2003 Hyundai Matrix Owner's Manual

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
1- 12 o Objects should not extend higher than
the top of the front seatbacks. This could allow cargo to slide forward andcause injury or damage during suddenstops.
o When you return the folded down seatback to its upright position, alwaysbe sure to install the headrests in theirproper positions. Headrests are impor-tant to the safety of occupants in a rearcollision. If the headrests are not in-stalled in their proper position, seriousinjury or death could result if a rear endcollision occurs.
B100A01FC-EAT SEAT WARMER (Not all models)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. When the engine isrunning, push either of the switches to warmthe driver's seat or the passenger's seat.
B100A01FC
During mild weather or under conditions where
the operation of the seat warmer is not needed, keep the switches in the "OFF" position. B140A01B-GAT
REAR SEAT WARNING
B140A01FC
For the safety of all passengers, luggage or other cargo should not be piled higher thanthe top of the seatback.
5. To secure the seat, hook the securing strap under the seat cushion to the head- rest stay of front driver and passengerseat.
6. Insert the removed headrests between the seatback and seat cushion, so that theywill not be thrown forward in the case of asudden stop or an accident.
7. To return the seatback and seat cushion to its normal position, reverse the above pro-cedure.
o When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it is locked intoposition by pulling and pushing on the topof seatback.
WARNING:
o When you return the folded down seat back to its upright position, make sure the seat belts are in position to beaccessible and to function properly.
o The purpose of the fold down rear seat back and the fold forward rear seatcushion is to increase cargo space. Donot allow passengers to sit in the cargoarea while the car is moving. This is nota proper seating position and no seatbelts are available for use when the seatback is folded down. Passengers whoare not properly seated and wearingseat belts could sustain serious injuriesor death in case of an accident or asudden stop.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTSB090O1-E Pregnant Women The use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women. The seat belt should beworn as low and snugly as possible acrossthe hips, not across the abdomen. A qualifiedMedical Practitioner should be consulted forfurther information. SB090F1-E
Seat Belt Occupancy The seat belts are designed to be used by one
seat occupant only. The use of a seat belt by more than one person increases the levels ofinjury which may be sustained in the event ofan accident. SB090E1-E Injured PersonsA seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. For specific rec-ommendations, the advice of a qualified Med-ical Practioner should be sought. SE090G1-E
Do Not Lie Down
To ensure that the maximum level of protec-
tion may be afforded by the seat belt system, all passengers should be sitting in an uprightposition throughout the journey. The seat beltwill be unable to afford maximum protection ifthe front seats are at or near the fully reclinedposition. SB090H1-E CARE OF SEAT BELTS Seat belt assemblies must never be disas- sembled or modified in any way. In addition,care should be exercised to ensure that the beltassemblies do not become damaged by beingtrapped in seat mechanisms, door shuts etc.
SB090I-E
Periodic Inspection It is recommended that all seat belts be in-
spected periodically for wear or damage of anykind. Parts of the system that are damagedshould be replaced as soon as possible. Underno circumstances must any part of the seat beltassemblies be dismantled or repaired.
SB090J1-E
Keep Belts Clean and Dry Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If
belts become dirty, they can be cleaned usinga mild soap solution and warm water. Bleach,dye, strong detergents or abrasives shouldnot be used since the fabric may becomedamaged and weakened.
SB090K1-E
Replacement of Seat Belts The entire seat belt assembly or assemblies
should be replaced if the vehicle has beeninvolved in an accident even if no damage isevident. Additional questions concerning seatbelt operation should be directed to a HyundaiDealer.
SB090A1-E SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS Seat belts should be worn at all times by all occupants front and rear. The possibility ofinjury or the severity of injuries suffered in theevent of an accident will be greatly reduced bythe wearing of seat belts. In addition the following recommendations should be observed. SB090B1-E Babies/Small ChildrenBabies and small children must be restrained using a restraint system specifically designedfor this purpose. Under no circumstancesshould a child be carried in the vehicle withoutthe use of a suitable restraint which meets theregulations in force in the country where thevehicle is in operation. SB090C1-E Larger ChildrenLarger children should occupy the rear seat and be restrained at all times. The restraintmay take the form of a special safety belt orthe original factory fitted seat belt used inconjunction with an approved booster cushiondepending upon the size and weight of thechild. Under no circumstances should childrenbe allowed to travel standing, kneeling or lyingon the seat. Never allow children to ride in the front pas- senger seat.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
1- 14 of movement whilst the belt is being worn. However, in the event of rapid deceleration orimpact, the belt mechanism will automaticallylock.
The mechanism will also lock if the seat belt
webbing is withdrawn too quickly when thebelt is being fastened or if attempts are madeto withdraw the webbing whilst the vehicle isnot on level ground. Should the seat belt lockunder these conditions, it will be possible torelease the mechanism by allowing a smallamount of webbing to be retracted and thebelt withdrawn again.
SSD1090Q
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 located too high on your body, you could slideunder it in case of accident or a sudden stop.
SB090P1-E
SEAT BELTS (3-Point Type) To Fasten The Seat Belt
SSD1090P
The seat belts are fastened by pulling the belt
buckle towards the seat belt stalk and insert- ing the metal tongue of the buckle into thestalk. The buckle should be firmly pressedinto the stalk until locked which will be indi-cated by an audible "click".
The length of the seat belt webbing will be
automatically adjusted by the seat belt mech-anism to allow the wearer maximum freedom WARNING:
o The height adjuster must be in the locked position when the vehicle is moving.
o The misadjustment of height of the shoulder belt could reduce the effec-tiveness of the seat belt in a crash.
B170A01E-D
B170A04A-EAT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT (Not all models) You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of the 4 positions. If the height of the adjusting seat belt is too near your neck, you will not be getting themost effective protection. The shoulder por-tion should be adjusted so that it lies acrossyour chest and midway over your shouldernearest the door and not your neck. To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster into anappropriate position. To raise the height ad-juster, pull it up. To lower it, push it down whilepressing the height adjuster button. Release the button to lock the anchor into position. Try sliding the release button tomake sure that it has locked into the position.

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SB090R1-F
To Release the Seat Belt
SSD1090R
The seat belt is released by pressing the
release button in the locking buckle.
When it is released, the belt should automati-
cally draw back into the retractor.
If this does not happen, check the belt to be
sure it is not twisted, then try again.
This could result of death, serious injury or property damage. Both arms should not beunder or over the belt. Rather, one should beover and the other under, as shown in theillustration.
Never wear the seat belt under the arm near-
est the door. ZB090X2-A Adjusting Your Seat Belt
SSA1090T
Shorten
Correct
Too high
To fasten a 2-point static type seat belt, insert the metal tab into the locking buckle. Therewill be an audible "click" when the tab locksinto the buckle. Check to make sure the beltis properly locked and that the belt is nottwisted. With a 2-point static type seat belt, the length
must be adjusted manually so it fits snuglyaround your body. Fasten the belt and pull onthe loose end to tighten. The belt should beplaced as low as possible on your hips, not onyour waist. If the belt is too high, it couldincrease the possibility of your being injured inan accident because you could slide under it.
ZB090W2-A SEAT BELTS (2-Point Static Type) (Rear Seat Centre) To Fasten Your Seat Belt
SSD1090S

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1- 16 o Since a safety belt or child restraint
system can become very hot if it is left in a closed vehicle, be sure to check theseat cover and buckles before placing achild there.
o When the child restraint system is not in use, fasten it with a safety belt so thatit will not be thrown forward in the caseof a sudden stop or an accident.
o Children who are too large to be in a child restraint should still sit in the rearseat and be restrained with the avail-able lap/shoulder belts. Never allowchildren to ride in the front passengerseat.
o Always make sure that the shoulder belt portion of the outboard lap/shoulder beltis positioned midway over the shoul-der, never across the neck or behindthe back. Moving the child closer to thecenter of the vehicle may help provide agood shoulder belt fit. The lap belt por-tion of the lap/shoulder belt or the cen-ter seat lap belt must always be posi-tioned as low as possible on the child'ships and as snug as possible.
o If the seat belt will not properly fit the child, we recommend the use of anapproved booster seat in the rear seatin order to raise the child's seatingheight so that the seat belt will properlyfit the child.
o Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.
B230A03P-EAT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM Children riding in the car should sit in the rear seat and must always be properly restrainedto minimize the risk of injury in an accident,sudden stop or sudden maneuver. Accordingto accident statistics, children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seats than inthe front seat. Larger children should use oneof the seat belts provided. You are required by law to use safety re- straints for children. If small children ride inyour vehicle you must put them in a childrestraint system (safety seat). Children could be injured or killed in a crash if their restraints are not properly secured. Forsmall children and babies, a child seat orinfant seat must be used. Before buying aparticular child restraint system, make sure itfits your car and seat belts, and fits your child.Follow all the instructions provided by themanufacturer when installing the child restraintsystem. WARNING:
o 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 airbag to deploy, itcould severely injure or kill an infant orchild seated in an infant or child seat.Thus, only use a child restraint in therear seat of your vehicle.
ZB090Y1-A To Release the Seat Belt
B220C01FC
When you want to release the seat belt, press the button in the locking buckle. WARNING: The centre lap belt latching mechanism is different from those for the rear seat shoul-der belts. When fastening the rear seatshoulder belts or the centre lap belt, makesure they are inserted into the correctbuckle to obtain maximum protection fromthe seat belt system and assure properoperation.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
o Never use an infant carrier or child safety seat that "hooks" over a seatback; it may not provide adequate security in anaccident.
o Never allow a child to be held in a person's arms while they are in a mov-ing vehicle, as this could result in seri-ous injury to the child in the event of anaccident or a sudden stop. Holding achild in a moving vehicle does not pro-vide the child with any means of protec-tion during an accident, even if the per-son holding the child is wearing a seatbelt.
B230E01FC
Back panel
Front of Vehicle
Tether straphook
B230E01FC-DAT INSTALLING A CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT Three Child Restraint Anchorage Fitting Pack-
ages are located where shown on the vertical back panel (behind rear bumper bar). Toinstall the child restraint seat, connect theattaching clip to the Child Restraint Anchor-age Fitting Package and tighten to secure theseat.
WARNING:
To install the Child Restraint Seat, for
safety reasons the Seat should be posi- tioned rearmost with the seatback in avertical position, not reclined.
B230B01E-GAT
Using a Child Restraint System
B230B01FC
Cover, Child Restraint Hook Holder
Holder Bolt (5/16"-30 mm) Washer, Conical Spring Holder, Child Restraint Hook Spacer (10mm), Child Restraint Hook Holder Retainer Washer
Covering shelf
ommended that the seat be placed in the vehicle's rear seat since this can make animportant contribution to safety. Your vehicleis provided with three child restraint hookholders for installing the child seat or infantseat.
For small children and babies, the use of a
child seat or infant seat is strongly recom-mended. This child seat or infant seat shouldbe of appropriate size for the child and shouldbe installed in accordance with themanufacturer's instructions. It is further rec- B230G01A-DAT
Installation on Outboard Rear Seats
YR10400B
On outboard rear seats
To install a child restraint system in the out-
board rear seats, extend the shoulder/lap belt from its retractor. Install the child restraintsystem, buckle the seat belt and allow theseat belt to take up any slack. Make sure that

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1- 18 WARNING:
o Do not install a child restraint seat at
the rear centre seating position using the vehicle's ISOFIX anchors. The ISOFIXanchors are only provided for the leftand right outboard rear seating posi-tions. Do not misuse the ISOFIX an-chors by attempting to attach a childrestraint seat in the middle rear seatingposition to the ISOFIX anchors. In acrash, the child restraint seat ISOFIXattachments may not be strong enoughto secure the child restraint seat prop-erly in the centre seating position andmay break, causing serious injury ordeath.
o Do not mount more than one child re- straint to a child restraint lower anchor-age point. The improper increased loadmay cause the anchorage points ortether anchor to break, causing seriousinjury or death.
o Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIX-compatible child restraint seat only to the appropri-ate locations shown in the illustration.
o Always follow the installation and use instructions provided by the manufac-turer of the child restraint.
the lap portion of the belt is tight around thechild restraint system and the shoulder por-tion of the belt is positioned so that it cannotinterfere with the child's head or neck. Afterinstallation of the child restraint system, try tomove it in all directions to be sure the childrestraint system is securely installed. If you need to tighten the belt, pull more webbing toward the retractor. When you un-buckle the seat belt and allow it to retract, theretractor will automatically revert back to itsnormal seated passenger emergency lockingusage condition. NOTE:
o Before installing the child restraint sys-
tem, read the instructions supplied by the child restraint system manufacturer.
o If the seat belt does not operate as described, have the system checkedimmediately by your authorized Hyundaidealer.
WARNING: Do not install any child restraint system in the front passenger seat. Should an acci-dent occur and cause the passenger sideairbag to deploy, it could severely injure orkill an infant or child seated in an infant orchild seat. Therefore, only use a child re-straint system in the rear seat of yourvehicle. B230D01FC-EAT
Securing the Child Restraint Seat with
the "ISOFIX" System (Not all models)
B230F01FC
Some child seat manufacturers make child restraint seats that are labeled as ISOFIX orISOFIX-compatible child restraint seats. Theseseats include two rigid or webbing mountedattachments that connect to two ISOFIX an-chors at specific seating positions in your ve-hicle. This type of child restraint seat elimi-nates the need to use seat belts to attach thechild seat for forward-facing child restraint seats. ISOFIX anchors have been provided in your vehicle. The ISOFIX anchors are located inthe left and right outboard rear seating posi-tions. Their locations are shown in the illustra-tion. There is no ISOFIX anchor provided forthe centre rear seating position.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Age GroupSeating PositionFront
Passenger Rear
Outboard Rear
Centre
0 : Up to 10 kg (0 ~ 9 months)0+ : Up to 13 kg(0 ~ 2 years)I : 9kg to 18kg (9 months ~ 4 years)II & III : 15kg to 36kg (4 ~ 12 years)XUX
XUX
XUU F
XU FUF
The ISOFIX 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 instruc-
tions to properly install child restraint seatswith ISOFIX or ISOFIX-compatible attach-ments.
Once you have installed the ISOFIX child
restraint seat, assure that the seat is properlyattached to the ISOFIX and tether anchors.Also, test the child restraint seat before youplace the child in it. Tilt the seat from side toside. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check tosee if the achors hold the seat in place.
WARNING:If the child restraint seat is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being seriouslyinjured or killed in a collision greatly in-creases.
B230D02FC-1
ISOFIX Anchor
B180B01S-DAG
B180B01A-EAT
Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt
Your Hyundai vehicle is equipped with driver's
and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat belts. The purpose of the pre-tensioner is to makesure that the seat belts fit tightly against theoccupant's body in certain frontal collisions.The pre-tensioner seat belts can be activatedwith the airbags.
The pre-tensioner seat belt operates in the
same way as an Emergency Locking Retrac- tor (ELR) type of seat belt. When the vehiclestops suddenly, or if the occupant tries to leanforward too quickly, the seat belt retractor willlock into position. However, in certain frontalcollisions, the pre-tensioner will activate andpull the seat belt into tighter contact againstthe occupant's body.
B230H03A-GAT Child Seat Restraint Suitability For Seat Position Use child safety seats that have been offi- cially approved and are appropriate for yourchildren.
U : Suitable for "universal" category restraints approved for use in this mass group
UF : Suitable for forward-facing "universal" cat- egory restraints approved for use in this mass group
X : Seat poition not suitable for children in this mass group