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3. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull
downward until the entire belt is extracted. When
the belt is fully extracted, the retractor changes to
the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode).
2. Insert 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.
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5. Before placing the child in the child restraint,
forcibly try to push the seat from side to side and
forward to make sure that the seat is securely held
in place.
6. Double check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull the shoulder portion
of the safety belt out of the retractor. If you cannot
pull the belt out of the retractor, it is in the auto-
matic locking mode. If you can, repeat step 4.
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 safety belt to retract fully.
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4. Slowly allow the belt to retract. Pull up on the
shoulder webbing. A “clicking” or “ratcheting”
sound will be heard as the belt retracts. This indi-
cates the retractor is now in the automatic locking
mode. Push down on the child restraint while you
pull up on the belt in order to remove any slack in
the belt.
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Installing a Child Restraint in the Rear Center Seat
(If Equipped)
To install a child restraint in the rear center seat, do the
following:
1. Place the child restraint in the desired position.
Route the lap belt through the restraint according to
the seat manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until an audi-
ble “click” is heard, indicating the belt is locked in
the buckle.
3. Adjust the lap safety belt for a snug hold on the child
restraint by pulling on the loose end of the belt.
To return the safety belt retractor to the emergency
lock mode, allow the seat belt to retract fully to its
stowed position. The retractor will then automatically
switch back to the emergency lock mode for normal
adult usage.
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 six steps must be followed each time a
child restraint is installed.
If the safety belt is not placed in the “auto
lock” mode, severe injury or death could occur
to the child and/or other occupants in the vehi-
cle in a collision, since the child seat will not be
effectively held in place.
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Installing a child restraint seat ;
1. Position the child restraint seat on the rear passenger
seat cushion.
2. Route the child restraint seat tether strap over the
back of the seat.
For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route
the tether strap under the head restraint and between
the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether
strap over the top of the seatback.
3. Locate the correct anchor on the package tray behind
the rear seat for the selected seating position.
4. Open the tether anchor cover.
5. Clip the tether strap hook to the tether strap hook
holder.
6. Tighten the tether strap to secure the seat.
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WARNING - Child Restraint
Anchorage
 Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by cor-
rectly fitted child restraints. Under no cir-
cumstances 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.
WARNING - Child Restraint
Check that the child restraint system is secure
by pushing and pulling it in different direc-
tions. Incorrectly fitted child restraints may
swing, twist, tip or come away causing death or
injury.
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Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
As a reminder to the driver and passenger, safety belt
warning light will illuminate for approximately 6 sec-
onds each time you turn the ignition switch ON.
If the driver’s lap/shoulder belt is not fastened when
the key is turned ON, the safety belt warning chime
sounds for approximately six seconds and the safety
belt warning light illuminates for approximately six
seconds.
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Safety belt warning light
Front Lap/Shoulder Belt
To fasten the front lap/shoulder belt:
1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.
2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out from the
retractor.
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buckle until an audible “click” is heard, indicating
the belt is locked in the buckle.
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4. Position the lap portion of the belt across your lap
as LOW ON THE HIPS as possible to reduce the
risk of sliding under it during an accident. Adjust
the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the shoul-
der portion of the safety belt. The belt retractor
applies tension to the belt in order to take up excess
webbing automatically and to maintain tension on
the belt. For maximum safety, do not put any
excess slack into the safety belt.
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5. Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size. To
raise the anchor position, pull the knob and push
the anchor up. To lower the anchor position, pull
the knob and slide the anchor down. After adjust-
ment, make sure the anchor is locked in position.
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Adjustable shoul-
der anchor
(If equipped)
WARNING - Front Safety Belts
 The front seatbacks should always remain in
a comfortable, upright position while the
vehicle is in motion. The safety belt system
will provide the most protection with the
seatbacks in an upright position.
 Never wear the shoulder portion of the safe-
ty belt under the outside arm or behind the
back.
 Never wear the shoulder portion of the safe-
ty belt across the neck or face.
 Wear the lap portion of the safety belt as
low on the hips as possible. Be sure the lap
belt fits snugly around the hips. Never wear
the lap belt over your waist.
 Never drive or ride with a twisted or
jammed safety belt. If you cannot untwist or
unjam the safety belt, see the nearest Kia
dealer immediately.
 Never use a single belt to restrain more than
one person at a time.
Failure to follow these warnings will increase
the risk and severity of injury in an accident.
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Rear Lap/Shoulder Belt (Outboard Seats)
To Fasten:
1. Grasp the buckle with one hand and the tongue
plate with the other.
2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out.
To Unfasten the Front Lap/Shoulder Belt:
Press the release button on the buckle.Rear Safety BeltsTwo kinds of safety belts are provided:
 Lap/shoulder belts for people who sit on the out-
board sides of the vehicle.
 A lap belt for people who sit in the center of the
rear seat.
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