Proper Use And Care Of The Safety Belt System; Stowing The Rear Safety Belt - Kia Sportage 2008 Owner's Manual

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Stowing the rear safety belt

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The rear safety belt buckles can be
stowed in the pocket between the
rear seatback and cushion when not
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in use.
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Proper use and care of the
safety belt system
To ensure that the safety belts pro-
vide the maximum protection, please
follow these instructions:
• Use the belts at all times - even on
short trips.
• If the safety belt is twisted, straight-
en it prior to use.
• Keep sharp edges and damaging
objects away from the belts.
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• Periodically inspect belt webbing,
anchors, buckles and all other
parts for signs of wear and dam-
age. Replace damaged, excessive-
ly worn or questionable parts
immediately.
• To clean the belt webbing, use a
mild soap solution recommended
for cleaning upholstery or carpets.
Follow the instructions provided
with the soap.
• Do not make modifications or addi-
tions to the safety belt.
• After wearing a safety belt, make
sure it fully retracts to the stowed
position. Do not allow the belt to
get caught in the door when you
close it.
WARNING -
Belt cleaning
Do not bleach or dye the web-
bing because this may weaken
the webbing fibers and allow
them to fail when restraining an
occupant in a collision.