Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 121

Vehicle safety controls
TIP
There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle.
WARNING
僅 You should place the lap belt portion as low as possible and snugly across your hips, not
on your waist. If the lap belt is located too high on your waist, it may increase the chance
of injury in the event of a collision. Both arms should not be under or over the belt.
Rather, one should be over and the other under, as shown in the illustration. Never wear
the seat belt under the arm near the door.
僅 Prior to fastening the rear seat belts, ensure the latch matches the seat belt buckle.
Forcefully fastening the left or right seat belt to the center buckle can result in an
improper fastening scenario that will not protect you in an accident.
僅 After a collision, the seat belt system should be inspected to ensure it is operating nor-
mally. Replace any belts that are not functioning appropriately.
僅 Verify the shoulder belt anchor is locked into position at the appropriate height. Never
position the shoulder belt across your neck or face.
CAUTION
僅 Do NOT fold down the left portion of the rear seatback when the rear center seat belt is
buckled. ALWAYS UNBUCKLE the rear center seat belt before folding down the left por-
tion of the rear seatback. If the rear center seat belt is buckled when the left portion of
the rear seatback is folded down, distortion and damage to the top portion of the seat-
back and seat belt garnish may result, causing the seatback to lock into the folded down
position.
僅 Do not force to lock the left or right seat belt into the center seat belt buckle. Make sure
to lock the rear center seat belt into the center seat belt buckle. If not, the improperly
fastened seat belt will not be able to provide protection.
僅 When pulling out to wear the seat belt, the tongue should be slowly pulled out of the
seat belt guide so that the seat belt guide does not come off the trim.
NOTE
If you are not able to pull out the seat belt from the retractor, firmly pull the belt out and
release it. Then you will be able to pull the belt out smoothly.
Seat belts
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