KIA Amanti 2007 User Manual

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Knowing your vehicle

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WARNING -

Cargo area
(if equipped)

Passengers should never be
allowed to ride in the cargo area of
a vehicle. No safety belts are pro-
vided for the cargo area. Persons
riding in the vehicle without a fas-
tened safety belt are much more
likely to suffer serious bodily injury
or death during an accident.

WARNING

- Twisted belts

A twisted or jammed safety belt
cannot restrain you properly. If you
cannot untwist or unjam the safety
belt, have an authorized Kia dealer
repair or replace it immediately.
Never drive or ride with a twisted or
jammed safety belt.

WARNING

- Belt use

Safety belts must be used correctly
to work properly in an accident.
Each seating position in your vehi-
cle has a specific safety belt assem-
bly that includes a buckle and
tongue designed to be used togeth-
er.
For greatest effectiveness, follow
these guidelines in using safety
belts:
• Use the shoulder portion of the

safety belt on the outside shoul-
der only. Never wear the shoulder
portion under the arm.

• Never swing the safety belt

around your neck to fit over the
inside shoulder.

• Never wear the shoulder portion

of the safety belt across the neck
or face.

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• Wear the lap portion as low as

possible. Be sure that the lap belt
fits snugly around the hips.
Never wear a lap portion of a
lap/shoulder belt over your waist;
it should always go over the
stronger area of your hips.

• Never use a single safety belt for

more than one person.

• The front seatbacks should

always remain in a comfortable,
upright position when the vehicle
is moving.

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