2005 Hyundai Tucson Owner's Manual - Page 40

FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI 1 29 Driver's airbag 1 Passenger's airbag NOTE: o Both the driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat belts will be activated in certain frontal collisions. The pretensioner seat belt may be activated with or without airbag activation, depending on the circumstances of a collision. The pre-tensioners will be activated even if the seat belts are not being worn at the time of the collision. o When the pre-tensioner 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. These are normal operating conditions and are not hazardous. o Although it is harmless, the fine dust may cause skin irritation and should not be breathed for prolonged periods. Wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly after an accident in which the pre-tensioner seat belts were activated. ! CAUTION: 3 2 4 B180B01JM The seat belt pre-tensioner system consists mainly of the following components. Their locations are shown in the illustration. 1. 2. 3. 4. SRS airbag warning light Retractor pre-tensioner assembly Buckle pre-tensioner assembly SRS control module o The sensor that activates the SRS airbag is connected with the pre-tensioner seat AIR belts. The SRS airbag warning light BAG on the instrument panel will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds after the ignition key has been turned to the "ON" position, and then it should turn off. o If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not working properly, this warning light will illuminate even if there is no malfunction of the SRS airbag system. If the SRS airbag warning light does not illuminate when the ignition key is turned to "ON" or if it remains illuminated after approximately 6 seconds, or if it illuminates while the vehicle is being driven, please have an authorized Hyundai dealer inspect the pre-tensioner seat belts and SRS airbag system as soon as possible. ! WARNING: To obtain maximum benefit from a pretensioner seat belt: 1. The seat belt must be worn correctly. 2. The seat belt must be adjusted to the correct position.