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shoulder belt must always be positioned
as low as possible on the child's hips and
as snug as possible.
o If the seat belt will not properly fit the
child, Hyundai recommends the use of an
approved booster seat in the rear seat in
order to raise the child's seating height so
that the seat belt will properly fit the child.
o Never allow a child to stand up or kneel on
the seat.
o Never use an infant carrier or child safety
seat that "hooks" over a seatback; it may
not provide adequate security in an acci-
dent.
o Never allow a child to be held in a person's
arms while they are in a moving vehicle, as
this could result in serious injury to the
child in the event of an accident or a
sudden stop. Holding a child in a moving
vehicle does not provide the child with
any means of protection during an acci-
dent, even if the person holding the child
is wearing a seat belt.
o If the child restraint seat is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being seri-
ously injured or killed in a collision greatly
increases.
WARNING:
o A child restraint system must be placed in
the rear seat. Never install a child or infant
seat on the front passenger's seat.
Should an accident occur and cause the
passenger side airbag to deploy, it could
severely injure or kill an infant or child
seated in an infant or child seat. Thus, only
use a child restraint in the rear seat of your
vehicle.
o Since a safety belt or child restraint sys-
tem can become very hot if it is left in a
closed vehicle, be sure to check the seat
cover and buckles before placing a child
there.
o When the child restraint system is not in
use, store it in the boot or fasten it with a
safety belt so that it will not be thrown
forward in the case of a sudden stop or an
accident.
o Children who are too large to be in a child
restraint should sit in the rear seat and be
restrained with the available lap/shoulder
belts. Never allow children to ride in the
front passenger seat.
o Always make sure that the shoulder belt
portion of the outboard lap/shoulder belt
is positioned midway over the shoulder,
never across the neck or behind the back.
Moving the child closer to the center of the
vehicle may help provide a good shoulder
belt fit. The lap belt portion of the lap/
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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Children riding in the car should sit in the rear
seat and must always be properly restrained to
minimize the risk of injury in an accident, sudden
stop or sudden maneuver. According to accident
statistics, children are safer when properly re-
strained in the rear seats than in the front seat.
Larger children not in a child restraint should use
one of the seat belts provided.
You are required by law to use safety restraints
for children. If small children ride in your vehicle
you must put them in a child restraint system
(safety seat).
Children could be injured or killed in a crash if
their restraints are not properly secured. For
small children and babies, a child seat or infant
seat must be used. Before buying a particular
child restraint system, make sure it fits your car
seat and seat belts, and fits your child. Follow all
the instructions provided by the manufacturer
when installing the child restraint system.
