2003 Hyundai Coupe Owner's Manual

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The use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recom-mended.
o Do not operate the vehicle with the head- rests removed as severe injury to an occu-pant may occur in the event of an acci-dent. Headrests may provide protectionagainst severe neck injuries when prop-erly adjusted.
B080E01F-AAT Lumbar Support Control (Driver's seat only) (If Installed) The driver's seat is equipped with adjustable lumbar support.To increase the amount of lumbar support, pullthe lever forward.To decrease it, push the lever toward the rear. B080F01F-AAT Seat Cushion Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed) To raise or lower the front part of the seat cush- ion, turn the knob forward or rearward.
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B100A01Y-AAT SEAT WARMER (If Installed) The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. With the ignition keyin the "ON" position, push either of the switchesto warm the driver's seat or the passenger's seat.During mild weather or under conditions wherethe operation of the seat warmer is not needed,keep the switches in the "OFF" position.
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B129A01F-AAT REAR SEAT POSITIONS
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WARNING: This vehicle contains two rear seating posi-tions only and a seat belt for each seatingposition. Thus, never permit more than twooccupants to ride in the rear seat because anunrestrained occupant could be seriouslyinjured or killed in the event of a vehiclecrash.

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1- 10 The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggagecapacity of the vehicle.
o To unlock the seatback, push the seatback
locking button, then pull forward on the seatback panel.
o When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it has locked intoposition by pulling and pushing on the top ofthe seatback.
B110A02S-AAT FOLDING REAR SEATBACKS
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By pulling up the walk in device lever (1) at the right-upper side of the passenger side seatback,the seatback will tilt forward. Then push the seatforward to allow the occupants to enter. Recliner Memory By pulling up the walk in device lever (1), the seatback is reclined and returned to the originalposition. WARNING: Don't drive with the passenger side seatbackreclined. It is dangerous to move it whiledriving. Be sure the seatback is caterredfirmly before driving.B130A01GK-AAT REAR SEAT ENTRY (Walk in device)The driver and front passenger's seatbacks should be tilted to enter the rear seat.
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By pulling up the walk in device lever (1) at the left-
upper side of the driver side seatback, the seatback
will tilt forward. Then pull the lock release lever (2)
up to move the seat forward.
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B099A01F-AAT BEFORE FOLDING THE REAR SEATS
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In order to prevent the shoulder belt from being damaged while folding the rear seat, the shoulderbelt must be passed through the hanger to keepit out of the way. CAUTION: Seat belts must be removed from the hangerwhen in use.

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B150C02A-AAT Larger ChildrenChildren who are too large for child restraint systems should always occupy the rear seat anduse the available lap/shoulder belts. The lapportion should be fastened snug on the hips andas low as possible. Check belt fit periodically. Achild's squirming could put the belt out of posi-tion. Children are afforded the most safety in theevent of an accident when they are restrained bya proper restraint system in the rear seat. If alarger child (over age 13) must be seated in thefront seat, the child should be securely restrainedby the available lap/shoulder belt and the seatshould be placed in the rearmost position. Chil-dren under the age of 13 should be restrainedsecurely in the rear seat. NEVER place a childunder the age of 13 in the front seat. NEVERplace a rear facing child seat in the front seat ofa vehicle. B150D01A-AAT Pregnant WomenThe use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women to lessen the chance of injury inan accident. When a seat belt is used, the lap beltportion should be placed as low and snugly aspossible on the hips, not across the abdomen.For specific recommendations, consult a physi-cian.
WARNING:The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacksis to allow you to carry longer objects thancould otherwise be accommodated. Neverallow passengers to sit on top of the foldeddown seat back while the car is moving asthis is not a proper seating position and noseat belts are available for use. This couldresult in injury in case of an accident orsudden stop. Objects carried on the foldeddown seatback should not extend higher thanthe top of the front seats. This could allowcargo to slide forward and cause injury ordamage during sudden stops.
B150A02A-GAT SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS All occupants of the vehicle should wear their
seat belts at all times. Indeed, your province'slaws may require that some or all occupants ofthe vehicle use seat belts.The possibility of injury or the severity of injury inan accident will be decreased if this elementarysafety precaution is observed. In addition, thefollowing recommendations are made: B150B01A-GAT Infant or Small Child Some countries require the use of child restraint systems for infants and small children. Whetherthis is required by law or not, it is stronglyrecommended that a child restraint seat or infantrestraint system be used for infants or small
children weighing less than 18 kilograms (40pounds).
B140A01S-AAT REAR SEAT WARNING
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For the safety of all passengers, luggage or other
cargo should not be piled higher than the top of
the seatback. In addition, do not place objects on
the rear shelf as they may move forward during braking or in an accident and strike vehiclepassengers.

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1- 12 B160D01A-AAT When to Replace Seat Belts
Entire in-use seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if the vehicle has been in-volved in an accident. This should be done evenif no damage is visible. Additional questionsconcerning seat belt operation should be direct-ed to your Hyundai Dealer.
The shoulder belt can't do its job because itwon't be against your body. Instead, it will bein front of you. In a crash you could go into itwith great force, receiving serious neck orother injuries.The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crashthe belt could go up over your abdomen. Thebelt forces would be applied there, not at yourstrong pelvic bones.This could cause serious internal injuries.For proper protection when the vehicle is inmotion, have the seatback upright. Then sitback in the seat and wear your seat beltproperly.
B160A01S-GAT CARE OF SEAT BELTS Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition, care should be taken toassure that seat belts and belt hardware are notdamaged by seat hinges, doors or other abuse. B160B01A-AAT Periodic InspectionIt is recommended that all seat belts be inspected periodically for wear or damage of any kind.Parts of the system that are damaged should bereplaced as soon as possible. B160C01A-AAT Keep Belts Clean and DrySeat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts become dirty, they can be cleaned by using amild soap solution and warm water. Bleach, dye,strong detergents or abrasives should not beused because they may damage and weaken thefabric.
B150E01A-AAT Injured PersonA seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. When this is neces-sary, you should consult a physician for recom-mendations. B150F01A-AAT One Person Per Belt Two people (including children) should never attempt to use a single seat belt. This couldincrease the severity of injuries in case of anaccident. B150G01A-AAT Do Not Lie Down To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident and to achieve maximum effectivenessof the restraint system, all passengers should besitting up and the front seats should be in anupright position when the car is moving. A seatbelt cannot provide proper protection if the per-son is lying down in the rear seat or if the frontseat is in a reclined position. WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position or lying downwhen your vehicle is in motion can be dan-gerous. Even if you buckle up, your seat beltscan't do their job when you're reclined.

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B180A02A-GAT SEAT BELTS 3-Point System with Emergency Locking RetractorTo Fasten Your Belt
B170A04A-AAT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT (If installed) You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of the 4 positions for maximumcomfort and safety.If the height of the adjusting seat belt is too nearyour neck, you will not be getting the mosteffective protection. The shoulder portion shouldbe adjusted so that it lies across your chest andmidway over your shoulder nearest the door andnot your neck.To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor, loweror raise the height adjuster into an appropriateposition. To raise the height adjuster, pull it up. Tolower it, push it down while pressing the heightadjuster button.Release the button to lock the anchor into posi-tion. Try sliding the height adjuster to make surethat it has locked into the position.
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WARNING:
o The height adjuster must be in the locked
position when the vehicle is moving.
o The misadjustment of height of the shoul- der belt could reduce the effectiveness ofthe seat belt in a crash.
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tab into the buckle. There willbe an audible "click" when the tab locks into thebuckle.The seat belt automatically adjusts to the properlength only after the lap belt is adjusted manuallyso that it fits snugly around your hips. If you leanforward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and let you move around. If there is asudden stop or impact, however, the belt will lockinto position. It will also lock if you try to leanforward too quickly. Check to make sure that thebelt is properly locked and that the belt is nottwisted. B200A01S-GAT Adjusting Your Seat Belt You should place the belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. If the belt is locatedtoo high on your body, you could slide under it incase of accident or a sudden stop. This couldresult of death, serious injury or property dam-age. Both arms should not be under or over thebelt. Rather, one should be over and the otherunder, as shown in the illustration.Never wear the seat belt under the arm nearestthe door.
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1- 14 WARNING:
o A child restraint system must be placed in
the rear seat. Never install a child or infantseat on the front passenger's seat.Should an accident occur and cause thepassenger side airbag to deploy, it couldseverely injure or kill an infant or childseated in an infant or child seat. Thus, onlyuse a child restraint in the rear seat of yourvehicle.
o Since a safety belt or child restraint sys- tem can become very hot if it is left in aclosed vehicle, be sure to check the seatcover and buckles before placing a childthere.
o When the child restraint system is not in use, store it in the trunk or fasten it with asafety belt so that it will not be thrownforward in the case of a sudden stop or anaccident.
o Children who are too large to be in a child restraint should sit in the rear seat and berestrained with the available lap/shoulderbelts. Never allow children to ride in thefront passenger seat.
o Always make sure that the shoulder belt portion of the outboard lap/shoulder beltis positioned midway over the shoulder,never across the neck or behind the back.Moving the child closer to the center of thevehicle may help provide a good shoulderbelt fit. The lap belt portion of the lap/
B210A01A-AAT To Release the Seat Belt The seat belt is released by pressing the release button in the locking buckle. When it is released,the belt should automatically draw back into theretractor.If this does not happen, check the belt to be sureit is not twisted, then try again.
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B230A03A-GAT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (If Installed) Children riding in the car should sit in the rear seat and must always be properly restrained tominimize the risk of injury in an accident, suddenstop or sudden maneuver. According to accidentstatistics, children are safer when properly re-strained in the rear seats than in the front seat.Larger children not in a child restraint should useone of the seat belts provided.You are required by law to use safety restraintsfor children. If small children ride in your vehicleyou must put them in a child restraint system(safety seat).Children could be injured or killed in a crash iftheir restraints are not properly secured. Forsmall children and babies, a child seat or infantseat must be used. Before buying a particularchild restraint system, make sure it fits your carseat and seat belts, and fits your child. Follow allthe instructions provided by the manufacturerwhen installing the child restraint system.

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B230G01A-GAT Installation on the Outboard Rear Seats
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On outboard rear seats
To install a child restraint system in the outboard rear seats, extend the shoulder/lap belt from itsretractor. Install the child restraint system, bucklethe seat belt and allow the seat belt to take up anyslack. Make sure that the lap portion of the belt istight around the child restraint system and theshoulder portion of the belt is positioned so thatit cannot interfere with the child's head or neck.After installation of the child restraint system, tryto move it in all directions to be sure the childrestraint system is securely installed.If you need to tighten the belt, pull more webbingtoward the retractor. When you unbuckle theseat belt and allow it to retract, the retractor willautomatically revert back to its normal seatedpassenger emergency locking usage condition.
shoulder belt must always be positionedas low as possible on the child's hips andas snug as possible.
o If the seat belt will not properly fit the child, Hyundai recommends the use of anapproved booster seat in the rear seat inorder to raise the child's seating height sothat the seat belt will properly fit the child.
o Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.
o Never use an infant carrier or child safety seat that "hooks" over a seatback; it maynot provide adequate security in an acci-dent.
o Never allow a child to be held in a person's arms while they are in a moving vehicle, asthis could result in serious injury to thechild in the event of an accident or asudden stop. Holding a child in a movingvehicle does not provide the child withany means of protection during an acci-dent, even if the person holding the childis wearing a seat belt.
o If the child restraint is not anchored prop- erly, the risk of a child being seriouslyinjured or killed in a collision greatly in-creases. NOTE:
o Before installing the child restraint sys-
tem, read the instructions supplied by thechild restraint system manufacturer.
o If the seat belt does not operate as de- scribed, have the system checked imme-diately by your authorized Hyundai dealer.
WARNING:Do not install any child restraint system in thefront passenger seat. Should an accidentoccur and cause the passenger side airbagto deploy, it could severely injure or kill aninfant or child seated in an infant or childseat. Therefore, only use a child restraintsystem in the rear seat of your vehicle.

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1- 16 1. Route the child restraint seat strap over the
seatback. For vehicles with adjustable headrests, routethe tether strap under the headrest and be-tween the headrest posts, otherwise routethe tether strap over the top of the seatback.
2. Remove the load space cover.
3. Connect the tether strap hook to the child restraint hook holder and tighten to securethe seat.
B230B02GK-GAT Using a Child Restraint System with "Tether Anchorage" System For small children and babies, the use of a child seat or infant seat is required. This child seat orinfant seat should be of appropriate size for thechild and should be installed in accordance withthe manufacturer's instructions. It is further re-quired that the seat be placed in the vehicle's rearseat since this can make an important contribu-tion to safety. Your vehicle is provided with twochild restraint hook holders for installing the childseat or infant seat.
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Cover, Child Restraint Hook Holder
Bolt, Holder (5/16"-30 mm) Washer, Conical Spring
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Back panel
Front of Vehicle
Tether strap hook
B230E02GK-GAT Securing a Child Restraint System with "Tether Anchorage" System Two child restraint hook holders are located on the vertical back panel.
Load Space Cover
Holder, Child Restraint Hook Spacer, Hook Holder Cover Spacer (10 mm), Child Restraint Hook Holder Retainer Washer