2009 Hyundai Sonata Owner's Manual - Page 49

1FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 36 ! WARNING: ! WARNING: ! WARNING: o Modification to the seat structure can adversely affect the seat track position sensor and cause the airbag to deploy at a different level than should be provided. o Do not place any objects underneath the front seats as they could damage the seat track position sensor or interfere with the occupant classification system. o Do not place any objects that may cause magnetic fields near the front seat. These may cause a malfunction of the seat track position sensor. Always use seat belts and child restraints - every trip, every time, everyone! Airbags inflate with considerable force and in the blink of an eye. Seat belts help keep occupants in proper position to obtain maximum benefit from the airbag. Even with advanced airbags, improperly belted and unbelted occupants can be severely injured when the airbag inflates. Always follow the precautions about seat belts, airbags and occupant safety contained in this manual. To reduce the chance of serious or fatal injuries and receive the maximum safety benefit from your restraint system: o Never place a child in any child or booster seat in the front seat (see child restraints 1-26). o ABC - Always Buckle Children in the back seat. It is the safest place for children of any age to ride. o Front and side impact airbags can injure occupants improperly positioned in the front seats. o Move your seat as far back as practical from the front airbags, while still maintaining control of the vehicle. o Never sit or lean unnecessarily close to the front or side airbags. NOTE: o Be sure to read information about the SRS on the labels provided on the backside of the sun visor. o Advanced airbags are combined with pre-tensioner seat belts to help provide enhanced occupant protection in frontal crashes. Front airbags are not intended to deploy in collisions in which sufficient protection can be provided by the pretensioner seat belt. o If you are considering modification of your vehicle due to a disability, please contact the Hyundai Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-633-5151. o Never lean against the door or center console - always sit in an upright position. o Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the "Passenger Airbag OFF" indicator is illuminated, because the airbag will not deploy in the event of a moderate or severe frontal crash. o Never place objects over or near any airbag module (front or side impact airbags), because these objects can injure passengers in a crash. o Never place covers, blankets or aftermarket seat warmers on the passenger seat as these may interfere with the occupant classification system. o Do not tamper or disconnect SRS wiring or other components. Injuries could result from inadvertent deployment or failure of the airbag to deploy in a crash. o If the SRS airbag warning light (see pg 1-50) remains illuminated while the vehicle is being driven, have an authorized Hyundai dealer inspect the airbag system as soon as possible. o Airbags can only be used once - have an authorized Hyundai dealer replace the airbag immediately after deployment.