Hyundai Elantra 2015 - RHD (UK. Australia) Service Manual

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Rear seat (if equipped)
If the ignition switch is turned ON
(engine is not running) when the rear
passenger's seat belt is not fastened,
the corresponding seat belt warning
light will illuminate until the belt is
fastened.And then, the rear corresponding
seat belt warning light will illuminate
for approximately 35 seconds, if any
of the following occurs:
- You start the engine when the rear
belt is not fastened.
- You drive over 9km/h when the rear
belt is not fastened.
- The rear belt is disconnected when
you driver under 20km/h.
If the rear seat belt is fastened, the
warning light will turn off immediately.
If the rear seat belt is disconnected
when you drive over 20km/h, the cor-
responding seat belt warning light
will blink for 35 seconds.
But, if the rear passenger's seat belt
is/are connected and disconnected
twice within 9 seconds after the belt
is fastened, the corresponding seat
belt warning light will not operate.
Lap/shoulder belt
To fasten your seat belt:
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of
the retractor and insert the metal tab
(1) into the buckle (2). There will be
an audible "click" when the tab locks
into the buckle.
The seat belt automatically adjusts to
the proper length only after the lap
belt portion is adjusted manually so
that it fits snugly around your hips. If
you lean forward in a slow, easy
motion, the seat belt will extend and
let you move around.
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If, however, there is a sudden stop or
impact, the seat belt will lock into
position. It will also lock if you try to
lean forward too quickly.
✽NOTICE
If you are unable to pull the seat belt
out from the retractor, firmly pull the
seat belt and release it, then proceed
to pull the seat belt out smoothly.
Height adjustment (Front seat)
(if equipped)
You can adjust the height of the shoul-
der belt anchor to one of 4 positions
for maximum comfort and safety.
The height of the adjusting seat belt
should not be too close to your neck.
You will not get the most effective pro-
tection. The shoulder portion should
be adjusted so that it lies across your
chest and midway over your shoulder
near the door and not your neck.
To adjust the height of the seat belt
anchor, lower or raise the height
adjuster into an appropriate position.
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WARNING
• Verify the shoulder belt
anchor is locked into position
at the appropriate height.
Never position the shoulder
belt across your neck or face.
Improperly positioned seat
belts can cause serious
injuries in an accident.
• Failure to replace seat belts
after an accident could leave
you with damaged seat belts
that will not provide protec-
tion in the event of another
collision leading to personal
injury or death. Replace your
seat belts after being in an
accident as soon as possible.

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When using the rear centre seat belt,
the buckle marked “CENTER” must
be used.To release the seat belt:
The seat belt is released by pressing
the release button (1) in the locking
buckle. When it is released, the seat
belt should automatically draw back
into the retractor.
If this does not happen, check the
seat belt to be sure it is not twisted,
then try again.
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WARNING
You should place the lap belt
portion as low as possible and
snugly across your hips, not on
your waist. If the lap belt is locat-
ed too high on your waist, it may
increase the chance of injury in
the event of a collision. One arm
should be over the seat belt, and
the other arm should be under,
as shown in the illustration.
Never wear the seat belt under
the arm nearest the door.
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Pre-tensioner seat belt
(if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with driver's
and front passenger's pre-tensioner
seat belts. The purpose of the pre-
tensioner is to make sure that the
seat belts fit tightly against the occu-
pant's body in certain frontal colli-
sions. The pre-tensioner seat belts
may be activated in crashes where
the frontal collision is severe enough.When the vehicle stops suddenly, or
if the occupant tries to lean forward
too quickly, the seat belt retractor will
lock into position. In certain frontal
collisions, the pre-tensioner will acti-
vate and pull the seat belt into tighter
contact against the occupant's body.The seat belt pre-tensioner system
consists mainly of the following com-
ponents. Their locations are shown in
the illustration:
1. SRS air bag warning light
2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly
3. SRS control module
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WARNING
For your safety, be sure that the
belt webbing is not loose or
twisted and always sit properly
on your seat.
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✽NOTICE
• 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 condi-
tions and are not hazardous.
• Although it is harmless, the fine
dust may cause skin irritation and
should not be inhaled for pro-
longed periods. Wash all exposed
skin areas thoroughly after an
accident in which the pre-tensioner
seat belts were activated.
• Because the sensor that activates
the SRS air bag is connected with
the pre-tensioner seat belt, the
SRS air bag warning light on
the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate for approximately 6 seconds
after the ignition switch has been
turned to the ON position, before
turning off.WARNING
To obtain maximum benefit
from a pre-tensioner seat belt:
1. The seat belt must be worn
correctly and adjusted to the
proper position. Please read
and follow all of the important
information and precautions
about your vehicle’s occupant
safety features – including
seat belts and air bags – that
are provided in this manual.
2. Be sure you and your passen-
gers always wear seat belts
properly.
CAUTION
If the pre-tensioner seat belt is
not working properly, this warn-
ing light will illuminate even if
there is no malfunction of the
SRS air bag.
If the SRS air bag warning light
does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to ON,
or if it remains illuminated after
illuminating for approximately 6
seconds, or if it illuminates
whilst the vehicle is being driv-
en, we recommend that the sys-
tem be inspected by an autho-
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Seat belt precautionsWARNING
• Pre-tensioners are designed
to operate only one time. After
activation, pre-tensioner seat
belts must be replaced. All
seat belts, of any type, should
always be replaced after they
have been worn during a colli-
sion.
• The pre-tensioner seat belt
assembly mechanisms become
hot during activation. Do not
touch the pre-tensioner seat
belt assemblies for several
minutes after they have been
activated.
• Do not attempt to inspect or
replace the pre-tensioner seat
belts yourself. We recommend
that the system be inspected by
an authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
• Do not strike the pre-tension-
er seat belt assemblies.
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• Improper handling of the pre-
tensioner seat belt assem-
blies, and failure to heed the
warnings (not to strike, modi-
fy, inspect, replace, service or
repair the pre-tensioner seat
belt assemblies) may lead to
improper operation or inad-
vertent activation and serious
injury.
• Always wear the seat belts
when driving or travelling in a
vehicle.
• If the vehicle or pre-tensioner
seat belt must be discarded,
we recommend that you con-
tact an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer.
• Body work on the front area of
the vehicle may damage the
pre-tensioner seat belt system.
Therefore, we recommend that
the system be serviced by an
authorised HYUNDAIdealer.
WARNING
All occupants of the vehicle
must wear their seat belts at all
times. Seat belts and child
restraints reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injuries for all
occupants in the event of a col-
lision or sudden stop. Without a
seat belt, occupants could be
shifted too close to a deploying
air bag, strike the interior struc-
ture or be thrown from the vehi-
cle. Properly worn seat belts
greatly reduce these hazards.
Always follow the precautions
about seat belts, air bags and
occupant seating contained in
this manual.

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Infant or small child
You should be aware of the specific
requirements in your country. Child
and/or infant seats must be properly
placed and installed in the rear seat.
For more information about the use
of these restraints, refer to “Child
restraint system” in this section.
✽NOTICE
Small children are best protected
from injury in an accident when
properly restrained in the rear seat
by a child restraint system that
meets the requirements of the Safety
Standards of your country. Before
buying any child restraint system,
make sure that it has a label certify-
ing that it meets Safety Standards of
your country. The restraint must be
appropriate for your child's height
and weight. Check the label on the
child restraint for this information.
Refer to “Child restraint system” in
this section.
Larger children
Children who are too large for child
restraint systems should always
occupy the rear seat and use the
available lap/shoulder belts. The lap
portion should be fastened and snug
on the hips and as low as possible.
Check if the seat belt fits periodically.
A child's squirming could put the seat
belt out of position. Children are
given the most safety in the event of
an accident when they are restrained
by a proper restraint system in the
rear seat. If a larger child (over age
12) must be seated in the front seat,
the child should be securely
restrained by the available lap/shoul-
der belt and the seat should be
placed in the rearmost position.
Children age 12 and under should be
restrained securely in the rear seat.
NEVER place a child age 12 and
under in the front seat. NEVER place
a rear facing child seat in the front
seat of a vehicle.
WARNING
Every person in your vehicle
needs to be properly restrained
at all times, including infants
and children. Never hold a child
in your arms or lap when travel-
ling in a vehicle. The violent
forces created during a crash
will tear the child from your
arms and throw the child
against the interior. Always use
a child restraint appropriate for
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If the shoulder belt portion slightly
touches the child’s neck or face, try
placing the child closer to the centre of
the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still
touches their face or neck they need to
be returned to a child restraint system.Pregnant women
The use of a seat belt is recom-
mended for pregnant women to
lessen the chance of injury in an
accident. When a seat belt is used,
the lap belt portion should be placed
as low and snugly as possible on the
hips, not across the abdomen. For
specific recommendations, consult a
physician.
Injured person
A seat belt should be used when an
injured person is being transported.
When this is necessary, you should
consult a physician for recommenda-
tions.
One person per seat belt
No more than one person should use
a single seat belt. This would
increase the severity of injuries in
case of an accident.
WARNING- Shoulder
belts on small children
• Never allow a shoulder belt to
be in contact with a child’s
neck or face whilst the vehicle
is in motion.
• If seat belts are not properly
worn and adjusted on chil-
dren, there is a risk of death or
serious injury.
WARNING - Pregnant
women
Pregnant women must never
place the lap portion of the seat
belt over the area of the
abdomen where the fetus is
located or above the abdomen
where the seat belt could crush
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Do not lie down
To reduce the chance of injuries in
the event of an accident and to
achieve maximum effectiveness of
the restraint system, all passengers
should be sitting up and the front and
rear seats should be in an upright
position when the vehicle is moving.
A seat belt cannot provide proper
protection if the person is lying down
in the rear seat or if the front and rear
seats are in a reclined position.
Care of seat belts
Seat belt systems should never be
disassembled or modified. In addi-
tion, care should be taken to ensure
that seat belts and seat belt hard-
ware are not damaged by seat
hinges, doors or other abuse.WARNING
Travelling with a reclined seat-
back increases your risk of seri-
ous or fatal injuries in the event
of a collision or sudden stop.
The protection of your restraint
system (seat belts and air bags)
is greatly reduced by reclining
your seat. Seat belts must be
snug against your hips and
chest to work properly. The
more the seatback is reclined,
the greater the chance that an
occupant's hips will slide under
the lap belt causing serious
internal injuries or the occu-
pant's neck could strike the
shoulder belt. Drivers and pas-
sengers should always sit well
back in their seats, properly
restrained, and with the seat-
backs upright.
WARNING
When you return the rear seat-
back to its upright position after
the rear seatback has been fold-
ed down, be careful not to dam-
age the seat belt webbing or
buckle. Be sure that the web-
bing or buckle does not get
caught or pinched in the rear
seat. A seat belt with damage to
the webbing or buckle could
possibly fail during a collision
or sudden stop, resulting in
serious injury. If the webbing or
buckles are damaged, get them
replaced immediately.

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Maintenance of seat belts
When cleaning the seat belts, as
recommended, avoid getting solu-
tions into the buckle where they may
attack the lubricant or cause corro-
sion. Do not attempt to bleach or re-
dye belts, as this may affect the web-
bing strength.
✽NOTICE
Do not attempt any form of modifi-
cations or repairs to seat belt com-
ponents. If the retractor or other
components do not operate correct-
ly, we recommend that you call an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer, who
will take the necessary corrective
action. Your authorised dealer will
inspect all seat belt components at
regular intervals and advise if
replacement is required. Between
these inspections you should make
regular checks to ensure that foreign
objects are not preventing complete
buckle engagement.
Periodic inspection
All seat belts should be inspected
periodically for wear or damage of
any kind. Any damaged parts should
be replaced as soon as possible.
Keep seat belts clean and dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and
dry. If seat belts become dirty, they
should be cleaned by using a mild
soap solution and warm water.
Bleach, dye, strong detergents or
abrasives should not be used
because they may damage and
weaken the fabric.
When to replace seat belts
The entire in-use seat belt assembly
or assemblies should be replaced if
the vehicle has been involved in an
accident. This should be done even if
no damage is visible. If you have
additional questions regarding seat
belt operation, we recommend that
you consult an authorised HYUNDAI
dealer.