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If you need to tighten the belt, pull more webbing toward the retractor.When you unbuckle the seat belt and allow it to retract, the retractor will automatically revert back to its normalseated passenger emergency locking usage condition. NOTE:
o Before installing the child re-
straint system, read the instruc- tions supplied by the child re- straint system manufacturer.
o If the seat belt does not operate as described, have the systemchecked immediately by yourauthorized Hyundai dealer.
WARNING:
Do not install any child restraintsystem in the front passenger seat.Should an accident occur and cause the passenger side airbag to de- ploy, it could severely injure or killan infant or child seated in an infant or child seat. Therefore, install a child restraint system only in therear seat of your vehicle. G230G05P-GAT Child Seat Restraint Suitability For Seat Position Use child safety seats that have been officially approved and are appropriatefor your children. When using the child safety seats, refer to the following table.
UF UF UF UF
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 to36kg(4 ~ 12 years) 3rd
Center
3rd
Outboard
Age Group Seating Position
(Minibus for 7 Passengers)2nd
Left Seat2nd
Right Seat
U U U
UF U U U
UF X X X X
Front
Passenger
X X X
UF
3rd SeatAge Group Seating Position
(Minibus for 9 Passengers)Front Passenger 2nd Seat
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 to36kg(4 ~12 years)Out-
board Center Left
Seat Right
Seat
Center Out-
board Center
X X X X X X X XU U U
UF UF UF UF UF X X X XX X X XUF UF UF UF
Minibus
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B600A01A-AAT (If installed) To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Push the lever downward to unlock.
2. Raise or lower the steering wheel to the desired position.
3. After adjustment, securely tighten the lever by pulling it upward.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to adjust the steer- ing wheel while driving as this may result in loss of control of the ve- hicle and serious injury or death. HSRFL600
U : Suitable for "universal" category restraints approved for use in thismass group
UF : Suitable for forward-facing "uni-
versal" category restraints ap-proved for use in this mass group
X : Seat poition not suitable for chil-
dren in this mass group
Age Group
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 to36kg (4 ~12 years)
Truck Seating Position(For Truck)
Front Passenger Outboard Front Passenger
Center
X X X X X X
UF UF
Age Group Seating Position
(Van for 3 Passengers)Front Passenger Outboard Front Passenger
Center
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 to36kg(4 ~ 12 years)
X X X X X X X X
Age Group
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 to36kg(4 ~ 12 years)
Van
2nd
Center
2nd
Outboard
Seating Position
(Van for 6 Passengers)
Front Pass-
enger Outboard Front Passe-
nger Center
X X X X X X X XUF UF UF UFX X X X
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49SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT (AIRBAG) SYSTEM
B240A01F-GAT (If installed) Your Hyundai is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint (Airbag) Sys-tem. The indications of the system's presence are the letters "SRS AIR BAG" embossed on the airbag padcover in the steering wheel and the passenger's side front panel pad above the glove box. The Hyundai SRS consists of airbags installed under the pad covers in thecenter of the steering wheel and the passenger's side front panel above the glove box. (The purpose of the SRS isto provide the vehicle's driver and/or Driver's Side Airbag
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the front passenger with additional pro- tection than that offered by the seat-belt system alone, in case of a frontal impact of sufficient severity.) NOTE: Be sure to read information about the SRS on the labels provided on the backside of the sun visor and in the glove box.WARNING:
o As its name implies, the SRS is designed to work with, and besupplemental to, the driver's andthe passenger's three point seat belt systems and is not a substi- tute for them. Therefore your seatbelts must be worn at all times while the vehicle is in motion. In addition, the airbags deploy onlyin certain frontal impact condi- tions severe enough to likely cause significant injury to thevehicle occupants.o The SRS is designed to deploy
the airbags only when an impact is sufficiently severe and when the impact angle is less than 30° from the forward longitudinal axisof the vehicle and will not deploy in side, rear or rollover impacts. Additionally, the airbags will onlydeploy once. Thus, seat belts must be worn at all times.
o For maximum safety protection
in all types of crashes, all occu-pants including the driver should always wear their seat beltswhether or not an airbag is also provided at their seating posi- tion to minimize the risk of se-vere injury or death in the event of a crash. Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the airbagwhile the vehicle is in motion.
o The SRS airbag system must
deploy very rapidly to provideprotection in a crash. If an occu- pant is out of position because of not wearing a seat belt, theairbag may forcefully contact the occupant causing serious or fa- tal injuries.
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CAUTION:
When installing the container of liquid air refresher inside a vehicle, do not place it near the instrumentcluster nor on the crash pad sur- face. If there is any leakage from the air refresher onto these areas (In-strument cluster, crash pad or air ventilator), it may damage these parts. If the liquid from air refresherdoes leak onto these areas, wash them with water immediately.!
Passenger's Airbag
B240B04P!WARNING:
o When the SRS is activated, there may be a loud noise and fine dust will be released through the ve- hicle. These conditions are nor- mal and are not hazardous. How-ever, the fine dust generated dur- ing airbag deployment may cause skin irritation. Be sure to washyour hands and face thoroughly with lukewarm water and a mild soap after an accident in whichthe airbags were deployed. B240B05L
Passenger's Airbag
o The SRS can function only when
the ignition key is in the "ON" position. If the SRS SRI does not illuminate, or continuously re- mains on, after illuminating forabout 6 seconds when the igni- tion key is turned to the "ON" position, or after the engine isstarted, or comes on while driv- ing, the SRS is not working prop- erly. If this occurs, have yourvehicle immediately inspected by your Hyundai dealer.
o Before you replace a fuse or dis-
connect a battery terminal, turnthe ignition key to the "LOCK" position or remove the ignitionkey. Never remove or replace the air bag related fuse(s) when the ignition key is in the "ON" posi-tion. Failure to heed this warning will cause the SRS SRI to illumi- nate.
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o For cleaning the airbag pad cov-
ers, use only a soft, dry cloth or one which has been moistened with plain water. Solvents orcleaners could adversely affect the airbag covers and proper deployment of the system.
o No objects should be placed over or near the airbag modules onthe steering wheel, instrumentpanel, and the front passenger's panel above the glove box, be- cause any such object couldcause harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe enough to cause the airbags to inflate.
o If the airbags inflate, 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, due to accidental inflation of the airbags or by rendering the SRSinoperative.
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o Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an airbag in front of it!
o Modification to SRS components
or wiring, including the additionof any kind of badges to the pad covers or modifications to thebody structure, can adversely affect SRS performance and lead to possible injury. B240C01HP
B240C01HP-GAT SRS Care The SRS is virtually maintenance-free and so there are no parts you cansafely service by yourself. The entire SRS system must be inspected by an authorized Hyundai dealer 10 yearsafter the date that the vehicle was manufactured. Any work on the SRS system, such as removing, installing, repairing, or any work on the steering wheel must beperformed by a qualified Hyundai tech- nician. Improper handling of the SRS system may result in serious personalinjury.
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Before starting the Engine .......................................... 3-2 Precaution for Exhaust Fumes While
Starting and Driving .................................................... 3-2
To Start the Engine ..................................................... 3-3
Key Positions ............................................................... 3-3Starting........................................................................ 3-4
Manual Transmission .................................................. 3-7
Automatic Transmission .............................................. 3-9Driving with Electronic Dual-Range Automatic
Transmission ............................................................ 3-13
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) ........................................... 3-15
Brake System ............................................................ 3-19
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................................. 3-23
Back Warning System ............................................... 3-24
Driving for Economy .................................................. 3-25
Smooth Cornering ..................................................... 3-28
Winter Driving ............................................................ 3-28
Additional Equipment ................................................ 3-31
Locking Differential .................................................... 3-31
STARTING AND OPERATING
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1. Do not breathe exhaust fumes con- taining carbons monoxide when starting or driving. Carbon monox- ide is a colorless, odorless gas and can cause unconsciousness ordeath by asphyxiation.
2. Open all the windows fully and get
the back door closed if you smellexhaust fumes inside the vehicle. Have the cause immediately located and corrected.
3. Check the exhaust system, from time to time, for holes or loose con-nections if you hear a change in theexhaust sound, or if something has hit the exhaust system.
4. Do not race the engine in a garage
or enclosed area any longer than ittakes to start the engine and drive the vehicle in or out. The sealedexhaust fume may make a particu- larly dangerous situation.
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
C020A01O-GAT Before you start the engine, you should always:
1. Look around the vehicle to be sure
there are no flat tires, puddles of oil, water or other indications of pos- sible trouble.
2. After entering the car, check to be sure the parking brake is engaged.
3. Check that all windows, and lights are clean.
4. Check that the interior and exterior
mirrors are clean and in position.
5. Check your seat, seatback and headrest to be sure they are in theirproper positions.
6. Lock all the doors.
7. Fasten your seat belt and be sure
that all other occupants have fas- tened theirs.
8. Turn off all lights and accessories
that are not needed. WARNING (DIESEL ENGINE):
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system dur- ing cold weather start-up condi-tions, it is necessary to run the engine at idle for several seconds after starting the engine.
9. When you turn the ignition switch to
"ON", check that all appropriatewarning lights are operating andthat you have sufficient fuel.
10.Check the operation of warning
lights and all bulbs when key is inthe "ON" position.
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5. Avoid idling the engine for prolonged
periods with people inside the car. If it is unavoidable, however, be sure to do so in an open area and adjust the heating or cooling system toforce outside into the vehicle.
6. Make sure that the ventilation air
intakes located just in front of thewindshield are kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions, to assure proper operation of the ven-tilation system.
7. Get the back door closed while driv-
ing. An incompletely closed backdoor may cause exhaust fumes to be drawn into the vehicle. If you must drive with the back door opento accommodate a large object, close the windows, open the dash- board vents and have the heating orcooling system deliver fresh air into the vehicle by turning the fan to high speeds with the air intake controllever set in the "Fresh" position (Mini- bus, Van).
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KEY POSITIONS
C040A01A-AAT
C040A01E-1
LOCK
ACC
ON
START
WARNING:
The engine should not be turned off or the key removed from the ignition key cylinder while the ve-hicle is in motion. The steering wheel is locked by removing the key.
o "START" The engine is started in this position. It will crank until you release the key.TO START THE ENGINE
C030A01A-GAT COMBINATION IGNITION SWITCH Before starting the engine:
o If your Hyundai is equipped with a manual transaxle, place the shift lever in neutral and depress the clutch pedal fully.
o If your Hyundai has an automatic transaxle, place the shift lever in "P"(park).
o To start the engine, insert the igni- tion key and turn it to the "START"position. Release it as soon as the engine starts. Do not hold the key inthe "START" position for more than 15 seconds.
NOTE: For safety, the engine will not start if the shift lever is not in "P" or "N" Position (Automatic Transmission).