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Thank you for becoming the owner of a new Kia vehicle.As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality, valuefor money prices, Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with acustomer service experience that exceeds your expectations.

All information contained in this Owners Manual is accurate at thetime of publication. However, Kia reserves the right to make changesat any time so that our policy of continual product improvement canbe carried out.

This manual applies to all Kia models and includes descriptions andexplanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result,you may encounter material in this manual that is not applicable toyour specific Kia vehicle.

Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!

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iThank you for choosing a KIA vehicle.When you require service, remember that your KIA Dealerknows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained tech-nicians, recommended special tools, genuine KIA replacementparts and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction.Because subsequent owners require this important informationas well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it issold.This manual will familiarize you with operational, mainte-nance and safety information about your new vehicle. It is sup-plemented by a Warranty and Consumer Information manualthat provides important information on all warranties regardingyour vehicle.We urge you to read these publications carefully and follow therecommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operationof your new vehicle.KIA offers a great variety of options, components and featuresfor its various models. Therefore, some of the equipmentdescribed in this manual, along with the various illustrations,may not be applicable to your particular vehicle.

The information and specifications provided in this manualwere accurate at the time of printing. KIA reserves the right todiscontinue or change specifications or design at any timewithout notice and without incurring any obligation. If youhave questions, always check with your KIA dealer.We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoringpleasure and satisfaction in your KIA vehicle.

2011 Kia Canada Inc.All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic ormechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by anyinformation storage and retrieval system or translation inwhole or part is not permitted without written authorizationfrom Kia Canada Inc..Printed in U. S. A.

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Air bags3-41Air bag warning label3-67Air bag warning light 3-44Curtain air bag3-59Driver's and passenger's front air bag 3-53Occupant detection system3-47Side impact air bag3-57

Air cleaner 7-25Alarm system4-13Antenna4-106Anti-lock brake system (ABS) 5-30Appearance care7-58

Exterior care 7-58Interior care 7-63

Armrest 3-20Audio system 4-106

Antenna 4-106Steering wheel audio control 4-107

Auto lock mode (Passenger seat belt) 3-36Automatic climate control system 4-87

Air conditioning 4-93Automatic heating and air conditioning4-88Manual heating and air conditioning 4-89

Automatic transaxle 5-15Ignition key interlock system5-19Shift lock system5-18Sports mode5-17

Battery7-33Battery saver function4-67Before driving5-3Bottle holders, see cup holders4-100Brake system5-27

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)5-30Electronic stability control (ESC)5-32Parking brake 5-28Power brakes 5-27

Brake/clutch fluid 7-22Bulb wattage 8-2

Capacities (Lubricants) 8-4Care

Exterior care 7-58Interior care 7-63Tire care 7-36

Cargo capacity 5-63Cargo weight5-67Center console storage4-98Central door lock switch4-17Certification label 5-65Changing tires6-9

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ChainsSafety chains 5-54

Checking tire inflation pressure7-37Child restraint system 3-33

Auto lock mode (Passenger seat belt)3-36Lower anchor system 3-39Tether anchor system 3-38

Child-protector rear door lock 4-18Climate control system (Automatic) 4-87

Air conditioning 4-93Automatic heating and air conditioning4-88Manual heating and air conditioning 4-893rd row air conditioning4-83

Climate control system (Manual) 4-78Air conditioning 4-83Heating and air conditioning4-793rd row air conditioning4-83

Climate control air filter4-86, 7-27Clock (Digital) 4-102Combined instrument, see instrument cluster 4-48Compact spare tire 6-14Compact spare tire replacement 7-41Coolant7-19Cooling fluid, see engine coolant 7-19Crankcase emission control system7-64Cruise control system 5-39Cup holder 4-100Curtain air bag 3-59

Dashboard, see instrument cluster 4-48Dashboard illumination, see instrument

panel illumination4-49Defogging (Windshield) 4-95Defogging logic (Windshield) 4-96Defroster (Rear window) 4-77Defrosting (Windshield) 4-95Digital clock4-102Dimensions 8-2Display illumination, see instrument

panel illumination4-49Displays, see instrument cluster 4-48Door locks4-15

Central door lock switch 4-17Child-protector rear door lock 4-18

Drinks holders, see cup holders4-100Driver position memory system 4-34Driver's air bag3-53Driving at night5-47Driving in flooded areas 5-48Driving in the rain 5-48

Economical operation 5-43Electric chromic mirror (ECM) 4-39

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Emergency starting 6-4Jump starting 6-4Push starting 6-5

Emergency tailgate safety release 4-20Emergency towing 6-17Emergency while driving6-2Emission control system7-64

Crankcase emission control system 7-64Evaporative emission control (including ORVR)

System7-64Exhaust emission control system 7-65

Engine compartment 2-4, 7-2Engine coolant 7-19Engine number8-8Engine oil7-18Engine overheats6-6Engine start/stop button 5-7Engine temperature gauge 4-50Engine will not start6-3Evaporative emission control (including ORVR)

System 7-64Exhaust emission control system7-65Explanation of scheduled maintenance items 7-15Exterior care7-58Exterior features4-105

Roof rack4-105

Flat tire6-7Changing tires 6-9Compact spare tire 6-14Jack and tools 6-7Removing and storing the spare tire 6-8

Floor mat anchor(s) 4-103Fluid

Brake/clutch fluid7-22Power steering fluid 7-23Washer fluid 7-24

Folding the rear seat 3-13Four wheel drive (4WD) 5-21Front seat adjustment - manual 3-4Front seat adjustment - power 3-5Fuel filler lid 4-27Fuel gauge4-51Fuel requirements 1-3Fuses 7-49

Fuse/relay panel description7-53Memory fuse 7-51Multi fuse 7-52

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GaugeEngine temperature gauge4-50Fuel gauge 4-51

Glassroof, see panoramic sunroof 4-30Glove box4-98

Hazard warning flasher4-66Hazardous driving conditions5-45Headlight escort function4-67Headrest3-7, 3-17Highway driving 5-49Hitches 5-54Heated steering wheel4-37HomeLink, Electrochromic mirror 4-40Hood4-25Horn 4-38How to use this manual 1-2

Ignition key interlock system 5-19Immobilizer system 4-3Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster 1-6Indicators and warnings4-55Inside rearview mirror 4-39

Instrument cluster 4-48Engine temperature gauge4-50Fuel gauge 4-51Instrument panel illumination 4-49Odometer/Tripmeter/Trip computer4-51Speedometer 4-49Tachometer4-49Warning and indicators 4-55

Instrument panel illumination4-49Instrument panel overview 2-3Interior care7-63Interior features4-100

Clock 4-102Cup holder 4-100Floor mat anchor(s) 4-103Luggage net holder4-103Power outlet 4-101Sunvisor4-101

Interior lights 4-75Interior overview 2-2Interlock system5-19

Jack and tools6-7Jump starting6-4

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Key positions 5-4Keys 4-2

Immobilizer system4-3

LabelAir bag warning label3-67Certification label5-65Tire and loading information label 5-62Tire sidewall labeling7-42Tire specification and pressure label8-8Vehicle certification label 8-7

Latch system, see lower anchor system 3-39Lighting4-67

Battery saver function 4-67Headlight escort function 4-67

Lower anchor system3-39Lubricants and capacities8-4Luggage box 4-99Luggage net holder 4-103Luggage rack, see roof rack 4-105Lumbar support3-7

MaintenanceExplanation of scheduled maintenance items 7-15Maintenance services 7-5Maintenance under severe usage conditions7-13Normal maintenance schedule 7-8Owner maintenance7-6Tire maintenance7-41

Manual climate control system4-78Air conditioning 4-83Climate control air filter4-86Heating and air conditioning4-79

Manual transaxle5-12Memory fuse7-51Mirrors 4-39

Electric chromic mirror (ECM) 4-39Inside rearview mirror4-39Outside rearview mirror 4-45

Moonroof, see panoramic sunroof4-30Multi fuse7-52

Neck restraints, see headrest 3-7, 3-17

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Occupant detection system 3-47Odometer/Tripmeter/Trip computer 4-51Oil (Engine) 7-18Outside rearview mirror4-45Overheats 6-6Owner maintenance 7-6

Panoramic sunroof 4-30Parking brake5-28, 7-24Passenger's front air bag 3-53Power brakes5-27Power outlet 4-101Power steering 4-36Power steering fluid7-23Power window lock button4-24Pre-tensioner seat belt3-26Push starting6-5

Rear parking assist system4-63Rear seat adjustment 3-12Rearview camera 4-66Recommended cold tire inflation pressures 7-36

Recommended lubricants and capacities8-4Recommended SAE viscosity number8-6

Remote keyless entry4-6Road warning6-2Rocking the vehicle 5-46Roof rack 4-105

Safety chains5-54Seat belts 3-20

Pre-tensioner seat belt 3-26Seat belt - Driver's3-22Seat belt warning3-21Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat3-24

Seat heater3-9Seat heater with air ventilation3-10Seatback pocket 3-12Seating capacity 5-62Seats 3-2

Armrest3-19Folding the rear seat3-13Front seat adjustment - manual 3-4Front seat adjustment - power3-5Headrest 3-7, 3-17Lumbar support 3-7Rear seat adjustment 3-12Seat heater 3-9

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Seat heater with air ventilation 3-10Seatback pocket3-12

Shift lock system 5-18Side impact air bag 3-57Spare tire

Compact spare tire 6-14Compact spare tire replacement7-41Removing and storing the spare tire 6-8

Smart key 4-9Smooth cornering5-47Snow tires5-50, 7-48Special driving conditions 5-45

Driving at night 5-47Driving in flooded areas5-48Driving in the rain 5-48Hazardous driving conditions 5-45Highway driving5-49Rocking the vehicle5-46Smooth cornering 5-47

Speedometer4-49Sports mode 5-17Starting difficulties, see Engine will not start 6-3Starting the engine 5-5Steering wheel 4-36

Heated steering wheel 4-37Horn4-38Power steering4-36Tilt steering 4-36

Steering wheel audio control 4-107

Storage compartment 4-98Center console storage 4-98Glove box 4-98Luggage box4-99Sunglass holder 4-99

Summer tires7-48Sunglass holder4-99Sunroof4-30Sunvisor 4-101

Tachometer 4-49Tailgate 4-19

Emergency tailgate safety release 4-20Tether anchor system3-38Theft-alarm system 4-13Third (3rd) row air conditioning 4-83Tilt steering4-36Tire and loading information label 5-62Tire specification and pressure label 8-8Tires and wheels7-36, 8-3

All season tires 7-48Checking tire inflation pressure 7-37Compact spare tire replacement7-41Radial-ply tires 7-48Recommended cold tire inflation pressures7-36Snow tires7-48

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Summer tires 7-48Tire care 7-36Tire maintenance7-41Tire replacement7-40Tire rotation7-38Tire sidewall labeling7-42Tire terminology and definitions 7-46Tire traction7-41Wheel alignment and tire balance7-39Wheel replacement7-41

Towing 6-16Emergency towing 6-17

Towing capacity5-63Trailer towing 5-53

Hitches5-54Safety chains 5-54Trailer brakes 5-54Weight of the trailer 5-60

TransaxleAutomatic transaxle 5-15Manual transaxle 5-12

Trip computer 4-51Tripmeter 4-51

Vehicle break-in process 1-5Vehicle certification label8-7

Vehicle handling instructions 1-5Vehicle identification number (VIN) 8-7Vehicle load limit 5-62

Cargo capacity5-63Certification label5-65Seating capacity 5-62Tire and loading information label 5-62Towing capacity 5-63Vehicle capacity weight 5-62

Vehicle weight glossary5-67Base curb weight 5-67Cargo weight 5-67GAW (Gross axle weight) 5-67GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) 5-67GVW (Gross vehicle weight)5-67GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) 5-67Vehicle curb weight 5-67

Warnings and indicators 4-55Washer fluid7-24Weight glossary 5-67

Base curb weight 5-67Cargo weight 5-67GAW (Gross axle weight) 5-67GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) 5-67GVW (Gross vehicle weight)5-67

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GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) 5-67Vehicle curb weight 5-67

Wheel alignment and tire balance 7-39Wheel replacement 7-41Windows 4-21

Auto up/down window4-23Power window lock button 4-24

Windshield defrosting and defogging 4-95Defogging logic4-97

Winter driving5-50Snow tires5-50

Wiper blades 7-29Wipers and washers 4-72


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A010000AAMWe want to help you get the greatestpossible driving pleasure from your vehi-cle. Your Owners Manual can assist youin many ways. We strongly recommendthat you read the entire manual. In orderto minimize the chance of death or injury,you must read the WARNING and CAU-TION sections in the manual.Illustrations complement the words in thismanual to best explain how to enjoy yourvehicle. By reading your manual, you willlearn about features, important safetyinformation, and driving tips under vari-ous road conditions.

The general layout of the manual is pro-vided in the Table of Contents. Use theindex when looking for a specific area orsubject; it has an alphabetical listing of allinformation in your manual.Sections: This manual has eight sectionsplus an index. Each section begins with abrief list of contents so you can tell at aglance if that section has the informationyou want.

You will find various WARNINGs,CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manu-al. These WARNINGs were prepared toenhance your personal safety.You shouldcarefully read and follow ALL proceduresand recommendations provided in theseWARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.

NOTICEA NOTICE indicates interesting or help-ful information is being provided.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

WARNING A WARNING indicates a situation inwhich harm, serious bodily injury ordeath could result if the warning isignored.

CAUTIONA CAUTION indicates a situation inwhich damage to your vehicle couldresult if the caution is ignored.


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A020101AHM-EUYour new vehicle is designed to use onlyunleaded fuel having a pump octanenumber ((R+M)/2) of 87 (ResearchOctane Number 91) or higher.

Your new vehicle is designed to obtainmaximum performance with UNLEADEDFUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis-sions and spark plug fouling.

A020103AUN-EUGasoline containing alcohol andmethanolGasohol, a mixture of gasoline andethanol (also known as grain alcohol),and gasoline or gasohol containingmethanol (also known as wood alcohol)are being marketed along with or insteadof leaded or unleaded gasoline.Do not use gasohol containing more than10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline orgasohol containing any methanol. Eitherof these fuels may cause drivability prob-lems and damage to the fuel system.Discontinue using gasohol of any kind ifdrivability problems occur.Vehicle damage or drivability problemsmay not be covered by the manufactur-ers warranty if they result from the useof:1. Gasohol containing more than 10%

ethanol.2. Gasoline or gasohol containing

methanol.3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

CAUTIONNever add any fuel system cleaningagents to the fuel tank other thanwhat has been specified. (Consultan authorized KIA dealer fordetails.)

WARNING Do not "top off" after the nozzle

automatically shuts off whenrefueling.

Tighten the cap until it clicks, oth-erwise the Check Engine light will illuminate.

Always check that the fuel cap isinstalled securely to prevent fuelspillage in the event of an acci-dent.


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"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 per-cent gasoline, and is manufacturedexclusively for use in Flexible FuelVehicles. E85 is not compatible withyour vehicle. Use of E85 may result inpoor engine performance and damage toyour vehicle's engine and fuel system.KIA recommends that customers do notuse fuel with an ethanol content exceed-ing 10%.

A020104AUNUse of MTBEKIA recommends avoiding fuels contain-ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%weight) in your vehicle.Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) mayreduce vehicle performance and producevapor lock or hard starting.

A020105AUNDo not use methanolFuels containing methanol (wood alco-hol) should not be used in your vehicle.This type of fuel can reduce vehicle per-formance and damage components ofthe fuel system.

Fuel AdditivesKIA recommends that you use goodquality gasolines treated with detergentadditives such as TOP TIER DetergentGasoline, which help prevent deposit for-mation in the engine. These gasolineswill help the engine run cleaner andenhance performance of the EmissionControl System. For more information onTOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, pleasego to the website (www.toptiergas.com)For customers who do not use TOP TierDetergent Gasoline regularly, and haveproblems starting or the engine does notrun smoothly, additives that you can buyseparately may be added to the gasoline.If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is notavailable, one bottle of additive added tothe fuel tank at every 7,500mile or everyengine oil change is recommended.Additives are available from your author-ized KIA dealer along with information onhow to use them. Do not mix other addi-tives.

A020107AUNOperation in foreign countriesIf you are going to drive your vehicle inanother country, be sure to: Observe all regulations regarding reg-

istration and insurance. Determine that acceptable fuel is avail-

able.

CAUTIONYour New Vehicle Limited Warrantymay not cover damage to the fuelsystem and any performance prob-lems that are caused by the use offuels containing methanol or fuelscontaining MTBE (Methyl TertiaryButyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)CAUTION

Never use gasohol which containsmethanol. Discontinue use of anygasohol product which impairs dri-vability.

CAUTIONYour New Vehicle Limited Warrantydoes not cover damage to the fuelsystem or any performance prob-lems caused by the use of E85 fuel.


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A090000AENAs with other vehicles of this type, failureto operate this vehicle correctly mayresult in loss of control, an accident orvehicle rollover.Specific design characteristics (higherground clearance, track, etc.) give thisvehicle a higher center of gravity thanother types of vehicles. In other wordsthey are not designed for cornering at thesame speeds as conventional 2-wheeldrive vehicles. Avoid sharp turns orabrupt maneuvers. Again, failure to oper-ate this vehicle correctly may result inloss of control, an accident or vehiclerollover. Be sure to read the Reducingthe risk of a rollover driving guide-lines, in section 5 of this manual.

A030000AUNNo special break-in period is needed. Byfollowing a few simple precautions for thefirst 1,000 km (600 miles) you may add tothe performance, economy and life ofyour vehicle. Do not race the engine. While driving, keep your engine speed

(rpm, or revolutions per minute)between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.

Do not maintain a single speed for longperiods of time, either fast or slow.Varying engine speed is needed toproperly break-in the engine.

Avoid hard stops, except in emergen-cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-erly.

Don't let the engine idle longer than 3minutes at one time.

Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000km (1,200 miles) of operation.

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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Seat Belt Warning Light

Turn Signal Indicator

ABS Warning Light*

Parking Brake & Brake FluidWarning Light

Malfunction Indicator*

Immobilizer Indicator*

Low Fuel Level Warning Light

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Tailgate Open Warning Light

For more detailed explanations, refer to Instrument cluster in section 4.

Charging System Warning Light

Door Ajar Warning LightA050000AX-EC

Front Fog Light Indicator*

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

Air Bag Warning Light*

Shift Pattern Indicator

ESC Indicator*

ESC OFF Indicator*

Cruise Indicator*

4WD system warning light*

4WD LOCK indicator*

DBC indicator*

Low windshield washer fluid levelwarning light*

Key out warning light*KEYOUT

ECO ECOMINDERTM indicator*

Cruise SET Indicator*

High Beam Indicator


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INTERIOR OVERVIEW

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1. Door lock/unlock button.................................4-152. Outside rearview mirror folding button...........4-473. Outside rearview mirror control switch.........4-464. Central door lock switch*...............................4-175. Power window lock button* ...........................4-246. Power window switches.................................4-217. Fuel filler lid release button...........................4-278. Rear window wiper button.............................4-749. Rear window washer button..........................4-7410 ESC OFF button* .........................................5-3211. Instrument panel illumination control

switch* ..........................................................4-4912. 4WD lock button*.........................................5-2213. Rear parking assist system off button* ......4-6314. DBC button* .................................................5-3515. Steering wheel tilt control* ..........................4-3616. Steering wheel .............................................4-3617. Heated steering wheel button*.....................4-3718. Fuse box ......................................................7-4919. Hood release lever ......................................4-2520. Seats ..............................................................3-221. Air vents..............................................4-81, 4-9022. Driver position memory system buttons*.....4-34* : if equipped

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

1. Instrument cluster.............................4-482. Lighting controls / Turn signals.........4-673. Steering wheel audio controls* ......4-1074. Horn .................................................4-385. Drivers front air bag.........................3-536. Cruise controls*................................5-397. Wiper/Washer switch........................4-728. Ignition switch* or

ENGINE START/STOP button*...5-4, 5-79. Digital clock ....................................4-10210. Audio*...........................................4-10611. Hazard warning flasher...........4-66, 6-212. Climate control system* ........4-78, 4-8713. Seat heater*/Seat heater

(with air ventilation)* switch.....3-9, 3-1014. Power outlet* ................................4-10115. AUX, USB and iPod port*.............4-10816. Shift lever ..............................5-12, 5-1517. Parking brake pedal* ......................5-2818. Brake pedal ....................................5-2719. Accelerator pedal .............................5-520. Passengers front air bag* ..............3-5321. Glove box .......................................4-98* : if equipped

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The actual engine compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

1. Engine Coolant Reservoir ................7-192. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir....7-243. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir* ......7-234. Radiator Cap ....................................7-215. Engine Oil Filler Cap ........................7-186. Engine Oil Dipstick ...........................7-187. Brake/Clutch* Fluid Reservoir ..........7-228. Air Cleaner .......................................7-259. Fuse Box ..........................................7-4910. Negative Battery Terminal ..............7-3311. Positive Battery Terminal................7-33

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Front seat(1) Forward and backward(2) Seatback angle(3) Seat cushion height (Drivers seat)(4) Lumbar support (Drivers seat)*(5) Seat heater*/Seat heater (with air

ventilation, Drivers seat)*(6) Headrest

2nd row seat(7) Seatback angle and folding(8) Double folding*(9) Headrest(10) Armrest

3rd row seat*(11) Seatback folding(12) Headrest

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WARNING - Drivers seat Never attempt to adjust the seat

while the vehicle is moving. Thiscould result in loss of control,and an accident causing death,serious injury, or property dam-age.

Do not allow anything to interferewith the normal position of theseatback. Storing items against aseatback or in any other wayinterfering with proper locking ofa seatback could result in seriousor fatal injury in a sudden stop orcollision.

Always drive and ride with yourseatback upright and the lap por-tion of the seat belt snug and lowacross the hips. This is the bestposition to protect you in case ofan accident.

In order to avoid unnecessaryand perhaps severe air baginjuries, always sit as far back aspossible from the steering wheelwhile maintaining comfortablecontrol of the vehicle. We recom-mend that your chest be at least25 cm (10 inches) away from thesteering wheel.

WARNING - Uprightingseat

When you return the seatback to itsupright position, hold the seatbackand return it slowly and be surethere are no other passengersaround the seat. If the seatback isreturned without being held andcontrolled, the back of the seatcould spring forward resulting inaccidental injury to a person struckby the seatback.

WARNING - Loose objectsLoose objects in the drivers footarea could interfere with the opera-tion of the foot pedals, possiblycausing an accident. Do not placeanything under the front seats.

WARNING - Driver respon-sibility for passengers

Riding in a vehicle with the seat-back reclined could lead to seriousor fatal injury in an accident. If aseat is reclined during an accident,the occupants hips may slideunder the lap portion of the seatbelt applying great force to theunprotected abdomen. Serious orfatal internal injuries could result.The driver must advise the passen-ger to keep the seatback in anupright position whenever the vehi-cle is in motion.

WARNINGDo not use a sitting cushion thatreduces friction between the seatand passenger. The passengerships may slide under the lap por-tion of the seat belt during an acci-dent or a sudden stop. Serious orfatal internal injuries could resultbecause the seat belt cannot oper-ate normally.



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Front seat adjustment - manualC010101AHMForward and backwardTo move the seat forward or backward:1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up

and hold it.2. Slide the seat to the position you

desire.3. Release the lever and make sure the

seat is locked in place.Adjust the seat before driving, and makesure the seat is locked securely by tryingto move forward and backward withoutusing the lever. If the seat moves, it is notlocked properly.

WARNINGAfter adjusting the seat, alwayscheck that it is securely locked intoplace by attempting to move theseat forward or backward withoutusing the lock release lever.Sudden or unexpected movementof the driver's seat could cause youto lose control of the vehicle result-ing in an accident.

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WARNING - Rear seatbacks The rear seatback must be

securely latched. If not, passen-gers and objects could be thrownforward resulting in seriousinjury or death in the event of asudden stop or collision.

Luggage and other cargo shouldbe laid flat in the cargo area. Ifobjects are large, heavy, or mustbe piled, they must be secured.Under no circumstances shouldcargo be piled higher than theseatbacks. Failure to follow thesewarnings could result in seriousinjury or death in the event of asudden stop, collision or rollover.

No passenger should ride in thecargo area or sit or lie on foldedseatbacks while the vehicle ismoving. All passengers must beproperly seated in seats andrestrained properly while riding.

When resetting the seatback tothe upright position, make sure itis securely latched by pushing itforward and backwards.

To avoid the possibility of burns,do not remove the carpet in thecargo area. Emission controldevices beneath this floor gener-ate high temperatures.

WARNING Do not adjust the seat while wear-

ing seat belts. Moving the seatcushion forward may causestrong pressure on the abdomen.

Use extreme caution so thathands or other objects are notcaught in the seat mechanismswhile the seat is moving.

Do not put a cigarette lighter onthe floor or seat. When you oper-ate the seat, gas may gush out ofthe lighter and cause fire.


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C010102AHMSeatback angleTo recline the seatback:1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the

seatback recline lever.2. Carefully lean back on the seat and

adjust the seatback of the seat to theposition you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure theseatback is locked in place. (The leverMUST return to its original position forthe seatback to lock.)

C010103APBSeat height (for drivers seat)To change the height of the seat, pushthe lever upwards or downwards. To lower the seat cushion, push the

lever down several times. To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever

up several times.

Front seat adjustment - power (if equipped)The front seat can be adjusted by usingthe control switches located on the out-side of the seat cushion. Before driving,adjust the seat to the proper position soyou can easily control the steering wheel,pedals and switches on the instrumentpanel.

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Forward and backwardPush the control switch forward or back-ward to move the seat to the desiredposition. Release the switch once theseat reaches the desired position.

Seatback anglePush the control switch forward or back-ward to move the seatback to the desiredangle. Release the switch once the seatreaches the desired position.

CAUTION The power seat is driven by an

electric motor. Stop operatingonce the adjustment is complet-ed. Excessive operation maydamage the electrical equipment.

When in operation, the powerseat consumes a large amount ofelectrical power. To preventunnecessary charging systemdrain, dont adjust the power seatlonger than necessary while theengine is not running.

Do not operate two or more powerseat control switches at the sametime. Doing so may result inpower seat motor or electricalcomponent malfunction.

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Seat height (for drivers seat)Pull the front portion of the control switchup to raise or press down to lower thefront part of the seat cushion. Pull therear portion of the control switch up toraise or press down to lower the rear partof the seat cushion. Release the switchonce the seat reaches the desired posi-tion.

Lumbar support (for drivers seat)The lumbar support can be adjusted bypressing the button.

C010104AHMHeadrestThe driver's and front passenger's seatsare equipped with a headrest for theoccupant's safety and comfort.The headrest not only provides comfortfor the driver and front passenger, butalso helps protect the head and neck inthe event of a rear collision.

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Adjusting the height up and downTo raise the headrest, pull it up to thedesired position (1). To lower the head-rest, push and hold the release button (2)on the headrest support and lower theheadrest to the desired position (3).

Adjusting the angle (if equipped)The headrest angle may be adjusted bypulling or pushing the lower part of theheadrest.Adjust the headrest so that it properlysupports the head and neck.

WARNING For maximum effectiveness in

case of an accident, the headrestshould be adjusted so the middleof the headrest is at the sameheight of the center of gravity ofan occupant's head. Generally,the center of gravity of most peo-ple's head is similar with theheight of the top of their eyes.Also, adjust the headrest as closeto your head as possible. For thisreason, the use of a cushion thatholds the body away from theseatback is not recommended.

Do not operate the vehicle withthe headrests removed. Severeinjury to the occupants mayoccur in the event of an accident.Headrests may provide protec-tion against neck injuries whenproperly adjusted.

Do not adjust the headrest posi-tion of the drivers seat while thevehicle is in motion.

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Removal (except active headrest)To remove the headrest, raise it as far asit can go then press the release button(1) while pulling the headrest up (2).To reinstall the headrest, put the head-rest poles (3) into the holes while press-ing the release button (1). Then adjust itto the appropriate height.

Active headrest (if equipped)The active headrest is designed to moveforward and upward during a rear impact.This helps prevent the driver's and frontpassengers heads from moving backwardand thus helps minimize neck injuries.For your safety, the active headrest cantbe removed. If there is any problem withthe active headrest, take your vehicle toan authorized KIA dealer and have thesystem checked.

Seat heater (if equipped)The seat heater is provided to warm thefront seats during cold weather. With theignition switch in the ON position, pusheither of the switches to warm the driver'sseat or the front passenger's seat.

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WARNINGMake sure the headrest locks inposition after adjusting it to proper-ly protect the occupants.

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WARNINGA gap between the seat and theheadrest release button mayappear when seating on the seat orwhen you push or pull the seat. Becareful not to get your finger, etc.caught in the gap.

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During mild weather or under conditionswhere the operation of the seat heater isnot needed, keep the switches in the"OFF" position. Each time you press the button, the

temperature setting of the seat willchange as follows :

The seat heater defaults to the OFFposition whenever the ignition switch isturned on.

NOTICEWith the seat heater switch in the ONposition, the heating system in the seatturns off or on automatically dependingon the seat temperature.

Seat heater with air ventilation (if equipped)

OFFHIGH( )MIDDLE( )LOW( )

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The temperature setting of the seatchanges according to the switch position. If you want to warm your seat cushion,

press the right side of the switch (redcolor).

If you want to cool your seat cushion,press the left side of the switch (bluecolor).

Each time you press the button, the air-flow will change as follows:

The seat heater (with air ventilation)defaults to the OFF position wheneverthe ignition switch is turned on.

OFFHIGH( )MIDDLE( )LOW( )

WARNING - Seat heater

burnsPassengers should use extremecaution when using seat heatersdue to the possibility of excessheating or burns. In particular, thedriver must exercise extreme carefor the following types of passen-gers:1. Infants, children, elderly or dis-

abled persons, or hospital outpa-tients

2. Persons with sensitive skin orthose that burn easily

3. Fatigued individuals4. Intoxicated individuals5. Individuals taking medication

that can cause drowsiness,sleepiness or impairment (sleep-ing pills, cold tablets, etc.)

CAUTION When cleaning the seats, do not

use an organic solvent such aspaint thinner, benzene, alcoholand gasoline. Doing so may dam-age the surface of the heater orseats.

To prevent overheating the seatheater, do not place blankets,cushions or seat covers on theseats while the seat warmer is inoperation.

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C010108AAMSeatback pocket (if equipped)

Rear seat adjustmentC010307AHM-C1Seatback angle (2nd row seat)To recline the seatback:1. Pull up the seatback recline lever.2. Hold the lever and adjust the seatback

of the seat to the position you desire.3. Release the lever and make sure the

seatback is locked in place. (The leverMUST return to its original position forthe seatback to lock.)

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WARNINGFor proper operation of theOccupant Detection System (ODS): Do not place any items cumula-

tively weighing over 1 kg (2.2 lbs)in the seatback pocket or on theseat.

Do not hang onto the front pas-senger seat.

WARNING - Seatbackpockets

Do not put heavy or sharp objectsin the seatback pockets. In an acci-dent they could come loose fromthe pocket and injure vehicle occu-pants.


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Folding the rear seatThe rear seatbacks can be folded to facil-itate carrying long items or to increasethe luggage capacity of the vehicle.

2nd row seat1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in the

pocket (if equipped) between the rearseatback and cushion, and insert therear seat belt webbing into the guide toprevent the seat belt from being dam-aged.

2. Set the front seatback to the uprightposition and if necessary, slide thefront seat forward.

3.Lower the rear headrests to the lowestposition.

4.Pull on the seatback folding lever, thenfold the seat toward the front of thevehicle.

5.When you return the seatback to itsupright position, always be sure it haslocked into position by pushing on thetop of the seatback.

WARNING The purpose of the fold-down rearseatbacks is to allow you to carrylonger objects that could not beaccommodated in the cargo area.Never allow passengers sit on topof the folded down seatback whilethe vehicle is moving. This is not aproper seating position and no seatbelts are available for use.Ignoring this warning could resultin serious injury or death in case ofan accident or sudden stop.Objects carried on the folded downseatback should not extend higherthan the top of the front seatbacks.Doing this could allow cargo toslide forward and cause injury ordamage during sudden stops.

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6. Also, unfold the headrest manually.7. Return the rear seat belt to the proper

position.

Double folding(2nd row right seat, if equipped) Pull the double folding strap on the rightrear seatback, then pull up the rear of theportion seat cushion toward the front ofthe vehicle. When you return the seatcushion to its original position, always besure it has locked into position by pullingthe rear portion of the seat cushion.

WARNING When you return the rear seatbackto its upright position after beingfolded down:Be careful not to damage the seatbelt webbing or buckle. Do notallow the seat belt webbing orbuckle to get caught or pinched inthe rear seat. Ensure that the seat-back is completely locked into itsupright position by pushing on thetop of the seatback. Otherwise, inan accident or sudden stop, theseat could fold down and allowcargo to enter the passenger com-partment, which could result inserious injury or death.

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3rd row seat (if equipped)1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in the

pocket between the rear seatback andcushion, and insert the rear seat beltwebbing into the guide to prevent theseat belt from being damaged.

2. Set the 2nd row seatback to theupright position.

3.Pull on the seatback folding strap, thenfold the seat toward the front of thevehicle.

4. To use the rear seat, lift and pull theseatback backward by pulling on thefolding strap. Pull the seatback firmlyuntil it clicks into place. Make sure theseatback is locked in place.

5. Unfold the headrest manually.6. Return the rear seat belt to the proper

position.

WARNING - Uprightingseat

When you return the seatback to itsupright position, hold the seatbackand return it slowly and be surethere are no other occupantsaround the seat. If the seatback isreturned without being held andcontrolled, the back of the seatcould move forward or backwardresulting in accidental injury to aperson struck by the seatback. OXM039025NOXM039022N



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WARNING When you return the rear seatbackto its upright position after beingfolded down:Be careful not to damage the seatbelt webbing or buckle. Do notallow the seat belt webbing orbuckle to get caught or pinched inthe rear seat. Ensure that the seat-back is completely locked into itsupright position by pushing on thetop of the seatback. Otherwise, inan accident or sudden stop, theseat could fold down and allowcargo to enter the passenger com-partment, which could result inserious injury or death.

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WARNING - 3rd row seat3rd row occupants should alwaysremain in the center of the seatcushion so the occupants head isprotected by the headrest.If not, the tailgate may hit the occu-pant's head, which could causeinjury.

CAUTION - Rear seat beltsWhen returning the rear (2nd and/or3rd row) seatbacks to the uprightposition, remember to return therear shoulder belts to their properposition. Routing the seat belt web-bing through the rear seat beltguides will help keep the belts frombeing trapped behind or under theseats.

CAUTION - Damaging rearseat belt buckles

When you fold the rear (2nd and/or3rd row) seatback, insert the bucklein the pocket between the rear seat-back and cushion. Doing so canprevent the buckle from being dam-aged by the rear seatback.


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C010303AHMHeadrestThe rear seat(s) is equipped with head-rests in all the seating positions for theoccupant's safety and comfort.The headrest not only provides comfortfor passengers, but also helps protect thehead and neck in the event of a collision.

WARNING - CargoCargo should always be secured toprevent it from being thrown aboutthe vehicle in a collision and caus-ing injury to the vehicle occupants.Do not place objects on the rear(2nd and/or 3rd row) seats, sincethey cannot be properly securedand may hit the front seat occu-pants in a collision.

WARNING - Cargo loadingMake sure the engine is off, theautomatic transaxle is in P (Park) orthe manual transaxle is in reverseor 1st, and the parking brake issecurely applied whenever loadingor unloading cargo. Failure to takethese steps may allow the vehicleto move if the shift lever is inadver-tently moved to another position.

WARNING For maximum effectiveness in

case of an accident, the 2nd rowheadrest should be adjusted sothe middle of the headrest is atthe same height of the center ofgravity of an occupant's head.Generally, the center of gravity ofmost people's head is level to theheight of the top of their eyes.

Also adjust the headrest as closeto your head as possible. For thisreason, the use of a cushion thatholds the body away from theseatback is not recommended.

Do not operate the vehicle withthe headrests removed. Severeinjury to an occupant may occurin the event of an accident.Headrests may provide protec-tion against severe neck injurieswhen properly adjusted.

After adjusting or reinstalling theheadrest, always make sure theheadrest locks in the uprightposition to properly protect theoccupants.

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2nd row headrestAdjusting the height up and downTo raise the headrest, push and hold therelease button (1) while pulling it up tothe desired position (2). To lower theheadrest, push and hold the release but-ton (1) on the headrest support andlower the headrest to the desired position(3).

RemovalOuterTo remove the headrest :1. Raise it as far as it can go.2. Insert the small thin bar into the

release hole (A).3. While pressing the release hole (A),

press the button (B), then pull theheadrest up.

To reinstall the headrest, insert the head-rest holes (3) into the poles and pressthe headrest down. Then adjust it to theappropriate height and make sure theheadrest is locked in place.

CenterTo remove the headrest, raise it as far asit can go then press the release buttonwhile pulling the headrest up (2).To reinstall the headrest, put the head-rest poles (3) into the holes while press-ing the release button (1). Then adjust itto the appropriate height.

Outside

Center

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3rd row headrest (if equipped)The headrest will fold down automaticallywhen the seatback folding.Always be sure the headrest has lockedinto position after you return the seatback.RemovalTo remove the headrest, press the bothrelease buttons (A) inside the headrestwhile pulling the headrest up.To reinstall the headrest, put the headrestholes into the poles and press the head-rest down. Then, make sure the headrestis locked in place.

Armrest (2nd row seat)To use the armrest, pull it forward fromthe seatback.

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C020100AHMSeat belt restraint system

SEAT BELTS

WARNING For maximum restraint system

protection, the seat belts mustalways be used whenever thevehicle is moving.

Seat belts are most effectivewhen seatbacks are in theupright position.

Children age 12 and under mustalways be properly restrained inthe rear seat. Never allow chil-dren to ride in the front passen-ger seat. If a child over 12 mustbe seated in the front seat, he/shemust be properly belted and theseat should be moved as far backas possible.

Never wear the shoulder beltunder your arm or behind yourback. An improperly positionedshoulder belt can cause seriousinjuries in a crash. The shoulderbelt should be positioned midwayover your shoulder across yourcollarbone.

(Continued)

(Continued) Avoid wearing twisted seat belts.

A twisted belt can't do its jobwell. In a collision, it could evencut into you. Be sure the beltwebbing is straight and not twist-ed.

Be careful not to damage the beltwebbing or hardware. If the beltwebbing or hardware is dam-aged, replace it.

WARNINGSeat belts are designed to bearupon the bony structure of thebody, and should be worn lowacross the front of the pelvis or thepelvis, chest and shoulders, asapplicable; wearing the lap sectionof the belt across the abdominalarea must be avoided.Seat belts should be adjusted asfirmly as possible, consistent withcomfort, to provide the protectionfor which they have been designed.A slack belt will greatly reduce theprotection afforded to the wearer.Care should be taken to avoid con-tamination of the webbing with pol-ishes, oils and chemicals, and par-ticularly battery acid. Cleaning maysafely be carried out using mildsoap and water. The belt should bereplaced if webbing becomesfrayed, contaminated or damaged.It is essential to replace the entireassembly after it has been worn ina severe impact even if damage tothe assembly is not obvious.

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C020101AAM-EUSeat belt warningAs a reminder to the driver, the seat beltwarning light will blink for approximately6 seconds each time you turn the ignitionswitch ON regardless of belt fastening.

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(Continued)Belts should not be worn withstraps twisted. Each belt assemblymust only be used by one occu-pant; it is dangerous to put a beltaround a child being carried on theoccupant's lap.

WARNING No modifications or additions

should be made by the userwhich will either prevent the seatbelt adjusting devices from oper-ating to remove slack, or preventthe seat belt assembly from beingadjusted to remove slack.

When you fasten the seat belt, becareful not to latch the seat beltin buckles of other seat. It's verydangerous and you may not beprotected by the seat belt proper-ly.

Do not unfasten the seat belt anddo not fasten and unfasten theseat belt repeatedly while driving.This could result in loss of con-trol, and an accident causingdeath, serious injury, or propertydamage.

When fastening the seat belt,make sure that the seat belt doesnot pass over objects that arehard or can break easily.

Make sure there is nothing in thebuckle. The seat belt may not befastened securely.



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If the driver's seat belt is not fastenedwhen the ignition switch is turned on, theseat belt warning light and the seat beltwarning chime will operate for approxi-mately 6 seconds. But if it is fastenedwithin the 6 seconds, the warning lightwill blink until the 6 seconds are up. Thewarning chime will turn off immediately.If the driver's seat belt is disconnectedafter the ignition switch is turned to theON position, the seat belt warning lightand chime will operate for approximately6 seconds. But if it is fastened within the6 seconds, the warning light and chimewill turn off immediately. If the driver'sseat belt is not fastened when the vehiclespeed exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph), theseat belt warning light and chime willoperate for approximately 11 times with apattern of 6 seconds on and 24 secondsoff until the belt is fastened or the vehiclespeed decreases below 5 km/h (3 mph).

C020102AAM-EUSeat belt - Driver's 3-point systemwith emergency locking retractorTo fasten your seat belt:To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of theretractor and insert the metal tab (1) intothe buckle (2). There will be an audible"click" when the tab locks into the buckle.The seat belt automatically adjusts to theproper length only after the lap belt por-tion is adjusted manually so that it fitssnugly around your hips. If you lean for-ward in a slow, easy motion, the belt willextend and let you move around. If thereis a sudden stop or impact, however, thebelt will lock into position. It will also lockif you try to lean forward too quickly.

NOTICEIf you are not able to pull out the seatbelt from the retractor, firmly pull thebelt out and release it. Then you will beable to pull the belt out smoothly.

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Height adjustmentYou can adjust the height of the shoulderbelt anchor to one of the 4 positions formaximum comfort and safety.The height of the adjusting seat beltshould not be too close to your neck. Theshoulder portion should be adjusted sothat it lies across your chest and midwayover your shoulder near the door and notyour neck.

To adjust the height of the seat beltanchor, lower or raise the height adjusterinto an appropriate position.To raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1).To lower it, push it down (3) while press-ing the height adjuster button (2).Release the button to lock the anchorinto position. Try sliding the heightadjuster to make sure that it has lockedinto position.

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WARNINGYou should place the lap belt por-tion as low as possible and snuglyacross your hips, not on your waist.If the lap belt is located too high onyour waist, it may increase thechance of injury in the event of acollision. Both arms should not beunder or over the belt. Rather, oneshould be over and the other under,as shown in the illustration.Never wear the seat belt under thearm that is near the door.

WARNING Verify that the shoulder belt

anchor is locked into position atthe appropriate height. Neverposition the shoulder belt acrossyour neck or face. Improperlypositioned seat belts can causeserious injuries in an accident.

Failure to replace seat belts afteran accident could leave you withdamaged seat belts that will notprovide protection in the event ofanother collision leading to per-sonal injury or death. Replaceyour seat belts after being in anaccident as soon as possible.

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C020106AUNSeat belts - Front passenger and rearseat 3-point system with combinationlocking retractorTo fasten your seat belt: Combination retractor type seat belts areinstalled in the rear seat positions to helpaccommodate the installation of childrestraint systems. Although a combina-tion retractor is also installed in the frontpassenger seat position, it is stronglyrecommended that children always beseated in the rear seat. NEVER placeany infant restraint system in the frontseat of the vehicle.This type of seat belt combines the fea-tures of both an emergency lockingretractor seat belt and an automatic lock-ing retractor seat belt. To fasten your seatbelt, pull it out of the retractor and insertthe metal tab into the buckle. There willbe an audible "click" when the tab locksinto the buckle. When not securing achild restraint, the seat belt operates inthe same way as the driver's seat belt(Emergency Locking Retractor Type). Itautomatically adjusts to the proper lengthonly after the lap belt portion of the seatbelt is adjusted manually so that it fitssnugly around your hips.

When the seat belt is fully extended fromthe retractor to allow the installation of achild restraint system, the seat belt oper-ation changes to allow the belt to retract,but not to extend (Automatic LockingRetractor Type). Refer to Using a childrestraint system in this section.

NOTICEAlthough the combination retractorprovides the same level of protection forseated passengers in either emergencyor automatic locking modes, have theseated passengers use the emergencylocking feature for improved conven-ience. The automatic locking function isintended to facilitate child restraintinstallation. To convert from the auto-matic locking feature to the emergencylocking operation mode, allow theunbuckled seat belt to fully retract.

CAUTIONDo NOT fold down the left portion ofthe rear seat back when the rearcenter seat belt is buckled. ALWAYSUNBUCKLE the rear center seatbelt before folding down the leftportion of the rear seat back. If therear center seat belt is buckledwhen the left portion of the rearseat back is folded down, distortionand damage to the top portion ofthe seat back and seat belt garnishmay result, causing the seat back tolock into the folded down position.


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When using the rear center seat belt, thebuckle with the CENTER mark must beused.

To release the seat belt:The seat belt is released by pressing therelease button (1) on the locking buckle.When it is released, the belt should auto-matically draw back into the retractor.If this does not happen, check the belt tobe sure it is not twisted, then try again.

C020105AAMStowing the rear seat belt The rear seat belt buckles can be stowedin the pocket between the rear seatbackand cushion when not in use.

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Routing the seat belt webbing throughthe rear seat belt guides will help keepthe belts from being trapped behind orunder the seats.After inserting the seat belt, tighten thebelt webbing by pulling it up.

C020200BHM-EUPre-tensioner seat beltYour vehicle is equipped with driver's andfront passenger's pre-tensioner seatbelts. The purpose of the pre-tensioner isto make sure that the seat belts fit tightlyagainst the occupant's body in certainfrontal collisions (or side collisions orrollovers). The pre-tensioner seat beltscan be activated, where the frontal colli-sion (or side collisions or rollovers) issevere enough, together with the airbags.

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CAUTIONRemove the seat belt from theguides before using. If you pull onthe seat belt when it is stored in theguides, it may damage the guidesand/or belt webbing.

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When the vehicle stops suddenly, or ifthe occupant tries to lean forward tooquickly, the seat belt retractor will lockinto position. In certain frontal collisions(or side collisions or rollovers), the pre-tensioner will activate and pull the seatbelt into tighter contact against the occu-pant's body.If the system senses excessive seat belttension on the driver or passenger's seatbelt when the pre-tensioner activates, theload limiter inside the pre-tensioner willrelease some of the pressure on theaffected seat belt.

NOTICE The pre-tensioner will activate not onlyin a frontal collision but also in a sidecollision or rollover, if the vehicle isequipped with a side or curtain air bag.

The seat belt pre-tensioner system con-sists mainly of the following components.Their locations are shown in the illustra-tion:1. SRS air bag warning light2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly3. SRS control module

WARNINGTo obtain maximum benefit from apre-tensioner seat belt:1. The seat belt must be worn cor-

rectly and adjusted to the properposition. Please read and followall of the important informationand precautions about your vehi-cles occupant safety features including seat belts and air bags that are provided in this manual.

2. Be sure you and your passen-gers always wear seat belts prop-erly.

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NOTICE Both the driver's and front passen-

ger's pre-tensioner seat belts may beactivated in certain frontal collisions.The pre-tensioners will not be activat-ed if the seat belts are not being wornat the time of the collision.

When the pre-tensioner seat belts areactivated, a loud noise may be heardand fine dust, which may appear to besmoke, may be visible in the passengercompartment. These are normal oper-ating conditions and are not haz-ardous.

Although it is harmless, the fine dustmay cause skin irritation and shouldnot be breathed for prolonged peri-ods. Wash all exposed skin areas thor-oughly after an accident in which thepre-tensioner seat belts were activat-ed.

NOTICEBecause the sensor that activates theSRS air bag is connected with the pre-tensioner seat belt, the SRS air bagwarning light ( ) on the instrumentpanel will illuminate for approximately6 seconds after the ignition switch hasbeen turned to the ON position, andthen it should turn off.

CAUTIONIf the pre-tensioner seat belt is notworking properly, this warning lightwill illuminate even if there is nomalfunction of the SRS air bag. Ifthe SRS air bag warning light doesnot illuminate when the ignitionswitch is turned ON, or if it remainsilluminated after illuminating forapproximately 6 seconds, or if itilluminates while the vehicle isbeing driven, please have anauthorized KIA dealer inspect thepre-tensioner seat belt and SRS airbag system as soon as possible.

WARNING Pre-tensioners are designed to

operate only one time. After acti-vation, pre-tensioner seat beltsmust be replaced. All seat belts,of any type, should always bereplaced after they have beenworn during a collision.

The pre-tensioner seat beltassembly mechanisms becomehot during activation. Do nottouch the pre-tensioner seat beltassemblies for several minutesafter they have been activated.

Do not attempt to inspect orreplace the pre-tensioner seatbelts yourself. This must be doneby an authorized KIA dealer.

Do not strike the pre-tensionerseat belt assemblies.

Do not attempt to service orrepair the pre-tensioner seat beltsystem in any manner.

Do not put anything near thebuckle. Placing objects near thebuckle can adversely affect thebuckle pretensioner and mayincrease the risk of personalinjury in the event of a collision.

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C020300AUN-EUSeat belt precautions

C020306AUN-ECInfant or small childYou should be aware of the specificrequirements in your country. Childand/or infant seats must be properlyplaced and installed in the rear seat. Formore information about the use of theserestraints, refer to Child restraint sys-tem in this section.

WARNINGAll occupants of the vehicle mustwear their seat belts at all times.Seat belts and child restraintsreduce the risk of serious or fatalinjuries for all occupants in theevent of a collision or sudden stop.Without a seat belt, occupantscould be shifted too close to adeploying air bag, strike the interiorstructure or be thrown from thevehicle. Properly worn seat beltsgreatly reduce these hazards.Even with advanced air bags,unbelted occupants can be severe-ly injured by a deploying air bag.Always follow the precautionsabout seat belts, air bags and occu-pant seating contained in this man-ual.

WARNINGEvery person in your vehicle needsto be properly restrained at alltimes, including infants and chil-dren. Never hold a child in yourarms or lap when riding in a vehi-cle. The violent forces created dur-ing a crash will tear the child fromyour arms and throw the childagainst the interior. Always use achild restraint appropriate for yourchild's height and weight.

(Continued) Improper handling of the pre-ten-

sioner seat belt assemblies, andfailure to heed the warnings notto strike, modify, inspect, replace,service or repair the pre-tension-er seat belt assemblies may leadto improper operation or inadver-tent activation and serious injury.

Always wear the seat belts whendriving or riding in a motor vehi-cle.

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NOTICESmall children are best protected frominjury in an accident when properlyrestrained in the rear seat by a childrestraint system that meets the require-ments of the Safety Standards of yourcountry. Before buying any childrestraint system, make sure that it has alabel certifying that it meets the SafetyStandard of your country. The restraintmust be appropriate for your child'sheight and weight. Check the label onthe child restraint for this information.Refer to Child restraint system in thissection.

C020301AHMLarger childrenChildren who are too large for childrestraint systems should always occupythe rear seat and use the availablelap/shoulder belts. The lap portion shouldbe fastened and snugged on the hipsand as low as possible. Check if the beltfits periodically. A child's squirming couldput the belt out of position. Children aregiven the most safety in the event of anaccident when they are restrained by aproper restraint system in the rear seat. Ifa larger child (over age 12) must be seat-ed in the front seat, the child should besecurely restrained by the availablelap/shoulder belt and the seat should beplaced in the rearmost position. Childrenage 12 and under should be restrainedsecurely in the rear seat. NEVER place achild age 12 and under in the front seat.NEVER place a rear facing child seat inthe front seat of a vehicle.

If the shoulder belt portion slightly touch-es the childs neck or face, try placing thechild closer to the center of the vehicle. Ifthe shoulder belt still touches their faceor neck they need to be returned to achild restraint system.

WARNING - Shoulder beltson small children

Never allow a shoulder belt to bein contact with a childs neck orface while the vehicle is inmotion.

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C020302AKMRestraint of pregnant women Pregnant women should wear lap/shoul-der belt assemblies whenever possibleaccording to specific recommendationsby their doctors. The lap portion of thebelt should be worn AS SECURELY ANDLOW AS POSSIBLE.

C020303AUNInjured personA seat belt should be used when aninjured person is being transported.When this is necessary, you should con-sult a physician for recommendations.

C020304AUNOne person per beltTwo people (including children) shouldnever attempt to use a single seat belt.This could increase the severity ofinjuries in case of an accident.

C020305AAMDo not lie downTo reduce the chance of injuries in theevent of an accident and to achieve max-imum effectiveness of the restraint sys-tem, all passengers should be sitting upand the front and rear seats should be inan upright position when the vehicle ismoving. A seat belt cannot provide prop-er protection if the person is lying down inthe rear seat or if the front and rear seatsare in a reclined position.

WARNINGRiding with a reclined seatbackincreases your chance of seriousor fatal injuries in the event of a col-lision or sudden stop. The protec-tion of your restraint system (seatbelts and air bags) is greatlyreduced by reclining your seat.Seat belts must be secured againstyour hips and chest to work proper-ly. The more the seatback isreclined, the greater the chance anoccupant's hips will slide under thelap belt causing serious internalinjuries. Also, the shoulder beltmay strike the occupant's neck.Drivers and passengers shouldalways sit well back in their seats,properly belted, and with the seat-backs upright.

WARNING - Pregnantwomen

Pregnant women must never placethe lap portion of the safety beltover the area of the abdomenwhere the fetus is located or abovethe abdomen where the belt couldcrush the fetus during an impact.



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C020400AENCare of seat beltsSeat belt systems should never be disas-sembled or modified. In addition, careshould be taken to assure that seat beltsand belt hardware are not damaged byseat hinges, doors or other abuse.

C020401AENPeriodic inspectionAll seat belts should be inspected peri-odically for wear or damage of any kind.Any damaged parts should be replacedas soon as possible.

C020402AUNKeep belts clean and drySeat belts should be kept clean and dry.If belts become dirty, they can becleaned by using a mild soap solutionand warm water. Bleach, dye, strongdetergents or abrasives should not beused because they may damage andweaken the fabric.

C020403ASAWhen to replace seat beltsThe entire in-use seat belt assembly orassemblies should be replaced if thevehicle has been involved in an accident.This should be done even if no damageis visible. Additional questions concern-ing seat belt operation should be directedto an authorized KIA dealer.

WARNING When you return the rear seatbackto its upright position after the rearseatback has been folded down, becareful not to damage the seat beltwebbing or buckle. Be sure that thewebbing or buckle does not getcaught or pinched in the rear seat.A seat belt with damaged webbingor buckle could possibly fail duringa collision or sudden stop, result-ing in serious injury. If the webbingor buckles are damaged, get themreplaced immediately.


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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMC030000AHM-EUChildren riding in the car should sit in therear seat and must always be properlyrestrained to minimize the risk of injury inan accident, sudden stop or suddenmaneuver. According to accident statis-tics, children are safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seats than in thefront seat. Larger children not in a childrestraint should use one of the seat beltsprovided.You should be aware of the specificrequirements in your country. Child and/orinfant safety seats must be properlyplaced and installed in the rear seat. Youmust use a commercially available childrestraint system that meets the require-ments of the safety standards of yourcountry.Child restraint systems are designed to besecured in vehicle seats by seat belt, or bya tether anchor and/or LATCH anchors (ifequipped).

Children could be injured or killed in acrash if their restraints are not properlysecured. For small children and babies, achild seat or infant seat must be used.Before buying a particular child restraintsystem, make sure it fits your car seatand seat belts, and fits your child.Follow all the instructions provided by themanufacturer when installing the childrestraint system.

WARNING A child restraint system must be

placed in the rear seat. Neverinstall a child or infant seat on thefront passenger's seat. Should anaccident occur and cause thepassenger-side air bag to deploy,it could severely injure or kill aninfant or child seated in an infantor child seat. Thus only use achild restraint in the rear seat ofyour vehicle.

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(Continued) A seat belt or child restraint sys-

tem can become very hot if it isleft in a closed vehicle on a sunnyday, even if the outside tempera-ture does not feel hot. Be sure tocheck the seat cover and bucklesbefore placing a child there.

When the child restraint systemis not in use, store it in the cargoarea or fasten it with a seat beltso that it will not be thrown for-ward in case of a sudden stop oran accident.

Children may be seriously injuredor killed by an inflating air bag.All children, even those too largefor child restraints, must ride inthe rear seat.



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WARNINGTo reduce the chance of serious orfatal injuries: Children of all ages are safer

when restrained in the rear seat.A child riding in the front passen-ger seat can be forcefully struckby an inflating air bag resulting inserious or fatal injuries.

Always follow the child restraintsystem manufacturers instruc-tions for installation and use ofthe child restraint.

Always make sure the child seatis secured properly in the car andyour child is securely restrainedin the child seat.

Never hold a child in your arms orlap when riding in a vehicle. Theviolent forces created during acrash will tear the child from yourarms and throw the child againstthe cars interior.

Never put a seat belt over your-self and a child. During a crash,the belt could press deep into thechild causing serious internalinjuries.

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(Continued) Never leave children unattended

in a vehicle not even for a shorttime. The car can heat up veryquickly, resulting in seriousinjuries to children inside. Evenvery young children may inadver-tently cause the vehicle to move,entangle themselves in the win-dows, or lock themselves or oth-ers inside the vehicle.

Never allow two children, or anytwo persons, to use the sameseat belt.

Children often squirm and repo-sition themselves improperly.Never let a child ride with theshoulder belt under their arm orbehind their back. Always proper-ly position and secure children inthe rear seat.

Never allow a child to stand-up orkneel on the seat or floor of amoving vehicle. During a colli-sion or sudden stop, the childcan be violently thrown againstthe vehicles interior, resulting inserious injury.

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(Continued) Never use an infant carrier or a

child safety seat that "hooks"over a seatback, it may not pro-vide adequate security in an acci-dent.

Seat belts can become very hot,especially when the car is parkedin direct sunlight. Always checkthe seat belt buckles before fas-tening them over a child.

After an accident, have an author-ized KIA dealer check the childrestraint system, seat belt, tetheranchor and lower anchor.

If there is not enough space toplace the child restraint systembecause of the driver's seat,install the child restraint systemin the rear right seat.


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C030100AHM-EUUsing a child restraint systemFor small children and babies, the use ofa child seat or infant seat is required. Thechild seat or infant seat should be ofappropriate size for the child and shouldbe installed in accordance with the man-ufacturer's instructions.

For safety reasons, we recommend thatthe child restraint system be used in therear seats.

Since all passenger seat belts movefreely under normal conditions and onlylock under extreme or emergency condi-tions (emergency lock mode), you mustmanually change these seat belts to theauto lock mode to secure a childrestraint.

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Rearward-facing child restraint system

WARNINGNever place a rear-facing childrestraint in the front passengerseat, because of the danger aninflating passenger-side air bagcould impact the rear-facing childrestraint and kill the child.

WARNING - Child seatinstallation

A child can be seriously injuredor killed in a collision if the childrestraint is not properly anchoredto the car and the child is notproperly restrained in the childrestraint. Before installing thechild restraint system, read theinstructions supplied by the childrestraint system manufacturer.

If the seat belt does not operateas described in this section, havethe system checked immediatelyby your authorized KIA dealer.

Failure to observe this manual'sinstructions regarding childrestraint systems and theinstructions provided with thechild restraint system couldincrease the chance and/orseverity of injury in an accident.



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C030102AAM-EUPlacing a passenger seat belt intothe auto lock mode The auto lock mode will help prevent thenormal movement of the child in the vehi-cle from causing the seat belt to loosenand compromise the child restraint sys-tem. To secure a child restraint system,use the following procedure.

To install a child restraint system on theoutboard or center rear seats, do the fol-lowing:1. Place the child restraint system in the

seat and route the lap/shoulder beltaround or through the restraint, follow-ing the restraint manufacturersinstructions. Be sure the seat belt web-bing is not twisted.

2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch intothe buckle. Listen for the distinct clicksound.

Position the release button so that it iseasy to access in case of an emergency.

3. Pull the shoulder portion of the seatbelt all the way out. When the shoulderportion of the seat belt is fully extend-ed, it will shift the retractor to the AutoLock (child restraint) mode.

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4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion ofthe seat belt to retract and listen for anaudible clicking or ratcheting sound.This indicates that the retractor is inthe Auto Lock mode. If no distinctsound is heard, repeat steps 3 and 4.

5. Remove as much slack from the beltas possible by pushing down on thechild restraint system while feeding theshoulder belt back into the retractor.

6. Push and pull on the child restraintsystem to confirm that the seat belt isholding it firmly in place. If it is not,release the seat belt and repeat steps2 through 6.

7. Double check that the retractor is inthe Auto Lock mode by attempting topull more of the seat belt out of theretractor. If you cannot, the retractor isin the Auto Lock mode.

To remove the child restraint, press therelease button on the buckle and thenpull the lap/shoulder belt out of therestraint and allow the seat belt to retractfully.

When the seat belt is allowed toretract to its fully stowed position, theretractor will automatically switchfrom the Auto Lock mode to theemergency lock mode for normaladult usage.

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WARNING - Auto lockmode

The lap/shoulder belt automaticallyreturns to the emergency lockmode whenever the belt is allowedto retract fully. Therefore, the pre-ceding seven steps must be fol-lowed each time a child restraint isinstalled.If the retractor is not in theAutomatic Locking mode, the childrestraint can move when your vehi-cle turns or stops suddenly. A childcan be seriously injured or killed ifthe child restraint is not properlyanchored to the car, including set-ting the retractor to the AutomaticLocking mode.



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C030103AENSecuring a child restraint seat withtether anchor system Child restraint hook holders are locatedon the back of the rear seatbacks.

1. Route the child restraint seat strapover the seatback.For vehicles with adjustable head-rests, route the tether strap under theheadrest and between the headrestposts, otherwise route the tether strapover the top of the seatback.

2. Connect the tether strap hook to theappropriate child restraint hook holderand tighten to secure the child restraintseat.

WARNING - Tether strapNever mount more than one childrestraint to a single tether or to asingle lower anchorage point. Theincreased load caused by multipleseats may cause the tethers oranchorage points to break, causingserious injury or death.

WARNINGA child can be seriously injured orkilled in a collision if the childrestraint is not properly anchoredto the car and the child is not prop-erly restrained in the child restraint.Always follow the child seat manu-facturers instructions for installa-tion and use.

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C030104AHM-EUSecuring a child restraint seat withchild seat lower anchor systemSome child seat manufacturers makechild restraint seats that are labeled asLATCH or LATCH-compatible childrestraint seats. LATCH stands for "LowerAnchors and Tethers for Children". Theseseats include two rigid or webbingmounted attachments that connect totwo LATCH anchors at specific seatingpositions in your vehicle. This type ofchild restraint seat eliminates the need touse seat belts to attach the child seat inthe rear seats.

Child restraint symbols are located onthe left and right 2nd row seat backs toindicate the position of the lower anchorsfor child restraints.

WARNING - Child restraintcheck

Check that the child restraint sys-tem is secure by pushing andpulling it in different directions.Incorrectly fitted child restraintsmay swing, twist, tip or separatecausing death or serious injury.

WARNING - Child restraintanchorage

Child restraint anchorages aredesigned to withstand only thoseloads imposed by correctly fittedchild restraints. Under no circum-stances are they to be used foradult seat belts or harnesses orfor attaching other items orequipment to the vehicle.

The tether strap may not workproperly if attached somewhereother than the correct tetheranchor.

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LATCH anchors have been provided inyour vehicle. The LATCH anchors arelocated in the left and right outboard rearseating positions. Their locations areshown in the illustration. There is noLATCH anchor provided for the centerrear seating position.The LATCH anchors are located betweenthe seatback and the seat cushion of the2nd row seat left and right outboard seat-ing positions.Follow the child seat manufacturersinstructions to properly install childrestraint seats with LATCH or LATCH-compatible attachments.Once you have installed the LATCH childrestraint, assure that the seat is properlyattached to the LATCH and tetheranchors.

Also, test the child restraint seat beforeyou place the child in it. Tilt the seat fromside to side. Also try to tug the seat for-ward. Check to see if the anchors holdthe seat in place.

WARNINGIf the child restraint is not anchoredproperly, the risk of a child beingseriously injured or killed in a colli-sion greatly increases.

WARNING - LATCH loweranchors

LATCH lower anchors are only tobe used with the left and right rearoutboard seating positions. Neverattempt to attach a LATCHequipped seat in the center seatingposition. You may damage theanchors or the anchors may failand break in a collision.

CAUTIONDo not allow the rear seat belt web-bing to get scratched or pinched bythe child-seat latch and LATCHanchor during the installation.

WARNING When using the vehicle's

"LATCH" system to install a childrestraint system in the rear seat,all unused vehicle rear seat beltmetal latch plates or tabs must belatched securely in their seat beltbuckles and the seat belt web-bing must be retracted behindthe child restraint to prevent thechild from reaching and takinghold of unretracted seat belts.Unlatched metal latch plates ortabs may allow the child to reachthe unretracted seat belts whichmay result in strangulation and aserious injury or death to thechild in the child restraint.

Do not place anything around thelower anchors. Also make surethat the seat belt is not caught inthe lower anchors.

WARNINGInstall the child restraint seat fullyrearward against the seatback withthe seatback reclined two positionsfrom the most upright latched posi-tion.

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C040000AUN-C1(1) Drivers front air bag(2) Passengers front air bag(3) Side impact air bag(4) Curtain air bag

AIR BAG - ADVANCED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

WARNINGEven in vehicles with air bags, youand your passengers must alwayswear the safety belts provided inorder to minimize the risk andseverity of injury in the event of acollision or rollover.

* The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.* 3rd row seat : if equipped

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C040900AHM-EUHow does the air bag systemoperate Air bags are activated (able to inflate if

necessary) only when the ignitionswitch is turned to the ON or STARTposition.

Air bags inflate instantly in the event ofa serious frontal collision or side colli-sion in order to help protect the occu-pants from serious physical injury.Also, the side and/or curtain air bagsinflate instantly in the event of arollover in order to help protect theoccupants from serious physical injury.

There is no single speed at which theair bags will inflate.Generally, air bags are designed toinflate based upon the severity of a col-lision and its direction. These two fac-tors determine whether the sensorsproduce an electronic deployment/inflation signal.

Air bag deployment depends on anumber of factors including vehiclespeed, angles of impact and the densi-ty and stiffness of the vehicles orobjects which your vehicle hits in thecollision. The determining factors arenot limited to those mentioned above.

The front air bags will completelyinflate and deflate in an instant.It is virtually impossible for you to seethe air bags inflate during an accident.It is much more likely that you will sim-ply see the deflated air bags hangingout of their storage compartments afterthe collision.

In order to help provide protection in asevere collision, the air bags mustinflate rapidly. The

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