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• Do not attempt to inspect or re‐
place the pre-tensioner seat belts
yourself. Have the system inspec‐
ted by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
• Do not attempt to service or repair
the pre-tensioner seat belt sys‐
tem in any manner.
• Improper handling of the pre-ten‐
sioner seat belt assemblies, and
failure to heed the warnings not to
strike, modify, 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
driving or riding in a motor vehicle.
• If the vehicle or pre-tensioner seat
belt must be discarded, contact a
professional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
Body work on the front area of the
vehicle may damage the pre-ten‐
sioner seat belt system. Therefore,
have the system serviced by a pro‐
fessional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorized Kia dealer/
service partner.
Seat belt precautions
WARNING
All occupants of the vehicle must
wear their seat belts at all times.
Seat belts and child restraints re‐
duce the risk of serious or fatal inju‐
ries 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,
strike the interior structure or be
thrown from the vehicle. Properly
worn seat belts greatly reduce these
hazards.
Always follow the precautions about
seat belts, air bags and occupant
seating contained in this manual.
Infant or small child
You should be aware oý the speciýic re‐
quirements in your country. Child
and/or inýant seats must be properly
placed and installed in the vehicle seat.
For more inýormation about the use oý
these restraints, reýer to Child re‐
straint system on paþe 4-32.
WARNING
Every person in your vehicle needs
to be properly restrained at all
times, including infants and children.
Never hold a child in your arms or lap
when riding in a vehicle. The violent
forces created during a crash will
tear the child from your arms and
throw the child against the interior.
Always use a child restraint appro‐
priate for your child's height and
weight.
NOTICE
Small children are best protected
ýrom injury in an accident when
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Saýety ýeatures oý your vehicle
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