1- 20 FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
B160C01A-AAT Keep Belts Clean and Dry Seat belts should be kept clean and dry. If belts become dirty, they can becleaned by using a mild soap solution and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong detergents or abrasives should not beused because they may damage and weaken the fabric. B160D01A-AAT When to Replace Seat Belts Entire in-use seat belt assembly or assemblies should be replaced if thevehicle has been involved in an acci- dent. This should be done even if no damage is visible. Additional ques-tions concerning seat belt operation should be directed to your Hyundai Dealer.
B160A01A-AAT CARE OF SEAT BELTS 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.
This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the ve-hicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit back in the seat and wear your seat belt properly.See page 1-21.
B160B01A-AAT Periodic Inspection It is recommended that all seat belts be inspected periodically for wear ordamage of any kind. Parts of the sys- tem that are damaged should be re- placed as soon as possible.
WARNING:
When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after the rearseatback was folded down, be care- ful not to damage the seat belt web- bing or buckle. Be sure that thewebbing or buckle does not get caught or pinched in the rear seat.!
B150G01A-AAT Do Not Lie Down To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident and to achievemaximum effectiveness of the restraint system, all passengers should be sit- ting up and the front seats should be inan upright position when the car is moving. A seat belt cannot provide proper protection if the person is lyingdown in the rear seat or if the front seat is in a reclined position.
WARNING:
Sitting in a reclined position or ly- ing down when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your seat belts can'tdo their job when you're reclined. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against yourbody. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving serious neck or other in-juries. The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up overyour abdomen. The belt forces would be applied there, not at your strong pelvic bones.
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o Do not tamper with or discon-
nect SRS wiring, or other com- ponents of the SRS system. Do-ing so could result in injury, due to accidental firing of the airbags or by rendering the SRS inopera-tive.
o If components of the airbag sys-
tem must be discarded, or if thevehicle must be scrapped, cer- tain safety precautions must be observed. Your Hyundai dealerknows these precautions and can give you the necessary informa- tion. Failure to follow these pre-cautions and procedures could increase the risk of personal in- jury.
o If you sell your vehicle, make certain that this manual is trans-ferred to the new owner.
o If your car was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water onflooring, you shouldn't try to startengine; have the car towed to authorized Hyundai dealer.B240D01JM-AAT Additional Safety Precautions oNever let passengers ride in the cargo area (trunk) or on top of a folded-down back seat. All occu-
pants should sit upright, fully back in their seats with their seat belts on and their feet on the floor.
o Passengers should not move out of or change seats while the ve- hicle is moving. A passenger who
is not wearing a seat belt during a crash or emergency stop can be thrown against the inside of thevehicle, against other occupants, or out of the vehicle.
o Each seat belt is designed to restrain one occupant. If more
than one person uses the sameseat belt, they could be seriouslyinjured or killed in a collision.
o Do not use any accessories onseat belts. Devices claiming to im-
prove occupant comfort or reposi- tion the seat belt can reduce the protection provided by the seat beltand increase the chance of serious injury in a crash. o
Passengers should not placehard or sharp objects between themselves and the airbags. Car-
rying hard or sharp objects on your lap or in your mouth can result in injuries if an airbag inflates.
o Keep occupants away from the airbag covers. All occupants should
sit upright, fully back in their seats with their seat belts on and their feet on the floor. If occupants are too close to the airbag covers, theycould be injured if the airbags in- flate.
o Do not attach or place objects onor near the airbag covers. Any
object attached to or placed on the front or side impact airbag covers could interfere with the proper op- eration of the airbags.
o Do not modify the front seats. Modification of the front seats could interfere with the operation of thesupplemental restraint system sens- ing components or side impact airbags.
