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SEAT BELTS

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Seat belt restraint system

• Avoid wearing twisted seat belts.

A twisted belt can't do its job

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.

Care should be taken to avoid con-

tamination of the webbing with pol-

ishes, oils and chemicals, and par-

ticularly battery acid. Cleaning may

safely be carried out using mild

soap and water. The belt should be

replaced if webbing becomes

frayed, contaminated or damaged.

It is essential to replace the entire

assembly after it has been worn in

a severe impact even if damage to

the assembly is not obvious. Belts

should not be worn with straps

twisted. Each belt assembly must

only be used by one occupant; it is

dangerous to put a belt around a

child being carried on the occu-

pant's lap.

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.

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.

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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).

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.

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Seat belt warning (for driver’s seat)

• 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.

As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt

warning light will blink for approximately

6 seconds each time you turn the ignition

switch ON regardless of belt fastening.

If the driver's seat belt is 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.

• Make sure there is nothing in the

buckle. The seat belt may not be

fastened securely.

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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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Seat belt warning

(for front passenger’s seat)

Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system

with emergency locking retractor

To fasten your seat belt:

As a reminder to the front passenger, the

front passenger's seat belt warning light

will blink for approximately 6 seconds

each time you turn the ignition switch ON

regardless of belt fastening. If the pas-

senger's seat belt is unfastened when

the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h (6

mph), the passenger's seat belt warning

light will blink for at least 6 seconds until

the belt is fastened.

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.

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Front seat

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.

WARNING

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• 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.

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.

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.

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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.

CAUTION

Seat belts - Front passenger and rear

seat 3-point system with combination

locking retractor

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.

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.

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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.

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3 Point rear center belt

To fasten the rear center belt

1. Extract the tongue plate from the hole

on the belt assembly cover and slowly

pull the tongue plates out from the

retractor.

2. Insert the tongue plate (A) into the

open end of the buckle (C) until an

audible “click" is heard, indicating the

latch is locked. Make sure the belt is

not twisted.

3. Pull the webbing and insert the tongue

plate (B) into the open end of the buck-

le (D) until an audible “click” is heard,

indicating the latch is locked. Make

sure the belt is not twisted.

CAUTION

When using the rear center seat

belt, the buckle with the “CENTER”

mark must be used.

CAUTION - Cargo

Be sure that the cargo is securely

loaded in the rear cargo area. Doing

not so may damage the rear center

safety belt in sudden stop or certain

collisions.

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There will be an audible “click” when the

tab locks in the buckle. The seat belt

automatically adjusts to the proper length

only after the lap belt is adjusted manu-

ally so that it fits snugly around your hips,

if you lean forward in a slow, easy

motion, the belt will extend and let you

move around. If there is a sudden stop or

impact, the belt will lock into position. It

will also lock if you try to lean forward too

quickly.

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WARNING

To unfasten the rear center belt

2.To retract the rear center seatbelt,

insert the tongue plate or similar small

rigid device into the web release hole

(C). Pull up on the seat belt web (A)

and allow the webbing to retract auto-

matically.

When using the rear seat center

belt, you must lock all tongue

plates and buckles. If any tongue

plate or buckle is not locked, it will

increase the chance of injury in the

event of collision.

1.Press the release button on the buckle

(D) and remove the tongue plate (B)

from the buckle (D).

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tration.

3.Insert the tongue plate into the hole on

the belt assembly cover.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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 in certain frontal colli-

sions as well as certain side impacts and

rollover accidents, where the frontal colli-

sion (or side collisions or rollovers) is

severe enough, together with the air

bags.

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NOTICE

WARNING

To obtain maximum benefit from a

pre-tensioner seat belt:

• Both the driver's and front passen-

ger's pre-tensioner seat belts may be

activated in certain collisions.

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.

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 non-toxic, 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.

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2. Be sure you and your passen-

gers always wear seat belts prop-

erly.

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. Front anchor pre-tensioner

4. SRS control module

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WARNING

Because the sensor that activates the

SRS air bag is connected with the pre-

tensioner seat belt, the SRS air bag

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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NOTICE

Infant or small child

Seat belt precautions

Small children are best protected from

injury in an accident when properly

restrained in the rear seat by a child

restraint system that meets the require-

ments of the Safety Standards of your

country. Before buying any child

restraint system, make sure that it has a

label certifying that it meets 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.

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.

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.

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.

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If the shoulder belt portion slightly touch-

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

child closer to the center of the vehicle. If

the shoulder belt still touches their face

or neck they need to be returned to a

child restraint system.

Larger children

Restraint of pregnant women

Children who are too large for child

restraint systems should always occupy

the rear seat and use the available

lap/shoulder belts.The lap portion should

be fastened 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.

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.

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.

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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Injured person

Care of seat belts

WARNING

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.

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.

Seat belt systems should never be disas-

sembled or modified. In addition, care

should be taken to assure that seat belts

and belt hardware are not damaged by

seat hinges, doors or other abuse.

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One person per belt

WARNING

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.

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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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.

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Periodic inspection

When to replace seat belts

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.

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.

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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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