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Seat Belt Restraint System

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3-Point Driver's Seat Belt System with Emergency Locking Retractor

Hyundai Elantra. Seat Belt Restraint System

To fasten the seat belt:

Pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the metal tongue (1) into the buckle (2). A click will be heard when the tongue is locked into the buckle.

Hyundai Elantra. Seat Belt Restraint System

The lap belt (1) should be worn low across the hips, and the shoulder belt (2) portion across the chest.

The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length after the lap belt portion is manually adjusted to fit snugly across the hips. If you lean forward slowly with a light motion, the belt will extend and move with you.

In a sudden stop or impact, the belt will lock in position. It will also lock if you attempt to lean forward too quickly.

NOTICE

If you cannot smoothly pull out enough seat belt from the retractor, pull the seat belt firmly and release it. After releasing, you will be able to pull the belt smoothly.

Hyundai Elantra. Seat Belt Restraint System

Height Adjustment

You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of three different positions for maximum comfort and safety.

The shoulder belt should be adjusted so that it lies across the middle of the chest and shoulder, closest to the door, not across the neck.

To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster to the appropriate position.

To raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1). To lower it, press the height adjustment button (2) and push it down (3).

Release the button to lock the anchor in the desired position. Try moving the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in that position.

WARNING

Improperly worn seat belts can increase the risk of serious injury in an accident. When adjusting the seat belt, observe the following precautions:

  • Position the lap portion of the seat belt as low as possible across your hips, not across your waist, so that it fits snugly.
  • Place one hand under the shoulder belt and the other hand above the belt, as shown in the illustration.
  • Always set the shoulder belt anchor in the locked position at the appropriate height.
  • Never route the shoulder belt across your neck or face.

Test yourself

A quick Hyundai Elantra AD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.