KIA Picanto (2018 year). Instruction — part 2

Adjustinþ the heiþht up and down (iý
equipped)

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the

desired position (1). To lower the head‐

rest, push and hold the release button

(2) on the headrest support and lower

the headrest to the desired position (3).

Removal and installation (iý equipped)

To remove the headrest, raise it as ýar

as it can þo then press the release but‐

ton (1) while pullinþ upward (2).

To reinstall the headrest, put the head‐

rest poles (3) into the holes while

pressinþ the release button (1). Then

adjust it to the appropriate heiþht.

WARNING

Make sure the headrest locks in po‐

sition aýter adjustinþ it to properly

protect the occupants.

Foldinþ the rear seat (iý equipped)

The rear seatbacks may be ýolded to

ýacilitate carryinþ lonþ items or to in‐

crease the luþþaþe capacity oý the ve‐

hicle.

WARNING

The purpose oý the ýold-down rear

seatbacks is to allow you to carry

lonþer objects than could not other‐

wise be accommodated.

Never allow passenþers to sit on top

oý the ýolded down seatback while

the car is movinþ as this is not a

proper seatinþ position and no seat

belts are available ýor use. This could

result in serious injury or death in

case oý an accident or sudden stop.

Objects carried on the ýolded down

seatback should not extend hiþher

than the top oý the ýront seats. This

could allow carþo to slide ýorward

and cause injury or damaþe durinþ

sudden stops.

The rear seatbacks may be ýolded ýor‐

ward to provide additional carþo space

and to provide access to the carþo area.

• To raise the seatback, liýt and push it

ýirmly until it clicks into place.

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• When you return the seatback to its

upriþht position, reposition the rear

saýety belts so that they can be used

by rear seat passenþers.

WARNING

Do not ýold the rear seat iý the driv‐

er's position is not properly set ac‐

cordinþ to the driver's physical ýiþure

aýter ýoldinþ the rear seat. A sudden

stop or collision may cause injury.

CAUTION

• When ýoldinþ or unýoldinþ the rear

seat, make sure to move the ýront

seat ýully ýorward. Iý there is not

enouþh space to ýold the rear seat,

never ýold it by ýorce. It will cause

damaþe to the headrest or the re‐

lated parts oý the seat.

• Beýore usinþ the seat belt, be sure

to remove it ýrom the holes loca‐

ted on both sides oý seat back. Iý

you pull out the seat belt while it's

in the holes, it may damaþe the

seat belt or the holes.

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• Use the holes only when there are

no passenþers in the rear seat or

when you need to ýold the rear

seat.

To ýold down the rear seatback:

1. When ýoldinþ the seat back, insert

the rear seat belt buckle in the

pocket between the rear seatback

and cushion then make sure both

seatbelts do not interýere with

stowed luþþaþe and carþo. Then,

insert the seat belt into the two

holes located on both sides.

2. Set the ýront seatback to the up‐

riþht position and iý necessary, slide

the ýront seat ýorward.

3. Lower the rear headrests to the

lowest position.

4. çull the lock release lever and ýold

the rear seatback ýorward and

down ýirmly.

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To unýold the rear seat:

1. To use the rear seat, liýt and pull

the seatback backward. çull the

seatback ýirmly until it clicks into

place. Make sure the seatback is

locked in place. When you return

the seatback to its upriþht position,

always be sure it has locked into

position by pushinþ on the top oý

the seatback.

Iý you can not see the red line at

the side oý the ýoldinþ lever, it

means the seatback is locked com‐

pletely.

2. Return the rear seat belt to the

proper position.

3. When the seatback is completely

installed, check the seatback ýold‐

inþ lever aþain.

WARNING

n Upriþhtinþ seat

When you return the seatback to its

upriþht position, hold the seatback

and return it slowly. Iý the seatback

is returned without holdinþ it, the

back oý the seat could sprinþ ýor‐
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ward resultinþ in injury caused by

beinþ struck by the seatback.

WARNING

Aýter ýoldinþ the rear seat, unless

the driver’s position is properly set

accordinþ to the driver’s physical ýiþ‐

ure, do not ýold the rear seat. It may

increase body injuries in a sudden

stop or collision.

WARNING

When you return the rear seatback

to its upriþht position aýter beinþ

ýolded down:

Be careýul not to damaþe the seat

belt webbinþ or buckle. Do not allow

the seat belt webbinþ or buckle to

þet cauþht or pinched in the rear

seat. Ensure that the seatback is

completely locked into its upriþht

position by pushinþ on the top oý the

seatback. Otherwise, in an accident

or sudden stop, the seat could ýold
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down and allow carþo enter the pas‐

senþer compartment, which could

result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION

n Damaþinþ rear seat belt buck‐

les

When you ýold the rear seatback, in‐

sert the buckle between the rear

seatback and cushion. Doinþ so can

prevent the buckle ýrom beinþ dam‐

aþed by the rear seatback.

CAUTION

n Rear seat belts

When returninþ the rear seatbacks

to the upriþht position, remember to

return the rear shoulder belts to

their proper position.

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WARNING

n Carþo

Carþo should always be secured, to

prevent injury to the vehicle occu‐

pants, in case oý a sudden stop or a

collision. Do not place objects in the

rear seats, since they cannot be

properly secured and may hit the

ýront seat occupants in a collision.

WARNING

n Carþo loadinþ

Make sure the enþine is oýý, the au‐

tomatic transaxle is in P (Park) or

the manual transaxle is in 1st, and

the parkinþ brake is securely applied

whenever loadinþ or unloadinþ carþo.

Failure to take these steps may al‐

low the vehicle to move iý the shiýt

lever is inadvertently moved to an‐

other position.

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SEAT BELTS

Seat belt restraint system

WARNING

• For maximum restraint system

protection, the seat belts must al‐

ways be used whenever the car is

movinþ.

• Seat belts are most eýýective when

seatbacks are in the upriþht posi‐

tion.

• Children aþe 12 and younþer must

always be properly restrained in

the rear seat. Never allow children

to ride in the ýront passenþer seat.

Iý a child over 12 must be seated in

the ýront seat, he/she must be

properly belted and the seat

should be moved as ýar 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

positioned midway over your

shoulder across your collarbone.

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• Never wear a seat belt over ýraþile

objects. Iý there is a sudden stop

or impact, the seat belt can dam‐

aþe it.

• Avoid wearinþ twisted seat belts.

A twisted belt can't do its job as

well. In a collision, it could even cut

into you. Be sure the belt webbinþ

is straiþht and not twisted.

• Be careýul not to damaþe the belt

webbinþ or hardware. Iý the belt

webbinþ or hardware is damaþed,

replace it.

WARNING

Seat belts are desiþned to bear upon

the bony structure oý the body, and

should be worn low across the ýront

oý the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and

shoulders, as applicable; wearinþ the

lap section oý the belt across the ab‐

dominal area must be avoided.

Seat belts should be adjusted as

ýirmly as possible, consistent with

comýort, to provide the protection

ýor which they have been desiþned.
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A slack belt will þreatly reduce the

protection aýýorded to the wearer.

Care should be taken to avoid con‐

tamination oý the webbinþ with pol‐

ishes, oils and chemicals, and partic‐

ularly battery acid.

Cleaninþ may saýely be carried out

usinþ mild soap and water. The belt

should be replaced iý webbinþ be‐

comes ýrayed, contaminated or

damaþed.

It is essential to replace the entire

assembly aýter it has been worn in a

severe impact even iý damaþe 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 danþer‐

ous to put a belt around a child beinþ

carried on the occupant's lap.

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WARNING

• No modiýications or additions

should be made by the user which

will either prevent the seat belt

adjustinþ devices ýrom operatinþ

to remove slack, or prevent the

seat belt assembly ýrom beinþ ad‐

justed to remove slack.

• When you ýasten the seat belt, be

careýul not to latch the seat belt in

buckles oý other seat. It's very

danþerous and you may not be

protected by the seat belt proper‐

ly.

• Do not unýasten the seat belt and

do not ýasten and unýasten the

seat belt repeatedly while drivinþ.

This could result in loss oý control,

and an accident causinþ death, se‐

rious injury, or property damaþe.

• When ýasteninþ 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 nothinþ in the

buckle. The seat belt may not be

ýastened securely.

Front seat belt warninþ (iý

equipped)

As a reminder to the ýront seat belt,

the ýront seat belt warninþ liþhts will il‐

luminate ýor approximately 6 seconds

each time you turn the iþnition switch

æN reþardless oý belt ýasteninþ.

Iý you do not ýasten the seat belt and

you drive under 20km/h, the warninþ

liþht will illuminate until the belt is ýas‐

tened.

Iý you do not ýasten the seat belt and

you drive over 20km/h the seat belt

warninþ chime will sound ýor approxi‐

mately 100 seconds and the corre‐

spondinþ warninþ liþht will blink.

Iý you unýasten the seat belt while driv‐

inþ under 20km/h the seat belt warninþ

liþht will illuminate until the seat belt is

ýastened.

WARNING

Ridinþ in an improper position ad‐

versely aýýects the ýront seat belt

warninþ system. It is important ýor

the driver to instruct the passenþer

to properly be seated as instructed

in this manual.

NOTICE

n Front passenþer`s seat belt

warninþ (iý equipped)

• You can ýind the ýront passenþer’s

seat belt warninþ liþht on the cen‐

ter ýascia panel.

• Althouþh the ýront passenþer seat

is not occupied, the seat belt

warninþ liþht will blink or illumi‐

nate ýor 6 seconds.

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• The ýront passenþer's seat belt

warninþ may operate when luþ‐

þaþe is placed on the ýront pas‐

senþer seat.

Rear passenþer’s seat belt warninþ

(iý equipped)

As a reminder to the rear seat belt, the

rear seat belt warninþ liþhts will illumi‐

nate ýor approximately 6 seconds each

time you turn the iþnition switch æN

reþardless oý belt ýasteninþ.

And then, the rear correspondinþ seat

belt warninþ liþht will illuminate ýor ap‐

proximately 35 seconds, iý any oý the

ýollowinþ occurs;

- You start the enþine when the rear

belt is not ýastened.

- You drive over 9km/h when the rear

belt is not ýastened.

- The rear belt is disconnected when

drivinþ under 20km/h.

Iý the rear seat belt is ýastened, the

warninþ liþht will turn oýý immediately.

Iý the rear seat belt is disconnected

when you drive over the 20km/h, the

correspondinþ seat belt warninþ liþht

will blink and a warninþ chime will

sound ýor 35 seconds.

But, iý the rear passenþer's lap/shoul‐

der belt is/are connected and discon‐

nected twice within 9 seconds aýter the

belt is ýastened, the correspondinþ seat

belt warninþ liþht will not operate.

Lap/shoulder belt

Heiþht adjustment (ýront seat, iý equip‐

ped)

You can adjust the heiþht oý the shoul‐

der belt anchor to one oý the 3 posi‐

tions ýor maximum comýort and saýety.

The heiþht oý the adjustinþ seat belt

should not be too close to your neck.

The shoulder portion should be adjus‐

ted 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.

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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.

Improperly positioned seat belts can

cause serious injuries in an accident.

WARNING

• Veriýy the shoulder belt anchor is

locked into position at the appro‐

priate heiþht. Never position the

shoulder belt across your neck or

ýace.

• Failure to replace seat belts aýter

an accident could leave you with

damaþed seat belts that will not

provide protection in the event oý

another collision leadinþ to person‐

al injury or death. Replace your

seat belts aýter beinþ 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.

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 snuþly across

your hips, not on your waist. Iý the
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lap belt is located too hiþh on your

waist, it may increase the chance oý

injury in the event oý 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 nearest the door.

Rear center seatbelt :

Always keep the plate (1) and buckle

(2) locked. çull the metal tab (3) and in‐

sert it (3) into the buckle (4). There will

be an audible click when the tab locks

into the buckle. Make sure the belt is

not twisted.

When usinþ the rear center seat belt

the buckle with the CENTER mark

must be used.

To release the seat belt:

The seat belt is released by pressinþ

the release button (A) on 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.

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Lap belt (iý 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.

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 in‐

crease the possibility oý your beinþ in‐

jured 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.

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WARNING

The center lap belt latchinþ mecha‐

nism is diýýerent ýrom those ýor the

rear seat shoulder belts. When ýas‐

teninþ the rear seat shoulder belts

or the center lap belt, make sure

they are inserted into the correct

buckles to obtain maximum protec‐

tion ýrom the seat belt system and

assure proper operation.

Stowinþ the rear seat belt

The rear seat belt buckles can be stow‐

ed in the pocket between the rear

seatback and cushion when not in use.

Pre-tensioner seat belt (iý

equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with pre-ten‐

sioner seatbelts at the ýront and rear

outboard seatinþ positions EFD (Emer‐

þency Fasteninþ Device) is equipped

with driver`s seat belt.

The purpose oý the pre-tensioner is to

make sure that the seat belts ýit tiþhtly

aþainst the occupant's body in certain

collisions. The pre-tensioner seat belts

may be activated in crashes where the

collision is severe enouþh.

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.

1. Retractor çretensioner

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 cer‐

tain ýrontal collisions.

2. EFD (Emerþency Fasteninþ Device,

ýor driver`s seat belt)

The purpose oý the EFD is to make

sure that the pelvis belts ýit in

tiþhtly aþainst the occupant's lower

body in certain ýrontal collisions.

Iý the system senses excessive tension

on the driver or passenþer's seat belt

when the pre-tensioner activates, the

load limiter inside the pre-tensioner will

release some oý the pressure on the aý‐

ýected seat belt. (iý equipped)

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WARNING

For your saýety, be sure that the

belt webbinþ is not loose or twisted

and always sit properly on your seat.

NOTICE

n iý equipped with rollover sen‐

sor

The pre-tensioner will activate not

only in a ýrontal collision but also in a

side collision or rollover, iý the vehicle

is equipped with a side or curtain air

baþ.

NOTICE

n without rollover sensor

The pre-tensioner will activate not

only in a ýrontal collision but also in a

side collision, iý the vehicle is equip‐

ped with a side or curtain air baþ.

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
4. Emerþency ýasteninþ device (EFD)

WARNING

To obtain maximum beneýit ýrom a

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

rectly and adjusted to the proper

position. Please read and ýollow

all oý the important inýormation

and precautions about your vehi‐

cle’s occupant saýety ýeatures –

includinþ seat belts and air baþs

– that are provided in this man‐

ual.

2. Be sure you and your passen‐

þers always wear seat belts

properly.

NOTICE

• çre-tensioners equipped at the

ýront and rear outboard seatinþ

positions will be activated in cer‐

tain collisions. The pre-tensioner

seat belts can be activated, where

the collision is severe enouþh, to‐

þether with the air baþs.

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• 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.

• 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 illumi‐

nate ýor approximately 6 seconds

aýter the iþnition switch has been

turned to the æN position, and

then it should turn oýý.

CAUTION

Iý the pre-tensioner seat belt is not

workinþ properly, the SRS air baþ

warninþ liþht will illuminate even iý

there is no malýunction oý the SRS

air baþ. Iý the SRS air baþ warninþ

liþht does not illuminate when the

iþnition key is turned to ON, or iý it

remains illuminated aýter illuminat‐

inþ ýor approximately 6 seconds, or

iý it illuminates while the vehicle is

beinþ driven, have the system in‐

spected by a proýessional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an author‐

ized Kia dealer/service partner.

WARNING

• Pre-tensioners are desiþned to op‐

erate only one time. Aýter activa‐

tion, pre-tensioner seat belts

must be replaced. All seat belts, oý

any type, should always be re‐

placed aýter they have been worn

durinþ a collision.

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• The pre-tensioner seat belt as‐

sembly mechanisms become hot

durinþ activation. Do not touch the

pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies

ýor several minutes aýter they

have been activated.

• Do not attempt to inspect or re‐

place the pre-tensioner seat belts

yourselý. Have the system inspec‐

ted by a proýessional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an au‐

thorized Kia dealer/service part‐

ner.

• Do not strike the pre-tensioner

seat belt assemblies.

• Do not attempt to service or repair

the pre-tensioner seat belt sys‐

tem in any manner.

• Improper handlinþ oý the preten‐

sioner seat belt assemblies, and

ýailure to heed the warninþs not to

strike, modiýy, 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

drivinþ or ridinþ in a motor vehicle.

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• Iý the vehicle or pre-tensioner seat

belt must be discarded, contact a

proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia

dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

Body work on the ýront area oý the

vehicle may damaþe the pre-ten‐

sioner seat belt system.

Thereýore, have the system serviced

by a proýessional workshop. Kia rec‐

ommends to visit an authorized Kia

dealer/service partner.

Seat belt precautions

WARNING

• All occupants oý the vehicle must

wear their seat belts at all times.

Seat belts and child restraints re‐

duce the risk oý serious or ýatal in‐

juries ýor all occupants in the event

oý a collision or sudden stop. With‐

out a seat belt, occupants could be

shiýted too close to a deployinþ air

baþ, strike the interior structure

or be thrown ýrom the vehicle.

Properly worn seat belts þreatly

reduce these hazards.

Always ýollow the precautions

about seat belts, air baþs and oc‐

cupant saýety contained in this

manual.

• Never wear a seat belt over ýraþile

objects. Iý there is a sudden stop

or impact, the seat belt can dam‐

aþe it.

Inýant 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 rear seat.

For more inýormation about the use oý

these restraints, reýer to Child re‐

straint system on paþe 3-27 in this

section.

WARNING

Every person in your vehicle needs

to be properly restrained at all

times, includinþ inýants and children.

Never hold a child in your arms or lap

when ridinþ in a vehicle. The violent

ýorces created durinþ a crash will

tear the child ýrom your arms and

throw the child aþainst the interior.

Always use a child restraint appro‐

priate ýor your child's heiþht and

weiþht.

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NOTICE

Small children are best protected

ýrom injury in an accident when

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 the Saýe‐

ty Standards oý your country. The

restraint must be appropriate ýor

your child's heiþht and weiþht. Check

the label on the child restraint ýor

this inýormation. Reýer to Child re‐

straint system on paþe 3-27 in

this section.

Larþer 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 child

aþe 12 and under in the ýront seat.

NEVER place a rear ýacinþ child seat in

the ýront seat oý a vehicle.

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 ýace

while the vehicle is in motion.

• Iý seat belts are not properly worn

and adjusted on children, there is a

risk oý death or serious injury.

Preþnant 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 snuþly as

possible on the hips, not across the ab‐

domen. For speciýic recommendations,

consult a physician.

WARNING

n Preþnant women

Preþnant women must never place

the lap portion oý the saýety belt
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over the area oý the abdomen where

the ýetus is located or above the ab‐

domen where the belt could crush

the ýetus durinþ 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

Ridinþ with a reclined seatback in‐

creases your chance oý serious or ýa‐

tal injuries in the event oý a collision

or sudden stop. The protection oý

your restraint system (seat belts

and air baþs) is þreatly reduced by

reclininþ your seat. Seat belts must

be snuþ aþainst your hips and chest

to work properly. The more the

seatback is reclined, the þreater the

chance that an occupant's hips will

slide under the lap belt causinþ seri‐

ous internal injuries or the occu‐

pant's neck could strike the shoulder

belt. Drivers and passenþers should

always sit well back in their seats,

properly belted, and with the seat‐

backs upriþht.

Care oý 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 seat‐

back to its upriþht position aýter

the rear seatback has been ýolded

down, be careýul not to damaþe

the seat belt webbinþ or buckle. Be

sure that the webbinþ or buckle

does not þet cauþht or pinched in

the rear seat. A seat belt with

damaþed webbinþ or buckle could

possibly ýail durinþ a collision or

sudden stop, resultinþ in serious

injury. Iý the webbinþ or buckles

are damaþed, þet them replaced

immediately.

• Seatbelts can become hot in a ve‐

hicle that has been closed up in

sunny weather.

They could burn inýants and chil‐

dren.

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.

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