Hyundai Azera 2006 Service Manual

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SEAT BELTSB150B03Y-AATInfant or Small ChildAll 50 states have child restraint laws. You
should be aware of the specific require-
ments in your state. Child and/or infant
safety seats must be properly placed and
installed in the rear seat. Information about
the use of these restraints begins on page
1-34.
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B150A01S-AATSEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:All occupants of the vehicle must wear
their seat belts at all times. This vehicle
is equipped with a Supplemental Re-
straint (Airbag) System as discussed
beginning on page 1-44. The seat belts
must be used in conjunction with the
supplemental airbag system. State laws
require that some or all occupants of the
vehicle use seat belts. The possibility of
increased injury or severity of injury in
an accident will be increased if this el-
ementary safety precaution is not ob-
served. In addition, follow the other in-
structions provided in this section.
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WARNING:
Every person in your vehicle needs to be
properly restrained at all times, includ-
ing infants and children. In a collision, an
unrestrained child can become a "mis-
sile" inside the car. The force required to
hold a child on your lap could be so great
that you could not hold the child. Any
child riding in the vehicle should always
be in a proper restraint in the rear seat of
the vehicle.NOTE:Small children are best protected from
injury in an accident when properly re-
strained in the rear seat by a child re-
straint system that meets the require-
ments of the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards. Before buying any
child restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
The restraint must be appropriate for
your child's height and weight. Check
the label on the child restraint for this
information. See page 1-34.
B150C02A-AATLarger ChildrenChildren who are too large for child re-
straint systems should always occupy the
rear seat and use the available lap/shoul-
der belts. The lap portion should be fas-
tened snug on the hips and as low as
possible. Check belt fit periodically. A
child's squirming could put the belt out of
position. Children are afforded the most
safety in the event of an accident when
they are restrained by a proper restraint
system in the rear seat. If a larger child
(over age 13) must be seated in the front
seat, the child should be securely re-
strained by the available lap/shoulder belt
and the seat should be placed in the
rearmost position. Children under the age
of 13 should be restrained securely in the
rear seat. NEVER place a child under the
age of 13 in the front seat. NEVER place a
rear facing child seat in the front seat of a
vehicle.

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B150D01A-AATPregnant WomenThe use of a seat belt is recommended for
pregnant women to lessen the chance of
injury in an accident. When a seat belt is
used, the lap belt portion should be placed
as low and snugly as possible on the hips,
not across the abdomen. For specific rec-
ommendations, consult a physician.B150E01A-AATInjured PersonA seat belt should be used when an injured
person is being transported. When this is
necessary, you should consult a physician
for recommendations.B150F01A-AATOne Person Per BeltTwo people (including children) should
never attempt to use a single seat belt. This
could increase the severity of injuries in
case of an accident.
WARNING:
Sitting in a reclined position or lying down
when your vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your
seat belts can't do their job when you're
reclined.
The shoulder belt can't do its job be-
cause it won't be against your body.
Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash,
you could go into it with 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 ap-
plied there, not at your strong pelvic
bones. This could cause serious internal
injuries. For proper protection when the
vehicle is in motion, have the seatback
upright. Then sit back in the seat and
wear your seat belt properly.
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B150G01A-AATDo Not Lie DownTo reduce the chance of injuries in the
event of an accident and to achieve maxi-
mum effectiveness of the restraint system,
all passengers should be sitting up and the
front seats should be in an upright position
when the car is moving. A seat belt cannot
provide proper protection if the person is
lying down in the rear seat or if the front seat
is in a reclined position.

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B160C01A-AATKeep Belts Clean and DrySeat belts should be kept clean and dry. If
belts become dirty, they can be cleaned by
using a mild soap solution and warm wa-
ter. Bleach, dye, strong detergents or abra-
sives should not be used because they
may damage and weaken the fabric.B160D01A-AATWhen to Replace Seat BeltsEntire in-use seat belt assembly or assem-
blies should be replaced if the vehicle has
been involved in an accident. This should
be done even if no damage is visible.
Additional questions concerning seat belt
operation should be directed to your
Hyundai Dealer.
B170A04A-GATHEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT
SHOULDER BELTYou can adjust the height of the shoulder
belt anchor to one of 4 positions for maxi-
mum 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 adjusted so that it lies
across your chest and midway over your
shoulder nearest the door and not your
neck.
To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor,
lower or raise the height adjuster into an
appropriate position.
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B160A01A-AATCARE OF SEAT BELTSSeat belt systems should never be disas-
sembled or modified. In addition, care
should be taken to assure that seat belts
and belt hardware are not damaged by
seat hinges, doors or other abuse.
WARNING:
When you return the rear seatback to its
upright position after the rear seatback
was folded down, be careful not to dam-
age the seat belt webbing or buckle. Be
sure that the webbing or buckle does not
get caught or pinched in the rear seat.B160B01A-AATPeriodic InspectionIt is recommended that all seat belts be
inspected periodically for wear or damage
of any kind. Parts of the system that are
damaged should be replaced as soon as
possible.

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To raise the height adjuster, pull it up. To
lower it, push it down while pressing the
height adjuster button.
Release the button to lock the anchor into
position. Try sliding the height adjuster
down to make sure that it has locked into
position.
WARNING:
o The height adjuster must be in the
locked position when the vehicle is
moving.
o Misadjustment of height of the shoul-
der belt could reduce the effective-
ness of the seat belt in a crash.
B180A01TG-AATSEAT BELT-Driver's 3-Point System
with Emergency Locking RetractorTo fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the
retractor and insert the metal tab into the
buckle. There will be an audible "click"
when the tab locks into the buckle.
The seat belt automatically adjusts to the
proper length only after the lap belt portion
is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly
around your hips. If you lean forward in a
slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and
let you move around. If there is a sudden
stop or impact, the belt will lock into posi-
tion. It will also lock if you try to lean forward
too quickly.
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NOTE:If the driver's seat belt is not fastened
when the ignition key is turned to the
"ON" position, the seat belt warning light
will blink and the warning chime will sound
for approximately six seconds to re-
mind the driver to fasten the driver's
seat belt. See page 1-70.

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When the seat belt is fully extended from
the retractor to allow the installation of a
child restraint system, the seat belt opera-
tion changes to allow the belt to retract, but
not to extend (Automatic Locking Retrac-
tor Type). See page 1-39.NOTE:o Although the combination retractor
provides the same level of protection
for seated passengers in either emer-
gency or automatic locking modes, it
is recommended that seated passen-
gers use the emergency locking fea-
ture for improved convenience. The
automatic locking function is intended
to facilitate child restraint installa-
tion. To convert from the automatic
locking feature to the emergency lock-
ing operation mode, allow the unbuck-
led seat belt to fully retract.
o If the front passenger's seat belt is not
fastened when the ignition key is
turned to the "ON" position, the seat
belt warning light on the center fascia
panel will blink for approximately six
seconds to remind the front passen-
ger to fasten the front passenger's
seat belt. See page 1-70.
WARNING:
o For maximum restraint system pro-
tection, the seat belts must always be
used whenever the car is moving.
o Seat belts are most effective when
seatbacks are in the upright position.
o Children must always be seatbelted
in the rear seats. Never allow children
to ride in the front passenger seat.
o The shoulder belt should be positioned
midway over the shoulder nearest
the door for the most effective protec-
tion. Never wear the seat belt under
the arm nearest the door. Wearing the
belt under the arm nearest the door
could cause serious or fatal injuries in
an accident.
o Avoid wearing twisted seat belts. A
twisted belt can't do its job as well. In
a collision, it could even cut into you.
Be sure the belt webbing is straight
and not twisted.
o Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. If the belt web-
bing or hardware is damaged, replace
it.
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B190A01TG-AATSEAT BELTS-Front Passenger and
Rear Seat 3-Point System with Com-
bination Locking RetractorCombination retractor type seat belts are
installed in the rear seat positions to help
accommodate the installation of child re-
straint systems. Although a combination
retractor is also installed in the front passen-
ger seat position, Hyundai strongly recom-
mends that children always be seated in the
rear seat. NEVER place any infant restraint
system in the front seat of the vehicle.
This type of seat belt combines the fea-
tures of both an emergency locking retrac-
tor seat belt and an automatic locking
retractor seat belt. To fasten your seat belt,
pull it out of the retractor and insert the
metal tab into the buckle. There will be an
audible "click" when the tab locks into the
buckle. When not securing a child restraint,
the seat belt operates in the same way as
the driver's seat belt (Emergency Locking
Retractor Type). It automatically adjusts to
the proper length only after the lap belt
portion of the seat belt is adjusted manu-
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WARNING:
You should place the lap belt portion as
low as possible and snugly across your
hips, not on your waist. If the lap belt is
located too high on your waist, it may
increase the chance of injury in the event
of a collision. Both arms should not be
under or over the belt. Rather, one should
be over and the other under, as shown in
the illustration.
Never wear the seat belt under the arm
nearest the door.
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B200A01A-AATAdjusting Your Seat Belt
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B200A01NF-AATSEAT BELTS - Rear Seat Center 3-
Point System With Combination
Locking Retractor1. Pull the seat belt out of the rear seat
package tray.
2. Before fastening the rear seat center
belt, confirm the metal tab (a) and buckle
(b) are latched together.
B220A01TG
The seat belt is released by pressing the
release button in the locking buckle. When
it is released, the belt should automatically
draw back into the retractor.
If this does not happen, check the belt to be
sure it is not twisted, then try again.B210A01A-AATTo Release the Seat Belt
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There will be an audible "click" when the
tab locks in the buckle. The seat belt auto-
matically adjusts to the proper length only
after the lap belt is adjusted manually so
that it fits snugly around your hips. If you
lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the
belt will extend and let you move around.
If there is a sudden stop or impact, the belt
will lock into position. It will also lock if you
try to lean forward too quickly.
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WARNING:
o When using the rear seat center belt,
you must lock all metal tabs and buck-
les. If any metal tab or buckle is not
locked, it will increase the chance of
injury in the event of collision.
o Never unlock the metal tab (a) and the
buckle (b) with the following excep-
tions.
(1)In case of folding rear seatbacks
down.
(2)If transporting an object on the
rear seat may cause damage to
the rear seat center belt.
o Lock the metal tab (a) and the buckle
(b) immediately after folding rear
seatbacks up.
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3. After confirming that (a) and (b) are
latched, pull the seat belt out of the
retractor and insert the metal tab (c) into
the buckle (d).
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B220A03TG
WARNING:
o To disconnect the metal tab (a) from
the buckle (b), insert a narrow-ended
tool into the groove located on the
buckle (b).
B220C02A-GATTo Release the Seat BeltWhen you want to release the seat belt,
press the button in the locking buckle.
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WARNING:
When fastening the outboard seat belts
or the center seat belt, make sure they
are inserted into the correct buckles to
obtain maximum protection from the seat
belt system and assure proper opera-
tion.
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMB230A03Y-AATChildren riding in the car should sit in the
rear seat and must always be properly
restrained to minimize the risk of injury in
an accident, sudden stop or sudden ma-
neuver. According to accident statistics
provided by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA), children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seats than in the front seat. Larger
children not in a child restraint should use
one of the seat belts provided. All 50 states
have child restraint laws. You should be
aware of the specific requirements in your
state. Child and/or infant safety seats must
be properly placed and installed in the rear
seat. You must use a commercially avail-
able child restraint system that meets the
requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS).
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 seat and
seat belts, and fits your child. Follow all the
instructions provided by the manufacturer
when installing the child restraint system.
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WARNING:
o Children who are too large to be in a
child restraint should sit in the rear
seat and be restrained with the avail-
able lap/shoulder belts. Never allow
children to ride in the front passenger
seat.
o Always make sure that the shoulder
belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt is
positioned midway over the shoulder
and never across the neck or behind
the back. Moving the child closer to-
ward the seat belt buckle may help
provide a good shoulder belt fit. The
lap belt portion of the lap/shoulder belt
must always be positioned as low as
possible on the child's hips, and as
snug as possible.
o If the seat belt will not properly fit the
child, Hyundai recommends the use
of an approved booster seat in the
rear seat in order to raise the child's
seating height so that the seat belt will
properly fit the child.
WARNING:
Before purchasing a booster seat,
make sure that it meets applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan-
dards (FMVSS) and that it is satisfac-
tory for use with this vehicle.
o Never allow a child to stand up or
kneel on the seat.
o Never use an infant carrier or a child
safety seat that "hooks" over a
seatback; it may not provide ad-
equate security in an accident.
o Never allow a child to be held in a
person's arms while they are in a
moving vehicle, as this could result in
serious injury to the child in the event
of an accident or a sudden stop. Hold-
ing a child in a moving vehicle does
not provide the child with any means
of protection during an accident, even
if the person holding the child is wear-
ing a seat belt.
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WARNING:
o A child restraint system must be
placed in the rear seat. Never install
a child or infant seat on the front
passenger's seat. Should an accident
occur and cause the passenger's
front airbag to deploy, it could se-
verely injure or kill an infant or child
seated in an infant or child seat. Thus
only use a child restraint in the rear
seat of your vehicle.
o A safety belt or child restraint system
can become very hot if it is left in a
closed vehicle on a sunny day, even
if the outside temperature does not
feel hot. Be sure to check the seat
cover and buckles before placing a
child there.
o When the child restraint system is not
in use, store it in the trunk or fasten it
with a safety belt so that it will not be
thrown forward in the case of a sud-
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B230B01NF-AATUsing a Child Restraint SystemFor small children and babies, the use of
a child seat or infant seat is required. This
child seat or infant seat should be of appro-
priate size for the child and should be
installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions. It is further
required that the seat be placed in the
vehicle's rear seat. Your vehicle is pro-
vided with three child restraint hook hold-
ers for installing the child seat or infant
seat.
2. Route the child restraint seat tether strap
over the seatback.
B230C02TG
Rear seat package trayTether Strap Hook
Child Restraint Hook Holders
B230C04A-AATInstalling a Child Restraint Seat with
the "Tether Anchorage" SystemThree child restraint hook holders are lo-
cated on the rear seat package tray.To install the child restraint seat1. Open the tether anchor cover on the
rear seat package tray.
B230C01NF
Tether Anchor Cover
Child Restraint
Hook Holder
Front of Vehicle