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KIA Sportage 2005 User Manual

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WARNING

• Pre-tensioners are designed

to operate once. After activa-
tion, pre-tensioner seat belts
must be replaced. All seat
belts, of any type, should
always be replaced after they
have been worn during a colli-
sion.

• Do not attempt to inspect or

replace the pre-tensioner seat
belts yourself. This must be
done by an authorized Kia
dealer.

CAUTION

The pre-tensioner seat belt
assembly mechanisms become
hot during activation. Do not
touch the pre-tensioner seat
belt assembly for several min-
utes after they have been acti-
vated.

WARNING

• Do not strike the pre-tensioner

seat belt assemblies.

• Do not attempt to service or

repair the pre-tensioner seat
belt system in any manner.

• Improper handling of the pre-

tensioner seat belt assem-
blies, and failure to heed the
warnings not to strike, modify,
inspect,

place,

service or

repair the pre-tensioner seat
belt assemblies may lead to
improper operation or inad-
vertent activation causing
serious injury.
Always wear the seat belts
when driving or riding in a
motor vehicle.

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