2004 Hyundai Elantra fold seats

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B110A02E-GAT
Folding Rear Seatbacks
(If Installed)
The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate
carrying long items or to increase the luggage
capacity of the vehicle.
o To unlock the seatback, pull up the seatback
locking knob, then push forward on the
seatback panel.
o 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.
!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. In addition, do not allow
the seat belt webbing or buckle to get
caught or pinched in the rear seat.
!WARNING:The purpose of the fold-down rear
seatbacks is to allow you to carry longer
objects than could otherwise be accommo-
dated. Never allow passengers to sit on top
of the folded down seat back 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.
B110A01E
B110B01E

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B150D01S-AAT
Pregnant Women
The use of a seat belt is recommended for
pregnant women to lessen the chance of injury
in an accident. When a seat belt is used, it should
be placed as low and snugly as possible on the
hips, not across the abdomen. For specific
recommendations, consult a physician.
B150E01A-AATInjured Person
A seat belt should be used when an injured
person is being transported. When this is nec-
essary, you should consult a physician for
recommendations.
B150F01A-AATOne Person Per BeltTwo 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 DownTo reduce the chance of injuries in the event of
an accident and to achieve maximum effective-
ness of the restraint system, all passengers
should be sitting up and the front seats should
be in an upright position when the car is moving.
A seat belt cannot provide proper protection if
the person is lying down in the rear seat or if the
front seat is in a reclined position.
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 or other abuse.
B160B01A-AATPeriodic Inspection
It is recommended that all seat belts be in-
spected periodically for wear or damage of any
kind. Parts of the system that are damaged
should be replaced as soon as possible.
WARNING:Sitting in a reclined position or lying down
when your vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your seat
belts can't do their job when you're re-
clined.
The shoulder belt can't do its job because
it won't be against your body.
Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash
you could go into it with 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 forces would be applied there, not
at your strong pelvic bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in
motion, have the seatback upright.
Then sit back in the seat and wear your seat
belt properly. See page 1-21.
WARNING:When you return the rear seatback to its
upright position after the rear seatback was
folded down, be careful not to damage the
seat belt webbing or buckle. Be sure that
the webbing or buckle does not get caught
or pinched in the rear seat.
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place a child under the age of 13 in the front seat.
NEVER place a rear facing child seat in the front
seat of a vehicle.

10INDEX
4
High-Mounted Rear Stoplight ............................................................1-70
Hood Release....................................................................................1-71
Horn.................................................................................................1-76
I
Ignition Switch ...................................................................................... 2-3
Instrument Cluster and Indicator Lights...........................................1-41
Instrument Panel Light Control (Rheostat).......................................1-59
J
Jump Starting...................................................................................... 3-3
K
Key ................................................................................................... 1-3
If you lose your keys ...................................................................3-12
Positions......................................................................................... 2-3
L
Light Bulbs Replacement..................................................................6-26
Luggage Net ......................................................................................1-75
M
Maintenance Intervals
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ............................... 5-7
Maintenance under severe usage conditions............................... 5-6
Scheduled maintenance................................................................ 5-4
Service requirements.................................................................... 5-2Mirrors
Day-night inside rearview mirror .................................................1-69
Outside rear view mirror ..............................................................1-67
O
Odometer / Trip Odometer ...............................................................1-50
P
Parking Brake....................................................................................1-61
Power Outlet......................................................................................1-60
Power Steering Fluid Level ...............................................................6-22
R
Rear Seat
Adjusting seatback angle .............................................................1-13
Folding rear seatback and seat cushion ....................................1-16
Rear Window Defroster Switch ........................................................1-58
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................................... 8-7
S
Seat
Adjustable front seats..................................................................1-12
folding rear seatbacks.................................................................1-15
Seat Belts
3-point system.............................................................................1-21
Pretensioner seat belt ..................................................................1-30
Adjusting your seat belt ...............................................................1-22
Care of seat belts .........................................................................1-19
Shop Manual ........................................................................................ 8-6