FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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Infant or Small Child
Some countries require the use of child restraint
systems for infants and small children. Whether
this is required by law or not, it is strongly
recommended that a child restraint seat or infant
restraint system be used for infants or small
children weighing less than 18 kilograms (40
pounds).
NOTE:
Small children are best protected in an acci-
dent when properly restrained by a child
restraint system.
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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 posi-
tion. 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. Chil-
dren 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.
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Injured Person
A seat belt should be used when an injured
person is being transported. When this is neces-
sary, you should consult a physician for recom-
mendations.
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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.
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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 operate properly if the person is lying
down in the rear seat or if the front seat is in a
reclined position.
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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 physi-
cian.
WARNING:
Sitting in a reclined position or lying down
when your vehicle is in motion can be dan-
gerous. Even if you buckle up, your seat belts
can't do their job when you're reclined.
The shoulder belt can't do its job because it
won't be against your body. Instead, it will be
in front of you. In a crash you could go into it
with great force, receiving serious neck or
other injuries.
The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash
the belt could go up over your abdomen. The
belt forces would be applied there, not at your
strong pelvic bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit
well back in the seat and wear your seat belt
properly. See page 1-21.
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CARE OF SEAT BELTS
Seat belt systems should never be disassem-
bled 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.
WARNING:
When you return the rear seatback to its
upright position after the rear seatback was
folded down, be careful not to damage the
seat belt webbing or buckle. Be sure that the
webbing or buckle does not get caught or
pinched in the rear seat.
