Safety precautions when using seat belts (Hyundai Accent LC)

Seat belts must be worn by the driver and all adult passengers at all times, as well as children large enough to be properly restrained.

Following basic safety precautions can minimize the risk of serious injury in the event of a traffic accident.

Infants and young children

In some countries, the use of child seats is mandatory for transporting infants and young children in a car. Whether or not required by law, the use of a child seat or restraint device is strongly recommended for infants and young children weighing less than 18 kg.

Older children

Children who are too small for child seats should be seated in the rear seats and secured with a combination lap/shoulder belt. The lap/shoulder belt should be pulled tight and positioned so that it passes below the abdomen and is positioned below the top of the pelvic bone. Check the belt tension periodically. If an older child (over 13 years of age) is in the front passenger seat, he or she should be securely fastened with a seat belt. Under no circumstances should a child be allowed to stand on the seat or sit on your lap.

In the event of a traffic accident, the safest place for children is in a child seat installed in the back seat.

Pregnant women

Pregnant women are advised to use the seat belts provided in the vehicle to reduce the risk of injury to both the woman and her unborn child in the event of a traffic accident. The lap belt should be positioned across the hips, as low as possible on the abdomen, and tightened as tightly as possible, but never across the waist.

Traumatized people

When transporting injured people, seat belts must be used.

One seat belt should be used for one person at a time

Do not allow two passengers (including children) to use the same seat belt. This increases the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

Do not assume a lying position

To reduce the risk of injury and to ensure maximum effectiveness of the restraint system, all occupants must be seated and the front seatbacks must be in the most upright position when the vehicle is moving. The seat belt will not provide adequate protection if the occupant is lying down in the rear seat or if the front seatback is reclined too much.

Warning! Sitting with the backrest reclined or lying down while the vehicle is moving can be very dangerous. When the backrest of the seat is reclined, even if you are wearing a seat belt, the seat belt will not be able to do its job. The shoulder belt will not be effective because it will not be able to hold your body. Instead, it will be positioned in front of you. In the event of an accident, it will cut into you, which can lead to serious injuries to the neck area or other consequences. The lap belt will also not be effective. In the event of an accident, it can cut into your abdomen instead of your hip bones. This can lead to serious internal injuries.

Warning: The seat belt provides maximum protection when the seat back is in a strictly upright position.