2004 Hyundai Matrix Owner's Manual

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B090A01FC
Lock Knob
SB070D2-E
Head Restraint Adjustment
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower
it, push it down while pressing the lock knob. For maximum effectiveness in the event of an accident, the restraint must be adjusted so that the restraint is approximately at the level of the seat occupant's ears. The restraint must never be so adjusted that it is centred about the level of the seat occupant's neck.
WARNING: Do not operate the vehicle with the re-
straints removed. The restraints provideprotection against neck injury when in- stalled and correctly adjusted.
B080I01FC-BAT Adjusting Seatback Angle
HFC2061
To recline the seatback, push the seatback folding lever toward the headrest, and release it after the desired seatback angle is achieved. When you recline the seatback to desired position, always be sure it has locked into position. CAUTION: When reclining the seatback, you shouldadjust the seatback folding lever while standing.
B090B01FC-GAT
Folding Rear Seatback and Seat Cushion
For greater convenience, the entire seatback
and seat cushion may be folded down and up.
HFC2074
Seatback folding lever
1. Move the rear seat to the rearmost posi- tion.
2. Remove the headrests.
3. To fold down the seatback , push and hold
the seatback folding lever toward the head- rest, then push down the seatback.
Seatback folding lever
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the top of the front seatbacks. This could allow cargo to slide forward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops.
o When you return the folded down
seatback to its upright position, alwaysbe sure to install the headrests in their proper positions. Headrests are impor- tant to the safety of occupants in a rear collision. If the headrests are not in- stalled in their proper position, serious injury or death could result if a rear end collision occurs.
B100A01FC-EAT SEAT WARMER (Not all models)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. When the engine is running, push either of the switches to warm the driver's seat or the passenger's seat.
B100A01FC
5. To secure the seat, hook the securing strap under the seat cushion to the head- rest stay of front driver and passenger seat.
6. Insert the removed headrests between the seatback and seat cushion, so that theywill not be thrown forward in the case of a sudden 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 top of seatback.
WARNING:
o When you return the folded down seat back to its upright position, make surethe seat belts are in position to be accessible 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. Do not allow passengers to sit in the cargo area while the car is moving. This is not a proper seating position and no seat belts are available for use when the seat back is folded down. Passengers who are not properly seated and wearing seat belts could sustain serious injuries or death in case of an accident or a sudden stop.
CAUTION: To prevent damage, ensure that the rear drinkholder, located in the rear console, is closed before folding the rear seatback and seat cushion.
4. Pull the seat cushion release lever up-
ward, then fold up the seat cushion.
HFC2075
HFC2076
Seat cushion release lever
Securing strap
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SB090O1-E Pregnant WomenThe use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women. The seat belt should be worn as low and snugly as possible across the hips, not across the abdomen. A qualified Medical Practitioner should be consulted for further information. SB090F1-E Seat Belt OccupancyThe 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 of injury which may be sustained in the event of an 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 DownTo ensure that the maximum level of protec- tion may be afforded by the seat belt system, all passengers should be sitting in an upright position throughout the journey. The seat belt will be unable to afford maximum protection if the front seats are at or near the fully reclined position.
SB090A1-E SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONSSeat belts should be worn at all times by all occupants front and rear. The possibility of injury or the severity of injuries suffered in the event of an accident will be greatly reduced by the wearing of seat belts. In addition the following recommendations should be observed. SB090B1-E
Babies/Small Children Babies and small children must be restrained using a restraint system specifically designed for this purpose. Under no circumstances should a child be carried in the vehicle without the use of a suitable restraint which meets the regulations in force in the country where the vehicle is in operation. SB090C1-E Larger Children Larger children should occupy the rear seat and be restrained at all times. The restraint may take the form of a special safety belt or the original factory fitted seat belt used in conjunction with an approved booster cushion depending upon the size and weight of the child. Under no circumstances should children be allowed to travel standing, kneeling or lying on the seat. Never allow children to ride in the front pas-senger seat.
During mild weather or under conditions wherethe 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 than the top of the seatback.
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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 the stalk. The buckle should be firmly pressed into the stalk until locked which will be indi- cated by an audible "click". The length of the seat belt webbing will beautomatically 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 the most effective protection. The shoulder por- tion should be adjusted so that it lies across your chest and midway over your shoulder nearest the door and not your neck. To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor,
lower or raise the height adjuster into an appropriate position. To raise the height ad- juster, pull it up. To lower it, push it down while pressing 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.
SB090H1-E CARE OF SEAT BELTSSeat belt assemblies must never be disas- sembled or modified in any way. In addition, care should be exercised to ensure that the belt assemblies do not become damaged by being trapped in seat mechanisms, door shuts etc. SB090I-E Periodic InspectionIt is recommended that all seat belts be in- spected periodically for wear or damage of any kind. Parts of the system that are damaged should be replaced as soon as possible. Under no circumstances must any part of the seat belt assemblies be dismantled or repaired. SB090J1-E Keep Belts Clean and DrySeat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts become dirty, they can be cleaned using a mild soap solution and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong detergents or abrasives should not be used since the fabric may become damaged and weakened. SB090K1-E Replacement of Seat BeltsThe entire seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if the vehicle has been involved in an accident even if no damage is evident. Additional questions concerning seat belt operation should be directed to a Hyundai Dealer.
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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.
of movement whilst the belt is being worn. However, in the event of rapid deceleration or impact, the belt mechanism will automatically lock.
The mechanism will also lock if the seat belt
webbing is withdrawn too quickly when thebelt is being fastened or if attempts are made to withdraw the webbing whilst the vehicle is not on level ground. Should the seat belt lock under these conditions, it will be possible to release the mechanism by allowing a small amount of webbing to be retracted and the belt 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 slide under it in case of accident or a sudden stop. This could result of death, serious injury orproperty damage. Both arms should not be under or over the belt. Rather, one should be over and the other under, as shown in the illustration.
Never wear the seat belt under the arm near-
est the door.
To fasten a 2-point static type seat belt, insert the metal tab into the locking buckle. There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle. Check to make sure the belt is properly locked and that the belt is not twisted.
ZB090W2-A SEAT BELTS (2-Point Static Type) (Rear Seat Centre) To Fasten Your Seat Belt
SSD1090S
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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM Children riding in the car should sit in the rear
seat and must always be properly restrained to minimize the risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden maneuver. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats than in the front seat. Larger children should use one of the seat belts provided.
You are required by law to use safety re-
straints for children. If small children ride in your vehicle you must put them in a child restraint 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 or infant seat must be used. Before buying a particular child restraint system, make sure it fits your car and seat belts, and fits your child. Follow all the instructions provided by the manufacturer when installing the child restraint system.
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 seat shoulder belts or the centre lap belt, make sure they are inserted into the correct buckle to obtain maximum protection from the seat belt system and assure proper operation.
ZB090X2-A Adjusting Your Seat Belt
SSA1090T
Shorten
Correct
Too high
With a 2-point static type seat belt, the length
must be adjusted manually so it fits snugly around your body. Fasten the belt and pull on the loose end to tighten. 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 your being injured in an accident because you could slide under it.
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WARNING:
o A child restraint system must be placed in the rear seat. Never install a child orinfant seat on the front passenger's seat.Should an accident occur and cause the passenger side airbag to deploy, it could severely injure or kill an infant or child seated in an infant or child seat. Thus, only use a child restraint in the rear seat of your vehicle.
o Since a safety belt or child restraint system can become very hot if it is leftin a closed vehicle, be sure to check the seat cover and buckles before placing a child 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 case of a sudden stop or an accident.
o Children who are too large to be in a
child restraint should still sit in the rear seat and be restrained with the avail- able lap/shoulder belts. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat.
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 behind the back. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit. The lap belt por- tion of the lap/shoulder belt or thecenter seat lap belt must always be positioned as low as possible on the child's hips 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 seat in order to raise the child's seating height so that the seat belt will prop- erly 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 aseatback; it may not provide adequate security in an accident.
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 se- rious injury to the child in the event of an accident or a sudden stop. Holding a child in a moving vehicle does not provide the child with any means of protection during an accident, even if the person holding the child is wearing a seat belt.
o If the child restraint seat is not an- chored properly, the risk of a childbeing seriously injured or killed in a collision greatly increases. B230F01A-EAT Installation on Rear Seat Centre Posi- tion Use the centre seat belt for the rear to secure the child restraint system as illustrated. After installation of the child restraint system, rock the child seat back and forth, and side to side to ensure that it is properly secured by the seat belt.If the child seat moves, readjust the length of the seat belt. Then, if equipped, insert the child restraint tether strap hook into the child re- straint hook holder and tighten to secure the seat. Always refer to the child restraint sys- tem manufacturer’s recommendation before installing the child restraint system in your vehicle.
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B230G01A-GAT Installation on Outboard Rear Seats
NOTE:
o Before installing the child restraint
system, read the instructions suppliedby the child restraint system manufac- turer.
o If the seat belt does not operate as
described, have the system checkedimmediately by your authorized Hyundai dealer.
WARNING:Do not install any child restraint system inthe front passenger seat. Should an acci- dent occur and cause the passenger side airbag to deploy, it could severely injure or kill an infant or child seated in an infant or child seat. Therefore, only use a child restraint system in the rear seat of your vehicle.
To install a child restraint system in theoutboard rear seats, extend the shoulder/lap belt from its retractor. Install the child restraint system, buckle the seat belt and allow the seat belt to take up any slack. Make sure that the lap portion of the belt is tight around the child restraint system and the shoulder por- tion of the belt is positioned so that it cannot interfere with the child's head or neck. After installation of the child restraint system, try to move it in all directions to be sure the child restraint 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, the retractor will automatically revert back to its normal seated passenger emergency locking usage condition.
YR10400B
On outboard rear seats
B230B02A-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 strongly recom- mended. This child seat or infant seat should be of appropriate size for the child and should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. It is further rec- ommended that the seat be placed in the vehicle's rear seat since this can make an important contribution to safety. Your vehicle is provided three child restraint hook holders for installing the child seat or infant seat.
Cover, Child Restraint Hook Holder (4 door only)
Bolt, Holder (5/16"-30 mm)
Washer, Conical Spring Holder, Child Restraint Hook
Spacer (10 mm), Child RestraintHook Holder Retainer Washer
B230B01FC
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