2009 Hyundai Accent Owner's Manual

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B080C02A-AATAdjusting Seatback AngleTo recline the seatback, lean forward to
take your weight off it, then pull up on the
recliner control lever at the outside edge
of the seat. Now lean back until the de-
sired seatback angle is achieved. To lock
the seatback into position, release the
recliner control lever.
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WARNING:
Riding with a reclined seatback in-
creases your chance of serious or fatal
injuries in the event of a collision or
sudden stop. The protection of your
restraint system (seat belts and airbags)
is greatly reduced by reclining your seat.
Seat belts must be snug against your
hips and chest to work properly. The
more the seatback is reclined, the greater
the chance that an occupant's hips will
slide under the lap belt or the occupant's
neck will strike the shoulder belt. Driv-
ers and passengers should always sit
well back in their seats, properly belted,
and with the seatbacks upright.
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C010104AMCHeadrestThe driver's and front passenger's seats
are equipped with a headrest for the
occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort
for the driver and front passenger, but
also helps to protect the head and neck
in the event of a collision.
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Adjusting the height up and downTo raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the head-
rest, push and hold the release button (2)
on the headrest support and lower the
headrest to the desired position (3).
RemovalTo remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button (1)
while pulling upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the headrest
poles (3) into the holes while pressing the
release button (1). Then adjust it to the
appropriate height.
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WARNING:
Make sure the headrest locks in position
after adjusting it to properly protects the
occupants.
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WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case
of an accident, the headrest should
be adjusted so the middle of the
headrest is at the same height of the
center of gravity of an occupant's
head. Generally, the center of grav-
ity of most people's head is similar
with the height of the top of their
eyes. Also, adjust the headrest as
close to your head as possible.
o Do not operate the vehicle with the
headrests removed as severe injury
to the occupants may occur in the
event of an accident. Headrests may
provide protection against neck inju-
ries when properly adjusted.
o Do not adjust the headrest position
of the driver's seat while the vehicle
is in motion.

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B080G01A-GATAdjusting Armrest Angle
(Driver's side only)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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B080F01MC-AATSeat Cushion Height Adjustment
(Driver's Seat only)To raise or lower the front part of the seat
cushion, turn the front knob forward or
rearward.
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B130A01A-AATREAR SEAT ENTRY (3 Door)The front passenger's seatback should
be tilted to enter the rear seat.
By pulling up on the recliner control lever
(1) at the outside of the front passenger's
seat, the seatback will tilt forward and the
seat will automatically slide forward.
Rear seat occupants can tilt the front
passenger's seatback by depressing the
foot lever (2) as shown in the illustration.
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(1)
(2)
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WARNING:
Passengers sitting in the rear seat should
be careful not to accidentally press the
foot lever (2) while the vehicle is moving,
as this may cause the seatback to move
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B085A01MC-GATREAR SEAT
Adjusting seatback angle (3 Door)To recline the seatback, pull up the
seatback folding lever (1) and push the
seatback rearward.
To return the seatback to an upright po-
sition, pull up the seatback folding lever
(1) and pull the seatback forward until the
seatback locks into upright position.
After adjusting the seatback angle, al-
ways check that it is securely locked into
place.
B085A01MC
(1)
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WARNING:
Do not adjust the seatback angle while
the vehicle is in motion.
C010303BUNHeadrest
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The rear seat(s) is equipped with head-
rests in all the seating positions for the
occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort
for passengers, but also helps to protect
the head and neck in the event of a
collision.
!
WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case
of an accident, the headrest should
be adjusted so the middle of the
headrest is at the same height of the
center of gravity of an occupant's
head. Generally, the center of grav-
ity of most people's head is similar
with the height of the top of their
eyes. Also, adjust the headrest as
close to your head as possible. The
use of a cushion that holds the body
away from the seatback is not rec-
ommended.
o Do not operate the vehicle with the
headrests removed as severe injury
to an occupant may occur in the
event of an accident. Headrests may
provide protection against severe
neck injuries when properly adjusted.

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Adjusting the height up and down
(If Installed)To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the head-
rest, push and hold the release button (2)
on the headrest support and lower the
headrest to the desired position (3).
Removal (If Installed)To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button (1)
while pulling upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the headrest
poles (3) into the holes while pressing the
release button (1). Then adjust it to the
appropriate height.
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WARNING:
Make sure the headrest locks in position
after adjusting it to properly protect the
occupants.
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B110A02MC-AATFolding Rear SeatbacksThe rear seatbacks may be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to increase
the luggage capacity of the vehicle.
WARNING:
The purpose of the fold-down rear
seatbacks is to allow you to carry longer
objects than could otherwise be accom-
modated.
Never allow passengers to sit on top of
the folded down seatback or cargo area
while the car is moving as this is not a
proper seating position and no seat belts
are available for use. This could result in
serious injury or death in case of an
accident or sudden stop. Objects car-
ried on the folded down seatback should
not extend higher than the top of the front
seats. This could allow cargo to slide
forward and cause injury or damage
during sudden stops.

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3. Pull up the seatback folding lever to
release the seatback. o Before folding the seatback, insert
the buckle in the pocket. This can
prevent the buckle from being dam-
aged by the seatback.
B110A01MC
To fold down the seatback :1. Slide the front seats forward and ad-
just the front seatbacks to be upright
before folding the rear seatbacks down.
2. Lower the rear seat headrests to the
lowest position.
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o In order to prevent the center shoul-
der belt from being damaged while
folding the rear seat, disconnect the
metal tab (A) from the buckle (B). To
disconnect the metal tab (A) from
the buckle (B) , insert a narrow-ended
tool into the groove located on the
buckle (B).
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CAUTION:
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CAUTION:
o Move the rear lap/shoulder belt to
the outside so that they don't inter-
fere with the seatback when folding.o Move the rear lap/shoulder belt to
the side so that it is clear of the
seatback when returning to its up-
right position.
o Place the rear seat belt to the proper
position.
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4 Door3 Door
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4 Door3 Door
4. Fold down the seatback forward.
When you return the seatback to its up-
right position, always be sure it has locked
into position by pushing on the top of the
seatback.
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SEAT BELTS
B140A01S-AATREAR SEAT WARNINGFor the safety of all passengers, luggage
or other cargo should not be piled higher
than the top of the seatback. In addition,
do not place objects on the rear shelf as
they may move forward during braking or
in an accident and strike vehicle passen-
gers.
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B150A02S-AATSEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:All occupants of the vehicle must wear
their seat belts at all times. Seat belts
and child restraints reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injuries for all occupants
in the event of a collision or sudden stop.
Without a seat belt, occupants could be
shifted too close to a deploying airbag,
strike the interior structure or be thrown
from the vehicle. Properly worn seat
belts greatly reduce these hazards. Even
with advanced airbags, unbelted occu-
pants can be severely injured by a de-
ploying airbag. Always follow the pre-
cautions about seat belts, airbags and
occupant safety contained in this
manual.
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WARNING:
When you return the rear seatback to its
upright position after being folded down:
Be careful not to damage the seat belt
webbing or buckle. Do not allow the seat
belt webbing or buckle to get caught or
pinched in the rear seat. Ensure that the
seatback is completely locked into its
upright position by pushing on the top of
the seatback. Otherwise, in an accident
or sudden stop, the seat could fold down
and allow cargo to enter the passenger
compartment, which could result in se-
rious injury or death.