Hyundai Matrix 2005 Owner's Manual

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B080G01FC-GAT 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 of an accident or a suddenstop, the tray should be kept closed when the car is in motion. B080H01FC-GAT REAR SEAT 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 itstrack so you can move it forward or rearward to the desired position. When you find the position you want, releasethe lever and slide the seat forward or rearward on its track until it locks into the desired position and cannot bemoved further.
HFC2060B080I01FC-BAT Adjusting Seatback Angle 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.
Seatback folding lever
CAUTION:
When reclining the seatback angle, you should be adjust the seatback folding lever with standing.
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B090B01FC-GAT Folding Rear Seatback and Seat Cushion For greater convenience, the entire seatback and seat cushion may befolded down and up.
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 levertoward the headrest, then push downthe seatback.
B090A02FC-GAT Adjustable Headrests (If installed) Headrests are designed to help re- duce the risk of neck injuries. To raise the headrest, pull it up. To lower it, push it down while pressingthe lock knob.
Lock Knob
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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 as the top of theoccupant's eyes. For this rea- son, 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.
o Do not adjust the headrest hejght while the vehicle is in motion. HFC2074
Seatback folding lever

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o When you return the folded down seat back to its upright position, make sure the seat belts are in position to be accessible and tofunction properly.
o The purpose of the fold down
rear seat back and the fold for-ward rear seat cushion is to in- crease cargo space. Do not allow passengers to sit in the cargoarea while the car is moving. This is not a proper seating position and no seat belts are available for use when the seat back 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.
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.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage, ensure that therear drinkholder, located in the rearconsole, is closed before folding the rear seatback and seat cushion. 5. To secure the seat, hook the secur-
ing strap under the seat cushion tothe headrest stay of front driver and passenger seat.
6. Insert the removed headrests be-
tween the seatback and seat cush-ion, so that they will not be thrown forward in the case of a sudden stop or an accident.
7. 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.
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4. Pull the seat cushion release lever upward, then fold up the seat cush- ion. HFC2076
Seat cushion release lever Securing strap

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B140A01B-GAT For the safety of all passengers, lug- gage or other cargo should not be piled higher than the top of the seatback. REAR SEAT WARNING
B100A01FC-GAT (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'sseat or the passenger's seat. During mild weather or under condi- tions where the operation of the seatwarmer is not needed, keep the switches in the "OFF" position.
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SEAT WARMER
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 thesafety 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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B150A02A-AAT 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 thevehicle 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 thissection. SEAT BELTS
B150C03A-AAT Larger Children Children who are too large for child restraint systems should always oc-cupy the rear seat and use the avail- able lap/shoulder belts. The lap por- tion should be fastened snug on thehips and as low as possible. Check belt fit periodically. A child's squirming could put the belt out of position. Chil-dren are afforded the most safety in the event of an accident when they are restrained by a proper restraint sys-tem in the rear seat. If a larger child (over age 13) must be seated in the front seat, the child should be securelyrestrained by the available lap/shoul- der belt and the seat should be placed in the rearmost position. Children un-der the age of 13 should be restrained securely in the rear seat. Never place a child under the age of 13 in the frontseat. NEVER place a rear facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle.
B150B01Y-GAT Infant or Small Child Some countries require the use of child restraint systems for infants andsmall children. Whether this is required by law or not, it is strongly recom- mended that a child restraint seat orinfant restraint system be used for infants 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.

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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. 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.
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Sitting in a reclined position or ly- ing down when your vehicle is inmotion 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 ofyou. 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 forceswould be applied there, not at your strong pelvic 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 1-24.
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.

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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.
B160A01A-AAT CARE OF SEAT BELTS Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition,care should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hardware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors orother abuse.
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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 getcaught or pinched in the rear seat. You can adjust the height of the shoul-der belt anchor to one of the 4 positions for maximum comfort and safety. If the height of the adjusting seat belt istoo 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 near- est the door and not your neck.B170A01E
B170A04A-AAT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT(If Installed)
B160D01A-AAT When to Replace Seat Belts Entire in-use seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if thevehicle has been involved in an acci- dent. This should be done even if no damage is visible. Additional ques-tions concerning seat belt operation should be directed to your Hyundai Dealer.
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.

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B180A03Y-GAT SEAT BELTS Driver's and passenger's 3-PointSystem with Webbing ClampLocking 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 au-dible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts tothe proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips. If you leanforward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and let you move around. If B180A02A-GAT SEAT BELTS 3-Point System with Emergency Locking Retractor (If installed) To Fasten Your Belt
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B180A01L there is a sudden stop or impact, how- ever, the belt will lock into position. Itwill 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.
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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 anchor into position. Try sliding the heightadjuster 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 reducethe effectiveness of the seat belt in a crash.
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out ofthe retractor and insert the metal tab into the buckle. There will be an au- dible "click" when the tab locks into thebuckle.

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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. Itwill 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. B200A01S-GAT Adjusting Your Seat Belt
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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 incase of accident or a sudden stop. This could result of death, serious in- jury or property damage. Both armsshould not be under or over the belt. Rather, one should be over and the other under, as shown in the illustra-tion. Never wear the seat belt under the arm nearest the door.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 try again. B210A01L

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B220C01A-AAT To Release the Seat Belt
When you want to release the seat belt, press the button in the locking buckle. WARNING:
The center lap belt latching mecha- nism is different from those for therear seat shoulder belts. When fas- tening the rear seat shoulder belts or the center lap belt, make surethey are inserted into the correct buckles to obtain maximum protec- tion from the seat belt system andassure proper operation.
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. Fasten the belt and pull on the loose end totighten. The belt should be placed as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. If the belt is too high, itcould increase the possibility of your being injured in an accident. Shorten
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CorrectB220A01A-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. HFC2085