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Transporting an injured person
A seat belt should be used when an
injured person is being transported.
Consult a physician for specific recom-
mendations.
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.
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 air
bags) is greatly reduced by reclining your
seatback.
To reduce the chance of injuries in the
event of an accident and to achieve the
maximum effectiveness of the restraint
system, all passengers should be sitting
up and the front and rear seats should be
in an upright position when the car is
moving.
A seat belt cannot provide proper protec-
tion if the person is lying down in the rear
seat or if the front or rear seats are in a
reclined position.
Care of Seat Belts
Seat belt systems should never be disas-
sembled 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.
Periodic inspection
All seat belts should be inspected peri-
odically for wear or damage of any kind.
Any damaged parts should be replaced
as soon as possible by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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 assem-
blies should be replaced if the vehicle
has been involved in an accident. This
should be done even if no damage is vis-
ible. Additional questions concerning
seat belt operation should be directed to
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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Always make sure children are
wearing their seat belts and that
they are properly adjusted before
driving.
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NEVER allow the shoulder belt to
contact the child’s neck or face.
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Do not allow more than one child
to use a single seat belt.
WARNING
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NEVER ride with a reclined seat-
back when the vehicle is moving.
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Riding with a reclined seatback
increases your chance of serious
or fatal injuries in the event of a
collision or sudden stop.
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Drivers and passengers should
always sit well back in their seats,
properly belted, and with the
seatbacks upright.
WARNING
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