2005 Hyundai Elantra Owner's Manual - Page 48

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1 37 ! CAUTION: ! WARNING: ! WARNING: If the Occupant Classification system is not working properly, the SRS airbag warning light on the instrument panel will illuminate because the passenger's front and side impact airbags are connected with the Occupant Classification system. If there is a malfunction of the Occupant Classification system, the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator will not illuminate and the passenger's front and side impact airbags will inflate in frontal or side impact crashes even if there is no occupant in the front passenger's seat. If the SRS airbag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to the "ON" position, if it remains illuminated after blinking for approximately 6 seconds, or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven, have an authorized Hyundai dealer inspect the Occupant Classification system and the SRS airbag system as soon as possible. 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 AIR BAG OFF" indicator is illuminated when the front passenger's seat is occupied by an adult and they are seated properly (sitting upright, centered on the seat cushion, with their seat belt on and legs comfortably extended, feet on the floor, and with the seat in an upright position) the Occupant Classification system may not be 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 AIR BAG OFF" indicator may blink. These conditions do not indicate a problem. o If the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator blinks continuously when the front passenger's seat is occupied by an adult and they are seated properly (sitting upright, centered on the seat cushion, with their seat belt on and legs comfortably extended, feet on the floor, and with the seat in an upright position) 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 AIR BAG OFF" indicator may be turned on or off for a few seconds, temporarily disabling or enabling the passenger airbags.