Kia Optima 2004 Owner's Manual page 34

• Do not strike the pre-tensioner
seat belt assemblies.
• Do not attempt to service or
repair the pre-tensioner seat
belt system in any manner.
• 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
pretensioner seat
assemblies may lead to improper
operation or inadvertent
activation and serious injury.
Always wear the seat belts
when driving or riding in a
motor vehicle.
SAFETY BELT RESTRAINT
SYSTEM
WARNING:
The driver and all passengers
should always use the safety belts
provided in order to minimize the
risk of severe bodily injury.
We strongly recommend that the driver
belt
and all passengers be properly restrained
at all times by using the safety belts
provided with the vehicle. Proper use of
the safety belts decreases the risk of
severe injury or death in accidents or
sudden stops.
Safety belts provide the best restraint
when:
• The seatback is upright.
• The occupant is sitting upright (not
slouched).
• The lap belt portion of the safety belt
is snug and low on the hips.
• The shoulder belt portion of the
safety belt is snug against the chest.
• The knees are straight forward.
To help you remember to fasten your
safety belt, a warning light may flashes
and a chime may sound.
See safety belt warning on page 4-24.
All seats, except the center rear seat
(Only General Market),
lap/shoulder belts.
The center rear seat has a lap/shoulder
belt.
have
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