Hyundai Santa Fe: Care of seat belts
Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition, care should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hardware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors or other abuse.
WARNING - Pinched seat belt
Make sure that the webbing and/or buckle does not get caught or pinched in the rear seat when returning the rear seatback to its upright position. A caught or pinched webbing/ buckle may become damaged and could fail during a collision or sudden stop resulting in serious injury or death.
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
Entire in-use 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. Additional questions concerning seat belt operation should be directed to an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
Do not lie down
To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident and to achieve maximum
effectiveness of the restraint system, all passengers should be sitting up and the
front and rear seats should b ...
Child restraint system
Children riding in the car should sit in the rear seat and must always be properly
restrained to minimize the risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden
maneuver. According to accident s ...
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Speed-dependent steering wheel resistance
Speed-dependent power steering increases the steering wheel resistance in
pace with the vehicle's speed, which can help give the driver an enhanced feeling
of control and stability. Steering is stif ...
Moving the second row seats forward/rearward
(Option/accessory)
In vehicles with 6 or 7 seats*, the seats in the second row can be moved forward
or rearward individually to help adapt legroom for passengers in the second and
third rows. The se ...
Loading the bicycle holder
The greater the distance between the load and the bicycle holder, the greater
the load on the hitch and on the vehicle.
Keep the following points in mind:
Mount the heaviest bicycle closest to the ...