Kia Soul 2012 User Manual download pdf (Page 37)

Safety features of your vehicle

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Seat belt restraint system

Seat belts are designed to bear upon

the bony structure of the body, and

should be worn low across the front

of the pelvis or the pelvis, 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

protection afforded to the wearer.

Care should be taken to avoid con-

tamination of the webbing with pol-

ishes, oils and chemicals, and partic-

ularly 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.

• For maximum restraint system pro-

tection, 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 section for further

discussion.

SEAT BELTS

WARNING - Shoulder

belt

Never wear the shoulder belt

under your arm or behind your

back. An improperly positioned

shoulder belt cannot protect the

occupant in a crash.

WARNING - Damaged

seat belt

Replace the entire seat belt

assembly if any part of the web-

bing or hardware is damage as

you can no longer be sure that a

damage seat belt will provide

protection in a crash.

WARNING - Twisted

seat belt

Make sure your seat belt is not

twisted when worn. A twisted

seat belt may not properly pro-

tect you in an accident and

could even cut into your body.

WARNING - Seat belt

buckle

Do not allow foreign material

(gum, crumbs, coins, etc.) to

obstruct the seat belt buckle.

This may prevent the seat belt

from fastening securely.

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