Kia Picanto, Manual

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Safety features of your vehicle
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Seat belts
pants 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 safety contained in this
manual.
䳜 Never wear a seat belt over frag
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ile objects. If there is a sudden
stop or impact, the seat belt can
damage it.
Infant or small child
You should be aware of the specific
requirements in your country. Child
and/or infant seats must be prop
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erly placed and installed in the rear
seat. For more information about
the use of these restraints, refer
to"Child Restraint System (CRS)" on
page 3-29.
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 vio
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lent forces created during a crash
will tear the child from your arms
and throw the child against the
interior. Always use a child restraint
appropriate for your child's height
and weight.
NOTICE
Small children are best protected
from injury in an accident when
properly restrained in the rear seat
by a child restraint system that
meets the requirements of the
Safety Standards of your country.
Before buying any child restraint
system, make sure that it has a
label certifying that it meets Safety
Standards of your country. The
restraint must be appropriate for
your child's height and weight.
Check the label on the child restraint
for this information. Refer to "Child
Restraint System (CRS)" on page 3-
29.
Larger children
Children who are too large for child
restraint systems should always
occupy the rear seat and use the
available lap/shoulder belts. The lap
portion should be fastened and
snugged on the hips and as low as
possible. Check if belt fits periodi
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cally. A child's squirming could put
the belt out of position. Children are
given the most safety in the event
of an accident when they are
restrained by a proper restraint
system in the rear seat. If a larger