warning Hyundai Matrix 2004 Owner's Manual

A090A01A-AATSAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
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B040A02Y-AAT DOOR LOCKS WARNING:
o Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Be-
fore you drive away (especially if thereare children in the car), be sure that allthe doors are securely closed and lockedso that the doors cannot be inadvertentlyopened from the inside. This helps en-sure that the doors will not be openedaccidentally. Also, when combined withthe proper use of seat belts, locking thedoors helps keep occupants from beingejected from the car in case of an acci-dent.
o Before opening the door, always look for and avoid oncoming traffic.
o In case of accident the door is unlocked automatically (If installed)
B040B01A-AAT Locking and Unlocking Front Doors With a Key
operation of the ignition key. For example, turn the ignition key once for digit number"1", and twice for "2", and so on. However,for the digit number "0", you must turn theignition key for 10 times.
2. Wait for 3~10 seconds.
3. You may set the remaining number of digits by following the same procedures 1 and 2.
4. If all of four digits have been tried success- fully, turn the ignition key "ON" and checkthat the immobilizer indicator illuminates.From this time, you have to start your enginewithin 30 seconds. If you start your engineafter 30 seconds, your engine will not start.
NOTE:If the engine dies while driving after limphome procedure, you can start your enginewithin 8 seconds without limp home proce-dure again.
5. If the immobilizer indicator blinks for five seconds, you have to try the limp home procedure again from the beginning.
After doing the limp home procedure, you haveto consult with your authorized Hyundai dealeras soon as possible. CAUTION:
o If you fail to try the limp home procedure with the sequence of three times, youhave to wait for about one hour to do thelimp home procedure again.
o If you cannot start your engine in spite of limp home procedure, have your vehicletowed by an authorized Hyundai dealer.
B880D02A-GAT Limp home procedures In case the immobilizer warning indicator blinks for five seconds when the ignition key isturned to "ON" position, this indicates that theimmobilizer system is out of order. And youcannot start the engine without the limp homeprocedures with ignition key. The following procedure is how to start the engine with the function of the limp home. (0,1, 2, 3 as a sample password). NOTE: You can get the limp home password whenthe vehicle is first delivered to you. If you donot have the password, consult your autho-rized Hyundai dealer.
1. To set the password you may turn theignition key "ON" and then turn it "OFF" according to the digit numbers, then theimmobilizer indicator will blink along with the
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1- 8 To raise or lower the window, turn the window regulator handle clockwise or counterclock-wise. WARNING: When opening or closing the windows, makesure your passenger's arms, hands andbody are safely out of the way.
B060A01E-AAT POWER WINDOWS (If Installed)
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The power windows operate when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. The main switchesare located on the driver's armrest and controlthe front and rear windows on both sides of thevehicle. The windows may be opened by de-pressing the appropriate window switch andclosed by pulling up the switch. To open thewindow on the driver's side, press the switch(1)down. The window moves as long as the switchis operated.
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In order to prevent operation of the passenger front and rear windows, a window lock switch isprovided on the armrest of the driver's door. Todisable the power windows, press the window
lock switch.To revert to normal operation, press the win-dow lock switch a second time. Auto-Down Window (Driver's Side) The Auto-Down window is moved to its fully open position by pushing the switch. To stop atthe desired position push the switch again. WARNING:
1) Be careful that someone's head, hands and body are not trapped by a closingwindow.
2) Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's door and the individual doorwindow switch in opposing directions atthe same time. If this is done, the windowwill stop and cannot be opened or closed.
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2. Remove the old battery from the case and
note the polarity. Make sure the polarity of the new battery is the same(+side facingdown), then insert it in the transmitter.
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B080D02A-AAT Adjustable Headrests
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B080A01FC-GAT ADJUSTABLE SEATSWARNING: Never attempt to adjust the seat while thevehicle is moving. This could result in lossof control, or an accident which may causedeath, serious injury, or property damage.
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B080B02FC-GAT FRONT SEATS Adjusting Seat Forward and Rearward To move the seat toward the front or rear, pull the lock release lever upward. This will releasethe seat on its track so you can move it forwardor rearward to the desired position. When you B080C01A-AAT Adjusting Seatback Angle To recline the seatback, lean forward to take your weight off it, then pull up on the reclinercontrol lever at the outside edge of the seat.Now lean back until the desired seatback angleis achieved. To lock the seatback into position,release the recliner control lever.
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find the position you want, release the lever and slide the seat forward or rearward on its trackuntil it locks into the desired position and cannotbe moved further. WARNING: To ensure the seat is locked securely, at-tempt to move the seat forward or rearwardwithout using the lock release lever.
WARNING:To minimize risk of severe injury in theevent of a collision or a sudden stop, boththe driver and passenger seatbacks shouldalways be in an upright position while thevehicle is in motion. The protection provid-ed by the seat belts and airbags in a frontalcollision may be reduced significantly whenthe seatbacks are reclined. There is greaterrisk that the driver and passenger will slideunder the seat belt which may result inserious injury if a crash occurs when theseatbacks are reclined. The seat belt cannotprovide full protection to an occupant if theseat back is reclined.
3) Do not leave children alone in the car.
Always remove the ignition key for theirsafety.
Headrests are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries.

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1- 10 B080F01S-AAT Seat Cushion Height Adjustment (Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed) To raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion, turn the front knob forward or rear-ward. To raise or lower the rear part of the seatcushion, turn the rear knob forward or rearward.
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UNDER TRAY (If Installed) The tray is located under the front passenger seat. It is opened by up and pulling forward. WARNING: To avoid the possibility of injury in case ofan accident or a sudden stop, the tray shouldbe kept closed when the car is in motion.
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B080E01O-AAT Lumbar Support Control (Driver's Seat Only) (If Installed)
HFC2027To adjust the lumbar support, turn the handle on the outboard or left side of the seat. Toincrease the amount of lumbar support, pull thelever forward. To decrease it, push the levertoward the rear.
To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, pushit down while pressing the lock knob. WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case of an
accident, the headrest should be adjust-ed so the top of the headrest is at thesame height as the top of the occupant'sears. The use of a cushion that holds thebody away from the seatback is not rec-ommended.
o Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed as severe injury toan occupant may occur in the event ofan accident. Headrests may provide pro-tection against severe neck injurieswhen properly adjusted.

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Adjustable Headrests (If Installed) Headrests are designed to help reduce the risk of neck injuries.To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it,push it down while pressing the lock knob. WARNING:
o For maximum effectiveness in case of an
accident, the headrest should be adjustedso the top of the headrest is at the sameheight as the top of the occupant's ears.The use of a cushion that holds the bodyaway from the seatback is not recom-mended.
o Do not operate vehicle with the head- rests removed as severe injury to anoccupant may occur in the event of anaccident. Headrests may provide protec-tion against severe neck injuries whenproperly adjusted.
B080I01FC-BAT Adjusting Seatback Angle
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To move the seat toward the front or rear, pull the lock release lever upward. This will releasethe seat on its track so you can move it forwardor rearward to the desired position. When youfind the position you want, release the lever andslide the seat forward or rearward on its trackuntil it locks into the desired position and can-not be moved further.
B080H01FC-GAT REAR SEAT Adjusting Seat Forward and Rearward
HFC2060To recline the seatback, push the seatback folding lever toward the headrest, and releaseit after the desired seatback angle is achieved.When you recline the seatback to desired posi-tion, always be sure it has locked into position. CAUTION: When reclining the seatback angle, youshould be adjust the seatback folding leverwith standing.
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1- 12 5. To secure the seat, hook the securing strap
under the seat cushion to the headrest stay of front driver and passenger seat.
6. Insert the removed headrests between the seatback and seat cushion, so that they willnot be thrown forward in the case of asudden stop or an accident.
7. To return the seatback and seat cushion to its normal position, reverse the above pro-cedure.
o When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it is locked intoposition by pulling and pushing on the top ofseatback.
WARNING:
o When you return the folded down seat back to its upright position, make surethe seat belts are in position to be acces-sible and to function properly.
o The purpose of the fold down rear seat back and the fold forward rear seat cush-ion is to increase cargo space. Do notallow passengers to sit in the cargo areawhile the car is moving. This is not aproper seating position and no seat beltsare available for use when the seat backis folded down. Passengers who are notproperly seated and wearing seat beltscould sustain serious injuries or death incase of an accident or a sudden stop.
o Objects should not extend higher than the top of the front seatbacks. This couldallow cargo to slide forward and causeinjury or damage during sudden stops.
4. Pull the seat cushion release lever upward,
then fold up the seat cushion.
CAUTION:To prevent damage, ensure that the reardrinkholder, located in the rear console, isclosed before folding the rear seatback andseat cushion.
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Seat cushion release lever
Securing strap
B090B01FC-GAT Folding Rear Seatback and Seat Cushion For greater convenience, the entire seatback and seat cushion may be folded down and up.
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1. Move the rear seat to the rearmost position.
2. Remove the headrests.
3. To fold down the seatback , push and hold the seatback folding lever toward the head-rest, then push down the seatback.
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B140A01B-GAT REAR SEAT WARNING
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For the safety of all passengers, luggage or other cargo should not be piled higher than thetop of the seatback.
B100A01FC-GAT SEAT WARMER (If Installed)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. When the engine isrunning, push either of the switches to warm thedriver's seat or the passenger's seat.During mild weather or under conditions wherethe operation of the seat warmer is not needed,keep the switches in the "OFF" position.
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o When you return the folded down
seatback to its upright position, always be sure to install the headrests in theirproper positions. Headrests are impor-tant to the safety of occupants in a rearcollision. If the headrests are not in-stalled in their proper position, seriousinjury or death could result if a rear endcollision occurs.
B150A02A-GAT SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS All occupants of the vehicle should wear their seat belts at all times. Indeed, your province's
laws may require that some or all occupants ofthe vehicle use seat belts.The possibility of injury or the severity of injuryin an accident will be decreased if this elemen-tary safety precaution is observed. In addition,the following recommendations are made: B150B01Y-GAT Infant or Small ChildSome countries require the use of child re- straint systems for infants and small children.Whether this is required by law or not, it isstrongly recommended that a child restraintseat or infant restraint system be used forinfants or small children weighing less than 18kilograms (40 pounds). NOTE: Small children are best protected in an acci-dent when properly restrained by a childrestraint system.
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Larger Children
Children who are too large for child restraintsystems should always occupy the rear seatand use the available lap/shoulder belts. Thelap portion should be fastened snug on thehips and as low as possible. Check belt fitperiodically. A child's squirming could put thebelt out of position. Children are afforded themost safety in the event of an accident whenthey are restrained by a proper restraint sys-tem in the rear seat. If a larger child (over age13) must be seated in the front seat, the childshould be securely restrained by the availablelap/shoulder belt and the seat should be placedin the rearmost position. Children under theage of 13 should be restrained securely in therear seat. Never place a child under the age

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1- 14 be in an upright position when the car is moving. A seat belt cannot provide proper protection ifthe person is lying down in the rear seat or if thefront seat is in a reclined position. WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position or lying downwhen your vehicle is in motion can be dan-gerous. Even if you buckle up, your seatbelts can't do their job when you're reclined.The shoulder belt can't do its job because itwon't be against your body. Instead, it willbe in front of you. In a crash you could gointo it with great force, receiving seriousneck or other injuries.The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crashthe belt could go up over your abdomen.The belt forces would be applied there, notat your strong pelvic bones.This could cause serious internal injuries.For proper protection when the vehicle is inmotion, have the seatback upright. Then sitback in the seat and wear your seat beltproperly. See page 1-15.
B160B01A-AAT Periodic Inspection It is recommended that all seat belts be in- spected periodically for wear or damage of anykind. Parts of the system that are damagedshould be replaced as soon as possible. B160C01A-AAT Keep Belts Clean and DrySeat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts become dirty, they can be cleaned by using amild soap solution and warm water. Bleach,dye, strong detergents or abrasives should notbe used because they may damage and weakenthe fabric. B160D01A-AAT When to Replace Seat Belts Entire in-use seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if the vehicle has beeninvolved in an accident. This should be doneeven if no damage is visible. Additional ques-tions concerning seat belt operation should bedirected to your Hyundai Dealer.
B160A01A-AAT CARE OF SEAT BELTS Seat belt systems should never be disassem- bled or modified. In addition, care should betaken to assure that seat belts and belt hard-ware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors orother abuse.
B150D01S-AAT Pregnant Women The use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women to lessen the chance of injuryin an accident. When a seat belt is used, itshould be placed as low and snugly as possibleon the hips, not across the abdomen. Forspecific recommendations, consult a physi-cian. B150E01A-AAT Injured Person A seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. When this is nec- essary, you should consult a physician forrecommendations. B150F01A-AAT One Person Per BeltTwo people (including children) should never attempt to use a single seat belt. This couldincrease the severity of injuries in case of anaccident. B150G01A-AAT Do Not Lie Down To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident, and to achieve maximum effec-tiveness of the restraint system, all passengersshould be sitting up and the front seats should
of 13 in the front seat. NEVER place a rearfacing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle.
WARNING:When you return the rear seatback to itsupright position after the rear seatback wasfolded down, be careful not to damage theseat belt webbing or buckle. Be sure that thewebbing or buckle does not get caught orpinched in the rear seat.

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B180A02A-GAT SEAT BELTS 3-Point System with Emergency Locking Retractor (If Installed)To 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 tablocks into the buckle.The seat belt automatically adjusts to the properlength only after the lap belt is adjusted manu-ally so that it fits snugly around your hips. If youlean forward in a slow, easy motion, the belt willextend and let you move around. If there is asudden stop or impact, however, the belt will
B170A04A-AAT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT (If Installed) You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of the 4 positions for maximumcomfort and safty.If the height of the adjusting seat belt is too nearyour neck, you will not be getting the mosteffective protection. The shoulder portion shouldbe adjusted so that it lies across your chest andmidway over your shoulder nearest the doorand not your neck.To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor,lower or raise the height adjuster into an appro-priate position. To raise the height adjuster, pullit up. To lower it, push it down while pressing theheight adjuster button.Release the button to lock the anchor intoposition. Try sliding the height adjuster to makesure 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 shoul- der belt could reduce the effectivenessof the seat belt in a crash.
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3-Point System with Webbing Clamp
Locking Retractor ( If Installed)
To 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 tablocks into the buckle.The seat belt automatically adjusts to the properlength only after the lap belt is adjusted manu-ally so that it fits snugly around your hips. If youlean forward in a slow, easy motion, the belt willextend and let you move around. If there is a sudden stop or impact, however, the belt willlock into position. It will also lock if you try tolean forward too quickly. Check to make surethat the belt is properly locked and that the beltis not twisted.