Kia CERATO 2018 Owner's Manual page 42

Safety features of your vehicle
The height of the adjusting 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 height of the seat belt
anchor, lower or raise the height ad‐
juster 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 ad‐
juster to make sure that it has locked
into position.
Improperly positioned seat belts can
cause serious injuries in an accident.
WARNING
• Verify that the shoulder belt an‐
chor is locked into position at the
appropriate height. Never position
the shoulder belt across your neck
or face.
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• 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.
WARNING
You should place the lap belt portion
as low as possible and snugly across
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your hips, not on your waist. If the
lap belt is located too high on your
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 that is near the door.
When using the rear center seat belt,
the buckle with the CENTER
must be used. (if equipped)
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