Hyundai 2000 Accent Owner's Manual page 27

severe enough, together wtth the alrbags.
The pre-tensioners wlll be activated un-
der these conditions 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 vislble in the passenger compart-
ment. These are normal operating condi-
tions and are not hazardous.
o Although it is harmless, the fine dust
may cause skin irritation and should not
be breathed for prolonged perlods. Wash
your hands and face thoroughly after an
accldent in which the pre-tensloner seat
belts were activated.
CAUTION:
o Because the sensor that activates the
SRS airbag is connected wlth the pre-
tensioner seat belt, the SRS airbag warn-
Ing light |^on the instrument panel wlll
bllnk for approximately 6 seconds after
the ignition key has been turned to the
"ON" or "ACC" positions, and then it
should turn off.
o If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not work-
ing properly, this warning light will illu-
minate even if there is no malfunctlon of
the SRS airbag system.
If the SRS airbag warning llght does not
llluminate when the Ignition key Is turned
to "ON" or "ACC", or if it remains llluml-
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
nated after blinklng for approximately 6
seconds, or If It illuminates while the
vehicle is being driven, please have an
authorized Hyundai deaier inspect the
pre-tensioner seat belt or SRS airbag
system as soon as possible.
WARNING:
o Pre-tensioners are designed to operate
only one tlme. After activation, pre-
tensioner seat belts must be replaced.
All seat belts, of any type, should always
be replaced after they have been worn
durlng a collision.
o The pre-tensioner seat belt assembly
mechanisms become hot during activa-
tion. Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat
belt assemblles for several minutes after
they have been activated.
o Do not attempt to inspect or replace the
pre-tensioner seat belts yourself. Thls
must be done by an authorized Hyundai
deaier.
o Do not strike the pre-tensioner seat belt
assemblies.
o Do not attempt to service or repalr the
pre-tensioner seat belt system In any
manner.
o Improper handling of the pre-tensloner
seat belt assemblles, and failure to heed
the warnings to not strike, modify, in-
spect, replace, service or repalr the pre-
tensioner seat belt assemblies may lead
to Improper operation or inadvertent ac-
tivation and serious injury.
o Always wear the seat belts when driving
or riding in a motor vehicle.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
(AIRBAG) SYSTEM (If Installed)
Your Hyundai is equipped with a Supplemental
Restraint (Airbag) System. The indications of
the system's presence are the letters 'SRS AIR
BAG" embossed on the airbag pad cover in the
steering wheel and the passenger's side front
panel pad above the glove box.
The Hyundai SRS consists of airbags installed
under the pad covers in the center of the
steering wheel and the passenger's side front
panel above the glove box. The purpose of the
SRS is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the
front passenger with additional protection than
that offered by the seat-belt system alone, in