Hyundai Elantra: Occupant Classification System (OCS) / Do Not Install a Child Restraint in the Front Passenger's Seat
Even though your vehicle is equipped with the OCS, never install a child restraint in the front passenger's seat. An inflating air bag can forcefully strike a child or child restraint resulting in serious or fatal injury.
WARNING
- NEVER place a rear-facing or front-facing child restraint in the front passenger's seat of the vehicle.
- An inflating frontal air bag could forcefully strike a child resulting in serious injury or death.
- Always properly restrain children in an appropriate child restraint in the rear seat of the vehicle.
Main components of the Occupant Classification System
A detection device located within the front passenger seat cushion.
Electronic system to determine whether the passenger air bag systems should
be activated or deactivated.
An indicator ligh ...
Why Didn't My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision?
There are certain types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expected
to provide additional protection. These include rear impacts, second or third collisions
in multiple impact accident ...
Other information:
Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Service Manual: Front Impact Sensor (FIS) Description and Operation
Description
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The front impact sensors (FIS) are installed on the upper of
the side panel in Front End Module (FEM). They are remote sensors that
detect acceleration due to a collision at their mounting locations.
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The primary purpose of the Front Impact Sensor (FIS) is to
pro ...
Hyundai Elantra AD (2016-2020) Service Manual: Glove Box Upper Cover Housing Repair procedures
Replacement
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Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
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When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove int ...
