warning KIA Rio 2005 2.G User Guide

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Rear Seat
WARNING - Rear Seatback
 The rear seatback must be securely latched.
If not passengers and objects could be
thrown forward and suffer serious injury or
death in the event of a sudden stop or colli-
sion.
 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 what warnings could result in serious
injury or death in the event of a sudden
stop, collision or rollover.
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WARNING
Passengers should use extreme caution when
using seat warmers due to the possibility of
excess heating or burns. In particular, the fol-
lowing types of passengers should exercise
extreme care:
1. Infants, children, elderly or handicapped
persons, or hospital outpatients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that
burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication that can cause
drowsiness or sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold
tablets, etc.)
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Rear Seat Armrest (If Equipped)
This armrest is located in the center of the rear
seatback. To use an armrest, pull it downward from the
seatback.
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WARNING -Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to prevent it
from shifting and causing injury to the vehicle
occupants.✻ ✻
NOTICE
When returning the rear seatbacks to the upright
position, remember to return the rear shoulder
belts to their proper position. Routing the safety
belt webbing through the rear safety belt guides
will help keep the belts from being trapped
behind or under the seats.
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Knowing Your Vehicle3-20Safety BeltsPretensioner Seat Belt (If Equipped)Your vehicle is equipped with driver’s and front pas-
senger’s pretensioner seat belts. The purpose of the
pre-tensioner is to make sure that the seat belts fit
tightly against the occupant’s body in certain frontal
collisions.
The pre-tensioner seat belts can be activated together
with the airbags, where the frontal collision is severe
enough.
The pre-tensioner seat belt operates in the same way as
an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) type of seat
belt. When the ignition switch is in the "ON" position
and if the vehicle stops suddenly, or if the occupant
tries to lean forward too quickly, the seat belt retractor
will lock into position. However, in certain frontal col-
lisions, the pretensioner will activate and pull the seat
belt into tighter contact against the occupant's body.
The seat belt pre-tensioner system consists mainly of
the following components.
Their locations are shown in the illustration.
1. SRS airbag warning light
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2. Seatbelt pre-tensioner assembly
3. SRS control module.
WARNING
To obtain maximum benefit from a pre-ten-
sioner seat belt :
 The seat belt must be worn correctly.
 The seat belt must be adjusted to the correct
position.✻ ✻
NOTICE
 Both the driver's and front passenger's pre-ten-
sioner seat belts will be activated in certain
frontal collisions. The pre-tnesioner seat belts
can be activated, where the frontal collision is
severe enough, together with the airbag. The
pretensioners will be activated under these con-
ditions even if there is no one on the seat 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 compartments and they are not haz-
ardous. (Continued)
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 Although it is harmless, the fine dust may
cause skin irritation and should not be breathed
for prolonged periods. Wash your hands and
face thoroughly after an accident in which the
pretensioner seat belts were activated.
CAUTION
• Because the sensor that activates the SRS airbag
is connected with pre-tensioner seat blet, the SRS
airbag warning light on the instrument panel
will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds after
the ignition key has been turned to the “ON”
positions, and then it should be turned off.
 If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not working
properly, this warning light will illuminate even
of there is no malfunction of SRS airbag system.
If the SRS airbag warning light does not illumi-
nate when the ignition key is turned to “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-tension-
er seat belt or SRS airbag system as soon as
possible.
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WARNING
 Pre-tensioners are designed to operate only
one time. After activation, pretensioner 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 mecha-
nisms become hot during activation. Do not
touch the pretensioner 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
assemblise.
 Do not attempt to service or repair the pre-
tensioner seat belt system in any manner.
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 Improper handling of the pre-tensioner seat
belt assemblies, and failure to heed the
warnings not to strike, modify, inspect,
replace, service or repair the pretensioner
seat belt assemblies may lead to improper
operation or inadvertent activation and seri-
ous injury.
Always wear the seat belts when driving or
riding in a motor vehicle.
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To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a
warning light may come on and a chime may sound.
See Safety Belt Warning on page 4-28.
All seats, except the center rear seat, have lap/shoulder
belts. The center rear seat has a lap belt.
Inertial locks in the safety belt retractors allow all of
the lap/shoulder safety belts to remain unlocked during
normal vehicle operation. This allows the occupants
some freedom of movement and increased comfort
while using the safety belts. If a force is applied to the
vehicle, such as a strong stop, a sharp turn, or a colli-
sion, the safety belt retractors will automatically lock
the safety belts.
Since the inertial locks do not require a collision in
order to lock up, you may become aware of the safety
belts locking while braking or going around sharp cor-
ners.
The center rear seat safety belt does not have an iner-
tial lock so it is always in a locked condition.
Whenever possible, use the center rear seat position to
install your child restraint. The center rear seat is the
best position to install your child restraint. However, if
the center seat is unavailable, a child restraint may be
installed in the rear outboard seats using the special
auto lock mode feature provided with those safety belt.
Safety Belt Restraint SystemWe strongly recommend that the driver and all passen-
gers be properly restrained at all times by using the
safety belts provided with the vehicle. Proper use of
the safety belts decreases the risk of severe injury or
death in accidents or sudden stops. In most states and
in Canada, the law requires their use.
Safety belts provide the best restraint when:
 the seatback is upright
 the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
 the lap belt portion of the safety belt is snug and low
on the hips
 the shoulder belt portion of the safety belt is snug
against the chest
 the knees are straight forward
WARNING
The driver and all passengers should always
use the safety belts provided in order to mini-
mize the risk of severe bodily injury.
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WARNING -Safety Belt Usage
Each seating position in your vehicle has a spe-
cific safety belt assembly which includes a
buckle and tongue that are designed to be used
together. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the out-
side shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder
belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety
belt around your neck to fit over the inside
shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more
than one person.
WARNING - After a Collision
 Lap/shoulder belt assemblies may be
stretched or damaged when subjected to the
stress and forces of a collision.
 The entire restraint system should be
inspected following any collision. All belts,
retractors, anchors and hardware damaged
by a collision should be replaced before the
vehicle is operated again.
The rear outboard safety belts have been designed to
allow a child restraint to be used in these positions
without an added locking clip. These safety belts nor-
mally lock only under extreme or emergency condi-
tions (this is the emergency lock mode which uses the
locking retractor). However, they can be adjusted so
that they remain fixed and locked when a child
restraint is placed in those positions (this auto lock
mode should only be used to secure a child restraint).
The driver’s safety belt can only operate in the emer-
gency lock mode.
WARNING -Twisted Safety Belts
Never drive or ride with a twisted or jammed
safety belt. If you cannot untwist or unjam the
safety belt, see your Kia dealer immediately.
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WARNING - Safety Belt Care
Safety belts should be inspected periodically for
excessive wear or damage. Pull out each belt
fully and look for excessive fraying, cuts, burns
or other damage. Make sure that the lap/shoul-
der belts return smoothly and easily into the
retractor. Check the latches to make sure they
latch and release without interference or delay.
Any belt not in good condition or in good work-
ing order should be promptly replaced.
CAUTION - Damage to Safety
Belts
Never close the doors on any part of the lap or
shoulder belt. It can damage the safety belt or
buckle which could increase the risk of injury in
case of an accident.
Restraint of Pregnant WomenPregnant women should wear lap/shoulder belt assem-
blies whenever possible according to specific recom-
mendations by their doctors. The lap portion of the
belt should be worn AS SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS
POSSIBLE.
WARNING - Pregnant Women
Pregnant women must never place the lap por-
tion of the safety belt over the area of the
abdomen where the fetus is located or above
the abdomen.
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Many companies manufacture child restraint systems
(often called child seats) for infants and small children.
An acceptable child restraint system must always satis-
fy Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Make sure that any child restraint system you use in
your vehicle is labeled as complying with those safety
standards.
The child restraint system should be chosen to fit both
the size of the child and the size of the vehicle seat. Be
sure to follow any instructions provided by the child
restraint system manufacturer when installing the child
restraint system.
CAUTION - Hot Metal Parts
Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle
that has been closed during warm/hot weather;
they could burn a child. Check seat covers and
buckles before you place a child anywhere near
them.
Restraint of Infants and Small ChildrenSmall children and infants should be restrained by an
approved child restraint system to help protect them
while riding in a vehicle.
Never allow a child to stand or kneel on the seat of a
moving vehicle. Never allow a safety belt to be placed
around both a child and an adult or around two chil-
dren at the same time.
WARNING - Children on Laps
Never hold a child on your lap or in your arms
in a moving vehicle. Even a very strong person
cannot hold onto a child in the event of even a
minor collision.
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3-27 Restraint of Large Children
As children grow, they may need to use new child
restraint systems, including larger child seats or boost-
er seats, which are appropriate for their increased size.
A child who has outgrown available child restraint sys-
tems should use the belts provided in the vehicle.
When seated in the rear outboard seats, the child
should be restrained by the lap/shoulder belt.
If the shoulder belt portion touches the child’s neck or
face, you can use some after-market devices made by
independent manufacturers which help pull the shoul-
der belt down and away from the child’s face or neck.
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 safety belts are not properly worn and
adjusted, the risk of death or serious injury
to such a child is high.
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