2003 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - Page 33

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI WARNING: o When the SRS is activated, there may be a loud noise and fine dust will be released throughout the vehicle. These conditions are normal and are not hazardous. However, the fine dust generated during airbag deployment may cause skin irritation. Wash your hands and face thoroughly with lukewarm water and a mild soap after an accident in which the airbags were deployed. o The SRS can function only when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. If the SRS SRI does not come on, or continuously remains on, after flashing for about 6 seconds when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, or after the engine is started, comes on while driving, the SRS is not working properly. If this occurs, have your vehicle immediately inspected by your Hyundai dealer. o Before you replace a fuse or disconnect a battery terminal, turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" position or remove the ignition key. Never remove or replace the air bag related fuse(s) when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. Failure to heed this warning will cause the SRS SRI to illuminate. B990A04Y-AAT B990B03Y-GAT PASSENGER PRESENCE DETECTION The passenger presence detection system detects the presence of a passenger in the right front seat. If no passenger is recognized on the front passenger seat, the deployment of the front passenger and/or side airbag and seat belt pretensioner will be prevented. This system is designed to prevent the replacement of airbag components that deploy needlessly in an accident. Side Impact Airbag (If Installed) NOTE: Luggage or other cargo heavier than 33 lbs should not be placed on the passenger front seat. This can allow the deployment of the front passenger and/or side air bag in the case of an accident. B990B02Y WARNING: The Passenger Presence Detection system is not intended to prevent airbag deployment while a child is in the front passenger's seat. It is intended only as a means to reduce unnecessary collision damage repair expense by preventing airbag and seat belt pretensioner deployment when the right front passenger seat is unoccupied. Deployment is still possible if only a few pounds are placed upon the seat. Therefore, children must not be transported in the front seat. All children must be seated in the rear seat and properly restrained with the vehicle's restraint system or a child restraint system appropriate for the child's size and weight. Your Hyundai is equipped with a side impact airbag in each front seat. The purpose of the airbag is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the front passenger with additional protection than that offered by the seat belt alone. The side impact airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side impact collisions, depending on the crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact. The side impact airbag are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations. 1- 24