Kia Sportage 2008 User Manual download pdf (Page 43)

Knowing your vehicle

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The rear safety belts use a special

auto-lock feature designed to allow a

child restraint to be used in these

positions without an added locking

clip. They normally lock only under

extreme or emergency conditions

(emergency lock mode). However

they can be adjusted so that they

remain fixed and locked when a child

restraint system is placed in these

positions. (Use this auto-lock mode

only to secure a child restraint, never

for passengers restrained by the

safety belts.) Page 3-48 gives

instructions on placing the safety belt

in the auto lock mode.

The drivers safety belt can only oper-

ate in the emergency lock mode.

Safety belts provide the best restraint

when:

• The seatback is upright.

• The occupant is sitting upright (not

slouched).

• The lap belt is snug across the hips.

• The shoulder belt is snug across

the chest.

• The knees are straight forward.

To help you remember to fasten your

safety belt, a warning light will blink.

See “Safety belt warning light and

chime” on page 3-36.

WARNING - After a colli-

sion

• Lap/shoulder belt assemblies

may be stretched or damaged

when subjected to the stress

and forces of a collision.

• The entire restraint system

should be inspected following

any collision. All belts, retrac-

tors, anchors and hardware

damaged by a collision should

be replaced before the vehicle

is operated again.

WARNING - Cargo area

Passengers should never be

allowed to ride in the cargo area

of a vehicle. No safety belts are

provided for the cargo area.

Persons riding in the vehicle

without a fastened safety belt

are much more likely to suffer

serious bodily injury or death

during an accident.

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