Hyundai Getz 2004 Owner's Manual page 34

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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 provide
proper protection 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 ly-
ing 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
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 1-22.
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.
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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
webbing or buckle does not get
caught or pinched in the rear seat.
FEATURES OF YOUR HYUNDAI
B160B01A-AAT
Periodic Inspection
It is recommended that all seat belts
be inspected periodically for wear or
damage of any kind. Parts of the sys-
tem that are damaged should be re-
placed as soon as possible.
B160C01A-AAT
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.
B160D01A-AAT
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 ques-
tions concerning seat belt operation
should be directed to your Hyundai
Dealer.
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