2005 Hyundai Azera Owner's Manual

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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, itcan cause death or serious injury when it inflates.
o No objects should be placed over or near the airbag modules onthe steering wheel, instrument panel, and the front passenger'spanel above the glove box, because any such object could cause harm if the vehicle is in acrash severe enough to cause the airbags to deploy.
o If the airbags deploy, they must be replaced by an authorizedHyundai dealer.
o Do not tamper with or discon- nect SRS wiring, or other com-ponents of the SRS system. Do- ing so could result in injury, dueto accidental firing of the airbags or by rendering the SRS inopera- tive. o Do not install a child restraint sys-
tem in the front passenger seat position. A child restraint system must never be placed in the frontseat. The infant or child could be severely injured or killed by an airbag deployment in case of anaccident.
o Do not allow children to ride in
the front passenger seat. If olderchildren (teenagers and older) must ride in the front seat, make sure they are always properlybelted and that the seat is moved back as far as possible.
o For maximum safety protection in all types of crashes, all occu-pants including the driver should always wear their seat belts tominimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash. Do not sit or lean unnecessarilyclose to the airbag while the ve- hicle is in motion. o The SRS airbag system must de-
ploy very rapidly to provide pro- tection in a crash. If an occupant is out of position because of not wearing a seat belt, the airbagmay forcefully contact the occu- pant causing serious or fatal in- juries.

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Upon deployment, tear seams molded directly into the pad covers will sepa-rate under pressure from the expan- sion of the airbags. Further opening of the covers then allows full inflation ofthe airbags.
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The SRS service reminder indicator(SRI) on the instrument panel will illu-minate for about 6 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the "ON" posi- tion or after the engine is started, afterwhich the SRI should go out. The airbag modules are located both in the center of the steering wheel and in the front passenger's panel above the glove box. When the SRSCM detects aconsiderable impact to the front of the vehicle, it will automatically deploy the airbags.
A fully inflated airbag in combination with a properly worn seat belt slows the driver's or the passenger's forwardmotion, thus reducing the risk of head or chest injury. After complete inflation, the airbag immediately starts deflating, enabling the driver to maintain forward visibility.
B240B01NF-GAT SRS Components and Functions
The SRS consists of the following com- ponents:
- Driver's Front Airbag Module
- Passenger's Front Airbag Module
- Knee bolster
- SRS Service Reminder Indicator (SRI)
- SRS Control Module (SRSCM) The SRSCM continually monitors all elements while the ignition is "ON" todetermine if a frontal or near-frontal impact is severe enough to require airbag deployment. B240B01L

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However, the fine dust generated during airbag deployment may cause skin irritation. Wash all exposed skin areas thoroughlywith lukewarm water and a mild soap after an accident in which the airbags were deployed.
o The SRS can function only when the ignition key is in the "ON"position.If the SRS is not working prop- erly,
(1)The SRS SRI does not come on when the ignition key isturned to the "ON" position or after the engine is started.
(2)The SRS SRI blinks for a sec- ond and remains on after illu-minating for about 6 secondswhen the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position or after he engine is started.
(3)The SRS SRI illuminates while driving.
If this occurs, have your vehicleimmediately inspected by your Hyundai dealer.
Passenger's Front Airbag
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freshener onto these areas (Instru-ment cluster, instrument panel pad or air ventilator), it may damagethese parts. If the liquid from air freshener does leak onto these areas, wash them with water im-mediately.
WARNING:
o When the SRS is activated, there may be a loud noise and fine dustwill be released throughout the vehicle. These conditions are normal and are not hazardous.
CAUTION:
o Do not install or place any acces- sories (drink holder, cassette holder, sticker, etc.) on the front passenger's panel above theglove box in a vehicle with a passenger's front airbag. Such ob- jects may become dangerous pro-jectiles and cause injury if the passenger's front airbag inflates.
o When installing a container of
liquid air freshener inside a ve-hicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster nor on the in-strument panel pad surface. If there is any leakage from the air B240B01TG
Passenger's Front Airbag!

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B990A01TG-GAT Passenger's Front Airbag ON/ OFF Switch (If Installed)
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The passenger's front airbag can be deactivated by the passenger's frontairbag ON/OFF switch (1) if a child restraint is installed on the front passenger's seat or if the frontpassenger's seat is unoccupied by a person. To ensure the safety of your child, thepassenger's front airbag must be de- activated when it should be necessary to install a rearward facing child seaton the front passenger seat in excep- tional circumstances. To deactivate or reactivate the passenger's front airbag To deactivate the passenger's front airbag, insert the master key into thepassenger's front airbag ON/OFF switch on the right side of the crash pad and
turn it to the "OFF" position. Thepassenger's front airbag OFF indicator will illuminate and stay on until the passenger's front airbag is reactivated. To reactivate the passenger's front airbag, insert the master key into thepassenger's front airbag ON/OFF switch and turn it to the "ON" position. The passenger's front airbag OFF in-dicator will go out.
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connect a battery terminal, turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" position or remove the ignition key. Never remove or replace theair bag related fuse(s) when the ignition key is in the "ON" posi- tion. Failure to heed this warningwill cause the SRS SRI to illumi- nate.

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!WARNING:
o The driver is responsible for the proper position of the passenger's front airbag ON/OFF switch.
o Deactivate the front passenger's airbag only when the ignitionswitch is switched off, or the mal- function may occur in the SRSCM(SRS Control Module). And there may be a danger that the driver's and/or passenger's front and/orside and curtain airbag may fail to trigger, or not trigger correctly during a collision.
o Never install a rearward facing child seat on the frontpassenger's seat. The infant orchild could be severely injured or killed by an airbag deploy- ment in case of an accident.
o If the SRS airbag warning light
does not illuminate when the ig-nition key is turned to the "ON" position, or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven, havean authorized Hyundai dealer in- spect the passenger's front airbag ON/OFF switch, pre-tensioner seat belt and the SRS airbag system as soon as pos- sible.! CAUTION:
o If the passenger's front airbag ON/OFF switch is not working properly, the SRS warning light on the instrument panel will illu-minate. And, the passenger's front airbag OFF indicator will not illuminate,the SRSCM(SRS Control Module) reactivate the passenger's front airbag and the passenger's frontairbag will inflate in frontal im- pact crashes even if the passenger's front airbag ON/OFFswitch is set to "OFF" position. If this occurs, have an authorized Hyundai dealer inspect thepassenger's front airbag ON/OFF switch, the pre-tensioner seat belt system and the SRS airbag sys-tem as soon as possible.

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!WARNING:
o The side impact airbag is supple- mental to the driver's and the passenger's seat belt systems and is not a substitute for them. Therefore your seat belts mustbe worn at all times while the vehicle is in motion. B990B01TG
Side airbag sensor
B990B01TG-GAT Side Impact Airbag (If Installed) Your Hyundai is equipped with a side impact airbag in each seat. The pur-pose of the airbag is to provide the vehicle's driver and passengers with additional protection than that offeredby the seat belt alone. The side impact airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side impact collisions,depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact. The side impact airbags are not designed todeploy in all side impact situations, collisions from the front or rear of the vehicle or in most rollover situations.
B990B02LZo Even though your vehicle is
equipped with the passenger's airbag ON/OFF switch, do not in-stall a child restraint system in the front passenger's seat. A child re- straint system must never beplaced in the front seat. Children who are too large for child re- straint systems should alwaysoccupy the rear seat and use the available lap/shoulder belts. Chil- dren are afforded the most safetyin the event of an accident when they are restrained by a proper restraint system in the rear seat.
o As soon as deactivation is no longer needed, reactivate thefront passenger's airbag. Important Safety Notes on the Side Impact Airbag system Following is a number of safety points concerning this system which should always be observed to ensure risk ofinjury is reduced in an accident.

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B990C01JM-GAT Curtain Airbag (If Installed)
Curtain airbags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the front and rear doors.They are designed to help protect the heads of the front seat occupants and the rear outboard seat occupants incertain side impact collisions. The curtain airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side impact collisions, depending on the crash se- verity, angle, speed and impact. Thecurtain airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations, collisions from the front or rear of thevehicle or in most rollover situations. HLZ2051
Curtain Airbag
o Do not place any objects (an um-
brella, bag, etc.) between the frontdoor and the front seat. Such ob-jects may become dangerous pro- jectiles and cause injury if the supplemental side impact air baginflates.
o To prevent unexpected deploy-
ment of the side impact air bagthat may result in personal injury, avoid impact to the side airbag sensor when the ignition key ison.The airbags deploy only in certain side impact conditions severe enough to cause significant injuryto the vehicle occupants.
o For best protection from the side
airbag system and to avoid beinginjured by the deploying side im- pact airbag, each seat occupants should sit in an upright positionwith the seat belt properly fas- tened. The driver's hands should be placed on the steering wheel atthe 9:00 and 3:00 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 impactairbag.
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.

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o The built in coat hooks should
only be used for light weight cloth- ing, ensure that pockets are free of any heavy or sharp objects. When using coat hooks, do not hangclothes on coat hangers.
o The space between the occupant
and the curtain airbag must neverbe occupied by children, passen- gers or pets. Occupants should never lean out or have any parts oftheir body protruding from the window while the engine is run- ning.
o Do not move the sun visor out to cover the side window if there isan item attached to it such asgarage door remote control, pens, air fresheners or the like. These objects may cause injury if theCurtain Airbag is deployed.
o Where sun blinds are fitted to the
rear doors, these must not ob-struct or impair the airbag in any way. o Do not install any accessories or
children’s toys in the Curtain Airbag deployment zones, as thismay impair the operation of the system or throw parts of them into the vehicle cabin causing injury tooccupants if the system is de- ployed.
o To maintain the integrity of the Curtain Airbag system, any work,removal or installation of the airbag and associated compo-nents (such as roof lining and side trims) should always be performed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
!WARNING:
o Before installing child restraints , always refer to “Child Restraint System” to ensure correct instal- lation and occupant protection is maximized.
o Make sure that the occupant does not have any body parts (head,arms & legs) protruding outsidethe restraining system. If an inflat- ing airbag was to strike an infant child on the head, it may causeserious injury.
o Ensure the opening for the Cur-
tain Airbag System remains unob-structed at all times, so that the airbags can inflate properly if needed.
Important Safety Notes for Cur- tain Airbag Systems Following is a number of safety points concerning this system which shouldalways be observed to ensure risk of injury is reduced in an accident.