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Seat belt use and injured people
Care of seat belts
A seat belt should be used when an
injured person is being transported.
Consult a physician for specific
recommendations.
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.
One person per belt
Two people (including children) should
never attempt to use a single seat belt.
This could increase the severity of injuries
in case of an accident.
Periodic inspection
All seat belts should be inspected
periodically for wear or damage of any
kind. Any damaged parts should be
replaced as soon as possible.
Do not lie down
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/or air bags) is greatly reduced by
reclining your seatback.
Seat belts must be snug against your
hips and chest to work properly. During
an accident, you could be twined with
the seat belt, causing neck or other
injuries.
Keep belts clean and dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and
dry. If belts become dirty, they can be
cleaned by using a mild soap solution
and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong
detergents or abrasives should not be
used because they may damage and
weaken the fabric.
When to replace seat belts
The entire seat belt assembly or
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.
assemblies should be replaced if the
vehicle has been involved in an accident.
This should be done even if no damage
is visible. We recommend that you
consult a HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
WARNING
śꢀ NEVER ride with a reclined seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
śꢀ Riding with a reclined seatback
increases your chance of serious
or fatal injuries in the event of a
collision or sudden stop.
śꢀ Driver and passengers should always
sit well back in their seats, properly
belted, and with the seatbacks
upright.
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