2018 KIA STONIC Owners Manual

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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. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly
3. SRS control module
WARNING
To obtain maximum benefit from apre-tensioner seat belt:1.The seat belt 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-tensioners equipped at the
front and rear outboard seating
positions will be activated in cer‐
tain collisions. The pre-tensioner
seat belts can be activated, where
the collision is severe enough, to‐
gether with the air bags.
•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.
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•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 illumi‐
nate for approximately 6 seconds
after the ignition switch 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 theignition key is turned to ON, or if itremains illuminated after illuminat‐ing for approximately 6 seconds, orif it illuminates while the vehicle isbeing driven, have the system in‐spected by a professional workshop.Kia recommends to visit an author‐ized Kia dealer/service partner.
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.
•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. Have the system inspec‐ted by a professional workshop.Kia recommends to visit an au‐thorized Kia dealer/service part‐ner.
•Do not strike the pre-tensionerseat belt assemblies.
•Do not attempt to service or repairthe pre-tensioner seat belt sys‐tem in any manner.
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•Improper handling of the pre-ten‐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.
•If the vehicle or pre-tensioner seatbelt must be discarded, contact aprofessional workshop. Kia recom‐mends to visit an authorized Kiadealer/service partner.
CAUTION
Body work on the front area of thevehicle may damage the pre-ten‐sioner seat belt system. Therefore,have the system serviced by a pro‐fessional workshop. Kia recommendsto visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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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 in‐juries for all occupants in the eventof a collision or sudden stop. With‐out a seat belt, occupants could beshifted too close to a deploying airbag, strike the interior structureor be thrown from the vehicle.Properly worn seat belts greatlyreduce these hazards.Always follow the precautionsabout seat belts, air bags and oc‐cupant safety contained in thismanual.
•Never wear a seat belt over fragileobjects. If there is a sudden stopor impact, the seat belt can dam‐age it.
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 to L

Larger children
Children who are too large for child re‐
straint systems should always occupy the rear seat and use the available lap/
shoulder belts. The lap portion should
be fastened and snugged on the hips and as low as possible. Check if belt fits
periodically. A child's squirming could
put the belt out of position. Children are given the most safety in the event of
an accident when they are restrained
by a proper restraint system in the rear seat. If a larger child (over age 12)
must be seated in the front seat, the
child should be securely restrained by the available lap/shoulder belt and the
seat should be placed in the rearmost
position. Children age 12 and under should be restrained securely in the
rear seat. NEVER place a child age 12
and under in the front seat. NEVER place a rear facing child seat in the
front seat of a vehicle.
If the shoulder belt portion slightly
touches the child’s neck or face, try placing the child closer to the center of
the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still
touches their face or neck they need to be returned to a child restraint system.WARNING
nShoulder belts on small chil‐dren
•Never allow a shoulder belt to be incontact with a child’s neck or facewhile the vehicle is in motion.
•If seat belts are not properly wornand adjusted on children, there is arisk of death or serious injury.
Pregnant women
The use of a seat belt is recommended
for pregnant women to lessen the
chance of injury in an accident. When a
seat belt is used, the lap belt portion
should be placed as low and snugly as possible on the hips, not across the ab‐
domen. For specific recommendations,
consult a physician.
WARNING
nPregnant women
Pregnant women must never placethe lap portion of the safety beltover the area of the abdomen wherethe fetus is located or above the ab‐
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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.
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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 snug against your hips and chestto work properly. The more theseatback is reclined, the greater thechance that an occupant's hips willslide under the lap belt causing seri‐ous internal injuries or the occu‐pant's neck could strike the shoulderbelt. 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 seat‐back to its upright position afterthe rear seatback has been foldeddown, be careful not to damagethe seat belt webbing or buckle. Besure that the webbing or buckledoes not get caught or pinched inthe rear seat. A seat belt withdamaged webbing or buckle couldpossibly fail during a collision orsudden stop, resulting in seriousinjury. If the webbing or bucklesare damaged, get them replacedimmediately.
•Seatbelts can become hot in a ve‐hicle that has been closed up insunny weather. They could burninfants and children.
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.
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. In this case, have the system
replaced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to consult an author‐
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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 differs among countries, so
you should be aware of the specific re‐
quirements 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.
•Do not use an infant carrier or achild safety seat that L

• Select a Child Restraint System thatfits the vehicle seating position where it will be used.
For the suitability of Child Restraint
Systems on the vehicle's seating po‐ sitions, please refer to the installa‐
tion tables.
• Read and comply with the warnings and instructions for installation and
use provided with the Child Restraint
System.
Child Restraint System types
There are three main types of Child Re‐
straint Systems: rearward-facing, for‐ ward-facing and booster Child Re‐
straint Systems.
They are classified according to the
child’s age, height and weight.
Rearward-facing Child Restraint Sys‐tem
A rearward-facing Child Restraint Sys‐
tem provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the child.
The harness system holds the child in
place, and in an accident, acts to keep the child positioned in the Child Re‐
straint Systems and reduce the stress
to the fragile neck and spinal cord. All children under the age of one year
must always ride in a rearward-facing
Child Restraint System. There are dif‐
ferent types of rearward-facing Child Restraint Systems: infant-only Child
Restraint Systems can only be used
rearward-facing. Convertible and 3- in-1 Child Restraint Systems typically
have higher height and weight limits for
the rearward-facing position, allowing
you to keep your child rearward-facing for a longer period of time.
Keep using Child Restraint Systems in
the rearward-facing position as long as
children fit within the height and weight limits allowed by the Child Re‐
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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.
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Failure to follow all warnings and in‐structions could increase the risk ofa SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH if an ac‐cident 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 top-tether and/or ISOFIX an‐
chorage and/or with the support leg.
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