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SEAT BELTS

This section describes how to use the

seat belts properly. It also describes

some of the things not to do when

using seat belts.

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WARNING

• Do not wear the shoulder belt

under your arm or behind your

back.

Seat belts must be used by ALL

passengers whenever the vehi-

cle is moving.Take the following

precautions when adjusting and

wearing seat belts:

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• Never wear a seat belt over

fragile objects. If there is a

sudden stop or impact, the

seat belt can damage it.

Seat belt safety precautions

Always fasten your seat belt and

make sure all passengers have fas-

tened their seat belts before starting

any trip. Air bags (if equipped) are

designed to supplement the seat belt

as an additional safety device, but

they are not a substitute. Most coun-

tries require all occupants of a vehicle

to wear seat belts.

• ALWAYS properly restrain

children under age 13 in the

rear seats.

• Do not use the seat belt if it is

twisted. A twisted seat belt

will not protect you properly

in an accident.

• NEVER allow children to ride

in the front passenger seat. If

a child age 13 or older must be

seated in the front seat, move

the seat as far back as possi-

ble and properly restrain them

in the seat belt.

• Do not use a seat belt if the

webbing or hardware is dam-

aged.

• Do not latch the seat belt into

the buckles of other seats.

• NEVER allow an infant or child

to be carried on an occupant’s

lap.

• NEVER unfasten the seat belt

while driving. This may cause

loss of vehicle control result-

ing in an accident.

• NEVER ride with the seatback

reclined when the vehicle is

moving.

• Make sure there is nothing in

the buckle interfering with the

seat belt latch mechanism.

This may prevent the seat belt

from fastening securely.

• Do not allow children to share

a seat or seat belt.

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If the driver's seat belt is unfastened

when the ignition switch is in the ON

position or if it is unfastened after the

ignition switch is in the ON position,

the seat belt warning chime will

sound for approximately 6 seconds.

At this time, if the seat belt is fas-

tened, the chime will stop at once. (if

equipped)

Seat belt warning light

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Seat belt warning light

(for driver’s seat)

• No modifications or additions

should be made by the user

which will either prevent the

seat belt adjusting devices

from operating to remove

slack, or prevent the seat belt

assembly from being adjusted

to remove slack.

■ Type B

WARNING

As a reminder to the driver, the dri-

ver’s seat belt warning lights will illu-

minate for approximately 6 seconds

each time you place the ignition

switch in the ON position regardless

of belt fastening.

Damaged seat belts and seat

belt assemblies will not operate

properly. Always replace:

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■ Type A

• Frayed, contaminated, or dam-

aged webbing.

If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened

when the ignition switch is in the ON

position or if it is disconnected after

the ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion, the seat belt warning light will

illuminate until the belt is fastened.

As a reminder to the driver, the seat

belt warning light on the instrument

cluster will blink for approximately 6

seconds each time you place the

ignition switch in the ON position

regardless of belt fastening.

• Damaged hardware.

• The entire seat belt assembly

after it has been worn in an

accident, even if damage to

webbing or assembly is not

apparent.

If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened

after the ignition switch is in the ON

position, the seat belt warning light

will blink again for approximately 6

seconds.

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If you continue to unfasten the seat

belt and you drive over 9 km/h

(6mph), the illuminated warning light

will start to blink until you drive under

6 km/h (4mph).

Seat belt restraint system

Lap/shoulder belt

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NOTICE

If you are not able to smoothly pull

enough of the seat belt out from the

retractor, firmly pull the seat belt out

and release it. After release, you will

be able to pull the belt out smoothly.

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If you continue to unfasten the seat

belt and you drive over 20 km/h (12

mph) the seat belt warning chime will

sound for approximately 100 seconds

and the corresponding warning light

will blink.

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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 after the lap belt

portion 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 move with

you. If there is a sudden stop or

impact, the belt will lock into position.

It will also lock if you try to lean for-

ward too quickly.

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■ Front seat

Height adjustment

You can adjust the height of the

shoulder belt anchor to one of the

four different positions for maximum

comfort and safety.

The shoulder portion should be

adjusted so it lies across your chest

and midway over your shoulder near-

est the door, not over your neck.

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To adjust the height of the seat belt

anchor, lower or raise the height

adjuster into an appropriate position.

WARNING

Improperly positioned seat belts

may increase the risk of serious

injury in an accident.Take the fol-

lowing precautions when adjust-

ing the seat belt:

To raise the height adjuster, pull it up

(1). To lower it, push it down (3) while

pressing 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.

• Position the lap portion of the

seat belt as low as possible

across your hips, not on your

waist, so that it fits snugly.This

allows your strong pelvic bones

to absorb the force of the crash,

reducing the chance of internal

injuries.

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Pre-tensioner seat belt

(if equipped)

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• Position one arm under the

shoulder belt and the other over

the belt, as shown in the illus-

tration.

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 the seat

belts fit tightly against the occupant's

body in certain frontal collisions. The

pre-tensioner seat belts may be acti-

vated in crashes where the frontal col-

lision is severe enough.

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• Always position the shoulder

belt anchor into locked posi-

tion at the appropriate height.

• Never position the shoulder

belt across your neck or face.

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To release your seat belt:

Press the release button (1) in the

locking buckle.

When it is released, the belt should

automatically draw back into the

retractor. If this does not happen,

check the belt to be sure it is not twist-

ed, then try again.

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WARNING

Pre-Tensioner Seat Belts that

malfunction may not protect you

properly during an accident.

Take the following precautions:

Do not touch the pre-tensioner

seat belt assemblies for several

minutes after they have been

activated. When the pre-ten-

sioner seat belt mechanism

fires during a collision the pre-

tensioner becomes hot and can

burn you.

• Always wear your seat belt

and sit properly in your seat.

• Do not use the seat belt if it is

loose or twisted. A loose or

twisted seat belt will not pro-

tect you properly in an acci-

dent.

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When the vehicle stops suddenly, or

if the occupant tries to lean forward

too quickly, the seat belt retractor will

lock into position. In certain frontal

collisions, the pre-tensioner will acti-

vate and pull the seat belt into tighter

contact against the occupant's body.

CAUTION

• Do not place anything near the

buckle. This may adversely

affect the buckle and cause it

to function improperly.

Body work on the front area of

the vehicle may damage the

pre-tensioner seat belt system.

Therefore, we recommend that

the system be serviced by an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• Always replace your pre-ten-

sioners after activation or an

accident.

If the system senses excessive ten-

sion on the driver’s or passenger's

seat belt when the pre-tensioner acti-

vates, the load limiter inside the pre-

tensioner will release some of the

pressure on the affected seat belt. (if

equipped)

• NEVER inspect, service, repair

or replace the pre-tensioners

yourself. This must be done by

an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

• Do not hit the seat belt assem-

blies.

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NOTICE

The sensor that activates the SRS air

bag is connected with the pre–ten-

sioner seat belts. The SRS air bag

warning light on the instrument panel

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Both the driver's and front pas-

senger's pre-tensioner seat belts

may be activated in certain frontal

or side collisions or rollovers (if

equipped with rollover sensor).

The pre-tensioners will be activat-

ed even if the seat belts are not

worn at the time of the collision.

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 operating condi-

tions and are not hazardous.

Although it is non-toxic, the fine

dust may cause skin irritation and

should not be breathed for pro-

longed periods. Wash all exposed

skin areas thoroughly after an

accident in which the pre-tension-

er seat belts were activated.

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will illuminate for approximately

6

seconds after the ignition switch is

placed in the ON position, and then it

should turn off.

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If the pre-tensioner is not working

properly, the warning light will illu-

minate even if the SRS air bag is not

malfunctioning. If the warning light

does not illuminate, stays illuminated

or illuminates when the vehicle is

being driven, we recommend the pre-

tensioner seat belts and/or SRS air

bags be inspected by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer as soon as possible.

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The Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt System

consists mainly of the following com-

ponents. Their locations are shown in

the illustration above:

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1. SRS air bag warning light

2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly

3. SRS control module

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Rear center seat belt

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2. Insert the metal tab (A) into the 3. Pull the metal tab (B) and insert

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buckle (C). There will be an audi-

ble “click” when the tab locks into

the buckle. Make sure the belt is

not twisted.

the metal tab (B) into the buckle

(D). There will be an audible “click”

when the tab locks into the buckle.

Make sure the belt is not twisted.

3-point rear center seat belt

(if equipped)

To fasten the rear center seat belt:

1. Extract the metal tab from the hole

of the belt assembly cover and

slowly pull the metal tab out from

the retractor.

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The seat belt automatically adjusts to

the proper length after the lap belt

portion 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 move with

you. If there is a sudden stop or

impact, the belt will lock into position.

It will also lock if you try to lean for-

ward too quickly.

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WARNING

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To release the rear center seat 2. Insert a key or similar rigid device

When using the rear seat center

belt, you must lock all metal tabs

and buckles. If any metal tab or

buckle is not locked, it will

increase the chance of injury in

the event of collision.

belt:

into the web release hole (C). Pull

out metal tab (A) from the buckle

and allow the webbing to retract

automatically.

1. Press the release button on the

buckle (D) and remove the metal

tab (B) from the buckle (D).

CAUTION

Be sure the cargo is securely

loaded in the rear cargo area.

Not doing so may damage the

rear center seat belt in a sudden

stop or collision.

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Correct

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3. Insert the metal tab into the hole of

the belt assembly cover.

Lap belt (2-point rear center seat

belt) (if equipped)

The length must be adjusted manu-

ally so it fits snugly around your hip.

Fasten the belt and pull the loose

end to tighten the belt.

To fasten the rear center seat belt:

Insert the metal tab into the buckle.

There will be an audible "click" when

the tab locks into the buckle. Make

sure the belt is properly locked and

that the belt is not twisted.

The belt should be placed as low as

possible on your hips, not on your

waist. If the belt is too high, it could

increase the possibility of injury in an

accident.

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To release the rear center seat belt:

Stowing the rear seat belt

Press the release button (1) on the

buckle and remove the metal tab

from the buckle.

The rear seat belt buckles can be

stowed in the pocket between the

rear seatback and cushion when not

in use.

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Using the rear center seat belt

When using the rear center seat belt,

ALWAYS use the buckle with the

CENTER mark.

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Seat belt use and children

Additional seat belt safety pre-

cautions

Infant and small children

Seat belt use during pregnancy

Most countries have child restraint

laws which require children to travel

in approved child restraint devices,

including booster seats. The age at

which seat belts can be used instead

of child restraints differs among

countries, so you should be aware of

the specific requirements in your

country, and where you are travel-

ling. Infant and child restraints must

be properly placed and installed in a

rear seat. For more information refer

to the “Child Restraint Systems” in

this chapter.

The seat belt should always be used

during pregnancy. The best way to

protect your unborn child is to protect

yourself by always wearing the seat

belt.

Pregnant women should always wear

a lap-shoulder seat belt. Place the

shoulder belt across your chest, rout-

ed between your breasts and away

from your neck. Place the lap belt

below your belly so that it fits SNUGLY

across your hips and pelvic bone,

under the rounded part of the belly.

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Routing the seat belt webbing

through the rear seat belt guides will

prevent the belts from being trapped

behind or under the seats when the

rear seats are folded down.

WARNING

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death to an unborn

child during an accident, preg-

nant women should NEVER

place the lap portion of the seat

belt above or over the area of

the abdomen where the unborn

child is located.

When using the seat belt, use it

after taking it out of the guides. If

you pull the seat belt when it is

stored in the guides, it may dam-

age the guides and belt webbing.

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Small children are best protected

from injury in an accident when prop-

erly restrained in the rear seat by a

child restraint system that meets the

requirements of the Safety Standards

of your country. Before buying any

child restraint system, make sure that

it has a label certifying that it meets

Safety Standard of your country. 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

Systems” in this chapter.

Larger children

WARNING

Children under age 13 and who are

too large for a booster seat must

always occupy the rear seat and use

the available lap/shoulder belts. A

seat belt should lie across the upper

thighs and be snug across the shoul-

der and chest to restrain the child

safely. 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 and/or seat

belts in the rear seat.

ALWAYS properly restrain infants

and small children in a child

restraint appropriate for the

child’s height and weight.

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To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death to a child and

other passengers, NEVER hold a

child in your lap or arms when

the vehicle is moving.The violent

forces created during an acci-

dent will tear the child from your

arms and throw the child against

the interior of the vehicle.

If a larger child over age 13 must be

seated in the front seat, the child

must be securely restrained by the

available lap/shoulder belt and the

seat should be placed in the rear-

most position.

If the shoulder belt portion slightly

touches 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 an appropriate

booster seat.

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The more the seatback is reclined,

the greater chance the passenger’s

hips will slide under the lap belt or

the passenger’s neck will strike the

shoulder belt.

Seat belt use and injured people

WARNING

A seat belt should be used when an

injured person is being transported.

Consult a physician for specific rec-

ommendations.

• Always make sure larger chil-

dren’s seat belts are worn and

properly adjusted.

• NEVER allow the shoulder

belt to contact the child’s

neck or face.

WARNING

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.

• NEVER ride with a reclined

seatback when the vehicle is

moving.

• Do not allow more than one

child to use a single seat belt.

• Riding with a reclined seatback

increases your chance of seri-

ous or fatal injuries in the event

of a collision or sudden stop.

Do not lie down

Sitting in a reclined position when

the vehicle is in motion can be dan-

gerous. Even when buckled up, the

protections of your restraint system

(seat belts and/or air bags) is greatly

reduced by reclining your seatback.

• Drivers and passengers should

always sit well back in their

seats, properly belted, and with

the seatbacks upright.

Seat belts must be snug against your

hips and chest to work properly.

During an accident, you could be

thrown into the seat belt, causing

neck or other injuries.

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When to replace seat belts

Care of seat belts

The entire seat belt assembly or

assemblies should be replaced if the

vehicle has been involved in an acci-

dent. This should be done even if no

damage is visible. We recommend

that you consult an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

Seat belt systems should never be

disassembled or modified. In addi-

tion, care should be taken to assure

that seat belts and belt hardware are

not damaged by seat hinges, doors

or other abuse.

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Periodic inspection

All seat belts should be inspected

periodically for wear or damage of

any kind. Any damaged parts 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 solu-

tion and warm water. Bleach, dye,

strong detergents or abrasives

should not be used because they

may damage and weaken the fabric.

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