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Safety features of your vehicle

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

You will find many safety precautions

and recommendations throughout

this section, and throughout this man-

ual.The safety precautions in this sec-

tion are among the most important.

Restrain all children

Driver distraction

All children under age 13 should ride Driver distraction presents a serious

in your vehicle properly restrained in and potentially deadly danger.

a rear seat, not the front seat. Infants

Safety should be the first concern

and small children should be

when behind the wheel and drivers

restrained in an appropriate child

need to be aware of the wide array of

restraint. Larger children should use

potential distractions, such as drowsi-

Always wear your seat belt

a booster seat with the lap/shoulder

ness, reaching for objects, eating,

A seat belt is your best protection in

all types of accidents. Air bags are

designed to supplement seat belts,

not replace them. So even though

your vehicle is equipped with air

bags, ALWAYS make sure you and

your passengers wear your seat

belts, and wear them properly.

belt until they can use the seat belt

personal grooming, other passen-

properly without a booster seat.

gers, and using cellular phones.

Drivers can become distracted when

they take their eyes and attention off

the road or their hands off the wheel

to focus on activities other than driv-

ing. To reduce your risk of distraction

or getting into an accident:

Air bag hazards

While air bags can save lives, they

can also cause serious or fatal

injuries to occupants who sit too

close to them, or who are not prop-

erly restrained. Infants, young chil-

dren, and shorter adults are at the

greatest risk of being injured by an

inflating air bag. Follow all instruc-

tions and warnings in this manual.

• ALWAYS set up your mobile

devices (i.e., MP3 players, phones,

navigation units, etc.) when your

vehicle is parked or safely stopped.

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• ONLY use your mobile device

when allowed by laws and when

conditions permit safe use. NEVER

text or email while driving. Most

states have laws prohibiting drivers

from texting. Some states and

cities also prohibit drivers from

using handheld phones.

• NEVER let the use of a mobile

device distract you from driving.

You have a responsibility to your

passengers and others on the road

to always drive safely, with your

hands on the wheel as well as your

eyes and attention on the road.

Control your speed

Keep your vehicle in safe con-

dition

Excessive speed is a major factor in

crash injuries and deaths. Generally,

the higher the speed, the greater the

risk, but serious injuries can also

occur at lower speeds. Never drive

faster than is safe for current condi-

tions, regardless of the maximum

speed posted.

Having a tire blowout or a mechani-

cal failure can be extremely haz-

ardous. To reduce the possibility of

such problems, check your tire pres-

sures and condition frequently, and

perform all regularly scheduled

maintenance.

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SEAT

Front seat

(1) Seat adjustment, forward /

backward

Seatback recliner

Seat adjustment, height*

(2)

(3)

(4) Lumbar support* (Driver`s seat)

Headrest

(5)

Rear seat

(6) Seatback angle and folding

(7) Headrest

(8) Armrest

* : if equipped

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WARNING - Loose

objects

WARNING - Driver respon-

sibility for passengers

WARNING - Seat cushion

Occupants should never sit on

aftermarket seat cushions or sit-

ting cushions. The passenger's

hips may slide under the lap por-

tion of the seat belt during an

accident or a sudden stop.

Do not place anything in the dri-

ver's foot well or under the front

seats. Loose objects in the dri-

ver's foot area could interfere

with the operation of the foot

pedals.

WARNING - Uprighting

seat

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Do not press the release lever

on a manual seatback without

holding and controlling the

seatback. The seatback will

spring upright possibly impact-

ing you or other passengers.

The driver must advise the pas-

sengers to keep the seatback in

an upright position whenever

the vehicle is in motion. If a seat

is reclined during an accident,

the restraint system's ability to

restrain will be greatly reduced.

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WARNING - Driver’s seat

WARNING - Rear seatbacks

WARNING - Cargo Area

• Never attempt to adjust the

seat while the vehicle is mov-

ing. This could result in loss

of control of your vehicle.

• Do not allow anything to inter-

fere with the normal position

of the seatback. Storing items

against the seatback could

result in serious or fatal injury

in a sudden stop or collision.

• Sit as far back as possible from

the steering wheel while still

maintaining comfortable con-

trol of the your vehicle. A dis-

tance of at least 25 cm (10 in.)

from your chest to the steering

wheel is recommended. Failure

to do so can result in air bag

inflation injuries to the driver.

Always lock the rear seatback

before driving. Failure to do so

could result in passengers or

objects being thrown forward

injuring vehicle occupants.

Do not allow passengers to ride

in the cargo area under any cir-

cumstance. The cargo area is

solely for the purpose of trans-

porting luggage or cargo.

WARNING - Unexpected

Seat Movement

WARNING - Luggage and

Cargo

After adjusting a manual seat,

always check that it is locked by

shifting your weight to the front

and back. Sudden or unexpect-

ed movement of the driver's

seat could cause you to lose

control of the vehicle.

Do not stack pile or stack lug-

gage or cargo higher than the

seatback in the cargo area. In an

accident the cargo could strike

and injury

a passenger. If

objects are large, heavy or must

be piled, they must be secured

in the cargo area.

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Feature of Seat Leather

CAUTION

WARNING - Seat

• Leather is made from the outer

skin of an animal, which goes

through a special process to be

available for use. Since it is a nat-

ural substance, each part differs in

thickness or density.

Wrinkles may appear as a natural

result of stretching and shrinking

depending on the temperature and

humidity.

adjustment

• Belts with metallic acces-

sories, zippers or keys inside

the back pocket may damage

the seat fabric.

• Make sure not to wet the seat.

It may change the nature of

natural leather.

• Jeans or clothes which could

bleach may contaminate the

surface of the seat covering

fabric.

• Do not adjust the seat while

wearing seat belts. Moving the

seat forward will cause strong

pressure on the abdomen.

• Do not place your hand near

the seat bottom or seat track

while adjusting the seat. Your

hand could get caught in the

seat mechanism.

• The seat is made of stretchable

fabric to improve comfort.

• The parts contacting the body are

curved and the side supporting

area is high which provides driving

comfort and stability.

• Wrinkles may appear naturally

from usage. It is not a fault of the

product.

WARNING - Small

Objects

✽

NOTICE

Wrinkles or abrasions which appear

naturally from usage are not cov-

ered by warranty.

Use extreme caution when pick-

ing up small objects trapped

under the seats or between the

seat and the center console.

Your hands might be cut or

injured by the sharp edges of

the seats mechanism.

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Reclining seatback

Seatback angle

Front seat adjustment - manual

Forward and backward

Sitting in a reclined position when

the vehicle is in motion can be dan-

gerous. Even when buckled up, the

protections of your restraint system

(seat belts and/or air bags) is greatly

reduced by reclining your seatback.

WARNING

NEVER ride with a reclined seat-

back when the vehicle is moving.

Riding with a reclined seatback

increases your chance of serious

or fatal injuries in the event of a

collision or sudden stop.

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To recline the seatback:

To move the seat forward or backward:

1. Pull the seat slide adjustment

lever up and hold it.

2. Slide the seat to the position you

desire.

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the

seatback recline lever.

2. Carefully lean back on the seat

and adjust the seatback of the

seat to the position you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure

the seatback is locked in place.

(The lever MUST return to its orig-

inal position for the seatback to

lock.)

3. Release the lever and make sure

the seat is locked in place.

Adjust the seat before driving, and

make sure the seat is locked securely

by trying to move forward and back-

ward without using the lever. If the

seat moves, it is not locked properly.

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Seat belts must be snug against your Seat height

WARNING - Seating

Position

hips and chest to work properly.

When the seatback is reclined, the

shoulder belt cannot do its job

because it will not be snug against

your chest. Instead, it will be in front

of you. During an accident, you could

be thrown into the seat belt, causing

neck or other injuries.

To reduce the risk of injury in a

crash, both drivers and passen-

gers should always sit as far

back as possible in the upright

position with the seatbelt prop-

erly secured.

The more the seatback is reclined,

the greater chance the passenger’s

hips will slide under the lap belt or

the passenger’s neck will strike the

shoulder belt.

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To change the height of the seat, push

the lever upwards or downwards.

• To lower the seat cushion, push the

lever down several times.

• To raise the seat cushion, pull the

lever up several times.

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Lumbar support (if equipped)

Front seat adjustment - power

(if equipped)

CAUTION - Power seat

adjustments

The power seating controls

function by electronic motor.

Excessive operation may cause

damage to the electrical equip-

ment.

The front seat can be adjusted by

using the control switches located on

the outside of the seat cushion.

Before driving, adjust the seat to the

proper position so you can easily con-

trol the steering wheel, pedals and

switches on the instrument panel.

CAUTION - Power Seating

WARNING - Unattended

children

Do not leave children unattend-

ed in the vehicle. Children might

operate features of the vehicle

that could injure them.

Do not operate two or more

power seat control switches at

the same time. Doing so may

damage the power seat motor or

electrical components.

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The lumbar support can be adjusted

by pressing the lumbar support

switch on the side of the seat.

1. Press the front portion of the

switch to increase support, or the

rear portion of the switch, to

decrease support.

2. Release the switch once it reach-

es the desired position.

When in operation, the power seat-

consumes a large amount of electri-

cal power. To prevent unnecessary

system drain, don’t adjust the power

seat longer than necessary while the

engine is not running.

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Forward and backward

Seatback angle

Seat height

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Push the control switch forward or Push the control switch forward or Pull the front portion of the control

backward to move the seat to the backward to move the seatback to switch up to raise or press down to

desired position. Release the switch the desired angle. Release the lower the front part of the seat cush-

once the seat reaches the desired switch once the seat reaches the ion. Pull the rear portion of the con-

position.

desired position.

trol switch up to raise or press down

to lower the seat cushion. Release

the switch once the seat reaches the

desired position.

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Lumbar support (for driver’s seat,

if equipped)

Also, adjust the headrest as close to

your head as possible. For this rea-

son, the use of a cushion that holds

the body away from the seatback is

not recommended.

Headrest (for front seat)

WARNING - Headrest

removal/adjustment

• Do not operate the vehicle

with the headrests removed.

Headrests can provide critical

neck and head support in a

crash.

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• Do not adjust the headrest

height while the vehicle is in

motion. Driver may lose con-

trol of the vehicle.

The driver's and front passenger's

seats are equipped with a headrest

for the occupant's safety and comfort.

The headrest not only provides com-

fort for the driver and front passenger,

but also helps protect the head and

neck in the event of a rear collision.

For maximum effectiveness in case

of an accident, the headrest should

be adjusted so the middle of the

headrest is at the same height of the

center of gravity of an occupant's

head. Generally, the center of gravity

of most people's head is similar with

the height of the top of their eyes.

The lumbar support can be adjusted

by pressing the lumbar support

switch on the side of the seat.

1. Press the front portion of the

switch to increase support, or the

rear portion of the switch, to

decrease support.

2. Release the switch once it reach-

es the desired position.

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Adjusting the height up and down

Removal and reinstallation

■ Type A

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✽

NOTICE

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■ Type B

If you recline the seatback towards

the front with the headrest and seat

cushion raised, the headrest may

come in contact with the sunvisor or

other parts of the vehicle.

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the

desired position (1). To lower the

headrest, push and hold the release

button (2) on the headrest support

and lower the headrest to the desired

position (3).

CAUTION

Excessive pulling or pushing

may damage the headrest.

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To remove the headrest:

To reinstall the headrest :

■ Type A

1. Recline the seatback (2) with the

recline lever or switch (1).

2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.

1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the

holes while pressing the release

button (1) or switch(1).

2. Recline the seatback (4) with the

recline lever or switch (3).

3. Press the headrest release button

(3) while pulling the headrest up (4).

3. Adjust the headrest to the appro-

priate height.

WARNING - Headrest

Removal

NEVER allow anyone to ride in a

seat with the headrest removed.

Headrests can provide critical

neck and head support in a

crash.

WARNING - Headrest

Reinstallation

To reduce the risk of injury to

the head or neck, always make

sure the headrest is locked into

position and adjusted properly

after reinstalling.

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■ Type B

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For maximum effectiveness in case

of an accident, the headrest should

be adjusted so the middle of the

headrest is at the same height of the

center of gravity of an occupant's

head. Generally, the center of gravity

of most people's heads is similar with

the height as the top of their eyes.

Seatback pocket

Rear seat adjustment

Headrest

Also, adjust the headrest as close to

your head as possible. For this rea-

son, the use of a cushion that holds

the body away from the seatback is

not recommended.

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The seatback pocket is provided on

the back of the front passenger’s and

driver’s seatbacks.

WARNING - Headrest

Removal

NEVER allow anyone to ride in a

seat with the headrest removed.

Headrests can provide critical

neck and head support in a

crash.

The rear seat is equipped with head-

rests in all the seating positions for

the occupant's safety and comfort.

The headrest not only provides com-

fort for passengers, but also helps

protect the head and neck in the

event of a collision.

WARNING - Seatback

pockets

Do not put heavy or sharp

objects in the seatback pockets.

In an accident they could come

loose from the pocket and

injure vehicle occupants.

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WARNING - Headrest

Reinstallation

To reduce the risk of injury to

the head or neck, always make

sure the headrest is locked into

position and adjusted properly

after reinstalling.

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Adjusting the height up and down

Removal and reinstallation

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the To remove the headrest, raise it as

desired position (1). To lower the far as it can go then press the

headrest, push and hold the release release button (1) while pulling the

button (2) on the headrest support headrest upward (2).

and lower the headrest to the desired

position (3).

To reinstall the headrest, put the

headrest poles (3) into the holes

while pressing the release button (1).

Then adjust it to the appropriate

height and ensure that it locks in

position.

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Armrest

Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks may be folded to

facilitate carrying long items or to

increase the luggage capacity of the

vehicle.

WARNING

Never allow passengers to sit

on top of the folded down seat-

back while the vehicle is mov-

ing. This is not a proper seating

position and no seat belts are

available for use. Ignoring this

warning could result in serious

injury or death in case of an

accident or sudden stop.

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To fold down the rear seatback:

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1. Set the front seatback to the

upright position and if necessary,

slide the front seat forward.

2. Lower the rear head restraints to

the lowest position.

To use the armrest, pull it forward

from the seatback.

WARNING - Objects

Objects carried on the folded

down seatback should not

extend higher than the top of

the front seatbacks. This could

allow cargo to slide forward and

cause injury or damage during

sudden stops.

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4. Lift up the front portion of the seat- 5. To use the rear seat, lift and push

back folding lever, then fold the

seat toward the front of the vehicle.

When you return the seatback to

its upright position, always be sure

it has locked into position by push-

ing on the top of the seatback.

the seatback rearward by lifting up

the front portion of the folding lever.

Push the seatback firmly until it

clicks into place. Make sure the

seatback is locked in place.

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3. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in

the pocket between the rear seat-

back and cushion, and insert the

rear seat belt webbing in the guide

to prevent the seat belt from being

damaged.

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WARNING - Rear

WARNING - Objects

WARNING - Cargo

Seatback

Objects carried on the folded

down seatback should not

extend higher than the top of

the front seatbacks. This could

allow cargo to slide forward and

cause injury or damage during

sudden stops.

Do not place objects in the rear

seats, since they cannot be

properly secured and may hit

vehicle occupants in a collision.

When returning the rear seat to

the upright position:

• Be careful not to damage the

seat belt webbing or buckle.

• Ensure the seatback is com-

pletely locked into its upright

position by pushing on the

top of the seatback.

Failure to adhere to any of

these instructions could

result in serious injury or

death in the event of a crash.

WARNING - Cargo loading

Make sure the engine is off, the

automatic transaxle is in P (Park)

and the parking brake is secure-

ly applied whenever loading or

unloading cargo. Failure to take

these steps may allow the vehi-

cle to move if the shift lever is

inadvertently moved to another

position.

CAUTION - Damaging

rear seat belt buckles

When you fold the rear seat-

back, insert the buckle between

the rear seatback and cushion.

Doing so can prevent the buckle

from being damaged by the rear

seatback.

WARNING

Unless the driver's position is

properly set according to the

driver's physical figure, do not

fold the rear seat. It may

increase bodily injuries in a

sudden stop or collision.

When returning the rear seatbacks to

the upright position, remember to

return the rear shoulder belts to their

proper position.

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SEAT BELTS

Care should be taken to avoid con-

tamination of the webbing with pol-

ishes, oils and chemicals, and partic-

ularly battery acid. Cleaning may

safely be carried out using mild soap

and water. The belt should be

replaced if webbing becomes frayed,

contaminated or damaged.

• For maximum restraint system pro-

tection, the seat belts must always

be used whenever the vehicle is

moving. A properly positioned

shoulder belt should be positioned

midway over your shoulder across

your collarbone.

Seat belt restraint system

WARNING - Damaged

seat belt

WARNING - Twisted seat

belt

Make sure your seat belt is not

twisted when worn. A twisted

seat belt may not properly pro-

tect you in an accident and

could even cut into your body.

Replace the entire seat belt

assembly if any part of the web-

bing or hardware is damaged as

you can no longer be sure that a

damaged seat belt will provide

protection in a crash.

Seat belts are designed to bear upon

the bony structure of the body, and

should be worn low across the front

of the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as

applicable; wearing the lap section of

the belt across the abdominal area

must be avoided.

Seat belts should be adjusted as

firmly as possible, consistent with

comfort, to provide the protection for

which they have been designed.

WARNING - Shoulder Belt

• Never wear the shoulder belt

under your arm or behind

your back. An improperly

positioned shoulder belt can-

not protect the occupant in a

crash.

• Always wear both the shoul-

der portion and lap portion of

the lap/shoulder belt.

• Never allow children to ride in the

front passenger seat. See child

restraint system section for further

discussion.

A slack belt will greatly reduce the

protection afforded to the wearer.

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• No modifications or additions

should be made by the user which

would either prevent the seat belt

adjusting devices from operating to

remove slack, or prevent the seat

belt assembly from being adjusted

to remove slack.

• When you fasten the seat belt, be

careful not to latch the seat belt in

buckles of other seat. It's very dan-

gerous and you may not be pro-

tected by the seat belt properly.

Seat belt warning

WARNING - Seat belt

buckle

Do not allow foreign material

(gum, crumbs, coins, etc.) to

obstruct the seat belt buckle.

This may prevent the seat belt

from fastening securely.

• Do not unfasten the seat belt and

do not fasten and unfasten the seat

belt repeatedly while driving. This

could result in loss of control, and

an accident causing death, serious

injury, or property damage.

• When fastening the seat belt,

make sure that the seat belt does

not pass over objects that are hard

or can break easily.

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The driver's seat and passenger’s

seat belt warning light and warning

chime will activate pursuant to the

following table when the ignition

switch is in “ON” position.

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Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system

with emergency locking retractor

Conditions

Vehicle

Speed

Unbuckled

Buckled

Below 5 km/h (3

Warning Pattern

WARNING

Light-

Blink

Chime-

Sound

Seat Belt

You should place the lap belt

portion as low as possible and

snugly across your hips, not on

your waist. If the lap belt is locat-

ed too high on your waist, it may

increase the chance of injury in

the event of a collision. Both

arms should not be under or

over the belt. Rather, one should

be over and the other under, as

shown in the illustration.

6 seconds

6 seconds None

mph)

Buckled →

5 km/h (3 mph) ~

10 km/h (6 mph)

6 seconds

Unbuckled

Above 10 km/h (6 6 sec. on / 24 sec. off

mph)

(11 times)

Never wear the seat belt under

the arm near the door.

6 seconds *¹

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Above 10 km/h

Unbuckled (6 mph) → Below

↓

To fasten your seat belt:

5 km/h (3 mph)

Stop *²

To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of

the retractor and insert the metal tab

(1) into the buckle (2). There will be

an audible "click" when the tab locks

into the buckle.

*¹Warning pattern repeats 11 times

with an interval of 24 seconds. If

the driver's seat belt is buckled, the

light will stop within 6 seconds and

chime will stop immediately.

*²The light will stop within 6 seconds

and chime will stop immediately.

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Front seat

✽

NOTICE

If you are not able to pull out the

seat belt from the retractor, firmly

pull the belt out and release it. Then

you will be able to pull the belt out

smoothly.

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Height adjustment

The seat belt automatically adjusts to

the proper length only after the lap

belt portion is adjusted manually so

that it fits snugly around your hips. If

you lean forward in a slow, easy

motion, the belt will extend and let

you move around. If there is a sud-

den stop or impact, however, the belt

will lock into position. It will also lock

if you try to lean forward too quickly.

You can adjust the height of the shoul-

der belt anchor to one of the 4 posi-

tions for maximum comfort and safety.

The height of the adjusting seat belt

should not be too close to your neck.

The shoulder portion should be

adjusted so that it lies across your

chest and midway over your shoulder

near the door and not your neck.

To adjust the height of the seat belt

anchor, lower or raise the height

adjuster into an appropriate position.

To raise the height adjuster, pull it up

(1). To lower it, push it down (3) while

pressing the height adjuster button (2).

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Release the button to lock the Rear center seatbelt

anchor into position. Try sliding the

height adjuster to make sure that it

has locked into position.

Improperly positioned seat belts can

cause serious injuries in an accident.

WARNING - Shoulder belt

positioning

Never position the shoulder belt

across your neck or face.

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2. Insert the tongue plate (A) into the

buckle (A’) until an audible “click"

is heard, indicating the latch is

locked. Make sure the belt is not

twisted.

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To fasten your seatbelt:

WARNING - Seat belt

1. Pull out the tongue plate (A) from

the hole on the belt assembly

cover.

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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✽

NOTICE

If you are not able to pull out the

safety belt from the retractor, firmly

pull the belt out and release it. After

release, you will be able to pull the

belt out smoothly.

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3. Pull out the tongue plate (B) from 4. Pull the tongue plate (B) and

the pocket (C).

insert it into the buckle (B’) until an

audible “click” is heard, indicating

the latch is locked. Make sure the

belt is not twisted.

When using the rear center seat belt,

the buckle with the “CENTER” mark

must be used.

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To release your seatbelt:

1. Press the release button on the

buckle (B’) and remove the tongue

plate (B).

4. Insert the tongue plate (A) into the

hole on the belt assembly cover.

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2. Insert the tongue plate (B) into the

pocket (C)

3. To retract the rear center seatbelt,

insert the tongue plate into the

web release hole (A'). Pull up on

the seat belt web and allow the

webbing to retract automatically.

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Stowing the rear seat belt

• The center seat belt can be stowed

with the plate and webbing rolled in

the pocket between the rear seat-

back and cushion.

• Routing the seat belt webbing

through the rear seat belt guides

will help keep the belts from being

trapped behind or under the seats.

CAUTION

Take the seatbelt out of the seat-

belt guide prior to using it. If you

pull the seat belt when it is

stored in the guides, it may

damage the guides and/or the

belt webbing.

After inserting the seat belt, tighten

the belt webbing by pulling it up.

WARNING

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Prior to fastening the rear seat

belts, ensure the latch matches

the seat belt buckle. Forcefully

fastening the left or right seat

belt to the center buckle can

result in an improper fastening

scenario that will not protect

you in an accident.

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• The rear seat belt buckles can be

stowed in the pocket between the

rear seatback and cushion when

not in use.

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(1) Retractor Pretensioner

If the system senses excessive ten-

sion on the driver or passenger's

seat belt when the pre-tensioner sys-

tem activates, the load limiter inside

the retractor pre-tensioner will release

some of the pressure on the affected

seat belt.

Pre-tensioner seat belt

The purpose of the retractor pre-

tensioner is to make sure that the

shoulder belts fit in tightly against

the occupant's upper body in cer-

tain frontal collisions.

(2) EFD

(Emergency Fastening Device)

✽

NOTICE

The purpose of the EFD is to

make sure that the pelvis belts fit

in tightly against the occupant's

lower body in certain frontal colli-

sions.

The pre-tensioner will activate not

only in a frontal collision but also in a

side collision, if the vehicle is equipped

with a side or curtain air bag.

OXMA033101

Your vehicle is equipped with driver's

and front passenger's pre-tensioner

seat belts (retractor pretensioner and

EFD (Emergency Fastening Device)).

The pre-tensioner seat belts may be

activated, when a frontal collision is

severe enough, together with the air

bags.

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if

the occupant tries to lean forward too

quickly, the seat belt retractor may

lock into position. In certain frontal col-

lisions, the pre-tensioner will activate

and pull the seat belt into tighter con-

tact against the occupant's body.

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✽

NOTICE

WARNING - Skin Irritation

• Both the driver's and front pas-

senger's seat belt pre-tensioner sys-

tem may be activated not only in

certain frontal collision, but also in

certain side collisions or rollovers.

• Because the sensor that activates

the SRS air bag is connected with

the pre-tensioner seat belt, the

Wash all exposed skin areas

thoroughly after an accident in

which the pre-tensioner seat

belts were activated. The fine

dust from the pre-tensioner

activation may cause skin irrita-

tion and should not be breathed

for prolonged periods.

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.

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The seat belt pre-tensioner system

consists mainly of the following com-

ponents.Their locations are shown in

the illustration:

(1) SRS air bag warning light

(2) Front retractor pre-tensioner

assembly

(3) SRS control module

(4) Emergency fastening device

(EFD)

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If the pre-tensioner seat belt system

is not working properly, this warning

light will illuminate even if there is not

a malfunction with the SRS air bag. If

the SRS air bag warning light does

not illuminate when the ignition

switch is turned ON, or if it remains

illuminated after illuminating for

approximately 6 seconds, or if it illu-

minates while the vehicle is being

driven, have an authorized Kia dealer

inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt

and SRS air bag system as soon as

possible.

Pre-tensioners are designed to oper-

ate only one time. After activation,

pre-tensioner seat belts must be

replaced. If the pre-tensioner must

be replaced, contact an authorized

Kia dealer.

✽

NOTICE

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 compartment.

These are normal operating condi-

tions and are not hazardous.

WARNING - Hot preten-

sioner

Do not touch the pre-tensioner

seat belt assemblies for several

minutes after they have been

activated. When the pre-ten-

sioner seat belt mechanism

fires during a collision the pre-

tensioner becomes hot and can

burn you.

✽

NOTICE

Do not attempt to service or repair

the pre-tensioner seat belt system in

any manner. Do not attempt to

inspect or replace the pre-tensioner

seat belts yourself. This must be

done by an authorized Kia dealer.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Larger children

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.

Seat belt precautions

Infant or small child

Children who are too large for child

restraint 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 as low as possi-

ble. Check periodically to insure that

the belt fits. 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 sys-

tem in the rear seat. If a larger child

(over age 13) 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 13 and under should be

restrained securely in the rear seat.

NEVER place a child age 13 and

under in the front seat. NEVER place

a rear facing child seat in the front

seat of a vehicle.

Most countries have child restraint

laws.You should be aware of the spe-

cific requirements 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

“Child restraint system” in this sec-

tion.

WARNING - Small children

Do not allow small children to

ride in the vehicle without an

appropriate child restraint sys-

tem. If the shoulder belt comes

in contact with your child's neck

or face your child is too small to

ride in the vehicle. In a crash the

seat belt will inflict injury to your

child's neck, throat and face.

✽

NOTICE

Small children are best protected

from injury in an accident when

properly restrained in the rear seat

by a child restraint system that meets

the requirements of the Safety

Standards of your country. Before

buying any child restraint system,

make sure that it has a label certify-

ing that it meets Safety Standard of

your country. The restraint must be

appropriate for your child's height

and weight. Check the label on the

child restraint for this information.

Refer to “Child restraint system” in

this section.

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Restraint of pregnant women

Injured person

Do not lie down

Pregnant women should wear A seat belt should be used when an To reduce the chance of injuries in

lap/shoulder belt assemblies when- injured person is being transported. the event of an accident and to

ever possible according to specific When this is necessary, you should achieve maximum effectiveness of

recommendations by their doctors. consult a physician for recommenda- the restraint system, all passengers

The lap portion of the belt should be tions.

worn AS SECURELY AND LOW AS

POSSIBLE.

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 reclined position.

One person per belt

Two people (including children)

should never attempt to use a single

seat belt. This could increase the

severity of injuries in case of an acci-

dent.

WARNING - Pregnant

women

Pregnant women must never

place the lap portion of the seat

belt above or on the abdomen

where the fetus is located. The

force of the seat belt during a

collision will crush the fetus.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Periodic inspection

When to replace seat belts

Care of seat belts

All seat belts should be inspected The entire in-use seat belt assembly

periodically for wear or damage of or assemblies should be replaced if

any kind. Any damaged parts should the vehicle has been involved in an

Seat belt systems should never be

disassembled or modified. In addi-

tion, care should be taken to assure

that seat belts and belt hardware are

not damaged by seat hinges, doors

or other abuse.

be replaced as soon as possible.

accident. This should be done even if

no damage is visible. Additional

questions concerning seat belt oper-

ation should be directed to an

authorized Kia dealer.

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 solu-

tion and warm water. Bleach, dye,

strong detergents or abrasives

should not be used because they

may damage and weaken the fabric.

WARNING - Pinched seat

belt

Make sure that the webbing

and/or buckle does not get

caught or pinched in the rear

seat when returning the rear

seatback to its upright position.

A caught or pinched webbing/

buckle may become damaged

and could fail during a collision

or sudden stop.

WARNING

Seatbelts can become hot in a

vehicle that has been closed up

in sunny weather. They could

burn infants and children.

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Safety features of your vehicle

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS)

Children under age 13 must always Child restraint systems must be

Children Always in the Rear

ride in the rear seats and must always properly placed and installed in the

be properly restrained to minimize the rear seat. You must use a commer-

risk of injury in an accident, sudden cially available child restraint system

stop or sudden maneuver. According that meets the requirements of the

to accident statistics, children are Safety Standards of your country.

WARNING - Restraint

Location

Never install a child or infant

seat on the front passenger's

seat. A child riding in the front

passenger seat can be forceful-

ly struck by an inflating airbag

and seriously injured.

safer when properly restrained in the

Child restraint systems are generally

rear seats than in the front seat. Even

designed to be secured in a vehicle

with air bags, children can be serious-

seat by lap belt portion of a

ly injured or killed. Children too large

lap/shoulder belt, or by a LATCH sys-

for a child restraint must use the seat

tem in the rear seats of the vehicle.

belts provided.

Most countries have child restraint

laws which require children to travel

in approved child restraint devices.

The laws governing the age or

height/weight restrictions at which

seat belts can be used instead of

child restraints differs among coun-

tries, so you should be aware of the

specific requirements in your coun-

try, and where you are travelling.

WARNING - Hot Child

Restraint

A child restraint system can

become very hot if it is left in a

closed vehicle on a sunny day.

Be sure to check the seat cover,

buckles and latches before

placing a child in the restraint

system.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Child restraint system (CRS)

Selecting a Child Restraint

System (CRS)

When selecting a CRS for your child,

always:

• Make sure the CRS has a label

certifying that it meets applicable

Safety Standards of your country.

• Select a child restraint based on

your child’s height and weight. The

required label or the instructions

for use typically provide this infor-

mation.

• Select a child restraint that fits the

vehicle seating position where it

will be used.

• Read and comply with the warn-

ings and instructions for installation

and use provided with the child

restraint system.

(Continued)

• Always properly restrain your

child in the child restraint.

• If the vehicle head restraint

prevents proper installation of

a child seat (as described in

the child restraint system

manual), the head restraint of

the respective seating posi-

tion shall be readjusted or

entirely removed.

Infants and younger children must be

restrained in an appropriate rear-fac-

ing or forward-facing CRS that has

first been properly secured to the

rear seat of the vehicle. Read and

comply with the instructions for

installation and use provided by the

manufacturer of the child restraint.

WARNING

- Child Restraint Installation

• Do not use an infant carrier or

An improperly secured child

restraint can increase the risk

of serious injury or death in an

accident. Always take the fol-

lowing precautions when using

a child restraint system:

• Always follow the child

restraint system manufactur-

er’s instructions for installa-

tion and use.

a

child safety seat that

"hooks" over a seatback, it

may not provide adequate

protection in an accident.

• After an accident, have a Kia

dealer check the child restraint

system, seat belts, tether

anchors and lower anchors.

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Child restraint system types

WARNING - Holding

Children

WARNING - Unattended

Children

Never leave children unattended

in a vehicle.The car can heat up

very quickly, resulting in injuries

to the child in the vehicle.

There are three main types of child

restraint systems: rear-facing seats,

forward-facing seats, and booster

seats. They are classified according

to the child’s age, height and weight.

Never hold a child in your arms

or lap when riding in a vehicle.

The violent forces created dur-

ing a crash will tear the child

from your arms and throw the

child against the car’s interior.

Always use a child restraint

system which is appropriate for

your child's height and weight.

WARNING - Seat Belt Use

Do not use one seat belt for two

occupants at the same time.

This will eliminate any safety

benefit provided by the seat belt

to the occupants.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Convertible and 3-in-1 child seats

typically have higher height and

weight limits for the rear-facing posi-

tion, allowing you to keep your child

rear-facing for a longer period of time.

Continue to use a rear-facing child

seat for as long as your child will fit

within the height and weight limits

allowed by the child seat manufactur-

er. It’s the best way to keep them

safe. Once your child has outgrown

the rear-facing child restraint, your

child is ready for a forward-facing

child restraint with a harness.

CRS09

OQLA035032

Rear-facing child seats

Forward-facing child restraints

A rear-facing child seat 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 seat

and reduces the stress to the neck

and spinal cord.

A forward-facing child seat provides

restraint for the child’s body with a

harness. Keep children in a forward-

facing child seat with a harness until

they reach the top height or weight

limit allowed by your child restraint’s

manufacturer.

Once your child outgrows the for-

ward-facing child restraint, your child

is ready for a booster seat.

All children under age one must

always ride in a rear-facing infant

child restraint.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Booster seats

• Secure the child in the child

restraint. Make sure the child is

properly strapped in the child

restraint according to the manufac-

turer instructions.

Installing a Child Restraint

System (CRS)

After selecting a proper child seat for

your child, check to make sure it fits

properly in your vehicle. Follow the

instructions provided by the manu-

A booster seat is a restraint 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 lap of your child.

Keep your child in a booster seat facturer when installing the child

until they are big enough to sit in the seat. Note these general steps when

seat without a booster and still have installing the seat to your vehicle:

the seat belt fit properly. For a seat

• Properly secure the child

belt to fit properly, the lap belt must

restraint to the vehicle. All child

lie snugly across the upper thighs,

restraints must be secured to the

not the stomach. The shoulder belt

vehicle with the lap part of a

should lie snug across the shoulder

lap/shoulder belt or with the

and chest and not across the neck or

LATCH system.

face. Children under age 13 must

• Make sure the child restraint is

always ride in the rear seats and

firmly secured. After installing a

must always be properly restrained

child restraint to the vehicle, push

to minimize the risk of injury.

and pull the seat forward and from

side-to-side to verify that it is

securely attached to the seat. A

child restraint secured with a seat

belt should be installed as firmly as

possible. However, some side-to-

side movement can be expected.

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Lower Anchors and Tether for

Children (LATCH) System

WARNING - LATCH Lower

Anchors

The LATCH system holds a child

restraint during driving and in an

accident. This system is designed to

make installation of the child restraint

easier and reduce the possibility of

improperly installing your child

restraint. The LATCH system uses

anchors in the vehicle and attach-

ments on the child restraint. The

LATCH system eliminates the need

to use seat belts to secure the child

restraint to the rear seats.

Lower anchors are metal bars built

into the vehicle. There are two lower

anchors for each LATCH seating

position that will accommodate a

child restraint with lower attach-

ments.

Never attempt to attach a LATCH

equipped seat in the center

seating position. LATCH lower

anchors are only to be used in

the left and right rear outboard

seating positions.You may dam-

age the anchors or the anchors

may fail and break in a collision.

OQL035035

LATCH anchors have been provided

in the left and right outboard rear

seating positions. Their locations are

shown in the illustration. There are

no LATCH anchors provided for the

center rear seating position.

To use the LATCH system in your

vehicle, you must have a child

restraint with LATCH attachments.

The child seat manufacturer will pro-

vide you with instructions on how to

use the child seat with its attach-

ments for the LATCH lower anchors.

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Securing a child restraint with

the LATCH anchors system

WARNING

Take the following precautions

To install a LATCH-compatible child

restraint in either of the rear outboard

seating positions:

1. Move the seat belt buckle away

from the lower anchors.

when using the LATCH system:

• Read and follow all installation

instructions provided with

your child restraint system.

• To prevent the child from

reaching and taking hold of

unretracted seat belts, buckle

all unused rear seat belts and

retract the seat belt webbing

behind the child. Children can

be strangled if a shoulder belt

becomes wrapped around their

neck and the seat belt tightens.

• NEVER attach more than one

child restraint to a single

anchor. This could cause the

anchor or attachment to come

loose or break.

• Always have the LATCH sys-

tem inspected by your author-

ized Kia dealer after an acci-

dent. An accident can damage

the LATCH system and may

not properly secure the child

restraint.

2. Move any other objects away from

the anchors that could prevent a

secure connection between the

child restraint and the lower

anchors.

3. Place the child restraint on the

vehicle seat, then attach the seat

to the lower anchors according to

the instructions provided by the

child restraint manufacturer.

4. Follow the child restraint instruc-

tions for properly adjusting and

tightening the lower attachments

on the child restraint to the lower

anchors.

OQL035036

The lower anchor position indicator

symbols are located on the left and

right rear seat backs to identify the

position of the lower anchors in your

vehicle (see arrows in illustration).

The LATCH anchors are located

between the seatback and the seat

cushion of the rear seat left and right

outboard seating positions.

To use the lower anchor, push the

upper portion of the lower anchor

cover.

❈ (1) : Lower Anchor position indicator

(2) : Lower Anchor

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Securing a child restraint seat

with "Tether Anchor" system

WARNING

Take the following precautions

when installing the tether strap:

• Read and follow all installation

instructions provided with

your child restraint system.

• NEVER attach more than one

child restraint to a single teth-

er anchor. This could cause

the anchor or attachment to

come loose or break.

• Do not attach the tether strap

to anything other than the cor-

rect tether anchor. It may not

work properly if attached to

something else.

OQL035034

To install the tether anchor:

1. Route the child restraint tether

strap over the child restraint seat-

back. Route the tether strap under

the head restraint and between

the head restraint posts, or route

the tether strap over the top of the

vehicle seatback. Make sure the

strap is not twisted.

OQLA035033

First secure the child restraint with

the LATCH lower anchors or the seat

belt. If the child restraint manufactur-

er recommends that the top tether

strap be attached, attach and tighten

the top tether strap to the top tether

strap anchor.

Child restraint system top tether

anchorages are located on the back

of the rear seatbacks.

• Do not use the tether anchors

for adult seat belts or harness-

es, or for attaching other items

or equipment to the vehicle.

2. Connect the tether strap hook to

the tether anchor, then tighten the

tether strap according to the child

seat manufacturer’s instructions to

firmly secure the child restraint to

the seat.

• Always fasten the seatbelts

behind the child restraint seat

when they are not used to

secure the child seat. Failure

to do so may result in child

strangulation.

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3. Check that the child restraint is

securely attached to the seat by

pushing and pulling the seat for-

ward and from side-to-side.

To install a child restraint system on

the rear seats, do the following:

1.Place the child restraint system on

a rear seat and route the lap/ shoul-

der belt around or through the child

restraint, following the restraint

manufacturer’s instructions.

Securing a child restraint with a

lap belt or lap/shoulder belt

When not using the LATCH system,

all child restraints must be secured to

a vehicle rear seat with the lap part

of a lap/shoulder belt.

Be sure the seat belt webbing is

not twisted.

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Automatic locking mode

Since all passenger seat belts move

freely under normal conditions and

only lock under extreme or emer-

gency conditions (emergency locking

mode), you must manually pull the

seat belt all the way out to shift the

retractor to the “Automatic Locking”

mode to secure a child restraint.

The “Automatic Locking” mode will

help prevent the normal movement

of the child in the vehicle from caus-

ing the seat belt to loosen and com-

promise the child restraint system.To

secure a child restraint system, use

the following procedure.

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OEN036101

ODM036071

OTAM031103

2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch 3. Pull the shoulder portion of the 4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion

into the buckle. Listen for the dis-

tinct "click" sound.

Position the release button so that

it is easy to access in case of an

emergency.

seat belt all the way out. When the

shoulder portion of the seat belt is

fully extended, it will shift the

retractor to the "Automatic

Locking" (child restraint) mode.

of the seat belt to retract and listen

for an audible "clicking" or "ratchet-

ing" sound. This indicates that the

retractor is in the "Automatic

Locking" mode. If no distinct sound

is heard, repeat steps 3 and 4.

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5. Remove as much slack from the

belt as possible by pushing down

on the child restraint system while

feeding the shoulder belt back into

the retractor.

6. Push and pull on the child restraint

system to confirm that the seat

belt is holding it firmly in place. If it

is not, release the seat belt and

repeat steps 2 through 6.

7. Double check that the retractor is

in the "Automatic Locking" mode

by attempting to pull more of the

seat belt out of the retractor. If you

cannot, the retractor is in the

"Automatic Locking" mode.

✽

NOTICE

When the seat belt is allowed to

retract to its fully stowed position,

the retractor will automatically

switch from the "Automatic

Locking" mode to the emergency

lock mode for normal adult usage.

WARNING - Auto lock

mode

Set the retractor to Automatic

Lock mode when installing any

child restraint system. If the

retractor is not in the Automatic

Locking mode, the child

restraint can move when your

vehicle turns or stops suddenly.

If your CRS manufacturer instructs or

recommends you to use a tether

anchor with the lap/shoulder belt,

refer to the previous pages for more

information.

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 seat belt

to retract fully.

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Safety features of your vehicle

AIR BAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(1) Driver’s front air bag

(2) Passenger’s front air bag

(3) Side air bag

(4) Curtain air bag

WARNING

Even in vehicles with air bags,

you and your passengers must

always wear the safety belts

provided in order to minimize

the risk and severity of injury in

the event of a collision or

rollover.

The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Safety features of your vehicle

• The front air bags will completely • In order to help provide protection,

How does the air bag system

operate?

• Air bags are activated (able to

inflate if necessary) only when the

ignition switch is turned to the ON

or START position.

• The appropriate air bags inflate

instantly in the event of a serious

frontal collision or side collision in

order to help protect the occupants

from serious physical injury.

• Generally, air bags are designed to

inflate based upon the severity of a

collision and its direction. These

two factors determine whether the

sensors produce an electronic

deployment/ inflation signal.

• Air bag deployment depends on a

number of factors including vehicle

speed, angles of impact, and, the

density and stiffness of the vehi-

cles or objects which your vehicle

hits in the collision. The determin-

ing factors are not limited to those

mentioned above.

inflate and deflate in an instant.

the air bags must inflate rapidly.

The speed of the air bag inflation is

a consequence of extremely short

time in which to inflate the air bag

between the occupant and the

vehicle structures before the occu-

pant impacts those structures. This

speed of inflation reduces the risk

of serious or life-threatening

injuries and is thus a necessary

part of the air bag design.

However, air bag inflation can also

cause injuries which can include

facial abrasions, bruises and bro-

ken bones because the inflation

speed also causes the air bags to

expand with a great deal of force.

It is virtually impossible for you to

see the air bags inflate during an

accident.

It is much more likely that you will

simply see the deflated air bags

hanging out of their storage com-

partments after the collision.

• In addition to inflating in serious

side collisions, side and/or curtain

air bags will inflate if the sensing

system detects a rollover.

• When a rollover is detected curtain

air bags will remain inflated longer

to help provide protection from

ejection, especially when used in

conjunction with the seat belts.

• There are even circumstances

under which contact with the

steering wheel or passenger air

bag can cause fatal injuries,

especially if the occupant is

positioned excessively close to

the steering wheel or passenger

air bag.

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Noise and smoke

WARNING - Airbag infla-

tion

WARNING - Hot compo-

nents

When inflated, the air bags make a

loud noise and leave smoke and

powder in the air inside the vehicle.

This is normal and is a result of the

ignition of the air bag inflator. After

the air bag inflates, you may feel sub-

stantial discomfort in breathing due

to the contact of your chest with both

the seat belt and the air bag, as well

as from breathing the smoke and

powder. Open your doors and/or

windows as soon as possible after

impact in order to reduce discom-

fort and prevent prolonged expo-

sure to the smoke and powder.

Sit as far back as possible from

the steering wheel while still

maintaining comfortable con-

trol of your vehicle. A distance

of at least 25 cm (10 in.) from

your chest to the steering wheel

is recommended. Failure to do

so can result in airbag inflation

injuries to the driver.

Do not touch the air bag storage

area's internal components

immediately after airbag infla-

tion. The air bag related parts in

the steering wheel, instrument

panel and the roof rails above

the front and rear doors are

very hot. Hot components can

result in burn injuries.

WARNING

Do not install or place any

accessories near air bag

deployment areas, such as the

instrument panel, windows, pil-

lars, and roof rails. Such objects

may become dangerous projec-

tiles if the air bag deploys.

Though smoke and powder are non-

toxic, it may cause irritation to the

skin (eyes, nose and throat, etc). If

this is the case, wash and rinse with

cold water immediately and consult a

doctor if the symptom persists.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Do not install a child restraint on

the front passenger’s seat.

Air bag warning light

WARNING - Air bag

deployment

When children are seated in the

rear outboard seats of a vehicle

equipped with side and/or cur-

tain air bags, install the child

restraint system as far away

from the door side as possible.

Inflation of the side and/or cur-

tain air bags could impact the

child.

W7-147

1JBH3051

The purpose of air bag warning light

in your instrument panel is to alert

you of a potential problem with your

air bag system, which could include

your side and/or curtain air bags

used for rollover protection.

Never place a rear-facing child

restraint in the front passenger’s

seat. If the air bag deploys, it would

impact the rear-facing child restraint,

causing serious or fatal injury.

In addition, do not place front-facing

child restraints in the front passen-

ger’s seat. If the front passenger air

bag inflates, it could cause serious or

fatal injuries to the child.

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Safety features of your vehicle

10.Side pressure sensors

SRS components and functions

11. PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”

indicator (Front passenger’s seat

only)

12. Occupant detection system

(Front passenger’s seat only)

13. Driver’s and front passenger’s

seat belt buckle sensors

14. Emergency Fastening

Device(EFD)

W7-147

*: if equipped

If the air bag warning light is illumi-

nated for more than 6 seconds after

the ignition is turned on, or of it illu-

minates during vehicle operation, an

SRS component may not be func-

tioning properly and you should have

your vehicle checked by an author-

ized Kia dealer.

OQLA035099

The SRS consists of the following

components:

1. Driver's front air bag module

2. Passenger's front air bag module

3. Side air bag modules

4. Curtain air bag modules

5. Retractor pre-tensioner assem-

blies

6. Air bag warning light

7. SRS control module (SRSCM)/

Roll over sensor

8. Front impact sensors

9. Side impact sensors

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Safety features of your vehicle

Driver’s front air bag (1)

Driver’s front air bag (2)

If any of the following conditions

occur, this indicates a malfunction in

the air bag system. Have an author-

ized Kia dealer inspect the air bag

system as soon as possible.

• The light does not turn on briefly

when you turn the ignition ON.

• The light stays on after illuminating

for approximately 6 seconds.

• The light comes on while the vehi-

cle is in motion.

B240B01L

B240B02L

• The light blinks when the ignition

switch is in ON position.

The front air bag modules are locat- Upon deployment, tear seams mold-

ed both in the center of the steering ed directly into the pad covers will

wheel and in the front passenger's separate under pressure from the

panel above the glove box. When the expansion of the air bags. Further

SRSCM detects a sufficiently severe opening of the covers then allows full

impact to the front of the vehicle, it inflation of the air bags.

will automatically deploy the front air

bags.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Driver’s front air bag (3)

Passenger’s front air bag

WARNING - Flying objects

Do not place any objects (an

umbrella, bag, etc.) between the

front door and the front seat.

Such objects may become dan-

gerous projectiles if the side

airbag inflates.

• If an air bag deploys, there may be

a loud noise followed by a fine dust

released in the vehicle. These con-

ditions are normal and are not haz-

ardous - the air bags are packed in

this fine powder. The dust generat-

ed during air bag deployment may

cause skin or eye irritation as well

as aggravate asthma for some per-

sons. Always wash all exposed

skin areas thoroughly with cold

water and a mild soap after an

accident in which the air bags were

deployed.

B240B03L

B240B05L

A fully inflated air bag, in combina-

tion with a properly worn seat belt,

slows the driver's or the passenger's

forward motion, reducing the risk of

head and chest injury.

WARNING - Air bag

obstructions

Do not install or place any

accessories on the steering

wheel, instrument panel, or on

the front passenger's panel

above the glove box in a vehi-

cle. Such objects may become

dangerous projectiles if the air

bag deploys.

After complete inflation, the air bag

immediately starts deflating, enabling

the driver to maintain forward visibility

and the ability to steer or operate

other controls.

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Safety features of your vehicle

• The SRS can function only when

the ignition switch is in the ON

position. If the SRS air bag warning

light does not illuminate, or contin-

uously remains on after illuminat-

ing for about 6 seconds when the

ignition switch is turned to the ON

position, or after the engine is

started, comes on while driving,

the SRS is not working properly. If

this occurs, have your vehicle

immediately inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer.

The occupant detection system is

designed to detect the presence of a

properly-seated front passenger and

determine if the passenger's front air

bag should be enabled (may inflate)

or not. Only the front passenger front

air bag is controlled by the Occupant

Detection System.

Occupant Detection System

(ODS)

■ Type A

Do not put anything in front of the

passenger air bag

indicator.

OQLA035060

■ Type B

✽

NOTICE

Before you replace a fuse or discon-

nect a battery terminal, turn the

ignition switch to the LOCK posi-

tion and remove the ignition switch.

Never remove or replace the air bag

related fuse(s) when the ignition

switch is in the ON position. Failure

to heed this warning will cause the

SRS air bag warning light to illumi-

nate.

OQLA035101

Your vehicle is equipped with an

occupant detection system in the

front passenger's seat.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Main components of the occu-

pant detection system

• A detection device located within

the front passenger seat cushion.

• An electronic system which deter-

mines whether the passenger air

bag systems should be activated

or deactivated.

• An indicator light located on the

instrument panel which illuminates

the words PASSENGER AIR BAG

“OFF” indicates the front passen-

ger air bag system is deactivated.

If the front passenger seat is occu- Always be sure that you and all vehicle

pied by a person that the system occupants are seated and restrained

determines to be of appropriate size, properly (sitting upright with the seat in

and he/she sits properly (sitting an upright position, centered on the

upright with the seatback in an seat cushion, with the person’s legs

upright position, centered on the comfortably extended, feet on the

seat cushion with their seat belt on, floor, and wearing the safety belt prop-

legs comfortably extended and their erly) for the most effective protection

feet on the floor), the PASSENGER by the air bag and the safety belt.

AIR BAG “OFF” indicator will turn off

and the front passenger's air bag will

• The ODS (Occupant Detection

be able to inflate, if necessary, in

System) may not function properly if

frontal crashes.

the passenger takes actions which

You will find the PASSENGER AIR

BAG “OFF” indicator on the center

facia panel. This system detects the

conditions 1~4 in the following table

and activates or deactivates the front

passenger air bag based on these

conditions.

can defeat the detection system.

These include:

(1) Failing to sit in an upright position.

(2) Leaning against the door or cen-

ter console.

(3) Sitting towards the sides or the

front of the seat.

• The instrument panel air bag warn-

ing light is interconnected with the

occupant detection system.

(4) Putting legs on the dashboard or

resting them on other locations

which reduce the passenger

weight on the front seat.

(5) Improperly wearing the safety belt.

(6) Reclining the seat back.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant detection

system

CAUTION

Do not alter or remodel the ODS

(Occupant Detection System).

This may damage the system

and prevent it from functioning

properly in a collision.

Indicator/Warning light

Devices

Condition detected by the

occupant classification system

"PASSENGER

AIR BAG OFF"

indicator light

SRS warning Front passenger

light

Off

air bag

1. Adult*¹

Off

Activated

2. Child restraint system with

child under 12 months old

*²*³*⁴

On

Off

Deactivated

3. Unoccupied

On

Off

On

Deactivated

Activated

4. Malfunction in the system

*¹The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in

the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending

on his/her physique and posture.

*²Do not allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. When a larger child who has

outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may rec-

ognize him/her as an adult depending upon his/her physique or sitting position.

*³Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.

*⁴The PASSENGER AIR BAG "OFF" indicator may turn on or off when a child above

12 months to 12 years old (with or without child restraint system) sits in the front

passenger seat. This is a normal condition.

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Safety features of your vehicle

✽

NOTICE

WARNING

• Do not use car seat cushions that

cover up the surface of the seat

and aftermarket manufactured

passenger seat heaters.

When the “PASS AIR BAG “OFF””

symbol is illuminated, the passenger

air bag system will not operate. The

passenger air bag system will oper-

ate when necessary if the symbol is

not illuminated.

When the passenger is not sit-

ting properly in the passenger

seat, or some items are placed

on or under the passenger seat,

it may interfere with normal

operation of the ODS (Occupant

Detection System). In order for

the driver and all passengers to

receive maximum benefit from

the airbag and seat belt system,

all persons should seat and

wear the seat belt properly.

• After conducting car interior

cleaning using steam or detergent,

the seat should be dried properly.

Afterward, check for normal

operation of the “PASS AIR BAG

“OFF”” and air bag warning

lights.

✽

NOTICE

Do not modify or replace the front

passenger seat. Don't place anything

on or attach anything such as a blan-

ket, front seat cover or after market

seat heater to the front passenger

seat. This can adversely affect the

occupant detection system.

• Any service related to the passen-

ger seat and the ODS must be

done at a Kia service center.

• After the passenger seat has been

removed or installed for repair

purposes, check for normal opera-

tion of the “PASS AIR BAG

“OFF”” and air bag warning

lights with a person seated or not

seated in the passenger seat.

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Safety features of your vehicle

(Continued)

WARNING - ODS System

Riding in an improper position

adversely affects the Occupant

Detection System and may

result in the deactivation of the

front passenger airbag. It is

important for the driver to

instruct the passenger as to the

proper seating instructions as

contained in this manual.

OJFA035107

OJFA035105

- Do not place feet on the front

passenger seatback.

- Never excessively recline the

front passenger seatback.

OJFA035104

- Do not place a heavy loads in

the front passenger seatback

pocket or on the front passen-

ger seat.

OJFA035106

OJFA035108

- Never sit with hips shifted

towards the front of the seat.

- Never place feet on the dash-

board.

(Continued)

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Safety features of your vehicle

(Continued)

OQLA035100

OJFA035109

OJFA035102

- Do not use car seat acces-

sories such as thick blankets

and cushions which cover up

the car seat surface.

- Never lean on the door or cen-

ter console.

- Never sit on one side of the

front passenger seat.

- Do not put an electronic

device (ex. Laptop computer,

after market DMB, navigation,

satellite audio, video game

machine, MP3, AC inverter,

etc.) in the front passenger

seatback pocket or on the

front passenger seat.

(Continued)

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Safety features of your vehicle

Proper position

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”

indicator is still on, ask the passen-

ger to move to the rear seat.

(Continued)

WARNING - “AIR BAG

OFF” light

Do not allow an adult passenger

to ride in the front seat when the

PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”

indicator

is

illuminated,

because the air bag will not

deploy in the event of a crash.

The driver must instruct the

passenger to reposition himself

in the seat. Failure to properly

position yourself may lead to air

bag deactivation resulting in air

bag non-deployment in a colli-

sion. If the PASSENGER AIR

BAG “OFF” indicator remains

illuminated after the passenger

repositions themselves proper-

ly and the car is restarted, it is

recommended that passenger

move to the rear seat because

the passenger's front air bag

will not deploy.

OJFA035103

B990A01O

When an adult is seated in the front

passenger seat, if the PASSENGER

AIR BAG “OFF” indicator is on, turn

the ignition switch to the LOCK posi-

tion and ask the passenger to sit

properly (sitting upright with the seat

back in an upright position, centered

on the seat cushion with their seat

belt on, legs comfortably extended

and their feet on the floor). Restart

the engine and have the person

remain in that position. This will allow

the system to detect the person and

to enable the passenger air bag.

- Wet Passenger Seat:

Do not spill liquid in the pas-

senger seat. Spilled liquid on

the passenger seat may cause

the air bag warning light to illu-

minate or malfunction. If any

liquid is spilled, make sure the

seat has been completely dried

before driving the vehicle.

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Safety features of your vehicle

• Even though your vehicle is Any child age 13 and under should

equipped with the occupant detec- ride in the rear seat. Children too

tion system, never install a child large for child restraints should use

restraint system in the front pas- the available lap/shoulder belts. No

senger's seat. A deploying air bag matter what type of crash, children of

can forcefully strike a child result- all ages are safer when restrained in

ing in serious injuries or death. Any the rear seat.

✽

NOTICE

The PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF”

indicator illuminates for about 4 sec-

onds after the ignition switch is

turned to the ON position or after

the engine is started. If the front

passenger seat is occupied, the occu-

pant detection sensor will then clas-

sify the front passenger after several

more seconds.

child age 13 and under should ride

in the rear seat. Children too large

If the occupant detection system is

for child restraints should use the

not working properly, the SRS air

available lap/shoulder belts. No

bag warning light on the instrument

matter what type of crash, children

panel will illuminate because the

of all ages are safer when

passenger's front air bag is connect-

restrained in the rear seat.

ed with the occupant detection sys-

• If the PASSENGER AIR BAG

tem. If there is a malfunction of the

“OFF” indicator is illuminated when

occupant detection system, the PAS-

the front passenger's seat is occu-

SENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator

pied by an adult and he/she sits

will not illuminate and the passen-

properly (sitting upright with the

ger's front air bag will inflate in frontal

seatback in an upright position,

impact crashes even if there is no

centered on the seat cushion with

occupant in the front passenger's

their seat belt on, legs comfortably

seat.

extended and their feet on the

floor), have that person sit in the

rear seat.

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Safety features of your vehicle

The indication of the system's pres- These sensors provide the ability to

ence are the letters "AIR BAG" locat- control the SRS deployment based on

ed on the air bag pad cover on the whether or not the seat belts are fas-

steering wheel and the passenger's tened, and how severe the impact is.

side front panel pad above the glove

Driver's and passenger's front

air bag

■ Driver’s front air bag

box.

The advanced SRS offers the ability

The SRS consists of air bags to control the air bag inflation with

installed under the pad covers in the two levels. A first stage level is pro-

center of the steering wheel and the vided for moderate-severity impacts.

passenger's side front panel above A second stage level is provided for

the glove box.

more severe impacts.

The purpose of the SRS is to provide

the vehicle's driver and/or the front The passenger’s front air bag is

passenger with additional protection designed to help reduce the injury of

than that offered by the seat belt sys- children sitting close to the instru-

tem alone in case of a frontal impact ment panel in low severity collisions.

of sufficient severity. The SRS uses However, children are safer if they

sensors to gather information about are restrained in the rear seat.

the driver's and front passenger's

OQL038038L

■ Passenger’s front air bag

seat belt usage and impact severity.

According to the impact severity and

The seat belt buckle sensors deter- seat belt usage, the SRSCM (SRS

mine if the driver and front passen- Control Module) controls the air bag

ger's seat belts are fastened.

inflation. Failure to properly wear

seat belts can increase the risk or

severity of injury in an accident.

OQL038039L

Your vehicle is equipped with an

Advanced Supplemental Restraint

(Air Bag) System and lap/shoulder

belts at both the driver and passen-

ger seating position.

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Safety features of your vehicle

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.

Front air bags are not intended to

deploy in side-impact, rear-impact or

rollover crashes. However, when

frontal deployment threshold is satis-

fied at side-impact, front air bags

may deploy. In addition, front air bags

will not deploy in frontal crashes

below the deployment threshold.

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.

WARNING - SRS Wiring

Do not tamper with or discon-

nect SRS wiring or other com-

ponents of the SRS system.

Doing so could result in injury,

due to accidental deployment of

the air bags or by rendering the

SRS inoperative.

Modification to the seat structure can

cause the air bag to deploy at a dif-

ferent level than should be provided.

Advanced air bags are combined with

pre-tensioner seat belts to help pro-

vide enhanced occupant protection in

frontal crashes.

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. That contact is Kia’s toll-free

Customer Experience Department at

1-877-KIA-AUTO (1-877-542-2886).

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.

✽

NOTICE

Air bags can only be used once –

have an authorized Kia dealer

replace the air bag immediately

after deployment.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Your vehicle is equipped with a side

air bag in each front seat. The pur-

pose of the air bag is to provide the

vehicle's driver and/or the front pas-

senger with additional protection

than that offered by the seat belt

alone.

• The side air bags are designed to

deploy during certain side-impact

collisions, depending on the crash

severity impact. However, when

side deployment threshold is satis-

fied at front-impact, side air bags

may deploy.

• The side air bags may deploy on

the side of the impact.

• The side and/or curtain air bags on

both sides of the vehicle will deploy

if a rollover or possible rollover is

detected.

Side air bag

WARNING - No attaching

objects

No objects (such as crash pad

cover, cellular phone holder,

cup holder, perfume or stickers)

should be placed over or near

the air bag modules on the

steering wheel, instrument

panel, windshield glass, and the

front passenger's panel above

the glove box. Such objects

could cause harm if the vehicle

is in a crash severe enough to

cause the air bags to deploy.

OQL035061

Do not place any objects over

the air bag or between the air

bag and yourself.

• The side air bags are not designed

to deploy in all side impact or

rollover situations.

OQL035041

❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ

from the illustration.

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Safety features of your vehicle

• The side air bag is supplemental to • If seat or seat cover is damaged,

WARNING - Unexpected

deployment

Avoid impact to the side impact

airbag sensor when the ignition

switch is ON to prevent unex-

pected deployment of the side

air bag.

the driver's and the passenger's

seat belt systems and is not a sub-

stitute for them. Therefore your

seat belts must be worn at all times

while the vehicle is in operation.

have the vehicle checked and

repaired by an authorized Kia deal-

er. Inform the dealer that your vehi-

cle is equipped with side air bags

and an occupant detection system.

• For best protection from the side

air bag system and to avoid being

injured by the deploying side air

bag, both front seat occupants

should sit in an upright position

with the seat belt properly fas-

tened. The driver's hands should

be placed on the steering wheel at

the 9:00 and 3:00 positions. The

passenger's arms and hands

should be placed on their laps.

WARNING - Flying objects

Do not place any objects (an

umbrella, bag, etc.) between the

front door and the front seat.

Such objects may become dan-

gerous projectiles if the side

airbag inflates.

WARNING - Deployment

Do not install any accessories

including seat covers, on the

side or near the side air bag as

this may affect the deployment

of the side air bags.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Curtain air bags are located along

both sides of the roof rails above the

front and rear doors.

Curtain air bag

WARNING - No attaching

objects

They are designed to help protect

occupants in certain side impacts

and to help prevent them from eject-

ing out of the vehicle as a result of a

rollover, especially when the seat-

belts are also in use.

• The curtain air bags are designed

to deploy during certain side impact

collisions, depending on the crash

severity impact. However, when

side deployment threshold is satis-

fied at front-impact, curtain air bags

may deploy.

• The curtain air bags may deploy on

the side of the impact.

• Also, the curtain air bags on both

sides of the vehicle will deploy in

certain rollover situations.

• Do not place any objects over

the air bag or between the air

bag and yourself. Also, do not

attach any objects around the

area the air bag inflates such

as the door, side door glass,

front and rear pillar.

• Do not place any objects

between the door and the

seat. They may become dan-

gerous projectiles if the side

air bag inflates.

• Never place or insert any

object into any small opening

near side airbag labels

attached to the vehicle seats.

When the air bag deploys, the

object may affect the deploy-

ment and result in unexpected

accident or bodily harm.

OQLA035042

• The curtain air bags are not

designed to deploy in all side

impact or rollover situations.

OQLA035043

❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ

• Do not install any accessories

on the side or near the side air

bags.

from the illustration.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Do not allow the passengers to lean

their heads or bodies against the

doors, put their arms on the doors,

stretch their arms out of the window

or place objects between the doors

and passengers when they are seat-

ed on seats equipped with side

impact and/or curtain air bags.

WARNING - No attaching

objects

• Do not place any objects over

the air bag. Also, do not attach

any objects around the area

the air bag inflates such as the

door, side door glass, front

and rear pillar, roof side rail.

✽

NOTICE

• Do not hang hard or breakable

objects on the coat hook.

Never try to open or repair any com-

ponents of the side and curtain air

bag system. This should only be

done by an authorized Kia dealer.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Why didn’t my air bag go off in a Air bag collision sensors

collision? (Inflation and non-infla-

tion conditions of the air bag)

There are many types of accidents in

which the air bag would not be

expected to provide additional pro-

tection.

These include rear impacts, second

or third collisions in multiple impact

accidents, as well as low speed

impacts.

OQL038044L/OQL035045/OQL038046L/OQL035047/OQL035048/OQL038059L

(1) SRS control module/

Rollover sensor

(2) Front impact sensor

(3) Side impact sensor (Front Door)

(4) Side impact sensor (C-pillar)

(5) Side impact sensor (B-pillar)

❈ The actual air bag collision sensors in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Problems may arise if the sensor Air bag inflation conditions

installation angles are changed due

to the deformation of the front

bumper, front end module, body or

front doors where side collision sen-

sors are installed. Have the vehicle

checked and repaired by an author-

ized Kia dealer.

WARNING - Air bag sen-

sors

• Do not hit or allow any objects

to impact the locations where

air bags or sensors are

installed.

This may cause unexpected

air bag deployment, which

could result in serious bodily

injury or death.

• If the installation location or

angle of the sensors is altered

in any way, the air bags may

deploy when they should not

or they may not deploy when

they should.

Installing bumper guards (or side

step or running board) or replacing a

bumper (or front door module) with

non-genuine parts may adversely

affect your vehicle’s collision and air

OQL035049

bag deployment performance.

Front air bags

Front air bags are designed to inflate

in a frontal collision depending on

the impact of the front collision.

Therefore, do not try to per-

form maintenance on or

around the air bag sensors.

Have the vehicle checked and

repaired by an authorized Kia

dealer.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Side and/or curtain air bags

Even where side and/or curtain air

bags would not provide impact pro-

tection in a rollover, however, they

will deploy to prevent ejection of

occupants, especially those who are

restrained with seat belts.

Side and/or curtain air bags are

designed to inflate when an impact is

detected by side collision sensors

depending on the impact resulting

from a side impact collision.

If the vehicle chassis is impacted by

bumps or objects on unimproved

roads, the air bags may deploy. Drive

carefully on unimproved roads or on

surfaces not designed for vehicle

traffic to prevent unintended air bag

deployment.

Also, the side and curtain air bags are

designed to inflate when a rollover is

detected by a rollover sensor.

Although the front air bags (driver’s

and front passenger’s air bags) are

designed to inflate in frontal colli-

sions, they also may inflate in other

types of collisions if the front impact

sensors detect a sufficient frontal

force in another type of impact. Side

and curtain air bags are designed to

inflate in certain side impact colli-

sions. They may inflate in other types

of collisions where a side force is

detected by the sensors. Side air bag

and/or curtain air bags may also

inflate where rollover sensors indi-

cate the possibility of a rollover

occurring (even if none actually

occurs) or in other situations, includ-

ing when the vehicle is tilted while

being towed.

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❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ

from the illustration.

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Air bag non-inflation conditions

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• Air bags are not designed to inflate • Front air bags may not inflate in

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in rear collisions, because occu-

pants are moved backward by the

force of the impact. In this case,

inflated air bags would not be able

to provide any additional benefit.

side impact collisions, because

occupants move to the direction of

the collision, and thus in side

impacts, frontal air bag deployment

would not provide additional occu-

pant protection.

• In certain low-speed collisions the

air bags may not deploy. The air

bags are designed not to deploy in

such cases because they may not

provide benefits beyond the pro-

tection of the seat belts in such col-

lisions.

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1VQA2089

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1VQA2091

• In an angled collision, the force of • Just before impact, drivers often • Front air bags may not inflate in all

impact may direct the occupants in

a direction where the air bags

would not be able to provide any

additional benefit, and thus the

sensors may not deploy any air

bags.

brake heavily. Such heavy braking

lowers the front portion of the vehi-

cle causing it to “ride” under a vehi-

cle with a higher ground clearance.

Air bags may not inflate in this

"under-ride" situation because

deceleration forces that are detect-

ed by sensors may be significantly

reduced by such “under-ride” colli-

sions.

rollover accidents where the

SRSCM indicates that the front air

bag deployment would not provide

additional occupant protection.

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For cleaning the air bag pad covers,

use only a soft, dry cloth or one which

has been moistened with plain water.

Solvents or cleaners could adversely

affect the air bag covers and proper

deployment of the system.

If components of the air bag system

must be discarded, or if the vehicle

must be scrapped, certain safety

precautions must be observed. An

authorized Kia dealer knows these

precautions and can give you the

necessary information. Failure to fol-

low these precautions and proce-

dures could increase the risk of bod-

ily injury.

SRS Care

The SRS is virtually maintenance-

free and so there are no parts you can

safely service by yourself. If the SRS

air bag warning light does not illumi-

nate, or continuously remains on, have

your vehicle immediately inspected by

an authorized Kia dealer.

Any work on the SRS system, such

as removing, installing, repairing, or

any work on the steering wheel, the

front passenger’s panel, front seats

and roof rails must be performed by

an authorized Kia dealer. Improper

handling of the SRS system may

result in serious bodily injury.

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• Air bags may not inflate if the vehi-

cle collides with objects such as util-

ity poles or trees, where the point of

impact is concentrated to one area

and the full force of the impact is not

delivered to the sensors.

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Adding equipment to or modi-

fying your air bag-equipped

vehicle

If you modify your vehicle by chang-

ing your vehicle's frame, bumper sys-

tem, front end or side sheet metal or

ride height, this may affect the opera-

tion of your vehicle's air bag system.

Air bag warning label

WARNING - Tampering

with SRS

Do not tamper with or discon-

nect SRS wiring, or other com-

ponents of the SRS system.

Doing so could result in the

accidental inflation of the air

bags or by rendering the SRS

inoperative.

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WARNING - Towing Vehicle

Always have the ignition off

when your vehicle is being

towed. The side air bags may

inflate if the vehicle is tilted

such as when being towed

because of the rollover sensors

in the vehicle.

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Air bag warning labels, some

required by the Canada Motor

Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS),

are attached to the sunvisor to alert

the driver and passengers of poten-

tial risks of the air bag system.

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