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Lap/shoulder belt
Height adjustment
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You can adjust the height of the shoul‐
der belt anchor to one of 4 positions for
maximum comfort and safety.
The height of the adjusting seat belt should not be too close to your neck.
You will not be getting the most effec‐
tive protection. 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 ad‐
juster into an appropriate position. To raise the height adjuster, pull it up
(1). To lower it, push it down (3) while
pressing the height adjuster button (2).
Release the button to lock the anchor
into position. Try sliding the height ad‐ juster to make sure that it has locked
into position.
WARNING
•Verify the shoulder belt anchor islocked into position at the appro‐priate height. Never position theshoulder belt across your neck orface. Improperly positioned seatbelts can cause serious injuries inan accident.
•Failure to replace seat belts afteran accident could leave you withdamaged seat belts that will notprovide protection in the event ofanother collision leading to person‐al injury or death. Replace yourseat belts after being in an acci‐dent as soon as possible.
To fasten your seat belt:
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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 portion is adjusted manually so
that it fits snugly around your hips. If you lean forward in a slow, easy mo‐
tion, the belt will extend and let you
move around. If there is a sudden stop or impact, however, the belt will lock in‐
to position. It will also lock if you try to
lean forward too quickly.

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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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WARNING
You should place the lap belt portionas low as possible and snugly acrossyour hips, not on your waist. If thelap belt is located too high on your
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waist, it may increase the chance ofinjury in the event of a collision. Botharms should not be under or overthe belt. Rather, one should be overand the other under, as shown in theillustration.Never wear the seat belt under thearm near the door.
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Pull the metal tab (3) and insert it (3)
into the buckle (4). There will be an au‐ dible L

When using the rear center seat belt
the buckle with the L

-Retractor Pretensioner
The purpose of the retractor preten‐
sioner is to make sure that the shoul‐
der belts fit in tightly against the oc‐ cupant's upper body in certain frontal
collisions.
If the system senses excessive tension
on the driver seat belt when the pre- tensioner system activates, the load
limiter inside the retractor pretensioner
will release some of the pressure on the affected seat belt. (if equipped)
NOTICE
The pre-tensioner will activate not
only in a frontal collision but also in a
side collision, if the vehicle is equip‐
ped with a side or curtain air bag.
WARNING
For your safety, be sure that thebelt webbing is not loose or twistedand always sit properly on your seat.
NOTICE
nif equipped with rollover sen‐
sor
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.
NOTICE
nwithout rollover sensor
The pre-tensioner will activate not
only in a frontal collision but also in a
side collision, if the vehicle is equip‐
ped with a side or curtain air bag.
The seat belt pre-tensioner system
consists mainly of the following compo‐
nents. Their locations are shown in the
illustration: 1. SRS air bag warning light
2. Front retractor pre-tensioner as‐ sembly
3. SRS control module
WARNING
To obtain maximum benefit from apre-tensioner seat belt:
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1.The seatbelt must be worn cor‐rectly and adjusted to the properposition. Please read and followall of the important informationand precautions about your vehi‐cle’s occupant safety features –including seat belts and air bags– that are provided in this man‐ual.
2.Be sure you and your passen‐gers always wear seat beltsproperly.
NOTICE
•Pre-tensioner seat belts will be
activated in certain frontal colli‐
sions. The pre-tensioner seat
belts can be activated, where the
frontal collision is severe enough,
together with the air bags.
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•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 visi‐
ble in the passenger compart‐
ment. These are normal operating
conditions and are not hazardous.
•Although it is harmless, the fine
dust may cause skin irritation and
should not be breathed for pro‐
longed periods. Wash all exposed
skin areas thoroughly after an ac‐
cident in which the pre-tensioner
seat belts were activated.
•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
Engine Start/Stop button has been
turned to the "ON" position, and
then it should turn off.
CAUTION
If the pre-tensioner seat belt is notworking properly, the SRS air bagwarning light will illuminate even ifthere is no malfunction of the SRSair bag. If the SRS air bag warninglight does not illuminate when theEngine Start/Stop button is turnedto ON, or if it remains illuminated af‐ter illuminating for approximately 6seconds, or if it illuminates while thevehicle is being driven, we recom‐mend that the system be inspectedby an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
•Pre-tensioners are designed to op‐erate only one time. After activa‐tion, pre-tensioner seat beltsmust be replaced. All seat belts, ofany type, should always be re‐placed after they have been wornduring a collision.
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•The pre-tensioner seat belt as‐sembly mechanisms become hotduring activation. Do not touch thepre-tensioner seat belt assembliesfor several minutes after theyhave been activated.
•Do not attempt to inspect or re‐place the pre-tensioner seat beltsyourself. We recommend that thesystem be inspected by an author‐ized Kia dealer.
•Do not strike the pre-tensionerseat belt assemblies.
•Do not attempt to service or repairthe pre-tensioner seat belt sys‐tem in any manner.
•Improper handling of the preten‐sioner seat belt assemblies, andfailure to heed the warnings not tostrike, modify, inspect, replace,service or repair the pre-tensionerseat belt assemblies may lead toimproper operation or inadvertentactivation and serious injury.
•Always wear the seat belts whendriving or riding in a motor vehicle.
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•If the vehicle or pre-tensioner seatbelt must be discarded, we recom‐mend that you contact an author‐ized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Body work on the front area of thevehicle may damage the pretension‐er seat belt system. Therefore, werecommend that the system beserviced by an authorized Kia dealer.
Seat belt precautions
WARNING
All occupants of the vehicle mustwear their seat belts at all times.Seat belts and child restraints re‐duce the risk of serious or fatal inju‐ries for all occupants in the event ofa collision or sudden stop. Without aseat belt, occupants could be shiftedtoo close to a deploying air bag,strike the interior structure or be
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thrown from the vehicle. Properlyworn seat belts greatly reduce thesehazards.Always follow the precautions aboutseat belts, air bags and occupantseating contained in this manual.
Infant or small child
You should be aware of the specific re‐quirements 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 toL

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domen where the belt could crushthe fetus during an impact.
Injured person
A seat belt should be used when an in‐
jured person is being transported. When this is necessary, you should con‐
sult a physician for recommendations.
One person per belt
Two people (including children) should
never attempt to use a single seat belt.
This could increase the severity of inju‐ ries in case of an accident.
Do not lie down
To reduce the chance of injuries in the
event of an accident and to achieve
maximum effectiveness of the re‐
straint system, 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 proper protection if the person is lying down in the rear seat or
if the front and rear seats are in a re‐
clined position.
WARNING
Riding with a reclined seatback in‐creases your chance of serious or fa‐tal injuries in the event of a collisionor sudden stop. The protection ofyour restraint system (seat beltsand air bags) is greatly reduced byreclining your seat. Seat belts mustbe secured against your hips andchest to work properly. The morethe seatback is reclined, the greaterthe chance an occupant's hips willslide under the lap belt causing seri‐ous internal injuries. Also, the shoul‐der belt may strike the occupant'sneck. Drivers and passengers shouldalways sit well back in their seats,properly belted, and with the seat‐backs upright.
Care of seat belts
Seat belt systems should never be dis‐
assembled or modified. In addition, care should be taken to assure that seat
belts and belt hardware are not dam‐
aged by seat hinges, doors or other abuse.
WARNING
When you return the rear seatbackto its upright position after the rearseatback has been folded down, becareful not to damage the seat beltwebbing or buckle. Be sure that thewebbing or buckle does not getcaught or pinched in the rear seat. Aseat belt with damaged webbing orbuckle could possibly fail during acollision or sudden stop, resulting inserious injury. If the webbing orbuckles are damaged, get them re‐placed immediately.
Periodic inspection
All seat belts should be inspected peri‐
odically for wear or damage of any
kind. Any damaged parts should be re‐ placed as soon as possible.
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
Entire in-use seat belt assembly or as‐
semblies should be replaced if the vehi‐
cle has been involved in an accident. This should be done even if no damage
is visible. We recommend that you con‐
sult an authorized Kia dealer.

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS)
Our recommendation: Children
always in the rear
WARNING
Always properly restrain children inthe vehicle. Children of all ages aresafer when riding in the rear seats.Never place a rearward-facing ChildRestraint System on the front pas‐senger seat, unless the air bag is de‐activated.
Children under age 13 should always
ride in the rear seats and must always
be properly restrained to minimize the
risk of injury in an accident, sudden
stop or sudden maneuver.
According to accident statistics, chil‐ dren are safer when properly restrain‐
ed in the rear seats than in the front
seat. Children too large for a Child Re‐ straint System must use the seat belts
provided.
Most countries have regulations which
require children to travel in approved Child Restraint Systems. The laws governing the age or height/
weight restrictions at which seat belts
can be used instead of Child Restraint System differ among countries, so you
should be aware of the specific require‐
ments in your country, and where you are travelling.
Child Restraint Systems must be prop‐
erly installed in the vehicle seat. Always
use a commercially available Child Re‐ straint System that meets the require‐
ments of your country.
Child Restraint System (CRS)
Infants and younger children must be
restrained in an appropriate rearward
facing or forward-facing CRS that has first been properly secured to the seat
of the vehicle. Read and comply with
the instructions for installation and use provided by the manufacturer of the
Child Restraint System.
WARNING
•Always follow the Child RestraintSystem manufacturer’s instruc‐tions for installation and use.
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•Always properly restrain your childin the Child Restraint System.
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Forward-facing Child Restraint System
A forward-facing Child Restraint Sys‐
tem provides restraint for the child’s body with a harness. Keep children in a
forward-facing Child Restraint System
with a harness until they reach the top height or weight limit allowed by your
Child Restraint System’s manufacturer.
Once your child outgrows the forward-
facing Child Restraint System, your child is ready for a booster seat.
Booster seats
A booster seat is a Child Restraint Sys‐
tem designed to improve the fit of the
vehicle’s seat belt system. A booster seat positions the seat belt so that it
fits properly over the stronger parts of
your child’s body. Keep your children in booster seats until they are big enough
to fit in a seat belt properly.
For a seat belt to fit properly, the lap
belt must lie comfortable across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The
shoulder belt should lie comfortable
across the shoulder and chest and not across the neck or face. Children under
age 13 must always be properly re‐
strained to minimize the risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden
maneuver.
Installing a Child Restraint
System (CRS)
WARNING
Before installing your Child RestraintSystem always:Read and follow the instructionsprovided by the manufacturer of theChild Restraint System.Failure to follow all warnings and in‐structions could increase the risk ofthe SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH if anaccident occurs.
WARNING
If the vehicle headrest preventsproper installation of a Child Re‐straint System, the headrest of therespective seating position shall bereadjusted or entirely removed.
After selecting a proper Child Restraint
System for your child and checking that the Child Restraint System fits properly
on the seating position, there are three
general steps for a proper installation: •
Properly secure the Child RestraintSystem to the vehicle.
All Child Re‐
straint Systems must be secured to
the vehicle with the lap belt or lap
part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the
ISOFIX toptether and/or ISOFIX an‐ chorage and/or with the support leg.
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Make sure the Child Restraint Systemis firmly secured. After installing a
Child Restraint System to the vehicle,
push and pull the seat forward and
from side-to-side to verify that it is securely attached to the seat. A Child
Restraint System secured with a seat
belt should be installed as firmly as
possible. However, some side-to-side
movement can be expected. When in‐ stalling a Child Restraint System, ad‐
just the vehicle seat and seatback (up
and down, forward and rearward) so
that your child fits in the Child Re‐ straint System in a confortable man‐
ner.
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Secure the child in the Child RestraintSystem. Make sure the child is prop‐
erly strapped in the Child Restraint
System according to the Child Re‐ straint System manufacturer’s in‐
structions.
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