Kia Sportage 2023 Manual page 40

Safety features of your vehicle
operating normally. Replace any belts
that are not functioning appropriately.
僅 Verify the shoulder belt anchor is
locked into position at the appropriate
height. Never position the shoulder
belt across your neck or face.
CAUTION
僅 Do not force to lock the left or right
seat belt into the centre seat belt
buckle. Make sure to lock the rear
centre seat belt into the centre seat
belt buckle. If not, the improperly fas-
tened seat belt will not be able to pro-
vide protection.
僅 When pulling out to wear the seat belt,
the tongue should be slowly pulled
out of the seat belt guide so that the
seat belt guide does not come off the
trim.
NOTICE
If you are not able to pull out the seat
belt from the retractor, firmly pull the
belt out and release it. Then you will be
able to pull the belt out smoothly.
Fastening and releasing the rear
centre seat belt (lap belt) - 2-
point static type belt (if
equipped)
Operation
1. To fasten a 2-point static type belt,
insert the metal tab (1) into the locking
buckle (2). There will be an audible
"click" when the tab locks into the
buckle.
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2. 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 length must be adjusted
manually so it fits snugly around your
body.
3. Fasten the belt and pull on the loose
end to tighten.
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4. The belt should be placed as low as
possible on your hips (1), not on your
waist. If the belt is too high, it could
increase the possibility of your being
injured in an accident.
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5. When using the rear centre seat belt,
the buckle with the "CENTER" mark
must be used.
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Seat belts