2005 Hyundai Getz fold seats

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B099A02F-AAT BEFORE FOLDING THE REAR SEATS Outboard Rear Seat Belt
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Rear Seat Centre's 3 Point Type Seat Belt. In order to prevent the shoulder beltfrom being damaged while folding the rear seat, the shoulder belt must be passed through the hanger to keep itout of the way.
CAUTION:
Seat belts must be removed from the hanger when in use.
!WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the top of the head- rest is at the same height as the
top of the occupant's ears. Theuse of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended.
o Do not operate vehicle with the headrests removed as severe in-jury to an occupant may occur inthe event of an accident. Head- rests may provide protection against severe neck injuries whenproperly adjusted.

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B220C01Y-DAT To Release the Seat Belt
When you want to release the seat belt, press the button in the locking buckle. HTB191
WARNING:
The centre belt latching mechanismis different from those for the rear seat shoulder belts. When fastening the rear seat shoulder belts or therear seat centre belt, make sure they are inserted into the correct buckles to obtain maximum protection fromthe seat belt system and assure proper operation. B230A03A-EAT CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM Children riding in the car should sit in the rear seat and must always be prop-erly restrained to minimize the risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden manoeuvre. According to acci-dent statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats than in the front seat. Larger childrenshould use one of the seat belts pro- vided. You are required by law to use safetyrestraints 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. For small 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 andseat belts, and fits your child. Follow all the instructions provided by the manu- facturer when installing the child re-straint system.
!WARNING:
o When using the rear seat centre belt, you must lock all metal tabs and buckles. If any metal tab or buckle is not locked, it will in-crease the chance of injury in the event of collision.
o Never unlock the metal tab (a) and
the buckle (b) with the followingexceptions.(1)In case of folding rear seatbacks down.
(2)If transporting an object on the
rear seat may cause damage to the rear seat centre belt.
o Lock the metal tab (a) and the
buckle (b) immediately after fold-ing rear seatbacks up.

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To recline the seatback, push the seatback folding lever toward the head- rest, and release it after the desired seatback angle is achieved.When you recline the seatback to de- sired position, always be sure it has locked into position.
CAUTION:
When reclining the seatback you should adjust the seatback folding lever while standing.
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B130A01A-AAT REAR SEAT ENTRY (For 3-door model) The front passenger seatback should be tilted to enter the rear seat. By pulling up on the recliner controllever (1) at the outside of the front passenger seat, the seatback will tilt forward and the seat will automaticallyslide forward. Rear seat occupants can tilt the front passenger seatback by depressing thefoot lever (2) as shown in the illustra- tion. WARNING:
Passengers sitting in the rear seatshould be careful not to acciden- tally press the foot lever (2) whilethe vehicle is moving, as this may cause the seatback to move for- ward and injure a front seat occu-pant.
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Seatback folding lever
B080I01FC-GAT REAR SEAT Adjusting Seatback Angle
(1)
(2)
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HTB029Seatback folding lever
B090B01TB-GAT Folding Rear Seatback and Seat Cushion For greater convenience, the entire seatback and seat cushion may be folded down and up.
1. Push the headrest down to the low-
est position.
2. To fold down the seatback , push and hold the seatback folding lever toward the headrest, then push down the seatback.
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B099A02F-AAT BEFORE FOLDING THE REAR SEATS Outboard Rear Seat Belt
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Rear Seat Center's 3 Point Type Seat Belt (If installed) In order to prevent the shoulder belt from being damaged while folding the rear seat, the shoulder belt must bepassed through the hanger to keep it out of the way.
CAUTION:
Seat belts must be removed from thehanger when in use.
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B100A01FC-GAT SEAT WARMER (If Installed) The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. When the engine is running, push ei-ther of the switches to warm the driver's seat or the passenger's seat. During mild weather or under condi-tions where the operation of the seat warmer is not needed, keep the switches in the "OFF" position.
o Objects should not extend higher
than the top of the frontseatbacks. 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,always be sure to install the head-rests in their proper positions. Headrests are important to the safety of occupants in a rear col-lision. If the headrests are not installed in their proper position, serious injury or death could re- sult if a rear end collision occurs.
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B140A01B-GAT REAR SEAT WARNING For the safety of all passengers, lug- gage or other cargo should not be piled higher than the top of the seatback.
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B150G01A-AAT Do Not Lie Down To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident, and to achievemaximum effectiveness of the restraint system, all passengers should be sit- ting up and the front seats should be inan upright position when the car is moving. A seat belt cannot provide proper protection if the person is lyingdown in the rear seat or if the front seat is in a reclined position. would be applied there, not at yourpelvic bones. This could cause serious internalinjuries. For proper protection when the ve- hicle is in motion, have the seatbackupright. Then sit back in the seat and wear your seat belt properly. See page 1-22. B160A01A-AAT CARE OF SEAT BELTS Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition, care should be taken to assure thatseat belts and belt hardware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors or other abuse.
WARNING:
Sitting in a reclined position or ly- ing down when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even ifyou buckle up, your seat belts can't do their job when you're reclined. The shoulder belt can't do its jobbecause it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into itwith great force, receiving serious neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't do its job either. Ina crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces
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WARNING:
When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after the rear seatback was folded down, be care- ful not to damage the seat belt web-bing or buckle. Be sure that the webbing or buckle does not get caught or pinched in the rear seat.!
B160B01A-AAT Periodic Inspection It is recommended that all seat belts be inspected periodically for wear ordamage of any kind. Parts of the sys- tem that are damaged should be re- placed as soon as possible. B160C01A-AAT Keep Belts Clean and Dry Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts become dirty, they can be cleaned by using a mild soap solutionand warm water. Bleach, dye, strong detergents or abrasives should not be used because they may damage andweaken the fabric. B160D01A-AAT When to Replace Seat Belts Entire in-use seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if the vehicle has been involved in an acci-dent. This should be done even if no damage is visible. Additional ques- tions concerning seat belt operationshould be directed to your Hyundai Dealer.
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