Kia Soul 2018 Owner's Manual page 49

Care of seat belts
Seat belt systems should never be
disassembled or modified. In addi-
tion, care should be taken to assure
that seat belts and belt hardware are
not damaged by seat hinges, doors
or other abuse.
WARNING
• When you return the rear seat-
back to its upright position
after the rear seatback was
folded down, be careful not to
damage the seat belt webbing
or buckle. Be sure that the
webbing or buckle does not
get caught or pinched in the
rear seat. A seat belt with dam-
aged webbing or buckle will
not be as strong and could
possibly fail during a collision
or sudden stop, resulting in
serious injury. If the webbing
or buckles are damaged, get
them replaced immediately.
• Seatbelts can become hot in a
vehicle that has been closed
up in sunny weather.
They could burn infants and
children.
Safety features of your vehicle
Periodic inspection
It is recommended that all seat belts
be inspected periodically for wear or
damage of any kind. Any damaged
parts should be replaced as soon as
possible.
Keep belts clean and dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and
dry. If belts become dirty, they can be
cleaned by using a mild soap solu-
tion and warm water. Bleach, dye,
strong detergents or abrasives
should not be used because they
may damage and weaken the fabric.
When to replace seat belts
Entire in-use seat belt assembly or
assemblies should be replaced if the
vehicle has been involved in an acci-
dent. This should be done even if no
damage is visible. In this case, have
the system replaced by a profession-
al workshop. Kia recommends to con-
sult an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
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