2005 Hyundai Matrix Owner's Manual

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTSB070E1-E
Lumbar Support Adjustment (Not all models) (Driver's seat only)
Some models are fitted with adjustable driver
seat lumbar support which may be used to increase the amount of lumbar support of-fered by the seat back. Adjustment is per-formed by moving the handle at the side of thebackrest in a forward direction to increase thesupport.
SB070D3-E Head Restraint Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push it down whilst pressing the lock knob.For maximum effectiveness in the event of anaccident, the restraint must be adjusted sothat the restraint is approximately at the levelof the seat occupant's eyes. The restraintmust never be so adjusted that it is centredabout the level of the seat occupant's neck. WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case of
an accident the head restraint should be adjusted so the middle of the headrestraint is at the same height as thetop of the occupant's eyes. For thisreason, the use of a cushion that holdsthe body away from the seatbackshould not be recommended.
SB070C1-E
Front Seat Recline Adjustment
The front seat back recline angle may beadjusted by leaning forward slightly and rais-ing the recline adjustment lever at the side ofthe seat. When the seatback is at the desiredangle, the lever should be released. Ensurethat the seatback is locked before driving thevehicle.
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HFC2025-DHFC2028-D
Lock knob
o Do not operate vehicle with the head
restraints removed as injury to the oc- cupants may occur in the event of anaccident. Head restraints may provideprotection against neck injuries whenproperly adjusted.
o Do not adjust the head restraint height whilst the vehicle is in motion.

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The front seat rake adjustment is performed by raising the lever at the front of the seatbase and sliding the seat to the desired posi-tion. At this position the lever should be re-leased and the seat rocked to and fro toensure that the mechanism has locked.
B080H01FC-GAT REAR SEAT Seat Rake Adjustment
B080G01FC-EAT UNDER TRAY (Not all models) The tray is located under the front passenger seat. It is opened by up and pulling forward. WARNING: To avoid the possibility of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, the trayshould be kept closed when the car is inmotion.
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SB070F1-F Seat Cushion Height Adjustment (Not all models) (Driver's seat only) To raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion, turn the front knob forward or rear-ward. To raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion, turn the rear knob forward or rear-ward.
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B090A01FC
Lock Knob
SB070D3-E Head Restraint Adjustment To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To lower it, push it down whilst pressing the lock knob.For maximum effectiveness in the event of anaccident, the restraint must be adjusted sothat the restraint is approximately at the levelof the seat occupant's eyes. The restraintmust never be so adjusted that it is centredabout the level of the seat occupant's neck. WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case of
an accident the head restraint shouldbe adjusted so the middle of the headrestraint is at the same height as thetop of the occupant's eyes. For thisreason, the use of a cushion that holdsthe body away from the seatbackshould not be recommended.
B080I01FC-BAT
Adjusting Seatback Angle
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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 intoposition.
CAUTION:When reclining the seatback, you should
adjust the seatback folding lever whilststanding. B090B01FC-GAT Folding Rear Seatback and Seat Cushion
HFC2074
Seatback folding lever
For greater convenience, the entire seatback and seat cushion may be folded down and up.
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
o Do not operate vehicle with the head
restraints removed as injury to the oc- cupants may occur in the event of anaccident. Head restraints may provideprotection against neck injuries whenproperly adjusted.
o Do not adjust the head restraint height whilst the vehicle is in motion.

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the top of the front seatbacks. This could allow cargo to slide forward andcause injury or damage during suddenstops.
o When you return the folded down seatback to its upright position, alwaysbe sure to install the headrests in theirproper positions. Headrests are impor-tant to the safety of occupants in a rearcollision. If the headrests are not in-stalled in their proper position, seriousinjury or death could result if a rear endcollision occurs.
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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 warmthe driver's seat or the passenger's seat.
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5. To secure the seat, hook the securing strap under the seat cushion to the head- rest stay of front driver and passengerseat.
6. Insert the removed headrests between the seatback and seat cushion, so that theywill not be thrown forward in the case of asudden 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 topof seatback.
WARNING:
o When you return the folded down seat back to its upright position, make sure the seat belts are in position to beaccessible 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. Donot allow passengers to sit in the cargoarea whilst the car is moving. This isnot a proper seating position and noseat belts are available for use whenthe seat back is folded down. Passen-gers who are not properly seated andwearing seat belts could sustain seri-ous injuries or death in case of anaccident or a sudden stop.
CAUTION: To prevent damage, ensure that the rear drinkholder, located in the rear console, isclosed before folding the rear seatbackand seat cushion.
4. Pull the seat cushion release lever up-
ward, then fold up the seat cushion.
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HFC2076
Seat cushion release lever
Securing strap

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTSB090O1-E Pregnant Women The use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women. The seat belt should beworn as low and snugly as possible acrossthe hips, not across the abdomen. A qualifiedMedical Practitioner should be consulted forfurther information. SB090F1-E Seat Belt OccupancyThe seat belts are designed to be used by one seat occupant only. The use of a seat belt bymore than one person increases the levels ofinjury which may be sustained in the event ofan 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 Down To ensure that the maximum level of protec- tion may be afforded by the seat belt system,all passengers should be sitting in an uprightposition throughout the journey. The seat beltwill be unable to afford maximum protection ifthe front seats are at or near the fully reclinedposition.
SB090A1-E SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS Seat belts should be worn at all times by all occupants front and rear. The possibility ofinjury or the severity of injuries suffered in theevent of an accident will be greatly reduced bythe wearing of seat belts. In addition the following recommendations should be observed. SB090B1-E Babies/Small ChildrenBabies and small children must be restrained using a restraint system specifically designedfor this purpose. Under no circumstancesshould a child be carried in the vehicle withoutthe use of a suitable restraint which meets theregulations in force in the country where thevehicle is in operation. SB090C1-E Larger ChildrenLarger children should occupy the rear seat and be restrained at all times. The restraintmay take the form of a special safety belt orthe original factory fitted seat belt used inconjunction with an approved booster cushiondepending upon the size and weight of thechild. Under no circumstances should childrenbe allowed to travel standing, kneeling or lyingon 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 vehicle occupants, lug-
gage or other cargo should not be piled higher than the top of the seatback.

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SEAT BELTS (3-Point Type) To Fasten The Seat Belt
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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 thestalk. The buckle should be firmly pressedinto the stalk until locked which will be indi-cated by an audible "click".
The length of the seat belt webbing will be
automatically adjusted by the seat belt mech-anism to allow the wearer maximum freedomof movement whilst the belt is being worn. WARNING:
o The height adjuster must be in the locked position when the vehicle ismoving.
o The misadjustment of height of the shoulder belt could reduce the effec-tiveness of the seat belt in a crash.
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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 themost effective protection. The shoulder por-tion should be adjusted so that it lies acrossyour chest and midway over your shouldernearest the door and not your neck. To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster into anappropriate position. To raise the height ad-juster, pull it up. To lower it, push it down whilstpressing 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.
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CARE OF SEAT BELTS
Seat belt assemblies must never be disas-
sembled or modified in any way. In addition,care should be exercised to ensure that the beltassemblies do not become damaged by beingtrapped 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 anykind. Parts of the system that are damagedshould be replaced as soon as possible. Underno circumstances must any part of the seat beltassemblies be dismantled or repaired. SB090J1-E Keep Belts Clean and Dry Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts become dirty, they can be cleaned usinga mild soap solution and warm water. Bleach,dye, strong detergents or abrasives shouldnot be used since the fabric may becomedamaged and weakened. SB090K1-E Replacement of Seat Belts The entire seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if the vehicle has beeninvolved in an accident even if no damage isevident. Additional questions concerning seatbelt operation should be directed to a Hyundaiauthorised repairer.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTSB090R1-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.
However, in the event of rapid deceleration orimpact, the belt mechanism will automaticallylock. The mechanism will also lock if the seat belt webbing is withdrawn too quickly when thebelt is being fastened or if attempts are madeto withdraw the webbing whilst the vehicle isnot on level ground. Should the seat belt lockunder these conditions, it will be possible torelease the mechanism by allowing a smallamount of webbing to be retracted and thebelt 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 islocated too high on your body, you could slideunder it in case of accident or a sudden stop. This could result of death, serious injury orproperty damage. Both arms should not beunder or over the belt. Rather, one should beover and the other under, as shown in theillustration. Never wear the seat belt under the arm near- est the door.
To fasten a 2-point static type seat belt, insertthe metal tab into the locking buckle. Therewill be an audible "click" when the tab locksinto the buckle. Check to make sure the beltis properly locked and that the belt is nottwisted.ZB090W2-A
SEAT BELTS (2-Point Static Type) (Rear Seat Centre) To Fasten Your Seat Belt
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ZB090Y1-E To Release the Seat Belt
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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 seatshoulder belts or the centre lap belt, makesure they are inserted into the correctbuckle to obtain maximum protection fromthe seat belt system and assure properoperation.
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 snuglyaround your body. Fasten the belt and pull onthe loose end to tighten. The belt should beplaced as low as possible on your hips, not onyour waist. If the belt is too high, it couldincrease the possibility of your being injured inan accident because you could slide under it. B220A01FC-EAT SEAT BELTS - Centre Rear Seat 3-Point System With Emergency Locking Re-tractor (Not all models)
1. Before fastening the rear seat center belt,
confirm the metal tab (a) and buckle (b) are latched together.
2. After confirming that (a) and (b) are latched, pull the seat belt out of the retractor andinsert the metal tab (c) into the buckle (d).
There will be an audible "click" when the tablocks in the buckle. The seat belt automati-cally adjusts to the proper length only after thelap belt is adjusted manually so that it fitssnugly around your hips. If you lean forwardin a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend andlet you move around. If there is a sudden stopor impact, the belt will lock into position. It willalso lock if you try to lean forward too quickly.
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