warning Hyundai Getz 2008 User Guide

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WARNING:
To minimize risk of severe injury in the event of a collision or a suddenstop, both the driver and passen- ger seatbacks should always be in an upright position while the ve-hicle is in motion. The protection provided by the seat belts and airbags may be reduced significant-ly when the seatbacks are reclined. There is greater risk that the driver and passenger will slide under theseat belt which may result in seri- ous injury if a crash occurs when the seatbacks are reclined. The seatbelt cannot provide full protection to an occupant if the seat back is reclined.!WARNING:
To ensure the seat is locked se- curely, attempt to move the seat for- ward or rearward without using thelock release lever.!
To recline the seatback, lean forward to take your weight off it, then pull up onthe recliner control lever at the outside edge of the seat. Now lean back until the desired seatback angle is achieved.To lock the seatback into position, release the recliner control lever.
HTB026
B080C01A-AAT Adjusting Seatback Angle
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B080B02A-GAT FRONT SEATS Adjusting Seat Forward andRearward To move the seat toward the front or rear, pull the lock release lever up- ward. This will release the seat on its track so you can move it forward orrearward to the desired position. When you find the position you want, release the lever and slide the seat forward orrearward on its track until it locks into the desired position and cannot be moved further.

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HFC2028
Lock knob
B080D02JM-AAT Adjustable Headrests Headrests are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries. To raise the headrest, pull it up. Tolower the headrest, push it down while pressing the lock knob. To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go thenpress the lock knob while pulling up- ward. This should only be done when the seat is not occupied.
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o For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of theheadrest is at the same height as the top of the occupant's eyes. For this reason, the use of a cushionthat 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 protectionagainst severe neck injuries when properly adjusted.
o Do not adjust the headrest hejght
while the vehicle is in motion.
B080D01JM
B083D01NF-AAT Active Headrests (If Installed) The active headrest is designed to move forward and upward during a rear impact. This helps to prevent the driver's and front passenger's head from mov-ing backward and thus helps prevent neck injuries. HNF2041-1

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B130A01A-AAT 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 controllever (1) at the outside of the front passenger seat, the seatback will tilt forward and the seat will automaticallyslide forward. Rear seat occupants can tilt the front passenger seatback by depressing thefoot lever (2) as shown in the illustra- tion. HTB258
(1)
(2)
To recline the seatback, push the seatback folding lever toward the head- rest, and release it after the desired seatback angle is achieved.When you recline the seatback to de- sired position, always be sure it has locked into position.
CAUTION:
When reclining the seatback youshould adjust the seatback folding lever while standing.
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WARNING:
Passengers sitting in the rear seat should be careful not to acciden- tally press the foot lever (2) whilethe vehicle is moving, as this may cause the seatback to move for- ward and injure a front seat occu-pant.!
B080I01TB
Seatback folding lever
B080I01FC-GAT REAR SEAT Adjusting Seatback Angle

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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 rearward, then lift upthe entire seat cushion.B Type: Pull the seat cushion re- lease handle rearward, 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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B140A01TB
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.
o Objects should not extend higher
than the top of the front seatbacks. 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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B100A01TB-GAT SEAT WARMER (If installed) The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. With the ignition key in the "ON" posi-tion, push either of the switches to warm the driver's seat or the passenger's seat.During mild weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat warmer is not needed, keep the switches in the"OFF" position. NOTE:
o The seat warmer will not operate if
the ambient temperature is higher than 37°C (98.6°F). o If the seat warmer doesn't work
when ambient temperature islower than 28°C (82.4°F), it shouldbe checked at an authorized dealer.
WARNING:
It is recommended that the seat heater not be used when elderly people or people who are ill occupythe seat. Also, do not use the seat warmer if the occupant is sleeping.
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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.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 1-25. 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.!

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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 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 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 theheight 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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B180A03A-GAT SEAT BELTS 3-Point System with Emergency Locking Retrac-
tor (If Installed)To Fasten Your Belt
B180A01NF
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tab intothe 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 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.

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B200A01S-GAT Adjusting Your Seat Belt
B200A02NF
It 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. NOTE: If you are not able to pull out the seat belt from the retractor, firmly pull the belt out and release it. Then you will be able to pull the belt out smoothly.
B260E01TB-GAT Seat Belt Warning Light (Except E.C) The seat belt warning light blinks for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned from the "OFF" position to the"ON".
The seat belt warning light and chime will activate to the following table.
B265E01TB-GAT 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
ON Blink until buckled up* 2
Buckled



Unbuckled *2) 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 chime also sounds for about 1~2 minutes.
NOTE: If the driver's seat belt is operated in this order "unbuckled

buckled



unbuckled

buckled


unbuck-
led" within 9 seconds after the seatbelt is buckled, the seat belt warninglight and chime will not activate.
*1) When the ignition key is turned from "OFF" position to "ON" within 1 minute.

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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. B220A02Y-D
B220D02Y-GAT SEAT BELTS - Rear Seat Center's 3-Point System WithEmergency Locking Retractor(If installed)
1. Before fastening the rear seat center
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 B220D01TBB220C01A-AAT To Release the Seat Belt When you want to release the seat belt, press the button in the locking buckle.
B220C01TB
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)
(d)

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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.!
B220D02TB
o To disconnect the metal tab (a) from the buckle (b), insert a nar- row-ended tool into the groove located on the buckle (b).
B220C01Y-GAT To Release the Seat Belt (If installed)
When you want to release the seat belt, press the button in the locking buckle. B220C02TB
WARNING:
The center belt latching mechanism is 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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