Releasing the seat belt

Releasing the seat belt

The seat belt is released by pressing the release button (1) on the locking buckles.

When it is released, the belt should automatically retract into the retractor.

If this does not happen, check the belt to make sure it is not twisted, then try again.

Hybrid system overview

PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system

HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) system

Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle

Driving the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle

Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle

Fuel requirements

Vehicle modifications

Vehicle break-in process

Risk of burns when parking or stopping vehicle

Vehicle data collection and Event Data Recorders

HEV/PHEV powertrain

Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview

Interior overview

Instrument panel overview

Engine compartment

Safety features of your Kia

Important safety precautions

Child Restraint System (CRS)

Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System

Features of your vehicle

Immobilizer system

Theft-alarm system

Digital Key 2 Touch

Driver Position Memory System

Smart Liftgate with Auto Open

Fuel filler door

Instrument cluster

Warning and indicator lights

Head-Up Display (HUD)

Wipers and washers

Interior lights

Climate control system

Automatic climate control system

Windshield defrosting and defogging

Front glass heater

Storage compartment

Interior features

Exterior features

Infotainment system

Declaration of Conformity

Driving your vehicle

Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.

ENGINE START/STOP button

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) (Shift Lever)

Dual clutch transmission (DCT) (Dial SBW)

Smart regeneration system

Vehicle Auto Shut-off system

Drive mode integrated control system

Green Zone Drive Mode

Active air flap

Economical operation

Special driving conditions

Vehicle load limit

Driver assistance system

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Front Camera Only)

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) (Sensor Fusion)

Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)

Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)

Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

Safe Exit Assist (SEA)

Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)

Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)

Driver Attention Warning (DAW)

Cruise Control (CC)

Smart Cruise Control (SCC)

Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)

Lane Following Assist (LFA)

Highway Driving Assist (HDA)

Rear View Monitor (RVM)

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)

Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)

Forward/Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW)

Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA)

Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)

Declaration of conformity

What to do in an emergency

In case of an emergency while driving

If the engine will not start

Emergency starting

If the engine overheats

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

If you have a flat tire (with spare tire)

If you have a flat tire (with tire mobility kit)

Engine compartment

Maintenance services

Owner maintenance

Scheduled maintenance service

Explanation of scheduled maintenance items

Hybrid starter & generator (HSG) belt

Engine clutch actuator fluid

Air cleaner filter

Climate control air filter

Tires and wheels

Appearance care

Emission control system

California perchlorate notice

Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects

Gross vehicle weight

Air conditioning system

Tires and wheels

Recommended lubricants and capacities

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle certification label

Tire specification and pressure label

Air conditioner compressor label

Refrigerant label

Consumer Assistance (U.S. only)

Electrical Equipment (U.S. only)

Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only)

Online factory authorized manuals (U.S. only)

Safety features of your Kia
For the safety of the driver and vehicle passengers, you should become familiar with the vehicle's safety features.
- Important safety precautions
  You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section and throughout this manual.
- Seat
- Seat belts
  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.
  - Seat belt restraint system
    For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be used whenever the vehicle is moving.
  - Seat belt warning
  - Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system with emergency locking retractor
    The following explains how to fasten and adjust the driver's seat belt.
  - Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system with combination locking retractor
    The following explains how to fasten the passenger's and rear seat belts.
    - Fastening your seat belt:
    - Stowing the rear seat belt
      The rear seat belt buckles can be stowed in the pocket between the rear seatback and cushion when not in use.
    - Releasing the seat belt
  - Pre-tensioner seat belt
    Your vehicle is equipped with driver's pre-tensioner seat belts (retractor pretensioner).
  - Seat belt precautions
    Take the following precautions when using seat belts.
  - Care of seat belts
    Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition, care should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hardware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors or other abuse.
- Child Restraint System (CRS)
  Infants and younger children must be restrained in an appropriate rear-facing or forward-facing Child Restraint System (CRS) that has first been properly secured to the rear seat of the vehicle.
- Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System