Knowing your vehicle
The rear safety belts use a special Safety belts provide the best restraint
WARNING - After a colli-
sion
Lap/shoulder belt assemblies
may be stretched or damaged
when subjected to the stress
and forces of a collision.
The entire restraint system
should be inspected following
any collision. All belts, retrac-
tors, anchors and hardware
damaged by a collision should
be replaced before the vehicle
is operated again.
auto-lock feature designed to allow a
child restraint to be used in these
positions without an added locking
clip. They normally lock only under
extreme or emergency conditions
(emergency lock mode). However
when:
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The seatback is upright.
The occupant is sitting upright (not
slouched).
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they can be adjusted so that they • The shoulder belt is snug across
The lap belt is snug across the hips.
remain fixed and locked when a child
restraint system is placed in these
positions. (Use this auto-lock mode
only to secure a child restraint, never
for passengers restrained by the
safety belts.) Page 3-48 gives
instructions on placing the safety belt
in the auto lock mode.
the chest.
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The knees are straight forward.
To help you remember to fasten your
safety belt, a warning light will blink.
See “Safety belt warning light and
chime” on page 3-36.
The drivers safety belt can only oper-
ate in the emergency lock mode.
WARNING - Cargo area
Passengers should never be
allowed to ride in the cargo area
of a vehicle. No safety belts are
provided for the cargo area.
Persons riding in the vehicle
without a fastened safety belt
are much more likely to suffer
serious bodily injury or death
during an accident.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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