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 states require all vehicle occupants wear seat belts.

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.

  • NEVER wear a seat belt over fragile objects. If there is a sudden stop or impact, the seat belt can damage it.

  • 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 while 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. Have the seat belt replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

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 a crash, even if damage to webbing or assembly is not apparent.