Child Restraint System (CRS)

Children Always in the Rear

WARNING

Always properly restrain children in the vehicle. Children of all ages are safer when restrained in the rear seat. Riding in the front passenger seat may cause children to be seriously injured or killed by the inflating airbag.

Children under 13 should always ride in the rear seats and should always be properly secured to minimize the risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop, or sudden maneuver.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats than in the front. Even with airbags, children can be seriously injured or killed. Children who are too large for a child restraint system should use the seat belts provided.

All 50 states have child restraint laws that require children to travel in certified child restraint systems.

Laws governing age or height/weight limits under which seat belts may be used instead of a child restraint system differ between states, so you should know the specific requirements in your state and where you are traveling.

Child restraint systems must be properly positioned and installed in the rear seat. You must use a commercially available child restraint system that meets the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 213) requirements.

Child restraint systems are generally designed to be secured to the vehicle seat with the lap belt portion of the lap/shoulder seat belt, or with the LATCH system on the rear seats of the vehicle.

Child Restraint System (CRS)

Infants and toddlers must be secured in an appropriate rear-facing or forward-facing CRS that is first properly installed on the vehicle seat. Read and follow the installation and use instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system.

WARNING

An improperly installed child restraint system may increase the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH in the event of an accident. Always observe the following precautions when using a child restraint system:

• NEVER install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat.
• Always securely attach the child restraint to the rear seat of the vehicle.
• Always follow the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions for installation and use.
• Always properly secure the child in the child restraint.
• If the vehicle headrest prevents proper installation of the child restraint (as described in the child restraint system manual), the headrest of the corresponding seat must be adjusted or removed completely.
• Do not use a car bed or child seat that hooks over the seatback; it may not provide proper protection in an accident.
• After an accident, have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer inspect the child restraint system, seat belts, tether anchors and lower anchors.