Kia K2500 2011 Owner's Manual
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Now that you are the owner of a Kia Vehicle, you’ll probably be
asked a lot of questions about your vehicle 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’s a company that has thousands of employees focused
on building high-quality vehicles at affordable prices.
The first syllable, Ki, in the word “Kia” means “to arise from, to
the world” 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 come up out of Asia, to the world.”
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Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.
When you require service, remember that your dealer
knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained
technicians, recommended special tools, genuine Kia
replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete satisfaction.
Because subsequent owners require this important information as well, this publication should remain with the
vehicle if it is sold.
This manual will familiarize you with operational, maintenance and safety information about your new vehicle. It
is supplemented by a Warranty and Maintenance book
that provides important information on all warranties
regarding your vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with
an audio system, you will also have a Kia Integrated
Audio System manual explaining its operation. We urge
you to read these publications carefully and follow the
recommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation of your new vehicle.
Kia offers a great variety of options, components and features for its various models.
Therefore, the equipment described in this manual, along
with the various illustrations, may not all be applicable to
your particular vehicle.
The information and specifications provided in this manual were accurate at the time of printing. Kia reserves the
right to discontinue or change specifications or design at
any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. If you have questions, always check with your
Kia Dealer.
We assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction in your Kia vehicle.
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Foreword
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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Knowing your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
Driving tips
In case of an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications
Index
table of contents
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Vehicle break-in process / 1-3
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We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can
assist you in many ways. We strongly recommend that you read the
entire manual. Especially, in order to
prevent death or injury, at the very
least, you must read the WARNING
and CAUTION sections spread
throughout the manual, which are
easily recognized by their special
markings listed.
Illustrations complement the words
in this manual to best explain how to
enjoy your vehicle. By reading your
manual, you learn about features,
important safety information, and
driving tips under various road conditions.
The general layout of the manual is
provided in the Table of Contents. A
good place to start is the index; it has
an alphabetical listing of all information in your manual.
Sections: This manual has eight sections plus an index. Each section
begins with a brief list of contents so
you can tell at a glance if that section
has the information you want.
You’ll find various WARNING’s,
CAUTION’s, and NOTICE’s in this
manual. These WARNING’s,
CAUTION’s and NOTICE’s were prepared to enhance your personal
safety and continued satisfaction
with Kia vehicle.You should carefully
read and follow ALL procedures and
recommendations provided in these
WARNING’s, CAUTION’s and
NOTICE’s.
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NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates a situation in
which damage to your vehicle could
result if the notice is ignored.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation
in which serious bodily injury or
death could result if the warning
is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation
in which personal injury, perhaps
severe, could result if the caution
is ignored.
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VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCESS
No special break-in period is needed. By following a few simple precautions for the first 1,000 km (600
miles) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.
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Interior overview / 2-3
Your vehicle at a glance
Your vehicle at a glance
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Hood
2. Headlights
3. Wiper
4. Door
5. Side gate/Rear gate
6. Tire
7. Window
8. Antenna
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Power window switches *
3. Brake/clutch fluid
4. Instrument cluster
5. Light control/Turn signals
6. Wiper/Washer
7. Glove box
8. Hood release lever
9. Headlight leveling device *
10. Steering wheel
11. Shift lever
12. Parking brake
13. Vent controls
14. Fog light *
15. Hazard
16. Audio *
17. Climate control system *
18. Cigar lighter
19. Ashtray
* : if equipped
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Keys / 3-2
Door locks / 3-3
Window / 3-6
Seat / 3-8
Safety belts / 3-14
Hood / 3-28
Rear gate / 3-30
Side gate / 3-31
Fuel filler / 3-32
Mirrors / 3-33
Interior lights / 3-34
Storage compartment / 3-35
Interior features / 3-37
Exterior tool box (For 1.4 ton only) / 3-40
Audio system / 3-40
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CAUTION
Use only Kia original parts for
the ignition key in your vehicle.
If an aftermarket key is used, the
ignition switch may not return
to ON after START. If this happens, the starter will continue to
operate causing damage to the
starter motor and possible fire
due to excessive current in the
wiring.
The key code number is stamped on
the plate attached to the key set.
Should you lose your keys, this number will enable an authorized Kia
Dealer to duplicate the keys easily.
Remove the plate and store it in a
safe place. Also, record the code
number and keep it in a safe and
handy place, but not in the vehicle.
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WARNING - Ignition key
Leaving children unattended in
a vehicle with the ignition key is
dangerous even if the key is not
in the ignition. Children copy
adults and they could place the
key in the ignition. The ignition
key would enable children to
operate power windows or other
controls, or even make the vehicle move, which could result in
serious bodily injury or even
death. Never leave the keys in
your vehicle with unsupervised
children.
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Operating door locks from
outside the vehicle
• Turn the key toward rear of vehicle
to lock and toward front of vehicle
to unlock.
• Once the doors are unlocked, it
may be opened by pulling the door
handle.
• When closing the door, push the
door by the hand. Make sure that
doors are closed securely.
To lock a door without the key, push
the inside door lock button (
➀
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“Lock” position and close the door
(➁).
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NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key,
engage the parking brake, close all
windows and lock all doors when
leaving your vehicle unattended.
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NOTICE
If the door is locked/unlocked multiple times in rapid succession with
either the vehicle key or door lock
button, the system may stop operating temporarily in order to protect
the circuit and prevent damage to
system components.
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CAUTION
• The doors should always be
fully closed and locked while
the vehicle is in motion to prevent accidental opening of the
door. Locked doors will also
discourage potential intruders
when the vehicle stops or
slows.
• Be careful when opening
doors and watch for vehicles,
motorcycles, bicycles or
pedestrians approaching the
vehicle in the path of the door.
Opening a door when something is approaching can
cause damage or injury.
Operating door locks from
inside the vehicle
• To unlock a door, push the door
lock button to the “Unlock” position.
• To lock a door, push the door lock
button (
➀
) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked, red part (➁) of
the knob becomes invisible.
• To open a door, pull the door handle (
➂
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Central door lock system
(if equipped)
If you lock/unlock the driver’s door
with a key or door lock button, front
doors will lock/unlock automatically.
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Lock
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WARNING
Leaving your vehicle unlocked
can invite theft or possible harm
to you or others from someone
hiding in your vehicle while you
are gone. Always remove the
ignition key, engage the parking
brake, close all windows and
lock all doors when leaving your
vehicle unattended.
WARNING - Unattended
children
An enclosed vehicle can
become extremely hot, causing
death or severe injury to unattended children or animals who
cannot escape the vehicle.
Furthermore, children might
operate features of the vehicle
that could injure them, or they
could encounter other harm,
possibly from someone gaining
entry to the vehicle. Never leave
children or animals unattended
in your vehicle.
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CAUTION
• Make sure heads and hands
are safely out of the way
before closing a window.
• Do not allow children to play
with the power windows.
Serious injury can result from
unintentional window operation by the child.
• Do not extend face or arms
outside through the window
opening while driving.
• Always double check to make
sure all arms, hands and other
obstructions are safely out of
the way before closing a window.
Manual windows (if equipped)
Use the window crank to open and
close each window.
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NOTICE
If you notice buffeting and pulsation
(wind shock) with either side window open, you should open the
opposite window slightly to reduce
the condition.
Power windows (if equipped)
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate. Front doors have a power window switch that controls that door’s
window.
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NOTICE
To prevent the power window system from the possibility of damage,
do not open or close two windows at
the same time. This will also ensure
the longevity of the fuse.
WINDOWS
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Window opening and closing
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls the front
windows in the vehicle. To open or
close a window, press down (➀) or
pull up (➀) the front portion of the
corresponding switch.
Power window timer (if equipped)
The power windows can be operated
for approximately 30 seconds after
the ignition key is removed or turned
to the ACC or LOCK position.
However, if the front doors are
opened, the power windows cannot
be operated even within the 30 seconds after the ignition key removal.
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Driver’s door
Passenger’s door
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Front seat adjustment
Adjust the seat before driving, and
make sure the seat is locked securely by trying to move forward and
backward without using the control
lever. If the seat moves, it is not
locked properly.
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• Loose objects in the driver’s
foot area could interfere with
the operation of the foot pedals, possibly causing an accident. Loose objects might
interfere with the seat slide
mechanism. Do not place anything under the front seats.
• Children should never be left
unattended in the car.
WARNING - Driver’s seat
• Never attempt to adjust seat
while the vehicle is moving.
This could result in loss of
control, and an accident causing death, serious injury, or
property damage.
• Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position
of the seatback. Storing items
against a seatback or in any
other way interfering with
proper locking of a seatback
could result in serious or fatal
injury in a sudden stop or collision.
• Always drive and ride with
your seatback upright and the
lap portion of the safety belt,
or lap belt, snug and low
across the hips. This position
puts your safety belts in the
best position to protect you in
case of an accident.
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Adjusting the seat forward and
backward (driver’s seat)
To move the seat forward or backward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment
lever under the front edge of the
seat cushion 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.
Adjusting the seatback recliner
(if equipped)
To recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on
the seatback recline lever located
on the outside of the seat, at the
rear.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat
and adjust the seatback to the
position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure
the seatback is locked in place.
(The lever MUST return to its original position for the seatback to
lock.)
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Headrest adjustment
Adjusting the height up and down
The headrest not only provides comfort for the driver and passengers,
but also helps to protect the head
and neck in the event of a collision.
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position. To lower the headrest, push and hold the release button on the headrest support and
lower the headrest to the desired
position. For best protection, adjust
the headrest so its center is as high
as your ears.
Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as
far as it can go then press the
release button while pulling upward.
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WARNING
Driving or riding in a vehicle
with a front seatback reclined
could lead to serious or fatal
injury in an accident. If a front
seat is reclined during an accident, the occupant’s hips may
slide under the lap portion of
the safety belt applying great
force to the unprotected
abdomen or neck. Serious or
fatal internal injuries could
result. Keep the seatbacks in a
comfortably upright position
whenever the vehicle is in
motion.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of head and
neck injuries, do not drive the
vehicle with the headrest
removed or improperly positioned.
Do not adjust the driver’s headrest while driving.
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Center seat
To use it as a console box, push
down the release lever beside the
seat and fold the seatback forward.
To use it as a seat, push down the
release lever beside the seat and
stand the seatback upright.
Rear seat cushion under box
There is multipurpose receipt space
under the rear seat cushion.
1. Unsnap the clasps at the front of
the seat cushion.
2. Raise up the seat cushion at the
rear of the seat cushion.
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When you fold the center seatback, put the center safety belt
into the parking brake lever
cover. Doing so can prevent the
safety belt from being damaged
by the center seatback.
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Engine room access
Driver’s seat
To access the engine room behind
the driver’s seat,
1. Slide the seat forward as far as it
can go.
2. Fold the seatback forward.
3. Remove the mat behind the front
seats.
4. Remove the bolts on the cover and
remove the cover.
Front passenger’s seat
To access the engine room under the
front passenger’s seat,
1. Fold the passenger’s seatback
and center seatback.
2. Unsnap the clasps (
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of the seat cushion.
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WARNING
When you return the seat cushion to its original position, make
sure the safety belts are in position to be accessible and to
function properly.
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3. Lift the seat cushion and fasten
the seat cushion with the strap.
WARNING
Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in
the engine compartment. Doing
so may cause a heat-induced
fire.
WARNING - 2.5L Engine
Never work on injection system
with engine running or within 30
seconds after shutting off
engine. High-pressure pump,
rail, injectors and high-pressure
pipes are subject to high pressure even after the engine
stopped. The fuel jet produced
by fuel leaks may cause serious
injury, if it touches the body.
People using pacemakers
should not move than 30cm
closer to the ECU or wiring harness within the engine room
while engine is running, since
the high currents in the electronic engine control system
produce considerable magnetic
fields.
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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.
Front seats have lap/shoulder belts.
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.
SAFETY BELTS
WARNING - Safety belts
To minimize the risk of serious
or fatal injury in an accident, the
driver and all passengers
should use the appropriate
safety restraints for their age
and size.
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Safety belts provide the best restraint
when:
• The seatback is upright.
• The occupant is sitting upright (not
slouched).
• The lap belt is snug across the hips.
• The shoulder belt is snug across
the chest.
• The knees are straight forward.
To help you remember to fasten your
safety belt, a warning light will come
on.
WARNING - After a colli-
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• Lap/shoulder belt assemblies
may be stretched or damaged
when subjected to the stress
and forces of a collision.
• The entire restraint system
should be inspected following
any collision. All belts, retractors, anchors and hardware
damaged by a collision should
be replaced before the vehicle
is operated again.
WARNING - Cargo area
Passengers should never be
allowed to ride in the cargo area
of a vehicle. No safety belts are
provided for the cargo area.
Persons riding in the vehicle
without a fastened 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 correct 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 vehicle has a specific
safety belt assembly that
includes a buckle and tongue
designed to be used together.
For greatest effectiveness, follow these guidelines in using
safety belts:
• Use the shoulder portion of
the safety belt on the outside
shoulder 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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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 accident.
WARNING - Safety belt
care
• A damaged belt may not give
you the protection you need in
an accident.
• Inspect your safety belts periodically 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/shoulder 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.
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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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Safety belt warning light
As a reminder to the driver and passenger, safety belt warning light will
blink for approximately 6 seconds
each time you turn the ignition switch
ON.
Lap/shoulder belt
To fasten the front lap/shoulder
belt:
1. Grasp the buckle and tongue
plate.
2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt
out from the retractor.
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When you fold the center seatback, put the center safety belt
into the parking brake lever
cover. Doing so can prevent the
safety belt from being damaged
by the center seatback.
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3. Insert the tongue plate (➀) into the
open end of the buckle (➁) until an
audible “click” is heard, indicating
the belt is locked in the buckle.
4. Position the lap portion (➀) of the
belt across your lap as LOW ON
THE HIPS as possible to reduce
the risk of sliding under it during
an accident. Adjust the belt to a
SNUG FIT by pulling up on the
shoulder portion (➁) of the safety
belt. The belt retractor is designed
to take up excess webbing automatically and to maintain tension
on the belt. For your safety, do not
put any excess slack into the safety belt at any location.
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NOTICE
If you are not able to pull out the
safety belt from the retractor, firmly
pull the belt out and release it. Then
you will be able to pull the belt out
smoothly.
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To unfasten the front lap/shoulder
belt:
Press the release button on the
buckle and allow the belt to slowly
retract.
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• The seatbacks should always
remain in a comfortable,
upright position while the
vehicle is in motion. The safety belt system will provide the
most protection with the seatbacks in an upright position.
• Never wear the shoulder portion of the safety belt under
the outside arm or behind the
back.
• Never wear the shoulder portion of the safety belt across
the neck or face.
• Wear the lap portion of the
safety belt as low on the hips
as possible. Be sure the lap
belt fits snugly around the
hips. Never wear the lap belt
over your waist.
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• Never drive or ride with a
twisted or jammed safety belt.
If you cannot untwist or unjam
the safety belt, see the nearest
Kia dealer immediately.
• Never use a single belt to
restrain more than one person
at a time.
Failure to follow these warnings
will increase the risk and severity of injury in an accident.
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Rear seat safety belt
(for DOUBLE CAB model)
Lap belt (if equipped)
To fasten the lap belt:
1. Grasp the tongue plate end and
pull it low over the abdomen.
2. Insert the tongue plate (
➀
) into the
open end of the buckle (➁) until an
audible “click” is heard, indicating
the latch is locked. Make sure the
belt is not twisted.
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WARNING
When you do not fasten the
safety belts on the outsides of
the rear seats, keep the buckle
in an upright position towards
the back of the seat to maintain
it safely.
Doing so can prevent the buckle
from being damaged causing
serious or fatal injuries in an
accident.
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3. Grasp the free portion of the belt
webbing and pull until the belt is
snug over the hips and lower
abdomen. If it becomes necessary
to lengthen or shorten the belt,
hold the latch plate tongue at right
angles to the webbing and pull.
4. Make sure that the belt is placed
as LOW ON THE HIPS as possible.
To unfasten the lap belt:
Press the release button (➀) on
buckle.
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Adjust to a snug fit
Keep as low on hip
bone as possible
Too high
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WARNING - Lap belt
Be sure the lap belt is positioned snugly around the hips,
and not on the waist. Failure to
position the lap belt snugly
around the hips will increase
the chance and severity of
injury in the event of a collision.
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