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SEAT BELTS

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Seat belt restraint system

• 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

webbing is straight and not twist-

ed.

Care should be taken to avoid con-

tamination of the webbing with pol-

ishes, oils and chemicals and par-

ticularly battery acid. 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 seat belt assembly

must only be used by one occu-

pant; it is dangerous to put a belt

around a child being carried on the

occupant's lap.

WARNING

• For maximum restraint system

protection, the seat belts must

always be used whenever the car

is moving.

• 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 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/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.

WARNING

No modifications or additions

should be made by the user which

will either prevent the seat belt

adjusting devices from operating to

remove slack, or prevent the seat

belt assembly from being adjusted

to remove slack.

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 occu-

pant.

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Type B (for Europe only, if equipped)

As a reminder to the driver, the driver’s

seat belt warning light will blink or illumi-

nate for approximately 6 seconds each

time you turn the ignition switch ON

regardless of belt fastening.

If the driver’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 corresponding

seat belt warning light will blink or illumi-

nate until the belt is fastened.

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If the driver's seat belt is not fastened

when the ignition switch is turned ON

and you drive over 9 km/h (6 mph), the

seat belt warning chime will sound for

approximately 100 seconds after the

warning light blinks for approximately 1

minute.

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Seat belt warning

Type A

Lap/shoulder belt

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.

As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt

warning light will blink for approximately

6 seconds each time you turn the ignition

switch ON regardless of belt fastening.

If the driver's seat belt is disconnected

after the ignition switch is turned ON and

you drive over 9 km/h (6 mph), the seat

belt warning chime will sound for approx-

imately 100 seconds.

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.

If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened after

the ignition switch is ON, the seat belt

warning light blinks again for approxi-

mately 6 seconds.

But, if the driver's seat belt is connected

and disconnected twice within 9 seconds

after the belt is fastened, the driver’s seat

belt warning light and chime will not oper-

ate.

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened

when the ignition switch is turned ON or

if it is unfastened after the ignition switch

is ON, the seat belt warning chime will

sound for approximately 6 seconds. At

this time, if the seat belt is fastened, the

chime will stop immediately. (if equipped)

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To adjust the height of the seat belt

anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster

to an appropriate position.

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NOTICE

If you are not able to pull out the safety

belt from the retractor, firmly pull the

belt out and release it. Then you will be

able to pull the belt out smoothly.

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

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

ing the height adjuster button (2).

Front seat

Release the button to lock the anchor

into position. Try sliding the height

adjuster to make sure that it has locked

into position.

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• Verify if the shoulder belt anchor

is locked into position at the

appropriate height. Never posi-

tion the shoulder belt across your

neck or face. Improperly posi-

tioned seat belts can cause seri-

ous injuries in an accident.

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.

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Height adjustment (if equipped)

• 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.

You can adjust the height of the shoulder

belt anchor to one of the 4 positions for

maximum comfort and safety.

The height of the adjusting seat belt

should not be too close to your neck. The

shoulder portion should be adjusted so

that it lies across your chest and midway

over your shoulder near to the door and

not your neck.

Never wear the arm near the door

side under the seat belt.

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To release the seat belt:

When using the rear center seat belt, the

buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be

used (if equipped).

Lap belt (if equipped)

To fasten your seat belt:

The seat belt is released by pressing the

release button (1) of the buckle. When it

is released, the belt should automatically

draw back into the retractor.

To fasten a 2-point static type belt, insert

the metal tab into the buckle. There will

be an audible "click" when the tab locks

into the buckle. Check to make sure the

belt is properly locked and that the belt is

not twisted.

If this does not happen, check if the belt

is twisted, then try again.

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To release the seat belt:

When you want to release the seat belt,

press the button (1) of the buckle.

When using the rear center seat belt, the

buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be

used (if equipped).

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WARNING

The center lap belt latching mecha-

nism is different from those for the

rear seat shoulder belts. When fas-

tening the rear seat shoulder belts

or the center lap belt, make sure

they are inserted into the correct

buckles to obtain maximum protec-

tion from the seat belt system and

assure proper operation.

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With a 2-point static type seat belt, the

length must be adjusted manually so it

fits snugly around your body. Fasten the

belt and pull on the loose end to tighten.

The belt should be placed as low as pos-

sible on your hips, not on your waist. If

the belt is too high, it could increase the

possibility of injury in an accident.

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Lap/shoulder belt type

• Type A

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.

• Type B

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 (if equipped).

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Lap belt type

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Pre-tensioner seat belt

(if equipped)

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.

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Stowing the rear seat belt

(if equipped)

• The rear seat belt buckles can be

stowed in the pocket between the rear

seatback and cushion when not in use.

• The center seat belt can be stowed

with the plate and webbing rolled in the

pocket between the rear seatback and

cushion.

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NOTICE

WARNING

To obtain maximum benefit from a

pre-tensioner seat belt:

• Both the driver's and front passen-

ger's pre-tensioner seat belts may be

activated in certain frontal collisions.

• 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.

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.

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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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NOTICE

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WARNING

Because the sensor that activates the

SRS air bag is connected with the pre-

tensioner seat belt, the SRS air bag

• 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-tension-

er seat belt assemblies may lead

to improper operation or inadver-

tent activation and serious injury.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• Always wear the seat belts when

driving or riding in a motor vehi-

cle.

CAUTION

If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not

working properly, this 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

switch is turned ON, or if it remains

illuminated after illuminating for

approximately 6 seconds, or if it

illuminates while the vehicle is

being driven, please have an

authorized KIA dealer inspect the

pre-tensioner seat belt and SRS air

bag system as soon as possible.

• If the vehicle or pre-tensioner

seat belt must be discarded, con-

tact an authorized KIA dealer.

• Do not attempt to inspect or

replace the pre-tensioner seat

belts yourself. This must be done

by an authorized KIA dealer.

• Do not strike the pre-tensioner

seat belt assemblies.

• Do not attempt to service or

repair the pre-tensioner seat belt

system in any manner.

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NOTICE

Infant or small child

Seat belt precautions

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.

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 the “Child restraint sys-

tem” in this section.

WARNING

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.

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.

Always follow the precautions

about seat belts, air bags and occu-

pant seating contained in this man-

ual.

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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.

Larger children

WARNING - Pregnant

women

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 on the hips and as low as

possible. Check if the belt fits periodical-

ly. A child's squirming could put the belt

out of position. Children are given the

most safety in the event of an accident

when they are restrained by a proper

restraint system in the rear seat. If a larg-

er child (over age 12) must be seated in

the front seat, the child should be secure-

ly restrained by the available lap/shoul-

der 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.

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.

WARNING - Shoulder belts

on small children

• Never allow a shoulder belt be in

contact with a child’s neck or

face while the vehicle is in

motion.

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Injured person

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.

• If seat belts are not properly worn

and adjusted on children, there is

a risk of death or serious injury.

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One person per belt

Pregnant women

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.

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.

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Do not lie down

Periodic inspection

Care of seat belts

To reduce the chance of injuries in the event

of an accident and to achieve maximum

effectiveness of the restraint system, all pas-

sengers should be sitting up and the front

and rear seats should be in an upright posi-

tion when the car is moving. A seat belt can-

not provide proper protection if the person is

lying down in the rear seat or if the front and

rear seats are in a reclined position.

All seat belts should be inspected peri-

odically for wear or damage 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.

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Keep belts clean and dry

WARNING

Seat belts should be kept clean and dry.

If belts become dirty, they can be

cleaned by using a mild soap solution

and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong

detergents or abrasives should not be

used because they may damage and

weaken the fabric.

When you return the rear seatback

to its upright position after the rear

seatback has been folded down, be

careful not to damage the seat belt

webbing 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 could possibly fail during

a collision or sudden stop, result-

ing in serious injury. If the webbing

or buckles are damaged, get them

replaced immediately.

WARNING

Riding with a reclined seatback

increases your chance of serious or

fatal injuries in the event of a colli-

sion or sudden stop. The protection

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 properly. 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 passen-

gers should always sit well back in

their seats, properly belted, and

with the seatbacks upright.

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When to replace seat belts

The entire in-use seat belt assembly or

assemblies should be replaced if the

vehicle has been involved in an accident.

This should be done even if no damage

is visible. Additional questions concern-

ing seat belt operation should be directed

by an authorized KIA dealer.

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