Pic. 1.173. Additional passive safety system: 1 - driver's frontal airbag; 2 - front passenger airbag; 3 - front side airbags; 4 - upper side airbags
Driver and front passenger airbag
Pic. 1.174. Driver airbag
Pic. 1.175. Front passenger airbag
The car is equipped with an additional passive safety system (inflatable airbags) SRS. The presence of this system can be determined by the available inscription «SRS AIR BAG» on the airbag cover in the steering wheel and on the panel trim on the front passenger side above the glove box.
Hyundai's SRS Supplemental Restraint System consists of airbags installed under padding in the middle of the steering wheel and in a panel on the front passenger side above the glove box. The task of the additional passive safety system (airbags) SRS is designed to provide additional safety for the driver or front passenger during moderate to severe frontal impacts.
Note. Be sure to read the information about the SRS system on the labels located on the back of the sun visor on the driver's side and inside the glove box.
Functions and elements of the SRS system
Additional passive safety system (SRS) includes the following components:
- driver's frontal airbag assembly;
- front passenger airbag assembly;
- SRS warning lamp (SRI);
- SRS electronic control unit (additional passive safety system) (SRSCM).
SRS electronic control unit (additional passive safety system) (SRSCM) constantly monitors all system components when the ignition key is in the «ON» («On») and determines whether a frontal or near-frontal impact was strong enough to deploy the airbags.
SRS warning lamp (SRI) on the instrument panel flashes for approximately 6 seconds after the ignition key is turned to position «ON» («On») or after starting the engine, after which it goes out.
The airbags are located in the middle of the steering wheel and in the panel opposite the front passenger seat above the glove box. When the SRS ECM (additional passive safety system) (SRSCM) detects a frontal impact of sufficient force, it automatically deploys the airbags.
During deployment, the airbag, which expands when inflated with gas, knocks out the cover, which breaks along a special seam.
A fully deployed airbag in combination with a properly fastened seat belt slows the forward movement of the driver or front passenger, thereby reducing the risk of head and chest injury.
After inflating, the airbag immediately begins to deflate, providing the driver with forward visibility.
Front Passenger Airbag Switch («ON/OFF»)
Pic. 1.176. Front Passenger Airbag Switch
If the front passenger seat is not occupied or has a child restraint installed (child seat), the airbag for that location can be temporarily deactivated using the switch «ON/OFF» (pic. 1.176). If, in exceptional cases, a rear-facing child seat is required in the front seat, the passenger airbag must be deactivated to ensure the safety of the child.
Deactivating and enabling the front passenger airbag
To temporarily disable the front passenger airbag, insert the master key into the switch «ON/OFF» this air bag, which is located on the right side of the front panel, and move to the position «OFF». The airbag indicator light will come on «OFF» and will remain lit until the airbag is activated.
To turn on the front passenger airbag, insert the master key into the switch «ON/OFF» airbags and move to position» ON». Airbag indicator «OFF» will go out.
Note. A child seat must not be installed on the front passenger seat when the front passenger airbag activation switch is in the «ON», i.e. the airbag is activated.
Note. In an emergency, a child seat can be installed on the front passenger seat if the front passenger airbag activation switch is in position «OFF», i.e. the airbag is deactivated.
Attention! If the front passenger airbag switch malfunctions, the warning light on the instrument panel will illuminate. In addition, if the warning light is not illuminated, the SRS control unit will reactivate this airbag and it will inflate in a frontal impact, even if the switch «ON/OFF» set to position «OFF».
Attention! If the airbag warning light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to «ON», or it illuminates while the vehicle is moving, have your Hyundai dealer check the front passenger airbag switch, pretensioner seat belts and airbags immediately.
Side airbags
The vehicle is equipped with side airbags for each front seat. The purpose of the side airbag is to provide protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the seat belts. The side airbags are only designed to deploy in some side impacts, depending on the severity and angle of impact, vehicle speed, and impact location. The side airbags are not designed to deploy in all side impact situations.
Upper side impact airbag
Pic. 1.177. Location of side impact sensors
Upper side impact airbags are installed along the vehicle's roof rails on both sides above the front and rear doors. It is designed to protect the head of people sitting in the front and rear outboard seats in certain side impacts.
Top side impact airbags will only deploy in certain side impacts, depending on the severity, direction, speed and location of the impact. They are not designed for all types of side impacts, front and rear impacts, and will not deploy in most vehicle rollovers.
Maintenance of the Supplementary Restraint System SRS (airbag systems)
The optional SRS is maintenance free and has no components or parts that can be safely serviced on your own. If the SRS warning light does not come on or stays on all the time (SRI), you should immediately contact an authorized Hyundai dealer to have the SRS checked.
Any maintenance work on the optional SRS (airbags) or close to its parts, such as removal, installation, repair or any work on the steering wheel, must be carried out only by qualified personnel. Incorrect work with components (details) or wiring of the additional passive safety system SRS (airbag systems) may result in serious injury.