Hyundai Elantra AD 2018 Owner's 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 impr ovement ma y 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.

Your HYUND AI should not be modified in an y w ay.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. Depar tment of Transportation and other federal or state agencies.

Your vehicle is equipped with electronic fuel injection 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: MODIFICA TIONS TO

YOUR HYUNDAI

TWO-WAY RADIO OR CELLULAR

TELEPHONE INSTALLATION

This manual includes information titled as DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE.

These titles indicate the following:

SAFETY AND VEHICLE DAMAGE

WARNING

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

WARNING indicates a hazar dous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in vehicle damage.

NOTICE

WARNING

Your Hyundai vehicle may be equipped with technologies and services that use information collected, generated, recorded or stored by the vehicle. Hyundai has created a Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy to explain how these

technologies and services collect use and share this information.

You may read our Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy on the Hyundaiusa.com website at: https://www.hyundaiusa.com/ownerprivacy-policy.aspx

If you would like to receive a hard copy of our Vehicle Owner Privacy Policy, please contact our Customer Connect Center at:

Hyundai Customer Care P.O.Box 20850 Fountain Valley, CA 92728 800-633-5151 consumeraffairs@hmausa.com

Hyundai's Customer Connect Center representatives are available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 5:00 AM and 7:00 PM PST and Saturday and Sunday betw een 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM PST (English). For Customer Connect Center assistance in Spanish or Korean, representatives are available Monday through Friday between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM PST.

HYUNDAI VEHICLE OWNER PRIVACY POLICY

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations, and thank you for choosing HYUNDAI.We are pleased to welcome you to the growing number of distinguished people who drive HYUNDAIS.We are v ery proud of the advanced engineering and high-quality construction of each HYUNDAI w e build.

Your Owner’s Manual will introduce you to the features and operation of your new HYUNDAI.To become familiar with your new HYUNDAI, so that you can fully enjoy it, read this Owner’s Manual carefully before driving your new vehicle.

This manual contains important safety information and instructions intended to familiarize you with your v ehicle’ s controls and saf ety features so you can safely operate your vehicle.

This manual also contains information on maintenance designed to enhance safe operation of the vehicle. It is recommended 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.

This Owner’s Manual should be considered a permanent part of your vehicle, and should be kept in the vehicle so you can refer to it at any time.The manual should stay with the vehicle if you sell it to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information.

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Copyright 2018 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.

Severe engine and transmission 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 8-7 in the Vehicle Specifications section of the Owner's Manual.

CAUTION

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 for our customers.

2.Why should you use genuine parts?

HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are engineered and built to meet rigid manufacturing requirements. Damage caused by 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 U.S.are packaged with labels written only in English.

HYUNDAI Genuine Parts are only sold through authorized HYUNDAI Dealerships.

GUIDE TO HYUNDAI GENUINE PARTS

Introduction

We want to help you get the greatest possible driving pleasure from your vehicle.Your Owner's Manual can assist you in many ways.To gain an overview of the contents of your Owner's Manual, use the Table of Contents in the front of the manual. The first page of each Chapter includes a detailed Table of Contents of the topics in that Chapter.

To quickly locate information about your vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual.It is an alphabetical list of what is in this manual and the page number where it can be found.

For your convenience, we have incorporated tabs on the right-hand page edges. These tabs are coded with the Chapter titles to assist you with navigating through the manual.

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important.This Owner's Manual provides you with many safety precautions and operating procedures. This information alerts you to potential hazards that may hurt you or others, as well as damage to your vehicle.

Safety messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe these hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce the risks.

Warnings and instructions contained in this manual are for your safety. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can lead to serious injury or death.

Throughout this manual DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE and the SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL will be used.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential physical injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. The safety alert symbol precedes the signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION.

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DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

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NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in vehicle damage.

Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance with UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.

Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having an octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. (Do not use methanol blended fuels)

To prevent damage to the engine and engine components, never add any fuel system cleaning agents to the fuel tank other than what has been specified.

Consult an authorized HYUNDAI dealer for additional information.

Gasoline containing alcohol or methanol

Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and ethanol (also known as grain alcohol) are being marketed along with or instead of leaded or unleaded gasoline. For example, "E15" is a gasohol comprised of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline.

Do not use gasohol containing more than 15% 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, engine control system and emission control system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur.

NOTICE

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle

automatically shuts off when refueling.

• Always check that the fuel cap is

installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.

WARNING

Introduction

"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 15 percent.

To prevent damage to your vehicle’s engine and fuel system:

• Never use gasohol which contains methanol.

• Never use gasohol containing more than 15% ethanol.

• Never use leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

• Never use "E85" fuel.

Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover damage to the fuel system or any performance problems caused by the use of "E85" fuel.

Using Fuel Additives (except Detergent Fuel Additives)

Using fuel additives such as:

- Silicone fuel additive

- Ferrocene (iron-based) fuel additive

- Other metallic-based fuel additives may result in cylinder misfire, poor accel-

eration, engine stalling, damage to the catalyst, or abnormal corrosion, and may cause damage to the engine resulting in a reduction in the overall life of the powertrain.

- The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate.

Damage to the fuel system or performance problem caused by the use of these fuels or fuel additives may not be covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty .

Gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains harmful manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).

HYUNDAI does not recommend the use of gasoline containing MMT.

This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and affect your emission control system.

The malfunction indicator lamp on the cluster may come on.

Detergent Fuel Additives

HYUNDAI recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with detergent additives such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and enhance performance of the Emission Control System.For more information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go to the website (www

.toptiergas.com).

NOTICE

Introduction

For customers who do not use TOP Tier Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, detergent-based fuel additives that you can purchase separately may be added to the gasoline. If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available , one bottle of additive added to the fuel tank according to the maintenance schedule is recommended (refer to the Maintenance Schedule in chapter 7).

Additives are available from your authorized HYUNDAI dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

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.

• This vehicle should not be modified. Modification of your vehicle could affect its performance, safety or durability and may ev en violate go v ernmental safety and emissions regulations.

In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from any modification may not be covered under warranty.

• If you use unauthorized electronic devices, it may cause the vehicle to operate abnormally, wire damage, battery discharge and fire. For your safety, do not use unauthorized electronic devices.

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.

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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;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

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.

T o read data recor ded 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.

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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 sub-

ject 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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Your vehicle at a glance

Safety system of your vehicle

Convenient features of your vehicle

Multimedia System

Driving your vehicle

What to do in an emergency

Maintenance

Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Index

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior Overview..................................................1-2

Interior Overview ...................................................1-4

Instrument Panel Overview ..................................1-5

Engine Compartment .............................................1-6

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1. Hood......................................................3-45

2.Windows................................................3-37

3. Sunroof* ................................................3-41

4.Wiper blade ..........................................7-30

5.Tires and wheels ..................................7-33

6. Headlamp..............................................7-59

7. Side repeater lamp* ..............................7-70

*: if equipped

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Front view

The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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Your vehicle at a glance

1. Door lock ..............................................3-11

2.Trunk......................................................3-46

3. Fuel filler door ......................................3-51

4. Side view mirror ....................................3-33

5. Antenna ..................................................4-2

6. Rear combination lamp ........................7-70

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The actual shape may differ from the illustration.

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1. Door lock/unlock button ........................3-12

2. Side view mirror control switch..............3-35

3. Central door lock switch ........................3-13

4. Power window switches ........................3-37

5. Power window lock switch......................3-40

6. Fuel filler door release lever ..................3-51

7. Instrument panel illumination control

switch ....................................................3-56

8. Blind spot detection(BSD) system

button*....................................................5-45

9. Lane keeping assist system (LKAS)

button * ..................................................5-62

10. ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

OFF button ..........................................5-38

11.Trunk lid release lever..........................3-47

12. Fuse panel ..........................................7-49

13. Steering wheel ....................................3-18

14. Steering wheel tilt/telescope lever ......3-19

15. Light control/Turn signals ....................3-98

16.Wiper/Washer ....................................3-108

17. Seat........................................................2-3

18. Hood release lever ..............................3-45

19. Brake pedal..........................................5-33

20. Accelerator pedal

* : if equipped

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1. Steering wheel audio controls*/

Bluetooth

wireless technology

hands-free controls*......................4-3, 4-4

2. Instrument cluster ..............................3-54

3. Horn....................................................3-19

4. Driver’s front air bag ..........................2-40

5. Cruise control switch* ........................5-69

6. Key ignition switch*/

Engine start/stop button* ..............5-6, 5-9

7. Shift lever ..................................5-16, 5-19

. Hazard warning flasher button ................6-2

. Climate control system..........3-111, 3-120

10. Seat warmer*....................................2-16

11. Drive mode integrated control

system ..............................................5-43

12. Passenger’s front air bag..................2-40

13. Glove box........................................3-136

14. Parking brake....................................5-34

* : if equipped

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1. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-20

2. Engine oil dipstick.............................7-19

3. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir...............7-23

4. Positive battery terminal ...................7-30

5. Negative battery terminal..................7-30

6. Fuse box...........................................7-49

7. Air cleaner.........................................7-25

8. Engine coolant reservoir...................7-21

9.Windshield washer fluid reser voir.....7-24

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Safety system of your vehicle

Important safety precautions...............................2-2

Always Wear Your Seat Belt ..........................................2-2

Restrain All Children.........................................................2-2

Air Bag Hazards.................................................................2-2

Driver Distraction ..............................................................2-2

Control Your Speed ...........................................................2-2

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition............................2-2

Seats ........................................................................2-3

Safety Precautions ...........................................................2-4

Front Seats .........................................................................2-5

Rear Seats.........................................................................2-10

Head Restraints ...............................................................2-12

Seat warmers ...................................................................2-16

Seat belts ..............................................................2-18

Seat Belt Safety Precautions.......................................2-18

Seat Belt Warning Light ................................................2-19

Seat Belt Restraint System...........................................2-20

Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions...................2-25

Care of Seat Belts...........................................................2-27

Child restraint system (CRS) ..............................2-28

Children Always in the Rear.........................................2-28

Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) .................2-29

Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)..................2-31

Air bag -

Advanced supplemental restraint system ........2-38

Where Are the Air Bags?..............................................2-40

How Does the Air Bag System Operate?..................2-43

What to Expect After an Air Bag Inflates................2-47

Occupant Classification System (OCS).......................2-48

Why Didn't My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision?........2-53

SRS Care............................................................................2-58

Additional Safety Precautions.....................................2-59

Air Bag Warning Labels.................................................2-60

This chapter provides you with important information about how to protect yourself and your passengers. It explains how to properly use your seats and seat belts, and how your air bags work. Additionally, this chapter explains how to properly restrain infants and children in your vehicle.

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You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual. The safety precautions in this section are among the most important.

Always Wear Your Seat Belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of accidents.Air bags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with air bags, ALWAYS make sure you and your passengers wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.

Restrain All Children

All children under age 13 should ride in your vehicle properly restrained in a rear seat, not the front seat. Infants and small children should be restrained in an appropriate child restraint. Larger children should use a booster seat with the lap/shoulder belt until they can use the seat belt properly without a booster seat.

Air Bag Hazards

While air bags can save lives, they can also cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or who are not properly restrained.

Infants, young children, and shorter adults are at the greatest risk of being injured by an inflating air bag. Follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.

Driver Distraction

Driver distraction presents a serious and potentially deadly danger, especially for inexperienced drivers. Safety should be the first concern when behind the wheel and drivers need to be aware of the wide array of potential distractions, such as drowsiness, reaching for objects, eating, personal grooming, other passengers, and using cellular phones.

Drivers can become distracted when they take their eyes and attention off the road or their hands off the wheel to focus on activities other than driving.To reduce your risk of distraction or getting into an accident:

• ALWAYS set up your mobile devices (i.e., MP3 players, phones, navigation units, etc.) when your vehicle is parked or safely stopped.

• ONLY use your mobile device when allowed by laws and when conditions permit safe use.

NEVER text or email while driving. Most states have laws prohibiting drivers from texting. Some states and cities also prohibit drivers from using handheld phones.

• NEVER let the use of a mobile device distract you from driving. You have a responsibility to your passengers and others on the road to always drive safely, with your hands on the wheel as well as your eyes and attention on the road.

Control Y our Speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds.Never drive faster than is safe f or current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

Keep Your Vehicle in Safe Condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

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Front seats

(1) Forward and backward (2) Seatback angle (3) Seat cushion height (4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)* (5) Seat warmer* (6) Headrest

Rear seats

(7) Seat warmer* (8) Armrest* (9) Seatback folding (10)Headrest

* : if equipped

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Safety Precautions

Adjusting the seats so that you are sitting in a safe, comfortable position plays an important role in driver and passenger safety together with the seat belts and air bags in an accident.

Air bags

You can take steps to reduce the risk of being injured by an inflating air bag. Sitting too close to an air bag greatly increases the risk of injury in the event the air bag inflates.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that drivers allow at least 10 inches (25 cm) between the center of the steering wheel and their chest.

Seat belts

Always fasten your seat belt before starting any trip.

At all times, passengers should sit upright and be properly restrained. Infants and small children must be restrained in appropriate child restraint systems. Adults and children who have outgrown a booster seat must be restrained using the seat belts.

Do not use a cushion that reduces friction between the seat and the passenger. The passenger's hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt during an accident or a sudden stop. Serious or fatal internal injuries could result because the seat belt cannot operate properly.

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To reduce the risk of serious injury or death from an inflating air bag, take the following precautions:

• Adjust the driver's seat as far to

the rear as possible while maintaining the ability to maintain full control of the vehicle.

• Adjust the front passenger seat

as far to the rear as possible.

• Hold the steering wheel by the

rim with hands at the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to minimize the risk of injuries to your hands and arms.

• NEVER place anything or anyone

between the steering wheel and the air bag.

• Do not allow the front passenger

to place feet or legs on the dashboard to minimize the risk of leg injuries.

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Take the following precautions when adjusting your seat belt:

• NEVER use one seat belt for

more than one occupant.

• Always position the seatback

upright with the lap portion of the seat belt snug and low across the hips.

• NEVER allow children or small

infants to ride in a passenger's lap.

• Do not route the seat belt across

your neck, across sharp edges, or reroute the shoulder strap away from your body.

• Do not allow the seat belt to

become caught or jammed.

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Front Seats

Manual adjustment (if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by using the levers located on the outside of the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so that you can easily control the steering wheel, foot pedals and controls on the instrument panel.

Forward and rearward adjustment

To move the seat forward or rearward:

1. Pull up the seat slide adjustment lever

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. Move forward and rearward without using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not loc k ed properly.

Take the following precautions when adjusting your seat:

• NEVER attempt to adjust the seat

while the vehicle is moving. The seat could respond with unexpected movement and may cause loss of vehicle control resulting in an accident.

• Do not place anything under the

front seats. Loose objects in the driver's foot area could interfere with the operation of the foot pedals, causing an accident.

• Do not allow anything to interfere

with the normal position and proper locking of the seatback.

• Do not place a cigarette lighter on

the floor or seat. When you operate the seat, gas may exit out of the lighter causing a fire.

• Use extreme caution when pick-

ing small objects trapped under the seats or between the seat and the center console. Your hands might be cut or injured by the sharp edges of the seat mechanism.

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To prevent injury:

• Do not adjust your seat while

wearing your seat belt. Moving the seat cushion forward may cause strong pressure on your abdomen.

• Do not allow your hands or fin-

gers to get caught in the seat mechanisms while the seat is moving.

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Seatback angle

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the seatback lever.

2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback 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.)

Reclining seatback

Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the protection of your restraint system (seat belts and air bags) is greatly reduced by reclining your seatback.

Seat belts must be snug against your hips and chest to work properly. When the seatback is reclined, the shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be snug against your chest. Instead, it will be in front of you.During an accident, you could be thrown into the seat belt, causing neck or other injuries.

The more the seatback is reclined, the greater chance the passenger's hips will slide under the lap belt or the passenger's neck will strike the shoulder belt.

Seat cushion height

To change the height of the seat cushion:

• Push down on the lever several times, to lower the seat cushion.

• Pull up on the lever several times, to raise the seat cushion.

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NEVER ride with a reclined seatback 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 AL WAYS sit well back in their seats, properly belted, and with the seatbacks upright.

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Power adjustment (for driver's seat, if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by using the control switches located on the outside of the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so that you can easily control the steering wheel, foot pedals and controls on the instrument panel.

To prevent damage to the seats:

• Always stop adjusting the seats when the seat has been adjusted as far forward or rearward as possible.

• Do not adjust the seats longer than necessary when the engine is turned off.This may result in unnecessary battery drain.

• Do not operate two or more seats at the same time.This may result in an electrical malfunction.

Forward and rearward adjustment

To move the seat forward or rearward:

1. Push the control switch forward or rearward.

2. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

Seatback angle

To adjust the seatback:

1. Rotate the top of control switch forward or rearward.

2. Release the switch once the seatback reaches the desired position.

NOTICE

NEVER allow children in the vehicle unattended. The power seats are operable when the engine is turned off.

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Reclining seatback

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.

The more the seatback is reclined, the greater chance the passenger’s hips will slide under the lap belt or the passenger's neck will strike the shoulder belt.

Seat cushion height

To change the height of the seat cushion:

1. Pull up the front portion of the control switch up to raise or push down to lower the front part of the seat cushion. Pull up the rear portion of the control switch to raise or push down to lower the whole of the seat cushion.

2. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

NEVER ride with a reclined seatback 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.

Driver and passengers should AL WAYS sit well back in their seats, properly belted, and with the seatbacks upright.

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Lumbar support (if equipped)

To adjust the lumbar suppor t:

1. Press the front portion of the s witch (1) to increase support or the rear por tion of the switch (2) to decrease support.

2. Release the switch once it reaches the desired position.

Seatback pocket (if equipped)

The seatback pocket is provided on the back of the front seatbacks.

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To prevent the Occupant Classification System from malfunctioning:

Do not hang onto the front passenger's seatback.

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Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the seatback pockets. In an accident they could come loose from the pocket and injure occupants.

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Rear Seats

Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks can be folded to f acilitate 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 head restraints to the lowest position by pushing and holding the release button (1) and pushing down on the headrest (2).

3. Pull on the seatback folding lever (1) located in the trunk.

• Never allow passengers to sit on

top of the folded down seatback while the vehicle is moving. 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 seatbacks.This could allow cargo to slide forward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops.

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4. Fold the seatback toward the front of the vehicle.

5. To use the rear seat, lift and unfold the seatback to the upright position. Push the seatback firmly until it clicks into place. Make sure the seatback is locked in place.

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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Do not place objects in the rear seats, since they cannot be properly secured and may hit vehicle occupants in a collision causing serious injury or death.

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When returning the rear seatback from a folded to an upright position, hold the seatback and return it slowly. Ensure that the seatback is completely locked into its upright position by pushing on the top of the seatback. In an accident or sudden stop, the unlocked seatback could allow cargo to move forward with great force and enter the passenger compartment, which could result in serious injury or death.

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Make sure the engine is off, the shift lever is in P (Park), and the parking brake is securely applied whenever loading or unloading cargo. Failure to take these steps may allow the vehicle to move if the shift lever is inadvertently moved to another position.

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Armrest (if equipped)

The armrest is located in the center of the rear seat. Pull the armrest down by using the strap from the seatback to use it.

If your car is not equipped with a rear armrest, the rear cup holders are located at the back of the center console.

Head Restraints

The vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints. The head restraints provide comfort for passengers, but more importantly they are designed to help protect passengers from whiplash and other neck and spinal injuries during an accident, especially in a rear impact collision.

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• Be careful when loading cargo

through the rear passenger seats to prevent damage to the vehicle interior.

• When cargo is loaded through

the rear passenger seats, ensure the cargo is properly secured to prevent it from moving while driving.

• Unsecured cargo in the passen-

ger compartment can cause damage to the vehicle or injury to it's occupants.

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To reduce the risk of serious injury or death in an accident, take the following precautions when adjusting your head restraints:

• Always properly adjust the head

restraints for all passengers BEFORE starting the vehicle.

• NEVER let anyone ride in a seat

with the head restraints removed.

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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 possible. 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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