Care Of Seat Belts; Height Adjustable Front Seat Shoulder Belt; Periodic Inspection; When To Replace Seat Belts - Hyundai Santa Fe 2002 Owner's Manual

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, re-
ceiving serious neck or other injuries.
The lap belt can't do its job either. In a
crash the belt could go up over your abdo-
men. The belt forces would be applied
there, not at your pelvic bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is
in motion, have the seatback upright.
Then sit back in the seat and wear your
seat belt properly. See page 1-16.
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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 hard-
ware 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.
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FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
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Periodic Inspection

It is recommended that all seat belts be in-
spected periodically for wear or damage 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 accident. This should be done
even if no damage is visible. Additional ques-
tions concerning seat belt operation should be
directed to your Hyundai Dealer.
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HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEAT
SHOULDER BELT
You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt
anchor to one of the 4 positions.
If the height of the adjusting seat belt is too
near your neck, you will not be getting the
most effective protection. The shoulder por-
tion should be adjusted so that it lies across
your chest and midway over your shoulder
nearest the door and not your neck.
To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor,
lower or raise the height adjuster into an
appropriate position. To raise the height ad-
juster, pull it up. To lower it, push it down while
pressing the height adjuster button.
Release the button to lock the anchor into
position. Try sliding the release button to
make sure that it has locked into the position.
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