Hyundai Accent 2007 Owner's Guide

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B110A01MC-AAT Folding Rear Seatbacks (4Door) (If Installed) The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to in-crease the luggage capacity of the vehicle.
WARNING:
The purpose of the fold-down rearseatbacks is to allow you to carry longer objects than could otherwise be accommodated. Never allow passengers to sit on topof the folded down seat back while the car is moving as this is not a proper seating position and no seatbelts are available for use. This could result in serious injury or death in case of an accident or sudden stop.Objects carried on the folded down seatback should not extend higher than the top of the front seats. Thiscould allow cargo to slide forward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops.To fold down the seatback :
1. Slide forward and upright the front seats before folding down.
2. Lower the 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, disconnectthe metal tab (A) from the buckle (B). To disconnect the metal tab (A) from the buckle (B) , insert a nar-row-ended tool into the groove lo- cated on the buckle(B) (If Installed).
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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 asthe top of the occupant's eyes. For this reason, the use of a cushion that holds the body away from theseatback should not be recom- mended.
o Do not operate vehicle with the headrests removed as injury tothe occupants may occur in the event of an accident. Headrestsmay provide protection against neck injuries when properly ad- justed.
Headrests are designed to help reducethe risk of neck injuries.To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, push it down while pressing the lock knob. To remove the headrest,raise it as far as it can go then press the lock knob while pulling upward. This should only be done when the seat isnot occupied.

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3. Pull up the seatback locking knob, then fold the seat toward the front of the vehicle. CAUTION:
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o Move the rear lap/shoulder belt to the outside so that they don't inter- fere with the seatback when fold- ing.
o Before folding the seatback, insert
the buckle in the pocket. This canprevent the buckle from being dam- aged by seatback.
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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. When you return the seatback to itsupright position, always be sure it haslocked into position by pushing on the top of the seatback.
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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 getcaught or pinched in the rear seat. Ensure that the seatback is com- pletely locked into its upright posi-tion by pushing on the top of the seaback. Otherwise, in an accident or sudden stop, the seat could folddown and allow cargo to enter the passenger compartment, which could result in serious injury or death.
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B080G01MC-AAT Folding Rear Seatback and Seat Cushion (3 Door) For greater convenience, the entire seatback may be folded down and theseat cushion may be folded up.
WARNING:
The purpose of the fold-down rearseat back and the fold-up rear seatcushion is to allow you to carry more objects than could be accommo- dated. Do not allow passengers to siton the cargo area while the car is moving. This is not a proper seating position and no seat belts are avail-able for use when the seat back is folded down. This could result in serious injury or death in case of anaccident or a sudden stop. Objects should not extend higher than the top of the front seatbacks. This couldallow cargo to slide forward and cause injury or damage during sud- den stops.

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To fold seatback down and seat cushion up :
1. Side the front seats forward andplace the seatbacks upright before folding the rear seatback and cush- ion.
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2. Pull the strap of the seat cushion upward to fold up the seat cushion.
3. Fold up the seat cushion.
CAUTION:
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 nar- row-ended tool into the groove lo-cated on the buckle(B) (If Installed). o Before folding the seatback, insert
the buckle in the pocket. This can prevent the buckle from being dam- aged by seatback.
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!WARNING:
When you return the rear seatback and seat cushion to its original posi- tion , be careful not to damage the seat belt webbing or buckle. In addi-tion, do not allow the seat belt web- bing or buckle to get caught or pinched in the rear seat.
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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.6. Fold down the seat back forward. When you return the seatback and seat cushion to its original position, always be sure it has locked into position bypushing on the top of the seatback.
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4. Remove and put the headrest in the loops on backside of the seat cush- ion.
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5. Pull the seatback locking knob on the seatback to fold-down the seatback.

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B150A02A-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. 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.
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.

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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 operate properly if the person is lying down inthe 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 1-28.
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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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.
B170A02MC-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 5 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.
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CAUTION:
o Adjust the shoulder belt height when you sit well back in the seat.
o When adjusting the shoulder belt height, grip the height adjuster button securely and slide the height adjuster up or down.

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B180A01MC-GAT SEAT BELTS 3-Point System with Emergency Locking Retrac-torTo Fasten Your 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 thebuckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap beltis adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips. If you lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the beltwill extend and let you move around. If there is a sudden stop or impact, how- ever, the belt will lock into position. It
B180A01NF will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly. Check to make sure thatthe belt is properly locked and that the belt is not twisted. NOTE: If the seat belt is not fastened when the ignition key is turned from the "OFF" position to the "ON" position, the seat belt warning will activate toremind the driver to fasten the seat belt as follows. B260E01TB-GAT
Seat Belt Warning Light
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The seat belt warning light blinks for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned from the "OFF" position to the "ON".
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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.
o If the shoulder belt anchor is not
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*1) When the ignition key is turned from"OFF" position to "ON" within 1 minute.
*2) The switch returns to "ON" when you let go of the key.
*3) If the vehicle speed exceeds 9km/
h, the seat belt chime also sounds for about 1~2 minutes. If the vehicle speed is below 9km/h, 1 minute later the seat belt chimealso sounds for about 1~2 minutes.
NOTE: If the driver's seat belt is operated in this order "unbuckled

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unbuckled" within 9 seconds after the seat belt is buckled, the seat belt warning light and chime will notactivate.
The seat belt warning light and chimewill activate to the following table.
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Seat Belt Warning Light
and Chime (E.C only)
User (Driver) Condition
Seat Belt WarningLight
Seat Belt Ignition Switch
Unbuckled ON Stay on until buckled up
Buckled ON Come on for 6 seconds
Unbuckled ON * 1
Blink until buckled up
START * 2
Blink until buckled up* 3
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Unbuckled B200A01S-GAT Adjusting Your Seat Belt You should place the belt as low as possible on your hips, not on yourwaist. If the belt is located too high on your body, you could slide under it in case of accident or a sudden stop. Thiscould result of death, serious injury or property damage. Both arms should not be under or over the belt. Rather, oneshould be over and the other under, as shown in the illustration. Never wear the seat belt under the armnearest the door.
B200A01NFB210A01A-AAT To Release the Seat Belt
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 retrac- tor.If this does not happen, check the belt to be sure it is not twisted, then try again.B210A01NF