2004 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - Page 49

1 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 38 B990B04Y-GAT ! WARNING: ! Side Impact Airbag (If Installed) WARNING: o Even though your vehicle is equipped with the Occupant Classification® system, do not install a child restraint system in the front passenger's seat. A child restraint system must never be placed in the front seat. Children who are too large for child restraint systems should always occupy the rear seat and use the available lap/shoulder belts. Children are afforded the most safety in the event of an accident when they are restrained by a proper restraint system in the rear seat. o The Occupant Classification® system can function only when the ignition key is in the "ON" position. If the "Passenger Airbag Off " indicator is illuminated when the front passenger's seat is occupied by an adult who is seated properly, (sitting upright with the seat in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion, with the person's legs comfortably extended), or if the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator is not illuminated when the front passenger's seat is unoccupied or occupied by someone lighter than 56.4 pounds(25.6 kg), the Occupant Classification® system is not working properly. If this occurs, have your vehicle immediately inspected by your Hyundai dealer. o If luggage or other objects are placed on the front passenger's seat or if the temperature of the seat changes, the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator may blink. These conditions do not indicate a problem. o If the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator blinks continuously when an adult or a child heavier than 56.4 pounds(25.6 kg) sits in the front passenger seat and fastens the seat belt normally, have that person sit in the rear seat. If this occurs, have the Occupant Classification® system checked by an authorized Hyundai dealer as soon as possible. o If you change the weight on the seat, the "Passenger Airbag Off" indicator may be turned on or off in a few seconds. This could result in the malfunction of the Occupant Classification® system. o Do not modify or replace the front passenger seat. Don't place anything on or attach anything to the front passenger seat. These can adversely affect the Occupant Classification® system. o Do not sit on sharp objects such as tools when occupying the front passenger seat. These can adversely affect the occupant classification system. o Do not use accessory seat covers on the front seats. B990B02Y 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 front passenger with additional protection in a side impact 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 airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.