Hyundai 2010 Sonata, Owner'S Manual

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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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WARNING:
Riding with a reclined seatback in-
creases your chance of serious or fatal
injuries in the event of a collision or
sudden stop. The protection of your
restraint system (seat belts and airbags)
is greatly reduced by reclining your seat.
Seat belts must be snug against your
hips and chest to work properly. The
more the seatback is reclined, the greater
the chance that an occupant's hips will
slide under the lap belt causing serious
internal injuries or the occupant's neck
could strike the shoulder belt. Drivers
and passengers should always sit well
back in their seats, properly belted (see
page 1-25), and with the seatbacks up-
right.
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B150E01A-AAT
Injured Person
A seat belt should be used when an injured
person is being transported. When this is
necessary, you should consult a physician
for recommendations.
B150F01A-AAT
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.
B150G02A-AAT
Do Not Lie Down
To reduce the chance of injuries in the
event of an accident and to achieve
maximum effectiveness of the restraint
system, all passengers should be sitting
up and the front seats should be in an
upright position when the car is moving. A
seat belt cannot provide proper protection
if the person is lying down in the rear seat
or if the front seat is in a reclined position.
B150D01A-AAT
Pregnant Women
The use of a seat belt is recommended for
pregnant women to lessen the chance of
injury in an accident. When a seat belt is
used, the lap belt portion should be placed
as low and snugly as possible on the hips,
not across the abdomen. For specific
recommendations, consult a physician.
B150C02A-AAT
Larger Children
Children who are too large for child restraint
systems should always occupy the rear
seat and use the available lap/shoulder
belts. The lap portion should be fastened
snug on the hips and as low as possible.
Check belt fit periodically. A child's
squirming could put the belt out of position.
Children are afforded the most safety in the
event of an accident when they are
restrained by a proper restraint system in
the rear seat. If a larger child (over age 13)
must be seated in the front seat, the child
should be securely restrained by the
available lap/shoulder belt and the seat
should be placed in the rearmost position.
Children under the age of 13 should be
restrained securely in the rear seat. NEVER
place a child under the age of 13 in the front
seat. NEVER place a rear facing child seat
in the front seat of a vehicle.