Hyundai Elantra 2006 Owner's Guide

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B110A03E-AAT Folding rear seatbacks (If installed)
The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to in-crease the luggage capacity of the vehicle.
o To unlock the seatback, pull up the seatback locking knob, then fold seat toward the front of the vehicle.
o When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure ithas locked into position by pushingon the top of the seatback. WARNING:
When you return the rear seatbackto its upright position after beingfolded down, be careful not to dam- age the seat belt webbing or buckle. In addition, do not allow the seatbelt webbing or buckle to get caught or pinched in the rear seat.
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The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks is to allow you to carry larger items than could otherwise beaccommodated. Never allow passen- gers to sit on top of the folded down seat back while the car is moving asthis is not a proper seating position and no seat belts are available for use. This could result in seriousinjury or death in case of an accident or sudden stop. Objects carried on the folded down seatback should not extend higher than the top of the front seats. This could allow cargo toslide forward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops.

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o The purpose of the fold-down rear seat back and the fold-up rear seat cushion is to allow you tocarry more objects than could be accommodated. Do not allow pas- sengers to sit on the cargo areawhile the car is moving. This is not a proper seating position and no seat belts are available for usewhen the seat back is folded down. This could result in serious in- jury or death in case of an acci-dent or a sudden stop. Objects should not extend higher than the top of the front seatbacks.This could allow cargo to slide forward and cause injury or dam- age during sudden stops.
o WARNING LABEL: When return- ing the seat cushion to the seat-
ing position, place the seat belt
buckles on top of the cushion.
o When you return the folded down
seat back to its upright position,be sure to place the rear seat belt buckles on the seat bight between the seat cushion and seatback.
CAUTION:
After folding the rear seatback and seat cushion, the headrest can be stored in the trunk so that it will notbe thrown forward in the case of a sudden stop or an accident.
o When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it is locked into position by pulling and pushing on the top of the seatback. Warning label
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B080G01E-GAT Folding Rear Seatback and Seat Cushion (5 Door) For convenience, the seatback and seat cushion may be folded down and up.
1. Remove the headrest.
2. Pull the strap of the seat cushion (A)
upward to fold up the seat cushion.
3. Pull the seatback locking knob (B)
on the seatback to fold-down theseatback.
4. Then, pull forward on the seatback
panel. B080G01E-1
Strap
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B140A01S-AAT For the safety of all passengers, lug- gage or other cargo should not be piled higher than the top of the seatback. In addition, do not place objects on therear shelf as they may move forward during braking or in an accident and may strike and injure vehicle passen-gers. REAR SEAT WARNING
B100A01E-AAT (If installed) The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather.With the ignition key in the "ON" posi- tion, push either of the switches to warm the driver's seat or thepassenger's seat. During mild weather or under condi- tions where the operation of the seatwarmer is not needed, keep the switches in the "OFF" position. NOTE: The seat warmer may not operate if ambient temperature is warm enough.
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SEAT WARMER
WARNING:
Be very careful not to injure by low temperature burn or an attack of fe- ver as following occupants; infants,children, old man, drunken man, people who is taken sleeping drug or cold remedy.

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B150C03A-AAT Larger Children Children who are too large for child restraint systems should always oc-cupy the rear seat and use the avail- able lap/shoulder belts. The lap por- tion should be fastened snug on thehips and as low as possible. Check belt fit periodically. A child's squirming could put the belt out of position. Chil-dren are afforded the most safety in the event of an accident when they are restrained by a proper restraint sys-tem in the rear seat. If a larger child (over age 13) must be seated in the front seat, the child should be securelyrestrained by the available lap/shoul- der belt and the seat should be placed in the rearmost position. Children un-der the age of 13 should be restrained securely in the rear seat. Never place a child under the age of 13 in the frontseat. NEVER place a rear facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle.B150D01S-AAT Pregnant Women The use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women to lessen thechance of injury in an accident. When a seat belt is used, it should be placed as low and snugly as possible on thehips, not across the abdomen. For specific recommendations, consult a physician. B150E01A-AAT Injured Person A seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. When this is necessary, you shouldconsult a physician for recommenda- tions.
B150B01Y-GAT Infant or Small Child Some countries require the use of child restraint systems for infants and small children. Whether this is requiredby law or not, it is strongly recom- mended that a child restraint seat or infant restraint system be used forinfants or small children weighing less than 18 kilograms (40 pounds). NOTE: Small children are best protected in an accident when properly re- strained by a child restraint system.
B150A02A-AAT SEAT BELT PRECAUTIONS All occupants of the vehicle should wear their seat belts at all times. In- deed, your province's laws may re- quire that some or all occupants of thevehicle use seat belts. The possibility of injury or the severity of injury in an accident will be de-creased if this elementary safety pre- caution is observed. In addition, follow the other instructions provided in thissection. SEAT BELTS

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B150F01A-AAT One Person Per Belt Two people (including children) should never attempt to use a single seat belt.This could increase the severity of injuries in case of an accident. B150G01A-AAT 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 sit- ting up and the front seats should be inan upright position when the car is moving. A seat belt cannot provide proper protection if the person is lyingdown in the rear seat or if the front seat is in a reclined position.
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Sitting in a reclined position or ly- ing down when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even ifyou buckle up, your seat belts can't do their job when you're reclined. The shoulder belt can't do its jobbecause it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into itwith great force, receiving serious neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forceswould be applied there, not at your strong pelvic bones. This could cause serious internalinjuries. For proper protection when the ve- hicle is in motion, have the seatbackupright. Then sit back in the seat and wear your seat belt properly. See page 1-23. B160B01A-AAT Periodic Inspection It is recommended that all seat belts be inspected periodically for wear ordamage of any kind. Parts of the sys- tem that are damaged should be re- placed as soon as possible.
B160A01A-AAT CARE OF SEAT BELTS Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition,care should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hardware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors orother abuse.
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When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after being folded down, be careful not to dam- age the seat belt webbing or buckle. In addition, do not allow the seat belt webbing or buckle to get caughtor pinched in the rear seat.

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To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor, lower or raise the height ad-juster into an appropriate position. To raise the height adjuster, pull it up. To lower it, push it down while pressingthe height adjuster button. Release the button to lock the anchor into position. Try sliding the heightadjuster to make sure that it has locked into position.
You can adjust the height of the shoul- der belt anchor to one of 4 positions for maximum comfort and safety. If the height of the adjusting seat belt istoo near your neck, you will not be getting the most effective protection. The shoulder portion should be ad-justed so that it lies across your chest and midway over your shoulder near- est the door and not your neck. B170A01E
B170A04A-AAT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT(If installed)
WARNING:
o The height adjuster must be in the locked position when the vehicle is moving.
o The misadjustment of height of
the shoulder belt could reducethe effectiveness of the seat belt in a crash.
B160D01A-AAT When to Replace Seat Belts Entire in-use seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if the vehicle has been involved in an acci- dent. This should be done even if nodamage is visible. Additional ques- tions concerning seat belt operation should be directed to your HyundaiDealer. B160C01A-AAT Keep Belts Clean and Dry Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts become dirty, they can becleaned by using a mild soap solution and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong detergents or abrasives should not beused because they may damage and weaken the fabric.

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B180A02A-GAT SEAT BELTS-Driver's and Passenger's 3-Point System withWebbing Clamp Locking Retrac-
tor (If installed)To Fasten Your Belt To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tab into the buckle. There will be an au-dible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts tothe proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips. If you leanforward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and let you move around. If there is a sudden stop or impact, how-
B180A01A-GAT SEAT BELTS-Driver's 3-Point System with Emergency Locking RetractorTo Fasten Your Belt To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tab into the buckle. There will be an au-dible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle. The seat belt automatically adjusts tothe proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manually so that it fits B180A01L
B180A01Lever, the belt will lock into position. It will also lock if you try to lean forwardtoo quickly.
snugly around your hips. If you leanforward in a slow, easy motion, the beltwill extend and let you move around. If there is a sudden stop or impact, how- ever, the belt will lock into position. Itwill also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly. Check to make sure that the belt is properly locked and that thebelt is not twisted.
B200A01S-GAT Adjusting Your Seat Belt
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You should place the belt as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. If the belt is located too high onyour body, you could slide under it in case of accident or a sudden stop.

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B220B01A-AAT Adjusting Your Seat Belt With a 2-point static type seat belt, the length must be adjusted manually so it fits snugly around your body. Fasten the belt and pull on the loose end totighten. The belt should be placed as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. If the belt is too high, itcould increase the possibility of your being injured in an accident. Shorten
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CorrectB220A01A-AAT SEAT BELTS (2-Point Static Type)(Rear Seat Center) (If installed)To Fasten Your Seat Belt To fasten a 2-point static type belt, insert the metal tab into the lockingbuckle. There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle. Check to make sure the belt is properlylocked and that the belt is not twisted.
B210A01A-AAT To Release the Seat Belt
The seat belt is released by pressing the release button in the locking buckle.When it is released, the belt should automatically draw back into the re- tractor. If this does not happen, checkthe belt to be sure it is not twisted, then try again. B210A01L
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This could result of death, serious injury or property damage. Both armsshould not be under or over the belt. Rather, one should be over and the other under, as shown in the illustra-tion. Never wear the seat belt under the arm nearest to the door.

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B220C01A-AAT To Release the Seat Belt When you want to release the seat belt, press the button in the locking buckle.
WARNING:
The center lap belt latching mecha- nism is different from those for therear seat shoulder belts. When fas- tening the rear seat shoulder belts or the center lap belt, make surethey are inserted into the correct buckles to obtain maximum protec- tion from the seat belt system andassure proper operation.
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(c)
(b) (d)
1. Before fastening the rear seat cen- ter belt, confirm the metal tab (a) and buckle (b) are latched together.
2. After confirming that (a) and (b) are latched, pull the seat belt out of theretractor and insert the metal tab (c)into the buckle (d).
B220A01E-GAT SEAT BELTS - Center Rear Seat 3-Point System With EmergencyLocking Retractor (If installed)
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There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks in the buckle. The seatbelt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly aroundyour hips. If you lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and let you move around. If there is asudden stop or impact, the belt will lock into position. It will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly.

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B230A03A-GAT (If installed) Children riding in the car should sit in the rear seat and must always beproperly restrained to minimize the risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden maneuver. Accordingto accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats than in the front seat. Largerchildren not in a child restraint should use one of the seat belts provided. You are required by law to use safetyrestraints for children. If small children ride in your vehicle you must put them in a child restraint system (safety seat).Children could be injured or killed in a crash if their restraints are not properly secured. For small children and ba-bies, a child seat or infant seat must be used. Before buying a particular child restraint system, make sure it fits yourcar and seat belts, and fits your child. Follow all the instructions provided by the manufacturer when installing thechild restraint system.
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B220C01Y-GAY To Release the Seat Belt
When you want to release the seat belt, press the button in the locking buckle. WARNING:
The center belt latching mechanismis different from those for the rearseat shoulder belts. When fasten- ing the rear seat shoulder belts or the rear seat center belt, make surethey are inserted into the correct buckles to obtain maximum protec- tion from the seat belt system andassure proper operation.
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o When using the rear seat center belt, you must lock all metal tabs and buckles. If any metal tab or buckle is not locked, it will in-crease the chance of injury in the event of collision.
o Never unlock the metal tab (a)
and the buckle (b) with the fol-lowing exceptions.(1)In case of folding rear
seatbacks down.
(2)If transporting an object on
the rear seat may cause dam-age to the rear seat center belt.
o Lock the metal tab (a) and the buckle (b) immediately after fold-ing rear seatbacks up.
o To disconnect the metal tab (a) from the buckle (b), insert a sharp-ended tool into the groove lo-cated on the buckle (b). (4 DOOR only)