Kia RIO 2005 Owner Manual
Kia, The Company
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 “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.”
Enjoy your Vehicle!
Foreword
Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.
When you require service, remember that your
authorized Kia 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 Consumer Information
Guide and by a Warranty and Consumer Information
Manual that provides important information on all
warranties regarding your vehicle: New Vehicle
Limited Warranty, Powertrain Limited Warranty,
Limited Warranty Covering Perforation from
Corrosion, and Emission Control System Warranty. If
your vehicle is equipped with an audio system, you
will also have a Kia Integrated Audio Systems 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 included in this manual were
accurate at the time of printing. Kia Motors 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.
© 2005 Kia Motors Corp.
All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
recording, or by any information storage and retrieval
system or translation in whole or part is not permitted
without written authorization from Kia Motors
Corporation.
Printed in Korea
CAUTION
Severe enging and transaxle damage may result
from the use of poor quality fuels and lubricants
that do not meet Kia specifications. You must
always use high quality fuels and lubricants that
meet the specifications listed on Page 7-48 in the
Maintenance section of the Owner’s Manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
DRIVING TIPS
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
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INTRODUCTION
How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Vehicle Break-In Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
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Introduction
How To Use This Manual
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 urge you to
review the entire manual. However, in order to prevent
death or injuries, at the very least, you must review the
WARNING and CAUTION sections spread throughout
the manual, which are easily recognized by their
special markings indicated below.
Illustrations complement the words in this manual to
help explain the best way to enjoy your vehicle. By
reading your manual, you can find out about features,
important safety information, and driving under
various road conditions.
The layout of the manual is provided in the Table of
Contents.
Index: 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 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 WARNINGs, CAUTIONs, and
NOTICEs in this manual. These WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs and NOTICEs were prepared to enhance
your personal safety and continued satisfaction with
your Kia vehicle. You should carefully read and follow
ALL procedures and recommendations provided in
these WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.
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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NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates a situation in which damage
to your vehicle could result if the notice 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 speeds are
beneficial for proper engine break-in.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow
the brakes to seat properly.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.
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YOUR VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Interior and Exterior Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
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Your Vehicle At A Glance
Interior and Exterior Overview
4 Door
Outside
rearview mirror
Air bags
Headrest
Seat
Spare tire
Tail-lights
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Door
Shift lever
(Automatic)
Rear door child
safety lock
Fuel filler lid
1B3102001F
5 Door
Outside
rearview mirror
Air bags
Antenna
Headrest
Seat
Spare tire
Lights
Door
Shift lever
(Automatic)
Rear door child
safety lock
Fuel filler lid
1B3102001G
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Your Vehicle At A Glance
Instrument Panel Overview
Light control/
Turn signals
Steering wheel
Air bag
Hood release
Instrument
cluster
Climate control
Ashtray
Cup holder
Wiper/
Washer
Hazard switch
Air bag
Radio (If Equipped)
Glove box
Cigarette lighter
Shift lever
(Automatic)
Parking brake
1B3102002E
2-4
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Rear Hatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Trunk Lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Fuel Filler Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
Mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65
Cup Holders and Console Storage Compartment . . . 3-66
Sunglass Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Luggage Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69
Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70
Tonneau Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71
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Knowing Your Vehicle
Keys
Key code
AN7B03001
The key code number is stamped into the plate
attached to the key set. If you should 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.
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.
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.
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Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
1V2B03006B
You can also lock or unlock the door from the outside
with the transmitter.
LOCK - To lock the door, depress this button.
UNLOCK - To unlock the door, depress this button.
✻✻
NOTICE
• The transmitter will not work under the following conditions :
- Ignition key is in the ignition key hole.
- The battery of transmitter is discharged.
• The operational distance(5m) is exceeded.
• The transmitter may not operate when the
weather is very cold or when there are other
vehicles or objects around the vehicle. When
the transmitter does not work correctly, open
and close the door with the ignition key.
• If you have a problem with the transmitter,
contact an Authorized Kia Dealer.
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Knowing Your Vehicle
This device complies with Industry Canada
Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Battery Replacement
1V2B03006
The transmitter uses a 3-Volt, lithium-type battery. The
battery will normally last for several years. If it ever
needs replacement, use the following procedure:
1. Using a screwdriver, loosen the screw on the back of
the transmitter and pry the back off with a thin tool.
2. Remove the battery from the back.
3. Insert a new battery, making sure the “Plus(+)” side
faces down, and reassemble the transmitter.
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✻✻
NOTICE
Using an incorrect battery can cause the transmitter to malfunction. Make sure the replacement
battery has the same specification as the battery it
replaces.
Door Locks
Manual Door Locks
Operating Door Locks – With Key
Operating Door Locks – Without Key
UNLOCK
• Both front doors can be locked and unlocked with
the key.
• Turn the key toward front of vehicle to unlock and
toward rear of vehicle to lock the door.
• Once a door is unlocked, it may be opened by lifting
the door handle.
LOCK
1B3104001
To lock any door without the key, push the inside door
lock button down and close the door.
✻✻
NOTICE
Always remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake, close all windows and lock all doors
when leaving your vehicle unattended.
1B3104002B
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Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle
1B3104002C
• To lock a door, push the door lock button down.
• To unlock a door, pull the door lock button up.
• To open a door, pull the door handle towards the
middle of your vehicle.
The door ajar warning light will illuminate if a door is
not fully closed. Close the door completely and the
light will go out.
Automatic Door Locks (If Equipped)
If you lock/unlock the driver’s door or the passenger
door with a key or the door lock knob, all the doors
and rear hatch will lock/unlock automatically.
WARNING
Never leave children or animals unattended in
the vehicle. An enclosed vehicle can become
extremely hot, causing death or severe injury
to children or to animals who cannot escape
the vehicle.
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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 doors. Locked doors
will also discourage potential intruders when the
vehicle stops or slows.
Rear Door Child Safety Lock
FREELOCK
The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle.
• To lock a rear door so that it cannot be opened from
the inside, push the child safety lock located on the
rear edge of the door to the “LOCK” position
(toward front of vehicle) before closing the door.
• To open a rear door while the child safety lock is
engaged, lift the outside door handle.
WARNING - Rear Door Locks
If children accidentally open the rear doors
while the vehicle is in motion, they could fall
out and be seriously or fatally injured. To prevent children from opening the rear doors
from the inside, the rear door safety locks
should be used whenever children are in the
vehicle.
OMSA2010A
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Windows
Manual Windows (If Equipped)
1S2106002
Use the window crank to open and close each window.
✽✽
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. Each door has a power
window switch that controls that door’s window.
However, the driver has a power window lock switch
which can cancel the operation of the three passenger
window switches.
✻✻
NOTICE
To prevent the power window fuse from malfunctioning and the power window system from being
damaged, do not open or close more than two
windows at the same time.
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Driver’s Door Power Window Controls
Power window
lock switch
Power window
master control
Driver’s Power Window Switch
The driver’s power window switch provides two (2)
separate window-down functions.
• Depressing the driver’s power window switch completely, automatically lowers (Automatic-Down) the
driver’s window. To cancel this function, pull up on
the front of the switch and release it.
• Depressing the driver’s power window switch partially (to the first detent) provides precise control of
the window-down position.
To raise/close the driver’s window, pull up on the
power window switch.
AS2B03008D
All windows can be opened or closed using the power
window master control on the driver’s door. To open a
window, press down on the corresponding power window switch. To close a window, pull up on the corresponding power window switch.
Driver’s Window Automatic-Down Window
Switch
The driver’s window has an “Automatic-Down” feature. To activate the express-down feature, momentarily depress the front of the switch to the second detent
position. To cancel this feature, pull up on the front of
the switch and then release it.
Power Window Timer (If Equipped)
The power windows can be operated for approximately
30 seconds after the ignition key is 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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Knowing Your Vehicle
OFF
ON
Power Window Lock Switch Feature
WARNING - Passengers
• Keep the power window lock switch on the
driver’s door in the ON (depressed) position
except when someone is operating a passenger door window. Serious injury can result
from unintentional window operation, especially to children.
• Always double check to make sure all arms,
hands, and other obstructions are safely out
of the way before closing a window.
1FJB2011C
The driver can disable the power window switches on
all passenger doors by depressing the power window
lock switch located on the driver’s door to ON. When
the power window lock switch is ON, only the driver’s
master control can operate the windows.
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NOTICE
If you experience buffeting and pulsation (wind
shock) with either side window open, you should
open the opposite window slightly to reduce the
condition.
Passenger Door Power Window Controls
1B3104006A
To open a window, press the front portion of the switch
down. To close a window, pull the front portion of the
switch up.
WARNING - Passengers
Do not allow children to play with the power
windows. They may seriously injure themselves or others.
Seats
WARNING - Drivers
• Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback
when the vehicle is moving. Doing so could
cause loss of control, and serious personal
injury or death.
• Do not allow packages or other objects to
interfere with the normal position of a seat
back. These objects may prevent the seat
back from locking, which could result in
serious injury or death in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
• Always drive and ride with your seatback
upright and the lap portion of the safety belt
snug and low across the hips.
• If a child is riding in the front passenger seat,
they should always ride with the seatback in
the fully upright position.
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Knowing Your Vehicle
Front Seat Adjustment
Moving the Front Seat Forward and Backward
AS2B03011
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.
CAUTION
Do not place anything under the front seats.
Loose objects might interfere with the seat slide
mechanism or possibly roll out from under the
seat and interfere with the operation of the brake,
clutch or accelerator foot pedals.
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Adjusting the Front Seatback Recliner
AS2B03012
To recline the seatback;
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on the seatback
recline lever located on the outside of the seat,
toward the rear.
2. Lean back on the seat and adjust the back of the seat
to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is
located in place. (The lever MUST return to its original position for the seatback to lock.)
WARNING - Passengers
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt, and potentially
suffering serious personal injury or death in
the event of a collision, do not use the front
seatback in a reclined position while the vehicle is in motion. If a seat is reclined, the occupant’s hip could slide under or out of the lap
portion of the lap/shoulder belt during a collision. If that occurs, the occupant may no
longer be properly restrained, and the safety
belt could apply restraint forces to the unprotected abdomen resulting in serious personal
injury or death. Therefore, keep the seatbacks
in a comfortably upright position whenever the
vehicle is in motion.
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Knowing Your Vehicle
Adjusting the Height of Driver’s Seat Cushion
(Driver’s side-If Equipped)
AS2B04013A
To change the height of the seat cushion, rotate the
knob located on the outside of the seat cushion.
• To lower the seat cushion, rotate the knob toward
the front of the vehicle.
• To raise the seat cushion, rotate the knob toward the
rear of the vehicle.
WARNING
To drive properly, adjust the driver’s seat and
its headrest before starting. After doing so, you
should adjust the day/night rearview mirror
and the outside rearview mirror.
Lumbar Support (Drive’s seat only)
1S4104009B
You can adjust the lumbar support by moving the lever
on the side of the driver’s seatback. Pivoting the lever
toward the front of the vehicle increases the lumbar
support. Pivoting the lever toward the rear of the vehicle decreases the lumbar support.
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Adjustable Headrest
1RS104011A
To raise the headrest, simply pull it up to the desired
position. To lower the headrest, press the release lever
on the left side grommet, while pushing the headrest
down to the desired position. To remove the headrest,
raise it as far as it can go then press the release lever
while pulling upward.
WARNING – Headrests
• To reduce the risk of head and neck injuries,
do not operate the vehicle with the headrest
removed or improperly positioned.
• Do not attempt to adjust the driver’s headrest while driving.
• Adjust the top of the headrest so that it is
even with the top of your ears in order to
reduce the chance of injury in the event of a
collision.
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Knowing Your Vehicle
Heating the Front Seats (If Equipped)
Type A
Driver’s seat
Type B
Driver’s seat
Passenger’s seat
2FDB301/2FDB304
The front seats are electrically heated when the
corresponding switch(shown above) is depressed and
the vehicle ignition is ON. A thermostat regulates seat
temperature when the switch is depressed. To
deactivate the front seats heating system, depress the
switch again.
✽✽
NOTICE
• When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic
solvent such as 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 blankets, cushions or seat covers on the
seats 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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WARNING
Passengers should use extreme caution when
using seat warmers due to the possibility of
excess heating or burns. In particular, the following types of passengers should exercise
extreme care:
1. Infants, children, elderly or handicapped
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.)
Rear Seat
WARNING - Rear Seatback
• The rear seatback must be securely latched.
If not passengers and objects could be
thrown forward and suffer serious injury or
death in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
• Luggage and other cargo should be laid flat
in the cargo area. If objects are large, heavy
or must be piled, they must be secured.
Under no circumstances should cargo be
piled higher than the seatbacks. Failure to
follow what warnings could result in serious
injury or death in the event of a sudden
stop, collision or rollover.
(Continued)
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(Continued)
• Passengers should not ride in the cargo area
or sit or recline on folded seatbacks while
vehicle is in motion.
• When resetting the seatback to the upright
position, make sure it is securely latched by
pushing it forward and rearward.
• To avoid the possibility of burns, do not
remove the carpet in the cargo area.
Emission controls beneath this floor generate hight exhaust temperatures.
Split Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped)
1BC102001B
The rear aseatbacks fold froward to provide additional
cargo space and to provide an access to the trunk area.
• To fold the rear seatback(s) down, pull the unlock
knob located in the top of the seatbacks, then fold
the seatback forward and down.
• To raise the seatback, lift and push it firmly until it
clicks into place.
• When you return the seatback to its original position, reposition the rear safety belts so that they can
be used by rear seat passengers.
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NOTICE
When returning the rear seatbacks to the upright
position, remember to return the rear shoulder
belts to their proper position. Routing the safety
belt webbing through the rear safety belt guides
will help keep the belts from being trapped
behind or under the seats.
WARNING -Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to prevent it
from shifting and causing injury to the vehicle
occupants.
Rear Seat Armrest (If Equipped)
1BC102002
This armrest is located in the center of the rear
seatback. To use an armrest, pull it downward from the
seatback.
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Safety Belts
Pretensioner Seat Belt (If Equipped)
EMSA3080
Your vehicle is equipped with driver’s and front passenger’s pretensioner seat belts. The purpose of the
pre-tensioner is to make sure that the seat belts fit
tightly against the occupant’s body in certain frontal
collisions.
The pre-tensioner seat belts can be activated together
with the airbags, where the frontal collision is severe
enough.
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2
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AS2B030015C
The pre-tensioner seat belt operates in the same way as
an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) type of seat
belt. When the ignition switch is in the "ON" position
and if the vehicle stops suddenly, or if the occupant
tries to lean forward too quickly, the seat belt retractor
will lock into position. However, in certain frontal collisions, the pretensioner will activate and pull the seat
belt into tighter contact against the occupant's body.
The seat belt pre-tensioner system consists mainly of
the following components.
Their locations are shown in the illustration.
1. SRS airbag warning light
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