Care Of Seat Belts - Hyundai Tucson 2023 Owner's Manual

Seats & Safety System
Seat belt use and injured people
A seat belt should still be used when
an injured person is being transported.
Consult a physician for specific
recommendations.
One person per belt
When two people (children or adults) are
sitting together, never attempt to use a
single seat belt. This could increase the
severity of injuries in a collision.
Do not lie down
Sitting in a reclined position when the
vehicle is moving, can be dangerous.
Even when buckled up, the protections
of your restraint system (seat belts and/
or airbags) is greatly reduced by reclining
your seatback.
Seat belts must be snug against your
hips and chest to work properly.
During a collision, you could be thrown
into the seat belt, causing neck or other
injuries.
The more the seat back is reclined, the
greater the chance for the passenger's
hips to slide under the lap belt or the
passenger's neck to strike the shoulder
belt.
WARNING
Never ride with a reclined seatback
when the vehicle is moving.
Do not ride with a reclined seatback.
It may increase your chance of serious
or fatal injuries in the event of a
collision or sudden stop.
Have the driver and all passengers
always sit well back in their seats,
properly belted, and with the
seatbacks upright.
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Care of Seat Belts

Seat belt systems should never be
disassembled or modified.
Periodic inspection
All seat belts should be inspected
periodically for wear or damage of any
kind. Any damaged parts should be
replaced as soon as possible.
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.
When to replace seat belts
The entire 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. Consult an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer for assistance.