KIA Magentis 2006 User Manual

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SAFETY BELT RESTRAINT
SYSTEM

We strongly recommend that the driver
and all passengers be properly restrained
at all times by using the safety belts
provided with the vehicle. Proper use of
the safety belts decreases the risk of
severe injury or death in accidents or
sudden stops.

Safety belts provide the best restraint
when:
• The seatback is upright.
• The occupant is sitting upright (not

slouched).

• The lap belt portion of the safety belt

is snug and low on the hips.

• The shoulder belt portion of the

safety belt is snug against the chest.

• The knees are straight forward.
To help you remember to fasten your
safety belt, a warning light will flash and
a chime will sound.
See safety belt warning on page 4-22.
All seats have lap/shoulder belts.
The center rear seat has a lap/shoulder
belt.
Inertial locks in the safety belt retractors
allow all of the lap/shoulder safety belts
to remain unlocked during normal
vehicle operation.This allows the
occupants some freedom of movement
and increased comfort while using the
safety belts. If a force is applied to the

vehicle, such as a strong stop, a sharp
turn, or a collision, the safety belt
retractors will automatically lock the
safety belts.
Since the inertial locks do not require a
collision in order to lock up, you may
become aware of the safety belts locking
while braking or going around sharp
corners.
The center rear seat safety belt does not
have an inertial lock so it is always in a
locked condition.
Whenever possible, use the center rear
seat position to install your child
restraint. The center rear seat is the best
position to install your child restraint.

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WARNING

The driver and all passengers
should always use the safety
belts provided in order to
minimize the risk of severe
bodily injury.

MS-CNA-Eng 3.QXD 7/25/2005 5:17 PM Page 25

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