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Seat belts

CAUTION

Seat belt restraint system

Damaging rear seat belt buckles

When you fold the rear seatback, insert

WARNING

the buckle between the rear seatback

僅 For maximum restraint system pro-

and cushion. Doing so can prevent the

tection, the seat belts must always be

buckle from being damaged by the rear

used whenever the car is moving.

seatback.

僅 Seat belts are most effective when

seatbacks are in the upright position.

CAUTION

僅 Children age 13 and younger must

Rear seat belts

always be properly restrained in the

When returning the rear seatbacks to

rear seat. Never allow children to ride

the upright position, remember to return

in the front passenger seat. If a child

the rear shoulder belts to their proper

over 13 must be seated in the front

position.

seat, he/she must be properly belted

and the seat should be moved as far

WARNING

back as possible.

僅 Never wear the shoulder belt under

Cargo

your arm or behind your back. An

Cargo should always be secured, to pre-

improperly positioned shoulder belt

vent injury to the vehicle occupants, in

can cause serious injuries in a crash.

case of a sudden stop or a collision. Do

The shoulder belt should be posi-

not place objects in the rear seats, since

tioned midway over your shoulder

they cannot be properly secured and

across your collarbone.

may hit the front seat occupants in a col-

僅 Never wear a seat belt over fragile

lision.

objects. If there is a sudden stop or

impact, the seat belt can damage it.

WARNING

僅 Avoid wearing twisted seat belts. A

Cargo loading

twisted belt can't do its job as well. In a

Make sure the engine is off, the auto-

collision, it could even cut into you. Be

matic transmission is in P (Park) or the

sure the belt webbing is straight and

automated manual transmission is in

not twisted.

N(Neutral) or the manual transmission is

僅 Be careful not to damage the belt

in 1st, and the parking brake is securely

webbing or hardware. If the belt web-

applied whenever loading or unloading

bing or hardware is damaged, replace

cargo. Failure to take these steps may

it.

allow the vehicle to move if the shift

lever is inadvertently moved to another

WARNING

position.

Seat belts are designed to bear upon the

bony structure of the body, and should

be worn low across the front of the pel-

vis or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as

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Seat belts

applicable; wearing the lap section of

result in loss of control, and an acci-

the belt across the abdominal area must

dent causing death, serious injury, or

be avoided.

property damage.

Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly

僅 When fastening the seat belt, make

as possible, consistent with comfort, to

sure that the seat belt does not pass

provide the protection for which they

over objects that are hard or can

have been designed.

break easily.

A slack belt will greatly reduce the pro-

僅 Make sure there is nothing in the

tection afforded to the wearer.

buckle. The seat belt may not be fas-

tened securely.

Care should be taken to avoid contami-

nation of the webbing with polishes, oils

and chemicals, and particularly battery

Seat belt warning

acid.

Driver’s seat belt warning

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

As a reminder to the driver, the driver’s

severe impact even if damage to the

seat belt warning lights will illuminate for

assembly is not obvious. Belts should not

approximately 6 seconds each time you

be worn with straps twisted. Each belt

turn the ignition switch or ENGINE

assembly must only be used by one

START/STOP button ON regardless of

occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt

belt fastening. If the seatbelt is not fas-

around a child being carried on the

tened, the warning chime will sound for

occupant's lap.

about 6 seconds.

If you start to drive without the seat belt

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fastened or you unfasten the seat belt

僅 No modifications or additions should

when you drive under 20 km/h or stop,

be made by the user which will either

the corresponding warning light will illu-

prevent the seat belt adjusting

minate.

devices from operating to remove

If you start to drive without the seat belt

slack, or prevent the seat belt assem-

fastened or you unfasten the seat belt

bly from being adjusted to remove

when you drive 20 km/h and faster, the

slack.

warning light will blink and warning

僅 When you fasten the seat belt, be

chime will sound for approximately 100

careful not to latch the seat belt in

seconds.

buckles of other seat. It's very danger-

When the seat belt is unfastened during

ous and you may not be protected by

driving, the warning light will illuminate

the seat belt properly.

when the speed is under 20 km/h.

僅 Do not unfasten the seat belt and do

When the speed is 20 km/h and faster,

not fasten and unfasten the seat belt

the warning light will blink and warning

repeatedly whilst could

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Seat belts

chime will sound for approximately 100

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seconds.

僅 You can find the front passenger’s

Front passenger’s seat belt warn-

seat belt warning light on the centre

ing (if equipped)

fascia panel.

僅 Although the front passenger seat is

not occupied, the seat belt warning

light will blink or illuminate for 6 sec-

onds.

僅 The front passenger's seat belt warn-

ing may operate when luggage is

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placed on the front passenger seat.

As a reminder to the front passenger,

the front passenger’s seat belt warning

Rear passenger’s seat belt warn-

lights will illuminate for approximately 6

ing (if equipped)

seconds each time you turn the ignition

switch or ENGINE START/STOP button

ON regardless of belt fastening.

If you start to drive without the seat belt

fastened or you unfasten the seat belt

when you drive under 20 km/h or stop,

the corresponding warning light will illu-

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minate.

As a reminder to the rear seat belt, the

If you start to drive without the seat belt

rear seat belt warning lights will illumi-

fastened or you unfasten the seat belt

nate for approximately 6 seconds each

when you drive 20 km/h and faster, the

time you turn the ignition switch ON

warning light will blink and warning

regardless of belt fastening.

chime will sound for approximately 100

And then, the rear corresponding seat

seconds.

belt warning light will illuminate for

When the seat belt is unfastened during

approximately 70 seconds, if any of fol-

driving, the warning light will illuminate

lowing occurs;

when the speed is under 20 km/h. When

僅 You start the engine when the rear

the speed is 20 km/h and faster, the

belt is not fastened.

warning light will blink and warning

僅 You drive over 9 km/h when the rear

chime will sound for approximately 100

belt is not fastened.

seconds.

僅 The rear belt is disconnected when

WARNING

driving under 20 km/h.

Riding in an improper position adversely

If the rear seat belt is fastened, the

affects the front seat belt warning sys-

warning light will turn off immediately.

tem. It is important for the driver to

If the rear seat belt is disconnectedwhen

instruct the passenger to properly be

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

seated as instructed in this manual.

sponding seat belt warning light will

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Seat belts

blink and warning chime will sound for

WARNING

35 seconds.

僅 Verify the shoulder belt anchor is

But, if the rear passenger's lap/shoulder

locked into position at the appropriate

belt is/are connected and disconnected

height. Never position the shoulder

twice within 9 seconds after the belt is

belt across your neck or face.

fastened, the corresponding seat belt

僅 After a collision, the seat belt system

warning light will not operate.

should be inspected to ensure it is

Lap/Shoulder belt

operating normally. Replace any belts

that are not functioning appropriately.

Height adjustment (front seat) (if

equipped)

To fasten your seat belt:

You can adjust the height of the shoul-

To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the

der belt anchor to one of the 3 positions

retractor and insert the metal tab (1) into

for maximum comfort and safety.

the buckle (2). There will be an audible

The height of the adjusting seat belt

"click" when the tab locks into the

should not be too close to your

buckle.

shoulder portion should be adjusted so

The seat belt automatically adjusts to

that it lies across your chest and midway

the proper length only after the lap belt

over your shoulder near the door and

portion is adjusted manually so that it

not your neck.

fits snugly around your hips. If you lean

To adjust the height of the seat belt

forward in a slow, easy motion, the belt

anchor, lower or raise the height

will extend and let you move around. If

adjuster into an appropriate position.

there is a sudden stop or impact, how-

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

ever, the belt will lock into position. It will

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

also lock if you try to lean forward too

ing the height adjuster button (2).

quickly.

Front seat

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Release the button to lock the anchor

If you are not able to pull out the seat

into position. Try sliding the height

belt from the retractor, firmly pull the

adjuster to make sure that it has locked

belt out and release it. Then you will be

into position.

able to pull the belt out smoothly.

Improperly positioned seat belts can

cause serious injuries in an accident.

$Safety features of your vehicleSeat beltsRear centre seatbelt:Always keep the plate (1) and buckle (2)locked. Pull the metal tab (3) andinsert it(3) into the buckle (4). There will be anaudible “click” when the tab locks intothe buckle. Make sure the belt is using the rear centre seat belt thebuckle with the “CENTER” mark must beYou should place the lap belt portion as possible and snugly across yourhips, not on your waist. If the lap belt is3located too high on your waist, it mayincrease the chance of injury in theevent of a collision. Both arms shouldnot be under or over the belt. Rather,one should be over and the other under,as shown in the 023020LNever wear the seat belt under the armnearest the 031020LThe seat belt should be locked into thebuckle on each seat cushion to be prop-OJAPE023065L_3erly release the seat belt:1 Rear right seat belt fastening buckleThe seat belt is released by pressing the2 Rear centre seat belt fastening bucklerelease button (A) on the locking buckle.3 Rear left seat belt fastening buckleWhen it is released, the belt should auto-matically draw back into the this does not happen, check the belt tobe sure it is not twisted, then try 023021When using the rear centre seat belt, thebuckle with the “CENTER” mark must 031126N317$

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Seat belts

Rear centre seatbelt:

Always keep the plate (1) and buckle (2)

locked. Pull the metal tab (3) andinsert it

(3) into the buckle (4). There will be an

audible “click” when the tab locks into

the buckle. Make sure the belt is not

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twisted.

WARNING

When using the rear centre seat belt the

buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be

You should place the lap belt portion as

used.

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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Never wear the seat belt under the arm

nearest the door.

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The seat belt should be locked into the

buckle on each seat cushion to be prop-

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erly fastened.

To release the seat belt:

1 Rear right seat belt fastening buckle

The seat belt is released by pressing the

2 Rear centre seat belt fastening buckle

release button (A) on the locking buckle.

3 Rear left seat belt fastening buckle

When it is released, the belt should auto-

matically draw back into the retractor.

If this does not happen, check the belt to

be sure it is not twisted, then try again.

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When using the rear centre seat belt, the

buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be

used.

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Lap belt (if equipped)

To release the seat belt:

When you want to release the seat belt,

To fasten your seat belt:

press the button (1) in the locking buckle.

To fasten a 2-point static type belt, insert

the metal tab (1) into the locking buckle

(2). 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.

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WARNING

The centre lap belt latching mechanism

is different from those for the rear seat

shoulder belts. When fastening the rear

seat shoulder belts or the centre lap belt,

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make sure they are inserted into the cor-

With a 2-point static type seat belt, the

rect buckles to obtain maximum protec-

length must be adjusted manually so it

tion from the seat belt system and

fits snugly around your body. Fasten the

assure proper operation.

belt and pull on the loose end to tighten.

Stowing the rear seat belt

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The rear seat belt buckles can be stowed

in the pocket between the rear seatback

and cushion when not in use.

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The belt should be placed as low as pos-

sible on your hips (1), not on your waist.

If the belt is too high, it could increase

the possibility of your being injured in an

accident.

When using the rear centre seat belt, the

buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be

used.

$Safety features of your vehicleSeat beltsPre-tensioner seat belt (ifrelease some of the pressure on theequipped)affected seat belt. (if equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with pre-ten-WARNINGsioner seatbelts at the front and rearFor your safety, be sure that the beltoutboard seating is not loose or twisted andEFD (Emergency Fastening Device) isalways sit properly on your with driver`s seat purpose of the pre-tensioner is toNOTICEmake sure that the seat belts fit tightlyif equipped with rollover sensoragainst the occupant's body in certaincollisions. The pre-tensioner seat beltsThe pre-tensioner will activate not only3may be activated in crashes where thein a frontal collision but also in a side col-collision is severe or rollover, if the vehicle isequipped with a side or curtain air rollover sensorThe pre-tensioner will activate not onlyin a frontal collision but also in a side col-OJAPE023069Rlision, if the vehicle is equipped with aWhen the vehicle stops suddenly, or ifside or curtain air occupant tries to lean forward tooquickly, the seat belt retractor will lockThe seat belt pre-tensioner system con-into position. In certain frontal collisions,sists mainly of the following compo-the pre-tensioner will activate and locations are shown in thethe seat belt into tighter contact againstillustration:the occupant's body.1. SRS air bag warning light1. Retractor Pretensioner2. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblyThe purpose of the retractor preten-sioner is to make sure that the shoul-3. SRS control moduleder belts fit in tightly against the4. Emergency fastening device (EFD)occupant's upper body in certain fron-5. Rear retractor pre-tensioner assem-tal *2. EFD (Emergency Fastening Device, for* : if equippeddriver’s seat belt)The purpose of the EFD is to makesure that the pelvis belts fit in tightlyagainst the occupant's lower body incertain frontal the$

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Seat belts

Pre-tensioner seat belt (if

release some of the pressure on the

equipped)

affected seat belt. (if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with pre-ten-

WARNING

sioner seatbelts at the front and rear

For your safety, be sure that the belt

outboard seating positions.

webbing is not loose or twisted and

EFD (Emergency Fastening Device) is

always sit properly on your seat.

equipped with driver`s seat belt.

The purpose of the pre-tensioner is to

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make sure that the seat belts fit tightly

if equipped with rollover sensor

against the occupant's body in certain

collisions. The pre-tensioner seat belts

The pre-tensioner will activate not only

may be activated in crashes where the

in a frontal collision but also in a side col-

collision is severe enough.

lision or rollover, if the vehicle is

equipped with a side or curtain air bag.

NOTICE

without rollover sensor

The pre-tensioner will activate not only

in a frontal collision but also in a side col-

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lision, if the vehicle is equipped with a

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if

side or curtain air bag.

the occupant tries to lean forward too

quickly, the seat belt retractor will lock

The seat belt pre-tensioner system con-

into position. In certain frontal collisions,

sists mainly of the following compo-

the pre-tensioner will activate and pull

locations are shown in the

the seat belt into tighter contact against

illustration:

the occupant's body.

1. SRS air bag warning light

1. Retractor Pretensioner

2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly

The purpose of the retractor preten-

sioner is to make sure that the shoul-

3. SRS control module

der belts fit in tightly against the

4. Emergency fastening device (EFD)

occupant's upper body in certain fron-

5. Rear retractor pre-tensioner assem-

tal collisions.

bly*

2. EFD (Emergency Fastening Device, for

* : if equipped

driver’s seat belt)

The purpose of the EFD is to make

sure that the pelvis belts fit in tightly

against the occupant's lower body in

certain frontal collisions.

If the system senses excessive tension

on the driver or passenger's seat belt

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when the pre-tensioner activates, the

load limiter inside the pretensioner will

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Seat belts

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 acti-

vated.

僅 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

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then it should turn off.

WARNING

To obtain maximum benefit from a pre-

CAUTION

tensioner seat belt:

If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not work-

1. The seat belt must be worn correctly

ing properly, the SRS air bag warning

and adjusted to the proper position.

light will illuminate even if there is no

Please read and follow all of the

malfunction of the SRS air bag. If the

important information and precau-

SRS air bag warning light does not illu-

tions about your vehicle’s occupant

minate when the ignition key is turned to

safety features – including seat belts

ON, or if it remains illuminated after illu-

and air bags – that are provided in

minating for approximately 6 seconds,

this manual.

or if it illuminates whilst the vehicle is

2. Be sure you and your passengers

being driven, have the system inspected

always wear seat belts properly.

by a professional workshop. Kia recom-

mends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/

NOTICE

service partner.

僅 Pre-tensioners equipped at the front

WARNING

and rear outboard seating positions

will be activated in certain collisions.

僅 Pre-tensioners are designed to oper-

The pre-tensioner seat belts can be

ate only one time. After activation,

activated, where the collision is severe

pre-tensioner seat belts must be

enough, together with the air bags.

replaced. All seat belts, of any type,

僅 When the pre-tensioner seat belts are

should always be replaced after they

activated, a loud noise may be heard

have been worn during a collision.

and fine dust, which may appear to be

僅 The pre-tensioner seat belt assembly

smoke, may be visible in the passen-

mechanisms become hot during acti-

ger compartment. These are normal

vation. Do not touch the pre-tensioner

operating conditions and are not haz-

seat belt assemblies for several min-

ardous.

utes after they have been activated.

僅 Although it is harmless, the fine dust

may cause skin irritation and should

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Seat belts

Seat belt precautions

僅 Do not attempt to inspect or replace

the pre-tensioner seat belts yourself.

WARNING

Have the system inspected by a pro-

fessional workshop. Kia recommends

僅 All occupants of the vehicle must wear

to visit an authorised Kia dealer/ser-

their seat belts at all times. Seat belts

vice partner.

and child restraints reduce the risk of

serious or fatal injuries for all occu-

僅 Do not strike the pre-tensioner seat

pants in the event of a collision or

belt assemblies.

sudden stop. Without a seat belt,

僅 Do not attempt to service or repair the

occupants could be shifted too close

pre-tensioner seat belt system in any

to a deploying air bag, strike the inte-

manner.

rior structure or be thrown from the

僅 Improper handling of the pretensioner

vehicle. Properly worn seat belts

seat belt assemblies, and failure to

greatly reduce these hazards.

heed the warnings not to strike, mod-

Always follow the precautions about

ify, inspect, replace, service or repair

seat belts, air bags and occupant

the pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies

safety contained in this manual.

may lead to improper operation or

僅 Never wear a seat belt over fragile

inadvertent activation and serious

objects. If there is a sudden stop or

injury.

impact, the seat belt can damage it.

僅 Always wear the seat belts when driv-

ing or riding in a motor vehicle.

僅 If the vehicle or pre-tensioner seat

Infant or small child

belt must be discarded, contact a pro-

You should be aware of the specific

fessional workshop. Kia recommends

requirements in your country. Child and/

to visit an authorised Kia dealer/ser-

or infant seats must be properly placed

vice partner.

and installed in the rear seat. For more

information about the use of these

CAUTION

restraints, refer to "Child restraint system

Body work on the front area of the vehi-

(CRS)" on page 3-24.

cle may damage the pretensioner seat

WARNING

belt system.

Every person in your vehicle needs to be

Therefore, have the system serviced by

properly restrained at all times, including

a professional workshop. Kia recom-

infants and children. Never hold a child

mends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/

in your arms or lap when riding in a vehi-

service partner.

cle. The violent forces created during 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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Seat belts

their face or neck they need to be

NOTICE

returned to a child restraint system.

Small children are best protected from

WARNING

injury in an accident when properly

restrained in the rear seat by a child

Shoulder belts on small children

restraint system that meets the require-

僅 Never allow a shoulder belt to be in

ments of the Safety Standards of your

contact with a child’s neck or face

country. Before buying any child

whilst the vehicle is in motion.

restraint system, make sure that it has a

僅 If seat belts are not properly worn and

label certifying that it meets Safety Stan-

adjusted on children, there is a risk of

dards of your country. The restraint

death or serious injury.

must be appropriate for your child's

height and weight. Check the label on

the child restraint for this information.

Pregnant women

Refer to "Child restraint system (CRS)"

on page 3-24.

The use of a seat belt is recommended

for pregnant women to lessen the

chance of injury in an accident. When a

Larger children

seat belt is used, the lap belt portion

should be placed as low and snugly as

Children who are too large for child

possible on the hips, not across the

restraint systems should always occupy

abdomen. For specific recommenda-

the rear seat and use the available lap/

tions, consult a physician.

shoulder belts. The lap portion should be

fastened and snugged on the hips and

WARNING

as low as possible. Check if belt fits peri-

Pregnant women

odically. A child's squirming could put

Pregnant women must never place the

the belt out of position. Children are

lap portion of the safety belt over the

given the most safety in the event of an

area of the abdomen where the fetus is

accident when they are restrained by a

located or above the abdomen where

proper restraint system in the rear seat.

the belt could crush the fetus during an

If a larger child (over age 13) must be

impact.

seated in the front seat, the child should

be securely restrained by the available

lap/shoulder belt and the seat should be

Injured person

placed in the rearmost position. Children

age 13 and under should be restrained

A seat belt should be used when an

securely in the rear seat. NEVER place a

injured person is being transported.

child age 13 and under in the front seat.

When this is necessary, you should con-

NEVER place a rear facing child seat in

sult a physician for recommendations.

the front seat of a vehicle.

If the shoulder belt portion slightly

touches the child’s neck or face, try plac-

ing the child closer to the centre of the

vehicle. If the shoulder belt still touches

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One person per belt

Care of seat belts

Two people (including children) should

Seat belt systems should never be disas-

never attempt to use a single seat belt.

sembled or modified. In addition, care

This could increase the severity of inju-

should be taken to assure that seat belts

ries in case of an accident.

and belt hardware are not damaged by

seat hinges, doors or other abuse.

Do not lie down

WARNING

To reduce the chance of injuries in the

僅 When you return the rear seatback to

event of an accident and to achieve

its upright position after the rear seat-

maximum effectiveness of the restraint

back has been folded down, be care-

system, all passengers should be sitting

ful not to damage the seat belt

up and the front and rear seats should

webbing or buckle. Be sure that the

be in an upright position when the vehi-

webbing or buckle does not get

cle is moving. A seat belt cannot provide

caught or pinched in the rear seat. A

proper protection if the person is lying

seat belt with damaged webbing or

down in the rear seat or if the front and

buckle could possibly fail during a col-

rear seats are in a reclined position.

lision or sudden stop, resulting in seri-

ous injury. If the webbing or buckles

WARNING

are damaged, get them replaced

Riding with a reclined seatback

immediately.

increases your chance of serious or fatal

僅 Seatbelts can become hot in a vehicle

injuries in the event of a collision or sud-

that has been closed up in sunny

den stop. The protection of your

weather.

restraint system (seat belts and air bags)

They could burn infants and children.

is greatly reduced by reclining your seat.

Seat belts must be snug against your

hips and chest to work properly. The

Periodic inspection

more the seatback is reclined, the

greater the chance that an occupant's

All seat belts should be inspected peri-

hips will slide under the lap belt causing

odically for wear or damage of any kind.

serious internal injuries or the occupant's

Any damaged parts should be replaced

neck could strike the shoulder belt. Driv-

as soon as possible.

ers and passengers should always sit

well back in their seats, properly belted,

Keep belts clean and dry

and with the seatbacks upright.

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.

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