehi- cle turns or stops suddenly. A child can be seriously injured or killed if the child restraint is not properly anchored to the car, including set- ting the retractor to the Automatic Locking mode.

is not

When the seat belt is allowed to retract to its fully stowed position, the retractor will automatically switch from the “Auto Lock” mode to the emergency lock mode for normal adult usage.

1JBA3052

Securing a child restraint seat with “Tether Anchor”system Child restraint hook holders are located on the shelf behind the rear seats.

WARNING

When using the vehicle's "Tether Anchor" 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 securely in their seat belt buckles and the seat belt webbing must be retracted 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.

2GHA3300
1. Route the child restraint seat strap

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

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

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WARNING - Tether strap

(cid:129) A child can be seriously injured or killed in a collision if the child restraint properly anchored. Always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions for installation and use.

not

is

(cid:129) Never mount more than one child restraint to a single tether or to a single lower anchorage point.The increased load caused by multi- ple seats may cause the tethers or anchorage points to break, causing serious injury or death.

WARNING - Child restraint

check

Check that the child restraint sys- tem is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Incorrectly fitted child restraints may swing, twist, tip or separate causing death or serious injury.

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WARNING - Child restraint anchorage

(cid:129) Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circum- stances are they to be used for adult seat belts or harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.

(cid:129) The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor.

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Lower Anchor Position Indicator

Lower Anchor

OHD038900
Child restraint symbols are located on the left and right rear seat backs to indi- cate the position of the lower anchors for child restraints.

B230D01NF

Child seat lower anchors Some child seat manufacturers make child restraint seats that are labeled as LATCH or LATCH-compatible child restraint 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 restraint seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the child seat in the rear seats.

WARNING

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 securely in their seat belt buckles and the seat belt webbing must be retracted 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.

WARNING

Install the child restraint seat fully rearward against the seatback with the seatback reclined two positions from the most upright latched posi- tion.

LATCH anchors have been provided in your vehicle. The LATCH anchors are located in the left and right outboard rear seating positions. Their locations are shown in the illustration. There is no LATCH anchor provided for the center rear seating position. The LATCH anchors are located between the seatback and the seat cushion of the rear seat left and right outboard seating positions. Follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions to properly install child restraint seats with LATCH or LATCH- compatible attachments. Once you have installed the LATCH child restraint, assure that the seat is properly attached to the LATCH and tether anchors. Also, test the child restraint 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.

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CAUTION

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

WARNING

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

WARNING - LATCH lower

anchors

LATCH lower anchors are only to be used with the left and right rear outboard seating positions. Never attempt to attach a LATCH equipped seat in the center seating position. You may damage the anchors or the anchors may fail and break in a collision.

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AIR BAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Driver’s air bag

Front passenger’s air bag

Side impact air bag*

Curtain Air bag*

Side impact sensor*

Front impact sensor

Occupant classi- fication system

Driver seat position sensor

SRS control module

* : if equipped

OHD036026/OHD036023/OHD036024/OUN026109/OUN026110/OHD036125/OHD036030/OHD036029/OVQ036096N/OVQ036095N/OHD036028

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SRS components and functions The SRS consists of the following com- ponents: 1. Front Impact Sensors 2. “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” Indicator (Front passenger’s seat only)

3. SRS Air Bag Warning Light 4. Passenger's Air bag Module 5. Driver's Air Bag Module 6. SRS Control Module (SRSCM) 7. Occupant Classification System

(Front passenger's seat only)

8. Driver's Seat Track Position Sensor 9. Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat

Belt Buckle Sensors

10. Side Impact Sensors 11. Retractor Pre-tensioner Assemblies 12. Side Air Bag Modules 13. Curtain Air bag Modules * : If equipped

The SRSCM continually monitors all SRS components while the ignition switch is ON to determine if a crash impact is severe enough to require air bag deployment or pre-tensioner seat belt deployment.

The SRS air bag warning light on the instrument panel will illuminate for about 6 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, after which the air bag warning light should go out. If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunetion of the SRS. Have an authorized Hyundai dealer inspect the air bag system as soon as possible. (cid:129) The light does not turn on briefly when

you turn the ignition ON.

(cid:129) The light stays on after illuminating for

approximately 6 seconds.

(cid:129) The light comes on while the vehicle is

in motion.

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Driver’s front air bag (1)

B240B01L The air bag 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 sufficiently severe impact to the front of the vehicle, it will automatically deploy the front air bags.

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Driver’s front air bag (2)

Driver’s front air bag (3)

Passenger’s front air bag

B240B02L Upon deployment, tear seams molded directly into the pad covers will separate under pressure from the expansion of the air bags. Further opening of the covers then allows full inflation of the air bags.

B240B03L A fully inflated air bag, in combination with a properly worn seat belt, slows the driver's or the passenger's forward motion, reducing the risk of head and chest injury.

After complete inflation, the air bag immediately starts deflating, enabling the driver to maintain forward visibility and the ability to steer or operate other con- trols.

B240B05L

WARNING

(cid:129) Do not install or place any acces- sories (drink holder, cassette holder, sticker, etc.) on the front passenger's panel above the glove box in a vehicle with a pas- senger's air bag. Such objects may become dangerous projec- tiles and cause injury if the pas- senger's air bag inflates.

(cid:129) When installing a container of liq- uid air freshener inside the vehi- cle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor on the instrument panel surface. It may become a dangerous pro- jectile and cause injury if the pas- senger's air bag inflates.

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WARNING

(cid:129) If an air bag deploys, there may be a loud noise followed by a fine dust released in the vehicle. These conditions are normal and are not hazardous - the air bags are packed in this fine powder. The dust generated during air bag deployment may cause skin or eye irritation as well as aggra- vate asthma for some persons. Always wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly with lukewarm water and a mild soap after an accident in which the air bags were deployed.

(Continued)

(Continued) (cid:129) The SRS can function only when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. If the SRS air bag warn- ing 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 an authorized Hyundai dealer.

(cid:129) Before you replace a fuse or dis- connect a battery terminal, turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and remove the ignition key. Never remove or replace the air bag 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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OHD036012N

Occupant classification system Your vehicle is equipped with an occu- pant classification system in the front passenger's seat. The occupant classification system is designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated front passenger and determine if the passenger's front air bag should be enabled (may inflate) or not. The driver's front air bag is not affected or controlled by the occupant classifica- tion system.

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Main components of occupant classification system (cid:129) A detection device located under the

front passenger seat track.

(cid:129) Electronic system

to determine whether the passenger air bag sys- tems (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" indicating 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.

If the front passenger seat is occupied by a person that the system determines to be of adult size, and he/she sits properly (sitting upright with the seatback in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs com- fortably extended and their feet on the floor), 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. 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 deactivates the front passenger air bag based on these conditions.

Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly (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 (Occupant Classification System) may not function properly if the passenger takes actions which can defect the detection system. These include: (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 which reduce the passenger weight on the front seat.

(5) Improperly wearing the safety belt. (6) Reclining the seat back.

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WARNING

Riding in an improper position or placing weight on the front passen- ger's seat when it is unoccupied by a passenger adversely affects the occupant classification system (OCS).

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system

Condition

detected by the occupant classi- fication system

1. Adult *1

2. Child*2 or

child restraint system*3

3. Unoccupied

4. There is a

malfunction in the system

Indicator/Warning light

Devices

"PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator light

SRS warning

light

Front passen- ger air bag

Side air bag

Curtain air bag

Off

On

On

Off

Off

Off

Off

On

Activated

Activated

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

Activated

Deactivated

Deactivated

Activated

Activated

Activated

Activated

*1) The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.

*2) Do not allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.

*3) Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.

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OVQ036013N - Never put a heavy load in the front passenger seat or seatback pocket.

1KMN3663
- Never sit with hips shifted

towards the front of the seat.

1KMN3665
- Never place feet on the dash-

board.

OVQ036014N - Never place feet on the front pas-

senger seatback.

1KMN3662
- Never excessively recline the

front passenger seatback.

1KMN3664
- Never lean on the center console. - Never sit on one side of the front

passenger seat.

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Proper position

B990A01O When an adult is seated in the front pas- senger seat, if the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator is on, turn the igni- tion key to "LOCK" and ask the passen- ger 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. 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.

WARNING

Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indi- cator 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 passenger reposi- tions themselves properly and the car is restarted, we recommend that passenger move to the rear seat because the passenger's front air bag will not deploy. Front seat passengers must stay properly seated to avoid serious injury from a deploying air bag.

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✽✽ NOTICE The "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator illuminates for about 4 sec- onds after the ignition key 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 pas- senger after several more seconds.

WARNING

Do not put a heavy load in the front passenger seatback pocket or on the front passenger seat. Do not hang onto the front passenger seat. Do not hang any items such as seatback table on the front passen- ger seatback. Do not place feet on the front passenger seatback. Do not place any items under the front passenger seat. Any of these could interfere with proper sensor opera- tion.

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WARNING

If the occupant classification sys- tem 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 occupant classification system. If there is a malfunction of the occupant classi- fication 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 key is turned to the "ON" position, remains illuminated after approximately 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 occupant classification system and the SRS air bag system as soon as possible.

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