Kia Soul (2024 year). Manual in english

Safety features of your vehicle

Seat belts

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Seat belt buckle
Do not allow foreign material (gum,
crumbs, coins, liquids, etc.) to obstruct
the seat belt buckle. This may prevent
the seat belt from fastening securely.

Driver's seat belt warning

As a reminder to the driver, the driver's
seat belt warning lights will appear for
approximately 6 seconds each time you
turn the ignition switch ON regardless of
belt fastening. If the seatbelt is not fas

tened, the warning chime will sound for
about 6 seconds.

If you start to drive without the seat belt
fastened or you unfasten the seat belt
when you drive over 5 mph (9 km/h) and
less than 12 mph (20 km/h), the corre

sponding warning light will appear. The
warning light will turn off when the vehi

cle speed drops below 5 mph (9 km/h).

If you start to drive without the seat belt
fastened or you unfasten the seat belt
when you drive 12 mph (20 km/h) and
faster, the warning light will blink and
warning chime will sound for approxi

mately 100 seconds. When the seat belt
is unfastened during driving, the warn

ing light will appear when the speed is

under 12 mph (20 km/h). When the
speed is 12 mph (20 km/h) and faster,
the warning light will blink and warning
chime will sound for approximately 100
seconds.

Front passenger's seat belt warn

ing

As a reminder to the front passenger, the
front passenger's seat belt warning lights
will appear for approximately 6 seconds
each time you turn the ignition switch ON
regardless of belt fastening. If you start to
drive without the passenger seat belt
fastened or the passenger unfastens the
seat belt when you drive over 5 mph (9
km/h) and less than 12 mph (20 km/h),
the corresponding warning light will
appear. The warning light will turn off
when the vehicle speed drops below 5
mph (9 km/h).

If you start to drive without the passen

ger seat belt fastened or you unfasten
the seat belt when you drive 12 mph (20
km/h) and faster, the warning light will
blink and warning chime will sound for
approximately 100 seconds. When the
passenger seat belt is unfastened during
driving, the warning light will appear when
the speed is under 12 mph (20 km/ h).
When the speed is 12 mph (20 km/h) and
faster, the warning light will blink

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and warning chime will sound for
approximately 100 seconds.

NOTICE

• Even if the front passenger seat is not

occupied, the seat belt warning light
will appear for 6 seconds.

• The front passenger's seat belt warn

ing may operate when luggage is
placed on the front passenger seat.

Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system
with emergency locking retractor

The following explains how to fasten and
adjust the driver's seat belt.

To fasten your seat belt:

• Pull it out of the retractor and insert

the metal tab (1) into the buckle (2).

There will be an audible "click" when
the tab locks into the buckle.

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You should place the lap belt portion as
low as possible and snugly across your
hips. If the lap belt is located too high on
your waist, it may increase the chance of
injury in the event of a collision.

The arm closest to the seat belt buckle
should be over the belt while the other
arm should be under the belt as shown
in the illustration. Never wear the seat
belt under the arm closest to the door.

The seat belt automatically adjusts to the
proper length only after the lap belt
portion is adjusted manually so that it fits
snugly around your hips. If you lean
forward in a slow, easy motion, the belt
will extend and let you move around. If
there is a sudden stop or impact, how

ever, the belt will lock into position. It will
also lock if you try to lean forward too
quickly.

NOTICE

If you are not able to pull out the seat
belt from the retractor, firmly pull the belt
out and release it. Then you will be able
to pull the belt out smoothly.

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Height adjustment

You can adjust the height of the shoul

der belt anchor to one of the 4 positions
for maximum comfort and safety.

The height of the adjusting seat belt
should not be too close to your neck. The
shoulder portion should be adjusted so
that it lies across your chest and mid

way over your shoulder near the door
and not your neck.

To adjust the height of the seat belt
anchor, lower or raise the height
adjuster into an appropriate position.
• To raise the height adjuster, pull it up

(1).

• To lower it, push it down (3) while

pressing the height adjuster button
(2).

Release the button to lock the anchor
into position. Try sliding the height
adjuster to make sure that it has locked
into position.

Improperly positioned seat belts can
cause serious injuries in an accident.

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Shoulder belt positioning
Verify the shoulder belt anchor is locked
into position at the appropriate height.
Never position the shoulder belt across
your neck or face. Improperly positioned

seat belts can cause serious injuries in
an accident.

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Seat belt replacement
After a collision, the seat belt system
should be inspected to ensure it is oper

ating normally. Replace any belts that
are not functioning appropriately.

Seat belts - Front passenger and
rear seat 3-point system with
combination locking retractor

The following explains how to fasten the
passenger's and rear seat belt.

To fasten your seat belt:

Combination retractor type seat belts are
installed in the rear seat positions to help
accommodate the installation of child
restraint systems. Although a com

bination retractor is also installed in the
front passenger seat position, it is
strongly recommended that children
always be seated in the rear seat. NEVER
place any infant restraint system in the
front seat of the vehicle.

This type of seat belt combines the fea

tures of both an emergency locking
retractor seat belt and an automatic
locking retractor seat belt.
• Pull it out of the retractor and insert the

metal tab into the buckle. There will be
an audible "click" when the tab locks
into the buckle. When not secur

ing a

child restraint, the seat belt operates in
the same way as the driver's seat belt
(emergency locking retractor type).

It automatically adjusts to the proper
length only after the lap belt portion of the
seat belt is adjusted manually so that it
fits snugly around your hips.

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When the seat belt is fully extended
from the retractor to allow the installa

tion of a child restraint system, the seat
belt operation changes to allow the belt
to retract, but not to extend (automatic
locking retractor type). Refer to "Secur

ing a child restraint with a lap/shoulder
belt" on page 3-34.

NOTICE

Although the combination retractor pro

vides the same level of protection for
seated passengers in either emergency
or automatic locking modes, have the
seated passengers use the emergency
locking feature for improved conve

nience. The automatic locking function is
intended to facilitate child restraint
installation. To convert from the auto

matic locking feature to the emergency
locking operation mode, allow the
unbuckled seat belt to fully retract.

CAUTION

Do NOT fold down the left portion of the
rear seatback when the rear center seat
belt is buckled. ALWAYS UNBUCKLE
the rear center seat belt before folding
down the left portion of the rear seatback.
If the rear center seat belt is buckled
when the left portion of the rear seatback
is folded down, distortion and damage to
the top portion of the seatback and seat
belt garnish may result, causing the
seatback to lock into the folded down
position.

The seat belt should be locked into the
buckle on each seat cushion to be prop

erly fastened.

1. Rear right seat belt fastening buckle

2. Rear center seat belt fastening buckle

3. Rear left seat belt fastening buckle

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Prior to fastening the rear seat belts,
ensure the latch matches the seat belt
buckle. Forcefully fastening the left or
right seat belt to the center buckle can
result in an improper fastening scenario
that will not protect you in an accident.

When using the rear center seat belt, the
buckle with the "CENTER" mark must be
used.

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To release the seat belt:

• The seat belt is released by pressing

the release button (1) on the locking
buckle.

When it is released, the belt should
automatically draw back into the
retractor.

If this does not happen, check the belt
to make sure it is not twisted, then try
again.

Stowing the rear seat belt

If the center seat belt is not in use,
always lock the latch plate into the
buckle as above illustration.

The rear seat belt buckles can be stowed
in the pocket between the rear seatback
and cushion when not in use.

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Rear center seat belt
Do not separate the mini tongue (1) and
mini buckle (2) even if there is not an
occupant.

If it is separated, It may hit the rear seat
occupants in a collision or sudden stops.

Pre-tensioner seat belt

Your vehicle is equipped with driver's
and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat
belts (retractor pre-tensioner and EFD
(Emergency Fastening Device)).

The pre-tensioner seat belts may be
activated, when a frontal collision is
severe enough, together with the air
bags.

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if
the occupant tries to lean forward too
quickly, the seat belt retractor may lock
into position. In certain frontal collisions,
the pre-tensioner will activate and pull
the seat belt into tighter contact against
the occupant's body.

1. Retractor Pre-tensioner

The purpose of the retractor pre-ten

sioner is to make sure that the shoul

der belts fit in tightly against the
occupant's upper body in certain fron

tal collisions.

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2. EFD (Emergency Fastening Device)

The purpose of the EFD is to make
sure that the pelvis belts fit in tightly
against the occupant's lower body in
certain frontal collisions.

If the system senses excessive tension
on the driver or passenger's seat belt
when the pre-tensioner system acti

vates, the load limiter inside the retractor
pre-tensioner will release some of the
pressure on the affected seat belt.

NOTICE

When the pre-tensioner seat belts are
activated, a loud noise may be heard
and fine dust, which may appear to be
smoke, may be visible in the passenger
compartment. These are normal operat

ing conditions and are not hazardous.

The seat belt pre-tensioner system con

sists mainly of the following compo

nents. Their locations are shown in the
illustration:

*The actual position of seat belt pre-ten

sioner system components may differ
from the illustration.

1. SRS air bag warning light

2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly

3. SRS control module

4. Emergency fastening device (EFD)

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Skin Irritation
Wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly
after an accident in which the pre-ten

sioner seat belts were activated. The fine
dust from the pre-tensioner activation
may cause skin irritation and should not
be inhaled for prolonged periods.

NOTICE

• Both the driver's and front passen

ger's seat belt pre-tensioner systems
may be activated, not only in certain
frontal collisions, but also in certain
side collisions or rollovers, if the vehi

cle is equipped with a side or curtain
air bag.

• Because the sensor that activates the

SRS air bag is connected with the pre-
tensioner seat belt, the SRS air bag

warning light

on the instrument

panel will appear for approximately 6
seconds after the ignition switch has
been turned to the ON position, and
then it should turn off.

• If the pre-tensioner seat belt system is

not working properly, this warning light
will appear even if there is not a
malfunction with the SRS air bag. If
the SRS air bag warning light does not
appear when the ignition switch has
been turned to the ON position, or if it
remains appeared after illuminating for
approximately 6 seconds, or if it
appears while the vehicle is being
driven, have an authorized Kia dealer
inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt and
SRS air bag system as soon as
possible.

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NOTICE

Do not attempt to service or repair the
pre-tensioner seat belt system in any
manner. Do not attempt to inspect or
replace the pre-tensioner seat belts
yourself. This must be done by an
authorized Kia dealer.

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Hot pre-tensioner
Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat belt
assemblies for several minutes after
they have been activated. When the pre-
tensioner seat belt mechanism fires
during a collision, the pre-tensioner
becomes hot and can burn you.

Pre-tensioners are designed to operate
only one time. After activation, pre-ten

sioner seat belts must be replaced. If the
pre-tensioner must be replaced, contact
an authorized Kia dealer.

Seat belt precautions

Take the following precautions when
using seat belts.

Infant or small child

All 50 states have child restraint laws.
You should be aware of the specific
requirements in your state. Child and/or
infant seats must be properly placed and
installed in the rear seat. For more
information about the use of these
restraints, refer to "Child Restraint Sys

tem (CRS)" on page 3-28.

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 require

ments of the Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standards. Before buying any
child restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets Fed

eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
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 3-28.

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 snug on the hips as low as
possible. Check periodically to insure
that the belt fits. A child's squirming could
put the belt out of position. Chil

dren 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 child (over age 13) must be
seated in the front seat, the child should
be securely restrained by the available
lap/shoulder belt and the seat should be
placed in the rearmost position. Children
age 13 and under should be restrained
securely in the rear seat. NEVER place
a child age 13 and under in the front
seat. NEVER place a rear facing child
seat in the front seat of a vehicle.

If the shoulder belt portion slightly touches
the child's neck or face, try plac

ing the

child closer to the center of the vehicle. If
the shoulder belt still touches their face or
neck they need to be returned to a child
restraint system.

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Small children
Do not allow small children to ride in the
vehicle without an appropriate child
restraint system. If the shoulder belt
comes in contact with your child's neck or
face, your child is too small to ride in the
vehicle. In a crash the seat belt will inflict
injury to your child's neck, throat and
face.

Restraint of pregnant women

Pregnant women should wear lap/shoul

der belt assemblies whenever possible
according to specific recommendations
by their doctors. The lap portion of the
belt should be worn AS SECURELY
AND LOW AS POSSIBLE.

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Pregnant women
Pregnant women must never place the
lap portion of the seat belt above or on
the abdomen where the fetus is located.
The force of the seat belt during a colli

sion will crush the fetus.

Injured person

A seat belt should be used when an
injured person is being transported.
When this is necessary, you should con

sult a physician for recommendations.

One person per belt

Two people (including children) should
never attempt to use a single seat belt.
This could increase the severity of inju

ries in case of an accident.

Do not lie down

To reduce the chance of injuries in the
event of an accident and to achieve
maximum effectiveness of the restraint
system, all passengers should be sitting
up and the front and rear seats should
be in an upright position when the vehi

cle is moving. A seat belt cannot provide
proper protection if the person is lying
down in the rear seat or if the front and
rear seats are in a reclined position.

Care of seat belts

Seat belt systems should never be disas

sembled or modified. In addition, care
should be taken to assure that seat belts
and belt hardware are not damaged by
seat hinges, doors or other abuse.

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Pinched seat belt
Make sure that the webbing and/or
buckle does not get caught or pinched in
the rear seat when returning the rear
seatback to its upright position. A caught
or pinched webbing/buckle may
become damaged and could fail during a
collision or sudden stop.

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Seatbelts can become hot in a vehicle
that has been closed up in sunny
weather. They could burn infants and
children.

Periodic inspection

All seat belts should be inspected peri

odically for wear or damage of any kind.
Any damaged parts should be replaced
as soon as possible.

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Keep belts clean and dry

Seat belts should be kept clean and dry.
If belts become dirty, they can be
cleaned by using a mild soap solution
and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong
detergents or abrasives should not be
used because they may damage and
weaken the fabric.

When to replace seat belts

The entire in-use seat belt assembly or
assemblies should be replaced if the
vehicle has been involved in an accident.
This should be done even if no damage
is visible. Additional questions concern

ing seat belt operation should be directed
to an authorized Kia dealer.

Child Restraint System (CRS)

Children always in the rear

Children under age 13 must always ride
in the rear seats and must always be
properly restrained to minimize the risk of
injury in an accident, sudden stop or
sudden maneuver.

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Restraint Location
Never install a child or infant seat in the
front passenger's seat. A child riding in
the front passenger seat can be force

fully struck by an inflating airbag and get
seriously injured.

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Hot Child Restraint
A child restraint system can become
very hot if it is left in a closed vehicle on
a sunny day. Be sure to check the seat
cover, buckles and latches before plac

ing a child in the restraint system.

According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seats than in the front seat. Even
with air bags, children can be seriously
injured or killed. Children too large for a
child restraint must use the seat belts
provided.

All 50 states have child restraint laws
which require children to travel in
approved child restraint devices. The
laws governing the age or height/weight
restrictions at which seat belts can be
used instead of child restraints differs
among states, so you should be aware of
the specific requirements in your state,
and where you are travelling.

Child restraint systems must be properly
placed and installed in the rear seat. You

Unattended children, the elderly or
pets

An enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or severe
injury such as heatstroke to unattended

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must use a commercially available child
restraint system that meets the require

ments of the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS).

Child restraint systems are generally
designed to be secured in a vehicle seat
by lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt,
or by a LATCH system in the rear seats
of the vehicle.

Child restraint system (CRS)

Infants and younger children must be
restrained in an appropriate rear-facing
or forward-facing CRS that has first
been properly secured to the rear seat of
the vehicle. Read and comply with the
instructions for installation and use pro

vided by the manufacturer of the CRS.

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Child Restraint Installation
An improperly secured child restraint
system can increase the risk of serious
injury or death in an accident. Always
take the following precautions when
using a child restraint system:
• Always follow the child restraint sys

tem manufacturer's instructions for
installation and use.

• Always properly restrain your child in

the child restraint system.

• If the vehicle head restraint prevents

proper installation of a child seat (as
described in the child restraint system
manual), the head restraint of the
respective seating position should be
readjusted or entirely removed.

• Do not use an infant carrier or a child

safety seat that "hooks" over a seat

back, as it may not provide adequate
protection in an accident.

NOTICE

After an accident, have a Kia dealer
check the child restraint system, seat
belts, tether anchors and lower anchors.

Selecting a Child Restraint Sys

tem (CRS)

When selecting a CRS for your
child, always:
• Make sure the CRS has a label

certify

ing that it meets applicable

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS 213).

• Select a child restraint based on your

child's height and weight. The required
label or the instructions for use
typically provide this information.

• Select a child restraint that fits the

vehicle seating position where it will
be used.

• Read and comply with the warnings

and instructions for installation and
use provided with the child restraint
system.

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Holding 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 car's interior. Always
use a child restraint system, which is
appropriate for your child's height and
weight.

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children, the elderly or pets who cannot
escape the vehicle. When left or trapped
in a hot vehicle, make sure to stay
hydrated and avoid sun exposure
through the

vehicle’s windshield. Fur

thermore, children might operate fea

tures of the vehicle that could injure
them, or they could encounter other
harm, possibly from someone gaining
entry to the vehicle. Never leave children
or animals unattended in your vehicle.

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Seat Belt Use
Do not use one seat belt for two occu

pants at the same time. This will elimi

nate any safety benefit provided by the
seat belt to the occupants.

Child restraint system types

There are three main types of child
restraint systems: rear-facing seats, for

ward-facing seats, and booster seats.
They are classified according to the
child's age, height and weight.

Rear-facing child seats

A rear-facing child seat provides restraint
with the seating surface against

the back of the child. The harness sys

tem holds the child in place, and in an
accident, acts to keep the child posi

tioned in the seat and reduces the stress
to the neck and spinal cord.

All children under age one must always
ride in a rear-facing infant child restraint.

Convertible and 3-in-1 child seats typi

cally have higher height and weight lim

its for the rear-facing position, allowing
you to keep your child rear-facing for a
longer period of time.

Continue to use a rear-facing child seat
for as long as your child will fit within the
height and weight limits allowed by the
child seat manufacturer. It's the best way
to keep them safe. Once your child has
outgrown the rear-facing child restraint,
your child is ready for a forward-facing
child restraint with a harness.

Forward-facing child restraints

A forward-facing child seat provides
restraint for the child's body with a har

ness. Keep children in a forward-facing
child seat with a harness until they reach
the top height or weight limit allowed by
your child restraint's manufacturer.

Once your child outgrows the forward-
facing child restraint, your child is ready
for a booster seat.

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Booster seats

A booster seat is a restraint designed to
improve the fit of the vehicle's seat belt
system. A booster seat positions the seat
belt so that it fits properly over the lap of
your child.

Keep your child in a booster seat until
they are big enough to sit in the seat
without a booster and still have the seat
belt fit properly. For a seat belt to fit
properly, the lap belt must lie snugly
across the upper thighs, not the stom

ach. The shoulder belt should lie snug
across the shoulder and chest and not
across the neck or face. Children under
age 13 must always ride in the rear seats
and must always be properly restrained
to minimize the risk of injury.

Installing a Child Restraint Sys

tem (CRS)

After selecting a proper child seat for
your child, check to make sure it fits
properly in your vehicle.

Follow the instructions provided by the
manufacturer when installing the child
seat. Note these general steps when
installing the seat to your vehicle:
• Properly secure the child restraint

to the vehicle. All child restraints
must be secured to the vehicle with
the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or
with the LATCH system.

• Make sure the child restraint is

firmly secured. After installing a child
restraint to the vehicle, push and pull
the seat forward and from side-to- side
to verify that it is securely attached to
the seat. A child restraint secured with
a seat belt should be installed as firmly
as possible. How

ever, some side-to-

side movement can be expected.

• Secure the child in the child restraint.

Make sure the child is prop

erly

strapped in the child restraint
according to the manufacturer
instructions.

Lower Anchors and Tether for
Children (LATCH) System

The LATCH system holds a child
restraint during driving and in an acci

dent. This system is designed to make
installation of the child restraint easier
and reduce the possibility of improperly
installing your child restraint. The LATCH
system uses anchors in the vehicle and
attachments on the child restraint. The
LATCH system eliminates the need to
use seat belts to secure the child
restraint to the rear seats.

Lower anchors are metal bars built into
the vehicle. There are two lower anchors
for each LATCH seating position that will
accommodate a child restraint with lower
attachments.

To use the LATCH system in your vehi

cle, you must have a child restraint with
LATCH attachments.

The child seat manufacturer will provide
you with instructions on how to use the
child seat with its attachments for the
LATCH lower anchors.

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LATCH anchors have been provided in
the left and right outboard rear seating
positions. Their locations are shown in
the illustration. There are no LATCH
anchors provided for the center rear
seating position.

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LATCH Lower Anchors
Never attempt to attach a LATCH
equipped seat in the center seating posi

tion. LATCH lower anchors are only to be
used in the left and right rear outboard
seating positions. You may damage the
anchors or the anchors may fail and
break in a collision if the seat is in the
center seating position.

The lower anchor position indicator sym

bols are located on the left and right rear
seatbacks to identify the position of the
lower anchors in your vehicle (see
arrows in illustration).

1. Lower Anchor position indicator

2. Lower Anchor
The LATCH anchors are located
between the seatback and the seat
cushion of the rear seat left and right
outboard seating positions.

To use the lower anchor, push the upper
portion of the lower anchor cover.

Securing a child restraint with the
LATCH anchors system

To install a LATCH-compatible child
restraint in either of the rear outboard
seating positions:

1. Move the seat belt buckle away from

the lower anchors.

2. Move any other objects away from

the anchors that could prevent a
secure connection between the child
restraint and the lower anchors.

3. Place the child restraint on the vehicle

seat, then attach the seat to the lower
anchors according to the instructions
provided by the child restraint manu

facturer.

4. Follow the child restraint instructions

for properly adjusting and tightening
the lower attachments on the child
restraint to the lower anchors.

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Take the following precautions when
using the LATCH system:
• Read and follow all installation

instructions provided with your child
restraint system.

• To prevent the child from reaching and

taking hold of the unused seat belts,
buckle all unused rear seat belts before
the child is placed into the vehicle.
Lock each unused seatbelt following
the instructions in the "auto

matic

locking mode" subsection, and place
the webbing behind the child seat or
against an unused seatback. Children
can be strangled if a shoul

der belt

becomes wrapped around their neck
and the seat belt tightens.

• NEVER attach more than one child

restraint to a single anchor. This could
cause the anchor or attachment to
come loose or break.

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• Always have the LATCH system

inspected by your authorized Kia
dealer after an accident. An accident
can damage the LATCH system and
may not properly secure the child
restraint.

NOTICE

The recommended maximum weight for
the LATCH system is 65 lbs. (30 kg).
When selecting a proper child restraint
system, consider that the maximum total
weight of the child plus the child restraint
should be less than 65 lbs. (30 kg).

As a guide, the MAX child restraint
weight should be determined by the fol

lowing calculation:

Child Restraint System Weight = 65 -
(child's total weight in lbs.)

Securing a child restraint seat
with "Tether Anchor" system

First secure the child restraint with the
LATCH lower anchors or the seat belt. If
the child restraint manufacturer recom

mends that the top tether strap be
attached, attach and tighten the top
tether strap to the top tether strap
anchor.

Child restraint hook holders are located
on the shelf behind the rear seats.

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Take the following precautions when
installing the tether strap:
• Read and follow all installation

instructions provided with your child
restraint system.

• NEVER attach more than one child

restraint to a single tether anchor.
This could cause the anchor or attach

ment to come loose or break.

• Do not attach the tether strap to any

thing other than the correct tether
anchor. It may not work properly if
attached to something else.

• Do not use the tether anchors for adult

seat belts or harnesses, or for
attaching other items or equipment to
the vehicle.

• Always fasten the seat belts behind

the child restraint seat when they are
not used to secure the child seat. Fail

ure to do so may result in child stran

gulation.

To install the tether anchor:

1. Route the child restraint tether strap

over the child restraint seatback.
Route the tether strap under the head

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restraint and between the head
restraint posts, or route the tether
strap over the top of the vehicle seat

back. Make sure the strap is not
twisted.

2. Connect the tether strap hook to the

tether anchor, then tighten the tether
strap according to the child seat man

ufacturer's instructions to firmly secure
the child restraint to the seat.

3. Check that the child restraint is

securely attached to the seat by push

ing and pulling the seat forward and
from side-to-side.

Securing a child restraint with a
lap/shoulder belt

When not using the LATCH system,
all child restraints must be secured to a
vehicle rear seat with the lap part of a
lap/shoulder belt.

Automatic locking mode

Since all passenger seat belts move
freely under normal conditions and only
lock under extreme or emergency condi

tions (emergency locking mode), you
must manually pull the seat belt all the
way out to shift the retractor to the
"automatic locking" mode to secure a
child restraint.

The "automatic locking" mode will help
prevent the normal movement of the child
in the vehicle from causing the seat belt
to loosen and compromise the child
restraint system.

To install a child restraint system on the
rear seats, do the following:

1. Place the child restraint system on a

rear seat and route the lap/shoulder
belt around or through the child
restraint, following the restraint man

ufacturer's instructions.

Be sure the seat belt webbing is not
twisted.

2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch into

the buckle. Listen for the distinct "click"
sound.

Position the release button so that it is
easy to access in case of an emer

gency.

3. Pull the shoulder portion of the seat

belt all the way out. When the shoul

der portion of the seat belt is fully
extended, it will shift the retractor to
the "automatic locking" (child
restraint) mode.

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4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion of

the seat belt to retract and listen for an
audible "clicking" or "ratcheting" sound.
This indicates that the retrac

tor is in

the "automatic locking" mode. If no
distinct sound is heard, repeat steps 3
and 4.

5. Remove as much slack from the belt

as possible by pushing down on the
child restraint system while feeding the
shoulder belt back into the retrac

tor.

6. Push and pull on the child restraint

system to confirm that the seat belt is
holding it firmly in place. If it is not,
release the seat belt and repeat steps
2 through step 6.

7. Double check that the retractor is in

the "automatic locking" mode by

attempting to pull more of the seat belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot, the
retractor is in the "automatic lock

ing"

mode.

If your CRS manufacturer instructs or
recommends you to use a tether anchor
with the lap/shoulder belt, refer to
"Securing a child restraint with the
LATCH anchors system" on page 3-32
for more information.

NOTICE

When the seat belt is allowed to retract
to its fully stowed position, the retractor
will automatically switch from the "auto

matic locking" mode to the emergency
lock mode for normal adult usage.

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Auto lock mode
Set the retractor to Automatic Lock
mode when installing any child restraint
system. If the retractor is not in the auto

matic locking mode, the child restraint
can move when your vehicle turns or
stops suddenly. A child can be seriously
injured or killed if the child restraint is not
properly anchored in the car.

To remove the child restraint, press the
release button on the buckle and then
pull the lap/shoulder belt out of the
restraint and allow the seat belt to retract
fully.

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How does the air bag system
operate?

• Air bags are activated (able to inflate

if necessary) only when the ignition
switch has been turned to the ON
position.

• The appropriate air bags inflate

instantly in the event of a serious
frontal collision or side collision in
order to help protect the occupants
from serious physical injury.

• Generally, air bags are designed to

inflate based upon the severity of a
collision and its direction, etc. These
two factors determine whether the
sensors produce an electronic deploy

ment / inflation signal.

• Air bags will inflate based upon the

severity of a collision and its direction,
etc. But Air bags will not inflate in
every crash or collision situation.

• The front air bags will completely

inflate and deflate in an instant. It is
virtually impossible for you to see the
air bags inflate during an accident. It
is much more likely that you will sim

ply see the deflated air bags hanging
out of their storage compartments
after the collision.

• In addition to inflating in serious side

collisions, side and/or curtain air bags
will inflate if the sensing system
detects a rollover.

• When a rollover is detected, side and/

or curtain air bags will remain inflated
longer to help provide protection from
ejection, especially when used in con

junction with the seat belts.

• In order to help provide protection, the

air bags must inflate rapidly. The
speed of the air bag inflation is a con

sequence of extremely short time in
which to inflate the air bag between

the occupant and the vehicle struc

tures before the occupant impacts
those structures. This speed of infla

tion reduces the risk of serious or life-
threatening injuries and is thus a nec

essary part of the air bag design.
However, air bag inflation can also
cause injuries which can include fas

cial abrasions, bruises and broken
bones because the inflation speed
also causes the air bags to expand
with a great deal of force.

• There are even circumstances under

which contact with the steer

ing

wheel or passenger air bag can
cause fatal injuries, especially if the
occupant is positioned excessively
close to the steering wheel or pas

senger air bag.

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Airbag inflation
Sit as far back as possible from the
steering wheel while still maintaining
comfortable control of the vehicle. A dis

tance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) from
your chest to the steering wheel is rec

ommended. Failure to do so can result in
airbag inflation injuries to the driver.

Noise and smoke

When inflated, the air bags make a loud
noise and leave smoke and powder in
the air inside the vehicle. This is normal
and is a result of the ignition of the air
bag inflator. After the air bag inflates,
you may feel substantial discomfort in
breathing due to the contact of your
chest with both the seat belt and the air
bag, as well as from breathing the
smoke and powder. Open your doors
and/or windows as soon as possible
after impact in order to reduce dis

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comfort and prevent prolonged expo

sure to the smoke and powder.

Though smoke and powder are non

toxic, it may cause irritation to the skin
(eyes, nose and throat, etc). If this is the
case, wash and rinse with cold water
immediately and consult a doctor if the
symptom persists.

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Hot components
Do not touch the air bag storage area's
internal components immediately after
airbag inflation. The air bag related parts
in the steering wheel, instrument panel
and the roof rails above the front and rear
doors are very hot. Hot components can
result in burn injuries.

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Do not install or place any accessories
near air bag deployment areas, such as
the instrument panel, windows, pillars,
and roof rails.

Do not install a child restraint on
the front passenger's seat

Never place a rear-facing child restraint
in the front passenger's seat.

If the air bag deploys, it would impact
the rear-facing child restraint, causing
serious or fatal injury.

In addition, do not place front-facing
child restraints in the front passenger's
seat. If the front passenger air bag
inflates, it could cause serious or fatal
injuries to the child.

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Air bag deployment
When children are seated in the rear
outboard seats of a vehicle equipped
with side and/or curtain air bags, install
the child restraint system as far away
from the door side as possible. Inflation
of the side and/or curtain air bags could
impact the child.

Air bag warning light

The purpose of air bag warning light in
your instrument panel is to alert you of a
potential problem with your air bag sys

tem, which could include your side and/
or curtain air bags used for rollover pro

tection.

If the air bag warning light is appeared
for more than 6 seconds after the igni

tion switch has been turned to the ON
position, or if it appears during vehicle
operation, an SRS component may not
be functioning properly and you should
have your vehicle checked by an autho

rized Kia dealer.

If any of the following conditions occur,
this indicates a malfunction in the air
bag system. Have an authorized Kia

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dealer inspect the air bag system as
soon as possible.
• The light does not turn on briefly

when you turn the ignition switch to
the ON position.

• The light stays on after illuminating

for approximately 6 seconds.

• The light comes on while the vehicle is

in motion.

• The light blinks when the ignition

switch to the ON position.

Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) components and functions

*The actual position of SRS components

may differ from the illustration.

The SRS consists of the following com

ponents:

Driver's front air bag module

Passenger's front air bag module

Side air bag modules

Curtain air bag modules

Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies*

Air bag warning light

SRS control module
(SRSCM)/rollover sensor

Front impact sensors

Side impact sensors

10.

Side pressure sensors

11.

Occupant detection system (Front
passenger's seat only)

12.

Front passenger's seat belt buckle
sensor

*: if equipped

Driver's front air bag (1)

The front air bag modules are located
both in the center of the steering wheel
and in the front passenger's panel above
the glove box. When the SRSCM
detects a sufficiently severe impact to
the front of the vehicle, it will automatically
deploy the front air bags.

Driver's front air bag (2)

Upon deployment, tear seams molded
directly into the pad covers will separate
under pressure from the expansion of the
air bags. Further opening of the cov

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ers then allows full inflation of the air
bags.

Driver's front air bag (3)

A fully inflated air bag, in combination
with a properly worn seat belt, slows the
driver's or the passenger's forward
motion, reducing the risk of head and
chest injury.

After complete inflation, the air bag
immediately starts deflating, enabling
the driver to maintain forward visibility
and the ability to steer or operate other
controls.

Passenger's front air bag

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Air bag obstructions
Do not install or place any accessories
on the steering wheel, instrument panel,
or on the front passenger's panel above
the glove box in a vehicle. Such objects
may become dangerous projectiles if the
air bag deploys.

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Flying objects
Do not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door and
the front seat. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles if the side airbag
inflates.

• If an air bag deploys, there may be a

loud noise followed by a fine dust
released in the vehicle. These condi

tions are normal and are not hazard

ous - the air bags are packed in this
fine powder. The dust generated
during air bag deployment may cause
skin or eye irritation as well as aggra

vate asthma for some persons.
Always wash all exposed skin areas
thoroughly with cold water and a mild
soap after an accident in which the air
bags were deployed.

• The SRS can function only when the

ignition switch is in the ON position. If
the SRS air bag warning light does not
appear, or continuously remains on
after illuminating for about 6 seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, or after the vehicle is
in the ready mode, comes on while
driving, the SRS is not working prop

erly. If this occurs, have your vehicle
immediately inspected by an autho

rized Kia dealer.

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NOTICE

Before you replace a fuse or disconnect
a battery terminal, change the ignition
switch to the OFF position. Never
remove or replace the air bag related
fuse(s) when the ignition switch is the ON
position. Failure to heed this warning will
cause the SRS air bag warning light to
appear.

Occupant Detection System
(ODS)

Your vehicle is equipped with an occu

pant detection system in the front pas

senger's seat.

The occupant detection system is
designed to detect the presence of a
properly-seated front passenger and
determine if the passenger's front air
bag should be enabled (may inflate) or
not. Only the front passenger front air
bag is controlled by the Occupant
Detection System.
Do not put anything in front of the pas

senger air bag "

" indicator.

Main components of the occu

pant detection system

• An detection device located within the

front passenger seat cushion.

• An electronic system which deter

mines whether the passenger air bag
systems should be activated or deac

tivated.

• An indicator light located on the

instrument panel which appears the
words PASSENGER AIR BAG
"

" indicates the front passen

ger air bag system is deactivated.

• The instrument panel air bag warning

light is interconnected with the occu

pant detection system.

If the front passenger seat is occupied by
a person that the system determines to
be of appropriate size, and he/she sits
properly (sitting upright with the seat

back in an upright position, centered on
the seat cushion with their seat belt on,
legs comfortably extended and their feet
on the floor), the PASSENGER AIR
BAG

" indicator will turn off and the

front passenger's air bag will be able to
inflate, if necessary, in frontal crashes.

You will find the PASSENGER AIR
BAG

" indicator on the center fascia

panel. This system detects the condi

tions 1~4 in the following table and acti

vates or deactivates the front passenger
air bag based on these conditions.

Always be sure that you and all vehicle
occupants are seated and restrained
properly (sitting upright with the seat in
an upright position, centered on the seat
cushion, with the person's legs comfort

ably extended, feet on the floor, and
wearing the safety belt properly) for the
most effective protection by the air bag
and the safety belt.

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• The ODS (Occupant Detection Sys

tem) may not function properly if the
passenger takes actions which can
defeat the detection system. These
include:

1. Failing to sit in an upright position.
2. Leaning against the door or center

console.

3. Sitting towards the sides or the

front of the seat.

4. Putting legs on the dashboard or

resting them on other locations
which reduce the passenger weight
on the front seat.

5. Improperly wearing the safety belt.

6. Reclining the seatback.

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant detection
system

Condition detected by the

occupant classification system

Indicator/Warning light

Devices

"PASSENGER

AIR BAG OFF"

indicator light

SRS warning

light

Front passenger

air bag

1. Adult

Off

Activated

2. Child restraint system with
child under 12 months old

*2*3*4

Off

Deactivated

3. Unoccupied

Off

Deactivated

4. Malfunction in the system

Off

Activated

*1. The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in

the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending
on his/her physique and posture.

*2. Do not allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. When a larger child who

has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system
may recognize him/her as an adult depending upon his/her physique or sitting
position.

*3. Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.
*4. The PASSENGER AIR BAG "

" indicator may turn on or off when a child

above 12 months to 12 years old (with or without child restraint system) sits in the
front passenger seat. This is a normal condition.

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• Do not install a child restraint system in

the passenger seat when the seat is
heavily soaked with any type of liquid.

• Do not alter or remodel the ODS

(Occupant Detection System). This
may damage the system and prevent
its proper function in a collision.

NOTICE

• Do not use car seat cushions that

cover up the surface of the seat and
aftermarket manufactured passenger
seat heaters.

• After conducting car interior cleaning

using steam or detergent, the seat
should be dried properly. Afterward,
check for normal operation of the
PASSENGER AIR BAG "OFF" and
air
bag warning lights.

• Any service related to the passenger

seat and the ODS must be done at an
authorized Kia service center.

• After the passenger seat has been

removed or installed for repair pur

poses, check for normal operation of

the PASSENGER AIR BAG "

and air bag warning lights with a per

son seated or not seated in the pas

senger seat.

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When the PASSENGER AIR BAG

" symbol is appeared, the pas

senger air bag system will not operate.
The passenger air bag system will oper

ate when necessary if the symbol is not
appeared.

NOTICE

Do not modify or replace the front pas

senger seat. Do not place anything on or
attach anything, such as a blanket, front
seat cover or after market seat heater, to
the front passenger seat. This can
adversely affect the occupant detection
system.

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ODS System
Riding in an improper position adversely
affects the Occupant Detection System
and may result in the deactivation of the
front passenger airbag. It is important for
the driver to instruct the passenger as to
the proper seating instructions as
contained in this manual.
• Do not place a heavy load in the front

passenger seatback pocket or on the
front passenger seat.

• Do not place feet on the front passen

ger seatback.

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• Never sit with hips shifted towards the

front of the seat.

• Never excessively recline the front

passenger seatback.

• Never place feet on the dashboard.

• Never lean on the door or center con

sole.

• Never sit on one side of the front pas

senger seat.

• Do not use car seat accessories, such

as thick blankets and cushions, that
cover up the car seat surface.

• Do not sit on the passenger seat

wearing heavily padded clothes, such
as ski wear and hip protector.

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• Do not place electronic devices, such

as laptops and DVD player, or con

ductive materials, such as water bot

tles, on the passenger seat.

• Do not use electronic devices, such as

laptops and satellite radios, that use
inverter chargers.

Proper position

• Wet Passenger Seat

Do not spill liquid in the passenger
seat. Spilled liquid on the passenger
seat may cause the air bag warning
light to appear or malfunction. If any
liquid is spilled, make sure the seat
has been completely dried before
driving the vehicle.

When an adult is seated in the front pas

senger seat, if the PASSENGER AIR
BAG
"

" indicator is on, change the

ignition switch to the OFF position and
ask the passenger to sit properly (sitting
upright with the seatback in an upright
position, centered on the seat cushion
with their seat belt on, legs comfortably
extended and their feet on the floor).
Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in that position. This will allow
the system to detect the person and to
enable the passenger air bag.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG "

indicator is still on, ask the passenger to
move to the rear seat.

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PASSENGER AIR BAG "

" light

Do not allow an adult passenger to ride
in the front seat when the PASSENGER
AIR BAG "

" indicator is appeared,

because the air bag will not deploy in the
event of a crash. The driver must
instruct the passenger to reposition him

self in the seat. Failure to properly posi

tion himself may lead to air bag
deactivation, resulting in air bag non-
deployment in a collision. If the PASSEN

GER AIR BAG "

" indicator

remains appeared after the passenger
repositions themselves properly and the
car is restarted, it is recommended that
the passenger move to the rear seat
because the passenger's front air bag
will not deploy.

NOTICE

The PASSENGER AIR BAG "

indicator appears for about 4 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position after the vehicle is started. If
the front passenger seat is occupied, the
occupant detection sensor will then clas

sify the front passenger after several
more seconds.

• Even though your vehicle is equipped

with the occupant detection system,
never install a child restraint system in
the front passenger's seat. A deploy

ing air bag can forcefully strike a child
resulting in serious injuries or death.

Any child age 12 and under should ride
in the rear seat. Children too large for
child restraints should use the available
lap/shoulder belts. No matter what type

of crash, children of all ages are safer
when restrained in the rear seat.

If the occupant detection system is not
working properly, the SRS air bag warn

ing light on the instrument panel will
appear because the passenger's front air
bag is connected with the occupant
detection system. If there is a malfunc

tion of the occupant detection system,

the PASSENGER AIR BAG "

" indi

cator will not appear and the passen

ger's front air bag will inflate in frontal
impact crashes even if there is no occu

pant in the front passenger's seat.

Driver's and passenger's front air
bag

Your vehicle is equipped with an
Advanced Supplemental Restraint (Air
Bag) System and lap/shoulder belts at
both the driver and passenger seating
position.

Driver's front air bag

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The indication of the system's presence
are the letters "AIR BAG" located on the
air bag pad cover on the steering wheel
and the passenger's side front panel pad
above the glove box.

The SRS consists of air bags installed
under the pad covers in the center of the
steering wheel and the passenger's side
front panel above the glove box.

The purpose of the SRS is to provide the
vehicle's driver and/or the front passen

ger with additional protection than that
offered by the seat belt system alone in
case of a frontal impact of sufficient
severity. The SRS uses sensors to gather
information about the driver's and front
passenger's seat belt usage and impact
severity.

The seat belt buckle sensor determines
if the front passenger's seat belt is fas

tened.

These sensors provide the ability to con

trol the SRS deployment based on
whether or not the seat belts are fas

tened, and how severe the impact is.

The advanced SRS offers the ability to
control the air bag inflation with two lev

els. A first stage level is provided for
moderate-severity impacts. A second

stage level is provided for more severe
impacts.

The passenger's front air bag is
designed to help reduce the injury of
children sitting close to the instrument
panel in low speed collisions. However,
children are safer if they are restrained
in the rear seat.

According to the impact severity and
seat belt usage, the SRSCM (SRS
Control Module) controls the air bag
inflation.
Failure to properly wear seat belts can
increase the risk or severity of injury in
an accident.

Additionally, your vehicle is equipped
with an occupant detection system in the
front passenger's seat. The occupant
detection system detects the presence of
a passenger in the front passenger's
seat and will turn off the front passen

ger's air bag under certain conditions.
For more detail, see "Occupant Detec

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Modification to the seat structure can
cause the air bag to deploy at a different
level than should be provided.

Manufacturers are required by govern

ment regulations to provide a contact
point concerning modifications to the
vehicle for persons with disabilities, which
modifications may affect the vehi

cle's

advanced air bag system. That con

tact

is Kia's toll-free Customer Assistance
center at 1-800-333- 4Kia(U.S. only).
However, Kia does not endorse nor will it
support any changes to any part or
structure of the vehicle that could affect
the advanced air bag system, including
the occupant detec

tion system.

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Replacement/modifications
The front passenger seat, dashboard or
door should not be replaced except by an
authorized Kia dealer using original Kia
parts designed for this vehicle and model.
Any other such replacement or
modification could adversely affect the
operation of the occupant detection sys

tem and your advanced air bags.

Advanced air bags are combined with
pre-tensioner seat belts to help provide
enhanced occupant protection in frontal
crashes. Front air bags are not intended
to deploy in collisions in which sufficient
protection can be provided by the seat
belt.

NOTICE

Air bags can only be used once

– have

an authorized Kia dealer replace the air
bag immediately after deployment.

Front air bags are not intended to deploy
in side-impact, rear-impact or rollover
crashes. However, when frontal
deployment threshold is satisfied at
side-impact, front air bags may deploy. In
addition, front air bags will not deploy in
frontal crashes below the deployment
threshold.

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SRS Wiring
Do not tamper with or disconnect SRS
wiring or other components of the SRS
system. Doing so could result in injury,
due to accidental deployment of the air
bags or by rendering the SRS inopera

tive.

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No attaching objects
No objects (such as crash pad cover, cel

lular phone holder, cup holder, perfume or
stickers) should be placed over or near
the air bag modules on the steering
wheel, instrument panel, windshield
glass, and the front passenger's panel
above the glove box. Such objects could
cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash
severe enough to cause the air bags to
deploy.

Do not place any objects over the air bag
or between the air bag and yourself.

Additionally, never place or insert any
object into any small opening near side
airbag labels attached to the vehicle
seats.

When the air bag deploys, the object
may affect the deployment and result in
unexpected accident or bodily harm.

Side air bag

Your vehicle is equipped with a side air
bag in each front seat.

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*The actual air bags in the vehicle may

differ from the illustration.

The purpose of the air bag is to provide
the vehicle's driver and/or the front pas

senger with additional protection than
that offered by the seat belt alone.
• The side air bags are designed to

deploy during certain side-impact col

lisions, depending on the crash sever

ity of impact.

• The side air bags may deploy on the

side of the impact or on both sides.

• The side and/or curtain air bags on

both sides of the vehicle will deploy if a
rollover or possible rollover is detected.

• The side air bags are not designed to

deploy in all side impact or rollover
situations.

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Unexpected deployment
Avoid impact to the side impact airbag
sensor when the ignition switch is ON to
prevent unexpected deployment of the
side air bag.

• The side air bag is supplemental to

the driver's and the passenger's seat
belt systems and is not a substitute
for them. Therefore your seat belts

must be worn at all times while the
vehicle is in operation.

• For best protection from the side air

bag system and to avoid being injured
by the deploying side air bag, both
front seat occupants should sit in an
upright position with the seat belt
properly fastened. The driver's hands
should be placed on the steering
wheel at the 9:00 and 3:00 positions.
The passenger's arms and hands
should be placed on their laps.

W ARNING

Deployment
Do not install any accessories including
seat covers, on the side or near the side
air bag, as this may adversely affect the
deployment of the side air bags.

• If seat or seat cover is damaged, have

the vehicle checked and repaired by
an authorized Kia dealer. Inform the
dealer that your vehicle is equipped
with side air bags and an occupant
detection system.

W ARNING

Flying objects
Do not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door and
the front seat. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles if the side airbag
inflates.

W ARNING

No attaching objects
• Do not place any objects over the air

bag or between the air bag and your

self. Also, do not attach any objects
around the area in which the air bag
inflates, such as the door, side door
glass, front and rear pillar.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system

• Do not put any objects between the

side airbag label and seat cushion. It
could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
crash severe enough to cause the air
bags to deploy.

• Never place or insert any object into

any small opening near the side air

bag labels attached to the vehicle
seats. When the air bag deploys, the
object may adversely affect the
deployment and result in an unex

pected accident or bodily harm.

• Do not install any accessories on the

side or near the side air bags.

Curtain air bag

Curtain air bags are located along both
sides of the roof rails above the front
and rear doors.

*The actual air bags in the vehicle may

differ from the illustration.

They are designed to help protect occu

pants in certain side impacts and to help
prevent them from ejecting out of the
vehicle as a result of a rollover, espe

cially when the seatbelts are also in use.
• The curtain air bags are designed to

deploy during certain side impact col

lisions, depending on the severity of
impact. However, when side deploy

ment threshold is satisfied at front-
impact, side air bags may deploy.

• The curtain air bags may deploy on

the side of the impact or on both
sides.

• Also, the curtain air bags on both

sides of the vehicle will deploy in cer

tain rollover situations.

• The curtain air bags are not designed

to deploy in all side impact or rollover
situations.

Do not allow the passengers to lean their
heads or bodies against the doors, put
their arms on the doors, stretch their
arms out of the window or place objects
between the doors and passengers
when they are seated on seats equipped
with side impact and/or curtain air bags.

NOTICE

Never try to open or repair any compo

nents of the side and curtain air bag sys

tem. This should only be done by an
authorized Kia dealer.

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