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Congratulations! Your selection of a KIA was a wise investment. Itwill give you years of driving pleasure. Now that you are the owner ofa KIA vehicle, youll probably be asked a lot of questions about yourvehicle and the company like What is a KIA?, Who is KIA?,What does KIA mean?.Here are some answers. First, KIA is the oldest car company in Korea.It is a company that has thousands of employees focused on buildinghigh-quality vehicles at affordable prices. The first syllable, KI, in the word KIA means to arise from to theworld or to come up out of to the world. The second syllable, a,means Asia. So, the word KIA, means to arise from or to comeup out of Asia to the world.

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IntroductionYour vehicle at a glanceSafety features of your vehicleFeatures of your vehicleDriving your vehicleWhat to do in an emergencyMaintenanceSpecifications & Consumer information

Index

table of contents

1How to use this manual / 1-2Fuel requirements / 1-3Vehicle handling instructions / 1-5Vehicle break-in process / 1-5Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-6

Introduction

Introduction

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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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Introduction

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.

A020106AUNGasolines for cleaner airTo help contribute to cleaner air, KIA rec-ommends that you use gasolines treatedwith detergent additives, which help pre-vent deposit formation in the engine.These gasolines will help the engine runcleaner and enhance performance of theEmission Control System.

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-

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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.

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESSVEHICLE HANDLINGINSTRUCTIONS

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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

Low Fuel Level Warning Light

* if equipped

Tailgate Open Warning Light

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

Charging System Warning Light

Door Ajar Warning LightA050000ASL-EC

Front Fog Light Indicator*

Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

Air Bag Warning Light

Shift Pattern Indicator*(Automatic transaxle)

ESC Indicator

ESC OFF Indicator

Cruise Indicator*

4WD system warning light*

4WD LOCK indicator*

DBC indicator*

Key out warning light*KEYOUT

ECO ECOMINDERTM indicator*

Cruise SET Indicator*

High Beam Indicator

Manual transaxle shift indicator*

Electric power steeringEPS

Immobilizer Indicator*

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INTERIOR OVERVIEW

OSL010001N

1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-162. Outside rearview mirror control

switch ................................................4-433. Central door lock switch* ..................4-174. Power window lock button* ...............4-255. Power window switches ....................4-226. Rear parking assist system OFF

button*...............................................4-637. Instrument panel illumination control

switch*...............................................4-468. 4WD lock button* ..............................5-229. DBC button* ......................................5-3610. ESC OFF button* ...........................5-3211. Steering wheel tilt control* ..............4-3612. Steering wheel ................................4-3513. Fuse box .........................................7-4214. Hood release lever..........................4-2615. Seats.................................................3-216. Fuel filler lid release lever ...............4-2817. Air vents.................................4-82, 4-91* if equipped

The actual interior in the vehicle may differ from the illustration

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

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1. Lighting controls / Turn signals.........4-672. Steering wheel audio controls* ......4-1093. Instrument cluster.............................4-454. Horn .................................................4-365. Drivers front air bag.........................3-546. Cruise controls*................................5-407. Wiper/Washer switch........................4-728. ENGINE START/STOP button* ..........5-79. Passenger Air bag OFF indicator.....3-4810. Audio*...........................................4-10811. Hazard warning flasher...........4-66, 6-212. Climate control system* ........4-80, 4-8813. Power outlet* ................................4-10214. Seat heater switch* ..........................3-915. Shift lever ..............................5-12, 5-1516. Passengers front air bag* ..............3-5417. Glove box .......................................4-9818. Accelerator pedal .............................5-619. Brake pedal ....................................5-2720. Parking brake pedal* ......................5-28* if equipped

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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1. Engine coolant reservoir ..................7-142. Engine oil filler cap ..........................7-133. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir ............7-174. Positive battery terminal ..................7-265. Negative battery terminal ................7-266. Fuse box ..........................................7-427. Air cleaner ........................................7-198. Engine oil dipstick ............................7-139. Radiator cap ....................................7-1610. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ..7-18* if equipped

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

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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*(6) Headrest

2nd row seat(7) Seatback folding(8) Headrest(9) Armrest(10) Seat heater*

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SEATS

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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. In addition, exces-sive reclining can significantlyreduce the ability of the restraintsystem to restrain occupants incertain accidents, specificallyrollover accidents.


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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.

(Continued) When resetting the seatback to

the 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 - 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.

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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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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.

WARNINGThe power seat is operable with theignition OFF.Therefore, children should never beleft unattended in the vehicle.

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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 rear portion of the control switchup to raise or press down to lower theseat cushion. Release the switch oncethe seat reaches the desired position.

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

C010104AHMFront headrestThe 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).

Forward and backward adjustment (if equipped)The headrest may be adjusted forward toseveral different positions by pulling theheadrest.To adjust the headrest to it's furthestbackward position, pull it fully forward tothe farthest position and release it.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. CAUTION

Excessive pulling or pushing maydamage the headrest.

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RemovalTo 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 back-ward and thus helps minimize neckinjuries.If there is any problem with the activeheadrest, take your vehicle to an author-ized KIA dealer and have the systemchecked.

C010107AUNFront seat heater (if equipped)Type AThe 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.During mild weather or under conditionswhere the operation of the seat heater isnot needed, keep the switches in theOFF position. Each time you push the button, the

temperature setting of the seat willchange as follows :

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

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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.

Type B (with air ventilation, if equipped)- Drivers seat onlyThe temperature setting of the seatchanges according to the switch position. If you want to warm your seat cushion,

press the front portion of the switch(yellow color).

If you want to cool your seat cushion,press the rear portion of the switch(blue color).

Each time you press the button, thetemperature setting or airflow willchange as follows:

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

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CAUTION When cleaning the seats, do not

use an organic solvent such asthinner, benzene, alcohol andgasoline. Doing so may damagethe surface of the heater or seats.

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

Do not place heavy or sharpobjects on seats equipped withseat heaters. Damage to the seatwarming components could occur.

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C010108AAMSeatback pocket (if equipped)

WARNING - Seat heaterburns

Passengers 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.)

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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.

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 thefront passenger seat.

Do not hanging clothing or otherarticles on the front passengerseat.


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

1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in thepocket (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.

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.

OSL030021

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

6. Return the rear seat belt to the properposition.

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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.

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.


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CAUTION - Rear seat beltsWhen returning the rear seatbacksto the upright position, rememberto return the rear shoulder belts totheir proper position. Routing theseat belt webbing through the rearseat belt guides will help keep thebelts from being trapped behind orunder the seats.

CAUTION - Damaging rearseat belt buckles

When you fold the rear seatback,insert the buckle in the pocketbetween the rear seatback andcushion. Doing so can prevent thebuckle from being damaged by therear seatback.

WARNING - Cargo loadingMake sure the engine is off, theautomatic transaxle is in P (Park)and the parking brake is securelyapplied whenever loading orunloading cargo. Failure to takethese steps may allow the vehicleto move if the shift lever is inadver-tently moved to another position.

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 rearseats, since they cannot be proper-ly secured and may hit the frontseat occupants in a collision.

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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.

Adjusting 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).

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WARNING For maximum effectiveness in

case of an accident, the rear seatheadrest 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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RemovalTo 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.

Rear seat armrestTo use the armrest, pull it forward fromthe seatback.

Rear seat heater (if equipped)The seat heater is provided to warm therear seats during cold weather. With theignition switch in the ON position, pusheither of the switches to warm rear seats.During mild weather or under conditionswhere the operation of the seat heater isnot needed, keep the switches in the"OFF" position.

NOTICEWith the seat heater switch in ON posi-tion, the heating system in the seat turnsoff or on automatically depending on theseat temperature.

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CAUTION When cleaning the seats, do not

use an organic solvent such asthinner, benzene, alcohol andgasoline. Doing so may damagethe surface of the heater or seats.

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

Do not place heavy or sharpobjects on seats equipped withseat heaters. Damage to the seatwarming components could occur.

WARNING - Seat heaterburns

Passengers 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 hand-

icapped persons, or hospital out-patients

2. Persons with sensitive skin orthose that burn easily

3. Fatigued individuals4. Intoxicated individuals5. Individuals taking medication

that can cause drowsiness orsleepiness (sleeping pills, coldtablets, etc.)


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SEAT BELTSC020100AHMSeat belt restraint system

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.

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(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.

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C020101AAM-EUSeat belt warning (for drivers seat)As 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.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).1GQA2083

(Continued)It is essential to replace the entireassembly after it has been worn ina severe impact even if damage tothe assembly is not obvious. Beltsshould not be worn with strapstwisted. Each belt assembly mustonly be used by one occupant; it isdangerous to put a belt around achild being carried on the occu-pant's lap.

WARNINGNo modifications or additionsshould be made by the user whichwill either prevent the seat beltadjusting devices from operating toremove slack, or prevent the seatbelt assembly from being adjustedto remove slack.


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Seat belt warning (for front passengers seat)As a reminder to the front passenger, thefront passenger's seat belt warning lightwill blink for approximately 6 secondseach time you turn the ignition switch ONregardless of belt fastening. If the pas-senger's seat belt is unfastened whenthe vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h (6mph), the passenger's seat belt warninglight will blink for at least 6 seconds untilthe belt is fastened.

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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3 Point rear center beltTo fasten the rear center belt1. Extract the tongue plate from the hole

on the belt assembly cover and slowlypull the tongue plates out from theretractor.

2. Insert the tongue plate (A) into theopen end of the buckle (C) until anaudible click" is heard, indicating thelatch is locked. Make sure the belt isnot twisted.

3. Pull the webbing and insert the tongueplate (B) into the open end of the buck-le (D) until an audible click is heard,indicating the latch is locked. Makesure the belt is not twisted.

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There will be an audible click when thetab locks in the buckle. The seat beltautomatically adjusts to the proper lengthonly after the lap belt is adjusted manu-ally so that it fits snugly around your hips,if you lean forward in a slow, easymotion, the belt will extend and let youmove around. If there is a sudden stop orimpact, the belt will lock into position. Itwill also lock if you try to lean forward tooquickly.

To unfasten the rear center belt 1.Press the release button on the buckle

(D) and remove the tongue plate (B)from the buckle (D).

2.To retract the rear center seatbelt,insert the tongue plate or similar smallrigid device into the web release hole(C). Pull up on the seat belt web (A)and allow the webbing to retract auto-matically.

WARNINGWhen using the rear seat centerbelt, you must lock all tongueplates and buckles. If any tongueplate or buckle is not locked, it willincrease the chance of injury in theevent of collision.

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3. Insert the tongue plate into the hole onthe belt assembly cover.

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tration.

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

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.

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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 in certain frontal colli-sions as well as certain side impacts androllover accidents, where the frontal colli-sion (or side collisions or rollovers) issevere enough, together with the airbags.

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.

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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. Front anchor pre-tensioner4. SRS control module

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 non-toxic, 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.

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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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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(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.

If the vehicle or pre-tensionerseat belt must be discarded, con-tact an authorized KIA dealer.

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C020300AUN-EUSeat belt precautions

C020306AUN-EUInfant 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.

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.

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.


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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.

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.

WARNING - Shoulder beltson small children

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

If seat belts are not properly wornand adjusted on children, there isa risk of death or serious injury.

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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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.

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.

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 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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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.

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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.

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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.

OXM039034N 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 rear seat backs to indi-cate the position of the lower anchors forchild 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 therear seat left and right outboard seatingpositions.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.

WARNINGWhen using the vehicle's "LATCH"system to install a child restraintsystem in the rear seat, all unusedvehicle rear seat belt metal latchplates or tabs must be latchedsecurely in their seat belt bucklesand the seat belt webbing must beretracted behind the child restraintto prevent the child from reachingand taking hold of unretracted seatbelts. Unlatched metal latch platesor tabs may allow the child to reachthe unretracted seat belts whichmay result in strangulation and aserious injury or death to the childin the child restraint.

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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.


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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.

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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 speed of the air baginflation is a consequence of extremelyshort time in which a collision occursand the need to inflate the air bagbetween the occupant and the vehiclestructures before the occupant impactsthose structures. This speed of inflationreduces the risk of serious or life-threatening injuries in a severe collisionand is thus a necessary part of the airbag design.However, air bag inflation can alsocause injuries which can include facialabrasions, bruises and broken bonesbecause the inflation speed also caus-es the air bags to expand with a greatdeal of force.

There are even circumstancesunder which contact with the steer-ing wheel or passenger air bag cancause fatal injuries, especially if theoccupant is positioned excessivelyclose to the steering wheel or pas-senger air bag.

WARNING To avoid severe personal injury

or death caused by deploying airbags in a collision, the drivershould sit as far back from thesteering wheel air bag as possi-ble (at least 250 mm (10 inches)away). The front passengersshould always move their seatsas far back as possible and sitback in their seat.

Air bags inflate instantly in theevent of a collision, and passen-gers may be injured by the air bagexpansion force if they are not ina proper position.

Air bag inflation may causeinjuries including facial or bodilyabrasions, injuries from brokenglasses or burns.


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C040902AUNNoise and smokeWhen the air bags inflate, they make aloud noise and they leave smoke andpowder in the air inside of the vehicle.This is normal and is a result of the igni-tion of the air bag inflator. After the airbag inflates, you may feel substantial dis-comfort in breathing due to the contact ofyour chest with both the seat belt and theair bag, as well as from breathing thesmoke and powder. Open your doorsand/or windows as soon as possibleafter impact in order to reduce dis-comfort and prevent prolonged expo-sure to the smoke and powder.Though smoke and powder are non-toxic, it may cause irritation to the skin(eyes, nose and throat, etc). If this is thecase, wash and rinse with cold waterimmediately and consult a doctor if thesymptom persists.

C040903AENDo not install a child restraint on thefront passengers seat.Never place a rear-facing child restraintin the front passengers seat. If the airbag deploys, it would impact the rear-fac-ing child restraint, causing serious orfatal injury.In addition, do not place front-facing childrestraints in the front passengers seateither. If the front passenger air baginflates, it could cause serious or fatalinjuries to the child.

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WARNINGWhen the air bags deploy, the airbag related parts in the steeringwheel and/or instrument paneland/or in both sides of the roof railsabove the front and rear doors arevery hot. To prevent injury, do nottouch the air bag storage areasinternal components immediatelyafter an air bag has inflated.

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C041000AAMAir bag warning lightThe purpose of the air bag warning lightin your instrument panel is to alert you ofa potential problem with your air bag -Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).

When the ignition switch is turned ON,the warning light should illuminate forapproximately 6 seconds, then go off.Have the system checked if: The light does not turn on briefly when

you turn the ignition ON. The light stays on after illuminating for

approximately 6 seconds. The light comes on while the vehicle is

in motion. The light blinks when the ignition

switch is in ON position.

WARNING Extreme Hazard! Do not use a

rearward facing child restraint ona seat protected by an air bag infront of it!

Never put a child restraint in thefront passengers seat. If the frontpassenger air bag inflates, itwould cause serious or fatalinjuries.

When children are seated in therear outboard seats of vehicleequipped with side and/or curtainair bags, be sure to install thechild restraint system as far awayfrom the door side as possible,and securely lock the childrestraint system in position.Inflation of side and/or curtain airbags could cause serious injuryor death to an infant or child.

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C040100AHM-EUSRS components and functionsThe SRS consists of the following com-ponents:1. Driver's front air bag module2. Passenger's front air bag module3. Side impact air bag modules4. Curtain air bag modules5. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies6. Air bag warning light7. SRS control module (SRSCM)/

Rollover sensor8. Front impact sensors9. Side impact sensors10. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-

cator (Front passengers seat only)

11. Occupant detection system (Frontpassengers seat only)

12. Drivers and front passengers seatbelt buckle sensors

13. Front anchor pre-tensionerThe SRSCM continually monitors allSRS components while the ignitionswitch is ON to determine if a crashimpact is severe enough to require airbag deployment or pre-tensioner seatbelt deployment.The SRS air bag warning light on theinstrument panel will illuminate for about6 seconds after the ignition switch isturned to the ON position, after which theSRS air bag warning light should go out.

The front air bag modules are locatedboth in the center of the steering wheeland in the front passenger's panel abovethe glove box. When the SRSCM detectsa sufficiently severe impact to the front ofthe vehicle, it will automatically deploythe front air bags.

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Drivers front air bag (1)

WARNING If any of the following conditionsoccurs, this indicates a malfunctionof the SRS. Have an authorized KIAdealer inspect the air bag systemas soon as possible. The light does not turn on briefly

when you turn the ignition ON. The light stays on after illuminat-

ing for approximately 6 seconds. The light comes on while the

vehicle is in motion. The light blinks when the ignition

switch is in ON position.

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Upon deployment, tear seams moldeddirectly into the pad covers will separateunder pressure from the expansion of theair bags. Further opening of the coversthen allows full inflation of the air bags.

A fully inflated air bag, in combinationwith a properly worn seat belt, slows thedriver's or the passenger's forwardmotion, reducing the risk of head andchest injury.

After complete inflation, the air bagimmediately starts deflating, enabling thedriver to maintain forward visibility andthe ability to steer or operate other con-trols.

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Drivers front air bag (2) Drivers front air bag (3)

WARNING Do not install or place any acces-

sories (drink holder, cassetteholder, sticker, etc.) on the frontpassenger's panel above theglove box in a vehicle with a pas-senger's air bag. Such objectsmay become dangerous projec-tiles and cause injury if the pas-senger's air bag inflates.

When installing a container of liq-uid air freshener inside the vehi-cle, do not place it near theinstrument cluster nor on theinstrument panel surface.It may become a dangerous pro-jectile and cause injury if the pas-senger's air bag inflates.

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C040300AAMOccupant Detection System(ODS)Your vehicle is equipped with an occu-pant detection system in the front pas-senger's seat.The occupant detection system isdesigned to detect the presence of aproperly-seated front passenger anddetermine if the passenger's front air bagshould be enabled (may inflate) or not.The driver's front air bag is not affectedor controlled by the occupant detectionsystem.

WARNING If an air bag deploys, there may

be a loud noise followed by a finedust released in the vehicle.These conditions are normal andare non-toxic - the air bags arepacked in this fine powder. Thedust generated during air bagdeployment may cause skin oreye irritation as well as aggravateasthma for some persons.Always wash all exposed skinareas thoroughly with lukewarmwater and a mild soap after anaccident in which the air bagswere deployed.

The SRS can function only whenthe ignition switch is in the ONposition. If the SRS air bag warn-ing light does not illuminate, orcontinuously remains on afterilluminating for about 6 secondswhen the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position, or after theengine is started, comes on whiledriving, the SRS is not workingproperly. If this occurs, have yourvehicle immediately inspected byan authorized KIA dealer.

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(Continued) Before you replace a fuse or dis-

connect a battery terminal, turnthe ignition switch to the LOCKposition and remove the ignitionswitch. Never remove or replacethe air bag related fuse(s) whenthe ignition switch is in the ONposition. Failure to heed thiswarning will cause the SRS airbag warning light to illuminate.

WARNING Do not put anything in front of thepassenger air bag indicator.

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Main components of the occupantdetection system A detection device located within the

front passenger seat cushion. An electronic system which deter-

mines whether the passenger air bagsystems should be activated or deacti-vated.

A indicator light located on the instru-ment panel which illuminates thewords PASSENGER AIR BAG OFFindicating the front passenger air bagsystem is deactivated.

The instrument panel air bag warninglight is interconnected with the occu-pant detection system.

If the front passenger seat is occupied bya person that the system determines tobe of appropriate size, and he/she sitsproperly (sitting upright with the seatbackin an upright position, centered on theseat cushion with their seat belt on, legscomfortably extended and their feet onthe floor), the PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator will turn off and the frontpassenger's air bag will be able to inflate,if necessary, in frontal crashes.You will find the PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator on the center facia panel.This system detects the conditions 1~4in the following table and activates ordeactivates the front passenger air bagbased on these conditions.

Always be sure that you and all vehicleoccupants are seated and restrainedproperly (sitting upright with the seat inan upright position, centered on the seatcushion, with the persons legs comfort-ably extended, feet on the floor, andwearing the safety belt properly) for themost effective protection by the air bagand the safety belt.

The ODS (Occupant Detection System)may not function properly if the passen-ger takes actions which can defeat thedetection system. These include:

(1) Failing to sit in an upright position.(2) Leaning against the door or center

console.(3) Sitting towards the sides or the front

of the seat.(4) Putting legs on the dashboard or rest-

ing them on other locations whichreduce the passenger weight on thefront seat.

(5) Improperly wearing the safety belt.(6) Reclining the seat back.


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C040301AMGCondition and operation in the front passenger occupant detection system

*1) The ODS system uses a field to evaluate a person's size to determine whether theair bag should deploy. It is possible for a child to be detected and activate the ODS,thus allowing the airbag to deploy. To maximize safety, do not allow children to ridein the front passenger seat.

*2) Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.

WARNINGRiding in an improper position orplacing weight on the front passen-ger's seat when it is unoccupied bya passenger adversely affects theOccupant Detection System (ODS).Your ODS is designed to resistelectronic waves, but do not placean electronic device such as laptopcomputer on or near the seat cush-ion since it may defeat the properfunctioning of the ODS.

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Condition detected by theoccupant detection

system

1. Adult or child*1

2. Child restraint system*2

3. Unoccupied 4. There is a malfunction

in the system

OffOnOn

Off

OffOffOff

On

ActivatedDeactivatedDeactivated

Activated

"PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator

lightSRS warning light Front passenger

air bag

Indicator/Warning light Devices

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1KMN3664

1KMN3665- Never sit with hips shifted

towards the front of the seat.

- Never lean on the door or centerconsole.

- Never sit on one side of the frontpassenger seat.

- Never place feet on the dash-board.

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- Never put a heavy load or anactive electronic device on thefront passenger seat or seatbackpocket.

- Never excessively recline thefront passenger seatback.

OVQ036014N- Never place feet on the front pas-

senger seatback.

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When an adult is seated in the front pas-senger seat, if the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator is on, turn the igni-tion switch to the LOCK position and askthe passenger to sit properly (sittingupright with the seat back in an uprightposition, centered on the seat cushionwith their seat belt on, legs comfortablyextended and their feet on the floor).Restart the engine and have the personremain in that position. This will allow thesystem to detect the person and toenable the passenger air bag.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-cator is still on, ask the passenger tomove to the rear seat.

NOTICEThe PASSENGER AIR BAG OFFindicator illuminates for about 4 sec-onds after the ignition switch is turnedto the ON position or after the engine isstarted. If the front passenger seat isoccupied, the occupant detection sensorwill then classify the front passengerafter several more seconds.

B990A01OWARNING

Do not put a heavy load or an activeelectronic device (ex. laptop com-puter, navigation, etc.) in the frontpassenger seatback pocket or onthe front passenger seat. Do nothang onto the front passenger seat.Do not hang any items such asseatback table on the front passen-ger seatback. Do not place feet onthe front passenger seatback. Donot place any items under the frontpassenger seat. Any of these couldinterfere with proper sensor opera-tion.

Proper position

WARNINGDo not allow an adult passenger toride in the front seat when thePASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-cator is illuminated because the airbag will not deploy in the event of acrash. If the "PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF" indicator remains illuminatedafter the adult passenger reposi-tions themselves properly and thecar is restarted, have the passengermove to the rear seat because thepassenger's front air bag will notdeploy.The "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF"indicator will not change accordingto the occupants posture after thevehicle has been running for 30seconds.Front seat passengers must stayproperly seated to avoid seriousinjury from a deploying air bag.

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WARNING Even though your vehicle is

equipped with the occupantdetection system, never install achild restraint system in the frontpassenger's seat. A deploying airbag can forcefully strike a childresulting in serious injuries ordeath. Any child age 12 andunder should ride in the rear seat.Children too large for childrestraints should use the avail-able lap/shoulder belts. No matterwhat type of crash, children of allages are safer when restrained inthe rear seat.

If the PASSENGER AIR BAGOFF indicator is illuminatedwhen the front passenger's seatis occupied by an adult andhe/she sits properly (sittingupright with the seatback in anupright position, centered on theseat cushion with their seat belton, legs comfortably extendedand their feet on the floor), havethat person sit in the rear seat.

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(Continued) Accident statistics show that chil-

dren are safer if they arerestrained in the rear, as opposedto the front seat. It is recommend-ed that child restraints be securedin a rear seat, including an infantriding in a rear-facing infant seat,a child riding in a forward-facingchild seat and an older child rid-ing in a booster seat.

Air bags can only be used once have an authorized KIA dealerreplace the air bag immediatelyafter deployment.

The occupant detection systemmay not work properly if water,coffee or any other liquid includ-ing rain gets on the seat. Keepthe front seat dry at all times.

Do not place an electronic devicesuch as a laptop computer on thefront passenger seat. Its electron-ic field may cause the ODS toswitch to the "on" condition andthus allow the passenger airbagto deploy needlessly in a colli-sion, increasing your repaircosts.

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