Hyundai Getz 2004 Owner's Manual

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 13
HTB025-D
SB070F1-F
Seat Cushion Height Adjustment
(Not all models) (Driver's seat
only)
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 the rear knob forward or
rearward.HTB027-D
SB070E1-E
Lumbar Support Adjustment
(Not all models) (Driver's seat
only)
Some models are fitted with adjustable
driver seat lumbar support which may
be used to increase the amount of
lumbar support offered by the seat back.
Adjustment is performed by moving the
handle at the side of the backrest in a
forward direction to increase the sup-
port.
!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. The
use of a cushion that holds the
body away from the seatback is
not recommended.
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 protection
against severe neck injuries when
properly adjusted.
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Lock Knob
SB070D2-E
Head Restraint Adjustment
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. To
lower it, push it down whilst pressing
the lock knob. For maximum effective-
ness in the event of an accident, the
restraint must be adjusted so that the
restraint is approximately at the level of
the seat occupant's ears. The restraint
must never be so adjusted that it is
centred about the level of the seat
occupant's neck. HFC2028-1
ZB070A1-E
REAR SEAT ENTRY
(For 3-door model)
The front passenger 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 seat, the seatback will tilt
forward and the seat will automatically
slide forward.
Rear seat occupants can tilt the front
passenger seatback by depressing the
foot lever (2) as shown in the drawing. B080H01FC-EAT
REAR SEAT
Seat Rake Adjustment
HTB258-D
(1)
(2)
The rear seat rake adjustment is per-
formed by raising the lever at the front
of the seat base and sliding the seat to
the desired position. At this position the HTB028
Seatback
folding lever
!WARNING:
Passengers sitting in the rear seat
should be careful not to accidentally
press the foot lever (2) whilst the
vehicle is moving. As this may cause
the seat back to move forward and
injure a front seat occupant. lever should be released and the seat
rocked to and fro to ensure that the
mechanism has locked.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 15
HTB294
B099A02F-EAT
BEFORE FOLDING THE REAR
SEATS
Outboard Rear Seat Belt
HTB300
!
Rear Seat Centre's 3 Point Type Seat
Belt. In order to prevent the shoulder belt
from being damaged while folding the
rear seat, the shoulder belt must be
passed through the hanger to keep it
out of the way.
CAUTION:
Seat belts must be removed from the
hanger when in use.
!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. 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 in
the event of an accident. Head-
rests may provide protection
against severe neck injuries when
properly adjusted.
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3. Pull the seat cushion release handle
rear ward, then lift up a desired seat
cushion.!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 to
function properly.
o When you return the folded down seatback to its upright position,
be careful not to get your fingers
or legs caught in the mechanism.
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 allow
passengers to sit in the cargo
area while the car is moving. This
is not a proper seating position
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 is
locked into position by pulling and
pushing on the top of seatback.
HTB030A
Seat cushion release handle
HTB031Securing strap
Securing Strap
B090B01TB-EAT
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. HTB029
Seatback folding lever
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 17
HTB195
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.
and no seat belts are available for
use when the seatback is folded
down. Passengers who are not
properly seated and wearing seat
belts could sustain serious inju-
ries or death in case of an accident
or a sudden stop.
o Objects should not extend higher
than the top of the front seatbacks.
This could allow cargo to slide
forward and cause injury or dam-
age 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 colli-
sion. If the headrests are not
installed in their proper position,
serious injury or death could re-
sult if a rear end collision occurs. SB090A1-E
SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS
Seat belts should be worn at all times
by all occupants front and rear. The
possibility of injury or the severity of
injuries suffered in the event of an
accident will be greatly reduced by the
wearing of seat belts.
In addition the following recommenda-
tions should be observed.
SB090B1-E
Babies/Small Children
Babies and small children must be
restrained using a restraint system spe-
cifically designed for this purpose. Un-
der no circumstances should a child be
carried in the vehicle without the use of
a suitable restraint which meets the
regulations in force in the country where
the vehicle is in operation.
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SB090C1-E
Larger Children
Larger children should occupy the rear
seat and be restrained at all times. The
restraint may take the form of a special
safety belt or the original factory fitted
seat belt used in conjunction with an
approved booster cushion depending
upon the size and weight of the child.
Under no circumstances should chil-
dren be allowed to travel standing, kneel-
ing or lying on the seat.
Never allow children to ride in the front
passenger seat.
SB090O1-E
Pregnant Women
The use of a seat belt is recommended
for pregnant women. The seat belt should
be worn as low and snugly as possible
across the hips, not across the abdo-
men. A qualified Medical Practitioner
should be consulted for further informa-
tion. SB090E1-E
Injured Persons
A seat belt should be used when an
injured person is being transported. For
specific recommendations, the advice
of a qualified Medical Practioner should
be sought.
SB090F1-E
Seat Belt Occupancy
The seat belts are designed to be used
by one seat occupant only. The use of
a seat belt by more than one person
increases the levels of injury which
may be sustained in the event of an
accident.
SE090G1-E
Do Not Lie Down
To ensure that the maximum level of
protection may be afforded by the seat
belt system, all passengers should be
sitting in an upright position throughout
the journey. The seat belt will be unable
to afford maximum protection if the
front seats are at or near the fully
reclined position.
!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
because 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 applied there, not at your strong
pelvic 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. See
page 1-20.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 19
!
B170A01L
SB090K1-E
Replacement of Seat Belts
The entire seat belt assembly or as-
semblies should be replaced if the ve-
hicle has been involved in an accident
even if no damage is evident. Addi-
tional questions concerning seat belt
operation should be directed to a Hyundai
Dealer.
B170A04A-EAT
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT
SEAT SHOULDER BELT
(Not all models)
You can adjust the height of the shoul-
der belt anchor to one of the 4 positions.
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 nearest
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 pressing the
height adjuster button.
Release the button to lock the anchor
into 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 the vehicle
is moving.
o The misadjustment of height of the shoulder belt could reduce the
effectiveness of the seat belt in a
crash.
SB090H1-E
CARE OF SEAT BELTS
Seat belt assemblies must never be
disassembled or modified in any way.
In addition, care should be exercised to
ensure that the belt assemblies do not
become damaged by being trapped in
seat mechanisms, door shuts etc.
SB090I-E
Periodic Inspection
It is recommended that all seat belts be
inspected periodically for wear or dam-
age of any kind. Parts of the system
that are damaged should be replaced
as soon as possible. Under no circum-
stances must any part of the seat belt
assemblies be dismantled or repaired.
SB090J1-E
Keep Belts Clean and Dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and
dry. If belts become dirty, they can be
cleaned using a mild soap solution and
warm water. Bleach, dye, strong deter-
gents or abrasives should not be used
since the fabric may become damaged
and weakened.
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B200A01S-GAT
Adjusting Your Seat Belt
B200A01L-D You should place the belt as low as
possible on your hips, not on your
waist. If the belt is located too high on
your body, you could slide under it in
case of accident or a sudden stop.
This could result of death, serious
injury or property damage. 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.
The mechanism will also lock if the seat
belt webbing is withdrawn too quickly
when the belt is being fastened or if
attempts are made to withdraw the
webbing whilst the vehicle is not on
level ground. Should the seat belt lock
under these conditions, it will be pos-
sible to release the mechanism by al-
lowing a small amount of webbing to be
retracted and the belt withdrawn again.
SB090P1-E
SEAT BELTS (3-Point Type)
To Fasten The Seat Belt
B180A01L-D
The seat belts are fastened by pulling
the belt buckle towards the seat belt
stalk and inserting the metal tongue of
the buckle into the stalk. The buckle
should be firmly pressed into the stalk
until locked which will be indicated by
an audible "click".
The length of the seat belt webbing will
be automatically adjusted by the seat
belt mechanism to allow the wearer
maximum freedom of movement whilst
the belt is being worn. However, in the
event of rapid deceleration or impact,
the belt mechanism will automatically
lock.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1- 21
B220A01Y-DAT
SEAT BELTS - Rear Seat
Centre's 3-Point System With
Emergency Locking Retractor
1. Before fastening the rear seat centre
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 the
retractor 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 proper length
only after the lap belt is adjusted manu-
ally so that it fits snugly around your HTB192
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.
(a)
(b) (c)
(d) B220A02YB210A01A-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 try
again. B210A01L-D
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B220C01Y-DAT
To Release the Seat Belt
When you want to release the seat belt,
press the button in the locking buckle. HTB191
WARNING:
The centre belt latching mechanism
is different from those for the rear
seat shoulder belts. When fastening
the rear seat shoulder belts or the
rear seat centre belt, make sure they
are inserted into the correct buckles
to obtain maximum protection from
the seat belt system and assure proper
operation. B230A03A-EAT
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Children riding in the car should sit in
the rear seat and must always be prop-
erly restrained to minimize the risk of
injury in an accident, sudden stop or
sudden manoeuvre. According to acci-
dent statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seats
than in the front seat. Larger children
should use one of the seat belts pro-
vided.
You are required by law to use safety
restraints for children. If small children
ride in your vehicle you must put them
in a child restraint system (safety seat).
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 and
seat belts, and fits your child. Follow all
the instructions provided by the manu-
facturer when installing the child re-
straint system.
!WARNING:
o When using the rear seat centre 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 following
exceptions.(1)In case of folding rear seatbacks down.
(2)If transporting an object on the
rear seat may cause damage to
the rear seat centre belt.
o Lock the metal tab (a) and the
buckle (b) immediately after fold-
ing rear seatbacks up.
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