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Seat belt warning light

Front seat belt warning light

Operating condition(s)

  • When the vehicle is running

    • The front seat belt warning light will appear for approximately 3–6 seconds.

  • When the front seat belt is unfastened

    • For the driver's seat, the front seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 5 seconds. (if equipped)

    • The front seat belt warning light will stay appear. (if equipped)

  • When the front seat belt is unfastened during driving and the vehicle speed is under approximately 20 km/h (12 mph)

    • The front seat belt warning light will appear

  • When the vehicle speed is over approximately 20 km/h (12 mph)

    • The warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds

    • The front seat belt warning light will blink.

Rear passenger seat belt warning lights

  • Rear seat: (1) Rear left, (2) Centre, (3) Rear right

Operating condition(s)

For rear left and right seat (for Europe, Australia and New Zealand)

  • When the vehicle is running

    • The rear passenger's seat belt warning light will appear for approximately 6 seconds.

  • When the seat belt is unfastened during driving, and the vehicle speed is under approximately 20 km/h (12 mph)

    • Rear passenger's seat belt warning light will appear for approximately 70 seconds or stay appeared.

  • When the vehicle speed is over approximately 20 km/h (12 mph)

    • Rear passenger's seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 35 seconds

    • Rear passenger's seat belt warning light will blink.

  • When the vehicle is driven without the seat belt fastened, or the driver has unfastened the seat belt when the vehicle speed is over approximately 20 km/h (12 mph)

    • Rear passenger's seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 35 seconds

    • Rear passenger's seat belt warning light will blink.

Non-operating condition(s)

  • When the rear door is open or closed, and the vehicle speed is under 10 km/h (6 mph)

    • The seat belt warning light and the seat belt warning chime will not work even if the vehicle speed is over approximately 20 km/h (12 mph).

For rear centre seat (for Europe, Australia and New Zealand)

  • When the vehicle is running

    • Rear passenger's seat belt warning light will appear for approximately 6 seconds.

  • When the seat belt is unfastened during driving and the vehicle speed is under approximately 20 km/h (12 mph)

    • Rear passenger's seat belt warning light will appear for approximately 70 seconds.

  • When the vehicle speed is over approximately 20 km/h (12 mph)

    • Rear passenger's seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 35 seconds

    • Rear passenger's seat belt warning light will blink.

Non-operating condition(s)

  • When the rear door is open or closed, and the vehicle speed is under 10 km/h (6 mph)

    • The seat belt warning light and the seat belt warning chime will not work even if the vehicle speed is over approximately 20 km/h (12 mph).

For all rear seats (except Europe, Australia and New Zealand)

  • When the vehicle is running

    • Rear passenger's seat belt warning light will appear for approximately 6 seconds.

  • When the seat belt is unfastened during driving and the vehicle speed is under approximately 20 km/h (12 mph)

    • Rear passenger's seat belt warning light will blink for approximately 70 seconds.

  • When the vehicle speed is over approximately 20 km/h (12 mph)

    • Rear passenger's seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 35 seconds

    • Rear passenger's seat belt warning light will blink.

Non-operating condition(s)

  • When the rear door is open or closed, and the vehicle speed is under 10 km/h (6 mph)

    • The seat belt warning light and the seat belt warning chime will not work even if the vehicle speed is over approximately 20 km/h (12 mph).

WARNING

Riding in an improper position adversely affects the front seat belt warning system. It is important for the driver to instruct the passenger to be properly seated as instructed in this manual.

NOTICE

  • Although the front passenger seat is not occupied, the seat belt warning light will blink or appear for 6 seconds.

  • The front passenger's seat belt warning may operate when luggage is placed.

Fastening and releasing the seat belt

3-point system with emergency locking retractor

Operation

  • To fasten the seat belt, insert the metal tab into the buckle (2).

  • To release the seat belt, press the release button (1) in the locking buckle.

NOTICE

There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle.

  1. Rear right seat belt fastening buckle

  2. Rear centre seat belt fastening buckle (with the "CENTER" mark)

  3. Rear left seat belt fastening buckle

WARNING

  • 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 located 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. Never wear the seat belt under the arm near the door.

  • 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 centre buckle can result in an improper fastening scenario that will not protect you in an accident.

CAUTION

Do NOT fold down the left portion of the rear seatback when the rear centre seat belt is buckled. ALWAYS UNBUCKLE the rear centre seat belt before folding down the left portion of the rear seatback. If the rear centre seat belt is buckled when the left portion of the rear seatback is folded down, distortion and damage to the top portion of the seatback and seat belt garnish may result, causing the seatback to lock into the folded down position.

NOTICE

  • The belt should be placed as low as possible on your hips, not on your waist. If the belt is too high, it could increase the possibility of you being injured in an accident.

  • When using the rear centre seat belt, the buckle with the "CENTER" mark must be used.

Adjusting the height of the shoulder belt

Operation

  • Pull the height adjuster up (1).

  • Press the height adjuster button (2) and push the height adjuster down (3).

WARNING

  • After a collision, the seat belt system should be inspected to ensure it is operating normally. Replace any belts that are not functioning appropriately.

  • Verify the shoulder belt anchor is locked into position at the appropriate height. Never position the shoulder belt across your neck or face.

CAUTION

  • Do not force locking the left or right seat belt into the centre seat belt buckle. Make sure to lock the rear centre seat belt into the centre seat belt buckle. If not, the improperly fastened seat belt will not be able to provide protection.

  • When pulling out to wear the seat belt, the tongue should be slowly pulled out of the seat belt guide so that the seat belt guide does not come off the trim.

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.

Seat belt pre-tensioner

Your vehicle is equipped with front driver and passenger, and rear passengers' (if equipped) Seat belt pre-tensioners.

The seat belt pre-tensioner system consists of the following main components.

  1. SRS airbag warning light

  2. Front retractor pre-tensioner assembly

  3. SRS control module

  4. Rear retractor pre-tensioner assembly (if equipped)

Operating condition(s)

  • When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if the occupant tries to lean forward too quickly, the seat belt retractor will lock into position.

  • In certain frontal collisions, the pre-tensioner will activate and pull the seat belt into tighter contact against the occupant's body.

  • When the system senses excessive tension on the driver or passenger's seat belt when the pre-tensioner system activates, the load limiter inside the retractor pre-tensioner will release some pressure on the affected seat belt.

WARNING

  • For your safety, be sure that the belt webbing is not loose or twisted, and always sit properly on your seat.

  • To obtain maximum benefit from a Seat belt pre-tensioner:

    1. The seatbelt must be working correctly and adjusted to the proper position. Please read and follow all of the important information and precautions about your vehicle's occupant safety features - including seat belts and air bags - that are provided in this manual.

    2. Be sure you and your passengers always wear seat belts properly.

  • Pretensioner seat belt systems are designed to operate only one time. After activation, Seat belt pretensioners must be replaced. All seat belts of any type should always be replaced after they have been worn during a collision.

  • The Seat belt pre-tensioner assembly mechanisms become hot during activation. Do not touch the Seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies for several minutes after they have been activated.

  • Do not attempt to inspect or replace the Seat belt pretensioners yourself. Have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • Do not attempt to service or repair the Seat belt pre-tensioner system in any manner.

  • Improper handling of the Seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies, and failure to heed the warnings not to strike, modify, inspect, replace, service or repair the Seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies may lead to improper operation or inadvertent activation and serious injury.

  • Always wear the seat belts when driving or riding in a motor vehicle.

  • If the vehicle or Seat belt pre-tensioner must be discarded, contact a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • Bodywork on the front area of the vehicle may damage the Seat belt pre-tensioner system. Therefore, have the system serviced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

If the seat belt pre-tensioner is not working properly, the SRS airbag warning light will appear even if there is no malfunction of the SRS airbag. If the SRS airbag warning light does not appear when the vehicle is in the ON position, if it remains illuminated after illuminating for approximately 3–6 seconds, or if it illuminates whilst the vehicle is being driven, have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

NOTICE

  • 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 airbag.

  • When the Seat belt pretensioners 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 conditions and are not hazardous.

  • Although it is harmless, the fine dust may cause skin irritation and should not be breathed for prolonged periods. Wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly after an accident in which the seat belt pretensioners were activated.

  • Because the sensor that activates the SRS airbag is connected to the seat belt pre-tensioner, the SRS airbag warning light on the instrument cluster will appear for approximately 3–6 seconds after the EV button has been turned to the "ON" position, and then it should turn off.