Periodic Inspection; Care Of Seat Belts; When To Replace Seat Belts - Hyundai Accent 2010 Owner's Manual

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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 sit-
ting 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.
!
WARNING:
Sitting in a reclined position or lying
down when your vehicle is in motion
can be dangerous. 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 ve-
hicle is in motion, have the seatback
upright. Then sit back in the seat and
wear your seat belt properly. See
page 1-30.
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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.
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WARNING:
When you return the rear seatback to
its upright position after the rear
seatback was folded down, be care-
ful not to damage the seat belt web-
bing or buckle. Be sure that the web-
bing or buckle does not get caught
or pinched in the rear seat.
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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Periodic Inspection

It is recommended that all seat belts be
inspected periodically for wear or dam-
age of any kind. Parts of the system
that are damaged should be replaced
as soon as possible.
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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.
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When to Replace Seat Belts

Entire in-use seat belt assembly or
assemblies should be replaced if the
vehicle has been involved in an acci-
dent. This should be done even if no
damage is visible. Additional questions
concerning seat belt operation should
be directed to your Hyundai Dealer.
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