Hyundai Elantra: Head Restraints / Front seat head restraints

Both the driver’s and passenger’s front seat are equipped with adjustable head restraints for the 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).

Forward and rearward adjustment

The head restraint can be adjusted forward to 3 different positions by pulling the head restraint forward to the desired detent. To adjust the head restraint to it’s furthest rearwards position, pull it fully forward to the farthest position and release it.

NOTICE

If you recline the seatback towards the front with the head restraint and seat cushion raised, the head restraint may come in contact with the sunvisor or other parts of the vehicle.

Removal/Reinstallation

To remove the head restraint:

1. Recline the seatback (2) rearward using the seatback angle lever (1).

2. Raise the head restraint as far as it can go.

3. Press the head restraint release button (3) while pulling the head restraint up (4).

WARNING

NEVER allow anyone to travel in a seat with the head restraint removed.

To reinstall the head restraint:

1. Put the head restraint poles (2) into the holes while pressing the release button (1).

2. Adjust the head restraint to the appropriate height.

3. Adjust the seatback (4) forward using the seatback angle lever (3).

WARNING

Always make sure the head retraint locks into position after reinstalling and adjusting it properly.