Hyundai Elantra 2024 Owner's Manual page 45

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.
Child Restraint System
(CRS)
Children always in the rear
WARNING
Always properly restrain children in the
rear seats of the vehicle. Children of all
ages are safer when restrained in the rear
seat. A child riding in the front passenger
seat can be forcefully struck by an
inflating airbag resulting in serious injury
or death.
Children under age 13 should always ride
in the rear seats and must always be
properly restrained to minimize the risk of
injury in a collision, sudden stop, or
sudden maneuver.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat. Even with
airbags, children can be seriously
injured or killed. Children too large for a
Child Restraint System must use the seat
belts provided.
All 50 states have child restraint laws that
require children to travel in approved
Child Restraint Systems.
The laws governing the age or height/
weight restrictions at which seat belts can
be used instead of Child Restraint System
differs among states, so you should be
aware of the specific requirements where
you are travelling.
Child Restraint Systems must be properly
placed and installed in the rear seat. Use a
commercially available Child Restraint
System that meets the requirements of
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS 213).
Child Restraint Systems are generally
designed to be secured in a vehicle seat
by a lap/shoulder seat belt, or by a LATCH
system in the rear seats of the vehicle.
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