Get Safety features of your vehicle Guide for Kia Ceed SUV Second Generation (2013-2018)

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Safety features of your vehicle

Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

• Front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

• Driver position memory system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

• Rear seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

• Seat belt warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

• Lap/shoulder belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

• Pre-tensioner seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

• Seat belt precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

• Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

• Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Airbag-supplemental restraint system. . . . . . . . . 3-42

• Do not install a child restraint on the front

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passenger’s seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44

• Air bag warning and indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45

• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47

• Driver’s and passenger’s front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50

• Side impact air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55

• Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56

• SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63

• Additional safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64

• Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65

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Safety features of your vehicle

SEAT

Driver’s seat

(1) Seat adjustment, forward/backward

(2) Seatback recliner

(3) Seat adjustment, height

(4) Lumber support*

(5) Seat warmer*

(6) Headrest adjustment

(7) Walk-in seat

(for 3 door vehicle only)

■ Type A

Front passenger seat

(8) Seat adjustment, forward/backward

(9) Seatback recliner

■ Type B

(10) Seat adjustment, height*

(11) Lumber support*

(12) Seat warmer*

(13) Walk-in seat

(for 3 door vehicle only)

(14) Headrest adjustment

Rear seat

(15) Armrest*

(16) Headrest adjustment

(17) Split folding rear seat

* : if equipped

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Safety features of your vehicle

WARNING - Loose objects

WARNING - Driver respon-

sibility for front seat pas-

senger

WARNING - Driver’s seat

• Never attempt to adjust seat

while the vehicle is moving. This

could result in loss of control,

and an accident causing death,

serious injury, or property dam-

age.

Loose objects in the driver’s foot

area could interfere with the opera-

tion of the foot pedals, possibly

causing an accident. Do not place

anything under the front seats.

Riding in a vehicle with a front seat-

back reclined could lead to serious

or fatal injury in an accident. If a

front seat is reclined during an

accident, the occupant’s hips may

slide under the lap portion of the

seat belt applying great force to the

unprotected abdomen. Serious or

fatal internal injuries could result.

The driver must advise the front

passenger to keep the seatback in

an upright position whenever the

vehicle is in motion.

• Do not allow anything to interfere

with the normal position of the

seatback. Storing items against a

seatback or in any other way

interfering with proper locking of

a seatback could result in serious

or fatal injury in a sudden stop or

collision.

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NOTICE

If you have a collision accident, the front

seat may be damaged.

In this case we recommend that you

have a seat system checked by an

authorized Kia dealer.

• Always drive and ride with your

seatback upright and the lap por-

tion of the seat belt snug and low

across the hips. This is the best

position to protect you in case of

an accident.

WARNING

Do not use a sitting cushion that

reduces friction between the seat

and passenger. The passenger's

hips may slide under the lap por-

tion of the seat belt during an acci-

dent or a sudden stop. Serious or

fatal internal injuries could result

because the seat belt can't operate

normally.

• In order to avoid unnecessary

and perhaps severe air bag

injuries, always sit as far back as

possible from the steering wheel

while maintaining comfortable

control of the vehicle. It is recom-

mended that your chest is at least

250 mm (10 inches) away from

the steering wheel.

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Safety features of your vehicle

WARNING - Rear seatbacks

WARNING

• The rear seatback must be

securely latched. If not, passen-

gers and objects could be thrown

forward resulting in serious

injury or death in the event of a

sudden stop or collision.

After adjusting the seat, always

check that it is securely locked into

place by attempting to move the

seat forward or backward without

using the lock release lever.

Sudden or unexpected movement

of the driver's seat could cause you

to lose control of the vehicle result-

ing in an accident.

• Luggage and other cargo should

be laid flat in the cargo area. If

objects are large, heavy, or must

be piled, they must be secured.

Under no circumstances should

cargo be piled higher than the

seatbacks. Failure to follow these

warnings could result in serious

injury or death in the event of a

sudden stop, collision or rollover.

OJD032002

Front seat

WARNING

• Use extreme caution so that

hands or other objects are not

caught in the seat mechanisms

while the seat is moving.

Manual adjustment

Forward and backward

To move the seat forward or backward:

1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up

and hold it.

2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.

• No passenger should ride in the

cargo area or sit or lie on folded

seatbacks while the vehicle is

moving. All passengers must be

properly seated in seats and

restrained properly while riding.

• Do not put a cigarette lighter on

the floor or seat. When you oper-

ate the seat, gas may gush out of

the lighter and cause fire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the

seat is locked in place.

• Use extreme caution when picking

small objects trapped under the

seats or between the seat and the

center console. Your hands might

be cut or injured by the sharp

edges of the seat mechanism.

Adjust the seat before driving, and make

sure the seat is locked securely by trying

to move forward and backward without

using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not

locked properly.

• When resetting the seatback to

the upright position, make sure it

is securely latched by pushing it

forward and backwards.

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OJD032003

OJD032004

OJD032055

Seatback angle

Seat cushion height (if equipped)

To change the height of the seat cushion,

push the lever upwards or downwards.

Lumbar support (if equipped)

Turn the control knob forward or rearward

to move the seatback to the desired

angle.

The lumbar support can be adjusted by

pressing the lumbar support switch on

the side of the seat.

• To lower the seat cushion, push down

the lever several times.

1. Press the front portion of the switch to

increase support, or the rear portion of

the switch, to decrease support.

• To raise the seat cushion, pull up the

lever several times.

2. Release the switch once it reaches the

desired position.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Automatic adjustment (if equipped)

CAUTION

The driver’s seat can be adjusted by

using the control switches located on the

outside of the seat cushion. Before driv-

ing, adjust the seat to the proper position

so as to easily control the steering wheel,

pedals and switches on the instrument

panel.

• The power seat is driven by an

electric motor. Stop operating

once the adjustment is complet-

ed. Excessive operation may

damage the electrical equipment.

• When in operation, the power

seat consumes a large amount of

electrical power. To prevent

unnecessary charging system

drain, don’t adjust the power seat

longer than necessary while the

engine is not running.

WARNING

The power seat is operable with the

ignition OFF.

OJD032005

Therefore, children should never be

left unattended in the car.

Forward and rearward

• Do not operate two or more power

seat control switches at the same

time. Doing so may result in

power seat motor or electrical

component malfunction.

1. Push the control switch forward or

rearward to move the seat to the

desired position.

2. Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

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Safety features of your vehicle

OJD032006

OJD032007

OJD032008

Seatback angle

Seat cushion height (if equipped)

Lumbar support (if equipped)

1. Push the control switch forward or

rearward to move the seatback to the

desired angle.

1. Pull the front portion of the control

switch up to raise or down to lower the

front part of the seat cushion. Pull the

rear portion of the control switch up to

raise or down to lower the rear part of

the seat cushion.

The lumbar support can be adjusted by

pressing the lumbar support switch on

the side of the seat.

2. Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

1. Press the front portion of the switch to

increase support, or the rear portion of

the switch, to decrease support.

2. Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

2. Release the switch once it reaches the

desired position.

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Storing positions into memory using

the buttons on the door

Storing driver’s seat positions

1. Shift the shift lever into P or N (for

Automatic transaxle) or Neutral (for

manual transaxle) while the engine

start/stop button is ON or ignition

switch ON.

WARNING

Never attempt to operate the driver

position memory system while the

vehicle is moving.

This could result in loss of control,

and an accident causing death,

serious injury, or property damage.

2. Adjust the driver’s seat comfortable for

the driver.

3. Press SET button on the control panel.

The system will beep once.

OJD032054

4. Press one of the memory buttons (1 or

2) within 5 seconds after pressing the

SET button. The system will beep

twice when memory has been suc-

cessfully stored.

Driver position memory system

(if equipped, for automatic seat)

A driver position memory system is pro-

vided to store and recall the driver seat

position with a simple button operation.

By saving the desired position into the

system memory, different drivers can

reposition the driver seat based upon

their driving preference. If the battery is

disconnected, the position memory will

be erased and the driving position should

be restored in the system.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Recalling positions from memory

Easy access function (if equipped)

1. Shift the shift lever into P or N (for

Automatic transaxle) or Neutral (for

manual transaxle) while the engine

start/stop button is ON or ignition

switch ON.

The system will move the driver's seat

automatically as follows:

• Without smart key system

- It will move the driver’s seat rearward

when the ignition key is removed and

front driver’s door is opened.

2. To recall the position in the memory,

press the desired memory button (1 or

2).The system will beep once, then the

driver’s seat will automatically adjust to

the stored position.

- It will move the driver’s seat forward

when the ignition key is inserted.

• With smart key system

- It will move the driver’s seat rearward

when the engine start/stop button is

changed to the OFF position and front

driver’s door is opened.

Adjusting the control switch for the dri-

ver’s seat while the system is recalling

the stored position will cause the move-

ment to stop and move in the direction

that the control switch is moved.

OPA039052

Headrest

The driver's and front passenger's seats

are equipped with a headrest for the

occupant's safety and comfort.

- It will move the driver’s seat forward

when the engine start/stop button is

changed to the ACC or START posi-

tion.

The headrest not only provides comfort

for the driver and front passenger, but

also helps protect the head and neck in

the event of a collision.

WARNING

Use caution when recalling the

adjustment memory while sitting in

the vehicle. Push the seat position

control switch to the desired posi-

tion immediately if the seat moves

too far in any direction.

You can activate or deactivate this feature.

Refer to "User settings" in section 4.

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WARNING

• For maximum effectiveness in

case of an accident, the headrest

should be adjusted so the middle

of the headrest is at the same

height of the center of gravity of

an occupant's head. Generally,

the center of gravity of most peo-

ple's head is similar with the

height of the top of their eyes.

Also, adjust the headrest as close

to your head as possible. For this

reason, the use of a cushion that

holds the body away from the

seatback is not recommended.

OJD032009

OJD032010

Forward and rearward adjustment

(if equipped)

Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the

desired position (1). To lower the head-

rest, push and hold the release button (2)

on the headrest support and lower the

headrest to the desired position (3).

The headrest may be adjusted forward to

4 different positions by pulling the head-

rest forward to the desired detent. To

adjust the headrest to it’s furthest rear-

wards position, pull it fully forward to the

farthest position and release it. Adjust the

headrest so that it properly supports the

head and neck.

• Do not operate the vehicle with

the headrests removed as severe

injury to the occupants may

occur in the event of an accident.

Headrests may provide protec-

tion against neck injuries when

properly adjusted.

• Do not adjust the headrest posi-

tion of the driver's seat while the

vehicle is in motion.

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■ Type A

OJD033069

OJD033068

■ Type B

OYFH034205

CAUTION

If you recline the seatback towards

the front with the head restraint and

seat cushion raised, the head

restraint may come in contact with

the sunvisor or other parts of the

vehicle.

OJD033070

OJD033071

Removal and installation

To remove the headrest:

To reinstall the headrest :

1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the holes

while pressing the release button (1).

2. Recline the seatback (4) with the

recline lever or switch (3).

1. Recline the seatback (2) with the

recline lever or switch (1).

2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.

3. Adjust the headrest to the appropriate

height.

3. Press the headrest release button (3)

while pulling the headrest up (4).

WARNING

NEVER allow anyone to ride in a seat

with the headrest removed.

Always make sure the headrest

locks into position after reinstalling

and adjusting it properly.

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✽

NOTICE

WARNING - Seat warmer

burns

With the seat warmer switch in ON

position, the heating system in the seat

turns off or on automatically depending

on the seat temperature.

Passengers should use extreme

caution when using seat warmers

due to the possibility of excess

heating or burns. The occupants

must be able to feel if the seat is

becoming too warm and to turn the

seat warmer off. The seat warmer

may cause burns even at low tem-

peratures, especially if used for

long periods of time.

CAUTION - Seat damage

• When cleaning the seats, do not

use an organic solvent such as

paint thinner, benzene, alcohol

and gasoline. Doing so may dam-

age the surface of the heater or

seats.

OJD032012

In particular, the driver must exer-

cise extreme care for the following

types of passengers:

Seat warmer (if equipped)

• To prevent overheating the seat

warmer, do not place anything on

the seats that insulates against

heat, such as blankets, cushions

or seat covers on the seats while

the seat warmer is in operation.

The seat warmer is provided to warm the

front seats during cold weather. With the

ignition switch in the ON position, push

either of the switches to warm the driver's

seat or the front passenger's seat.

1. Infants, children, elderly or dis-

abled persons, or hospital outpa-

tients

2. Persons with sensitive skin or

those that burn easily

3. Fatigued individuals

During mild weather or under conditions

where the operation of the seat warmer

is not needed, keep the switches in the

"OFF" position.

• Do not place heavy or sharp

objects on seats equipped with

seat warmers. Damage to the seat

warming components could occur.

4. Intoxicated individuals

• Each time you press the switch, the

temperature setting of the seat will

change as follows :

5. Individuals taking medication

that can cause drowsiness or

sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold

tablets, etc.)

OFF → HIGH (

LOW (

) → MID (

)

→

)

• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF

position whenever the ignition switch is

turned on.

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Driver’s seat

Rear Seat Entry

(For 3-door vehicle only)

To get in or get out of the rear seat, the

driver’s or front passenger’s seat should

be folded and the seat should be slide.

OJD033064E

Front passenger’s seat

OJD032013

Seatback pocket (if equipped)

The seatback pocket is provided on the

back of the front passenger’s and driver’s

seatbacks.

WARNING - Seatback

pockets

Do not put heavy or sharp objects

in the seatback pockets. In an acci-

dent they could come loose from

the pocket and injure vehicle occu-

pants.

OJD033065

1. Fold the front seatback by pulling up

the walk-in seat lever and then slide

the front seat forward.

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WARNING

• For maximum effectiveness in

case of an accident, the headrest

should be adjusted so the middle

of the headrest is at the same

height of the center of gravity of

an occupant's head. Generally,

the center of gravity of most peo-

ple's head is similar with the

height of the top of their eyes.

Also adjust the headrest as close

to your head as possible. For this

reason, the use of a cushion that

holds the body away from the

seatback is not recommended.

*

* if equipped

OJK032061

OPA039053

2. Set the belt extension guide to position

(3).

Rear seat

Headrest

3. After getting in or getting out, slide the

seat rearward while holding the seat

cushion and then push the seatback

rearward. And set the belt extension

guide to position (1) or (2).

The rear seat is equipped with headrests

in all the seating positions for the occu-

pant's safety and comfort.

• Do not operate the vehicle with

the headrests removed. Severe

injury to an occupant may occur

in the event of an accident.

Headrests may provide protec-

tion against severe neck injuries

when properly adjusted.

The headrest not only provides comfort

for passengers, but also helps protect the

head and neck in the event of a collision.

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OJD032014

OJD032015

OJD032016

Adjusting the height up and down

Removal and installation

Armrest (if equipped)

To use the armrest, pull it forward from

the seatback.

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the

desired position (1). To lower the head-

rest, push and hold the release button (2)

on the headrest support and lower the

headrest to the desired position (3).

To remove the headrest, raise it as far as

it can go then press the release button

(1) while pulling the headrest up (2).

To reinstall the headrest, put the head-

rest poles (3) into the holes while press-

ing the release button (1). Then adjust it

to the appropriate height.

WARNING

Make sure the headrest locks in

position after adjusting it to proper-

ly protect the occupants.

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Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks (or cushions) may be

folded to facilitate carrying long items or

to increase the luggage capacity of the

vehicle.

WARNING

The purpose of the fold-down rear

seatbacks (or cushions) is to allow

you to carry longer objects than

could otherwise be accommodated.

OJD032018

Never allow passengers to sit on

top of the folded down seatback

while the car is moving as this is

not a proper seating position and

no seat belts are available for use.

This could result in serious injury

or death in case of an accident or

sudden stop. Objects carried on the

folded down seatback should not

extend higher than the top of the

front seats. This could allow cargo

to slide forward and cause injury or

damage during sudden stops.

OJD032017

To fold the rear seat cushion and back

(5 Door and Wagon)

1. Set the front seatback to the upright

position and if necessary, slide the

front seat forward.

2. Lift the front portion of the seat cush-

ion up.

OJD032019

3. Lift the rear portion of the seat cush-

ion. Stand the rear seat cushion verti-

cally.

4. Pull the lock release lever (red visible).

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OJD032020

OJD032021

OJD032022

5. Remove the headrest from the rear

seatback.

7. Fold the rear seatback forward and

down firmly.

8. To use the rear seat, reposition the

headrest on the seatback and adjust it

to the desired position.

9. Lift and push the seatback backward

firmly until it clicks into place. Make

sure the seatback is locked in place

(red invisible).

6. Stow the headrest by inserting the

headrest poles into the holder on the

bottom of the seat cushion.

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OJD032023

OJD033066

OJD033067

To fold down the rear seatback

(for 3 Door):

1. Make sure the rear seat belt webbing

is in the guide to prevent the seat belt

from being damaged.

10. Return the seat cushion to the origi-

nal position by pushing down the rear

side of the seat cushion first. Make

sure the seat cushion is locked in

place.

4.Pull the lock release lever (1) and fold

the rear seatback forward and down

firmly.

If the seat belt locks after unfolding the

rear seatback, pull out the locked seat

belt, release it then pull it out again.

11. Return the rear seat belt to the prop-

er position.

2. Set the front seatback to the upright

position and if necessary, slide the

front seat forward.

3. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest

position.

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To unfold the rear seat

1. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the

seatback backward. Pull the seatback

firmly until it clicks into place. Make

sure the seatback is locked in place.

When you return the seatback to its

upright position, always be sure it has

locked into position by pushing on the

top of the seatback.

WARNING

WARNING - Cargo

When you return the rear seatback

to its upright position after being

folded down:

Cargo should always be secured to

prevent it from being thrown about

the vehicle in a collision and caus-

ing injury to the vehicle occupants.

Special care should be taken of

objects placed in the rear seats,

since those may hit the front seat

occupants in a frontal collision.

Be careful not to damage the seat

belt webbing or buckle. Do not

allow the seat belt webbing or

buckle to get caught or pinched in

the rear seat. Ensure that the seat-

back is completely locked into its

upright position by pushing on the

top of the seatback. Otherwise, in

an accident or sudden stop, the

seat could fold down and allow

cargo to enter the passenger com-

partment, which could result in

serious injury or death.

If you can not see the red line at the

bottom of folding lever, it means the

seatback is locked completely.

2. Return the rear seat belt to the proper

position.

WARNING - Cargo loading

Make sure the engine is off, the

automatic transaxle is in P (Park)

or the manual transaxle is in R

(Reverse) or 1st, and the parking

brake is securely applied whenever

loading or unloading cargo. Failure

to take these steps may allow the

vehicle to move if the shift lever is

inadvertently moved to another

position.

3. When the seatback is completely

installed, check the seatback folding

lever again.

CAUTION - Rear seat belts

When returning the rear seatbacks

to the upright position, remember

to return the rear shoulder belts to

their proper position.

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SEAT BELTS

Seat belt restraint system

(Continued)

• Avoid wearing twisted seat belts.

A twisted belt can't do its job as

well. In a collision, it could even

cut into you. Be sure the belt web-

bing is straight and not twisted.

Care should be taken to avoid con-

tamination of the webbing with pol-

ishes, oils and chemicals, and par-

ticularly battery acid.

WARNING

• For maximum restraint system

protection, the seat belts must

always be used whenever the car

is moving.

Cleaning may safely be carried out

using mild soap and water.The belt

should be replaced if webbing

becomes frayed, contaminated or

damaged. It is essential to replace

the entire assembly after it has

been worn in a severe impact even

if damage to the assembly is not

obvious. Belts should not be worn

with straps twisted. Each belt

assembly must only be used by one

occupant; it is dangerous to put a

belt around a child being carried on

the occupant's lap.

• Be careful not to damage the belt

webbing or hardware. If the belt

webbing or hardware is dam-

aged, replace it.

• Seat belts are most effective

when seatbacks are in the

upright position.

• Children age 12 and younger must

always be properly restrained in

the rear seat. Never allow children

to ride in the front passenger seat.

If a child over 12 must be seated in

the front seat, he/she must be

properly belted and the seat

should be moved as far back as

possible.

WARNING

Seat belts are designed to bear

upon the bony structure of the

body, and should be worn low

across the front of the pelvis or the

pelvis, chest and shoulders, as

applicable; wearing the lap section

of the belt across the abdominal

area must be avoided.

• Never wear the shoulder belt

under your arm or behind your

back. An improperly positioned

shoulder belt can cause serious

injuries in a crash. The shoulder

belt should be positioned midway

over your shoulder across your

collarbone.

Seat belts should be adjusted as

firmly as possible, consistent with

comfort, to provide the protection

for which they have been designed.

A slack belt will greatly reduce the

protection afforded to the wearer.

(Continued)

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If you continue not to fasten the seat belt

and you drive over 9km/h, the illuminated

warning light will start to blink until you

drive under 6km/h. (if equipped)

WARNING

• No modifications or additions

should be made by the user

which will either prevent the seat

belt adjusting devices from oper-

ating to remove slack, or prevent

the seat belt assembly from being

adjusted to remove slack.

If you continue not to fasten the seat belt

and you drive over 20km/h the seat belt

warning chime will sound for approxi-

mately 100 seconds and the correspon-

ding warning light will blink. (if equipped)

• When you fasten the seat belt, be

careful not to latch the seat belt in

buckles of other seat. It's very dan-

gerous and you may not be pro-

tected by the seat belt properly.

OAM032161L

Seat belt warning

Driver’s seat belt warning (1)

• Do not unfasten the seat belt and

do not fasten and unfasten the

seat belt repeatedly while driving.

This could result in loss of con-

trol, and an accident causing

death, serious injury, or property

damage.

As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt

warning light will illuminate for approxi-

mately 6 seconds each time you turn the

ignition switch ON regardless of belt fas-

tening.

If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened after

the ignition switch is ON, the seat belt

warning light illuminates until the belt is

fastened.

• When fastening the seat belt,

make sure that the seat belt does

not pass over objects that are

hard or can break easily.

• Make sure there is nothing in the

buckle. The seat belt may not be

fastened securely.

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■ Type A

If you continue not to fasten the seat belt

and you drive over 20km/h the seat belt

warning chime will sound for approxi-

mately 100 seconds and the correspon-

ding warning light will blink.

WARNING

Riding in an improper position

adversely affects the front passen-

ger’s seat belt warning system. It is

important for the driver to instruct

the passenger as to the proper

seating instructions as contained

in this manual.

OJD032025

■ Type B

OJD032024

Front passenger’s seat belt warning (2)

As a reminder to the front passenger, the

front passenger’s seat belt warning lights

will illuminate for approximately 6 sec-

onds each time you turn the ignition

switch ON regardless of belt fastening.

✽

NOTICE

• You can find the front passenger’s

seat belt warning light on the center

fascia panel.

• Although the front passenger seat is

not occupied, the seat belt warning

light will blink or illuminate for 6 sec-

onds.

• The front passenger's seat belt warn-

ing may operate when luggage is

placed on the front passenger seat.

If the front passenger’s seat belt is not

fastened when the ignition switch is

turned ON or if it is disconnected after

the ignition switch is turned ON, the cor-

responding seat belt warning light will

illuminate until the belt is fastened.

OJD032058

Rear passenger’s seat belt warning (3,4,5)

If the ignition switch is turned ON(engine

is not running) when the rear passen-

ger's lap/shoulder belt is not fastened,

the corresponding seat belt warning light

will illuminate until the belt is fastened.

If you continue not to fasten the seat belt

and you drive over 9km/h, the illuminated

warning light will start to blink until you

drive under 6km/h.

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■ Front seat

And then, the rear corresponding seat

belt warning light will illuminate for

approximately 35 seconds, if any of fol-

lowing occurs;

To raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1).

To lower it, push it down (3) while press-

ing the height adjuster button (2).

Release the button to lock the anchor

into position. Try sliding the height

adjuster to make sure that it has locked

into position.

- You start the engine when the rear belt

is not fastened.

- You drive over 9km/h when the rear belt

is not fastened.

- The rear belt is disconnected when

driving under 20km/h.

WARNING

• Verify the shoulder belt anchor is

locked into position at the appro-

priate height. Never position the

shoulder belt across your neck or

face. Improperly positioned seat

belts can cause serious injuries

in an accident.

If the rear seat belt is fastened, the warn-

ing light will turn off immediately.

OLM039026

Lap/shoulder belt

Height adjustment (5 Door and Wagon)

You can adjust the height of the shoulder

belt anchor to one of 4 positions for max-

imum comfort and safety.

If the rear seat belt is disconnected when

you drive over the 20km/h, the corre-

sponding seat belt warning light will blink

and warning chime will sound for 35 sec-

onds.

• Failure to replace seat belts after

an accident could leave you with

damaged seat belts that will not

provide protection in the event of

another collision leading to per-

sonal injury or death. Replace

your seat belts after being in an

accident as soon as possible.

The height of the adjusting seat belt

should not be too close to your neck.You

will not be getting the most effective pro-

tection. The shoulder portion should be

adjusted so that it lies across your chest

and midway over your shoulder near the

door and not your neck.

But, if the rear passenger's lap/shoulder

belt is/are connected and disconnected

twice within 9 seconds after the belt is

fastened, the corresponding seat belt

warning light will not operate.

To adjust the height of the seat belt

anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster

into an appropriate position.

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The seat belt automatically adjusts to the

proper length only after the lap belt por-

tion is adjusted manually so that it fits

snugly around your hips. If you lean for-

ward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will

extend and let you move around. If there

is a sudden stop or impact, however, the

belt will lock into position. It will also lock

if you try to lean forward too quickly.

1

2

B180A01NF

CAUTION

■ Rear center seat belt (if equipped)

When using the rear center seat

belt, the buckle with the “CENTER”

mark must be used.

B200A01NF

WARNING

You should place the lap belt por-

tion as low as possible and snugly

across your hips, not on your waist.

If the lap belt is located too high on

your waist, it may increase the

chance of injury in the event of a

collision. Both arms should not be

under or over the belt. Rather, one

should be over and the other under,

as shown in the illustration.

✽

NOTICE

If you are not able to pull out the seat

belt from the retractor, firmly pull the

belt out and release it. Then you will be

able to pull the belt out smoothly.

OJD032026

To fasten your seat belt:

To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the

retractor and insert the metal tab (1) into

the buckle (2). There will be an audible

"click" when the tab locks into the buckle.

Never wear the seat belt under the

arm near the door.

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When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if

the occupant tries to lean forward too

quickly, the seat belt retractor will lock

into position. In certain frontal collisions,

the pre-tensioner will activate and pull

the seat belt into tighter contact against

the occupant's body.

If the system senses excessive seat belt

tension on the driver or passenger's seat

belt when the pre-tensioner activates, the

load limiter inside the pre-tensioner will

release some of the pressure on the

affected seat belt.

A

B210A01NF

OED030300

To release the seat belt:

Pre-tensioner seat belt

The seat belt is released by pressing the

release button (A) in the locking buckle.

When it is released, the belt should auto-

matically draw back into the retractor.

WARNING

Your vehicle is equipped with driver's and

front passenger's pre-tensioner seat

belts. The purpose of the pre-tensioner is

to make sure that the seat belts fit tightly

against the occupant's body in certain

frontal collisions. The pre-tensioner seat

belts may be activated in crashes where

the frontal collision is severe enough.

For your safety, be sure that the

belt webbing is not loose or twisted

and always sit properly on your

seat.

If this does not happen, check the belt to

be sure it is not twisted, then try again.

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✽

NOTICE

WARNING

To obtain maximum benefit from a

pre-tensioner seat belt:

• When the pre-tensioner seat belts are

activated, a loud noise may be heard

and fine dust, which may appear to be

smoke, may be visible in the passenger

compartment. These are normal oper-

ating conditions and are not haz-

ardous.

• Although it is harmless, the fine dust

may cause skin irritation and should

not be breathed for prolonged peri-

ods. Wash all exposed skin areas thor-

oughly after an accident in which the

pre-tensioner seat belts were activat-

ed.

• Because the sensor that activates the

SRS air bag is connected with the pre-

tensioner seat belt, the SRS air bag

warning light on the instrument panel

will illuminate for approximately 6

seconds after the ignition switch has

been turned to the ON position, and

then it should turn off.

1. The seat belt must be worn cor-

rectly and adjusted to the proper

position. Please read and follow

all of the important information

and precautions about your vehi-

cle’s occupant safety features –

including seat belts and air bags

– that are provided in this manu-

al.

8KMB3311

The seat belt pre-tensioner system con-

sists mainly of the following components.

Their locations are shown in the illustra-

tion:

2. Be sure you and your passen-

gers always wear seat belts prop-

erly.

1. SRS air bag warning light

2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly

3. SRS control module

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Seat belt precautions

WARNING

(Continued)

CAUTION

• The pre-tensioner seat belt

assembly mechanisms become

hot during activation. Do not

touch the pre-tensioner seat belt

assemblies for several minutes

after they have been activated.

If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not

working properly, the SRS air bag

warning light will illuminate even if

there is no malfunction of the SRS

air bag. If the SRS air bag warning

light does not illuminate when the

ignition key is turned to ON, or if it

remains illuminated after illuminat-

ing for approximately 6 seconds, or

if it illuminates while the vehicle is

being driven, we recommend that

the system be inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer.

All occupants of the vehicle must

wear their seat belts at all times.

Seat belts and child restraints

reduce the risk of serious or fatal

injuries for all occupants in the

event of a collision or sudden stop.

Without a seat belt, occupants

could be shifted too close to a

deploying air bag, strike the interior

structure or be thrown from the

vehicle. Properly worn seat belts

greatly reduce these hazards.

• Do not attempt to inspect or

replace the pre-tensioner seat

belts yourself. We recommend

that the system be inspected by

an authorized Kia dealer.

• Do not attempt to service or

repair the pre-tensioner seat belt

system in any manner.

Always follow the precautions

about seat belts, air bags and occu-

pant seat contained in this manual.

• Improper handling of the pre-ten-

sioner seat belt assemblies, and

failure to heed the warnings not

to strike, modify, inspect, replace,

service or repair the pre-tensioner

seat belt assemblies may lead to

improper operation or inadvertent

activation and serious injury.

WARNING

• Pre-tensioners are designed to

operate only one time. After acti-

vation, pre-tensioner seat belts

must be replaced. All seat belts,

of any type, should always be

replaced after they have been

worn during a collision.

• Always wear the seat belts when

driving or riding in a motor vehi-

cle.

(Continued)

• If the vehicle or pre-tensioner seat

belt must be discarded, we rec-

ommend that you contact an

authorized Kia dealer.

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Infant or small child

Larger children

✽

NOTICE

You should be aware of the specific

requirements in your country. Child

and/or infant seats must be properly

placed and installed in the rear seat. For

more information about the use of these

restraints, refer to “Child restraint sys-

tem” in this section.

Children who are too large for child

restraint systems should always occupy

the rear seat and use the available

lap/shoulder belts.The lap portion should

be fastened and snugged on the hips

and as low as possible. Check if the belt

fits periodically. A child's squirming could

put the belt out of position. Children are

afforded the most safety in the event of

an accident when they are restrained by

a proper restraint system in the rear seat.

If a larger child (over age 12) must be

seated in the front seat, the child should

be securely restrained by the available

lap/shoulder belt and the seat should be

placed in the rearmost position. Children

age 12 and under should be restrained

securely in the rear seat. NEVER place a

child age 12 and under in the front seat.

NEVER place a rear facing child seat in

the front seat of a vehicle.

Small children are best protected from

injury in an accident when properly

restrained in the rear seat by a child

restraint system that meets the require-

ments of the Safety Standards of your

country. Before buying any child

restraint system, make sure that it has a

label certifying that it meets Safety

Standards of your country. The restraint

must be appropriate for your child's

height and weight. Check the label on

the child restraint for this information.

Refer to “Child restraint system” in this

section.

WARNING

Every person in your vehicle needs

to be properly restrained at all

times, including infants and chil-

dren. Never hold a child in your

arms or lap when riding in a vehi-

cle. The violent forces created dur-

ing a crash will tear the child from

your arms and throw the child

against the interior. Always use a

child restraint appropriate for your

child's height and weight.

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If the shoulder belt portion slightly touch-

es the child’s neck or face, try placing the

child closer to the center of the vehicle. If

the shoulder belt still touches their face

or neck they need to be returned to a

child restraint system.

Pregnant women

Injured person

The use of a seat belt is recommended

for pregnant women to lessen the chance

of injury in an accident. When a seat belt

is used, the lap belt portion should be

placed as low and snugly as possible on

the hips, not across the abdomen. For

specific recommendations, consult a

physician.

A seat belt should be used when an

injured person is being transported.

When this is necessary, you should con-

sult a physician for recommendations.

One person per belt

Two people (including children) should

never attempt to use a single seat belt.

This could increase the severity of

injuries in case of an accident.

WARNING - Shoulder belts

on small children

• Never allow a shoulder belt to be

in contact with a child’s neck or

face while the vehicle is in

motion.

WARNING - Pregnant

women

Pregnant women must never place

the lap portion of the safety belt

over the area of the abdomen

where the fetus is located or above

the abdomen where the belt could

crush the fetus during an impact.

Do not lie down

To reduce the chance of injuries in the

event of an accident and to achieve max-

imum effectiveness of the restraint sys-

tem, all passengers should be sitting up

and the front seats should be in an

upright position when the car is moving.

A seat belt cannot provide proper protec-

tion if the person is lying down in the rear

seat or if the front seat is in a reclined

position.

• If seat belts are not properly worn

and adjusted on children, there is

a risk of death or serious injury.

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WARNING

Periodic inspection

Care of seat belts

It is recommended that all seat belts be

inspected periodically for wear or dam-

age of any kind. Any damaged parts

should be replaced as soon as possible.

Seat belt systems should never be disas-

sembled 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.

Riding with a reclined seatback

increases your chance of serious

or fatal injuries in the event of a col-

lision or sudden stop. The protec-

tion of your restraint system (seat

belts and air bags) is greatly

reduced by reclining your seat.

Seat belts must be snug against

your hips and chest to work proper-

ly. The more the seatback is

reclined, the greater the chance

that an occupant's hips will slide

under the lap belt causing serious

internal injuries or the occupant's

neck could strike the shoulder belt.

Drivers and passengers should

always sit well back in their seats,

properly belted, and with the seat-

backs upright.

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.

WARNING

When you return the rear seatback

to its upright position after the rear

seatback was folded down, be care-

ful not to damage the seat belt web-

bing or buckle. Be sure that the

webbing or buckle does not get

caught or pinched in the rear seat.

A seat belt with damaged webbing

or buckle will not be as strong and

could possibly fail during a colli-

sion or sudden stop, resulting in

serious injury. If the webbing or

buckles are damaged, get them

replaced immediately.

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. We recommend that you con-

sult an authorized Kia dealer.

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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 statis-

tics, children are safer when properly

restrained in the rear seats than in the

front seat. Larger children not in a child

restraint should use one of the seat belts

provided.

You should be aware of the specific

requirements in your country. Child

and/or infant safety seats must be prop-

erly placed and installed in the rear seat.

You must use a commercially available

child restraint system that meets the

requirements of the Safety Standards of

your country. Child restraint systems are

designed to be secured in vehicle seats

by the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder

belt, or by a tether anchor and/or ISOFIX

anchors.

Children could be injured or killed in a

crash if their restraints are not properly

secured. For small children and babies, a

child seat or infant seat must be used.

Before buying a particular child restraint

system, make sure it fits your car seat

and seat belts, and fits your child. Follow

all the instructions provided by the man-

ufacturer when installing the child

restraint system.

WARNING

• A child restraint system must be

placed in the rear seat. Never

install a child or infant seat on the

front passenger's seat. Should an

accident occur and cause the

passenger side air bag to deploy,

it could severely injure or kill an

infant or child seated in an infant

or child seat. Thus only use a

child restraint in the rear seat of

your vehicle.

• A seat belt or child restraint sys-

tem can become very hot if it is

left in a closed vehicle on a sunny

day, even if the outside tempera-

ture does not feel hot. Be sure to

check the seat cover and buckles

before placing a child there.

• When the child restraint system

is not in use, store it in the lug-

gage area or fasten it with a seat

belt so that it will not be thrown

forward in case of a sudden stop

or an accident.

• Children may be seriously injured

or killed by an inflating air bag.

All children, even those too large

for child restraints, must ride in

the rear seat.

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WARNING

(Continued)

• Never leave children unattended

in a vehicle – not even for a short

time. The car can heat up very

quickly, resulting in serious

injuries to children inside. Even

very young children may inadver-

tently cause the vehicle to move,

entangle themselves in the win-

dows, or lock themselves or oth-

ers inside the vehicle.

• Never use an infant carrier or a

child safety seat that "hooks"

over a seatback, it may not pro-

vide adequate security in an acci-

dent.

To reduce a risk of serious or fatal

injuries:

• Children of all ages are safer

when restrained in the rear seat.

A child riding in the front passen-

ger seat can be forcefully struck

by an inflating air bag resulting in

serious or fatal injuries.

• Seat belts can become very hot,

especially when the car is parked

in direct sunlight. Always check

seat belt buckles before fasten-

ing them over a child.

• Always follow the instructions for

installation and use of the child

restraint maker.

• Never allow two children, or any

two persons, to use the same

seat belt.

• After an accident, we recommend

that the system be checked by an

authorized Kia dealer.

• Always make sure the child seat

is secured properly in the car and

your child is securely restrained

in the child seat.

• Children often squirm and repo-

sition themselves improperly.

Never let a child ride with the

shoulder belt under their arm or

behind their back. Always proper-

ly position and secure children in

the rear seat.

• If there is not enough space to

place the child restraint system

because of the driver's seat,

install the child restraint system

in the rear right seat.

• Never hold a child in your arms or

lap when riding in a vehicle. The

violent forces created during a

crash will tear the child from your

arms and throw the child against

the car’s interior.

• Never allow a child to stand-up or

kneel on the seat or floorboard of

a moving vehicle. During a colli-

sion or sudden stop, the child

can be violently thrown against

the vehicles interior, resulting in

serious injury.

• Never put a seat belt over your-

self and a child. During a crash,

the belt could press deep into the

child causing serious internal

injuries.

(Continued)

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Rearward-facing child restraint system

WARNING

WARNING - Child seat

installation

Never place a rear-facing child

restraint in the front passenger

seat, because of the danger that an

inflating passenger-side air bag

could impact the rear-facing child

restraint and kill the child.

• A child can be seriously injured

or killed in a collision if the child

restraint is not properly anchored

to the vehicle and the child is not

properly restrained in the child

restraint. Before installing the

child restraint system, read the

instructions supplied by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

CRS09

Forward-facing child restraint system

• If the seat belt does not operate

as described in this section, we

recommend that the system be

checked by an authorized Kia

dealer.

• Failure to observe this manual's

instructions regarding child

restraint system and the instruc-

tions provided with the child

restraint system could increase

the chance and/or severity of

injury in an accident.

OJD032027

Using a child restraint system

• If the vehicle headrest prevents

proper installation of a child seat

(as described in the child seat sys-

tem manual), the headrest of the

respective seating position shall

be readjusted or entirely removed.

For small children and babies, the use of

a child seat or infant seat is required. This

child seat or infant seat should be of

appropriate size for the child and should

be installed in accordance with the manu-

facturer's instructions. For safety reasons,

we recommend that the child restraint sys-

tem be used in the rear seats.

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E2MS103005

OEN036101

OEN036104

Installing a child restraint system by

lap/shoulder belt

2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch into

the buckle. Listen for the distinct “click”

sound.

3. Buckle the seat belt and allow the seat

belt to take up any slack. After installa-

tion of the child restraint system, try to

move it in all directions to be sure the

child restraint system is securely

installed.

To install a child restraint system on the

outboard or center rear seats, do the fol-

lowing:

Position the release button so that it is

easy to access in case of an emergency.

1. Place the child restraint system in the

seat and route the lap/shoulder belt

around or through the restraint, follow-

ing the restraint manufacturer’s

instructions. Be sure the seat belt web-

bing is not twisted.

If you need to tighten the belt, pull more

webbing toward the retractor. When you

unbuckle the seat belt and allow it to

retract, the retractor will automatically

revert back to its normal seated passen-

ger emergency locking usage condition.

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Child Seat Restraint Suitability for Seat Position using the Seat Belt

- For Europe

WARNING

We recommend that

a

child

Use child safety seats that have been officially approved and are appropriate for your

children. When using the child safety seats, refer to the following table.

restraint seat be installed in the

rear seat, even if the front passen-

ger's air bag ON/OFF switch is set

to the OFF position. To ensure the

safety of your child, the front pas-

senger’s air bag must be deactivat-

ed when it should be necessary to

install a child restraint seat on the

front passenger seat in exceptional

circumstances.

Seating Position

Age Group

Rear center

(if equipped)

Front passenger

Rear outboard

0 : Up to 10 kg

(0 - 9 months)

U*

U

0+ : Up to 13 kg

(0 - 2 years)

U

I : 9 kg to 18 kg

(9 months - 4 years)

II & III : 15 kg to 36 kg

(4 - 12 years)

U : Suitable for "universal" category restraints approved for use in this mass group

U* : Suitable for "universal" category restraints approved for use just in the condition of

non-height adjustable seat or the highest position of height adjustable seat.

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■ 3 Door and 5 Door

WARNING

A child can be seriously injured or

killed in a collision if the child

restraint is not properly anchored

to the car and the child is not prop-

erly restrained in the child restraint.

Always follow the child seat manu-

facturer’s instructions for installa-

tion and use.

OJD033028

■ Wagon

OJD032029

WARNING - Tether strap

1. Route the child restraint seat strap

over the seatback.

Never mount more than one child

restraint to a single tether or to a

single lower anchorage point. The

increased load caused by multiple

seats may cause the tethers or

anchorage points to break, causing

serious injury or death.

For vehicles with adjustable headrest,

route the tether strap under the head-

rest and between the headrest posts,

otherwise route the tether strap over

the top of the seatback.

2. Connect the tether strap hook to the

appropriate child restraint hook holder

and tighten to secure the seat.

OGDE032020L

Securing a child restraint seat with

“Tether Anchor” system (if equipped)

Child restraint hook holders are located

on the transverse trim behind the rear

seats (3 Door and 5 Door) or the floor

behind the rear seats (Wagon).

This symbol indicates the

position of the tether anchor.

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WARNING

WARNING - Child restraint

check

Do not install a child restraint seat

at the center of the rear seat using

the tether anchors. The tether

anchors are only provided for the

left and right outboard rear seating

positions.

Check that the child restraint sys-

tem is secure by pushing and

pulling it in different directions.

Incorrectly fitted child restraints

may swing, twist, tip or separate

causing death or serious injury.

In a crash, the child restraint seat

tether anchor attachments may not

be strong enough to secure the

child restraint seat properly in the

center of the rear seat and may

break, causing serious injury or

death.

WARNING

- Child restraint anchorage

OVI039060

Securing a child restraint system

with “ISOFIX” system and “Tether

Anchorage” system (if equipped)

• Child restraint anchorages are

designed to withstand only those

loads imposed by correctly fitted

child restraints. Under no circum-

stances are they to be used for

adult seat belts or harnesses or

for attaching other items or

equipment to the vehicle.

ISOFIX is a standardised method of fit-

ting child seats that eliminates the need

to use the standard adult seat belt to

secure the seat in the vehicle. This

enables a much more secure and posi-

tive location with the added benefit of

easier and quicker installation.

• The tether strap may not work

properly if attached somewhere

other than the correct tether

anchor.

An ISOFIX-seat may only be installed if it

has vehicle-specific or universal approval

in accordance with the requirements of

ECE-R 44.

❈ ISOFIX: International Standards Origanisation FIX

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Both rear outboard seats are equipped

with a pair of ISOFIX anchorages as well

as a corresponding top tether anchorage

on the floor behind the rear seats

(wagon) or the shelf behind the rear

seats (sedan). The ISOFIX anchorages

are located between seat cushion and

backrest, marked with the ISOFIX icon.

WARNING

• When using the vehicle's

"ISOFIX" system to install a child

restraint system in the rear seat,

all unused vehicle rear seat belt

metal latch plates or tabs must be

latched securely in their seat belt

buckles and the seat belt web-

bing must be retracted behind

the child restraint to prevent the

child from reaching and taking

hold of unretracted seat belts.

Unlatched metal latch plates or

tabs may allow the child to reach

the unretracted seat belts which

may result in strangulation and a

serious injury or death to the

child in the child restraint.

ISOFIX Anchor

Position Indicator

For installation, CRS ISOFIX connecters

have to engage with the vehicles ISOFIX

anchorages (listen for a CLICK, check

potential visual indicators on the CRS

and cross-check by pulling).

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CRS with universal approval to ECE-R

44 need to be fixed additionally with a top

tether strap connected to the correspon-

ding top tether anchorage point on the

floor behind the rear seats (wagon) or the

shelf behind the rear seats (sedan).

There are ISOFIX symbols located on

the lower portion of each side of the rear

seatbacks. These symbols indicate the

position of the lower anchors for child

restraints so equipped.

• Do not place anything around the

ISOFIX anchors. Also make sure

that the seat belt is not caught in

the ISOFIX anchors.

The installing and the use of a child-seat

has to be done according to the

installing-manual, which is added to the

ISOFIX-seat.

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To secure the child restraint seat

(Continued)

1. To engage the child restraint seat to

the ISOFIX anchor, insert the child

restraint seat latch into the ISOFIX

anchor. Listen for the audible “click”

sound.

WARNING

• Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIX-com-

patible child restraint seat only to

the appropriate locations shown

in the illustration.

• Do not install a child restraint

seat at the center of the rear seat

using the vehicle's ISOFIX

anchors. The ISOFIX anchors are

only provided for the left and

right outboard rear seating posi-

tions. Do not misuse the ISOFIX

anchors by attempting to attach a

child restraint seat in the middle

of the rear seat to the ISOFIX

anchors.

• Always follow the installation and

use instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the child restraint.

CAUTION

Do not allow the rear seat belt web-

bing to get scratched or pinched by

the ISOFIX-seat latch and ISOFIX

anchor during installation.

In a crash, the child restraint seat

ISOFIX attachments may not be

strong enough to secure the child

restraint seat properly in the cen-

ter of the rear seat and may

break, causing serious injury or

death.

2. Connect the tether strap hook to the

child restraint hook holder and tighten

to secure the seat. (Refer to the previ-

ous page.)

• Do not mount more than one

child restraint to a child restraint

lower anchorage point. The

improper increased load may

cause the anchorage points or

tether anchor to break, causing

serious injury or death.

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Child seat restraint suitability for vehicle ISOFIX positions - For Europe

Vehicle ISOFIX positions

Size Class

Fixture

Mass Group

Rear Outboard

Front Passenger

Rear Center

(Driver side)

(Passenger side)

F

G

E

ISO/L1

ISO/L2

ISO/R1

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/F2

ISO/F2X

ISO/F3

-

X

-

Carrycot

IL

0 : UP to 10kg

E

IL

0+ : UP to 13kg

D

C

D

C

B

IL

IL*

IL

IL*

IL

IL*

IUF

IL*

IUF

I : 9 to 18kg

B1

A

IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints systems of universal category approved for use in the mass group.

IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraints systems (CRS) given in the attached list. These ISOFIX CRS are those of the

"specific vehicle", "restricted" or "semi-universal" categories.

X = ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint system in this mass group and/or this size class.

IL* = ISO/R3 is able to be set up only at the foremost position of the front seats.

But ISO/R3 is not able to be set up for 3 door vehicle.

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Recommended child restraint systems – For Europe

ECE-R44

Approval No.

Mass Group

Name

Manufacturer

Type of Fixation

Group 0+

(0-13kg)

Baby Safe Plus II

Britax Römer

Rearward facing with ISOFIX adapter

E1 04301146

E1 04301133

Forward facing with vehicle

ISOFIX lower anchorage + Top Tether

Group 1

(9-18kg)

Duo Plus

Britax Römer

Forward facing with vehicle

3-point seat belt

CRS Manufacturer information

Britax Römer http://www.britax.com

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AIR BAG - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

(1) Driver’s front air bag

(2) Passenger’s front air bag

(3) Side impact air bag*

(4) Curtain air bag*

(5) Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF

switch

* : if equipped

WARNING

• Even in vehicles with air bags,

you and your passengers must

always wear the safety belts pro-

vided in order to minimize the

risk and severity of injury in the

event of a collision or rollover.

• SRS and pretensioners contain

explosive chemicals.

If scraping a vehicle without

removing SRS and pretensioners

from a vehicle, it may cause fire.

Before scraping a vehicle, we rec-

ommend that you contact an

authorized Kia dealer.

• Keep the SRS parts and wirings

away from water or any liquid. If the

SRS components are inoperative

due to exposure to water or liquids,

it may cause fire or severe injury.

❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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It is virtually impossible for you to see

the air bags inflate during an accident.

It is much more likely that you will sim-

ply see the deflated air bags hanging

out of their storage compartments after

the collision.

How does the air bag system

operate

WARNING

• To avoid severe personal injury

or death caused by deploying air

bags in a collision, the driver

should sit as far back from the

steering wheel air bag as possible

(at least 250 mm (10 inches)

away).The front passenger should

always move their seat as far

back as possible and sit back in

their seat.

• Air bags are activated (able to inflate if

necessary) only when the ignition

switch is turned to the ON or START

position.

• In order to help provide protection in a

severe collision, the air bags must

inflate rapidly. The speed of air bag

inflation is a consequence of extremely

short time in which a collision occurs

and the need to get the air bag

between the occupant and the vehicle

structures before the occupant impacts

those structures. This speed of inflation

reduces the risk of serious or life-

threatening injuries in a severe collision

and is thus a necessary part of air bag

design.

• Air bags inflate instantly in the event of

serious frontal or side collision (if

equipped with side impact air bag or

curtain air bag) in order to help protect

the occupants from serious physical

injury.

• Air bag inflates instantly in an

event of a collision, passengers

may be injured by the air bag

expansion force if they are not in

a proper position.

• There is no single speed at which the

air bags will inflate.

Generally, air bags are designed to

inflate based upon the severity of a col-

lision and its direction. These two fac-

tors determine whether the sensors

produce an electronic deployment/

inflation signal.

• Air bag inflation may cause

injuries including facial or bodily

abrasions, injuries from broken

glasses or burns.

However, air bag inflation can also

cause injuries which can include facial

abrasions, bruises and broken bones

because the inflation speed also caus-

es the air bags to expand with a great

deal of force.

• Air bag deployment depends on a

number of factors including vehicle

speed, angles of impact and the densi-

ty and stiffness of the vehicles or

objects which your vehicle hits in the

collision. The determining, factors are

not limited to those mentioned above.

• There are even circumstances

under which contact with the steer-

ing wheel air bag can cause fatal

injuries, especially if the occupant

is positioned excessively close to

the steering wheel.

• The front air bags will completely

inflate and deflate in an instant.

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Noise and smoke

Do not install a child restraint on the

front passenger’s seat

When the air bags inflate, they make a loud

noise and they leave smoke and powder in

the air inside of the vehicle. This is normal

and is a result of the ignition of the air bag

inflator. After the air bag inflates, you may

feel substantial discomfort in breathing due

to the contact of your chest with both the

seat belt and the air bag, as well as from

breathing the smoke and powder. Open

your doors and/or windows as soon as

possible after impact in order to reduce

discomfort and prevent prolonged

exposure to the smoke and powder.

Never place a rear-facing child restraint

in the front passenger’s seat. If the air

bag deploys, it would impact the rear-fac-

ing child restraint, causing serious or

fatal injury.

In addition, do not place front-facing child

restraints in the front passenger’s seat

either. If the front passenger air bag

inflates, it would cause serious or fatal

injuries to the child.

1JBH3051

■ Type A

If your vehicle is equipped with the pas-

senger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch,

you can activate or deactivate the front

passenger’s air bag when necessary.

Though smoke and powder are non-

toxic, it may cause irritation to the skin

(eyes, nose and throat, etc.). If this is the

case, wash and rinse with cold water

immediately and consult the doctor if the

symptom persists.

For more details, please refer to 3-52 page.

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■ Type B

WARNING

When the air bags deploy, the air

bag related parts in the steering

wheel and/or instrument panel

and/or in both sides of the roof rails

above the front and rear doors are

very hot. To prevent injury, do not

touch the air bag storage areas

internal components immediately

after an air bag has inflated.

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When the ignition switch is turned ON,

the warning light should illuminate for

approximately 6 seconds, then go off.

WARNING

• NEVER use a rearward facing

child restraint on a seat protected

by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of

it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to

the CHILD can occur.

Have the system checked if:

• The light does not turn on briefly when

you turn the ignition ON.

• The light stays on after illuminating for

approximately 6 seconds.

• Never put a child restraint in the

front passenger’s seat. If the front

passenger air bag inflates, it

would cause serious or fatal

injuries.

• The light comes on while the vehicle is

in motion.

• The light blinks when the ignition

switch is in ON position.

W7-147

• When children are seated in the

rear outboard seats of vehicle

equipped with curtain air bags,

be sure to install the child

restraint system as far away from

the door side as possible, and

securely lock the child restraint

system in position.

Air bag warning and indicator

Air bag warning light

The purpose of the air bag warning light

in your instrument panel is to alert you of

a potential problem with your air bag -

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

Inflation of curtain air bags could

cause serious injury or death to

an infant or child.

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CAUTION

If the passenger’s front air bag

ON/OFF switch malfunctions, the

passenger’s front air bag OFF indi-

cator will not illuminate (The pas-

senger's front air bag ON indicator

comes on and goes off after

approximately 60 seconds) and the

passenger’s front air bag will inflate

in a frontal impact even if the pas-

senger’s front air bag ON/OFF

switch is set to the OFF position.

OJD032033

OJD032034

If this occurs, we recommend that

the passenger’s front air bag

ON/OFF switch and the SRS air bag

system be inspected by an author-

ized Kia dealer.

Passenger’s front air bag

ON indicator

Passenger’s front air bag

OFF indicator

The passenger's front air bag ON indica-

tor illuminates for approximately 4 sec-

onds after the ignition switch is turned to

the ON position.

The passenger’s front air bag OFF indi-

cator illuminates for about 4 seconds

after the ignition switch is turned to the

ON position.

The passenger's front air bag ON indica-

tor also comes on when the passenger's

front air bag ON/OFF switch is set to the

ON position and goes off after approxi-

mately 60 seconds.

The passenger’s front air bag OFF indi-

cator also comes on when the passen-

ger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch is set

to the OFF position and goes off when

the passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF

switch is set to the ON position.

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The SRSCM continually monitors all ele-

ments while the ignition switch is ON to

determine if a frontal, near-frontal impact

or side impact is severe enough to require

air bag deployment or pre-tensioner seat

belt deployment.

WARNING

If any of the following conditions

occurs, this indicates a malfunction

of the SRS. We recommend that the

system be inspected by an author-

ized Kia dealer.

The SRS air bag warning light on the

instrument panel will illuminate for about

6 seconds after the ignition switch is

turned to the ON position, after which the

air bag warning light should go out.

• The light does not turn on briefly

when you turn the ignition ON.

• The light stays on after illuminat-

ing for approximately 6 seconds.

• The light comes on while the

vehicle is in motion.

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SRS components and functions

• The light blinks when the ignition

switch is in ON position.

The SRS consists of the following com-

ponents:

1. Driver's front air bag module

2. Passenger's front air bag module

3. Side air bag modules*

4. Curtain air bag modules*

5. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies

6. Air bag warning light

7. SRS control module (SRSCM)

8. Front impact sensors

9. Side impact sensors*

10. Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF

indicator

11. Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF

switch

* : if equipped

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Driver’s front air bag (1)

Driver’s front air bag (2)

Driver’s front air bag (3)

B240B01L

B240B02L

B240B03L

The air bag modules are located both in

the center of the steering wheel and in

the front passenger's panel above the

glove box. When the SRSCM detects a

sufficiently severe impact to the front of

the vehicle, it will automatically deploy

the front air bags.

Upon deployment, tear seams molded

directly into the pad covers will separate

under pressure from the expansion of the

air bags. Further opening of the covers

then allows full inflation of the air bags.

A fully inflated air bag, in combination

with a properly worn seat belt, slows the

driver's or the passenger's forward

motion, reducing the risk of head and

chest injury.

After complete inflation, the air bag

immediately starts deflating, enabling the

driver to maintain forward visibility and

the ability to steer or operate other con-

trols.

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Passenger’s front air bag

(Continued)

WARNING

• The SRS can function only when

the ignition key is in the ON posi-

tion. If the SRS air bag warning

light does not illuminate, or con-

tinuously remains on after illumi-

nating for about 6 seconds when

the ignition key is turned to the

ON position, or after the engine is

started, comes on while driving,

the SRS is not working properly.

If this occurs, we recommend

that the system be inspected by

an authorized Kia dealer.

• If an air bag deploys, there may

be a loud noise followed by a fine

dust released in the vehicle.

These conditions are normal and

are not hazardous - the air bags

are packed in this fine powder.

The dust generated during air

bag deployment may cause skin

or eye irritation as well as aggra-

vate asthma for some persons.

Always wash all exposed skin

areas thoroughly with lukewarm

water and a mild soap after an

accident in which the air bags

were deployed.

B240B05L

WARNING

• Before you replace a fuse or dis-

connect a battery terminal, turn

the ignition switch to the LOCK

position and remove the ignition

key. Never remove or replace the

air bag related fuse(s) when the

ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion. Failure to heed this warning

will cause the SRS air bag warn-

ing light to illuminate.

• Do not install or place any acces-

sories (drink holder, cassette

holder, sticker, etc.) on the front

passenger's panel above the

glove box in a vehicle with a pas-

senger's air bag. Such objects

may become dangerous projec-

tiles and cause injury if the pas-

senger's air bag inflates.

(Continued)

• When installing a container of liq-

uid air freshener inside the vehi-

cle, do not place it near the

instrument cluster nor on the

instrument panel surface.

It may become dangerous projec-

tiles and cause injury if the pas-

senger's air bag inflates.

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■ Driver’s front air bag

■ Passenger’s front air bag

WARNING

Always use seat belts and child

restraints – every trip, every time,

everyone! Air bags inflate with con-

siderable force and in the blink of

an eye. Seat belts help keep occu-

pants in proper position to obtain

maximum benefit from the air bag.

Even with air bags, improperly and

unbelted occupants can be severe-

ly injured when the air bag inflates.

Always follow the precautions

about seat belts, air bags and occu-

pant safety contained in this manu-

al.

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OJD032036

The purpose of the SRS is to provide the

vehicle's driver and/or the front passen-

ger with additional protection than that

offered by the seat belt system alone in

case of a frontal impact of sufficient

severity.

Driver's and passenger's front air

bag

Your vehicle is equipped with

a

To reduce the chance of serious or

fatal injuries and receive the maxi-

mum safety benefit from your

restraint system:

Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System

and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver

and passenger seating positions.

The indications of the system's presence

are the letters "AIR BAG" embossed on

the air bag pad cover in the steering

wheel and the passenger's side front

panel pad above the glove box.

• Never place a child in any child or

booster seat in the front seat.

• ABC – Always Buckle Children in

the back seat. It is the safest

place for children of any age to

ride.

• Front and side impact air bags

can injure occupants improperly

positioned in the front seats.

The SRS consists of air bags installed

under the pad covers in the center of the

steering wheel and the passenger's side

front panel above the glove box.

(Continued)

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(Continued)

• Move your seat as far back as

practical from the front air bags,

while still maintaining control of

the vehicle.

• Do not tamper with or disconnect

SRS wiring or other components

of the SRS system. Doing so

could result in injury, due to acci-

dental deployment of the air bags

or by rendering the SRS inopera-

tive.

• Front air bags are not intended to

deploy in side-impact, rear-

impact or rollover crashes. In

addition, front air bags will not

deploy in frontal crashes below

the deployment threshold.

• You and your passengers should

never sit or lean unnecessarily

close to the air bags. Improperly

positioned drivers and passen-

gers can be severely injured by

inflating air bags.

• A child restraint system must

never be placed in the front seat.

The infant or child could be

severely injured or killed by an air

bag deployment in case of an

accident.

• If the SRS air bag warning light

remains illuminated while the

vehicle is being driven, we rec-

ommend that the system be

inspected by an authorized Kia

dealer.

• Never lean against the door or

center console – always sit in an

upright position.

• Children age 12 and under must

always be properly restrained in

the rear seat. Never allow chil-

dren to ride in the front passen-

ger seat. If a child over 12 must

be seated in the front seat, he or

she must be properly belted and

the seat should be moved as far

back as possible.

• Air bags can only be used once –

we recommend that the system

be replaced by an authorized Kia

dealer.

• No objects should be placed over

or near the air bag modules on

the steering wheel, instrument

panel, and the front passenger's

panel above the glove box,

because any such object could

cause harm if the vehicle is in a

crash severe enough to cause

the air bags to deploy.

• The SRS is designed to deploy

the front air bags only when an

impact is sufficiently severe and

when the impact angle is less

than 30° from the forward longitu-

dinal axis of the vehicle.

Additionally, the air bags will only

deploy once. Seat belts must be

worn at all times.

(Continued)

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(Continued)

• For maximum safety protection in

all types of crashes, all occu-

pants including the driver should

always wear their seat belts

whether or not an air bag is also

provided at their seating position

to minimize the risk of severe

injury or death in the event of a

crash. Do not sit or lean unneces-

sarily close to the air bag while

the vehicle is in motion.

• The SRS air bag system must

deploy very rapidly to provide

protection in a crash. If an occu-

pant is out of position because of

not wearing a seat belt, the air

bag may forcefully contact the

occupant causing serious or fatal

injuries.

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• Sitting improperly or out of posi-

tion can result in serious or fatal

injury in a crash. All occupants

should sit upright with the seat

back in an upright position, cen-

tered on the seat cushion with

their seat belt on, legs comfort-

ably extended and their feet on

the floor until the vehicle is

parked and the ignition key is

removed.

Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF

switch (if equipped)

The passenger’s front air bag can be

deactivated by the passenger’s front air

bag ON/OFF switch if a child restraint is

installed on the front passenger's seat or

if the front passenger's seat is unoccu-

pied by a person.

To ensure the safety of your child, the

passenger’s front air bag must be deacti-

vated when it should be necessary to

install a rearward facing child seat on the

front passenger seat in exceptional cir-

cumstances.

(Continued)

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The passenger’s front air bag OFF indi-

cator ( ) will illuminate and stay on until

the passenger’s front air bag is reactivat-

ed.

✽

NOTICE

• When the passenger’s front air bag

ON/OFF switch is set to the ON position,

the passenger’s front air bag is activated

and child or infant seat should not be

installed on the front passenger seat.

• When the passenger’s front air bag

ON/OFF switch is set to the OFF posi-

tion, the passenger’s front air bag is

deactivated.

To reactivate the passenger’s front air

bag, insert the mechanical key into the

passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch

and turn it to the ON position. The pas-

senger’s front air bag OFF indicator will

go out and the passenger’s front air bag

ON indicator ( ) will illuminate for

approximately 60 seconds.

OJD032033

CAUTION

• If the passenger’s front air bag

ON/OFF switch is not working

properly, the air bag warning light

( )on the instrument panel will

illuminate.

WARNING

On some models, the front air bag

ON/OFF switch could turn by using

a similar small rigid device. Always

check the status of the front air bag

ON/OFF switch and passenger's

front air bag ON/OFF indicator.

And, the passenger's front air bag

OFF indicator ( ) will not illumi-

nate (The passenger's front air

bag ON indicator comes on and

goes off after approximately 60

seconds), the SRS Control

Module reactivates the passen-

ger’s front air bag and the pas-

senger’s front air bag will inflate

in frontal impact crashes even if

the passenger’s front air bag

ON/OFF switch is set to the OFF

position.

OJD032034

To deactivate or reactivate the passen-

ger’s front air bag:

To deactivate the passenger’s front air

bag, insert the mechanical key into the

passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch

and turn it to the OFF position.

(Continued)

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(Continued)

WARNING

If this occurs, we recommend that

the system be inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer.

• Even though your vehicle is

equipped with the passenger's

front air bag ON/OFF switch, do

not install a child restraint sys-

tem in the front passenger's seat.

A child restraint system must

never be placed in the front seat.

Children who are too large for

child restraint systems should

always occupy the rear seat and

use the available lap/shoulder

belts. Children are afforded the

most safety in the event of an

• The driver is responsible for the

proper position of the passen-

ger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch.

• Deactivate the passenger's front

air bag only when the ignition

switch is switched off, or the mal-

function may occur in the SRS

Control Module.

And there may be a danger that

the driver's and/or front passen-

ger’s and/or side and curtain air

bag may fail to trigger, or not trig-

ger correctly during a collision.

• Never install a rearward facing

child seat on the front passen-

ger's seat unless the passenger's

front air bag has been deactivat-

ed. The infant or child could be

severely injured or killed by an air

bag deployment in case of an

accident.

• If the SRS air bag warning light

blinks or does not illuminate

when the ignition switch is turned

to the ON position, or if it illumi-

nates while the vehicle is being

driven, we recommend that the

system be inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer.

accident

restrained by a proper restraint

system in the rear seat.

when

they

are

• As soon as the child seat is no

longer needed on the front pas-

senger's seat, reactivate the front

passenger's air bag.

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Side impact air bag (if equipped)

WARNING

Your vehicle is equipped with a side

impact air bag in each front seat. The

purpose of the air bag is to provide the

vehicle's driver and/or the front passen-

ger with additional protection than that

offered by the seat belt alone. The side

impact air bags are designed to deploy

only during certain side-impact collisions,

depending on the crash severity, angle,

speed and point of impact. The side air

bags are not designed to deploy in all

side impact situations.

• The side impact air bag is sup-

plemental to the driver's and the

passenger's seat belt systems

and is not a substitute for them.

Therefore your seat belts must be

worn at all times while the vehicle

is in motion. The air bags deploy

only in certain side impact condi-

tions severe enough to cause

significant injury to the vehicle

occupants.

OJD032038

• For best protection from the side

impact air bag system and to

avoid being injured by the

deploying side impact air bag,

both front seat occupants should

sit in an upright position with the

seat belt properly fastened. The

driver's hands should be placed

on the steering wheel at the 9:00

and 3:00 positions. The passen-

ger's arms and hands should be

placed on their laps.

WARNING

Do not allow the passengers to lean

their heads or bodies onto doors,

put their arms on the doors, stretch

their arms out of the window, or

place objects between the doors

and passengers when they are

seated on seats equipped with side

and/or curtain air bags.

OJD032040

❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may dif-

fer from the illustration.

• Do not use any accessory seat

covers.

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Curtain air bag (if equipped)

(Continued)

Curtain air bags are located along both

sides of the roof rails above the front and

rear doors. They are designed to help

protect the heads of the front seat occu-

pants and the rear outboard seat occu-

pants in certain side impact collisions.

• Use of seat covers could reduce

or prevent the effectiveness of

the system.

• Do not install any accessories on

the side or near the side impact

air bag.

The curtain air bags are designed to

deploy during certain side impact colli-

sions, depending on the crash severity,

angle, speed and point of impact. The

curtain air bags are not designed to

deploy in all side impact situations, colli-

sions from the front or rear of the vehicle

or in most rollover situations.

• Do not place any objects over the

air bag or between the air bag

and yourself.

OJD032039

• Do not place any objects (an

umbrella, bag, etc.) between the

front door and the front seat.

Such objects may become dan-

gerous projectiles and cause

injury if the supplemental side

impact air bag inflates.

• To prevent unexpected deploy-

ment of the side impact air bag

that may result in personal injury,

avoid impact to the side impact

sensor when the ignition key is

on.

OJD032041

❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may dif-

fer from the illustration.

• If the seat or seat cover is dam-

aged, we recommend that the

system be serviced by an author-

ized Kia dealer.

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(Continued)

WARNING

• Do not allow the passengers to

lean their heads or bodies onto

doors, put their arms on the

doors, stretch their arms out of

the window, or place objects

between the doors and passen-

gers when they are seated on

seats equipped with side and/or

curtain air bags.

• In order for side impact and cur-

tain air bags to provide the best

protection, both front seat occu-

pants and both outboard rear

occupants should sit in an

upright position with the seat

belts

properly

fastened.

Importantly, children should sit in

a proper child restraint system in

the rear seat.

• Never try to open or repair any

components of the side curtain

air bag system. We recommend

that the system be serviced by an

authorized Kia dealer.

• When children are seated in the

rear outboard seats, they must be

seated in the proper child

restraint system.

Failure to follow the above men-

tioned instructions can result in

injury or death to the vehicle occu-

pants in an accident.

Make sure to put the child

restraint system as far away from

the door side as possible, and

secure the child restraint system

in a locked position.

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Why didn’t my air bag go off in a

collision? (Inflation and non-infla-

tion conditions of the air bag)

There are many types of accidents in

which the air bag would not be expect-

ed to provide additional protection.

These include rear impacts, second or

third collisions in multiple impact

accidents, as well as low speed

impacts.

OJD032042/OJD032043/OJD032044/OJD032045

Air bag collision sensors

(1) SRS control module

(2) Front impact sensor

(3) Side impact sensor (if equipped)

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(Continued)

WARNING

• Problems may arise if the sensor

installation angles are changed

due to the deformation of the

front bumper, body or B pillar and

C pillars where side collision sen-

sors are installed.We recommend

that the system be serviced by an

authorized Kia dealer.

• Do not hit or allow any objects to

impact the locations where air bag

or sensors are installed.

This may cause unexpected air

bag deployment, which could

result in serious personal injury

or death.

• If the installation location or

angle of the sensors is altered in

any way, the air bags may deploy

when they should not or they may

not deploy when they should,

causing severe injury or death.

• Your vehicle has been designed

to absorb impact and deploy the

air bag(s) in certain collisions.

Installing bumper guards or

replacing a bumper with non-gen-

uine parts may adversely affect

your vehicles collision and air

bag deployment performance.

OED036096

Air bag inflation conditions

Front air bags

Front air bags are designed to inflate in a

frontal collision depending on the intensi-

ty, speed or angles of impact of the front

collision.

Therefore, do not try to perform

maintenance on or around the air

bag sensors. We recommend that

the system be serviced by an

authorized Kia dealer.

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Side impact and curtain air bags

(if equipped)

Side impact and/or curtain air bags are

designed to inflate when an impact is

detected by side collision sensors

depending on the strength, speed or

angles of impact resulting from a side

impact collision.

Although the front air bags (driver’s and

front passenger’s air bags) are designed

to inflate only in frontal collisions, they

also may inflate in other types of colli-

sions if the front impact sensors detect a

sufficient impact. Side air bags (side

impact and/or curtain air bags) are

designed to inflate only in side impact

collisions, but they may inflate in other

collisions if the side impact sensors

detect a sufficient impact.

OJD032048

OED036099

Air bag non-inflation conditions

• In certain low-speed collisions the air

bags may not deploy. The air bags are

designed not to deploy in such cases

because they may not provide benefits

beyond the protection of the seat belts

in such collisions.

If the vehicle chassis is impacted by

bumps or objects on unimproved roads

or sidewalks, air bags may deploy. Drive

carefully on unimproved roads or on sur-

faces not designed for vehicle traffic to

prevent unintended air bag deployment.

OGDE031045

❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may dif-

fer from the illustration.

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OED036100

OJD032048

OED036102

• Air bags are not designed to inflate in

rear collisions, because occupants are

moved backward by the force of the

impact. In this case, inflated air bags

would not be able to provide any addi-

tional benefit.

• Front air bags may not inflate in side

impact collisions, because occupants

move to the direction of the collision,

and thus in side impacts, frontal air bag

deployment would not provide addi-

tional occupant protection.

• In an angled collision, the force of

impact may direct the occupants in a

direction where the air bags would not

be able to provide any additional bene-

fit, and thus the sensors may not

deploy any air bags.

• However, if equipped with side impact

and curtain air bags, the air bags may

inflate depending on the intensity, vehi-

cle speed and angles of impact.

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OED036103

OED036104

OJD032050

• Just before impact, drivers often brake

heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the

front portion of the vehicle causing it to

“ride” under a vehicle with a higher

ground clearance. Air bags may not

inflate in this "under-ride" situation

because deceleration forces that are

detected by sensors may be signifi-

cantly replaced by such “under-ride”

collisions.

• Air bags may not inflate in rollover acci-

dents because the vehicle can not

detect rollover accident.

• Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle

collides with objects such as utility

poles or trees, where the point of

impact is concentrated to one area and

the full force of the impact is not deliv-

ered to the sensors.

However, side and/or curtain air bags

may inflate when the vehicle is rolled

over following (or after) side impact col-

lision.

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SRS Care

(Continued)

WARNING

The SRS is virtually maintenance-free

and so there are no parts you can safely

service by yourself. If the SRS air bag

warning light does not illuminate, or con-

tinuously remains on, we recommend

that the system be inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer.

• If the air bags inflate, we recom-

mend that the system be replaced

by an authorized Kia dealer.

• Modification to SRS components

or wiring, including the addition

of any kind of badges to the pad

covers or modifications to the

body structure, can adversely

affect SRS performance and lead

to possible injury.

• Do not tamper with or disconnect

SRS wiring, or other components

of the SRS system. Doing so

could result in injury, due to acci-

dental inflation of the air bags or

by rendering the SRS inopera-

tive.

• For cleaning the air bag pad cov-

ers, use only a soft, dry cloth or

one which has been moistened

with plain water. Solvents or

cleaners could adversely affect

the air bag covers and proper

deployment of the system.

• If components of the air bag sys-

tem must be discarded, or if the

vehicle must be scrapped, certain

safety precautions must be

observed. An authorized Kia

dealer knows these precautions

and can give you the necessary

information. Failure to follow

these precautions and proce-

dures could increase the risk of

personal injury.

• No objects should be placed over

or near the air bag modules on

the steering wheel, instrument

panel, and the front passenger's

panel above the glove box,

because any such object could

cause harm if the vehicle is in a

crash severe enough to cause

the air bags to inflate.

• If your car was flooded and has

soaked carpeting or water on floor-

ing, you shouldn't try to start the

engine; we recommend that you

contact an authorized Kia dealer.

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• Keep occupants away from the air

bag covers. All occupants should sit

upright, fully back in their seats with

their seat belts on and their feet on the

floor. If occupants are too close to the

air bag covers, they could be injured if

the air bags inflate.

Additional safety precautions

WARNING

• Never let passengers ride in the

cargo area or on top of a folded-

down back seat. All occupants should

sit upright, fully back in their seats with

their seat belts on and their feet on the

floor.

• Sitting improperly or out of posi-

tion can cause occupants to be

shifted too close to a deploying

air bag, strike the interior struc-

ture or be thrown from the vehicle

resulting in serious injury or

death.

• Do not attach or place objects on or

near the air bag covers. Any object

attached to or placed on the front or

side impact air bag covers could inter-

fere with the proper operation of the air

bags.

• Passengers should not move out of

or change seats while the vehicle is

moving. A passenger who is not wear-

ing a seat belt during a crash or emer-

gency stop can be thrown against the

inside of the vehicle, against other

occupants, or out of the vehicle.

• Always sit upright with the seat-

back in an upright position, cen-

tered on the seat cushion with

your seat belt on, legs comfort-

ably extended and your feet on

the floor.

• Do not modify the front seats.

Modification of the front seats could

interfere with the operation of the sup-

plemental restraint system sensing

components or side air bags.

• Each seat belt is designed to

restrain one occupant. If more than

one person uses the same seat belt,

they could be seriously injured or killed

in a collision.

• Do not place items under the front

seats. Placing items under the front

seats could interfere with the operation

of the supplemental restraint system

sensing components and wiring har-

nesses.

• Do not use any accessories on seat

belts. Devices claiming to improve

occupant comfort or reposition the seat

belt can reduce the protection provided

by the seat belt and increase the

chance of serious injury in a crash.

• Never hold an infant or child on your

lap. The infant or child could be seri-

ously injured or killed in the event of a

crash. All infants and children should

be properly restrained in appropriate

child safety seats or seat belts in the

rear seat.

• Passengers should not place hard

or sharp objects between them-

selves and the air bags. Carrying

hard or sharp objects on your lap or in

your mouth can result in injuries if an

air bag inflates.

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Note that these government warnings

focus on the risk of children. We also

want you to be aware of the risks adults

are exposed to which have been

described in previous pages.

■ Type A

Adding equipment to or modify-

ing your air bag-equipped vehicle

If you modify your vehicle by changing

your vehicle's frame, bumper system,

front end or side sheet metal or ride

height, this may affect the operation of

your vehicle's air bag system.

OJD032051

■ Type B

OJD032052

Air bag warning label

(if equipped)

Air bag warning labels are attached to

alert driver and passengers of potential

risk of air bag system.

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