Hyundai Matrix 2005 Owner's Guide

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTSB090O1-E Pregnant Women The use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women. The seat belt should beworn as low and snugly as possible acrossthe hips, not across the abdomen. A qualifiedMedical Practitioner should be consulted forfurther information. SB090F1-E Seat Belt OccupancyThe seat belts are designed to be used by one seat occupant only. The use of a seat belt bymore than one person increases the levels ofinjury which may be sustained in the event ofan accident.
SB090E1-E Injured PersonsA seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. For specific rec-ommendations, the advice of a qualified Med-ical Practioner should be sought. SE090G1-E Do Not Lie Down To ensure that the maximum level of protec- tion may be afforded by the seat belt system,all passengers should be sitting in an uprightposition throughout the journey. The seat beltwill be unable to afford maximum protection ifthe front seats are at or near the fully reclinedposition.
SB090A1-E SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS Seat belts should be worn at all times by all occupants front and rear. The possibility ofinjury or the severity of injuries suffered in theevent of an accident will be greatly reduced bythe wearing of seat belts. In addition the following recommendations should be observed. SB090B1-E Babies/Small ChildrenBabies and small children must be restrained using a restraint system specifically designedfor this purpose. Under no circumstancesshould a child be carried in the vehicle withoutthe use of a suitable restraint which meets theregulations in force in the country where thevehicle is in operation. SB090C1-E Larger ChildrenLarger children should occupy the rear seat and be restrained at all times. The restraintmay take the form of a special safety belt orthe original factory fitted seat belt used inconjunction with an approved booster cushiondepending upon the size and weight of thechild. Under no circumstances should childrenbe allowed to travel standing, kneeling or lyingon the seat. Never allow children to ride in the front pas- senger seat.
During mild weather or under conditions wherethe operation of the seat warmer is not needed,keep the switches in the "OFF" position.
B140A01B-GAT REAR SEAT WARNING
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For the safety of all vehicle occupants, lug-
gage or other cargo should not be piled higher than the top of the seatback.

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SEAT BELTS (3-Point Type) To Fasten The Seat Belt
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The seat belts are fastened by pulling the belt
buckle towards the seat belt stalk and insert- ing the metal tongue of the buckle into thestalk. The buckle should be firmly pressedinto the stalk until locked which will be indi-cated by an audible "click".
The length of the seat belt webbing will be
automatically adjusted by the seat belt mech-anism to allow the wearer maximum freedomof movement whilst the belt is being worn. WARNING:
o The height adjuster must be in the locked position when the vehicle ismoving.
o The misadjustment of height of the shoulder belt could reduce the effec-tiveness of the seat belt in a crash.
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B170A04A-EAT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT (Not all models) You can adjust the height of the shoulder 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 themost effective protection. The shoulder por-tion should be adjusted so that it lies acrossyour 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 adjuster into anappropriate position. To raise the height ad-juster, pull it up. To lower it, push it down whilstpressing the height adjuster button. Release the button to lock the anchor into position. Try sliding the release button tomake sure that it has locked into the position.
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CARE OF SEAT BELTS
Seat belt assemblies must never be disas-
sembled or modified in any way. In addition,care should be exercised to ensure that the beltassemblies do not become damaged by beingtrapped in seat mechanisms, door shuts etc.
SB090I-E Periodic InspectionIt 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. Underno circumstances must any part of the seat beltassemblies 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 usinga mild soap solution and warm water. Bleach,dye, strong detergents or abrasives shouldnot be used since the fabric may becomedamaged and weakened. SB090K1-E Replacement of Seat Belts The entire seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if the vehicle has beeninvolved in an accident even if no damage isevident. Additional questions concerning seatbelt operation should be directed to a Hyundaiauthorised repairer.

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CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENTSB090R1-F To Release the Seat Belt
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The seat belt is released by pressing the release button in the locking buckle. When it is released, the belt should automati- cally draw back into the retractor. If this does not happen, check the belt to be sure it is not twisted, then try again.
However, in the event of rapid deceleration orimpact, the belt mechanism will automaticallylock. The mechanism will also lock if the seat belt webbing is withdrawn too quickly when thebelt is being fastened or if attempts are madeto withdraw the webbing whilst the vehicle isnot on level ground. Should the seat belt lockunder these conditions, it will be possible torelease the mechanism by allowing a smallamount of webbing to be retracted and thebelt withdrawn again.
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B200A01S-GAT Adjusting Your Seat Belt You should place the belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. If the belt islocated too high on your body, you could slideunder it in case of accident or a sudden stop. This could result of death, serious injury orproperty damage. Both arms should not beunder or over the belt. Rather, one should beover and the other under, as shown in theillustration. Never wear the seat belt under the arm near- est the door.
To fasten a 2-point static type seat belt, insertthe metal tab into the locking buckle. Therewill be an audible "click" when the tab locksinto the buckle. Check to make sure the beltis properly locked and that the belt is nottwisted.ZB090W2-A
SEAT BELTS (2-Point Static Type) (Rear Seat Centre) To Fasten Your Seat Belt
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ZB090Y1-E To Release the Seat Belt
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When you want to release the seat belt, press the button in the locking buckle. WARNING: The centre lap belt latching mechanism is different from those for the rear seat shoul-der belts. When fastening the rear seatshoulder belts or the centre lap belt, makesure they are inserted into the correctbuckle to obtain maximum protection fromthe seat belt system and assure properoperation.
ZB090X2-A Adjusting Your Seat Belt
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Shorten Correct
Too high
With a 2-point static type seat belt, the length must be adjusted manually so it fits snuglyaround your body. Fasten the belt and pull onthe loose end to tighten. The belt should beplaced as low as possible on your hips, not onyour waist. If the belt is too high, it couldincrease the possibility of your being injured inan accident because you could slide under it. B220A01FC-EAT SEAT BELTS - Centre Rear Seat 3-Point System With Emergency Locking Re-tractor (Not all models)
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 the retractor andinsert the metal tab (c) into the buckle (d).
There will be an audible "click" when the tablocks in the buckle. The seat belt automati-cally adjusts to the proper length only after thelap belt is adjusted manually so that it fitssnugly around your hips. If you lean forwardin a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend andlet you move around. If there is a sudden stopor impact, the belt will lock into position. It willalso lock if you try to lean forward too quickly.
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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Children riding in the car should sit in the rear
seat and must always be properly restrained to minimise the risk of injury in an accident,sudden stop or sudden maneuver. Accordingto accident statistics, children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seats than inthe front seat. Larger children should use oneof the seat belts provided.
You are required by law to use safety re-
straints for children. If small children ride inyour vehicle you must put them in a childrestraint system (safety seat).
Children could be injured or killed in a crash if
their restraints are not properly secured. Forsmall children and babies, a child seat orinfant seat must be used. Before buying aparticular child restraint system, make sure itfits your car and seat belts, and fits your child.Follow all the instructions provided by themanufacturer when installing the child restraintsystem.
WARNING:
o When using the rear seat centre belt, you must lock all metal tabs and buck-les. If any metal tab or buckle is notlocked, it will increase the chance ofinjury in the event of collision.
o Never unlock the metal tab (a) and the buckle (b) with the following excep-tions.
(1) In case of folding rear seatbacksdown.
(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 folding rearseatbacks up. B220C01A-EAT To Release the Seat Belt When you want to release the seat belt, press the button in the locking buckle. WARNING: The centre lap belt latching mechanism is different from those for the rear seat shoul-der belts. When fastening the rear seatshoulder belts or the centre lap belt, makesure they are inserted into the correctbuckles to obtain maximum protectionfrom the seat belt system and assureproper operation.
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WARNING:
o A child restraint system must be placed in the rear seat. Never install a child or infant seat on the front passenger's seat. Should an accident occur and cause the passenger side airbag to deploy, itcould severely injure or kill an infant orchild seated in an infant or child seat.Thus, only use a child restraint in therear seat of your vehicle.
o Since a safety belt or child restraint system can become very hot if it is leftin a closed vehicle, be sure to check theseat cover and buckles before placing achild there.
o When the child restraint system is not in use, fasten it with a safety belt so thatit will not be thrown forward in the caseof a sudden stop or an accident.
o Children who are too large to be in a child restraint should still sit in the rearseat and be restrained with the avail-able lap/shoulder belts. Never allowchildren to ride in the front passengerseat.
o Always make sure that the shoulder belt portion of the outboard lap/shoulder beltis positioned midway over the shoul-der, never across the neck or behindthe back. Moving the child closer to thecenter of the vehicle may help provide agood shoulder belt fit. The lap belt portion of the lap/shoulderbelt or the center seat lap belt mustalways be positioned as low as pos-sible on the child's hips and as snug aspossible.
o If the seat belt will not properly fit the child, we recommend the use of anapproved booster seat in the rear seatin order to raise the child's seatingheight so that the seat belt will prop-erly fit the child.
o Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on the seat.
o Never use an infant carrier or child safety seat that "hooks" over aseatback; it may not provide adequatesecurity in an accident.
o Never allow a child to be held in a person's arms whilst they are in a mov-ing vehicle, as this could result in se-rious injury to the child in the event ofan accident or a sudden stop. Holdinga child in a moving vehicle does notprovide the child with any means ofprotection during an accident, even ifthe person holding the child is wearinga seat belt.
o If the child restraint seat is not an- chored properly, the risk of a childbeing seriously injured or killed in acollision greatly increases. B230F01A-EAT Installation on Rear Seat Centre Posi- tion Use the centre seat belt for the rear to secure the child restraint system as illustrated. Afterinstallation of the child restraint system, rockthe child seat back and forth, and side to sideto ensure that it is properly secured by theseat belt.
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Installation on Outboard Rear Seats move it in all directions to be sure the child restraint system is securely installed. If you need to tighten the belt, pull more webbing toward the retractor. When you un-buckle the seat belt and allow it to retract, theretractor will automatically revert back to itsnormal seated passenger emergency lockingusage condition. NOTE:
o Before installing the child restraint
system, read the instructions supplied by the child restraint system manufac-turer.
o If the seat belt does not operate as described, have the system checkedimmediately by your Hyundaiauthorised repairer.
WARNING:Do not install any child restraint system inthe front passenger seat. Should an acci-dent occur and cause the passenger sideairbag to deploy, it could severely injureor kill an infant or child seated in an infantor child seat. Therefore, only use a childrestraint system in the rear seat of yourvehicle.
To install a child restraint system in the
outboard rear seats, extend the shoulder/lapbelt from its retractor. Install the child restraintsystem, buckle the seat belt and allow theseat belt to take up any slack. Make sure thatthe lap portion of the belt is tight around thechild restraint system and the shoulder por-tion of the belt is positioned so that it cannotinterfere with the child's head or neck. Afterinstallation of the child restraint system, try to
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On outboard rear seats
B230B02A-GAT Using a Child Restraint System with "Tether Anchorage"System For small children and babies, the use of a
child seat or infant seat is strongly recom- mended. This child seat or infant seat shouldbe of appropriate size for the child and shouldbe installed in accordance with themanufacturer's instructions. It is further rec-ommended that the seat be placed in thevehicle's rear seat since this can make animportant contribution to safety. Your vehicleis provided three child restraint hook holdersfor installing the child seat or infant seat.
Cover, Child Restraint Hook Holder (4 door only)
Bolt, Holder (5/16"-30 mm)
Washer, Conical Spring Holder, Child Restraint Hook
Spacer (10 mm), Child Restraint Hook Holder Retainer Washer
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If the child seat moves, readjust the length of
the seat belt. Then, if equipped, insert the child restraint tether strap hook into the child re-straint hook holder and tighten to secure theseat. Always refer to the child restraint sys-tem manufacturer’s recommendation beforeinstalling the child restraint system in yourvehicle.

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Back panel
Front of Vehicle
Tether straphook
B230E02FC-DAT Securing a Child Restraint System with "Tether Anchorage" System Three child restraint hook holders are located on the vertical back panel. (behind rear bumperbar) To install the child restraint seat
1. Route the child restraint seat strap over the seatback. For vehicles with adjustable headrests, route the tether strap under the headrestand between the headrest posts, other-wise route the tether strap over the top ofthe seatback.
2. Connect the tether strap hook to the childrestraint seat hook holder and tighten tosecure the seat.
WARNING:
To install the Child Restraint Seat, for safety reasons the Seat should be posi-tioned rearmost with the seatback in avertical position, not reclined.
Covering shelf
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B230C02FC-EAT Using a Child Restraint System with "ISOFIX" System and "Tether Anchor-age" System ISOFIX is a standardised method of fitting child seats that eliminates the need to use thestandard adult seat belt to secure the seat inthe vehicle. This enables a much more se-cure and positive location with the addedbenefit of easier and quicker installation. An ISOFIX-seat can only be installed if it has vehicle-specific approval in accordance withthe requirements of ECE-R44. For yourHyundai, the Hyundai ISOFIX GR1 / HyundaiDuo / Römer ISOFIX GR1 and the RömerDuo ISOFIX / Britax Duo ISOFIX is approvedaccording to the requirement ECE-R44. Thisseat has been tested extensively by Hyundaiand is recommended for your Hyundai.

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ISOFIX Anchor
NOTE:At present, this seat is the only one com-
plying with that provision. In case that other manufacturers will furnish proof ofa respective certification, Hyundai is go-ing to evaluate this seat carefully and willgive a recommendation provided that seatcomplies to the law. Please ask yourHyundai authorised repairer in this re-spect.
On each side of the rear seat, between the
cushion and backrest, are located a pair ofISOFIX anchorage points together with a toptether mounting located in the luggage com-partment. During the installation, the seat hasto be engaged at the anchorage-points insuch a way whereby you can hear it click(check by pulling!) and has to be fixed with theTop Tether-belt to the top tether mountinglocated in the luggage compartment. Theinstalling and the use of a child-seat has to bedone according to the installation manual for the ISOFIX-seat, whilst using the ISOFIX-child-seat, the rear-bench not allowed to bemoved beyond the middle position to theforward direction. NOTE: An ISOFIX-child-seat can only be installed if the seat has a vehicle-specific approvalaccording to ECE-R44. Before using theISOFIX-child-seat, which was bought foranother car, ask your Hyundai authorisedrepairer whether this seat-type is approvedand recommended for your Hyundai. To secure the child restraint seat
2. Connect the tether strap hook to the child
restraint hook holder and tighten to secure the seat. Refer to "Securing a Child Re-straint System with the Tether AnchorageSystem" on page 1-20.
WARNING:
o Do not install a child restraint seat at the centre of the rear seat using thevehicle's ISOFIX anchors. The ISOFIXanchors are only provided for the leftand right outboard rear seating posi-tions. Do not misuse the ISOFIX an-chors by attempting to attach a childrestraint seat in the middle of the rearseat to the ISOFIX anchors. In a crash,the child restraint seat ISOFIX attach-ments may not be strong enough tosecure the child restraint seat properlyin the centre of the rear seat and maybreak, causing serious injury or death.
o Do not mount more than one child restraint to a child restraint lower an-chorage point. Over-loading may causethe anchorage points or tether anchorto break, causing serious injury ordeath.
o Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIX-compat- ible child restraint seat only to theappropriate locations shown in the il-lustration.
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1. To engage the child restraint seat to theISOFIX anchor, insert the child restraint seat latch into the ISOFIX anchor. Listenfor the audible "click" sound.

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Driver's airbag
The seat belt pre-tensioner system consists mainly of the following components. Theirlocations are shown in the illustration.
1. SRS airbag warning light
2. Seat belt pre-tensioner assembly
3. SRS control module
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3
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Passenger's airbag
Age Group
Seating PositionFront
Passenger Rear
Outboard Rear
Centre
0 : Up to 10 kg (0 ~ 9 months) 0+ : Up to 13 kg (0 ~ 2 years)I : 9kg to 18kg(9 months ~4 years)II & III : 15kg to 36kg (4 ~ 12 years)XUX
XUX
X U, L1 U F XU FUF
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B180B01A-EAT Pre-Tensioner Seat BeltYour Hyundai vehicle is equipped with driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat belts.The purpose of the pre-tensioner is to makesure that the seat belts fit tightly against theoccupant's body in certain frontal collisions.The pre-tensioner seat belts can be activatedwith the airbags.
The pre-tensioner seat belt operates in the same way as an Emergency Locking Retrac-tor (ELR) type of seat belt. When the vehiclestops suddenly, or if the occupant tries to leanforward too quickly, the seat belt retractor willlock into position. However, in certain frontalcollisions, the pre-tensioner will activate andpull the seat belt into tighter contact againstthe occupant's body.
B230H04A-GAT Child Seat Restraint Suitability For Seat Position Use child safety seats that have been offi- cially approved and are appropriate for yourchildren. When using the child safety seats,refer to the following table.
U : Suitable for "universal" category restraints
approved for use in this group
UF : Suitable for forward-facing "universal" cat- egory restraints approved for use in thisgroup
L1: Suitable for "Römer ISOFIX GR1" ap- proved for use in this group (Approval No: E1 R44-03301133)
X : Seat poition not suitable for children in this group
o Always follow the installation and use
instructions provided by the manufac- turer of the child restraint.