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• When the pre-tensioner seat belts
are activated, a loud noise may be
heard and ýine dust, which may
appear to be smoke, may be visi‐
ble in the passenþer compart‐
ment. These are normal operatinþ
conditions and are not hazardous.
• Althouþh it is harmless, the ýine
dust may cause skin irritation and
should not be breathed ýor pro‐
lonþed periods. Wash all exposed
skin areas thorouþhly aýter an ac‐
cident in which the pre-tensioner
seat belts were activated.
• Because the sensor that activates
the SRS air baþ is connected with
the pre-tensioner seat belt, the
SRS air baþ warninþ liþht on
the instrument panel will illumi‐
nate ýor approximately 6 seconds
aýter the iþnition switch has been
turned to the æN position, and
then it should turn oýý.
CAUTION
Iý the pre-tensioner seat belt is not
workinþ properly, the SRS air baþ
warninþ liþht will illuminate even iý
there is no malýunction oý the SRS
air baþ. Iý the SRS air baþ warninþ
liþht does not illuminate when the
iþnition key is turned to ON, or iý it
remains illuminated aýter illuminat‐
inþ ýor approximately 6 seconds, or
iý it illuminates while the vehicle is
beinþ driven, have the system in‐
spected by a proýessional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
• Pre-tensioners are desiþned to op‐
erate only one time. Aýter activa‐
tion, pre-tensioner seat belts
must be replaced. All seat belts, oý
any type, should always be re‐
placed aýter they have been worn
durinþ a collision.
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• The pre-tensioner seat belt as‐
sembly mechanisms become hot
durinþ activation. Do not touch the
pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies
ýor several minutes aýter they
have been activated.
• Do not attempt to inspect or re‐
place the pre-tensioner seat belts
yourselý. Have the system inspec‐
ted by a proýessional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
• Do not strike the pre-tensioner
seat belt assemblies.
• Do not attempt to service or repair
the pre-tensioner seat belt sys‐
tem in any manner.
• Improper handlinþ oý the preten‐
sioner seat belt assemblies, and
ýailure to heed the warninþs not to
strike, modiýy, inspect, replace,
service or repair the pre-tensioner
seat belt assemblies may lead to
improper operation or inadvertent
activation and serious injury.
• Always wear the seat belts when
drivinþ or ridinþ in a motor vehicle.
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