Kia Soul 2018 Owner's Manual page 46

Safety features of your vehicle
(Continued)
• Improper handling of the pre-
tensioner seat belt assemblies,
and failure to heed the warnings
not to strike, modify, inspect,
replace, service or repair the
pre-tensioner seat belt assem-
blies may lead to improper
operation or inadvertent activa-
tion and serious injury.
• Always wear the seat belts
when driving or riding in a
motor vehicle.
• If the vehicle or pre-tensioner
seat belt must be discarded,
contact a professional work-
shop. Kia recommends to visit
an authorised Kia dealer/serv-
ice partner.
• Body work on the front area of
the vehicle may damage the
pre-tensioner seat belt system.
Therefore, have the system
serviced by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorised Kia deal-
er/service partner.
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Seat belt precautions
WARNING
All occupants of the vehicle
must wear their seat belts at all
times. Seat belts and child
restraints reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injuries for all
occupants in the event of a col-
lision or sudden stop. Without a
seat belt, occupants could be
shifted too close to a deploying
air bag, strike the interior struc-
ture or be thrown from the vehi-
cle. Properly worn seat belts
greatly reduce these hazards.
Always follow the precautions
about seat belts, air bags and
occupant seat contained in this
manual.
Infant or small child
You should be aware of the specific
requirements in your country. Child
and/or infant seats must be properly
placed and installed in the rear seat.
For more information about the use
of these restraints, refer to "Child
restraint system" in this chapter.
WARNING
Every person in your vehicle
needs to be properly restrained
at all times, including infants
and children. Never hold a child
in your arms or lap when riding
in a vehicle. The violent forces
created during a crash will tear
the child from your arms and
throw the child against the inte-
rior. Always use a child restraint
appropriate for your child's
height and weight.