Kia OPTIMA HYBRID 2011 Owner Manual
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Thank you for becoming the owner of a new Kia vehicle.
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customer service experience that exceeds your expectations.
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time of publication. However, Kia reserves the right to make changes
at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement can
be carried out.
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explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a result,
you may encounter material in this manual that is not applicable to
your specific Kia vehicle.
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as well, this publication should remain with the vehicle if it is
sold.
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that provides important information on all warranties regarding
your vehicle.
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recommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation
of your new vehicle.
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for its various models. Therefore, some of the equipment
described in this manual, along with the various illustrations,
may not be applicable to your particular vehicle.
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Foreword
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Introduction
Your vehicle at a glance
Safety features of your vehicle
Features of your vehicle
Driving your vehicle
What to do in an emergency
Maintenance
Specifications, Consumer information,
Reporting safety defects
Index
table of contents
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How to use this manual / 1-2
Fuel requirements / 1-3
HEV powertrain / 1-5
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-6
Introduction
Introduction
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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. In order
to minimize the chance of death or injury ,
you must read the WARNING and CAUTION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words in this
manual to best explain how to enjoy your
vehicle.By reading your manual, you will
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. Use the
index when looking for a specific area or
subject;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 will find various types of safety
instructions in this manual. These
instructions were prepared to enhance
your personal safety. Carefully read and
follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these instructions.
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NOTICE
ANOTICE indicates interesting orhelpful information is being provided.
HOW T O USE THIS MANUAL
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation in
which harm, serious bodily injury
or death could result if the warning
is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation in
which damage to your vehicle could
result if the caution is ignored.
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Introduction
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having a pump octane
number ((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain
maximum performance with UNLEADED
FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark plug fouling.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than what
has been specified. (Consult an authorized Kia dealer for details.)
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NOTICE
Tighten the cap until it clicks one time,
otherwise the fuel cap open warning
indicator light will illuminate.
Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alcohol),
and gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol (also known as wood alcohol)
are being marketed along with or instead
of leaded or unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or
gasohol containing any methanol. Either
of these fuels may cause drivability problems and damage to the fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if
drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability problems
may not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty if they result from the use
of:
1.Gasohol containing more than 10%
ethanol.
2.Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol.
3.Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel comprised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, and is manufactured
exclusively for use in Flexible Fuel
Vehicles. “E85” is not compatible with
your vehicle. Use of “E85” may result in
poor engine performance and damage to
your vehicle's engine and fuel system.
Kia recommends that customers do not
use fuel with an ethanol content exceeding 10 percent.
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NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
does not cover damage to the fuel system
or any performance problems caused by
the use of “E85” fuel.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
WARNING - Refueling
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle
automatically shuts off. Attempts
to force more fuel into the tank
can cause fuel overflow onto you
and the ground causing a risk of
fire.
• Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.
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Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of
the fuel system.
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NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
may not cover damage to the fuel system
and any performance problems that are
caused by the use of fuels containing
methanol.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with detergent additives such as TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines
will help the engine run cleaner and
enhance performance of the Emission
Control System. For more information on
TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please
go to the website (www
.toptiergas.com).
For customers who do not use TOP Tier
Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have
problems starting or the engine does not
run smoothly, additives that you can buy
separately may be added to the gasoline.
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not
available, one bottle of additive added to
the fuel tank at every 12,000 km (7,500
miles) or every engine oil change is recommended. Additives are available from
your authorized Kia dealer along with
information on how to use them. Do not
mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is available.
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Introduction
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.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000
km (1,200 miles) of operation.
HEV POWERTRAIN
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INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Seat belt warning light
High beam indicator
Tur n signal indicator
ABS warning light
Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light
Engine oil pressure warning light
12V charging system warning light
ESC indicator/ESC malfunction
indicator
ESC OFF indicator
Malfunction indicator
Air bag warning light
Cruise indicator*
Cruise SET indicator*
Low fuel level warning light
Door ajar warning light
Trunk lid open war ning light
Front fog light indicator*
Engine coolant temperature
warning light
Electronic power steering (EPS)
system warning light*
Shift pattern indicator
Low Tire Pressure T elltale/TPMS
Tire Pressure monitoring
system/Malfunction indicator
Active ECO
ECO
Immobilizer indicator
Vehicle ready indicator
EV (Electronic Vehicle) MODE
Service indicator
* : if equipped
❈ For more detailed explanations, refer
to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.
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Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Engine compartment / 2-4
Your vehicle at a glance
Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Driver position memory system*.......4-32
2. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-13
3. Outside rearview mirror control
switch*...............................................4-44
4. Power window lock button*...............4-23
5. Power window switches*...................4-20
6. Central door lock switch*..................4-14
7. Instrument panel illumination control
knob*.................................................4-47
8. ESC OFF button ...............................5-20
9. Steering wheel tilt lever*...................4-35
10. Hood release lever .........................4-24
11. Fuse box.........................................7-52
12. Brake pedal.....................................5-14
13. Accelerator pedal..............................5-7
14.Trunk lid release button...................4-17
15. Fuel filler lid release button.............4-25
* : if equipped
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
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1. Instrument cluster .............................4-47
2. Light control / Tur n signals................4-87
3.Wiper/Washer ...................................4-90
4. Horn ..................................................4-35
5. Steering wheel audio control*.........4-118
6. Auto cruise control*...........................5-27
7. Driver’s air bag..................................3-45
8. Steering wheel..................................4-34
9. ENGINE START/STOP button ............5-5
10. Digital clock...................................4-115
11. Hazard ............................................4-80
12. Audio* ...........................................4-117
13. Climate control system ...................4-97
14. Shift lever..........................................5-9
15. Aux, USB and iPod port* ..............4-119
16. Power outlet*.................................4-114
17. Seat warmer*....................................3-9
18. Passenger’s air bag........................3-45
19. Glove box......................................4-111
* : if equipped
❈ The actual instrument panel in the vehicle may differ from the illustration
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Sub relay box ....................................7-55
2. Engine coolant reservoir...................7-24
3.Windshield washer fluid reservoir.....7-29
4. Radiator cap .....................................7-26
5. Engine oil dipstick.............................7-22
6. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-22
7. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-28
8. Air cleaner.........................................7-30
9. Fuse box...........................................7-52
10. Inverter coolant reservoir................7-24
* : if equipped
* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance
TRUNK OVERVIEW
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1. Service plug.......................................H12
2. Battery cover.....................................7-35
3. Cooling duct ......................................H13
4. High voltage battery ............................H9
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Seat / 3-2
Seat belts / 3-16
Child restraint system / 3-26
Airbag-advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-34
Safety features of your vehicle
Safety features of your vehicle
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Driver’s seat
(1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward
(2) Seatback recliner
(3) Seat adjustment, height
(4) Lumbar support
(5) Driver position memory system*
(6) Seat warmer switch*
(7) Headrest
Front passenger’s seat
(8) Seat adjustment, forward / backward
(9) Seatback recliner
(10) Seat warmer switch*
(11) Headrest
Rear seat
(12) Seat warmer*
(13) Headrest
(14) Armrest
* : if equipped
SEAT
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Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING - Driver’s seat
• Never attempt to adjust the seat
while the vehicle is moving of
your vehicle. This could result in
loss of control of your vehicle.
• 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.
• Sit as far back as possible from
the steering wheel while still
maintaining comfortable control
of your vehicle. A distance of at
least 10" from your chest to the
steering wheel is recommended.
Failure to do so can result in
airbag inflation injuries to the
driver.
WARNING - Uprighting
seat
Do not press the release lever on a
manual seatback without holding
and controlling the seatback. The
seatback will spring upright possibly impacting you or other passengers.
WARNING - Loose objects
Do not place anything in the driver's foot well or under the front
seats. Loose objects in the driver's
foot area could interfere with the
operation of the foot pedals.
WARNING -
Driver responsibility for
passengers
The driver must advise the passenger to keep the seatback in an
upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion. If a seat is reclined
during an accident, the restraint
system's ability to restrain will be
greatly reduced.
WARNING - Seat cushion
Occupants should never sit on seat
cushions. The passenger's hips
may slide under the lap portion of
the seat belt during an accident or
a sudden stop.
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Front seat adjustment
Forward and backward
To 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 make
sure the seat is locked securely by trying
to move forward and backward without
using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not
locked properly.
WARNING - Seat
adjustment
• Do not adjust the seat while wearing seat belts. Moving the seat
forward will cause strong pressure on the abdomen.
• Do not place your hand near the
seat bottom or seat track while
adjusting the seat. Your hand
could get caught in the seat
mechanism.
WARNING - Unexpected
seat movement
After adjusting a manual seat,
always check that it is locked by
shifting your weight to the front and
back. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver's seat could
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
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Seatback angle
To 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 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.)
Seat height (for driver’s seat)
To change the height of the seat, move
the lever upwards or downwards.
• To lower the seat cushion, push down
the lever several times.
• To raise the seat cushion, pull up the
lever several times.
Lumbar support (for driver’s seat)
Press the front portion of the switch to
increase support, or the rear portion of
the switch, to decrease support.
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Automatic adjustment (if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control knob located on the outside of
the seat cushion. Before driving, adjust
the seat to the proper position so as to
easily control the steering wheel, pedals
and switches on the instrument panel.
Forward and backward
Push the control switch forward or backward to move the seat to the desired
position. Release the switch once the
seat reaches the desired position.
WARNING
The power seat is operable with the
ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never be
left unattended in the car.
CAUTION
• The power seat is driven by an
electric motor. Stop operating
once the adjustment is completed. Excessive operation may
damage the electrical equipment.
• When in operation, the power
seat consumes a large amount of
electrical power. To prevent
unnecessary charging system
drain, don’t adjust the power seat
longer than necessary while the
engine is not running.
• Do not operate two or more power
seat control knobs at the same
time. Doing so may result in
power seat motor or electrical
component malfunction.
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Seatback angle
Push the control switch forward or backward to move the seatbac k to the desired
angle. Release the switch once the seat
reaches the desired position.
Seat height (for driver’s seat)
Pull the front portion of the control switch
up to raise or down to lower the front part
of the seat cushion. Pull the rear portion
of the control switch up to raise or down
to lower the rear part of the seat cushion.
Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.
Lumbar support
(for driver’s seat, if equipped)
The lumbar support can be adjusted by
pressing the lumbar support switch on
the side of the drivers seat. Press the
front portion of the switch to increase
support, or the rear por tion of the switch,
to decrease support.
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Headrest
The driver's and front passenger's seats
are equipped with a headrest for the
occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort
for the driver and front passenger, but
also helps protect the head and neck in
the event of a collision.
For maximum effectiveness in case of an
accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the
same height of the center of gravity of an
occupant's head. Generally, the center of
gravity of most people's head is similar
with the height of the top of their eyes.
Also, adjust the headrest as close to your
head as possible.
For this reason, the use of a cushion that
holds the body away from the seatbac k is
not recommended.
Forward and backward adjustment
The headrest may be adjusted forw ard to
4 different positions by pulling the headrest forward to the desired detent. To
adjust the headrest to it’s furthest backwards position, pull it fully forward to the
farthest position and release it.Adjust the
headrest so that it properly supports the
head and neck.
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WARNING - Headrest
removal/adjustment
• Do not operate the vehicle with
the headrests removed.
Headrests can provide critical
neck and head support in a
crash.
• Do not adjust the headrest height
while the vehicle is in motion.
Driver may lose control of the
vehicle.
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Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the headrest, push and hold the release button (2)
on the headrest support and lower the
headrest to the desired position (3).
Removal and installation
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button
(1) while pulling the headrest up (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the headrest poles (3) into the holes while pressing the release button (1). Then adjust it
to the appropriate height.
Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmers are provided to warm
the front seats during cold weather.With
the ignition switch in the ON position,
push either of the switches to warm the
driver's seat or the front passenger's
seat.
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During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in the
OFF position.
With the seat warmer switch in the ON
position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.
• Each time you push the button, the
temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :
• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF
position whenever the engine
start/stop button is turned on.
Climate control seat (if equipped)
The climate control seat is provided to
cool or warm the seat during hot or cold
weather by blowing air through small v ent
holes on the surface of the seat and seatback. While the engine is running, push
the rear portion of the switch to cool the
seat, and push the front portion of the
switch to warm the seat.
When the operation of the climate control
seat is not needed, keep the switch in the
OFF position.
The climate control seat defaults to the
OFF position whenever the ignition
switch is turned on.
CAUTION - Seat damage
• When cleaning the seats, do not
use an organic solvent such as
paint thinner, benzene, alcohol
and gasoline. Doing so may damage the surface of the heater or
seats.
• To prevent overheating the seat
warmer, do not place anything on
the seats that insulates against
heat, such as blankets, cushions
or seat covers while the seat
warmer is in operation.
• Do not place heavy or sharp
objects on seats equipped with
seat warmers. Damage to the seat
warming components could
occur.
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CAUTION
• The climate control seat is a supplementary cooling/heating system. Use the climate control seat
when the climate control system
is on. Using the climate control
seat for prolonged periods of time
with the climate control system
off could cause the climate control seat performance to impair.
• When cleaning the seats, do not
use an organic solvent such as
paint thinner, benzene, alcohol
and gasoline. Doing so may damage the surface of the seats.
• Do not spill liquid such as water
or beverages on the surface of
the front seats and seatbacks, or
the air vent holes may be blocked
and prevented from working
properly.
• Do not place materials such as
plastic bags or newspapers under
the seats. The air vent may not
work properly as the air intake
can be blocked.
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• When the air vent does not operate, restar t the vehicle. If there is
no change, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
WARNING
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using the climate
control seat to warm due to the
possibility of excess heating or
burns.The occupants must be able
to feel if the seat is becoming too
warm and to turn the seat warmer
off. In particular, the driver must
exercise extreme care for the following types of passengers:
1.Infants, children, elderly or disabled persons, or hospital outpatients
2.Persons with sensitive skin or
those that burn easily
3.Fatigued individuals
4.Intoxicated individuals
5.Individuals taking medication
that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold
tablets, etc.)
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Active headrest
The active headrest is designed to move
forward and upward during a rear impact.
This helps to prevent the driver's and
front passenger’s head from moving
backward and thus helps prevent neck
injuries.
Seatback pocket
The seatback pocket is provided on the
back of the front passenger’s seatback.
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WARNING - Seatback
pocket
Do not put heavy or sharp objects
in the seatback pocket. An occupant could contact such objects in
a crash. Heavy objects in the front
passenger seatback could also
interfere with the airbag sensing
system.
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Rear seat adjustment
Headrest
The rear seat is equipped with headrests
in all the seating positions for the occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort
for passengers, but also helps protect the
head and neck in the event of a collision.
For maximum effectiveness in case of an
accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the
same height of the center of gravity of an
occupant's head. Generally, the center of
gravity of most people's head is similar
with the height as the top of their eyes.
Also adjust the headrest as close to your
head as possible. For this reason, the
use of a cushion that holds the body
away from the seatback is not recommended.
Adjusting the height up and down
(if equipped)
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the headrest, push and hold the release button (2)
on the headrest support and lower the
headrest to the desired position (3).
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Removal and installation
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button
(1) while pulling the headrest upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the headrest poles (3) into the holes while pressing the release button (1). Then adjust it
to the appropriate height and ensure that
it locks in position.
Make sure the headrest locks in position
after adjusting.
Seat warmer (if equipped)
The seat warmer is provided to warm the
rear seats during cold weather. With the
ignition switch in the ON position, push
either of the switches to warm the seat.
During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in the
OFF position.
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NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the ON
position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.
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Armrest
To use the ar mrest, pull it forward from
the seatback.
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Seat belt restraint system
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the
bony structure of the body, and should
be worn low across the front of the pelvis
or the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as
applicable; wearing the lap section of the
belt across the abdominal area must be
avoided.
Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly
as possible, consistent with comfort, to
provide the protection for which they
have been designed.
A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer.
Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils
and chemicals, and particularly battery
acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out
using mild soap and water. The belt
should be replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated or damaged.
• For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be
used whenever the vehicle is moving.
A properly positioned shoulder belt
should be positioned midway ov er your
shoulder across your collarbone.
• Never allow children to ride in the front
passenger seat. See child restraint
system section for further discussion.
SEAT BELTS
WARNING - Shoulder belt
Never wear the shoulder belt under
your arm or behind your back. An
improperly positioned shoulder
belt cannot protect the occupant in
a crash.
WARNING - Damaged
seat belt
Replace the entire seat belt assembly if any part of the webbing or
hardware is damage as you can no
longer be sure that a damage seat
belt will provide protection in a
crash.
WARNING - Twisted seat
belt
Make sure your seat belt is not
twisted when worn. A twisted seat
belt may not properly pr otect y ou in
an accident and could even cut into
your body.
WARNING - Seat belt
buckle
Do not allow foreign material (gum,
crumbs, coins, etc.) to obstruct the
seat belt buckle. This may prevent
the seat belt from fastening securely.
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