Kia Carens: Seat belts / Seat belt restraint system
WARNING
- For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be
used whenever the car is moving.
- Seat belts are most effective when seatbacks are in the upright position.
- Children age 12 and younger must always be properly restrained in the
rear seat. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. If a child
over 12 must be seated in the front seat, he/she must be properly belted and
the seat should be moved as far back as possible.
- Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. An improperly
positioned shoulder belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. The shoulder
belt should be positioned midway over your shoulder across your collarbone.
- Never wear a seat belt over fragile objects. If there is a sudden stop
or impact, the seat belt can damage it.
- Avoid wearing twisted seat belts. A twisted belt can't do its job as
well. In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt webbing is
straight and not twisted.
- Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. If the belt webbing
or hardware is damaged, replace it.
WARNING
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should
be worn low across the front of the pelvis or 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.
A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer.
Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes,
oils and chemicals, and particularly 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. It is essential
to replace the entire assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if
damage to the assembly is not obvious. Belts should not be worn with straps twisted.
Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt
around a child being carried on the occupant's lap.
WARNING
- No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will 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 dangerous and you may not be protected by
the seat belt properly.
- 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.
- Make sure there is nothing in the buckle. The seat belt may not be fastened
securely.
Driver’s seat belt warning (1)
If the driver’s seat belt is unfastened after the ignition switch is ON, the
seat belt warning light illuminates until the belt is fastened.
If you continue not to ...
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WARNING
All occupants of the vehicle must wear their seat belts at all times. Seat
belts and child restraints reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries for all
occupants in the event of a collision or sudden stop. Without a seat belt, occupants
could be shifted too close to a deploying air bag ...
WARNING - Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder while the
vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid spills, you may burn yourself. Such
a burn to the driver could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of sudd ...