FAMILY LIFESTAGE

In Diapers: The Latch connectors are hard to get to, which makes it difficult to install a child-safety seat.

In School: Kids in booster seats have enough legroom and headroom to sit comfortably in the backseat.

Teens: Teens would fit comfortably in the front passenger seat, but not in the rear seat. Let's not even think about letting a teen driver at this car.

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    Closing the hood
    1. Before closing the hood, check the following: • All filler caps in engine compartment must be correctly installed. • Gloves, rags or any other combustible material must be removed from the engine ...

    SAFETY
    The Elantra has two sets of lower Latch anchors in the second row's outboard seats. While they're buried in the seat cushions, they're not impossible to reach. My younger son, who uses a booster ...

    Tail gate
    o Pull and raise the "DOOR" release lever to open the tail gate. o To close, lower the door, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure the door is securely fastened, try to pull ...