2006 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual

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!!WARNING:
To minimize risk of severe injury in the event of a collision or a sudden stop, both the driver and passenger seatbacks should always be in anupright position while the vehicle is in motion. The protection provided by the seat belts and airbags in afrontal collision may be reduced sig- nificantly when the seatbacks are reclined. There is greater risk thatthe driver and passenger will slide under the seat belt which may result in serious injury if a crash occurswhen the seatbacks are reclined. The seat belt cannot provide full protec- tion to an occupant if the seatback isreclined. B080D02A-AAT Adjustable Headrests
Headrests are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries. To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, push it down while pressing thelock knob. To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the lock knob while pulling upward. WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest shouldbe adjusted so the top of the head-rest is at the same height as the top of the occupant's ears. The use of a cushion that holds thebody away from the seatback is not recommended.
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Lock Knob
o Do not operate the vehicle with the
headrests removed as severe in- jury to an occupant may occur in the event of an accident. Head- rests may provide protectionagainst severe neck injuries when properly adjusted. B080D01JM

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B100A01A-GAT SEAT WARMER (If Installed)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. With the ignition key in the "ON" posi- tion, push either of the switches on therear console to warm the driver's seat or the passenger's seat. During mild weather or under conditionsthat the operation of the seat warmer is not needed, keep the switches in the "OFF" position. B100A01A
B080F01S-AAT Seat Cushion Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed)
To raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion, turn the front knob for- ward or rearward. To raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion, turn therear knob forward or rearward.
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B080E01O-AAT Lumbar Support Control
(Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed) To adjust the lumbar support, turn the handle on the outboard or left side of theseat. To increase the amount of lumbar support, pull the lever forward. To de- crease it, push the lever toward therear.
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o Do not adjust the headrest hejght
while the vehicle is in motion.

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B080G01A-GAT Adjusting Armrest Angle (Driver's side only)
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The armrest will be raised or lowered manually. To raise the armrest, pull it up. To lower it, press the armrest down.
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B130A02A-GAT REAR SEAT ENTRY (For 3-door model) The driver's and front passenger's seatback should be tilted to enter the rear seat. By pulling up on the recliner controllever (1) at the outside of the driver's and front passenger's seat, the seatback will tilt forward and the seat will auto-matically slide forward. Rear seat occupants can tilt the front passenger seatback by depressing thefoot lever (2) as shown in the illustration (Front passenger's seat only). WARNING:
Passengers sitting in the rear seatshould be careful not to accidentally press the foot lever (2) while thevehicle is moving, as this may cause the seatback to move forward and injure a front seat occupant.

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!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. B110A03A-AAT Folding Rear Seatbacks (If Installed)
WARNING:
The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks is to allow you to carry longer objects than could otherwise be accommodated. Never allow pas-sengers to sit on top of the folded- down seatback while the car is mov- ing as this is not a proper seatingposition and no seat belts are avail- able for use when the seatbacks are folded down. This could result in B110A01A
Lock Knob
B090A01A-GAT REAR SEAT Adjustable Headrests(If Installed) Headrests are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries. To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, push it down while pressing thelock knob. To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the lock knob while pulling up ward. B090A01A-1

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serious injury or death in case of an accident or a sudden stop. Objects carried on the folded-down seatback should not extend higher than thetop of the front seats. This could allow cargo to slide forward and cause injury or damage during sud-den stops.
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For greater convenience, the entire seat-back may be folded down or the seat-backs may be folded down individually.
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B140A01S-AAT 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. In addition, do not place objects on therear shelf as they may move forward during braking or in an accident and strike vehicle passengers.
WARNING:
o When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after being folded down, be careful not to damage the seatbelt webbing or buckle. In addition, do not allow the seatbelt webbing or buckle toget caught or pinched in the rear seat.
o When you return the rear seatback to its upright position, be sure it islocked into position to attempt move it.
o Never attempt to fold or return seat while the vehicle is moving.
o Make sure that the headrests are properly fixed in place to mini- mize the risk of severs injury in case of an accident.
o To unlock the seatback, pull up the
seatback locking knob, then pushforward on the seatback panel.
o When you return the seatback to its
upright position, always be sure it haslocked into position by pulling and pushing on the top of the seatback.

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B150D01A-AAT Pregnant Women The use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women to lessen the chanceof injury in an accident. When a seat belt is used, it should be placed as low and snugly as possible on the hips, notacross the abdomen. For specific rec- ommendations, consult a physician. B150E01A-AAT Injured Person A seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. When this is necessary, you shouldconsult a physician for recommenda- tions.
B150F01A-AAT One Person Per Belt Two people (including children) should never attempt to use a single seat belt. This could increase the severity of injuries in case of an accident.
B150C02A-AAT Larger Children Children who are too large for child restraint systems should always oc-cupy the rear seat and use the available lap/shoulder belts. The lap portion should be fastened snug on the hipsand as low as possible. Check belt fit periodically. A child's squirming could put the belt out of position. Children areafforded the most safety in the event of an accident when they are restrained by a proper restraint system in the rearseat. If a larger child (over age 13) must be seated in the front seat, the child should be securely restrained by theavailable lap/shoulder belt and the seat should be placed in the rearmost posi- tion. Children under the age of 13 shouldbe restrained securely in the rear seat. NEVER place a child under the age of 13 in the front seat. NEVER place a rearfacing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle.SEAT BELTS
B150A03A-GAT SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS All occupants of the vehicle should wear their seat belts at all times. In-deed, your province's laws may require that some or all occupants of the ve- hicle use seat belts.The possibility of injury or the severity of injury in an accident will be de- creased if this elementary safety pre-caution is observed. In addition, follow the other instructions provided in this section. B150B01Y-GAT Infant or Small Child Some countries require the use of child restraint systems for infants and small children. Whether this is required by lawor not, it is strongly recommended that a child restraint seat or infant restraint system be used for infants or smallchildren weighing less than 18 kilo- grams (40 pounds). NOTE: Small children are best protected in an accident when properly restrained by a child restraint system.

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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.
WARNING:
Sitting in a reclined position or lyingdown when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckleup, 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. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be applied there, not at your strongpelvic bones. This could cause seri- ous internal injuries. For proper protection when the ve-hicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit back in the seat and wear your seat belt properly. Seepage 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:
When you return the rear seatback toits upright position after the rearseatback was folded down, be care- ful not to damage the seat belt web- bing or buckle. Be sure that the web-bing 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 or dam- age of any kind. Parts of the systemthat are damaged should be replaced as soon as possible.

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B170A04A-AAT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT(If Installed)
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You can adjust the height of the shoul- der belt anchor to one of the 4 positions for maximum comfort and safety.If the height of the adjusting seat belt is too near your neck, you will not be getting the most effective protection.The shoulder portion should be ad- justed so that it lies across your chest and midway over your shoulder nearestthe door and not your neck. To adjust the height of the seat beltanchor, lower or raise the height ad-juster into an appropriate position. To raise the height adjuster, pull it up. To lower it, push it down while pressing theheight adjuster button. Release the button to lock the anchor into position. Try sliding the height ad-juster to make sure that it has locked into the position.
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 theeffectiveness of the seat belt in a crash.
B160C01A-AAT Keep Belts Clean and Dry Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts become dirty, they can becleaned by using a mild soap solution and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong detergents or abrasives should not beused because they may damage and weaken 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 nodamage is visible. Additional questions concerning seat belt operation should be directed to your Hyundai Dealer.