seats Hyundai Elantra 2018 User Guide

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To prevent damage, NEVER hit or pull
on the head restraints.
Front seat head restraints
The vehicle's front and passenger's
seats are equipped with adjustable head
restraints for the passengers safety and
comfort.
Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the head restraint:
1. Pull it up to the desired position (1).
To lower the head restraint:
1. Push and hold the release button (2)on the head restraint support.
2. Lower the head restraint to the desired position (3).
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Adjust the head restraints so the
middle of the head restraints is at
the same height as the height of
the top of the eyes.
NEVER adjust the head restraint
position of the driver's seat when
the vehicle is in motion.
Adjust the head restraint as close
to the passenger's head as possi-
ble. Do not use a seat cushion
that holds the body away from
the seatback.
Make sure the head restraint
locks into position after adjusting
it.
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Rear seat head restraints
The rear seats are equipped with head
restraints in all the seating positions for
the passenger's safety and comfort.
Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the head restraint:
1. Pull it up to the desired position (1).
To lower the head restraint:
1. Push and hold the release button (2)on the head restraint support.
2. Lower the head restraint to the desired position (3).
Removal/Reinstallation
To remove the head restraint:
1. Raise the head restraint as far as itcan go.
2. Press the head restraint release but- ton (1) while pulling the head restraint
up (2).
To reinstall the head restraint:
1. Put the head restraint poles into the holes (3) while pressing the release
button (1).
2. Adjust the head restraint to the appro- priate height.ODH034111
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Seat warmers
Front seat warmers (if equipped)
Seat warmers are provided to warm the
seats during cold weather.
To prevent damage to the seat warm-
ers and seats:
Never use a solvent such as paintthinner, benzene, alcohol or gaso-
line to clean the seats.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped with seat warm-
ers.
Do not change the seat cover. It may damage the seat warmer. While the engine is running, push either
of the switches to warm the driver's seat
or front passenger's seat.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in the
OFF position.
NOTICE
The seat warmers can cause a
SERIOUS BURN, even at low tem-
peratures and especially if used for
long periods of time.
Passengers must be able to feel if
the seat is becoming too warm so
they can turn it off, if needed.
People who cannot detect tempera-
ture change or pain to the skin
should use extreme caution, espe-
cially the following types of pas-
sengers:
Infants, children, elderly or dis-
abled persons, or hospital outpa-
tients.
People with sensitive skin or who
burn easily.
Fatigued individuals.
Intoxicated individuals.
People taking medication that
can cause drowsiness or sleepi-
ness.
WARNING
NEVER place anything on the seat
that insulates against heat when
the seat warmer is in operation,
such as a blanket or seat cushion.
This may cause the seat warmer to
overheat, causing a burn or dam-
age to the seat.
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This section describes how to use the
seat belts properly. It also describes
some of the things not to do when using
seat belts.
Seat Belt Safety Precautions
Always fasten your seat belt and make
sure all passengers have fastened their
seat belts before starting any trip. Air
bags are designed to supplement the
seat belt as an additional safety device,
but they are not a substitute. Most states
require all occupants of a vehicle to wear
seat belts.
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Seat belts must be used by ALL
passengers whenever the vehicle is
moving. Take the following precau-
tions when adjusting and wearing
seat belts:
ALWAYS properly restrain chil-
dren under age 13 in the rear
seats.
NEVER allow children to ride in
the front passenger seat. If a child
age 13 or older must be seated in
the front seat, move the seat as
far back as possible and properly
restrain them in the seat.
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NEVER allow an infant or child to
be carried on an occupant’s lap.
NEVER ride with the seatback
reclined when the vehicle is mov-
ing.
Do not allow children to share a
seat or seat belt.
Do not wear the shoulder belt
under your arm or behind your
back.
Always wear both the shoulder
portion and lap portion of the
lap/shoulder belt.
Do not use the seat belt if it is
twisted. A twisted seat belt will
not protect you properly in an
accident.
Do not use a seat belt if the web-
bing or hardware is damaged.
Do not latch the seat belt into the
buckles of other seats.
NEVER unfasten the seat belt
while driving. This may cause
loss of vehicle control resulting
in an accident.
Make sure there is nothing in the
buckle interfering with the seat
belt latch mechanism. This may
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No modifications or additions
should be made by the user
which will either prevent the seat
belt adjusting devices from oper-
ating to remove slack, or prevent
the seat belt assembly from being
adjusted to remove slack.
Damaged seat belts and seat belt
assemblies will not operate proper-
ly. Always replace:
Frayed, contaminated, or dam-
aged webbing
Damaged hardware
The entire seat belt assembly
after it has been worn in an acci-
dent, even if damage to webbing
or assembly is not apparent
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Seat belt use and children
Infant and small children
All 50 states have child restraint laws
which require children to travel in
approved child restraint devices, includ-
ing booster seats. The age at which seat
belts can be used instead of child
restraints differs among states, so you
should be aware of the specific require-
ments in your state, and where you are
travelling. Infant and child restraints must
be properly placed and installed in a rear
seat. For more information refer to the
"Child Restraint Systems" section in this
chapter.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 require-
ments of the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards. Before buying any
child restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
FMVSS 213. The restraint must be
appropriate for your child’s height and
weight. Check the label on the child
restraint for this information. Refer to the
"Child Restraint Systems" section in this
chapter.
Larger children
Children under age 13 and who are too
large for a booster seat must always
occupy the rear seat and use the avail-
able lap/shoulder belts. A seat belt
should lie across the upper thighs and be
snug across the shoulder and chest to
restrain the child safely. Check belt fit
periodically. Children are afforded the
most safety in the event of an accident
when they are restrained by a proper
restraint system and/or seat belts in the
rear seat. Always have the LATCH sys-
tem inspected by your authorized
HYUNDAI dealer after an accident. An
accident can damage the LATCH system
and may not properly secure the child
restraint.
If a larger child over age 13 must be seat-
ed in the front seat, the child must be
securely restrained by the available
lap/shoulder belt and the seat should be
placed in the rearmost position.
If the shoulder belt portion slightly touch-
es the child's neck or face, try placing the
child closer to the center of the vehicle. If
the shoulder belt still touches their face
or neck they need to be returned to an
appropriate booster seat in the rear seat.
ALWAYS properly restrain infants
and small children in a child
restraint appropriate for the child’s
height and weight.
To reduce the risk of serious injury
or death to a child and other pas-
sengers, NEVER hold a child in
your lap or arms when the vehicle
is moving. The violent forces creat-
ed during an accident will tear the
child from your arms and throw the
child against the interior of the
vehicle.
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Transporting an injured person
A seat belt should be used when an
injured person is being transported.
Consult a physician for specific recom-
mendations.
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.
Do not lie down
Sitting in a reclined position when the
vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Even when buckled up, the protections of
your restraint system (seat belts and air
bags) is greatly reduced by reclining your
seatback.
To reduce the chance of injuries in the
event of an accident and to achieve the
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 car is
moving.
A seat belt cannot provide proper protec-
tion if the person is lying down in the rear
seat or if the front or rear seats are in a
reclined position.
Care of Seat Belts
Seat belt systems should never be disas-
sembled or modified. In addition, care
should be taken to assure that seat belts
and belt hardware are not damaged by
seat hinges, doors or other abuse.
Periodic inspection
All seat belts should be inspected peri-
odically for wear or damage of any kind.
Any damaged parts should be replaced
as soon as possible by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Keep belts clean and dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and dry.
If belts become dirty, they can 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 seat belt assembly or assem-
blies should be replaced if the vehicle
has been involved in an accident. This
should be done even if no damage is vis-
ible. Additional questions concerning
seat belt operation should be directed to
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Always make sure children are
wearing their seat belts and that
they are properly adjusted before
driving.
NEVER allow the shoulder belt to
contact the child’s neck or face.
Do not allow more than one child
to use a single seat belt.
WARNING
NEVER ride with a reclined seat-
back when the vehicle is moving.
Riding with a reclined seatback
increases your chance of serious
or fatal injuries in the event of a
collision or sudden stop.
Drivers and passengers should
always sit well back in their seats,
properly belted, and with the
seatbacks upright.
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Children Always in the Rear
Children under age 13 must always ride
in the rear seats and must always be
properly restrained to minimize the risk of
injury in an accident, sudden stop or sud-
den maneuver. According to accident
statistics, children are safer when proper-
ly restrained in the rear seats than in the
front seat.Even with air bags, children
can be seriously injured or killed.
Children too large for a child restraint
must use the seat belts provided. All 50 states have child restraint laws
which require children to travel in
approved child restraint devices. The
laws governing the age or height/weight
restrictions at which seat belts can be
used instead of child restraints differs
among states, so you should be aware of
the specific requirements in your state,
and where you are travelling.
Child restraint systems must be properly
placed and installed in the rear seat. You
must use a commercially available child
restraint system that meets the require-
ments of the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS 213).
Child restraint systems are generally
designed to be secured in a vehicle seat
by lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt,
or by a LATCH system in the rear seats
of the vehicle.
Child restraint system (CRS)
Infants and younger children must be
restrained in an appropriate rear-facing
or forward-facing CRS that has first been
properly secured to the rear seat of the
vehicle. Read and comply with the
instructions for installation and use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the child
restraint.
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Always properly restrain children in
the rear seats of the vehicle.
Children of all ages are safer when
restrained in the rear seat. A child
riding in the front passenger seat
can be forcefully struck by an inflat-
ing air bag resulting in SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH.
WARNING
An improperly secured child
restraint can increase the risk of
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH in an
accident. Always take the following
precautions when using a child
restraint system:
NEVER install a child or infant
restraint in the front passenger's
seat.
Always properly secure the child
restraint to a rear seat of the vehi-
cle.
Always follow the child restraint
system manufacturer's instruc-
tions for installation and use.
Always properly restrain your
child in the child restraint.
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Selecting a Child Restraint
System (CRS)
When selecting a CRS for your child,
always:
Make sure the CRS has a label certify-ing that it meets applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS 213).
Select a child restraint based on your child’s height and weight. The required
label or the instructions for use typical-
ly provide this information.
Select a child restraint that fits the vehicle seating position where it will be
used.
Read and comply with the warnings and instructions for installation and use
provided with the child restraint sys-
tem.
Child restraint system types
There are three main types of child
restraint systems: rear-facing seats, for-
ward-facing seats, and booster seats.
They are classified according to the
child’s age, height and weight.
Rear-facing child seats
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If the vehicle head restraint pre-
vents proper installation of a
child seat (as described in the
child restraint system manual),
the head restraint of the respec-
tive seating position shall be
readjusted or entirely removed.
Do not use an infant carrier or a
child safety seat that "hooks"
over a seatback, it may not pro-
vide adequate protection in an
accident.
After an accident, have a
HYUNDAI dealer check the child
restraint system, seat belts, teth-
er anchors and lower anchors.
NEVER install a child or infant
restraint in the front passenger’s
seat.
Placing a rear-facing child restraint
in the front seat can result in SERI-
OUS INJURY or DEATH if the child
restraint is struck by an inflating air
bag.
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A rear-facing child seat provides restraint
with the seating surface against the back
of the child. The harness system holds
the child in place, and in an accident,
acts to keep the child positioned in the
seat and reduce the stress to the neck
and spinal cord.
All children under age one must always
ride in a rear-facing infant child restraint.
Convertible and 3-in-1 child seats typical-
ly have higher height and weight limits for
the rear-facing position, allowing you to
keep your child rear-facing for a longer
period of time.Continue to use a rear-facing child seat
for as long as your child will fit within the
height and weight limits allowed by the
child seat manufacturer. It's the best way
to keep them safe. Once your child has
outgrown the rear-facing child restraint,
your child is ready for a forward-facing
child restraint with a harness.Forward-facing child restraints
A forward-facing child seat provides
restraint for the child's body with a har-
ness. Keep children in a forward-facing
child seat with a harness until they reach
the top height or weight limit allowed by
your child restraint’s manufacturer.
Once your child outgrows the forward-fac-
ing child restraint, your child is ready for a
booster seat.
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Booster seats
A booster seat is a restraint designed to
improve the fit of the vehicle’s seat belt
system. A booster seat positions the seat
belt so that it fits properly over the lap of
your child.
Keep your child in a booster seat until
they are big enough to sit in the seat
without a booster and still have the seat
belt fit properly. For a seat belt to fit prop-
erly, the lap belt must lie snugly across
the upper thighs, not the stomach. The
shoulder belt should lie snug across the
shoulder and chest and not across the
neck or face. Children under age 13 must
always ride in the rear seats and must
always be properly restrained to mini-
mize the risk of injury.
Installing a Child Restraint
System (CRS)After selecting a proper child seat for
your child, check to make sure it fits prop-
erly in your vehicle. Follow the instruc-
tions provided by the manufacturer when
installing the child seat. Note these gen-
eral steps when installing the seat to your
vehicle:

Properly secure the child restraint to
the vehicle.All child restraints must be
secured to the vehicle with the lap part
of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH
system.
Make sure the child restraint is firm-
ly secured. After installing a child
restraint to the vehicle, push and pull
the seat forward-and-back and side-to-
side to verify that it is securely
attached to the seat. A child restraint
secured with a seat belt should be
installed as firmly as possible.
However, some side-to- side move-
ment can be expected.
Secure the child in the child
restraint. Make sure the child is prop-
erly strapped in the child restraint
according to the manufacturer instruc-
tions.
Before installing your child
restraint system always:Read and follow the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of
the child restraint.
Read and follow the instructions
regarding child restraint systems
in this manual.
Failure to follow all warnings and
instructions could increase the risk
of the SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH
if an accident occurs.
WARNING
If the vehicle headrest prevents
proper installation of a child seat
(as described in the child seat sys-
tem manual, the headrest of the
respective seating position shall be
readjusted or entirely removed.
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