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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.
136-07010
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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3. Insert the tongue plate into the open end of the
buckle until an audible “click’’ is heard, indicating
the belt is locked.
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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 is
designed to take up excess webbing automatically
and to maintain tension on the belt. This is for your
safety. Do not put excess slack into the safety belt.
2BLA3722BLA373
Too high Take up slack
Keep as low on hip bone as possible
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2. To lengthen the belt, hold the latch plate tongue at a
right angle to the safety belt webbing and pull.
3. To shorten the belt, hold the latch plate tongue at a
right angle to the safety belt webbing and pull on
the loose end of the belt until the desired belt
length is reached.
3-43 Lap Belt Only (Rear Center Seat)
To Fasten the Rear Lap Belt:
1. Grasp the buckle end and pull it low over the
abdomen. Insert the tongue plate into the open end
of the buckle until an audible “click’’ is heard, indi-
cating the latch is locked. Make sure the belt is not
twisted.
2BLA376/2BLA377
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Knowing Your Vehicle3-54Air Bag Warning Label (sunvisor - front side)
To remind you of the dangers of the air bag, air bag
warning labels which are now required by the
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS)
are adhered to the driver’s and passenger’s sunvisors
and attached to the glove box.
Note that even though these government warnings
emphasize the risk to children, please be aware of the
risk to adults, as described in previous pages.
Children 12 and under can be killed by the air bag.
The BACK SEAT is the SAFEST place for children.
NEVER put a rear-facing child seat in the front.
Sit as far back as possible from the air bag.ALWAYS use SEAT BELTS and CHILD RESTRAINTS.
AS2B03037
Rear Hatch (For 5 Door Hatchback) The rear hatch can be locked and unlocked with the
key.
You can also unlock the latch with the automatic
door lock system(if equipped) but couldn't open the
rear hatch.
Once the rear hatch has been unlocked, lifting the
rear hatch handle may open it.
To make certain that you close the rear hatch door
before driving your vehicle. Possible damage may
occur to the rear hatch lift cylinders and attaching
hardware if the rear hatch door is not closed prior to
driving.
1B3104003B
handleUnlock Lock
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Trunk Lid (For 4 Door Coupe) To open the trunk, insert the key into the lock and
turn it clockwise until an audible “click” is heard.
To close the trunk, use both hands to push the trunk
lid down until the lock “snaps’’ shut.
Do not slam the trunk lid.
Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is securely
latched.
To prevent premature wear or damage to the trunk lid
lift cylinders and attaching hardware, the trunk lid
must be fully closed before you drive your vehicle.
1B3104007E
Unlock
Key slot
If you must drive with the trunk lid open, keep the air
vents open so that additional outside air comes into the
vehicle.Remote Trunk Lid Release (If Equipped)The release is located at the left front corner of the dri-
ver’s seat on the floor. To open the trunk, pull up on
the lever.
WARNING -Exhaust Fumes
If you drive with the trunk lid open, you will
draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehi-
cle.
1B3104004C
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Knowing Your Vehicle3-583. Lift the hood and hold it open with the prop rod by
inserting the free end of the rod into the slot in the
hood.
1RS104013A
Closing the Hood Check the area under the hood to make certain all
filler caps are in place and that all loose items have
been removed.
Secure the support rod in its clip.
Lower the hood to about 30 cm (12 inches) height
and then let it drop to properly lock in place.
Check to make sure the hood is closed.
WARNING
Hold the upper part wrapped in rubber of the
support rod. If you hold the other parts when
the support rod is heated by engine, you may
get burned.
CAUTION
Before closing the hood, make sure that all parts
and tools have been removed from the engine
area and that everyone is clear of the hood open-
ing.
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To remove the cap, turn it counterclockwise.
To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks.’’
This indicates that the cap is securely tightened.
✻ ✻
NOTICE
A loose fuel filler cap may cause the OBD-II
Malfunction Indicator Light ( ) light in the
instrument panel to illuminate unnecessarily.
Always ensure that the fuel filler cap is tight.
CHECK
CHECK
The fuel filler neck is designed to prevent filling the
fuel tank with anything but unleaded fuel.
If the fuel filler lid will not open in cold weather
because the area around it is frozen, push or lightly tap
the lid.
✻ ✻
NOTICE
If the fuel filler cap requires replacement, use
only a genuine Kia cap. An incorrect fuel filler
cap can result in a serious malfunction of the fuel
system or emission control system. Correct
replacement caps are available at Authorized Kia
Dealers.✻ ✻
NOTICE
Do not spill fuel on the exterior surfaces of the
vehicle. Any type of fuel on painted surfaces may
damage the paint.
AS2B03046A
RemoveInstall
Fuel filler
neck
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Ignition SwitchIgnition Switch and Anti-Theft Steering
Column LockIgnition Switch Position
LOCK
The steering wheel is locked to protect against theft.
The ignition key can be removed only in the LOCK
position. For vehicles equipped with an automatic
transaxle, it also locks the gear shift lever in the
P (Park) position.
ACC (Accessory)
Turning the ignition switch to this position unlocks the
steering wheel and will allow some of your vehicle’s
electrical accessories such as the radio to operate when
the engine is OFF.
ON
Turning the ignition switch to this position allows you
to test your vehicle’s warning lights (except the brake
system warning light) to make sure they work before
you start the engine. The ignition key returns to the
ON position once the engine is started and remains in
this position while the engine is running.
Do not leave the ignition switch in the ON position for
extended periods with the engine OFF because the bat-
tery will discharge.
Driving Your Vehicle4-2
AS2B04001
✽
NOTICE
This spark ignition system meets all require-
ment of the Canadian interference - Causing
Equipment Regulations.
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