Kia Sorento (2024 year). Manual in english

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is locked into position and adjusted
properly after reinstalling.

Headrest (for rear seat)

The rear seats are equipped with head

rests in all the seating positions for the
occupant's safety and comfort.

The headrest not only provides comfort
for passengers, but also helps protect the
head and neck in the event of a colli

sion.

To maximize the effectiveness in case of
accidents, the headrest should be
adjusted so the middle of the headrest is
as high as the center of gravity of an
occupant's head. Generally, the center of
gravity of most people's heads is similar
with the height as the top of their eyes.

Also, adjust the headrest as close to your
head as possible. For this reason, the use
of a cushion that holds the body away
from the seatback is not recommended.

Adjusting the height up and
down (2nd row seat)

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the head

rest, push and hold the release button
(3) on the headrest support and lower
the headrest to the desired position (2).

Removal (2nd row seat)

To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button
(1) while pulling the headrest up (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the head

rest poles (3) into the holes while press

ing the release button (1). Then adjust it
to the appropriate height.

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Make sure the headrest locks in position
after adjusting it to properly protect the
occupants.

3rd row headrest

The headrest will fold down automati

cally when folding the seatback.

To fold the headrest manually, pull the
strap.

To unfold the headrest, raise the head

rest manually.

Always be sure the headrest has locked
into position after you return the seat

back.

Armrest

7 passenger vehicle

6 passenger vehicle

To use the armrest, pull it forward from
the seatback.

Adjustable armrest is located on each
side of 2nd row seatback. To use the
armrest, pull it forward from the seat

back and adjust to desired angle. Pull it
backward to relocate the armrest.

Seatback pocket (if equipped)

There is a double pocket (1) in the front
seat back for storing simple books or
atlases, and USB charger (2) (if
equipped) for rear passengers.

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Seatback pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the
seatback pockets. In an accident they
could come loose from the pocket and
injure vehicle occupants.

Small pocket (for 6 passenger
vehicle) (if equipped)

There is a small pocket in the 2nd row
seat cushion for storing simple objects.

Seat belts

Seat belts are designed to bear upon the
bony structure of the body, and should
be worn low across the front of the pel

vis, chest and shoulders.

Seat belt restraint system

For maximum restraint system protec

tion, the seat belts must always be used
whenever the vehicle is moving.
• A properly positioned shoulder belt

should be positioned midway over your
shoulder, across your collarbone.

• Never allow children to ride in the front

passenger seat. See "Child Restraint
System (CRS)" on page 3-30 for
further discussion.

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Twisted seat belt
Make sure your seat belt is not twisted
when worn. A twisted seat belt may not
properly protect you in an accident and
could even cut into your body.

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Shoulder belt
• Never wear the shoulder belt under

your arm or behind your back. An
improperly positioned shoulder belt
cannot protect the occupant in the
event of a crash.

• Always wear both the shoulder por

tion and lap portion of the lap/shoul

der belt.

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Damaged seat belt
Any damage in webbing or hardware
may lead to serious injury or death in a
crash. For your safety, replace the entire

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seat belt assembly when any part of the
webbing or hardware is damaged.

Seat belts are designed to bear upon the
bony structure of the body, and should
be worn low across the front of the pel

vis, chest and shoulders, as applicable;
wearing the lap section of the belt across
the abdominal area must be avoided.

Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly
as possible, consistent with comfort, to
provide the protection for which they
have been designed.

A slack belt will greatly reduce the pro

tection afforded to the wearer.

Care should be taken to avoid contami

nation of the webbing with polishes, oils
and chemicals, and particularly battery
acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out
using mild soap and water. The belt
should be replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated or damaged.
• No modifications or additions should

be made by the user which would
either prevent the seat belt adjusting
devices from operating to remove
slack, or prevent the seat belt assem

bly from being adjusted to remove
slack.

• When you fasten the seat belt, be

careful not to latch the seat belt in
buckles of other seats. It is very dan

gerous and you may not be protected
by the seat belt properly.

• Do not unfasten the seat belt and do

not fasten and unfasten the seat belt
repeatedly while driving. This could
result in loss of control, and an acci

dent causing death, serious injury, or
property damage.

• When fastening the seat belt, make

sure that the seat belt does not pass

over objects that are hard or can
break easily.

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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.

Seat belt warning

The seat belt warning light and warning
chime operate under the following con

ditions.

Driver's seat belt warning

As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt
warning light will illuminate for approxi

mately 6 seconds each time you turn the
ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP
button ON regardless of belt fastening. If
the seatbelt is not fastened, the warning
chime will sound for about 6 seconds.

If you start to drive without the seat belt
fastened over approximately 9 km/h (5
mph) and less than approximately 20
km/h (12 mph), the corresponding warn

ing light will illuminate. The warning light
will turn off when the vehicle speed drops
below approximately 9 km/h (5 mph).

If you start to drive without the seat belt
fastened or you unfasten the seat belt
when you drive approximately 20 km/h
(12 mph) and faster, the warning light will
blink and warning chime will sound for
approximately 100 seconds. When the
seat belt is unfastened during driv

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ing, the warning light will illuminate when
the speed is over approximately 9 km/h
(5mph) and less than approxi

mately 20

km/h (12 mph). When the speed is
approximately 20 km/h (12 mph) 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
seat belt warning light will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds each time you
turn the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button ON regardless of
belt fastening. If you start to drive with

out the passenger seat belt fastened
when you drive over approximately 9
km/h (5 mph) and less than approxi

mately 20 km/h (12 mph), the corre

sponding warning light will illuminate.
The warning light will turn off when the
vehicle speed drops approximately
below 9 km/h (5 mph).

If you start to drive without the passen

ger seat belt fastened or you unfasten
the seat belt when you drive approxi

mately 20 km/h (12 mph) 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 warn

ing light will illuminate when the speed is
over approximately 9 km/h (5mph) and
less than approximately 20 km/h (12
mph). When the speed is approximately
20 km/h (12 mph) and faster, the warn

ing light will blink 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 illuminate for approximately 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

Fastening the 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Releasing the seat belt

• Press the release button (1) in the

locking buckle.

When it is released, the belt should auto

matically draw back into the retractor.

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

Adjusting the height of shoulder
belt

You can adjust the height of the shoul

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

The height of the adjusting seat belt
should not be too close to your neck. You
will not be getting the most effective
protection. The shoulder portion should
be adjusted so that it lies across your
chest and midway 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.

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

erly fastened.

2nd row seat (7 passenger vehicle)

1. Rear right seat belt fastening buckle

2. Rear center seat belt fastening buckle

3. Rear left seat belt fastening buckle

3rd row seat

1. Rear right seat belt fastening buckle

2. 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.

Stowing the rear seat belt

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

2nd row seat (for 7 passenger vehicle)

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2nd row seat (for 6 passenger vehicle)

3rd row seat

1. Route the seat belt webbing through

the rear seat belt guides. It will help
keep the belts from being trapped
behind or under the seats.

2. After inserting the seat belt, tighten

the belt webbing by pulling it up.

CAUTION

When pulling out to wear the seat belt,
the tongue should be slowly pulled out
of the seat belt guide so that the seat
belt guide does not come off the trim.

Pre-tensioner seat belt

Your vehicle is equipped with driver's
and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat
belts.

The purpose of the pre-tensioner is to
make sure that the seat belts fit tightly
against the occupant's body in certain
collisions.

The pre-tensioner seat belts may be
activated in crashes where the collision
is severe enough.

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if
the occupant tries to lean forward too
quickly, the seat belt retractor will 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.

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.

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For your safety, be sure that the belt
webbing is not loose or twisted and
always sit properly on your seat.

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NOTICE

The pre-tensioner may activate not only
in a frontal collision but also in a side col

lision, if the vehicle is equipped with a
side or curtain air bag.

The seat belt pre-tensioner system con

sists mainly of the following compo

nents. Their locations are shown in the
illustration:

1. SRS air bag warning light
2. Front retractor pre-tensioner assem

bly

3. SRS control module

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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 illuminate for approximately 3
~ 6 seconds after the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button 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 illuminate even if there is not a
malfunction with the SRS air bag. If
the SRS air bag warning light does not
illuminate when the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button has
been turned to the ON position, or if it
remains illuminated after illuminating
for approximately 3 ~ 6 seconds, or if it
illuminates 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.

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

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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

Most countries have child restraint laws.
You should be aware of the specific
requirements in your country. 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 3-30.

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 Safety Standards of your
country. Before buying any Child
Restraint System, make sure that it has a
label certifying that it meets Safety Stan

dards 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 3-30.

Larger children

Children who are too large for Child
Restraint System 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

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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. Please handle with care, as
they could burn infants and children, if
used abruptly.

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.

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Child Restraint System (CRS)

Infants and younger children must be
restrained in an appropriate rear-facing or
forward-facing Child Restraint System
(CRS) that has first been properly
secured to the rear seat of the vehicle.

Infants and younger children must be
restrained in an appropriate rear-facing or
forward-facing Child Restraint System
(CRS) that has first been properly
secured to the rear seat of the vehicle
Please refer to your state or federal laws
for child seating requirements in the
operation of a motor vehicle.

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 on 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
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child restraint must use the seat belts
provided.

Most countries 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 countries, so you should be
aware of the specific requirements in
your country, and where you are travel

ing.

The CRS must be properly placed and
installed in the rear seat. You must use a
commercially available CRS that meets
the requirements of the Safety Stan

dards of your country.

A CRS is generally designed to be
secured in a vehicle seat by lap belt por

tion 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.

Child Restraint Installation

An improperly secured child restraint 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.

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• Always properly restrain your child in

the child restraint.

• If the vehicle head restraint prevents

proper installation of a child seat (as
described in the Child Restraint Sys

tem manual), the head restraint of the
respective seating position shall 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.

• A child restraint in the center seating

position may also contact or push up
against the safety belt buckles, which
can damage the buckles and make
them unusable or unsafe. Always
check that the child restraint does not
contact any of the safety belt buckles.
Check the placement of the child
restraint regularly to make sure that it
has not shifted and come into contact
with any of the safety belt buckles.

NOTICE

After an accident, have a Kia dealer
check the Child Restraint System, seat
belts, tether anchors and lower anchors.

Selecting a CRS

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

certify

ing that it meets applicable

Safety Standards of your country.

• 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 CRS.

• The American Academy of Pediatrics

provides helpful fit and safety infor

mation about child restraints at

www.healthychildren.org.

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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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Unattended children
Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle. The car can heat up very
quickly, resulting in injuries to the child
in the 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.

CRS types

There are three main types of the CRS:
rear-facing seats, forward-facing seats,
and booster seats. They are classified
according to the child's age, height and
weight.

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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.

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.

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Installing a 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.

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

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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. Otherwise, the
webbing or buckle can be damaged
by the latch anchor, which can make
them become unusable or unsafe.

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.

• 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.

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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 seat back.

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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 System seat

strap over the seatback.

For vehicles with adjustable headrest,
route the tether strap under the head

rest and between the headrest posts,
otherwise route the tether strap over
the top of the seatback.

2. Connect the top-tether to the top-

tether anchorage, then tighten the top-
tether according to the instruc

tions of

your Child Restraint System's
manufacturer to firmly attach the Child
Restraint System 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.

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Automatic locking mode

All passenger seat belts move freely
under normal conditions and only lock
under extreme or emergency conditions
(emergency locking mode). So, in order
to secure a child restraint, you must
manually pull the seat belt all the way out
to shift the retractor to the "auto

matic

locking" mode.

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 CRS.

To install a CRS on the rear seats, do the
following:

1. Place the CRS on a rear seat and

route the lap/shoulder belt around or
through the child restraint, following
the restraint manufacturer's instruc

tions.

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.

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.

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5. Remove as much slack from the belt

as possible by pushing down on the
CRS while feeding the shoulder belt
back into the retractor.

6. Push and pull on the CRS 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 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 seat with
"Tether Anchor" system" on page 3-35
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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*The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

1. Passenger's front air bag

2. Driver's front air bag

3. Side air bag

4. Curtain air bag

5. Driver's knee air bag
Even in vehicles with air bags, you and your passengers must always wear the safety
belts provided in order to minimize the risk and severity of injury in the event of a col

lision or rollover.

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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 or ENGINE START/STOP
But

ton is in the ON Position and it

can be activated within about 3
minutes after ignition off.

• 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.

• There is no single speed at which the

air bags will inflate. Generally, air bags
are designed to inflate based upon
the severity of a collision and its direc

tion, etc. Several factors determine
whether the sensors produce an elec

tronic deployment/inflation signal.

• Air bags will not deploy in every crash

or collision situations. Air bag deploy

ment depends on a number of factors
including vehicle speed, angles of
impact, and, the density and stiffness
of the vehicles or objects which your
vehicle hits in the collision. The deter

mining factors are not limited to those
mentioned above.

• 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 airbags will remain inflated

longer. This helps provide protection
from ejection, especially when used in
conjunction with the seat belts.

• In order to help provide protection, the

air bags must inflate rapidly. The
airbag inflates extremely fast between
the occupant and the vehicle struc

tures before the occupant impacts the
vehicle 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, airbag inflation can also
cause injuries which can include facial
abrasions, bruises and broken bones.
This is because the rapid inflation also
causes the airbags 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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Sit as far back as possible from the
steering wheel while still maintaining
comfortable control of the vehicle. A dis

tance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) 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

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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

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 and indicator

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/

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or curtain air bags used for rollover pro

tection.

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

tion switch or ENGINE START/STOP
but

ton has been turned to the ON

position, or if it illuminates during vehicle
opera

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

when you turn the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button to
the ON position.

• The light stays on after illuminating

for approximately 3 ~ 6 seconds.

• The light comes on while the vehicle is

in motion.

• The light blinks when the ignition

switch or ENGINE START/STOP
but

ton 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

12.

Front driver/passenger's seat belt
buckle sensor

13.

Driver's knee air bag module

The SRSCM continually monitors all ele

ments while the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP Button is in the
ON Position or approximately within 3
minutes after ignition off to determine if a
frontal, near-frontal impact or side impact
is severe enough to require air

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bag deployment or pre-tensioner seat
belt deployment.

The SRS air bag warning light on the
instrument panel will illuminate for about
3 ~ 6 seconds after the ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button is turned
to the ON position, after which the air bag
warning light should go out.

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If any of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction of the SRS.
In this case, have the system inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
• The light does not turn on briefly

when you turn the ignition ON.

• 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 or ENGINE START/STOP
but

ton is in ON position.

Driver's front air bag (1)

The 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

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

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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 or ENGINE START/
STOP button is in the ON Position or
approximately within 3 minutes after
ignition off. The SRS is not working
properly if any of the following situa

tions occur :

- the SRS airbag warning light does

not illuminate

- the SRS airbag warning light

remains on continuously after illu

minating for about 3 ~ 6 seconds
when the ignition switch or ENGINE
START/STOP button is turned to
the ON position or after the vehicle
is in ready mode

- the SRS airbag warning light comes

on while driving

If this occurs, have your vehicle imme

diately inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

NOTICE

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

Occupant Detection System
(ODS)

Your vehicle is equipped with an Occu

pant Detection System (ODS) in the front
passenger's seat.

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The ODS is designed to detect the pres

ence of a properly-seated front passen

ger 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 ODS.

Do not put anything in front of the pas

senger air bag (

) indicator.

Main components of the ODS

• A detection device is located within

the front passenger seat cushion.

• An electronic system determines

whether the passenger air bag sys

tems should be activated or deacti

vated.

• An indicator light located on the over

head console which illuminates the

words PASSENGER AIR BAG ( )

indicates the front passenger air bag
system is deactivated.

• The overhead console air bag warning

light is interconnected with the ODS.

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,
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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 overhead console.

This system detects the conditions 1 ~ 4
in the following table and activates 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.

The ODS may not function properly if
the passenger takes actions which can
defeat the detection system. These
include:
• Failing to sit in an upright position.

僅

Leaning against the door or center
console.

• Sitting towards the sides or the front

of the seat.

• Putting legs on the dashboard or rest

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

• Improperly wearing the safety belt.

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Reclining the seatback.

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* 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 CRS 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 CRS 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 a CRS) sits in the front passenger seat.
This is a normal condition.

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Conditions and operation of the front passenger ODS

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• Do not install a child restraint seat in

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

• Do not alter or remodel the Occupant

Detection System (ODS). 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 dealership.

• 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 person
seated or not seated in the passenger
seat.

NOTICE

When the PASSENGER AIR BAG ( )

symbol is illuminated, the passenger air

Condition detected by the

occupant classification system

Indicator/Warning light

Devices

"PASSENGE

R AIR BAG
OFF"

indicator light

SRS

warning
light

Front passenger

air bag

1. Adult

Off

Activated

2. Child Restraint System
(CRS) with child under 12
months old

*2*3*4

Off

Deactivated

3. Unoccupied

Off

Deactivated

4. Malfunction in the system

Off

Activated

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bag system will not operate. The passen

ger air bag system will operate when
necessary if the symbol is not illumi

nated.

NOTICE

Do not modify or replace the front pas

senger seat. Don't place anything on or
attach anything such as a blanket, front
seat cover or aftermarket seat heater to
the front passenger seat. This can
adversely affect the Occupant Detection
System.

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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.

• Never sit with hips shifted towards the

front of the seat.

• Never excessively recline the front

passenger seatback.

• Never place feet on the dashboard.

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• 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 which
cover up the car seat surface.

• Do not sit on the passenger seat

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

• Do not place electronic devices such

as laptops, DVD player, or conductive
materials such as water bottles on the
passenger seat.

• Do not use electronic devices such as

laptops and satellite radios which use
inverter chargers.

• 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 illuminate or malfunction. If any
liquid is spilled, make sure the seat has
been completely dried before driving
the vehicle.

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Proper position

When an adult is seated in the front pas

senger seat, if the PASSENGER AIR
BAG

(

) indicator is on, change the ignition

switch or ENGINE START/STOP button
to the OFF position and ask the passen

ger to sit properly (sitting upright with the
seatback in an upright position, cen

tered

on the seat cushion with their seat belt on,
legs comfortably extended and their feet
on the floor). Restart the vehi

cle and

have the person remain in that position.
This will allow the system to detect the
person and to enable the pas

senger air

bag.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG ( ) indica

tor 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 illuminated,

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

GER AIR BAG (

) indicator remains

illuminated after the passenger reposi

tions themselves properly and the car is
restarted, it is recommended that pas

senger move to the rear seat because
the passenger's front air bag will not
deploy.

NOTICE

The PASSENGER AIR BAG ( ) indica

tor does not illuminate if the front pas

senger seat is occupied, the occupant
detection sensor will then classify the
front passenger after several more sec

onds. Also, if the ENGINE START/STOP
button is turned to the ON position when
about 3 minutes have elapsed since the
vehicle is in OFF position.

• Even though your vehicle is equipped

with the Occupant Detection System,
never install a Child Restraint System
in the front passenger's seat. A
deploying air bag can forcefully strike

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a child resulting in serious injuries or
death.

Any child age 13 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 ODS is not working properly, the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
air bag warning light on the instrument
panel will illuminate because the pas

senger's front air bag is connected with
the ODS. If there is a malfunction of the

ODS the PASSENGER AIRBAG ( ) indi

cator will not illuminate. In this case, the
passenger's front airbag will inflate in
frontal impact crashes even if there is no
occupant in the front passenger 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

Driver's knee air bag

Passenger's front air bag

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

The Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) consists of air bags installed under
the pad covers in the center of the steer

ing wheel, in the knee bolster below the
steering wheel column and the passen

ger'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

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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.

According to the impact severity and
seat belt usage, the SRS Control
Module (SRSCM) 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
(ODS) in the front passenger's seat. The
ODS detects the presence of a passen

ger in the front passenger's seat and will
turn off the front passenger's air bag
under certain conditions. For more detail,
see "Occupant Detection System (ODS)"
on page 3-43.

W ARNING

Modification to the seat structure is more
likely to 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 Experience
Department at 1-877-KIA- AUTO (1-877-
542-2886). 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 ODS.

W ARNING

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
System 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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