Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 123

Vehicle safety controls
僅 Do not attempt to inspect or replace the Seat belt pre-tensioners yourself. Have the sys-
tem inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
僅 Do not attempt to service or repair the Seat belt pre-tensioner system in any manner.
僅 Improper handling of the Seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies, and failure to heed the
warnings not to strike, modify, inspect, replace, service or repair the Seat belt pre-ten-
sioner assemblies may lead to improper operation or inadvertent activation and serious
injury.
僅 Always wear the seat belts when driving or riding in a motor vehicle.
僅 If the vehicle or Seat belt pre-tensioner must be discarded, contact a professional work-
shop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
僅 Body work on the front area of the vehicle may damage the Seat belt pre-tensioner sys-
tem. Therefore, have the system serviced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
If the seat belt pre-tensioner is not working properly, the SRS air bag warning light will
appear even if there is no malfunction of the SRS air bag. If the SRS air bag warning light
does not appear when the vehicle is in ON position, or if it remains on after illuminating for
approximately 3~6 seconds, or if it appears while the vehicle is being driven, have the sys-
tem inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
NOTE
僅 The pre-tensioner will activate not only in a frontal collision but also in a side collision, if
the vehicle is equipped with a side or curtain air bag.
僅 When the Seat belt pret-ensioners are activated, a loud noise may be heard and fine
dust, which may appear to be smoke, may be visible in the passenger compartment.
These are normal operating conditions and are not hazardous.
僅 Although it is harmless, the fine dust may cause skin irritation and should not be
breathed for prolonged periods. Wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly after an acci-
dent in which the seat belt pre-tensioners were activated.
僅 Because the sensor that activates the SRS air bag is connected with the seat belt pre-
tensioner, the SRS air bag warning light on the instrument cluster will appear for
approximately 3~6 seconds after the EV button has been turned to the "ON" position,
and then it should turn off.
Care of seat belts
Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition, care should be
taken to ensure that seat belts and belt hardware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors,
or other abuse.
WARNING
僅 When you return the rear seatback 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 possible fail during a collision or
sudden stop, resulting in serious injury. If the webbing or buckles are damaged, get
them replaced immediately.
Seat belts
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