Hyundai ELANTRA 2010 Owner Manual

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All information in this Owner's Manual is current at the time of publication. However, Hyundai reserves the right to make changes at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement may be carried out.
This manual applies to all Hyundai models and includes descriptions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result, you may find material in this manual that does not apply to your specific vehi­cle.
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Operation Maintenance Specifications
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Your Hyundai should not be modified in any way. Such modifications may adversely affect the per­formance, safety or durability of your Hyundai and may, in addition, violate conditions of the limited warranties covering the vehicle. Certain modifications may also be in violation of regulations estab­lished by the U.S. Department of Transportation and other federal or state agencies.
Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, and other electronic components. It is possible for an improperly installed/adjusted two-way radio or cellular tele­phone to adversely affect electronic systems. For this reason, we recommend that you carefully fol­low the radio manufacturer's instructions or consult your Hyundai dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions if you choose to install one of these devices.
CAUTION: MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR HYUNDAI
TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR TELEPHONE INSTALLATION
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This manual includes information titled as WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE. These titles indicate the following:
NOTICE
This indicates that interesting or helpful information is being provided.
SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE WARNING
WARNING
This indicates that a condition may result in harm, serious injury or death to you or other persons if the warning is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that a condition may result in damage to your vehicle or its equipment if the caution is not heeded. Follow the advice provided with the caution.
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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing Hyundai. We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of discriminating people who drive Hyundais. The advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each Hyundai we build is something of which we're very proud.
Your Owner's Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new Hyundai. It is suggested that you read it care­fully because the information it contains can contribute greatly to the satisfaction you receive from your new car.
The manufacturer also recommends that all service and maintenance on your car be performed by an authorized Hyundai deal­er. Hyundai dealers are prepared to provide high-quality service, maintenance and any other assistance that may be required.
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Note : Because future owners will also need the information included in this manual, if you sell this Hyundai, please leave the man-
ual in the vehicle for their use. Thank you.
Copyright 2009 Hyundai Motor America. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Hyundai Motor America.
CAUTION
Severe engine and transaxle damage may result from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants that do not meet Hyundai specifications. You must always use high quality fuels and lubricants that meet the specifications listed on Page 8-4 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual and which also appear in the Service Station Information on the back cover of the Owner's Manual.
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Guide to Hyundai Genuine Parts
1. What are Hyundai Genuine Parts?
Hyundai Genuine Parts are the same parts used by Hyundai Motor Company to manufacture vehicles. They are designed and tested for the optimum safety, performance, and reli­ability to our customers.
2. Why should you use genuine parts?
Hyundai Genuine Parts are engi­neered and built to meet rigid manu­facturing requirements. Using imita­tion, counterfeit or used salvage parts is not covered under the Hyundai New Vehicle Limited Warranty or any other Hyundai warranty.
In addition, any damage to or failure of Hyundai Genuine Parts caused by the installation or failure of an imitation, counterfeit or used salvage part is not covered by any Hyundai Warranty.
3. How can you tell if you are purchas­ing Hyundai Genuine Parts?
Look for the Hyundai Genuine Parts Logo on the package (see below).
Hyundai Genuine Parts exported to the United States are packaged with labels written only in English.
Hyundai Genuine Parts are only sold through authorized Hyundai Dealerships.
To find the closest authorized dealer call 1-800-826-CARS
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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety system of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications,Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
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Index
table of contents
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How to use this manual / 1-2 Fuel requirements / 1-3 Vehicle break-in process / 1-5 Vehicle data collection and event data
recorders / 1-6
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-7
Introduction
Introduction
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We want to help you get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your vehi­cle. Your Owner’s Manual can assist you in many ways. We strongly recommend that you read the entire manual. In order to minimize the chance of death or injury, you must read the WARNING and CAU­TION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words in this manual to best explain how to enjoy your vehicle. By reading your manual, you learn about features, important safety information, and driving tips under vari­ous road conditions.
The general layout of the manual is pro­vided in the Table of Contents. A good place to start is the index; it has an alpha­betical listing of all information in your manual.
Sections: This manual has nine sections plus an index. Each section begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that section has the information you want.
You will find various WARNINGS, CAU­TIONS, and NOTICES in this manual.
These were prepared to enhance your personal safety. You should carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recom­mendations provided in these WARN­INGS, CAUTIONS and NOTICES.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or help­ful information is being provided.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in which harm, serious bodily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle could result if the caution is ignored.
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Introduction
Gasoline engine
Unleaded
Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 or higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis­sions and spark plug fouling.
Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as wood alcohol) are being marketed along with or instead of leaded or unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or gasohol containing any methanol. Either of these fuels may cause drivability prob­lems and damage to the fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or driveability problems may not be covered by the manufactur­er’s warranty if they result from the use of:
1. Gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol.
2. Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com­prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 per­cent gasoline, and is manufactured exclusively for use in Flexible Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compatible with your vehicle. Use of “E85” may result in poor engine performance and damage to your vehicle's engine and fuel system. Hyundai recommends that customers do not use fuel with an ethanol content exceeding 10 percent.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION
Never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified. (Consult an authorized Hyundai dealer for details.)
CAUTION
Never use gasohol which contains methanol. Discontinue use of any gasohol product which impairs dri­vability.
WARNING
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off when refueling.
• Tighten the cap until it clicks, oth­erwise the Check Engine light will illuminate.
• Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an acci­dent.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the fuel system or any performance prob­lems caused by the use of “E85” fuel.
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Use of MTBE
We recommend that fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over
15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) should not be used in your vehi­cle.
Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may reduce vehicle performance and produce vapor lock or hard starting.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco­hol) should not be used in your vehicle. This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per­formance and damage components of the fuel system.
Gasolines for cleaner air
To help contribute to cleaner air, we rec­ommend that you use gasolines treated with detergent additives, which help pre­vent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and enhance performance of the Emission Control System.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding reg­istration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is avail­able.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may not cover damage to the fuel system and performance problems that are caused by the use of methanol or fuels containing methanol.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty may not cover damage to the fuel system and any performance prob­lems that are caused by the use of fuels containing methanol or fuels containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)
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Introduction
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed is needed to properly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergen­cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop­erly.
• Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of operation.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSI­TION 65 WARNING
Items contained in motor vehicles or emitted from them are known to the State of California to cause can­cer and birth defects or reproduc­tive harm. These include:
• Gasoline and its vapors
• Engine exhaust
• Used engine oil
• Interior passenger compartment components and materials
• Component parts which are sub­ject to heat and wear
In addition, battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead, lead compounds and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
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This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur­pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hit­ting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehi­cle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehi­cle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehi­cle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and pas­senger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situ­ation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi­tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash loca­tion) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identi­fying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, spe­cial equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS
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Introduction
INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Door ajar warning light
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Turn signal indicator lights
Front fog light indicator (If equipped)
ABS warning light (If equipped)
Parking brake & Brake fluid warning
Engine oil pressure warning
Charging system warning
ESC indicator (If equipped)
ESC OFF indicator (If equipped)
Malfunction indicator lamp (If equipped)
Engine coolant temperature warning light (If equipped)
Air bag warning light (If equipped)
Cruise indicator (If equipped)
Cruise SET indicator (If equipped)
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning indicator
Electronic power steering (EPS) system warning light
Trunk lid open warning light
* For more detailed explanations, refer to section 4, “Instrument cluster”.
ESC
ESC
OFF
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) malfunction indicator (if equipped)
Low tire pressure telltale (If equipped)
Automatic transaxle position indicator light (If equipped)
Manual transaxle shift indicator (If equipped)
Tail light indicator (If equipped)
ECO indicator (If equipped)
ECO
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Interior overview / 2-2 Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Your vehicle at a glance
Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button ............................4-8
2. Outside rearview mirror control switch ......4-36
3. Central door lock switch ...........................4-9
4. Power window lock switch ......................4-17
5. Power window switches..........................4-14
6. Trunk lid release button ..........................4-12
7. Fuse box ..................................................7-46
8. ESC OFF button*....................................5-21
9. Instrument panel illumination..................4-39
10. Steering wheel tilt.................................4-28
11. Hood release lever ...............................4-18
12. Brake pedal ..........................................5-16
13. Accelerator pedal....................................5-6
14. Parking brake lever...............................5-18
* : if equipped
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Driver’s air bag ................................3-39
2. Light control / Turn signals..............4-57
3. Instrument cluster ...........................4-38
4. Wiper/Washer..................................4-61
5. Auto cruise controls* .......................5-26
6. Ignition switch ...................................5-4
7. Steering wheel................................4-27
8. Digital clock ........................................4-89
9. Audio controls* .......................4-93, 4-98
10. Climate control system* ................4-66
11. Hazard warning flasher switch......4-57
12. Seat warmer*..................................3-7
13. Shift lever ........................................5-7
14. Cigar lighter...................................4-87
15. Power outlet ..................................4-89
16. Ashtray..........................................4-87
17. Passenger’s air bag ......................3-40
18. Storage compartment ...................4-85
19. Vent controls ........................4-69, 4-78
20. Glove box......................................4-85
* : if equipped
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Safety features of your vehicle
Safety features of your vehicle
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Front seat
(1) Forward and backward (driver seat) (2) Seatback angle (driver seat) (3) Seat cushion height (driver seat)* (4) Seat warmer (driver seat)* (5) Headrest (driver seat) (6) Forward and backward (passenger
seat) (7) Seatback angle (passenger seat) (8) Headrest (passenger seat) (9) Seat warmer (passenger seat)*
Rear seats
(10) Center armrest* (11) Headrest (12) Seatback folding lever
* if equipped
SEAT
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Safety features of your vehicle
Front seat adjustment
Forward and backward
To move the seat forward or backward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever
under the front edge of the seat cush­ion up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you
desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the
seat is locked in place.
WARNING - Driver’s seat
• Never attempt to adjust seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident causing death, serious injury, or property dam­age.
• Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position of the seatback. Storing items against a seatback or in any other way interfering with proper locking of a seatback could result in serious or fatal injury in a sudden stop or collision.
• Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap por­tion of the seat belt snug and low across the hips. This is the best position to protect you in case of an accident.
• In order to avoid unnecessary and perhaps severe air bag injuries, always sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while maintaining comfortable control of the vehicle. It is recom­mended that your chest is at least 10 inches (250 mm) away from the steering wheel.
WARNING - Uprighting
seat
When you return the seatback to its upright position, hold the seatback and return it slowly and be sure there are no other occupants around the seat. If the seatback is returned without being held and controlled, the back of the seat could spring forward resulting in accidental injury to a person struck by the seatback.
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WARNING - Loose objects
Loose objects in the driver’s foot area could interfere with the opera­tion of the foot pedals, possibly causing an accident. Do not place anything under the front seats.
WARNING
After adjusting the seat, always check that it is securely locked into place by attempting to move the seat forward or reverse without using the lock release lever. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver's seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle result­ing in an accident.
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Seatback angle
To recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on the seatback recline lever located on the outside of the seat at the rear.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever MUST return to its original position for the seatback to lock.)
Seat cushion height (for driver’s seat)
To change the height of the seat cushion, push the lever located on the outside of the seat cushion up or down.
• To lower the seat cushion, push the lever down several times.
• To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever up several times.
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WARNING - Driver respon-
sibility for front seat pas­senger
Riding in a vehicle with a front seat­back reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an accident. If a front seat is reclined during an accident, the occupant’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt applying great force to the unprotected abdomen. Serious or fatal internal injuries could result. The driver must advise the front passenger to keep the seatback in an upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion.
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Headrest
The driver's and front passenger's seats are equipped with a headrest for the occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort for the driver and front passenger, but also helps to protect the head and neck in the event of a collision.
Active headrest (if equipped)
The active headrest is designed to move forward and upward during a rear impact. This helps to prevent the driver's and front passenger’s head from moving backward and thus helps prevent neck injuries.
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WARNING
• For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the center of gravity of most peo­ple's head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes. Also, adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible. For this reason, the use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended.
• Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed as severe injury to the occupants may occur in the event of an accident. Headrests may provide protec­tion against neck injuries when properly adjusted.
• Do not adjust the headrest posi­tion of the driver's seat while the vehicle is in motion.
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Forward and backward adjustment (if equipped)
The headrest may be adjusted forward to three different positions by pulling the headrest forward. To adjust the headrest backward, pull it fully forward to the far­thest position and release it. Adjust the headrest so that it properly supports the head and neck.
Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (1). To lower the head­rest, push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest support and lower the headrest to the desired position (3).
Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release button (1) while pulling upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the head­rest poles (3) into the holes while press­ing the release button (1). Then adjust it to the appropriate height.
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WARNING
Make sure the headrest locks in position after adjusting it to proper­ly protect the occupants.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. With the ignition switch in the ON position, push either of the switches to warm the driver's seat or the 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
With the seat warmer switch in ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature.
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WARNING - Seat warmer
burns
Passengers should use extreme caution when using seat warmers due to the possibility of excess heating or burns. In particular, the driver must exercise extreme care for the following types of passen­gers:
1. Infants, children, elderly or hand­icapped persons, or hospital out­patients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold tablets, etc.)
CAUTION
• When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such as thinner, benzene, alcohol or gaso­line. Doing so may damage the surface of the heater or seats.
• To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place blankets, cushions or seat covers on the seats while the seat warmer is in operation.
• Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped with seat warmers. Damage to the seat warming components could occur.
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Rear seat adjustment
Headrest
The rear seat(s) is equipped with head­rests in all the seating positions for the occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort for passengers, but also helps to protect the head and neck in the event of a colli­sion.
Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (1). To lower the head­rest, push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest support and lower the headrest to the desired position (3).
WARNING
For proper operation of the occu­pant classification system:
• Do not place any items cumula­tively weighing over 2.2 lbs (1 kg) in the seatback pocket or on the seat.
• Do not hang onto the front pas­senger seat.
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Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release button (1) while pulling upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the head­rest poles (3) into the holes while press­ing the release button (1). Then adjust it to the appropriate height.
Armrest (if equipped)
To use the armrest, pull it forward from the seatback.
WARNING
• For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the center of gravity of most peo­ple's head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes. Also, adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible. The use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended.
• Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed as severe injury to an occupant may occur in the event of an accident. Headrests may provide protec­tion against severe neck injuries when properly adjusted.
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WARNING
Make sure the headrest locks in position after adjusting it to proper­ly protect the occupants.
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Folding the rear seat
The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle.
To fold down the rear seatback:
1. Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary, slide the front seat forward.
2. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest position.
3. Pull out the seatback locking knob in the trunk, then fold the seat toward the front of the vehicle.
CAUTION
• Make sure the engine is off, the automatic transaxle is in P or the manual transaxle is in neutral and the parking brake is applied whenever loading or unloading cargo. Vehicle may move if shift lever is inadvertently moved to another position.
• Be careful when loading cargo into the rear passenger seats to prevent damage to the vehicle interior.
• When cargo is loaded into the rear passenger seats, ensure the cargo is properly secured to pre­vent it from moving while driving. Unsecured cargo in the passen­ger compartment can cause dam­age to the vehicle or injury to it’s occupants.
WARNING
The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks is to allow you to carry longer objects than could other­wise be accommodated.
Never allow passengers to sit on top of the folded down seatback while the car is moving as this is not a proper seating position and no seat belts are available for use. This could result in serious injury 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 to slide forward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops.
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4. For center shoulder belt, insert the belt webbing in the right side rear shoulder belt guide to prevent the belt from being trapped under the seat.
5. When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it has locked into position by pushing on the top of the seatback.
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WARNING
When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after being folded down:
Be careful not to damage the seat belt webbing or buckle. Do not allow the seat belt webbing or buckle to get caught or pinched in the rear seat. Ensure that the seat­back is completely locked into its upright position by pushing on the top of the seaback. Otherwise, in an accident or sudden stop, the seat could fold down and allow cargo to enter the passenger compartment, which could result in serious injury or death.
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CAUTION - Rear seat belts
When returning the rear seatbacks to the upright position, remember to return the rear center shoulder belt to its proper position.
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Seat belt restraint system
WARNING - Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from being thrown about the vehicle in a collision and caus­ing injury to the vehicle occupants. Special care should be taken of objects placed in the rear seats, since those may hit the front seat occupants in a frontal collision.
WARNING - Cargo loading
Make sure the engine is off, the automatic transaxle is in P or the manual transaxle is in neutral and the parking brake is applied when­ever loading or unloading cargo. Failure to take these steps may allow the vehicle to move if shift lever is inadvertently moved to another position.
SEAT BELTS
WARNING
• For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be used whenever the car is moving.
• Seat belts are most effective when seatbacks are in the upright position.
• Children age 12 and under must always be properly restrained in the rear seat. Never allow chil­dren to ride in the front passen­ger seat. If a child over 12 must be seated in the front seat, he/she must be properly belted and the seat should be moved as far back as possible.
• Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. An improperly positioned shoulder belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. The shoulder belt should be positioned midway over your shoulder across your collarbone.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Seat belt warning
Seat belt warning light
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition key is turned ON, the seat belt warning light blinks for approxi­mately 6 seconds. And if the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h) with the seat belt unfastened, the seat belt warn­ing light blinks with the pattern of 6 sec­onds on and 24 seconds off for 11 times.The seat belt warning light will stop if the seat belt is fastened or the vehicle speed is reduced to below 3 mph (5 km/h).
Seat belt warning chime
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition key is turned ON, the seat belt warning chime sounds for approximately 6 seconds. And if the vehi­cle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h) with the seat belt unfastened, the seat belt warning chime sounds with the pattern of 6 seconds on and 24 seconds off for 11 times. The seat belt warning chime will stop if the seat belt is fastened or the vehicle speed is reduced to below 3 mph (5 km/h).
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• Avoid wearing twisted seat belts. A twisted belt can't do its job as well. In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt webbing is straight and not twist­ed.
• Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. If the belt webbing or hardware is dam­aged, replace it.
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