Kia Soul Owner's Manual page 21

Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING
-
Rear seat-
backs
Always lock the rear seatback
before driving. Failure to do so
could result in passengers or
objects being thrown forward
injuring vehicle occupants.
WARNING
-
Luggage and
Cargo
Do not stack pile or stack luggage
or cargo higher than the seatback
in the cargo area. In an accident
the cargo could strike and injury a
passenger. If objects are large,
heavy or must be piled, they must
be secured in the cargo area.
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WARNING
-
Unexpected
Seat Movement
After adjusting a manual seat,
always check that it is locked by
shifting your weight to the front
and back. Sudden or unexpect-
ed movement of the driver's
seat could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
- Seat adjust-
ment
• Do not adjust the seat while
wearing seat belts. Moving the
seat forward will cause strong
pressure on the abdomen.
• Do not place your hand near
the seat bottom or seat track
while adjusting the seat. Your
hand could get caught in the
seat mechanism.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
WARNING
- Small Objects
Use extreme caution when pick-
ing up small objects trapped
under the seats or between the
seat and the center console.
Your hands might be cut or
injured by the sharp edges of
the seats mechanism.
WARNING
- Cargo Area
Do not allow passengers to ride
in the cargo area under any cir-
cumstance. The cargo area is
solely for the purpose of trans-
porting luggage or cargo.