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Release the button to lock the
anchor into position. Try sliding the
height adjuster to make sure that it
has locked into position.Seat belts - Front passenger andrear seat 3-point system withcombination locking retractor
To fasten your seat belt:
Combination retractor type seat belts
are installed in the rear seat posi-
tions to help accommodate the
installation of child restraint systems.
Although a combination retractor is
also installed in the front passenger
seat position, it is strongly recom-
mended 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
features of both an emergency lock-
ing retractor seat belt and an auto-
matic locking 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.
When the seat belt is fully extended
from the retractor to allow the instal-
lation of a child restraint system, the
seat belt operation changes to allow
the belt to retract, but not to extend
(Automatic Locking Retractor Type).
Refer to “Using a child restraint sys-
tem” in this section.
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NOTICE
Although the combination retractor
provides the same level of protection
for seated passengers in either emer-
gency or automatic locking modes,
have the seated passengers use the
emergency locking feature for improv-
ed convenience. The automatic locking
function is intended to facilitate child
restraint installation. To convert from
the automatic locking feature to the
emergency locking operation mode,
allow the unbuckled seat belt to fully
retract.
WARNING- Shoulder belt
positioning
Never position the shoulder belt
across your neck or face.
WARNING- Seat belt replacement
Replace your seat belts after
being in an accident. Failure to
replace seat belts after an acci-
dent could leave you with dam-
aged seat belts that will not pro-
vide protection in the event of
another collision.
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These sensors provide the ability to
control the SRS deployment based on
whether or not the seat belts are fas-
tened, and how severe the impact is.
The advanced SRS offers the ability
to control the air bag inflation with
two levels. A first stage level is pro-
vided for moderate-severity impacts.
A second stage level is provided for
more severe impacts.
The passenger’s front air bag is
designed to help reduce the injury of
children sitting close to the instru-
ment panel in low speed collisions.
However, children are safer if they
are restrained in the rear seat.
According to the impact severity and
seat belt usage, the SRSCM (SRS
Control Module) controls the air bag
inflation. Failure to properly wear
seat belts can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident. Additionally, your vehicle is equipped
with an occupant detection system in
the front passenger's seat. The occu-
pant detection system detects the
presence of a passenger in the front
passenger's seat and will turn off the
front passenger's air bag under cer-
tain conditions. For more detail, see
"Occupant detection system" in this
chapter.
Modification to the seat structure can
cause the air bag to deploy at a dif-
ferent level than should be provided.
Manufacturers are required by gov-
ernment regulations to provide a
contact point concerning modifica-
tions to the vehicle for persons with
disabilities, which modifications may
affect the vehicle’s advanced air bag
system. However, Kia does not
endorse nor will it support any
changes to any part or structure of
the vehicle that could affect the
advanced air bag system, including
the occupant detection system.
Advanced air bags are combined with
pre-tensioner seat belts to help pro-
vide enhanced occupant protection in
frontal crashes. Front air bags are not
intended to deploy in collisions in
which sufficient protection can be pro-
vided by the pre-tensioner seat belt.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
Air bags can only be used once –
have an authorized Kia dealer
replace the air bag immediately
after deployment.
WARNING- Replacement /
modifications
The front passenger seat, dash-
board or door should not be
replaced except by an author-
ized Kia dealer using original
Kia parts designed for this vehi-
cle and model. Any other such
replacement or modification
could adversely affect the oper-
ation of the occupant detection
system and your advanced air
bags.
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Index
Seat belts ........................................................................\
3-21Care of seat belts ........................................................3-31
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................3-27
Seat belt precautions ..................................................3-29
Seat belt restraint system ............................................3-21
Smart key ......................................................................4-\
12 Battery replacement ....................................................4-15
Loss of the smart key ..................................................4-14
Record your key number ............................................4-12
Smart key function ......................................................4-12
Smart key immobilizer system ..................................4-16
Smart key precautions ................................................4-15
Smart trunk ....................................................................4-27\
Special driving conditions ............................................6-99 Driving at night ........................................................6-100
Driving in flooded areas ..........................................6-102
Driving in the rain ....................................................6-101
Driving off-road ........................................................6-102
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................6-99
Highway driving ......................................................6-102
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................6-99
Smooth cornering ......................................................6-100
Steering wheel ..............................................................4-47 Electric power steering (EPS) ....................................4-47
Heated steering wheel ................................................4-49
Horn ........................................................................\
....4-50
Tilt and telescopic steering ........................................4-48 Storage compartments ................................................4-145
Center console storage ..............................................4-145
Glove box ..................................................................4-145
Sunglass holder ........................................................4-146
Theft-alarm system ........................................................4-18 Armed stage ................................................................4-18
Disarmed stage ............................................................4-19
Theft-alarm stage ........................................................4-19
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ......................7-8 Changing a tire with TPMS ........................................7-12
Check tire pressure.....................................................\
...7-8
Low tire pressure position telltale ..............................7-10
Low tire pressure telltale ............................................7-10
Tire specification and pressure label ............................9-10
Tires and wheels ............................................................8-46 All season tires ............................................................8-58
Checking tire inflation pressure ..................................8-47
Low aspect ratio tire ..................................................8-59
Radial-ply tires ............................................................8-58
Recommended cold tire inflation pressures................8-46
Snow tires....................................................................8-58\
Summer tires ..............................................................8-58
Tire care ......................................................................8-\
46
Tire maintenance ........................................................8-51
Tire pressure................................................................8-47
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