Kia PICANTO 2023 Manual page 35

Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING
After folding the rear seat, unless the
driver's position is properly set accord-
ing to the driver's physical figure, do not
fold the rear seat. It may increase body
injuries in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING
When you return the rear seatback to its
upright position after being folded
down:
Be careful not to damage the seat belt
webbing or buckle. Do not allow the seat
belt webbing or buckle to get caught or
pinched in the rear seat. Ensure that the
seatback is completely locked into its
upright position by pushing on the top of
the seatback. Otherwise, in an accident
or sudden stop, the seat could fold down
and allow cargo enter the passenger
compartment, which could result in seri-
ous injury or death.
CAUTION
Damaging rear seat belt buckles
When you fold the rear seatback, insert
the buckle between the rear seatback
and cushion. Doing so can prevent the
buckle from being damaged by the rear
seatback.
CAUTION
Rear seat belts
When returning the rear seatbacks to
the upright position, remember to return
the rear shoulder belts to their proper
position.
WARNING
Cargo
Cargo should always be secured, to pre-
vent injury to the vehicle occupants, in
case of a sudden stop or a collision. Do
not place objects in the rear seats, since
they cannot be properly secured and
may hit the front seat occupants in a col-
lision.
WARNING
Cargo loading
Make sure the engine is off, the auto-
matic transmission is in P (Park) or the
automated manual transmission is in
N(Neutral) or the manual transmission is
in 1st, and the parking brake is securely
applied whenever loading or unloading
cargo. Failure to take these steps may
allow the vehicle to move if the shift
lever is inadvertently moved to another
position.
Seats
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