Armrest; 僅 Adjusting The Armrest; Seat Belts - Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 Owner's Manual

Safety features of your vehicle

Armrest

Adjusting the armrest
ONQ5021002
Operation
1. Pull the armrest forward from the
seatback.

Seat belts

Seat belts are designed to bear upon the
bony structure of the body, and should
be worn low across the front of the pel -
vis, chest and shoulders.
WARNING
僅 For maximum restraint system pro -
tection, the seat belts must always be
used whenever the car is moving.
僅 Seat belts are most effective when
seatbacks are in the upright position.
僅 Children age 13 and younger must
always be properly restrained in the
rear seat. Never allow children to ride
in the front passenger seat. If a child
over 13 must be seated in the front
seat, he/she must be properly belted
and the seat should be moved as far
back as possible.
僅 Never wear the shoulder belt under
your arm or behind your back. An
improperly positioned shoulder belt
can cause serious injuries in a crash.
The shoulder belt should be posi -
tioned midway over your shoulder
across your collarbone.
僅 Never wear a seat belt over fragile
objects. If there is a sudden stop or
impact, the seat belt can damage it.
僅 Avoid wearing twisted seat belts. A
twisted belt can't do its job as well. In a
collision, it could even cut into you. Be
sure the belt webbing is straight and
not twisted.
僅 Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. If the belt web -
bing or hardware is damaged, replace
it.
僅 Seat belts are designed to bear upon
the bony structure of the body, and
should be worn low across the front of
the pelvis or the pelvis, chest and
Armrest
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