2003 Hyundai Matrix Owners Manual

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
conditions even if the seat belts are not
being worn  at the time  of the collision.
pre-tensioner  seat  belt  or  SRS  airbag
system as  soon as  possible.
Driver's airbag
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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 operat-
ing conditions  and are  not hazardous.
Although  it  is harmless,  the  fine  dust
may  cause  skin  irritation  and   should
not be  breathed for prolonged  periods.
Wash your  hands and  face thoroughly
after   an  accident   in  which   the  pre-
tensioner seat  belts were  activated.
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WARNING:
Passenger's
airbag
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Pre-tensioners are  designed to operate
only  one   time.  After   activation,   pre-
tensioner seat  belts must  be  replaced.
All  seat  belts, of  any  type,  should  al-
ways be  replaced after  they have been
worn during  a collision.
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The  pre-tensioner  seat  belt   assembly
mechanisms become hot during activa-
tion.  Do   not  touch  the   pre-tensioner
seat  belt  assemblies  for  several  min-
utes after  they have been  activated.
Do not attempt to inspect or replace the
pre-tensioner  seat belts  yourself.  This
must be done by an authorized Hyundai
dealer.
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The  seat belt  pre-tensioner  system  consists
mainly  of   the  following  components.   Their
locations are  shown in  the illustration.
CAUTION:
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Because  the sensor  that  activates  the
SRS airbag  is  connected with  the pre-
tensioner seat belt, the SRS airbag warn-
ing light   BAGAIR on the instrument panel will
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SRS airbag  warning light
Seat belt  pre-tensioner assembly
SRS control  module
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Do not strike the pre-tensioner seat belt
assemblies.
Do not  attempt to  service or repair  the
pre-tensioner  seat  belt  system  in  any
manner.
blink for approximately  6 seconds after
the ignition key  has been turned  to the
"ON" position and then it should turn off.
If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not work-
ing properly, this  warning light will illu-
minate even  if  there is  no malfunction
of the  SRS airbag system.
If the SRS airbag warning light does not
illuminate when the ignition key is turned
to  "ON",   or  if  it  remains   illuminated
after  blinking for  approximately 6  sec-
onds,  or if  it  illuminates  while the  ve-
hicle  is  being  driven,  please  have  an
authorized  Hyundai dealer  inspect  the
WARNING:
To  obtain  maximum  benefit  from  a  pre-
tensioner seat  belt:
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.  The seat  belt must  be worn correctly.
.  The  seat belt  must  be adjusted  to  the
correct position.
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Improper handling  of the  pre-tensioner
seat belt assemblies, and failure to heed
the  warnings to  not  strike, modify,  in-
spect, replace, service or repair the pre-
tensioner seat belt assemblies may lead
to  improper   operation  or  inadvertent
activation and  serious injury.
NOTE:
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Both the driver's  and front passenger's
pre-tensioner  seat   belts  will  be   acti-
vated  in certain  frontal  collisions. The
pre-tensioner  seat   belts  can  be  acti-
vated      with   the   airbags.   The   pre-
tensioners will be activated under these
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Always wear the seat belts when driving
or travelling  in a  motor vehicle.
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