Hyundai 2000 Accent Owner's Manual page 29

The airbag modules are located both in the
center of the steering wheel and in the front
passenger's panel above the glove box. When
the SRSCM detects a considerable impact to
the front of the vehicle, it will automatically
deploy the airbags.
Passenger's side Airbag
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Upon deployment, tearseams molded directly
into the pad covers will separate under pres-
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sure from the expansion of the airbags. Further
opening of the covers then allows full inflation of
the airbags.
A fully inflated airbag in combination with a
property wom seat belt slows the driver's or the
passenger's forward motion, thus reducing the
risk of head and chest injury.
After complete inflation, the airbag immediately
starts deflating, enabling the driverto maintain
forward visibility.
CAUTION:
When installing a contalner of liquld alr
freshener inside a vehicle, do not place it
near the instrument cluster nor on the In-
strument panel pad surface. If there is any
leakage from the air freshener onto these
areas (instrument cluster, instrument panel
pad or air ventilator), it may damage these
parts. If the liquid from the air freshener
does leak onto these areas, wash them with
water immediately.
WARNING:
o When the SRS Is activated, there may be
a loud noise and flne dust will be re-
leased throughout the vehicle. These
conditions are normal and are not haz-
ardous. However, the fine dust generat-
ed during airbag deployment may cause
skin Irritatlon. Be sure to wash your hands
and face thoroughly with lukewarm wa-
ter and a mlld soap after an accident in
which the airbags were deployed.
o The SRS can function only when the
ignition key Is in the "ON" posltion. If the
SRS SRI does not come on, or continu-
ously remains on, after flashing for ataout
6 seconds when the ignition keyisturned
to the "ON" position, or after the engine
is started, or comes on while drlving, the
SRS Is not working properly. If this oc-
curs, have your vehicle immediately in-
spected by your Hyundai dealer.
o Before you replace a fuse or disconnect
a battery terminal, turn the ignition key to
the "LOCK" position or remove the igni-
tion key. Never remove or replace the air
bag related fuse(s) when the Ignition key
is In the "ON" position. Failure to heed
this warning will cause the SRS SRI to
illuminate.