Hyundai Matrix (2007 year). Instruction

1 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI

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Pregnant Women

One Person Per Belt

WARNING:

Two people (including children) should

The use of a seat belt is recommended

Sitting in a reclined position or ly-

never attempt to use a single seat belt.

for pregnant women to lessen the

ing down when your vehicle is in

This could increase the severity of

chance of injury in an accident. When

motion can be dangerous. Even if

injuries in case of an accident.

a seat belt is used, it should be placed

you buckle up, your seat belts can't

as low and snugly as possible on the

do their job when you're reclined.

hips, not across the abdomen. For

The shoulder belt can't do its job

specific recommendations, consult a

because it won't be against your

physician.

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body. Instead, it will be in front of

Do Not Lie Down

you. In a crash you could go into it

To reduce the chance of injuries in the

with great force, receiving serious

event of an accident, and to achieve

neck or other injuries.

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maximum effectiveness of the restraint

The lap belt can't do its job either. In

Injured Person

system, all passengers should be sit-

a crash the belt could go up over

A seat belt should be used when an

ting up and the front seats should be in

your abdomen. The belt forces

injured person is being transported.

an upright position when the car is

would be applied there, not at your

When this is necessary, you should

moving. A seat belt cannot provide

strong pelvic bones.

consult a physician for recommenda-

proper protection if the person is lying

This could cause serious internal

tions.

down in the rear seat or if the front seat

injuries.

is in a reclined position.

For proper protection when the ve-

hicle is in motion, have the seatback

upright. Then sit back in the seat

and wear your seat belt properly.

See page 1-24.

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CARE OF SEAT BELTS

Keep Belts Clean and Dry

HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT

SEAT SHOULDER BELT

Seat belt systems should never be

Seat belts should be kept clean and

(If Installed)

disassembled or modified. In addition,

dry. If belts become dirty, they can be

care should be taken to assure that

cleaned by using a mild soap solution

seat belts and belt hardware are not

and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong

damaged by seat hinges, doors or

detergents or abrasives should not be

other abuse.

used because they may damage and

weaken the fabric.

WARNING:

When you return the rear seatback

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to its upright position after the rear

When to Replace Seat Belts

seatback was folded down, be care-

Entire in-use seat belt assembly or

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ful not to damage the seat belt web-

You can adjust the height of the shoul-

assemblies should be replaced if the

bing or buckle. Be sure that the

vehicle has been involved in an acci-

der belt anchor to one of 4 positions for

webbing or buckle does not get

dent. This should be done even if no

maximum comfort and safety.

caught or pinched in the rear seat.

damage is visible. Additional ques-

If the height of the adjusting seat belt is

tions concerning seat belt operation

too near your neck, you will not be

should be directed to your Hyundai

getting the most effective protection.

Dealer.

The shoulder portion should be ad-

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justed so that it lies across your chest

Periodic Inspection

and midway over your shoulder near-

It is recommended that all seat belts

est the door and not your neck.

be inspected periodically for wear or

damage of any kind. Parts of the sys-

tem that are damaged should be re-

placed as soon as possible.

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To adjust the height of the seat belt

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If there is a sudden stop or impact,

anchor, lower or raise the height ad-

SEAT BELTS

however, the belt will lock into position.

juster into an appropriate position. To

Driver's and passenger's 3-Point

It will also lock if you try to lean forward

raise the height adjuster, pull it up. To

System with Webbing Clamp

too quickly. Check to make sure that

lower it, push it down while pressing

Locking Retractor (If installed)

the belt is properly locked and that the

the height adjuster button.

belt is not twisted.

To Fasten Your Belt

Release the button to lock the anchor

into position. Try sliding the height

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adjuster to make sure that it has locked

SEAT BELTS

into position.

3-Point System with Emergency

Locking Retractor (If installed)

To Fasten Your Belt

WARNING:

o The height adjuster must be in

the locked position when the

vehicle is moving.

o The misadjustment of height of

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the shoulder belt could reduce

To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the

the effectiveness of the seat belt

retractor and insert the metal tab into

in a crash.

the buckle. There will be an audible

"click" when the tab locks into the

buckle.

The seat belt automatically adjusts to

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the proper length only after the lap belt

To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the

is adjusted manually so that it fits

retractor and insert the metal tab into

snugly around your hips. If you lean

the buckle. There will be an audible

forward in a slow, easy motion, the belt

"click" when the tab locks into the

will extend and let you move around.

buckle.

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The seat belt automatically adjusts to

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the proper length only after the lap belt

Adjusting Your Seat Belt

To Release the Seat 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, how-

ever, the belt will lock into position. It

will also lock if you try to lean forward

too quickly. Check to make sure that

the belt is properly locked and that the

belt is not twisted.

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You should place the belt as low as

The seat belt is released by pressing

possible on your hips, not on your

the release button in the locking buckle.

waist. If the belt is located too high on

When it is released, the belt should

your body, you could slide under it in

automatically draw back into the re-

case of accident or a sudden stop.

tractor.

This could result of death, serious in-

If this does not happen, check the belt

jury or property damage. Both arms

to be sure it is not twisted, then try

should not be under or over the belt.

again.

Rather, one should be over and the

other under, as shown in the illustra-

tion.

Never wear the seat belt under the arm

nearest to the door.

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SEAT BELTS

Adjusting Your Seat Belt

To Release the Seat Belt

2-Point Static Type

(Rear Seat Center) (If Installed)

To Fasten Your Seat Belt

Too

high

Correct

Shorten

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With a 2-point static type seat belt, the

When you want to release the seat

length must be adjusted manually so it

belt, press the button in the locking

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fits snugly around your body. Fasten

buckle.

the belt and pull on the loose end to

To fasten a 2-point static type belt,

tighten. The belt should be placed as

insert the metal tab into the locking

low as possible on your hips, not on

buckle. There will be an audible "click"

WARNING:

your waist. If the belt is too high, it

when the tab locks into the buckle.

The center lap belt latching mecha-

could increase the possibility of your

Check to make sure the belt is properly

nism is different from those for the

being injured in an accident.

locked and that the belt is not twisted.

rear seat shoulder belts. When fas-

tening the rear seat shoulder belts

or the center lap belt, make sure

they are inserted into the correct

buckles to obtain maximum protec-

tion from the seat belt system and

assure proper operation.

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There will be an audible "click" when the

SEAT BELTS - Center Rear Seat

tab locks in the buckle. The seat belt

3-Point System With Emergency

automatically adjusts to the proper length

WARNING:

Locking Retractor (If installed)

only after the lap belt is adjusted manu-

o When using the rear seat center

ally so that it fits snugly around your

belt, you must lock all metal tabs

hips. If you lean forward in a slow, easy

and buckles. If any metal tab or

motion, the belt will extend and let you

buckle is not locked, it will in-

move around. If there is a sudden stop

crease the chance of injury in the

or impact, the belt will lock into position.

event of collision.

It will also lock if you try to lean forward

o Never unlock the metal tab (a)

too quickly.

and the buckle (b) with the fol-

lowing exceptions.

(1)In case of folding rear

seatbacks down.

(2)If transporting an object on

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the rear seat may cause dam-

1. Before fastening the rear seat center

age to the rear seat center

belt, confirm the metal tab (a) and

belt.

buckle (b) are latched together.

o Lock the metal tab (a) and the

2. After confirming that (a) and (b) are

buckle (b) immediately after fold-

latched, pull the seat belt out of the

ing rear seatbacks up.

retractor and insert the metal tab (c)

into the buckle (d).

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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To Release the Seat Belt

(If Installed)

WARNING:

Children riding in the car should sit in

o A child restraint system must be

the rear seat and must always be

placed in the rear seat. Never

properly restrained to minimize the

install a child or infant seat on

risk of injury in an accident, sudden

the front passenger's seat.

stop or sudden maneuver. According

Should an accident occur and

to accident statistics, children are safer

cause the passenger side airbag

when properly restrained in the rear

to deploy, it could severely in-

seats than in the front seat. Larger

jure or kill an infant or child seated

children not in a child restraint should

in an infant or child seat. Thus,

use one of the seat belts provided.

only use a child restraint in the

You are required by law to use safety

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rear seat of your vehicle.

restraints for children. If small children

When you want to release the seat

o Since a safety belt or child re-

ride in your vehicle you must put them

belt, press the button in the locking

straint system can become very

in a child restraint system (safety seat).

buckle.

hot if it is left in a closed vehicle,

Children could be injured or killed in a

be sure to check the seat cover

crash if their restraints are not properly

and buckles before placing a

secured. For small children and ba-

child there.

WARNING:

bies, a child seat or infant seat must be

o When the child restraint system

The center belt latching mechanism

used. Before buying a particular child

is not in use, fasten it with a

is different from those for the rear

restraint system, make sure it fits your

safety belt so that it will not be

seat shoulder belts. When fasten-

car and seat belts, and fits your child.

thrown forward in the case of a

ing the rear seat shoulder belts or

Follow all the instructions provided by

sudden stop or an accident.

the rear seat center belt, make sure

the manufacturer when installing the

they are inserted into the correct

child restraint system.

buckles to obtain maximum protec-

tion from the seat belt system and

assure proper operation.

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o Children who are too large to be in

o Never allow a child to stand up or

Installation on Center Rear Seats

a child restraint should will sit in

kneel on the seat.

2 Point static type

the rear seat and be restrained

o Never use an infant carrier or

with the available lap/shoulder

child safety seat that "hooks"

belts. Never allow children to ride

over a seatback; it may not pro-

in the front passenger seat.

vide adequate security in an ac-

o Always make sure that the shoul-

cident.

der belt portion of the outboard

o Never allow a child to be held in

lap/shoulder belt is positioned

a person's arms while they are in

midway over the shoulder, never

a moving vehicle, as this could

across the neck or behind the

result in serious injury to the

back. Moving the child closer to

child in the event of an accident

the center of the vehicle may help

or a sudden stop. Holding a child

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provide a good shoulder belt fit.

in a moving vehicle does not

3 Point type

The lap belt portion of the lap/

provide the child with any means

shoulder belt or the center seat

of protection during an accident,

lap belt must always be posi-

even if the person holding the

tioned as low as possible on the

child is wearing a seat belt.

child's hips and as snug as pos-

o If the child restraint seat is not

sible.

anchored properly, the risk of a

o If the seat belt will not properly fit

child being seriously injured or

the child, Hyundai recommends

killed in a collision greatly in-

the use of an approved booster

creases.

seat in the rear seat in order to

raise the child's seating height

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so that the seat belt will properly

Use the center seat belt for the rear to

fit the child.

secure the child restraint system as

illustrated.

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After installation of the child restraint

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If you need to tighten the belt, pull more

system, rock the child seat back and

Installation on the Outboard Rear

webbing toward the retractor. When you

forth, and side to side to ensure that it

Seats

unbuckle the seat belt and allow it to

is properly secured by the seat belt.

retract, the retractor will automatically

If the child seat moves, readjust the

revert back to its normal seated pas-

length of the seat belt. Then, if

senger emergency locking usage con-

equipped, insert the child restraint

dition.

tether strap hook into the child re-

straint hook holder and tighten to se-

NOTE:

cure the seat. Always refer to the child

o Before installing the child re-

restraint system manufacturer's rec-

straint system, read the instruc-

ommendation before installing the child

tions supplied by the child re-

restraint system in your vehicle.

straint system manufacturer.

o If the seat belt does not operate

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as described, have the system

To install a child restraint system on the

checked immediately by your

outboard rear seats, extend the shoul-

authorized Hyundai dealer.

der/lap belt from its retractor. Buckle

the seat belt and allow the seat belt to

take up any slack. Make sure that the

WARNING:

lap portion of the belt is tight around the

Do not install any child restraint sys-

child restraint system and the shoulder

tem in the front passenger seat.

portion of the belt is positioned so that

Should an accident occur and cause

it cannot interfere with the child's head

the passenger's side airbag to de-

or neck. After installation of the child

ploy, it could severely injure or kill

restraint system, try to move it in all

an infant or child seated in an infant

directions to be sure the child restraint

or child seat. Therefore, only use a

system is securely installed.

child restraint system in the rear

seat of your vehicle.

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Using a Child Restraint System

Securing a Child Restraint Sys-

with "Tether Anchorage"System

tem with "Tether Anchorage"

System

Cover, Child Restraint

Three child restraint hook holders are

Hook Holder

located on the vertical back panel (be-

hind rear bumper bar).

Bolt, Holder (5/16"-30 mm)

Washer, Conical Spring

1. Route the child restraint seat strap

over the seatback.

Covering shelf

Holder, Child Restraint Hook

For vehicles with adjustable head-

Spacer (10 mm), Child

rest, route the tether strap under the

Restraint Hook Holder

headrest and between the headrest

Retainer Washer

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posts, otherwise route the tether

strap over the top of the seatback.

For small children and babies, the use

Attaching clip

of a child seat or infant seat is strongly

recommended. This child seat or in-

fant seat should be of appropriate size

Back panel

for the child and should be installed in

accordance with the manufacturer's

instructions. It is further recommended

that the seat be placed in the vehicle's

Front of Vehicle

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rear seat since this can make an im-

2. Connect the tether strap hook to the

portant contribution to safety. Your

child restraint hook holder and

vehicle is provided three child restraint

tighten to secure the seat.

hook holders for installing the child

seat or infant seat.

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Römer ISOFIX GR1 and the Römer

Securing a Child Restraint Sys-

Duo ISOFIX / Britax Duo ISOFIX is

WARNING:

tem with "ISOFIX" System and

approved according to the requirement

To install the child restraint seat,

"Tether Anchorage" System

ECE-R44. This seat has been tested

for safety reasons the Seat should

extensively by Hyundai and is recom-

be positioned rearmost with the

mended for your Hyundai.

seatback in a vertical position, not

reclined.

NOTE:

At present, this seat is the only one

complying with that provision. In

case that other manufacturers will

furnish proof of a respective certifi-

cation, Hyundai is going to evalu-

ate this seat carefully and will give

a recommendation provided that

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seat complies to the law. Please ask

ISOFIX is a standardised method of

your Hyundai dealer in this respect.

fitting child seats that eliminates the

need to use the standard adult seat

belt to secure the seat in the vehicle.

This enables a much more secure and

positive location with the added benefit

of easier and quicker installation.

An ISOFIX-seat can only be installed if

it has vehicle-specific approval in ac-

cordance with the requirements of

ECE-R44. For your Hyundai, the

Hyundai ISOFIX GR1 / Hyundai Duo /

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NOTE:

2. Connect the tether strap hook to the

An ISOFIX-child-seat can only be

child restraint hook holder and tighten

ISOFIX

Anchor

installed if the seat has a vehicle-

to secure the seat. Refer to "Secur-

specific approval according to ECE-

ing a Child Restraint System with the

R44. Before using the ISOFIX-child-

Tether Anchorage System" on page

seat, which was bought for another

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car, ask your Hyundai-dealer

whether this seat-type is approved

and recommended for your

WARNING:

Hyundai.

o Do not install a child restraint seat

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at the center of the rear seat using

To secure the child restraint seat

the vehicle's outboard rear seat

On each side of the rear seat, between

ISOFIX anchors. The ISOFIX an-

the cushion and backrest, are located

chors are only provided for the left

a pair of ISOFIX anchorage points

and right outboard rear seating

together with a top tether mounting on

positions. Do not misuse the

the luggage compartment. During the

ISOFIX anchors by attempting to

installing, the seat has to be engaged

attach a child restraint seat in the

at the anchorage-points in a way you

middle of the rear seat to the ISOFIX

can hear it clicking (check by pulling!)

anchors. In a crash, the child re-

and has to be fixed with the Top Tether-

straint seat ISOFIX attachments

belt on the belonging point in the lug-

may not be strong enough to se-

gage-compartment. The installing and

cure the child restraint seat prop-

the use of a child-seat has to be done

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erly in the center of the rear seat

according to the installing-manual,

1. To engage the child restraint seat to

and may break, causing serious

which is added to the ISOFIX-seat,

the ISOFIX anchor, insert the child

injury or death.

while using the ISOFIX-child-seat, the

restraint seat latch into the ISOFIX

o When using the vehicle’s “ISOFIX”

rear-bench not allowed to be moved

anchor. Listen for the audible "click"

system to install a child restraint

beyond the middle position to the for-

sound.

system in the rear seat, all unused

ward direction.

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U :

Suitable for "universal" category

vehicle rear seat belt metal latch

Child Seat Restaint Suitability

restraints approved for use in this

plates or tabs must be latched

for Seat Position

group

securely in their seat belt buckles

UF : Suitable for forward-facing "uni-

Use child safety seats that have been

and the seat belt webbing must be

versal" category restraints ap-

officially approved and are appropriate

retracted behind the child restraint

proved for use in this group

to prevent the child from reaching

for your children. When using the child

L1:

Suitable for "Römer ISOFIX GR1"

safety seats, refer to the following table.

and taking hold of unretracted seat

a proved for use in this group

belts. Unlatched metal latch plates

(Approval No: E1 R44-03301133)

Seating Position

or tabs may allow the child to

X :

Seat poition not suitable for chil-

Age Group

Front

Rear

reach the unretracted seat belts

dren in this group.

Passenger

Outboard

Center

which may result in strangulation

and a serious injury or death to the

0 : Up to 10 kg

child in the child restraint.

(0 ~ 9 months)

o Do not mount more than one child

0+ : Up to 13 kg

restraint to a child restraint lower

(0 ~ 2 years)

anchorage point. The improper

I : 9kg to 18kg

increased load may cause the an-

(9 months ~

U, L1

chorage points or tether anchor to

4 years)

break, causing serious injury or

II & III : 15kg to

death.

36kg

o Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIX-com-

(4 ~ 12 years)

patible child restraint seat only

to the appropriate locations

shown in the illustration.

o Always follow the installation and

use instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the child re-

straint.

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too quickly, the seat belt retractor will

Pre-tensioner Seat Belt

lock into position. In certain frontal

(If Installed)

collisions, the pre-tensioner will acti-

To obtain maximum benefit from

vate and pull the seat belt into tighter

a pre-tensioner seat belt:

Your Hyundai vehicle is equipped with

contact against the occupant's body.

driver's and front passenger's pre-

1. The seat belt must be worn cor-

tensioner seat belts. The purpose of

The Driver's airbage-tensioner system

rectly.

the pre-tensioner is to make sure that

Passenger's

2. The seat belt must be adjusted to

the seat belts fit tightly against the

airbag

the correct position.

occupant's body in certain frontal col-

lisions.

The pre-tensioner seat belts can be

NOTE:

activated with the airbags.

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consists mainly of the following compo-

nents.

Their locations are shown in the illus-

tration.

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1. SRS airbag warning light

The pre-tensioner seat belt operates in

2. Seat belt pre-tensioner assembly

a similar same way as an Emergency

3. SRS control module

Locking Retractor (ELR) type of seat

belt. When the vehicle stops suddenly,

WARNING:

or if the occupant tries to lean forward

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o Both the driver's and front

passenger's pre-tensioner seat

o Because the sensor that activates

o Pre-tensioners are designed to

belts will be activated in certain

the SRS airbag is connected with

operate only one time. After acti-

frontal collisions. The pre-

the pre-tensioner seat belt, the

vation, pre-tensioner seat belts

tensioner seat belts can be acti-

SRS airbag warning light

must be replaced. All seat belts,

vated with the airbags. The pre-

the instrument panel wil AIRlink

of any type, should always be

tensioners will be activated un-

BAG

for approximately 6 seconds af-

replaced after they have been

der these conditions even if the

ter the ignition key has been

worn during a collision.

seat belts are not being worn at

turned to the "ON" position, and

o The pre-tensioner seat belt as-

the time of the collision.

then it should turn off.

sembly mechanisms become hot

o When the pre-tensioner seat belts

o If the pre-tensioner seat belt is

during activation. Do not touch

are activated, a loud noise may

not working properly, this warn-

the pre-tensioner seat belt as-

be heard and fine dust, which

ing light will illuminate even if

semblies for several minutes af-

may appear to be smoke, may be

there is no malfunction of the

ter they have been activated.

visible in the passenger compart-

SRS airbag system . If the SRS

o Do not attempt to inspect or re-

ment. These are normal operat-

airbag warning light does not

place the pre-tensioner seat belts

ing conditions and are not haz-

illuminate when the ignition key

yourself. This must be done by

ardous.

is turned to "ON", or if it remains

an authorized Hyundai dealer.

o Although it is harmless, the fine

illuminated after blinking for ap-

o Do not strike the pre-tensioner

dust may cause skin irritation

proximately 6 seconds, or if it

seat belt assemblies.

and should not be breathed for

illuminates while the vehicle is

o Do not attempt to service or re-

prolonged periods. Wash your

being driven, please have an au-

pair the pre-tensioner seat belt

hands and face thoroughly after

thorized Hyundai dealer inspect

system in any manner.

an accident in which the pre-

the pre-tensioner seat belts and

o Improper handling of the pre-

tensioner seat belts were acti-

SRS airbag system as soon as

vated.

possible.

CAUTION:

WARNING:

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SUPPLEMENTAL

RE-

STRAINT (AIRBAG) SYSTEM

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tection than that offered by the seat belt

tensioner seat belt assemblies, and

(If Installed)

system alone, in case of a frontal im-

failure to heed the warnings to not

Driver's Airbag

pact of sufficient severity.

strike, modify, inspect, replace,

service or repair the pre-tensioner

NOTE:

seat belt assemblies may lead to

Be sure to read information about

improper operation or inadvertent

the SRS on the labels provided on

activation and serious injury.

the backside of the sun visor and in

o Always wear seat belts when driv-

the glove box.

ing or riding in a motor vehicle.

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WARNING:

Your Hyundai is equipped with a Supple-

o As its name implies, the SRS is

mental Restraint (Airbag) System. The

designed to work with, and be

indications of the system's presence

supplemental to, the driver's and

are the letters "SRS AIR BAG" em-

the passenger's three point seat

bossed on the airbag pad cover in the

belt systems and is not a substi-

steering wheel and the passenger's side

tute for them. Therefore your seat

front panel pad above the glove box.

belts must be worn at all times

while the vehicle is in motion. In

The Hyundai SRS consists of airbags

addition, the airbags deploy only

installed under the pad covers in the

in certain frontal impact condi-

center of the steering wheel and the

tions severe enough to cause

passenger's side front panel above the

significant injury to the vehicle

glove box. The purpose of the SRS is

occupants.

to provide the vehicle's driver and/or

the front passenger with additional pro-

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o The SRS is designed to deploy the

o The driver should sit back as far as

o Do not install a child restraint sys-

airbags only when an impact is

possible while still maintaining

tem in the front passenger seat

sufficiently severe and when the

control of the vehicle. If you are

position. A child restraint system

impact angle is less than 30° from

sitting too close to the airbag, it

must never be placed in the front

the forward longitudinal axis of

can cause death or serious injury

seat. The infant or child could be

the vehicle and will not deploy in

when it inflates.

severely injured or killed by an

side, rear or rollover impacts.

o No objects should be placed over

airbag deployment in case of an

Additionally, the airbags will only

or near the airbag modules on

accident.

deploy once. Thus, seat belts

the steering wheel, instrument

o Do not allow children to ride in

must be worn at all times.

panel, and the front passenger's

the front passenger seat. If older

panel above the glove box,

children (teenagers and older)

because any such object could

must ride in the front seat, make

cause harm if the vehicle is in a

sure they are always properly

crash severe enough to cause

belted and that the seat is moved

the airbags to deploy.

back as far as possible.

o If the airbags deploy, they must

o For maximum safety protection

Rear impact

be replaced by an authorized

in all types of crashes, all occu-

Hyundai dealer.

pants including the driver should

o Do not tamper with or discon-

always wear their seat belts

nect SRS wiring, or other com-

whether or not an airbag is also

Side Impact

ponents of the SRS system. Do-

provided at their seating posi-

Rollover

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ing so could result in injury, due

tion to minimize the risk of se-

to accidental firing of the airbags

vere injury or death in the event

o Front airbags are not intended to

or by rendering the SRS inopera-

of a crash. Do not sit or lean

deploy in side-impact, rear-im-

tive.

unnecessarily close to the airbag

pact or rollover crashes. In addi-

while the vehicle is in motion.

tion, airbags will not deploy in

frontal crashes below the deploy-

ment threshold speed.

Hyundai Matrix (2007 year). Instruction - part 3