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1. The seatbelt must be worn cor‐
rectly and adjusted to the proper
position. Please read and follow
all of the important information
and precautions about your vehi‐
cle's occupant safety features –
including seat belts and air bags
– that are provided in this man‐
ual.
2. Be sure you and your passen‐
gers always wear seat belts
properly.
NOTICE
• 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.
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• 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 illuminate ýor
approximately 6 seconds aýter the
iþnition switch has been turned to
the "ON" position, and then it
should turn oýý.
CAUTION
If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not
working properly, the SRS air bag
warning light will illuminate even if
there is no malfunction of the SRS
air bag. If the SRS air bag warning
light does not illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to ON, or if it
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remains illuminated after illuminat‐
ing for approximately 6 seconds, or
if it illuminates while the vehicle is
being driven, have the system in‐
spected by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an author‐
ized Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
• Pre-tensioners are designed to op‐
erate only one time. After activa‐
tion, pre-tensioner seat
must be replaced. All seat belts, of
any type, should always be re‐
placed after they have been worn
during a collision.
• The pre-tensioner seat belt as‐
sembly mechanisms become hot
during activation. Do not touch the
pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies
for several minutes after they
have been activated.
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