KIA Spectra_Spectra5 2009 User Manual

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Knowing your vehicle

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Safety belt warning light and
chime

If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the ignition switch is
turned ON, the safety belt warning
light and chime will activate for about
6 seconds. And if the lap/shoulder
belt is fastened when the ignition
switch is turned ON, the safety belt
warning light will blink for about 6
seconds.

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• Inspect your safety belts peri-

odically for excessive wear or
damage. Pull out each belt
fully and look for fraying, cuts,
burns or other damage. Pull
the safety belt out and let it
retract a number of times.
Make sure that the lap/shoul-
der belts return smoothly and
easily into the retractor.

• Check the latches to make

sure they latch and release
without interference or delay.

• Never close the doors on any

part of the lap or shoulder
belt.

• Any belt not in good condition

or in good working order
should be promptly replaced.

WARNING

- Safety belt

care

• A damaged belt may not give

you the protection you need in
an accident.

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CAUTION

Never close the doors on any
part of the lap or shoulder belt.
It can damage the safety belt or
buckle which could increase the
risk of injury in case of an acci-
dent.

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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 comfort-
able, upright position when
the vehicle is moving.

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