Hyundai Getz 2003 Owner's Guide

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Lock Knob
B090A01FC-GAT Adjustable Headrests
(If Installed) Headrests are designed to help re- duce the risk of neck injuries. To raise the headrest, pull it up. Tolower it, push it down while pressing the lock knob.
To recline the seatback, push theseatback folding lever toward the head- rest, and release it after the desiredseatback angle is achieved. When you recline the seatback to de- sired position, always be sure it haslocked into position.
CAUTION:
When reclining the seatback angle,you should be adjust the seatbackfolding lever with standing.
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HFC2028WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the top of the headrest is at the same height as the top of the occupant's ears.The use 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 when properly adjusted.
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HTB029Seatback folding lever
B090B01TB-GAT Folding Rear Seatback and Seat Cushion For greater convenience, the entire seatback and seat cushion may be folded down and up.
1. Push the headrest down to the low-
est position.
2. To fold down the seatback , push and hold the seatback folding lever toward the headrest, then push down the seatback.
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B099A02F-AAT BEFORE FOLDING THE REAR SEATS Outboard Rear Seat Belt
HTB300
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Rear Seat Center's 3 Point Type Seat Belt (If installed) In order to prevent the shoulder belt from being damaged while folding the rear seat, the shoulder belt must bepassed through the hanger to keep it out of the way.
CAUTION:
Seat belts must be removed from thehanger when in use.

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WARNING:
o When you return the folded down seatback to its upright position, make sure the seat belts are in position to be accessible and tofunction properly.
o When you return the folded down
seatback to its upright position,be careful not to get your fingers or legs in.
o The purpose of the fold down rear seatback and the fold for-ward rear seat cushion is to in- crease cargo space. Do not allowpassengers to sit in the cargo area while the car is moving. This is not a proper seating positionand no seat belts are available for use when the seatback is folded down. Passengers whoare not properly seated and wear- ing seat belts could sustain seri- ous injuries or death in case ofan accident or a sudden stop.
3. A Type: Pull the seat cushion re-
lease handle rear ward, then lift upthe entire seat cushion.B Type: Pull the seat cushion re- lease handle rear ward, then lift up a desired seat cushion.
A Type B Type 4. To secure the seat, hook the secur-
ing strap under the seat back to the headrest stay of front driver and passenger seat.
5. To return the seatback and seat cushion to its normal position, re-verse the above procedure.
o When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it islocked into position by pulling and pushing on the top of seatback.
HTB030
Seat cushion release handle
HTB030A
Seat cushion release handle
HTB031Securing strap
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Securing Strap Securing Strap

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B100A01FC-GAT SEAT WARMER (If Installed) The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. When the engine is running, push ei-ther of the switches to warm the driver's seat or the passenger's seat. During mild weather or under condi-tions where the operation of the seat warmer is not needed, keep the switches in the "OFF" position.
o Objects should not extend higher
than the top of the frontseatbacks. This could allow cargo to slide forward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops.
o When you return the folded down seatback to its upright position,always be sure to install the head-rests in their proper positions. Headrests are important to the safety of occupants in a rear col-lision. If the headrests are not installed in their proper position, serious injury or death could re- sult if a rear end collision occurs.
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B140A01B-GAT 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.

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B150D01S-AAT Pregnant Women The use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women to lessen thechance of injury in an accident. When a seat belt is used, it should be placed as low and snugly as possible on thehips, not across the abdomen. For specific recommendations, 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 should consult 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.
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 re- quire that some or all occupants of the vehicle 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, the following recommendations are made: B150B01Y-GAT Infant or Small Child Some countries require the use of child restraint systems for infants and small children. Whether this is requiredby law or not, it is strongly recom- mended that a child restraint seat or infant restraint system be used forinfants or small children weighing less than 18 kilograms (40 pounds). NOTE: Small children are best protected in an accident when properly re- strained by a child restraint sys-tem. B150C02A-AAT Larger Children Children who are too large for child restraint systems should occupy therear seat and use the available lap/ shoulder belts. The lap portion should be fastened snug on the hips and aslow as possible. Check belt fit periodi- cally. A child's squirming could put the belt out of position. Children are af-forded 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 bythe available lap/shoulder belt and the seat should be placed in the rearmost position. Children under the age of 13should be restrained securely in the rear seat. NEVER place a rear facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle.

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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. would be applied there, not at yourpelvic bones. This could cause serious internalinjuries. For proper protection when the ve- hicle is in motion, have the seatbackupright. Then sit back in the seat and wear your seat belt properly. See page 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:
Sitting in a reclined position or ly- ing down when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even ifyou buckle up, 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. Ina crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces
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WARNING:
When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after the rear seatback was folded down, be care- ful not to damage the seat belt web-bing or buckle. Be sure that the webbing 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 ordamage of any kind. Parts of the sys- tem that are damaged should be re- placed as soon as possible. B160C01A-AAT Keep Belts Clean and Dry Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts become dirty, they can be cleaned by using a mild soap solutionand warm water. Bleach, dye, strong detergents or abrasives should not be used because they may damage andweaken 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 no damage is visible. Additional ques- tions concerning seat belt operationshould be directed to your Hyundai Dealer.

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B180A02A-GAT SEAT BELTS 3-Point System with Emergency Locking Retrac-
tor (If Installed)To Fasten Your Belt
B180A01L
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tabinto the buckle. There will be an au- dible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle.The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manually so that it fitssnugly around your hips. If you lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and let you move around. Ifthere is a sudden stop or impact, how- ever, the belt will lock into position. It
B170A04A-AAT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT(If Installed)
B170A01L
You can adjust the height of the shoul- der belt anchor to one of the 4 posi- tions.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 shouldernearest the door and not your neck. To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor, 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 pressingthe height adjuster button. Release the button to lock the anchorinto position. Try sliding the release button to make sure that it has locked into the position.
WARNING:
o The height adjuster must be in the locked position when thevehicle is moving.
o The misadjustment of height of
the shoulder belt could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in a crash.
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B200A01S-GAT Adjusting Your Seat Belt B210A01A-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 re-tractor. If this does not happen, check the belt to be sure it is not twisted, then tryagain.
will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly. Check to make sure that the belt is properly locked and that thebelt is not twisted.
B200A01L
You should place the belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. If the belt is located too high onyour body, you could slide under it in case of accident or a sudden stop. This could result of death, seriousinjury or property damage. Both arms should not be under or over the belt. Rather, one should be over andthe other under, as shown in the illus- tration. Never wear the seat belt under the armnearest the door.
B210A01L
B220A01A-AAT SEAT BELTS (2-Point Static Type) (Rear Seat Center)(If Installed)To Fasten Your Seat Belt To fasten a 2-point static type belt, insert the metal tab into the lockingbuckle. There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle. Check to make sure the belt is properlylocked and that the belt is not twisted. HTB225

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B220A01Y-GAT SEAT BELTS - Rear Seat Center's 3-Point System WithEmergency Locking Retractor(If installed)
1. Before fastening the rear seat cen-
ter 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 theretractor and insert the metal tab (c)into the buckle (d).
There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks in the buckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts to the properlength only after the lap belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around HTB192
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B220B01A-AAT Adjusting Your Seat Belt With a 2-point static type seat belt, the length must be adjusted manually so it fits snugly around your body. Fastenthe belt and pull on the loose end to tighten. The belt should be placed as low as possible on your hips, not onyour waist. If the belt is too high, it could increase the possibility of your being injured in an accident. B220C01A-AAT To Release the Seat Belt
When you want to release the seat belt, press the button in the locking buckle. HTB190
WARNING:
The center lap belt latching mecha- nism is different from those for the rear seat shoulder belts. When fas-tening the rear seat shoulder belts or the center lap belt, make sure they are inserted into the correctbuckles to obtain maximum protec- tion from the seat belt system and assure proper operation.
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(a)
(b) (c)
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your hips. If you lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and let you move around. If there is asudden stop or impact, the belt will lock into position. It will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly. WARNING:
o When using the rear seat center belt, you must lock all metal tabs and buckles. If any metal tab or buckle is not locked, it will in-crease the chance of injury in the event of collision.
o Never unlock the metal tab (a)
and the buckle (b) with the fol-lowing exceptions.(1)In case of folding rear
seatbacks down.
(2)If transporting an object on
the rear seat may cause dam-age to the rear seat center belt.
o Lock the metal tab (a) and the buckle (b) immediately after fold-ing rear seatbacks up.
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B220A02Y-D
B220C01Y-GAT To Release the Seat Belt (If installed)
When you want to release the seat belt, press the button in the locking buckle. HTB191
WARNING:
The center belt latching mechanismis different from those for the rear seat shoulder belts. When fasten- ing the rear seat shoulder belts orthe rear seat center belt, make sure they are inserted into the correct buckles to obtain maximum protec-tion from the seat belt system and assure proper operation.
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