Kia Telluride 2023 Owner's Manual page 51

Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING
僅 Pre-tensioners seat belts systems are
designed to operate only one time.
After activation, pre-tensioner seat
belts must be replaced. All seat belts
of any type should always be replaced
after they have been worn during a
collision.
僅 The pre-tensioner seat belt assembly
mechanisms become hot during acti-
vation. Do not touch the pre-tensioner
seat belt assemblies for several min-
utes after they have been activated.
僅 Do not attempt to inspect or replace
the pre-tensioner seat belts yourself.
Have the system inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
僅 Do not attempt to service or repair the
pre-tensioner seat belt system in any
manner.
僅 Improper handling of the pre-ten-
sioner seat belt assemblies, and fail-
ure to heed the warnings not to strike,
modify, inspect, replace, service or
repair the pre-tensioner seat belt
assemblies may lead to improper
operation or inadvertent activation
and serious injury.
僅 Always wear the seat belts when driv-
ing or riding in a motor vehicle.
僅 If the vehicle or pre-tensioner seat
belt must be discarded, contact a pro-
fessional workshop. Visit an autho-
rized Kia dealer.
僅 Body work on the front area of the
vehicle may damage the pre-ten-
sioner seat belt system. Therefore,
have the system serviced by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Seat belt precautions
Take the following precautions when
using seat belts.
Infant or small child
All 50 states have child restraint laws.
You should be aware of the specific
requirements in your state. 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 Sys-
tem (CRS)" on page 3-31.
NOTICE
Small children are best protected from
injury in an accident when properly
restrained in the rear seat by a Child
Restraint System that meets the require-
ments of the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS). Before buy-
ing any Child Restraint System, make
sure that it has label certifying that it
meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213. The restraint must be
appropriate for your child's height and
weight. Check the label on the child
restraint for this information. Refer to
"Child Restraint System (CRS)" on page
3-31.
Larger children
Children who are too large for Child
Restraint System should always occupy
the rear seat and use the available lap/
shoulder belts. The lap portion should be
fastened and snug on the hips as low as
possible. Check periodically to insure
that the belt fits. A child's squirming
could put the belt out of position. Chil-
dren are given the most safety in the
event of an accident when they are
restrained by a proper restraint system
in the rear seat. If a larger child (over age
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