Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 84

When using the rear center seat belt
the buckle with the CENTER
must be used.
WARNING
Always have the metal tab (1) inser‐
ted into the buckle (2).
NOTICE
If you are not able to pull out the
safety belt from the retractor, firm‐
ly pull the belt out and release it. Af‐
ter release, you will be able to pull
the belt out smoothly.
To release the seat belt:
mark
The seat belt is released by pressing
the release button (A) in the locking
buckle. When it is released, the belt
should automatically draw back into
the retractor.
If this does not happen, check the belt
to be sure it is not twisted, then try
again.
Pre-tensioner seat belt
OUM036100L
Your vehicle is equipped with driver's
and front passenger's pre-tensioner
seat belts (retractor pretensioner).
The pre-tensioner seat belts can be ac‐
tivated, where the frontal collision is
severe enough, together with the air
bags.
When the vehicle stops suddenly, or if
the occupant tries to lean forward too
quickly, the seat belt retractor will lock
into position. In certain frontal colli‐
sions, the pre-tensioner will activate
and pull the seat belt into tighter con‐
tact against the occupant's body.
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