Hyundai Matrix 2007 Owner's Manual

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Front seat adjustments must not be undertaken whilst the vehicle is inmotion. Loss of control of the ve- hicle may result if seat adjustments are made whilst the vehicle is inmotion.
In order to prevent operation of the passenger front and rear windows, a window lock switch is provided on thearmrest of the driver's door. To disable the power windows, press the window lock switch.To return to normal operation, press the window lock switch a second time. Auto-Down Window (Driver's Side) The Auto-Down window is moved to its fwitch. To stop at the desired loction, the switch must be pulled up. WARNING:
1) Be careful that someone's head, hands or body are not trapped by a closing window.
2) Never try to operate the main
switch on the driver's door and theindividual door window switch in opposing directions at the sametime. If this is done, the window will stop and cannot be opened or closed.
3) Always remove the ignition key prior to exiting the car.
4) Do not leave children alone in the car.
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B080B02FC-EAT FRONT SEATS Front Seat Rake Adjustment The front 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 thelever should be released and the seat rocked to and fro to ensure that the mechanism has locked.
WARNING:
To ensure the seat is locked se-curely, attempt to move the seat for-ward or rearward without using the lock release lever. SB070C1-E Front Seat Recline Adjustment The front seat back recline angle may be adjusted by leaning forward slightly and raising the recline adjustment lever at the side of the seat. When theseatback is at the desired angle, the lever should be released. Ensure that the seatback is locked before drivingthe vehicle.
SB070D3-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, therestraint must be adjusted so that the restraint is approximately at the level of the seat occupant's eyes. The restraintmust never be so adjusted that it is centred about the level of the seat occupant's neck.
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SB070E1-E Lumbar Support Adjustment (Driver's seat only)(Not all models) Some models are fitted with adjustable driver seat lumbar support which may be used to increase the amount oflumbar 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 support.
1. Maximum Support
2. Minimum Support SB070F1-E Seat Cushion Height Adjustment (Driver's seat only)(Not all models) To raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion, turn the front knob clock- wise or counter-clockwise. To raise or lower the rear part of the seatcushion, turn the rear knob clockwise or counter-clockwise.
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o For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident the head restraint should be adjusted so the middle of the head restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's eyes. For this reason, the use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback should not be recommended.
o Do not operate vehicle with the head restraints removed as injury to the occupants may occur in the event of an accident. Head re- straints may provide protection against neck injuries when prop- erly adjusted. o Do not adjust the head restraint
height whilst the vehicle is in motion.
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B080G01FC-EAT UNDER TRAY (Not all models) The tray is located under the front passenger seat. It is opened by up and pulling forward.
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WARNING:
To avoid the possibility of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop,the tray should be kept closed when the car is in motion. B080H01FC-GAT REAR SEAT Seat Rake Adjustment The front 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 thelever should be released and the seat rocked to and fro to ensure that the mechanism has locked.
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Seatbackfolding leverTo 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.
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CAUTION:
When reclining the seatback, you should adjust the seatback foldinglever whilst standing.
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SB070D3-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, therestraint must be adjusted so that the restraint is approximately at the level of the seat occupant's eyes. The restraintmust never be so adjusted that it is centred about the level of the seat occupant's neck. WARNING:
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B090B01FC-GAT Folding Rear Seatback and Seat Cushion For greater convenience, the entire seatback anad seat cushion may be folded down and up.
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o For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident the head restraint should be adjusted so the middle of the head restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's eyes. For this reason, the use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback should not be recommended.
o Do not operate vehicle with the head restraints removed as injury to the occupants may occur in the event of an accident. Head re- straints may provide protection against neck injuries when prop- erly adjusted. o Do not adjust the head restraint
height whilst the vehicle is in motion.
1. Move the rear seat to the rearmost position.
2. Remove the head restraints.
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3. To fold down the seatback , push and
hold the seatback folding lever to- ward the head restraints, then push down the seatback.
4. Pull the seat cushion release lever upward, then fold up the seat cushion.
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ing strap under the seat cushion to the 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 andpushing on the top of seatback. WARNING:
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 forward rearseat cushion is to increase cargo space. Do not allow passengers to sit in the cargo area whilst the caris moving. This is not a proper seating position and no seat belts are available for use when the seat back is folded down. Passengers who are not properly seated andwearing seat belts could sustain serious injuries 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 slideforward and cause injury or dam- age during sudden stops.
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To prevent damage, ensure that the rear drinkholder, located in the rear console, is closed before folding the rear seatback and seat cushion. Seat cushion release lever
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o When you return the folded down
seatback to its upright position, always be sure to install the head- rests in their proper positions. Head restraints are important tothe safety of occupants in a rear collision. If the headrests are not installed in their proper position,serious injury or death could re- sult if a rear end collision occurs.
The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. When the engine is running, push either of the switches to warm the driver'sseat or the passenger's seat. During mild weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat warmeris not needed, keep the switches in the "OFF" position. B100A01FC
SEAT WARMER
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The seat warmer will not operate if ambient temperature is warm enough.
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Be very careful not to induce injury through inappropriate use of the seatwarmer to infants, young children, the elderly and infirm persons suf- fering the effects of illness and medi-cation.
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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 ofinjuries 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. SEAT BELTS
SB090O1-E Pregnant Women The use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women. The seat belt shouldbe worn as low and snugly as possible across the hips, not across the abdo- men. A qualified Medical Practitionershould be consulted for further informa- tion.
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 becarried in the vehicle without the use of a suitable restraint which meets the regulations in force in the country wherethe vehicle is in operation. 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 specialsafety belt or the original factory fitted seat belt used in conjunction with an approved booster cushion dependingupon 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.
For the safety of all vehicle occupants, luggage or other cargo should not bepiled higher than the top of the seatback.
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SB090H1-E CARE OF SEAT BELTS Seat belt assemblies must never be disassembled or modified in any way. In addition, care should be exercised toensure 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 systemthat are damaged should be replaced as soon as possible. Under no circum- stances 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 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. SB090K1-E Replacement of Seat Belts The entire seat belt assembly or as- semblies should be inspected by an authorized repairer if the vehicle hasbeen involved in an accident even if no damage is evident. Additional ques- tions concerning seat belt operationshould be directed to a Hyundai authorised repairer.
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 4 positions.
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SB090F1-E Seat Belt Occupancy The seat belts are designed to be used by one seat occupant only. The use ofa seat belt by more than one person increases the levels of injury which may be sustained in the event of anaccident.
SB090E1-E Injured Persons A seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. For specific recommendations, the adviceof a qualified Medical Practioner should be sought.
SE090G1-E Do Not Lie Down To ensure that the maximum level of protection may be afforded by the seatbelt system, all passengers should be sitting in an upright position throughout the journey. The seat belt will be unableto afford maximum protection if the front seats are at or near the fully reclined position.
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If the height of the adjusting seat belt is too near your neck, you will not begetting the most effective protection. The shoulder portion should be ad- justed so that it lies across your chestand midway over your shoulder nearest the door and not your neck. To adjust the height of the seat beltanchor, lower or raise the height ad- juster into an appropriate position. To raise the height adjuster, pull it up. Tolower it, push it down whilst pressing the height adjuster button. Release the button to lock the anchorinto position. Try sliding the release button to make sure that it has locked into position.
WARNING:
o The height adjuster must be in the locked position when the vehicleis moving.
o The misadjustment of height of the shoulder belt could reduce theeffectiveness of the seat belt in acrash. B180A1A-EAT SEAT BELTS (3-Point Type) To Fasten The Seat Belt 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. NOTE: When pulling the seat belt buckle towards the fastening position make sure the webbing is not twisted.
The buckle should be firmly pressedinto the stalk until locked which will beindicated by an audible "click". The length of the seat belt webbing will be automatically adjusted by the seatbelt mechanism to allow the wearer maximum freedom of movement whilst the belt is being worn. However, in theevent of rapid deceleration or impact, the belt mechanism will automatically lock.The mechanism will also lock if the seat belt webbing is withdrawn too quickly when the belt is being fastened or ifattempts are made to withdraw the webbing whilst the vehicle is not on level ground. Should the seat belt lockunder these conditions, it will be pos- sible to release the mechanism by al- lowing a small amount of webbing to beretracted and the belt withdrawn again.
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