2004 Hyundai Elantra warning

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!WARNING:o Ignoring the SRS indicator light can re-
sult in serious or fatal injury if the airbags,
Occupant Classification
® system or pre-
tensioners do not work properly. Have
your car checked by a dealer as soon as
possible if the SRS warning light alerts
you to a potential problem.
o The SRS is designed to deploy the front
airbags only when an impact is suffi-
ciently severe and when the impact angle
is less than 30° from the forward longi-
tudinal axis of the vehicle and will not
deploy in side, rear or rollover impacts.
Additionally, the airbags will only de-
ploy once. Thus, seat belts must be worn
at all times.
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Rear impact
Side Impact
Rollover
NOTE:o Be sure to read information about the
SRS on the labels provided on the back-
side of the sun visor and in the glove box.
o Advanced airbags are combined with
pre-tensioner seat belts to help provide
enhanced occupant protection in fron-
tal crashes. Front airbags are not in-
tended to deploy in light collisions in
which protection can be provided by the
pre-tensioner seat belt.
WARNING:o As its name implies, the SRS is designed
to work with, and be supplemental to,
the driver's and the passenger's three
point seat belt systems and is not a
substitute for them. Therefore, your seat
belts must be worn at all times while the
vehicle is in motion. The airbags deploy
only in certain frontal impact conditions
severe enough to cause significant in-
jury to the vehicle occupants.
o Sitting too close to a front airbag can
result in serious or fatal injury if the front
airbags inflate. Always sit as far back
from airbags as possible.o The driver should sit back as far as
possible while still maintaining control
of the vehicle. If you are sitting too close
to the airbag, it can cause death or seri-
ous injury when it inflates.
WARNING:
o Front airbags are not intended to deploy
in side-impact, rear-impact or rollover
crashes. In addition, airbags will not
deploy in frontal crashes below the de-
ployment threshold.

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!WARNING:
o No objects should be placed over or near
the airbag modules on the steering
wheel, instrument panel, and the front
passenger's panel above the glove box,
because any such object could cause
harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe
enough to cause the airbags to deploy.
o If the airbags deploy, they must be re-
placed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
o Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS
wiring, or other components of the SRS
system. Doing so could result in injury,
due to accidental deployment of the
airbags or by rendering the SRS inopera-
tive.
o Do not install a child restraint system in
the front passenger seat position. A
child restraint system must never be
placed in the front seat. The infant or
child could be severely injured or killed
by an airbag deployment in case of an
accident.
o Do not allow children to ride in the front
passenger seat. If older children (teen-
agers and older) must ride in the front
seat, make sure they are always properly
belted and the seat is moved back as far
as possible.o For maximum safety protection in all
types of crashes, all occupants includ-
ing the driver should always wear their
seat belts whether or not an airbag is
also provided at their seating position to
minimize the risk of severe injury or
death in the event of a crash. Do not sit
or lean unnecessarily close to the airbag
while the vehicle is in motion.
o Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious or fatal injury in a crash.
All occupants should sit upright in their
seats with their feet on the floor until the
vehicle is parked and the ignition key is
removed.
o The SRS airbag system must deploy very
rapidly to provide protection in a crash.
If an occupant is out of position because
of not wearing a seat belt, the airbag may
forcefully contact the occupant causing
serious or fatal injuries.
!WARNING:
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SRS Components and Functions
The SRS consists of the following components:
1. Driver's Airbag Module
2. Passenger's Airbag Module
3. Knee Bolster
4. Pre-tensioner Seat Belt
5. Front Impact Sensor
6. Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt
Usage Sensors
7. Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Posi-
tion Sensors
8. SRS Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
9. SRS Control Module (SRSCM)
10.Occupant Classification
® System
(Front passenger's seat only)
11.Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
(Front passenger's seat only)
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!WARNING:o When the SRS is activated, there may be
a loud noise and fine dust will be re-
leased throughout the vehicle. These
conditions are normal and are not haz-
ardous. However, the fine dust generat-
ed during airbag deployment may cause
skin irritation. Wash your hands and face
thoroughly with lukewarm water and a
mild soap after an accident in which the
airbags were deployed.
Passenger's Airbag
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o The SRS can function only when the
ignition key is in the "ON" position. If the
SRS SRI does not come on, or continu-
ously remains on after flashing for about
6 seconds when the ignition key is turned
to the "ON" position, or after the engine
is started, comes on while driving, the
SRS is not working properly. If this oc-
curs, have your vehicle immediately in-
spected by your Hyundai dealer.
o Before you replace a fuse or disconnect
a battery terminal, turn the ignition key
to the "LOCK" position or remove the
ignition key. Never remove or replace the
air bag related fuse(s) when the ignition
key is in the "ON" position. Failure to
heed this warning will cause the SRS SRI
to illuminate.WARNING:
Passenger's Airbag
CAUTION:When installing a container of liquid air
freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it
near the instrument cluster nor on the in-
strument panel surface. If there is any leak-
age from the air freshener onto these areas
(instrument cluster, instrument panel or air
ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the
liquid from the air freshener does leak onto
these areas, wash them with water immedi-
ately.
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!CAUTION:If the Occupant Classification® system is
not working properly, the SRS airbag warn-
ing light on the instrument panel will
illuminate because the SRS airbag is con-
nected with the Occupant Classification
®
system. If there is a malfunction of the
Occupant Classification® system, the "Pas-
senger Airbag Off" indicator will not illumi-
nate and the front passenger's airbag will
deploy in frontal crashes even if there is no
occupant in the front passenger's seat. If
the SRS airbag warning light does not illu-
minate when the ignition key is turned to
"ON" position, if it remains illuminated after
blinking for approximately 6 seconds, or if
it illuminates while the vehicle is being
driven, have an authorized Hyundai dealer
inspect the Occupant Classification sys-
tem with SRS airbag system as soon as
possible.
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OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION®
SYSTEM
The Occupant Classification® system detects
the presence of a passenger in the front
passenger's seat and will turn off the front
passenger's airbag under certain conditions.
The driver's airbag and the driver's side impact
airbag are not connected with the Occupant
Classification
® system.
The Occupant Classification® system is de-
signed to detect the presence of a properly-
seated occupant and determine if the
passenger's airbag and the passenger's side
impact airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or
not.
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If the front passenger seat is unoccupied or
occupied by someone lighter than 56.4 pounds
(25.6 kg), the indicator "PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF" will be displayed, and the front passenger's
airbag will be turned off and will not deploy in
frontal crashes.
NOTE:o The "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator
illuminates for about 6 seconds after the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" posi-
tion or after the engine is started, and
then turns off in a few seconds.
o If the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator
illuminates, the passenger's airbag will
not deploy in frontal crashes. If the "Pas-
senger Airbag Off" indicator does not
illuminate, the passenger's airbag will
deploy in frontal crashes.
o If your vehicle is equipped with side
impact airbags, the front passenger's
side impact airbag will not deploy when
the telltale indicator is illuminated.

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Side Impact Airbag (If Installed)
Your Hyundai is equipped with a side impact
airbag in each front seat. The purpose of the
airbag is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or
front passenger with additional protection in a
side impact than that offered by the seat belt
alone. The side impact airbags are designed to
deploy only during certain side impact colli-
sions, depending on the crash severity, angle,
speed and point of impact. The side impact
airbags are not designed to deploy in all side
impact situations.
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WARNING:o Even though your vehicle is equipped
with the Occupant Classification® sys-
tem, do not install a child restraint sys-
tem in the front passenger's seat. A child
restraint system must never be placed in
the front seat. Children who are too large
for child restraint systems should al-
ways occupy the rear seat and use the
available lap/shoulder belts. Children are
afforded the most safety in the event of
an accident when they are restrained by
a proper restraint system in the rear seat.
o The Occupant Classification
® system can
function only when the ignition key is in
the "ON" position. If the "Passenger
Airbag Off " indicator is illuminated when
the front passenger's seat is occupied
by an adult who is seated properly, (sit-
ting upright with the seat in an upright
position, centered on the seat cushion,
with the person's legs comfortably ex-
tended), or if the "Passenger Airbag Off"
indicator is not illuminated when the
front passenger's seat is unoccupied or
occupied by someone lighter than 56.4
pounds(25.6 kg), the Occupant Classifi-
cation
® system is not working properly.
If this occurs, have your vehicle immedi-
ately inspected by your Hyundai dealer.
!WARNING:o If luggage or other objects are placed on
the front passenger's seat or if the tem-
perature of the seat changes, the "Passen-
ger Airbag Off" indicator may blink. These
conditions do not indicate a problem.
o If the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator
blinks continuously when an adult or a
child heavier than 56.4 pounds(25.6 kg)
sits in the front passenger seat and fas-
tens the seat belt normally, have that
person sit in the rear seat. If this occurs,
have the Occupant Classification
® sys-
tem checked by an authorized Hyundai
dealer as soon as possible.
o If you change the weight on the seat, the
"Passenger Airbag Off" indicator may be
turned on or off in a few seconds. This
could result in the malfunction of the
Occupant Classification
® system.
o Do not modify or replace the front pas-
senger seat. Don't place anything on or
attach anything to the front passenger
seat. These can adversely affect the Oc-
cupant Classification
® system.
o Do not sit on sharp objects such as tools
when occupying the front passenger seat.
These can adversely affect the occupant
classification system.
o Do not use accessory seat covers on the
front seats.
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SRS Care
o The SRS is virtually maintenance free and
there are no parts you can safely service by
yourself. The entire SRS system must be
inspected by an authorized Hyundai dealer
10 years after the date that the vehicle was
manufactured.
o Any work on the SRS system, such as
removing, installing, repairing, or any work
on the steering wheel or front seats must be
performed by a qualified Hyundai technician.
Improper handling of the airbag system may
result in serious personal injury.!
o For best protection from the side impact
airbag system and to avoid being injured
by the deploying side impact airbag,
both front seat occupants should sit in
an upright position with their feet on the
floor and the seat belt properly fastened.
The driver's hands should be placed on
the steering wheel at the 9:00 and 3:00
o'clock positions.
The passenger's arms and hands should
be placed on their laps.
o Do not use any accessory seat covers.
o Use of seat covers could reduce or prevent
the effectiveness of the system.
o Do not install any accessories on the side
or near the side impact airbag.
o Do not use excessive force on the side of
the seat.
o Do not place any objects over the airbag or
between the airbag and yourself.
o Do not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door and the
front seat. Such objects may become dan-
gerous projectiles and cause injury if the
supplemental side impact airbag inflates.
o To prevent unexpected deployment of the
side impact air bag that may result in
personal injury, avoid impact to the side
impact airbag sensor when the ignition
key is on.WARNING:
WARNING:o The side impact airbag is supplemental
to the driver's and the passenger's seat
belt systems and is not a substitute for
them. Therefore your seat belts must be
worn at all times while the vehicle is in
motion. The airbags deploy only in cer-
tain side impact conditions severe
enough to cause significant injury to the
vehicle occupants.
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Side airbag
sensor
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WARNING:o Do not install a child restraint system in
the front passenger seat position.
A child restraint system must never be
placed in the front seat. The infant or
baby could be severely injured by an
airbag deployment in case of an acci-
dent.
o Modification to SRS components or wir-
ing, including the addition of any kind of
badges to the pad covers or modifica-
tions to the body structure, can ad-
versely affect SRS performance and lead
to possible injury.
o For cleaning the airbag pad covers, use
only a soft, dry cloth or one which has
been moistened with plain water. Sol-
vents or cleaners could adversely affect
the airbag covers and proper deploy-
ment of the system.
o No objects should be placed over or near
the airbag modules on the steering
wheel, instrument panel, and the front
passenger's panel above the glove box,
because any such object could cause
harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe
enough to cause the airbags to inflate.
o If the airbags inflate, they must be re-
placed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
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o Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS
wiring, or other components of the SRS
system. Doing so could result in injury,
due to accidental firing of the airbags or
by rendering the SRS inoperative.
o If components of the airbag system must
be discarded, or if the vehicle must be
scrapped, certain safety precautions
must be observed. Your Hyundai dealer
knows these precautions and can give
you the necessary information. Failure
to follow these precautions and proce-
dures could increase the risk of personal
injury.
o If you sell your vehicle, make certain that
this manual is transferred to the new
owner.
o If your car was flooded and has soaked
carpeting or water on the floor, you
shouldn't try to start the engine; have
the car towed to an authorized Hyundai
dealer.
!WARNING:

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1. Trunk Lid (4 door)/Tail Gate (5 door) Open Warning Light
2. Traction Control Indicator Light (If installed)
3. ABS Warning Light (If installed)
4. Tachometer
5. Turn Signal Indicator Light
6. High Beam Indicator Light
7. Automatic Transaxle Position Indicator Light (Auto T/A only)
8. Front Fog Indicator Light (If installed)
9. Speedometer
10.Cruise Indicator Light (If installed)
11.Low Fuel Warning Light
12.Set Indicator Light (If installed)13.Temperature Gauge
14.Door Ajar Warning Light
15.Seat Belt Warning Light
16.SRS (Airbag) Warning Light (If installed)
17.Odometer/Trip Odometer
18.Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
19.Charging System Warning Light
20.Parking Brake/Low Brake Fluid Level Warning Light
21.Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) (If installed)
22.Trip Odometer Reset Switch
23.Fuel Gauge