Seats & Safety System
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OLMB033040
The Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt System
consists mainly of the following
components. Their locations are shown
in the illustration above:
M
SRS airbag warning light
N
Retractor pretensioner
O
SRS control module
P
Emergency fastening device
The sensor that activates the SRS
control module is connected with the
pretensioner seat belt. The SRS airbag
warning light on the instrument cluster
illuminates for about 3-6 seconds after
the ignition switch is in the ON position,
and then it turns off.
If the pretensioner is not working
properly, the warning light illuminates
even if the SRS airbag is not
malfunctioning. If the warning light does
not illuminate when starting the engine
or stays illuminated or illuminates while
driving, have the pretensioner seat belts
and/or SRS control module inspected by
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer as soon
as possible.
Information
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The pretensioner seat belt system may
be activated in certain frontal or side
collisions or rollover situations.
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When the pretensioner seat belts are
activated, a loud noise may be heard
and fine dust, which may appear
to be smoke, may be visible in the
passenger compartment.
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Although it is non-toxic, the fine
dust may cause skin irritation and
should not be inhaled for prolonged
periods. Wash all exposed skin areas
thoroughly after an accident in which
the pre-tensioner seat belts were
activated.
Additional Seat Belt Safety
Precautions
Seat belt use during pregnancy
The seat belt should always be used
during pregnancy. The best way to
protect your unborn child is to protect
yourself by always wearing the seat belt.
Pregnant women should always wear
a lap-shoulder seat belt. Place the
shoulder belt across your chest, routed
between your breasts and away from
your neck. Place the lap belt below your
belly and pull the shoulder portion so it
fits SNUGLY across your hips and pelvic
bone, under the rounded part of your
belly.
WARNING
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A pregnant woman is more vulnerable
to any impacts on the abdomen
during an abrupt stop or collision. If
you are in an accident while pregnant,
consult your doctor.
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To reduce the risk of serious injury
or death to an unborn child during
an accident, do not let pregnant
women place the lap portion of the
seat belt above or over the area of the
abdomen where the unborn child is
located.