Seat Belts; Seat Belt Safety Precautions - Hyundai SX2 Owner's Manual

Seat belts

This section describes how to use the seat
belts properly. It also describes some of
the things not to do when using seat belts.

Seat belt safety precautions

Always fasten your seat belt and make
sure all passengers have fastened their
seat belts before starting any trip. Airbags
are designed to supplement the seat belt
as an additional safety device, not a
replacement. Most countries require all
vehicle occupants to wear seat belts.
WARNING
Seat belts must be used by ALL
passengers whenever the vehicle is
moving. To prevent serious injury or
death:
• Children under the age of 13 should be
properly restrained in the rear seats.
• Never allow children to ride in the front
passenger seat, unless the airbag is
deactivated. If a child is seated in the
front passenger seat, move the seat as
far back as possible. And the child must
always be restrained in the seat
properly.
• NEVER allow an infant or child to be
carried on an occupant's lap.
• NEVER ride with the seatback reclined
when the vehicle is moving.
• Do not allow children to share a seat or
seat belt.
• Do not wear the shoulder belt under
your arm or behind your back.
• Do not use the seat belt if it is twisted. A
twisted seat belt will not protect you
properly in a collision.
• Do not use a seat belt if the webbing or
hardware is damaged.
• Do not latch the seat belt into the
buckles intended for other seating
positions.
• Never unfasten the seat belt whilst
driving. This may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in a collision.
• Make sure there is nothing in the buckle
that could interfere with the seat belt
latch mechanism from fastening
securely.
• Never modify seatbelt or install devices
that may prevent seatbelt assembly
from removing slack.
• Do not use a seat belt if the webbing or
hardware is damaged. We recommend
that the seat belt be replaced by a
HYUNDAI authorised repairer.
WARNING
Damaged seat belts and seat belt
assemblies do not operate properly.
Always replace:
• Frayed, contaminated, or damaged
webbing.
• Damaged hardware.
• The entire seat belt assembly after it
has been worn in an accident, even if
damage to webbing or assembly is not
apparent.
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