KIA Niro (2018 year). Manual — part 6

SEAT BELTS

Seat belt restraint system

WARNING

• For maximum restraint system

protection, the seat belts must al‐

ways be used whenever the vehi‐

cle is moving.

• Seat belts are most effective when

seatbacks are in the upright posi‐

tion.

• Children age 12 and under must al‐

ways be properly restrained. If a

child over 12 must be seated in

the front seat, he/she must be

properly belted and the seat

should be moved as far back as

possible.

• Never wear the shoulder belt un‐

der your arm or behind your back.

An improperly positioned shoulder

belt can cause serious injuries in a

crash.

The shoulder belt should be posi‐

tioned midway over your shoulder

across your collarbone.

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• Never wear a seat belt over fragile

objects. If there is a sudden stop

or impact, the seat belt can dam‐

age it.

• Avoid wearing twisted seat belts.

A twisted belt can't do its job well.

In a collision, it could even cut into

you. Be sure the belt webbing is

straight and not twisted.

• Be careful not to damage the belt

webbing or hardware. If the belt

webbing or hardware is damaged,

replace it.

WARNING

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 ab‐

dominal 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.
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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 re‐

placed if webbing becomes frayed,

contaminated or damaged. It is es‐

sential to replace the entire assem‐

bly after it has been worn in a se‐

vere impact even if damage to the

assembly is not obvious. Belts should

not be worn with straps twisted.

Each belt assembly must only be

used by one occupant; it is danger‐

ous to put a belt around a child being

carried on the occupant's lap.

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WARNING

• No modifications or additions

should be made by the user which

will either prevent the seat belt

adjusting devices from operating

to remove slack, or prevent the

seat belt assembly from being ad‐

justed to remove slack.

• When you fasten the seat belt, be

careful not to latch the seat belt in

buckles of other seat. It's very

dangerous and you may not be

protected by the seat belt proper‐

ly.

• 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 accident causing death, se‐

rious 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.

• Make sure there is nothing in the

buckle. The seat belt may not be

fastened securely.

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Front seat belt warning

Drivinþ conditions

Conditions

Warninþ pattern

Seat belt

Vehicle speed

Liþht

Sound

While parked (Iþnition

switch ON)

Buckled

0 km/h

Illuminates

(ýor 6 seconds)

No sound

Unbuckled

Continuously illumi‐

nates

Sounds (ýor 6 seconds,

driver's seat)

No sound (ýor passenþ‐

er s seat)

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Drivinþ conditions

Conditions

Warninþ pattern

Seat belt

Vehicle speed

Liþht

Sound

While driven

Unbuckled

Less than 20 km/h

Continuously illumi‐

nates

No sound

Includinþ and more than

20 km/h

Blinks continuously

Alarm sounds ýor 100

seconds

When the seatbelt is

unbuckled aýter use

Less than 20 km/h

Continuously illumi‐

nates

No sound

Includinþ and more than

20 km/h

Blinks continuously

Alarm sounds ýor 100

seconds

WARNING

Riding in an improper position adversely affects the front seat belt warning system. It is important for the driver to in‐

struct the passenger to properly be seated as instructed in this manual.

NOTICE

• You can ýind the ýront passenþer s seat belt warninþ liþht on the center ýascia panel.
• Althouþh the ýront passenþer seat is not occupied, the seat belt warninþ liþht will blink or illuminate ýor 6 seconds.
• The ýront passenþer's seat belt warninþ may operate when luþþaþe is placed on the ýront passenþer seat.

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Rear passenger’s seat belt warning

Iý the rear passenþer's lap/shoulder belt

is/are connected and disconnected

twice within 9 seconds aýter the belt is

ýastened, the correspondinþ seat belt

warninþ liþht will not operate.

Drivinþ conditions

Conditions

Warninþ pattern

Seat belt

Vehicle speed

Liþht

Sound

While parked (Iþnition

switch ON)

Buckled

0 km/h

Illuminates

(ýor 6 seconds)

No sound

Unbuckled

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Drivinþ conditions

Conditions

Warninþ pattern

Seat belt

Vehicle speed

Liþht

Sound

While driven

Unbuckled

Equal to or less than

9 km/h

Doesn't illuminate

No sound

Over 9 km/h

Illuminates

(ýor 35 seconds)

When the seatbelt is

unbuckled aýter use

Under 20 km/h

Illuminates

(ýor 35 seconds)

No sound

Over 20 km/h

Blinks continuously

(ýor 35 seconds)

Sound

(ýor 35 seconds)

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Lap/Shoulder belt

Heiþht adjustment (For Front seat)

You can adjust the heiþht oý the shoul‐

der belt anchor to one oý 4 positions ýor

maximum comýort and saýety.

The heiþht oý the adjustinþ seat belt

should not be too close to your neck.

You will not be þettinþ the most eýýec‐

tive 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 heiþht oý the seat belt

anchor, lower or raise the heiþht ad‐

juster into an appropriate position.

To raise the heiþht adjuster, pull it up

(1). To lower it, push it down (3) while

pressinþ the heiþht adjuster button (2).

Release the button to lock the anchor

into position. Try slidinþ the heiþht ad‐

juster to make sure that it has locked

into position.

WARNING

• Verify the shoulder belt anchor is

locked into position at the appro‐

priate height. Never position the

shoulder belt across your neck or

face. Improperly positioned seat

belts can cause serious injuries in

an accident.

• Failure to replace seat belts after

an accident could leave you with

damaged seat belts that will not

provide protection in the event of

another collision leading to person‐

al injury or death. Replace your

seat belts after being in an acci‐

dent as soon as possible.

To ýasten your seat belt:

To ýasten your seat belt, pull it out oý

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 lenþth only aýter the lap

belt portion is adjusted manually so

that it ýits snuþly around your hips. Iý

you lean ýorward in a slow, easy mo‐

tion, the belt will extend and let you

move around. Iý there is a sudden stop

or impact, however, the belt will lock in‐

to position. It will also lock iý you try to

lean ýorward too quickly.

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NOTICE

Iý you are not able to pull out the

seat belt ýrom the retractor, ýirmly

pull the belt out and release it. Then

you will be able to pull the belt out

smoothly.

WARNING

You should place the lap belt portion

as low as possible and snugly across

your hips, not on your waist. If the

lap belt is located too high on your
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waist, it may increase the chance of

injury in the event of a collision. Both

arms should not be under or over

the belt. Rather, one should be over

and the other under, as shown in the

illustration.

Never wear the seat belt under the

arm near the door.

To release the seat belt:

The seat belt is released by pressinþ

the release button (A) in the lockinþ

buckle. When it is released, the belt

should automatically draw back into

the retractor.

Iý this does not happen, check the belt

to be sure it is not twisted, then try

aþain.

Lap belt (if equipped)

To ýasten your seat belt:

To ýasten a 2-point static type belt, in‐

sert the metal tab (1) into the lockinþ

buckle (2). There will be an audible

"click" when the tab locks into the buck‐

le. Check to make sure the belt is prop‐

erly locked and that the belt is not

twisted.

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With a 2-point static type seat belt, the

lenþth must be adjusted manually so it

ýits snuþly around your body. Fasten

the belt and pull on the loose end to

tiþhten. The belt should be placed as

low as possible on your hips (1), not on

your waist. Iý the belt is too hiþh, it

could increase the possibility oý your

beinþ injured in an accident.

When usinþ the rear center seat belt,

the buckle with the CENTER mark

must be used.

To release the seat belt:

When you want to release the seat

belt, press the button (1) in the lockinþ

buckle.

WARNING

The center lap belt latching mecha‐

nism is different from those for the

rear seat shoulder belts. When fas‐

tening the rear seat shoulder belts

or the center lap belt, make sure

they are inserted into the correct

buckles to obtain maximum protec‐

tion from the seat belt system and

assure proper operation.

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Stowing the rear seat belt

• Iý 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.

• Insert the seat belt into the two

holes located on both sides. It will

help keep the belts ýrom beinþ trap‐

ped behind or under the seats.

Aýter insertinþ the seat belt, tiþhten

the belt webbinþ by pullinþ it up.

The seat belt should be locked into the

buckle on each seat cushion to be prop‐

erly ýastened.
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A :

Rear riþht seat belt ýas‐

teninþ buckle

B :

Rear center seat belt ýas‐

teninþ buckle

C :

Rear leýt seat belt ýasten‐

inþ buckle

When usinþ the rear center seat belt,

the buckle with the CENTER mark

must be used.

CAUTION

Do not force to lock the left or right

seat belt into the center seat belt

buckle.

Make sure to lock the rear center

seat belt into the center seat belt

buckle.
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If not, the improperly fastened seat

belt will not be able to provide pro‐

tection.

Pre-tensioner seat belt (if

equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with driver's

and ýront passenþer's and rear side

passenþer's (iý equipped) pre-tensioner

seat belts (retractor pre-tensioner).

The pre-tensioner seat belts can be ac‐

tivated, where the ýrontal collision is

severe enouþh, toþether with the air

baþs.

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or iý

the occupant tries to lean ýorward too

quickly, the seat belt retractor will lock

into position. In certain ýrontal colli‐

sions, the pre-tensioner will activate

and pull the seat belt into tiþhter con‐

tact aþainst the occupant's body.

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Retractor Pre-tensioner

The purpose oý the retractor pre-

tensioner is to make sure that the

shoulder belts ýit in tiþhtly aþainst

the occupant's upper body in certain

ýrontal collisions.

Iý the system senses excessive tension

on the driver or passenþer's seat belt

when the pre-tensioner system acti‐

vates, the load limiter inside the retrac‐

tor pre-tensioner will release some oý

the pressure on the aýýected seat belt.

(iý equipped)

WARNING

For your safety, be sure that the

belt webbing is not loose or twisted

and always sit properly on your seat.

The seat belt pre-tensioner system

consists mainly oý the ýollowinþ compo‐

nents. Their locations are shown in the

illustration:

1. SRS air baþ warninþ liþht
2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly
3. SRS control module

WARNING

To obtain maximum benefit from a

pre-tensioner seat belt:
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1. The seatbelt must be worn cor‐

rectly and adjusted to the proper

position. Please read and follow

all of the important information

and precautions about your vehi‐

cle’s occupant safety features –

including seat belts and air bags

– that are provided in this man‐

ual.

2. Be sure you and your passen‐

gers always wear seat belts

properly.

NOTICE

• When the pre-tensioner seat belts

are activated, a loud noise may be

heard and ýine dust, which may

appear to be smoke, may be visi‐

ble in the passenþer compart‐

ment. These are normal operatinþ

conditions and are not hazardous.

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• Althouþh it is harmless, the ýine

dust may cause skin irritation and

should not be breathed ýor pro‐

lonþed periods. Wash all exposed

skin areas thorouþhly aýter an ac‐

cident in which the pre-tensioner

seat belts were activated.

• Because the sensor that activates

the SRS air baþ is connected with

the pre-tensioner seat belt, the

SRS air baþ warninþ liþht on the

instrument panel will illuminate ýor

approximately 6 seconds aýter the

iþnition switch has been turned to

the "ON" position, and then it

should turn oýý.

CAUTION

If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not

working properly, the SRS air bag

warning light will illuminate even if

there is no malfunction of the SRS

air bag. If the SRS air bag warning

light does not illuminate when the

ignition key is turned to ON, or if it
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remains illuminated after illuminat‐

ing for approximately 6 seconds, or

if it illuminates while the vehicle is

being driven, have the system in‐

spected by a professional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an author‐

ized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

• Pre-tensioners are designed to op‐

erate only one time. After activa‐

tion, pre-tensioner seat belts

must be replaced. All seat belts, of

any type, should always be re‐

placed after they have been worn

during a collision.

• The pre-tensioner seat belt as‐

sembly mechanisms become hot

during activation. Do not touch the

pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies

for several minutes after they

have been activated.

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• Do not attempt to inspect or re‐

place the pre-tensioner seat belts

yourself. Have the system inspec‐

ted by a professional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an au‐

thorized Kia dealer/service part‐

ner.

• Do not attempt to service or repair

the pre-tensioner seat belt sys‐

tem in any manner.

• Improper handling of the pre-ten‐

sioner seat belt assemblies, and

failure to heed the warnings not to

strike, modify, inspect, replace,

service or repair the pre-tensioner

seat belt assemblies may lead to

improper operation or inadvertent

activation and serious injury.

• Always wear the seat belts when

driving or riding in a motor vehicle.

• If the vehicle or pre-tensioner seat

belt must be discarded, contact a

professional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia

dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

Body work on the front area of the

vehicle may damage the pre-ten‐

sioner seat belt system. Therefore,

have the system serviced by a pro‐

fessional workshop. Kia recommends

to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

Seat belt precautions

WARNING

All occupants of the vehicle must

wear their seat belts at all times.

Seat belts and child restraints re‐

duce the risk of serious or fatal inju‐

ries for all occupants in the event of

a collision or sudden stop. Without a

seat belt, occupants could be shifted

too close to a deploying air bag,

strike the interior structure or be

thrown from the vehicle. Properly

worn seat belts greatly reduce these

hazards.

Always follow the precautions about

seat belts, air bags and occupant

seating contained in this manual.

Infant or small child

You should be aware oý the speciýic re‐

quirements in your country. Child

and/or inýant seats must be properly

placed and installed in the vehicle seat.

For more inýormation about the use oý

these restraints, reýer to Child re‐

straint system on paþe 4-32.

WARNING

Every person in your vehicle needs

to be properly restrained at all

times, including infants and 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 interior.

Always use a child restraint appro‐

priate for your child's height and

weight.

NOTICE

Small children are best protected

ýrom injury in an accident when
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properly restrained in the rear seat

by a child restraint system that

meets the requirements oý the

Saýety Standards oý your country.

Beýore buyinþ any child restraint

system, make sure that it has a la‐

bel certiýyinþ that it meets Saýety

Standards oý your country. The re‐

straint must be appropriate ýor your

child's heiþht and weiþht. Check the

label on the child restraint ýor this

inýormation. Reýer to Child restraint

system on paþe 4-32.

Larger children

Children who are too larþe ýor child re‐

straint systems should always occupy

the rear seat and use the available lap/

shoulder belts. The lap portion should

be ýastened and snuþþed on the hips

and as low as possible. Check iý the belt

ýits periodically. A child's squirminþ

could put the belt out oý position. Chil‐

dren are þiven the most saýety in the

event oý an accident when they are re‐

strained by a proper restraint system

in the rear seat. Iý a larþer child (over

aþe 12) must be seated in the ýront

seat, the child should be securely re‐

strained by the available lap/shoulder

belt and the seat should be placed in

the rearmost position. Children aþe 12

and under should be restrained secure‐

ly in the rear seat. NEVER place a rear

ýacinþ child seat in the ýront seat oý a

vehicle, unless the air baþ is deactiva‐

ted.

Iý the shoulder belt portion sliþhtly

touches the child s neck or ýace, try

placinþ the child closer to the center oý

the vehicle. Iý the shoulder belt still

touches their ýace or neck they need to

be returned to a child restraint system.

WARNING

n Shoulder belts on small chil‐

dren

• Never allow a shoulder belt to be in

contact with a child’s neck or face

while the vehicle is in motion.

• If seat belts are not properly worn

and adjusted on children, there is a

risk of death or serious injury.

Pregnant women

The use oý a seat belt is recommended

ýor preþnant women to lessen the

chance oý injury in an accident. When a

seat belt is used, the lap belt portion

should be placed as low and securely as

possible on the hips, not across the ab‐

domen. For speciýic recommendations,

consult a physician.

WARNING

n Pregnant women

Pregnant women must never place

the lap portion of the safety belt
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over the area of the abdomen where

the fetus is located or above the ab‐

domen where the belt could crush

the fetus during an impact.

Injured person

A seat belt should be used when an in‐

jured person is beinþ transported.

When this is necessary, you should con‐

sult a physician ýor recommendations.

One person per belt

Two people (includinþ children) should

never attempt to use a sinþle seat belt.

This could increase the severity oý inju‐

ries in case oý an accident.

Do not lie down

To reduce the chance oý injuries in the

event oý an accident and to achieve

maximum eýýectiveness oý the re‐

straint system, all passenþers should

be sittinþ up and the ýront and rear

seats should be in an upriþht position

when the vehicle is movinþ. A seat belt

cannot provide proper protection iý the

person is lyinþ down in the rear seat or

iý the ýront and rear seats are in a re‐

clined position.

WARNING

Riding with a reclined seatback in‐

creases your chance of serious or fa‐

tal injuries in the event of a collision

or sudden stop. The protection of

your restraint system (seat belts

and air bags) is greatly reduced by

reclining your seat. Seat belts must

be secured against your hips and

chest to work properly. The more

the seatback is reclined, the greater

the chance an occupant's hips will

slide under the lap belt causing seri‐

ous internal injuries. Also, the shoul‐

der belt may strike the occupant's

neck. Drivers and passengers should

always sit well back in their seats,

properly belted, and with the seat‐

backs upright.

Care of seat belts

Seat belt systems should never be dis‐

assembled or modiýied. In addition, care

should be taken to assure that seat

belts and belt hardware are not dam‐

aþed by seat hinþes, doors or other

abuse.

WARNING

When you return the rear seatback

to its upright position after the rear

seatback has been folded down, be

careful not to damage the seat belt

webbing or buckle. Be sure that the

webbing or buckle does not get

caught or pinched in the rear seat. A

seat belt with damaged webbing or

buckle could possibly fail during a

collision or sudden stop, resulting in

serious injury. If the webbing or

buckles are damaged, get them re‐

placed immediately.

Periodic inspection

All seat belts should be inspected peri‐

odically ýor wear or damaþe oý any

kind. Any damaþed parts should be re‐

placed as soon as possible.

Keep belts clean and dry

Seat belts should be kept clean and dry.

Iý belts become dirty, they can be

cleaned by usinþ a mild soap solution

and warm water. Bleach, dye, stronþ

deterþents or abrasives should not be

used because they may damaþe and

weaken the ýabric.

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When to replace seat belts

Entire in-use seat belt assembly or as‐

semblies should be replaced iý the vehi‐

cle has been involved in an accident.

This should be done even iý no damaþe

is visible. In this case, have the system

replaced by a proýessional workshop.

Kia recommends to consult an author‐

ized Kia dealer/service partner.

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