Get Safety features of your vehicle Guide for Kia Sorento SUV Second Generation (2011-2015)

Seats / 3-2

Seat belts / 3-20

Child restraint system / 3-33

Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-41

Safety features of your vehicle

Front seat

(1) Forward and backward

(2) Seatback angle

(3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s seat)

(4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)*

(5) Seat heater*/Seat heater (with air

ventilation, Driver’s seat)*

(6) Headrest

2nd row seat

(7) Seatback angle and folding

(8) Double folding*

(9) Headrest

(10) Armrest

3rd row seat*

(11) Seatback folding

(12) Headrest

* if equipped

SEATS

OXMA032001

Manual seat Manual seat

Power seat Power seat

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WARNING - Driver’s seat

• Never attempt to adjust the seat

while the vehicle is moving. This

could result in loss of control,

and an accident causing death,

serious injury, or property dam-

age.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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. We recom-

mend that your chest be at least

25 cm (10 inches) away from the

steering wheel.

WARNING - Uprighting

seat

When you return the seatback to its

upright position, hold the seatback

and return it slowly and be sure

there are no other passengers

around the seat. If the seatback is

returned without being held and

controlled, the back of the seat

could spring forward resulting in

accidental injury to a person struck

by the seatback.

WARNING - Loose objects

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.

WARNING - Driver respon-

sibility for passengers

Riding in a vehicle with the seat-

back reclined could lead to serious

or fatal injury in an accident. If a

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 passen-

ger to keep the seatback in an

upright position whenever the vehi-

cle is in motion.

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 cannot oper-

ate normally.

Safety features of your vehicle

Front seat adjustment - manual

C010101AHM

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.

3. Release the lever and make sure the

seat is locked in place.

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.

WARNING

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.

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WARNING - Rear seatbacks

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• When resetting the seatback to

the upright position, make sure it

is securely latched by pushing it

forward and backwards.

• To avoid the possibility of burns,

do not remove the carpet in the

cargo area. Emission control

devices beneath this floor gener-

ate high temperatures.

WARNING

• Do not adjust the seat while wear-

ing seat belts. Moving the seat

cushion forward may cause

strong pressure on the abdomen.

• Use extreme caution so that

hands or other objects are not

caught in the seat mechanisms

while the seat is moving.

• 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.

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C010102AHM

Seatback angle

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the

seatback recline lever.

2. Carefully lean back on the seat and

adjust the seatback of the seat to the

position you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the

seatback is locked in place. (The lever

MUST return to its original position for

the seatback to lock.)

C010103APB

Seat height (for driver’s seat)

To change the height of the seat, push

the lever upwards or downwards.

• To lower the seat cushion, push the

lever down several times.

• To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever

up several times.

Front seat adjustment - power

(if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by using

the control switches located on the out-

side of the seat cushion. Before driving,

adjust the seat to the proper position so

you can easily control the steering wheel,

pedals and switches on the instrument

panel.

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WARNING

The power seat is operable with the

ignition OFF.

Therefore, children should never be

left unattended in the vehicle.

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Forward and backward

Push the control switch forward or back-

ward to move the seat to the desired

position. Release the switch once the

seat reaches the desired position.

Seatback angle

Push the control switch forward or back-

ward to move the seatback to the desired

angle. Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

CAUTION

• 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.

• 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.

OXM039006 OXM039007

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Seat height (for driver’s seat)

Pull the front portion of the control switch

up to raise or press down to lower the

front part of the seat cushion. Pull the

rear portion of the control switch up to

raise or press down to lower the rear part

of the seat cushion. Release the switch

once the seat reaches the desired posi-

tion.

Lumbar support (for driver’s seat)

The lumbar support can be adjusted by

pressing the button.

C010104AHM

Headrest

The driver's and front passenger's seats

are equipped with a headrest for the

occupant's safety and comfort.

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 rear collision.

OHM038048N

OXM039008 OXM039009

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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).

Adjusting the angle (if equipped)

The headrest angle may be adjusted by

pulling or pushing the lower part of the

headrest.

Adjust the headrest so that it properly

supports the head and neck.

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.

• Do not operate the vehicle with

the headrests removed. 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.

OXM039011

OXM039010

CAUTION

Excessive pulling or pushing may

damage the headrest.

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Removal (except active headrest)

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.

Active headrest (if equipped)

The active headrest is designed to move

forward and upward during a rear impact.

This helps prevent the driver's and front

passenger’s heads from moving backward

and thus helps minimize neck injuries.

For your safety, the active headrest can’t

be removed. If there is any problem with

the active headrest, take your vehicle to

an authorized KIA dealer and have the

system checked.

Seat heater (if equipped)

The seat heater 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.

OXM039012

WARNING

Make sure the headrest locks in

position after adjusting it to proper-

ly protect the occupants.

HNF2041-1

WARNING

A gap between the seat and the

headrest release button may

appear when seating on the seat or

when you push or pull the seat. Be

careful not to get your finger, etc.

caught in the gap.

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During mild weather or under conditions

where the operation of the seat heater is

not needed, keep the switches in the

"OFF" position.

• Each time you press the button, the

temperature setting of the seat will

change as follows :

• The seat heater defaults to the OFF

position whenever the ignition switch is

turned on.

✽✽

NOTICE

With the seat heater switch in the ON

position, the heating system in the seat

turns off or on automatically depending

on the seat temperature.

Seat heater with air ventilation

(if equipped)

OFF→HIGH( )→MIDDLE( )→LOW( )

→

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The temperature setting of the seat

changes according to the switch position.

• If you want to warm your seat cushion,

press the right side of the switch (red

color).

• If you want to cool your seat cushion,

press the left side of the switch (blue

color).

• Each time you press the button, the air-

flow will change as follows:

• The seat heater (with air ventilation)

defaults to the OFF position whenever

the ignition switch is turned on.

OFF→HIGH( )→MIDDLE( )→LOW( )

→

WARNING - Seat heater

burns

Passengers should use extreme

caution when using seat heaters

due to the possibility of excess

heating or burns. In particular, the

driver must exercise extreme care

for the following types of passen-

gers:

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

4. Intoxicated individuals

5. Individuals taking medication

that can cause drowsiness,

sleepiness or impairment (sleep-

ing pills, cold tablets, etc.)

CAUTION

• 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.

• To prevent overheating the seat

heater, do not place blankets,

cushions or seat covers on the

seats while the seat warmer is in

operation.

• Do not place heavy or sharp

objects on seats equipped with

seat heaters. Damage to the seat

warming components could occur.

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Seatback pocket (if equipped)

Rear seat adjustment

C010307AHM-C1

Seatback angle (2nd row seat)

To recline the seatback:

1. Pull up the seatback recline lever.

2. Hold the lever and adjust the seatback

of the seat to the position you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the

seatback is locked in place. (The lever

MUST return to its original position for

the seatback to lock.)

OXM039015

OXM039016N

WARNING

For proper operation of the

Occupant Detection System (ODS):

• Do not place any items cumula-

tively weighing over 1 kg (2.2 lbs)

in the seatback pocket or on the

seat.

• Do not hang onto the front pas-

senger seat.

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.

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Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks can be folded to facil-

itate carrying long items or to increase

the luggage capacity of the vehicle.

2nd row seat

1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in the

pocket (if equipped) between the rear

seatback and cushion, and insert the

rear seat belt webbing into the guide to

prevent the seat belt from being dam-

aged.

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.

4.Pull on the seatback folding lever, then

fold the seat toward the front of the

vehicle.

5.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

The purpose of the fold-down rear

seatbacks is to allow you to carry

longer objects that could not be

accommodated in the cargo area.

Never allow passengers sit on top

of the folded down seatback while

the vehicle is moving. This is not a

proper seating position and no seat

belts are available for use.

Ignoring this warning 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 seatbacks.

Doing this could allow cargo to

slide forward and cause injury or

damage during sudden stops.

OXM039021N

OXM039024N

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6. Also, unfold the headrest manually.

7. Return the rear seat belt to the proper

position.

Double folding

(2nd row right seat, if equipped)

Pull the double folding strap on the right

rear seatback, then pull up the rear of the

portion seat cushion toward the front of

the vehicle. When you return the seat

cushion to its original position, always be

sure it has locked into position by pulling

the rear portion of the seat cushion.

WARNING

When you return the rear seatback

to its upright position after being

folded down:

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.

OCM030065N OXM039023N

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3rd row seat (if equipped)

1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in the

pocket between the rear seatback and

cushion, and insert the rear seat belt

webbing into the guide to prevent the

seat belt from being damaged.

2. Set the 2nd row seatback to the

upright position.

3.Pull on the seatback folding strap, then

fold the seat toward the front of the

vehicle.

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

seatback backward by pulling on the

folding strap. Pull the seatback firmly

until it clicks into place. Make sure the

seatback is locked in place.

5. Unfold the headrest manually.

6. Return the rear seat belt to the proper

position.

WARNING - Uprighting

seat

When you return the seatback to its

upright position, hold the seatback

and return it slowly and be sure

there are no other occupants

around the seat. If the seatback is

returned without being held and

controlled, the back of the seat

could move forward or backward

resulting in accidental injury to a

person struck by the seatback.

OXM039025N

OXM039022N

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WARNING

When you return the rear seatback

to its upright position after being

folded down:

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.

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WARNING - 3rd row seat

3rd row occupants should always

remain in the center of the seat

cushion so the occupants head is

protected by the headrest.

If not, the tailgate may hit the occu-

pant's head, which could cause

injury.

CAUTION - Rear seat belts

When returning the rear (2nd and/or

3rd row) seatbacks to the upright

position, remember to return the

rear shoulder belts to their proper

position. Routing the seat belt web-

bing through the rear seat belt

guides will help keep the belts from

being trapped behind or under the

seats.

CAUTION - Damaging rear

seat belt buckles

When you fold the rear (2nd and/or

3rd row) seatback, insert the buckle

in the pocket between the rear seat-

back and cushion. Doing so can

prevent the buckle from being dam-

aged by the rear seatback.

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C010303AHM

Headrest

The rear seat(s) is equipped with head-

rests in all the seating positions for the

occupant's safety and comfort.

The headrest not only provides comfort

for passengers, but also helps protect the

head and neck in the event of a collision.

WARNING - Cargo

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.

Do not place objects on the rear

(2nd and/or 3rd row) seats, since

they cannot be properly secured

and may hit the front seat occu-

pants in a collision.

WARNING - Cargo loading

Make sure the engine is off, the

automatic transaxle is in P (Park) or

the manual transaxle is in 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 inadver-

tently moved to another position.

WARNING

• For maximum effectiveness in

case of an accident, the 2nd row

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 people's head is level to 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.

• 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.

• After adjusting or reinstalling the

headrest, always make sure the

headrest locks in the upright

position to properly protect the

occupants.

OHM038049N

* if equipped

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2nd row headrest

Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the headrest, push and hold the

release button (1) while pulling it up to

the desired position (2). To lower the

headrest, push and hold the release but-

ton (1) on the headrest support and

lower the headrest to the desired position

(3).

Removal

Outer

To remove the headrest :

1. Raise it as far as it can go.

2. Insert the small thin bar into the

release hole (A).

3. While pressing the release hole (A),

press the button (B), then pull the

headrest up.

To reinstall the headrest, insert the head-

rest holes (3) into the poles and press

the headrest down. Then adjust it to the

appropriate height and make sure the

headrest is locked in place.

Center

To remove the headrest, raise it as far as

it can go then press the release button

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.

Outside

Center

OXM039018

OXM039018N

Outer

OXM039020N

Center

OXM039018

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3rd row headrest (if equipped)

The headrest will fold down automatically

when the seatback folding.

Always be sure the headrest has locked

into position after you return the seatback.

Removal

To remove the headrest, press the both

release buttons (A) inside the headrest

while pulling the headrest up.

To reinstall the headrest, put the headrest

holes into the poles and press the head-

rest down. Then, make sure the headrest

is locked in place.

Armrest (2nd row seat)

To use the armrest, pull it forward from

the seatback.

OXM039061N

OXM039062N

OXM039019N

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C020100AHM

Seat belt restraint system

SEAT BELTS

WARNING

• For maximum restraint system

protection, the seat belts must

always be used whenever the

vehicle is moving.

• 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.

• 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.

(Continued)

• Avoid wearing twisted seat belts.

A twisted belt can't do its job

well. In a collision, it could even

cut into you. Be sure the belt

webbing is straight and not twist-

ed.

• Be careful not to damage the belt

webbing or hardware. If the belt

webbing or hardware is dam-

aged, replace it.

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.

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.

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.

(Continued)

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Seat belt warning

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.

1GQA2083

(Continued)

Belts should not be worn with

straps twisted. Each 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

• 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.

• When you fasten the seat belt, be

careful not to latch the seat belt

in buckles of other seat. It's very

dangerous and you may not be

protected by the seat belt proper-

ly.

• 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.

• 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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If the driver's seat belt is not fastened

when the ignition switch is turned on, the

seat belt warning light and the seat belt

warning chime will operate for approxi-

mately 6 seconds. But if it is fastened

within the 6 seconds, the warning light

will blink until the 6 seconds are up. The

warning chime will turn off immediately.

If the driver's seat belt is disconnected

after the ignition switch is turned to the

ON position, the seat belt warning light

and chime will operate for approximately

6 seconds. But if it is fastened within the

6 seconds, the warning light and chime

will turn off immediately. If the driver's

seat belt is not fastened when the vehicle

speed exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph), the

seat belt warning light and chime will

operate for approximately 11 times with a

pattern of 6 seconds on and 24 seconds

off until the belt is fastened or the vehicle

speed decreases below 5 km/h (3 mph).

C020102AAM-EU

Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system

with emergency locking retractor

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.

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.

✽✽

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.

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Height adjustment

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 the door and not

your neck.

To adjust the height of the seat belt

anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster

into an appropriate position.

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.

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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.

Never wear the seat belt under the

arm that is near the door.

WARNING

• Verify that the shoulder belt

anchor is locked into position at

the appropriate height. Never

position the shoulder belt across

your neck or face. Improperly

positioned seat belts can cause

serious injuries in an accident.

• 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.

OXM039026

Front seat

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Seat belts - Front passenger and rear

seat 3-point system with combination

locking retractor

To fasten your seat belt:

Combination retractor type seat belts are

installed in the rear seat positions to help

accommodate the installation of child

restraint systems. Although a combina-

tion retractor is also installed in the front

passenger seat position, it is strongly

recommended that children always be

seated in the rear seat. NEVER place

any infant restraint system in the front

seat of the vehicle.

This type of seat belt combines the fea-

tures of both an emergency locking

retractor seat belt and an automatic lock-

ing retractor seat belt. To fasten your seat

belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert

the metal tab into the buckle. There will

be an audible "click" when the tab locks

into the buckle. When not securing a

child restraint, the seat belt operates in

the same way as the driver's seat belt

(Emergency Locking Retractor Type). It

automatically adjusts to the proper length

only after the lap belt portion of the seat

belt is adjusted manually so that it fits

snugly around your hips.

When the seat belt is fully extended from

the retractor to allow the installation of a

child restraint system, the seat belt oper-

ation changes to allow the belt to retract,

but not to extend (Automatic Locking

Retractor Type). Refer to “Using a child

restraint system” in this section.

✽✽

NOTICE

Although the combination retractor

provides the same level of protection for

seated passengers in either emergency

or automatic locking modes, have the

seated passengers use the emergency

locking feature for improved conven-

ience. The automatic locking function is

intended to facilitate child restraint

installation. To convert from the auto-

matic locking feature to the emergency

locking operation mode, allow the

unbuckled seat belt to fully retract.

CAUTION

Do NOT fold down the left portion of

the rear seat back when the rear

center seat belt is buckled. ALWAYS

UNBUCKLE the rear center seat

belt before folding down the left

portion of the rear seat back. If the

rear center seat belt is buckled

when the left portion of the rear

seat back is folded down, distortion

and damage to the top portion of

the seat back and seat belt garnish

may result, causing the seat back to

lock into the folded down position.

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When using the rear center seat belt, the

buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be

used.

To release the seat belt:

The seat belt is released by pressing the

release button (1) on the locking 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.

C020105AAM

Stowing the rear seat belt

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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OXM039029

OXM039030

■ 2nd row seat

■ 3rd row seat (if equipped)

OXM039028N

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263

Routing the seat belt webbing through

the rear seat belt guides will help keep

the belts from being trapped behind or

under the seats.

After inserting the seat belt, tighten the

belt webbing by pulling it up.

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Pre-tensioner seat belt

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 (or side collisions or

rollovers). The pre-tensioner seat belts

can be activated, where the frontal colli-

sion (or side collisions or rollovers) is

severe enough, together with the air

bags.

OED030300

CAUTION

Remove the seat belt from the

guides before using. If you pull on

the seat belt when it is stored in the

guides, it may damage the guides

and/or belt webbing.

OXM039031

OXM039032

■ 2nd row seat

■ 3rd row seat (if equipped)

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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

(or side collisions or rollovers), the pre-

tensioner will activate and pull the seat

belt into tighter contact against the occu-

pant'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.

✽✽

NOTICE

The pre-tensioner will activate not only

in a frontal collision but also in a side

collision or rollover, if the vehicle is

equipped with a side or curtain air bag.

The seat belt pre-tensioner system con-

sists mainly of the following components.

Their locations are shown in the illustra-

tion:

1. SRS air bag warning light

2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly

3. SRS control module

WARNING

To obtain maximum benefit from a

pre-tensioner seat belt:

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 manual.

2. Be sure you and your passen-

gers always wear seat belts prop-

erly.

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WARNING

For your safety, be sure that the

belt webbing is not loose or twisted

and always sit properly on your

seat.

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283

✽✽

NOTICE

• Both the driver's and front passen-

ger's pre-tensioner seat belts may be

activated in certain frontal collisions.

The pre-tensioners will not be activat-

ed if the seat belts are not being worn

at the time of the collision.

• 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.

✽

NOTICE

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not put anything near the

buckle. Placing objects near the

buckle can adversely affect the

buckle pretensioner and may

increase the risk of personal

injury in the event of a collision.

(Continued)

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Seat belt precautions

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Infant or small child

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.

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.

Even with advanced air bags,

unbelted occupants can be severe-

ly injured by a deploying air bag.

Always follow the precautions

about seat belts, air bags and occu-

pant seating contained in this man-

ual.

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.

(Continued)

• 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.

• Always wear the seat belts when

driving or riding in a motor vehi-

cle.

• If the vehicle or pre-tensioner

seat belt must be discarded, con-

tact an authorized KIA dealer.

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303

✽✽

NOTICE

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 the Safety

Standard 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.

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Larger children

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

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 larger child (over age 12) must be seat-

ed 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.

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.

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.

• If seat belts are not properly worn

and adjusted on children, there is

a risk of death or serious injury.

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Restraint of pregnant women

Pregnant women should wear lap/shoul-

der belt assemblies whenever possible

according to specific recommendations

by their doctors. The lap portion of the

belt should be worn AS SECURELY AND

LOW AS POSSIBLE.

C020303AUN

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.

C020304AUN

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.

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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 and rear seats should be in

an upright position when the vehicle is

moving. A seat belt cannot provide prop-

er protection if the person is lying down in

the rear seat or if the front and rear seats

are in a reclined position.

WARNING

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 secured against

your hips and chest to work proper-

ly. The more the seatback is

reclined, the greater the chance an

occupant's hips will slide under the

lap belt causing serious internal

injuries. Also, the shoulder belt

may strike the occupant's neck.

Drivers and passengers should

always sit well back in their seats,

properly belted, and with the seat-

backs upright.

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.

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323

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Care of seat belts

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.

C020401AEN

Periodic inspection

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.

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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.

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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

to an authorized KIA dealer.

WARNING

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.

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM

C030000AHM-EU

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 properly

placed and installed in the rear seat. You

must use a commercially available child

restraint system that meets the require-

ments of the safety standards of your

country.

Child restraint systems are designed to be

secured in vehicle seats by seat belt, or by

a tether anchor and/or LATCH anchors (if

equipped).

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

manufacturer 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.

(Continued)

• 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 cargo

area or fasten it with a seat belt

so that it will not be thrown for-

ward 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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343

WARNING

To reduce the chance 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.

• Always follow the child restraint

system manufacturer’s instruc-

tions for installation and use of

the child restraint.

• Always make sure the child seat

is secured properly in the car and

your child is securely restrained

in the child 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 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)

• 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 allow two children, or any

two persons, to use the same

seat belt.

• 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.

• Never allow a child to stand-up or

kneel on the seat or floor of a

moving vehicle. During a colli-

sion or sudden stop, the child

can be violently thrown against

the vehicle’s interior, resulting in

serious injury.

(Continued)

• 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.

• Seat belts can become very hot,

especially when the car is parked

in direct sunlight. Always check

the seat belt buckles before fas-

tening them over a child.

• After an accident, have an author-

ized KIA dealer check the child

restraint system, seat belt, tether

anchor and lower anchor.

• 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.

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Using a child restraint system

For small children and babies, the use of

a child seat or infant seat is required. The

child seat or infant seat should be of

appropriate size for the child and should

be installed in accordance with the man-

ufacturer's instructions.

For safety reasons, we recommend that

the child restraint system be used in the

rear seats.

Since all passenger seat belts move

freely under normal conditions and only

lock under extreme or emergency condi-

tions (emergency lock mode), you must

manually change these seat belts to the

auto lock mode to secure a child

restraint.

CRS09

OUN026150

Forward-facing child restraint system

Rearward-facing child restraint system

WARNING

Never place a rear-facing child

restraint in the front passenger

seat, because of the danger an

inflating passenger-side air bag

could impact the rear-facing child

restraint and kill the child.

WARNING - Child seat

installation

• 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

properly restrained in the child

restraint. Before installing the

child restraint system, read the

instructions supplied by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

• If the seat belt does not operate

as described in this section, have

the system checked immediately

by your authorized KIA dealer.

• Failure to observe this manual's

instructions regarding child

restraint systems and the

instructions provided with the

child restraint system could

increase the chance and/or

severity of injury in an accident.

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Placing a passenger seat belt into

the auto lock mode

The auto lock mode will help prevent the

normal movement of the child in the vehi-

cle from causing the seat belt to loosen

and compromise the child restraint sys-

tem. To secure a child restraint system,

use the following procedure.

To install a child restraint system on the

outboard or center rear seats, do the fol-

lowing:

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.

2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch into

the buckle. Listen for the distinct “click”

sound.

Position the release button so that it is

easy to access in case of an emergency.

3. Pull the shoulder portion of the seat

belt all the way out. When the shoulder

portion of the seat belt is fully extend-

ed, it will shift the retractor to the “Auto

Lock” (child restraint) mode.

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4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion of

the seat belt to retract and listen for an

audible “clicking” or “ratcheting” sound.

This indicates that the retractor is in

the “Auto Lock” mode. If no distinct

sound is heard, repeat steps 3 and 4.

5. Remove as much slack from the belt

as possible by pushing down on the

child restraint system while feeding the

shoulder belt back into the retractor.

6. Push and pull on the child restraint

system to confirm that the seat belt is

holding it firmly in place. If it is not,

release the seat belt and repeat steps

2 through 6.

7. Double check that the retractor is in

the “Auto Lock” mode by attempting to

pull more of the seat belt out of the

retractor. If you cannot, the retractor is

in the “Auto Lock” mode.

To remove the child restraint, press the

release button on the buckle and then

pull the lap/shoulder belt out of the

restraint and allow the seat belt to retract

fully.

When the seat belt is allowed to

retract to its fully stowed position, the

retractor will automatically switch

from the “Auto Lock” mode to the

emergency lock mode for normal

adult usage.

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WARNING - Auto lock

mode

The lap/shoulder belt automatically

returns to the “emergency lock

mode” whenever the belt is allowed

to retract fully. Therefore, the pre-

ceding seven steps must be fol-

lowed each time a child restraint is

installed.

If the retractor is not in the

Automatic Locking mode, the child

restraint can move when your vehi-

cle turns or stops suddenly. A child

can be seriously injured or killed if

the child restraint is not properly

anchored to the car, including set-

ting the retractor to the Automatic

Locking mode.

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Securing a child restraint seat with

tether anchor system

Child restraint hook holders are located

on the back of the rear seatbacks.

1. Route the child restraint seat strap

over the seatback.

For vehicles with adjustable head-

rests, route the tether strap under the

headrest 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 child restraint

seat.

WARNING - Tether strap

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.

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.

OXM039033 OXM039034N

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C030104AHM-EU

Securing a child restraint seat with

child seat lower anchor system

Some child seat manufacturers make

child restraint seats that are labeled as

LATCH or LATCH-compatible child

restraint seats. LATCH stands for "Lower

Anchors and Tethers for Children". These

seats include two rigid or webbing

mounted attachments that connect to

two LATCH anchors at specific seating

positions in your vehicle. This type of

child restraint seat eliminates the need to

use seat belts to attach the child seat in

the rear seats.

Child restraint symbols are located on

the left and right 2nd row seat backs to

indicate the position of the lower anchors

for child restraints.

WARNING - Child restraint

check

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.

WARNING - Child restraint

anchorage

• 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.

• The tether strap may not work

properly if attached somewhere

other than the correct tether

anchor.

OXM039035 OXM039060N

Lower Anchor

Position Indicator

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403

LATCH anchors have been provided in

your vehicle. The LATCH anchors are

located in the left and right outboard rear

seating positions. Their locations are

shown in the illustration. There is no

LATCH anchor provided for the center

rear seating position.

The LATCH anchors are located between

the seatback and the seat cushion of the

2nd row seat left and right outboard seat-

ing positions.

Follow the child seat manufacturer’s

instructions to properly install child

restraint seats with LATCH or LATCH-

compatible attachments.

Once you have installed the LATCH child

restraint, assure that the seat is properly

attached to the LATCH and tether

anchors.

Also, test the child restraint seat before

you place the child in it. Tilt the seat from

side to side. Also try to tug the seat for-

ward. Check to see if the anchors hold

the seat in place.

WARNING

If the child restraint is not anchored

properly, the risk of a child being

seriously injured or killed in a colli-

sion greatly increases.

WARNING - LATCH lower

anchors

LATCH lower anchors are only to

be used with the left and right rear

outboard seating positions. Never

attempt to attach a LATCH

equipped seat in the center seating

position. You may damage the

anchors or the anchors may fail

and break in a collision.

CAUTION

Do not allow the rear seat belt web-

bing to get scratched or pinched by

the child-seat latch and LATCH

anchor during the installation.

WARNING

• When using the vehicle's

"LATCH" 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.

• Do not place anything around the

lower anchors. Also make sure

that the seat belt is not caught in

the lower anchors.

WARNING

Install the child restraint seat fully

rearward against the seatback with

the seatback reclined two positions

from the most upright latched posi-

tion.

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(1) Driver’s front air bag

(2) Passenger’s front air bag

(3) Side impact air bag

(4) Curtain air bag

AIR BAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

WARNING

Even in vehicles with air bags, you

and your passengers must always

wear the safety belts provided in

order to minimize the risk and

severity of injury in the event of a

collision or rollover.

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

* 3rd row seat : if equipped

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How does the air bag system

operate

• Air bags are activated (able to inflate if

necessary) only when the ignition

switch is turned to the ON or START

position.

• Air bags inflate instantly in the event of

a serious frontal collision or side colli-

sion in order to help protect the occu-

pants from serious physical injury.

Also, the side and/or curtain air bags

inflate instantly in the event of a

rollover in order to help protect the

occupants from serious physical injury.

• 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 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.

• The front air bags will completely

inflate and deflate in an instant.

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.

• In order to help provide protection in a

severe collision, the air bags must

inflate rapidly. The speed of the air bag

inflation is a consequence of extremely

short time in which a collision occurs

and the need to inflate 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 the air

bag design.

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.

• There are even circumstances

under which contact with the steer-

ing wheel or passenger air bag can

cause fatal injuries, especially if the

occupant is positioned excessively

close to the steering wheel or pas-

senger air bag.

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 possi-

ble (at least 250 mm (10 inches)

away). The front passengers

should always move their seats

as far back as possible and sit

back in their seat.

• Air bags inflate instantly in the

event of a collision, and passen-

gers may be injured by the air bag

expansion force if they are not in

a proper position.

• Air bag inflation may cause

injuries including facial or bodily

abrasions, injuries from broken

glasses or burns.

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Noise and smoke

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 igni-

tion of the air bag inflator. After the air

bag inflates, you may feel substantial dis-

comfort 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 dis-

comfort and prevent prolonged expo-

sure to the smoke and powder.

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 a doctor if the

symptom persists.

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Do not install a child restraint on the

front passenger’s seat.

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 could cause serious or fatal

injuries to the child.

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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 area’s

internal components immediately

after an air bag has inflated.

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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).

When the ignition switch is turned ON,

the warning light should illuminate for

approximately 6 seconds, then go off.

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.

• The light comes on while the vehicle is

in motion.

• The light blinks when the ignition

switch is in ON position.

WARNING

• Extreme Hazard! Do not use a

rearward facing child restraint on

a seat protected by an air bag in

front of it!

• 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.

• When children are seated in the

rear outboard seats of vehicle

equipped with side and/or 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.

Inflation of side and/or curtain air

bags could cause serious injury

or death to an infant or child.

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SRS components and functions

The SRS consists of the following com-

ponents:

1. Driver's front air bag module

2. Passenger's front air bag module

3. Side impact air bag modules

4. Curtain air bag modules

5. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies

6. Air bag warning light

7. SRS control module (SRSCM)/

Rollover sensor

8. Front impact sensors

9. Side impact sensors

10. PASSENGER “AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator (Front passenger’s seat only)

11. Occupant detection system (Front

passenger’s seat only)

12. Driver’s and front passenger’s seat

belt buckle sensors

13. Driver’s front anchor pre-tensioner

The SRSCM continually monitors all

SRS components while the ignition

switch is ON to determine if a crash

impact is severe enough to require air

bag deployment or pre-tensioner seat

belt deployment.

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

SRS air bag warning light should go out.

The front 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.

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Driver’s front air bag (1)

WARNING

If any of the following conditions

occurs, this indicates a malfunction

of the SRS. Have an authorized KIA

dealer inspect the air bag system

as soon as possible.

• 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.

• The light blinks when the ignition

switch is in ON position.

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463

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.

B240B02L B240B03L

Driver’s front air bag (2) Driver’s front air bag (3)

WARNING

• 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.

• 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 a dangerous pro-

jectile and cause injury if the pas-

senger's air bag inflates.

B240B05L

Passenger’s front air bag

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C040300AAM

Occupant Detection System

(ODS)

Your vehicle is equipped with an occu-

pant detection system in the front pas-

senger's seat.

The occupant detection system is

designed to detect the presence of a

properly-seated front passenger and

determine if the passenger's front air bag

should be enabled (may inflate) or not.

The driver's front air bag is not affected

or controlled by the occupant detection

system.

WARNING

• 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.

• The SRS can function only when

the ignition switch is in the ON

position. If the SRS air bag warn-

ing light does not illuminate, or

continuously remains on after

illuminating for about 6 seconds

when the ignition switch 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, have your

vehicle immediately inspected by

an authorized KIA dealer.

(Continued)

• Before you replace a fuse or dis-

connect a battery terminal, turn

the ignition switch to the LOCK

position and remove the ignition

switch. Never remove or replace

the air bag related fuse(s) when

the ignition switch is in the ON

position. Failure to heed this

warning will cause the SRS air

bag warning light to illuminate.

WARNING

Do not put anything in front of the

passenger air bag indicator.

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Safety features of your vehicle

483

Main components of occupant detec-

tion system

• A detection device located within the

front passenger seat cushion.

• An electronic system which deter-

mines whether the passenger air bag

systems should be activated or deacti-

vated.

• A indicator light located on the instru-

ment panel which illuminates the

words PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”

indicating the front passenger air bag

system is deactivated.

• The instrument panel air bag warning

light is interconnected with the occu-

pant detection system.

If the front passenger seat is occupied by

a person that the system determines to

be of appropriate size, and he/she sits

properly (sitting upright with the seatback

in an upright position, centered on the

seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs

comfortably extended and their feet on

the floor), the PASSENGER AIR BAG

“OFF” indicator will turn off and the front

passenger's air bag will be able to inflate,

if necessary, in frontal crashes.

You will find the PASSENGER AIR BAG

“OFF” indicator on the center facia panel.

This system detects the conditions 1~4

in the following table and activates or

deactivates the front passenger air bag

based on these conditions.

Always be sure that you and all vehicle

occupants are seated and restrained

properly (sitting upright with the seat in

an upright position, centered on the seat

cushion, with the person’s legs comfort-

ably extended, feet on the floor, and

wearing the safety belt properly) for the

most effective protection by the air bag

and the safety belt.

• The ODS (Occupant Detection System)

may not function properly if the passen-

ger takes actions which can defeat the

detection system. These include:

(1) Failing to sit in an upright position.

(2) Leaning against the door or center

console.

(3) Sitting towards the sides or the front

of the seat.

(4) Putting legs on the dashboard or rest-

ing them on other locations which

reduce the passenger weight on the

front seat.

(5) Improperly wearing the safety belt.

(6) Reclining the seat back.

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant detection system

*1) The ODS system uses a field to evaluate a person's size to determine whether the

air bag should deploy. It is possible for a child to be detected and activate the ODS,

thus allowing the airbag to deploy. To maximize safety, do not allow children to ride

in the front passenger seat.

*2) Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.

WARNING

Riding in an improper position or

placing weight on the front passen-

ger's seat when it is unoccupied by

a passenger adversely affects the

Occupant Detection System (ODS).

Your ODS is designed to resist

electronic waves, but do not place

an electronic device (ex. laptop

computer, after market DMB/navi-

gation/satellite audio, video game

machine, MP3, etc.) on or near the

seat cushion since it may defeat

the proper functioning of the ODS

or turn on the air bag warning light.

(Continued)

Condition detected by

the occupant detection

system

1. Adult or child*

2. Child restraint system*

3. Unoccupied

4. There is a malfunction

in the system

Off

Activated

Deactivated

Activated

"PASSENGER AIR

BAG OFF" indicator

light

SRS warning light

Front passenger

air bag

Indicator/Warning light Devices

Safety features of your vehicle

503

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1KMN3664

1KMN3665

- Never sit with hips shifted

towards the front of the seat.

- Never lean on the door or center

console.

- Never sit on one side of the front

passenger seat.

- Never place feet on the dash-

board.

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1KMN3662

- Never put a heavy load or an

active electronic device on the

front passenger seat or seatback

pocket.

- Never excessively recline the

front passenger seatback.

OVQ036014N

- Never place feet on the front pas-

senger seatback.

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When an adult is seated in the front pas-

senger seat, if the PASSENGER AIR

BAG “OFF” indicator is on, turn the igni-

tion switch to the LOCK position and ask

the passenger to sit properly (sitting

upright with the seat back in an upright

position, centered on the seat cushion

with their seat belt on, legs comfortably

extended and their feet on the floor).

Restart the engine and have the person

remain in that position. This will allow the

system to detect the person and to

enable the passenger air bag.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indi-

cator is still on, ask the passenger to

move to the rear seat.

✽✽

NOTICE

The PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”

indicator illuminates for about 4 sec-

onds after the ignition switch is turned

to the ON position or after the engine is

started. If the front passenger seat is

occupied, the occupant detection sensor

will then classify the front passenger

after several more seconds.

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WARNING

Do not put a heavy load or an active

electronic device (ex. laptop com-

puter, after market DMB/naviga-

tion/satellite audio, video game

machine, MP3, etc.) in the front pas-

senger seatback pocket or on the

front passenger seat. Do not hang

onto the front passenger seat. Do

not hang any items such as seat-

back table on the front passenger

seatback. Do not place feet on the

front passenger seatback. Do not

place any items under the front

passenger seat. Any of these could

interfere with proper sensor opera-

tion or turn on the air bag warning

light.

Proper position

WARNING

Do not allow an adult passenger to

ride in the front seat when the

“PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” indi-

cator is illuminated because the air

bag will not deploy in the event of a

crash. If the "PASSENGER AIR BAG

OFF" indicator remains illuminated

after the adult passenger reposi-

tions themselves properly and the

car is restarted, have the passenger

move to the rear seat because the

passenger's front air bag will not

deploy.

The "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF"

indicator will not change according

to the occupants posture after the

vehicle has been running for 30

seconds.

Front seat passengers must stay

properly seated to avoid serious

injury from a deploying air bag.

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523

WARNING

• Even though your vehicle is

equipped with the occupant

detection system, never install a

child restraint system in the front

passenger's seat. A deploying air

bag can forcefully strike a child

resulting in serious injuries or

death. Any child age 12 and

under should ride in the rear seat.

Children too large for child

restraints should use the avail-

able lap/shoulder belts. No matter

what type of crash, children of all

ages are safer when restrained in

the rear seat.

• If the PASSENGER AIR BAG

“OFF” indicator is illuminated

when the front passenger's seat

is occupied by an adult and

he/she sits properly (sitting

upright with the seatback in an

upright position, centered on the

seat cushion with their seat belt

on, legs comfortably extended

and their feet on the floor), have

that person sit in the rear seat.

(Continued)

• Accident statistics show that chil-

dren are safer if they are

restrained in the rear, as opposed

to the front seat. It is recommend-

ed that child restraints be secured

in a rear seat, including an infant

riding in a rear-facing infant seat,

a child riding in a forward-facing

child seat and an older child rid-

ing in a booster seat.

• Air bags can only be used once –

have an authorized KIA dealer

replace the air bag immediately

after deployment.

• The occupant detection system

may not work properly if water,

coffee or any other liquid includ-

ing rain gets on the seat. Keep

the front seat dry at all times.

• Do not place an electronic device

(ex. laptop computer, after market

DMB/navigation/satellite audio,

video game machine, MP3, etc.)

on the front passenger seat. Its

electronic field may cause the

ODS to switch to the "on" condi-

tion and thus turn on the air bag

warning light or allow the pas-

senger airbag to deploy need-

lessly in a collision, increasing

your repair costs.

(Continued)

• If the front passenger seat is

occupied by a child who is not in

a CRS, the "PASSENGER AIR

BAG OFF" indicator may or may

not be on and the passenger

airbag may or may not deploy in a

collision. Have the child move to

a rear seat to increase their safe-

ty.

• Do not modify or replace the front

passenger seat. Don't place any-

thing on or attach anything such

as a blanket or seat heater to the

front passenger seat. This can

adversely affect the occupant

detection system.

• Do not place sharp objects on the

front passenger seat. These may

damage the occupant detection

system, if they puncture the seat

cushion.

• Do not use accessory seat cov-

ers on the front seats.

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Driver's and passenger's front air

bag

Your vehicle is equipped with an

Advanced Supplemental Restraint (Air

Bag) System and lap/shoulder belts at

both the driver and passenger seating

position.

The indication of the system's presence

are the letters "AIR BAG" embossed on

the air bag pad cover on the steering

wheel and the passenger's side front

panel pad above the glove box.

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.

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. The SRS uses sensors to gath-

er information about the driver's and front

passenger's seat belt usage and impact

severity.

WARNING

If the occupant detection system is

not working properly, the SRS air

bag warning light on the instru-

ment panel will illuminate because

the passenger's front air bag is

connected with the occupant

detection system. If there is a mal-

function of the occupant detection

system, the PASSENGER AIR BAG

“OFF” indicator will not illuminate

and the passenger's front air bag

will inflate in frontal impact crashes

even if there is no occupant in the

front passenger's seat. If the SRS

air bag warning light does not illu-

minate when the ignition switch is

turned to the ON position, remains

illuminated after approximately 6

seconds when the ignition switch is

turned to the ON position, or if it

illuminates while the vehicle is

being driven, have an authorized

KIA dealer inspect the occupant

detection system and the SRS air

bag system as soon as possible.

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Passenger’s front air bag

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543

The seat belt buckle sensors determine if

the driver and front passenger's seat

belts are fastened.

These sensors provide the ability to con-

trol the SRS deployment based on

whether or not the seat belts are fas-

tened, and how severe the impact is.

The advanced SRS offers the ability to

control the air bag inflation with two lev-

els. A first stage level is provided for mod-

erate-severity impacts. A second stage

level is provided for more severe impacts.

The passenger’s front air bag is designed

to help reduce the injury of children sitting

close to the instrument panel in low speed

collisions. However, children are safer if

they are restrained in the rear seat.

According to the impact severity and seat

belt usage, the SRSCM (SRS Control

Module) controls the air bag inflation.

Failure to properly wear seat belts can

increase the risk or severity of injury in

an accident.

Additionally, your vehicle is equipped

with an occupant detection system in the

front passenger's seat. The occupant

detection system detects the presence of

a passenger in the front passenger's seat

and will turn off the front passenger's air

bag under certain conditions. For more

detail, see "Occupant detection system"

in this section.

WARNING

If the occupant detection system is

not working properly, the SRS air

bag warning light on the instru-

ment panel will illuminate because

the SRS air bag warning light is

connected with the occupant

detection system. If the SRS air bag

warning light does not illuminate

when the ignition switch is turned

to the ON position, remains illumi-

nated after approximately 6 sec-

onds when the ignition switch is

turned to the ON position, or if it

illuminates while the vehicle is

being driven, have an authorized

KIA dealer inspect the advanced

SRS air bag system as soon as

possible.

WARNING

• Modification to the seat structure

can cause the air bag to deploy at

a different level than should be

provided.

• Do not place any objects under-

neath the front seats as they

could damage interfere with the

occupant detection system.

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NOTICE

• Be sure to read information about the

SRS on the labels provided on the sun-

visor.

• Advanced air bags are combined with

pre-tensioner seat belts to help provide

enhanced occupant protection in

frontal crashes. Front air bags are not

intended to deploy in collisions in

which sufficient protection can be pro-

vided by the pre-tensioner seat belt.

WARNING

Manufacturers are required by gov-

ernment regulations to provide a

contact point concerning modifica-

tions to the vehicle for persons with

disabilities, which modifications

may affect the vehicle’s advanced

air bag system. However, KIA does

not endorse nor will it support any

changes to any part or structure of

the vehicle that could affect the

advanced air bag system, including

the occupant detection system.

Specifically, the front passenger

seat, dashboard or door should not

be replaced except by an author-

ized KIA dealer using original KIA

parts designed for this vehicle and

model. Any other such replacement

or modification could adversely

affect the operation of the occupant

detection system and your

advanced air bags. For the same

reason, do not attach anything to

the seat, dashboard or door, even

temporarily. If the system is

adversely affected, it could cause

severe personal injuries or death in

a collision.

(Continued)

• Never place a child in any child or

booster seat in the front seat.

• ABC – Always Buckle Children in

the 2nd Row seat. It is the safest

place for children of any age to

ride.

• Front and side air bags can injure

occupants improperly positioned

in the front seats.

• Move your seat as far back as

practical from the front air bags,

while still maintaining control of

the vehicle.

• 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.

• Never lean against the door or

center console – always sit in an

upright position.

• Do not allow a passenger to ride

in the front seat when the PAS-

SENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indica-

tor is illuminated, because the air

bag will not deploy in the event of

a moderate or severe frontal

crash.

(Continued)

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 advanced air bags,

improperly and unbelted occupants

can be severely injured when the

air bag inflates. Always follow the

precautions about seat belts, air

bags and occupant safety con-

tained in this manual.

To reduce the chance of serious or

fatal injuries and receive the maxi-

mum safety benefit from your

restraint system:

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563

OEP036096N

OVQ036018N

1VQA2091

Rear impact

Side impact

Rollover

(Continued)

• No objects should be placed over

or near the air bag modules on

the steering wheel, instrument

panel or 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.

• Never place covers, blankets or

aftermarket seat warmers on the

passenger seat as these may

interfere with the occupant detec-

tion system.

• 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.

(Continued)

• If the SRS air bag warning light

remains illuminated while the

vehicle is being driven, have an

authorized KIA dealer inspect the

air bag system as soon as possi-

ble.

• Air bags can only be used once –

have an authorized KIA dealer

replace the air bag immediately

after deployment.

• 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)

• 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.

(Continued)

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Side impact air bag

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.

(Continued)

• 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 or the engine is shut off.

• 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.

(Continued)

• Even though your vehicle is

equipped with the occupant

detection system, do not install a

child restraint system in the front

passenger seat position. 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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• The side impact air bags are designed

to deploy during certain side-impact

collisions, depending on the crash

severity, angle, speed and point of

impact.

• The side impact air bags do not only

deploy on the side of the impact but

also on the opposite side.

• Also, both sides of the side impact air

bags deploy in certain rollover situa-

tions.

• The side impact air bags are not

designed to deploy in all side impact or

rollover situations.

(Continued)

• Do not install any accessories on

the side or near the side impact

air bag.

• Do not place any objects over the

air bag or between the air bag

and yourself.

• 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 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 switch

is on.

• If seat or seat cover is damaged,

have the vehicle checked and

repaired by an authorized KIA

dealer. Inform the dealer that your

vehicle is equipped with side

impact air bags and an occupant

detection system.

WARNING

• 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 or

rollover conditions severe

enough to cause significant

injury to the vehicle occupants.

• For best protection from the side

air bag system and to avoid being

injured by the deploying side air

bag, both front seat occupants

should sit in an upright position

with the seat belt properly fas-

tened. The driver's hands should

be placed on the steering wheel

at the 9:00 and 3:00 positions.

The passenger's arms and hands

should be placed on their laps.

• Do not use any accessory seat

covers.

• Use of seat covers could reduce

or prevent the effectiveness of

the system.

(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 passengers when they are

seated on seats equipped with side

and/or curtain air bags.

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Curtain air bag

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 occupants and

the rear outboard seat occupants in cer-

tain side impact collisions.

• 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 do not only deploy

on the side of the impact but also on

the opposite side.

• Also, both sides of the curtain air bags

deploy in certain rollover situations.

• The curtain air bags are not designed

to deploy in all side impact or rollover

situations.

WARNING

• In order for side and curtain air

bags to provide the best protec-

tion, front seat occupants and

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.

(Continued)

• When children are seated in the

rear outboard seats, they must be

seated in the proper child

restraint system. Make sure to

position the child restraint sys-

tem as far away from the door

side as possible, and secure the

child restraint system in a locked

position.

• Do not allow the passengers to

lean their heads or bodies

against the 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

impact and/or curtain air bags.

• Never try to open or repair any

components of the side and cur-

tain air bag system. This should

only be done by an authorized

KIA dealer.

Failure to follow the above men-

tioned instructions can result in

injury or death to the vehicle occu-

pants in an accident.

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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. In other words, just because

your vehicle is damaged and even if it

is totally unusable, don’t be surprised

that the air bags did not inflate.

Air bag collision sensors

(1) SRS control module/

Rollover sensor

(2) Front impact sensor

(3) Side impact sensor

(4) Side impact sensor

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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.

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WARNING

• Do not hit or allow any objects to

impact the locations where air

bags 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.

Therefore, do not try to perform

maintenance on or around the air

bag sensors. Have the vehicle

checked and repaired by an

authorized KIA dealer.

(Continued)

• Problems may arise if the sensor

installation angles are changed

due to the deformation of the

front bumper, front end module,

body or front doors and/or C pil-

lar where side collision sensors

are installed. Have the vehicle

checked and repaired by an

authorized KIA dealer.

• Your vehicle has been designed

to absorb impact and deploy the

air bag(s) in certain collisions.

Installing bumper guards (or side

step or running board) or replac-

ing a bumper (or front door mod-

ule) with non-genuine parts may

adversely affect your vehicle’s

collision and air bag deployment

performance.

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Side impact and/or curtain air bags

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.

Also, the side impact and curtain air bags

are designed to inflate when a rollover is

detected by a rollover sensor.

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 impact and curtain

air bags are designed to inflate only in

side impact collisions or rollovers. But

they may inflate in other type of collisions

or similar rollover situations, including

when the vehicle is tilted such as being

towed if the side impact sensors or

rollover sensor detect a sufficient impact

or rollover.

If the vehicle chassis is impacted by

bumps or objects on unimproved roads,

the air bags may deploy. Drive carefully

on unimproved roads or on surfaces not

designed for vehicle traffic to prevent

unintended air bag deployment.

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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.

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• 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.

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.

• 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.

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• 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 reduced by such “under-ride”

collisions.

• Front air bags may not inflate in

rollover accidents because front air

bag deployment would not provide

additional occupant protection.

However, if equipped with side impact

and curtain air bags, the air bags may

inflate in a rollover, when it is detected

by the rollover sensor.

• 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.

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SRS Care

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, have your vehicle

immediately inspected by an authorized

KIA dealer.

Any work on the SRS system, such as

removing, installing, repairing, or any

work on the steering wheel, the front

passenger’s panel, front seats and roof

rails must be performed by an authorized

KIA dealer. Improper handling of the SRS

system may result in serious personal

injury.

WARNING

• 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.

• 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.

•

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.

(Continued)

• If the air bags inflate, they must

be replaced by an authorized KIA

dealer.

• 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.

• 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.

• If your car was flooded and has

soaked carpeting or water on

flooring, you shouldn't try to start

the engine; have the car towed to

an authorized KIA dealer.

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Additional safety precautions

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Do not attach or place objects on or

near the air bag covers. Any object

attached to or placed on the front or

side air bag covers could interfere with

the proper operation of the air bags.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

WARNING

• 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.

• 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.

• Always have the ignition OFF in

an abnormal situation. The side

air bags may inflate if the vehicle

is tilted such as when being

towed because the rollover sen-

sor detects it as a rollover situa-

tion.

• Be careful not to cause impact to

the doors when the ignition is

ON. The air bags may inflate.

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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.

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Air bag warning label

Air bag warning labels, some required by the

Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

(CMVSS), are attached to the sunvisor alert the

driver and passengers of potential risks of the air

bag system.

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