KIA Soulev 2016 Owners Manual

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Foreword
Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle. When you require service, remember that your Kia dealer
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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 Consumer Information manual that provides important information on all warranties regarding your vehicle.
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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 located in the back of this 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.
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful information is being provided.
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.
How T o Use This Manual
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Table of contents
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Introduction
Electric Vehic le Guide
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
Index
Introduction
Vehicle Data Collection and
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
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Introduction
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This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety sys­tems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/ fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was travel­ing.
These data can help provide a bet­ter understanding of the circum­stances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of per­sonally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investiga­tion.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Motor room compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Hood.....................................................4-22
2. Head lamp...................................4-83, 7-59
3. Fog lamp .....................................4-86, 7-63
4.Wheel and tire ......................................7-34
5. Outside rearview mirror........................4-36
6. Front windshield wiper blades.....4-87, 7-27
7.Windows ...............................................4-17
8. Parking assist system..........................4-76
9. Charging door...................EV Guide-21, 24
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Front view
The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance
10. Door locks...........................................4-11
11. Rear combination lamp.......................7-64
12. High mounted stop lamp ....................7-66
13. Rear window wiper blade..........4-89, 7-29
14.Tailgate................................................4-15
15. Rear camera display...........................4-80
16. Antenna ............................................4-126
17. Parking assist system.........................4-76
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Rear view
The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Inside door handle ................................4-12
2. Power window switch............................4-17
3. Central door lock switch........................4-13
4. Power window lock switch.....................4-20
5. Outside rearview mirror control.............4-37
6. Outside rearview mirror folding .............4-38
7. Instrument panel illumination control
switch....................................................4-41
8. Charging door open button......EV Guide-21
9. Charging timer OFF button......EV Guide-16
10. Steering wheel heater On/Off button..4-32
11. ESC Off button....................................5-24
12. Speaker lighting................................4-129
13. Steering wheel....................................4-30
14.Tilt and telescopic steering control
lever.....................................................4-31
15. Inner panel fuse panel........................7-49
16. Hood release lever..............................4-22
17. Seat.......................................................3-2
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The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Audio remote control buttons..............4-127
2. Driver’s front air bag.............................3-46
3. Horn......................................................4-32
4. Instrument cluster.................................4-40
5.Wiper and washer control lever.............4-87
6. Cruise control button ............................5-32
7. POWER button.......................................5-5
8. AVN(Audio/Video/Navigation)
9. Hazard warning flasher...........................6-2
10. Climate control system.......................4-94
11. Front seat warmer /
Seat air ventilation.................4-118, 4-120
12. Power outlet......................................4-121
13. Shift Lever...........................................5-11
14. Center console storage box..............4-115
15. Glove box..........................................4-115
16. Passenger’s front air bag....................3-46
17. Electronic parking brake.....................5-18
18. Parking assist system button..............4-76
19. Active ECO button..............................5-10
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The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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MOTOR ROOM COMPARTMENT
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1. Coolant reservoir ..................................7-20
2. Brake fluid reservoir..............................7-23
3. Fuse box................................................7-47
4. Positive battery terminal........................7-31
5. Negative battery terminal......................7-31
6. Radiator cap ..........................................7-22
7.Windshield washer fluid reser voir ........7-24
The actual motor compartment in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
Safety features of your vehicle
Seats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Front seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
• Seatback pocket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
• Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
• Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
• Pre-tensioner seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
• Seat belt precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
• Care of seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
• Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
• Tether anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
• Lower anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Air bag -
advanced supplemental restraint system. . . . . . 3-34
• How does the air bag system operate . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
• Do not installing a child restraint on a front
passenger's seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
• Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
• Occupant Detection System (ODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
• Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
• Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
• Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
• Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag. 3-51
• SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
• Adding equipment to or modifying your
air bag-equipped vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
• Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
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Front seat
(1) Forward and backward (2) Seatback angle (3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s seat) (4) Headrest
Rear seat
(5) Seatback folding (6) Headrest
SEATS
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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.
W ARNING - Driver respon-
sibility 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 occupant's hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt, applying great force to the unprotected abdomen.
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WARNING - Driver’s seat
• Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is mov­ing. This could result in loss of control of your vehicle.
• Do not allow anything to inter­fere with the normal position of the seatback and seatback adjustment.
• Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining comfortable con­trol of the 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 - Seat cushion
Occnpants should never sit on aftermarket seat cushions or sit­ting 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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WARNING - Rear
seatbacks
Always lock the rear seatback before driving. Failure to do so could result in passengers or objects being thrown forward injuring vehicle occupants.
WARNING - Luggage and
Cargo
Do not stack pile or stack lug­gage or cargo higher than the seatback in the cargo area.In an accident the cargo could strike and injury a passenger. If objects are large, heavy or must be piled, they must be secured in the cargo area.
WARNING - Unexpected
Seat Movement
After adjusting a manual seat, always check that it is loc ked b y 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.
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 - Cargo Area
Do not allow passengers to ride in the cargo area under any cir­cumstance. The cargo area is solely for the purpose of trans­porting luggage or cargo.
WARNING - Small
Objects
Use extreme caution when pick­ing small objects trapped under the seats or between the seat and the center console. Your hands might be cut or injured by the sharp edges of the seats mechanism.
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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.
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, push the lever upwards or down­wards.
• T o lo wer the seat cushion, push the lever down several times.
• To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever up several times.
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Headrest (for front seat)
The driver's and front passenger's seats are equipped with a headrest for the occupant's safety and comf ort.
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 rear 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 seatback is not recommended.
Forward and rearward adjustment
The headrest may be adjusted for­ward to 4 different positions by pulling the headrest forward to the desired detent. To adjust the head­rest to it’s furthest rearward 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).
NOTICE
If you recline the seatback towards the front with the headrest and seat cushion raised, the headrest may come in contact with the sunvisor or other parts of the vehicle.
Removal and installation
To remove the headrest:
1. Recline the seatback (2) with the recline lever (1).
2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.
3. Press the headrest release button (3) while pulling the headrest up (4).
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WARNING
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a seat with the headrest removed.
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To reinstall the headrest :
1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the holes while pressing the release button (1).
2. Recline the seatback (4) with the recline lever (3).
3. Adjust the headrest to the appro­priate height.
Seatback pocket
The seatback pocket is provided on the back of the front passenger’s seatbacks.
WARNING - Headrest
Reinstallation
To reduce the risk of injury to the head or neck, always make sure the headrest is locked into position and adjusted properly after reinstalling.
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WARNING - Seatback
pockets
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
Folding the rear seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle.
To fold down the rear seatback
1. Insert the rear seat belt webbing in the guide to prevent the seat belt from being damaged.
2.Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary, slide the front seat forward.
3. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest position.
4.Pull on the seatback folding lever, then fold the seat toward the front of the vehicle.When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it has locked into position by pushing on the top of the seatback.
5.To use the rear seat, lift and pull the seatback backward by pulling on the folding lever.
Pull the seatback firmly until it clicks into place.
Make sure the seatback is locked in place.
6.Return the rear seat belt to the proper position.
WARNING - Folded down
seatback
Never allow passengers sit on top of the folded down seatback while the vehicle is moving.This is not a proper seating position and no seat belts are available for use.
This could result in serious injury or death in case of an accident or sudden stop.
WARNING
- Objects
Objects carried on the folded down seatback should not extend higher than the top of the front seatbacks.This could allow cargo to slide forward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops.
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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.
Make sure the vehicle is off, the reduction gear is in P (Park) position, and the parking brake is securely applied whenever loading or unload­ing cargo.Failure to take these steps may allow the vehicle to move if the shift lever is inadvertently moved to another position.
Headrest
The rear seat(s) is equipped with headrests in all the seating positions for the occupant's safety and comf ort.
The headrest not only provides com­fort for passengers, but also helps protect the head and neck in the event of a collision.
For maximum eff ectiv eness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the head­rest is at the same height as 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 seatback is not recommended.
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WARNING - Cargo
Do not place heavy objects in the rear seats, since they can­not be properly secured and may hit vehicle occupants in a frontal collision.
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Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest :
1. Pull it up to the desired position (1).
To lower the headrest :
1. Push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest support
2. Lower the headrest to the desired position (3).
Removal and installation
To remove the headrest :
1. Raise it as far as it can go then press the release button (1) while pulling the headrest up (2).
To reinstall the headrest :
1. Put the headrest poles (3) into the holes while pressing the release button (1).
2. Adjust it to the appropriate height.
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WARNING - Headrest
installation
After installing the headrest, make sure that it is installed in the right direction.
A headrest installed reversely could increase whiplash injury during rear impact.
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SEAT BELTS
Seat belt restraint system
• 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 over 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 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.
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 - 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.
• Always wear both the shoul­der portion and lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
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• No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the seat belt adjusting devices from operating to remove slack, or prevent the seat belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack.
• When you fasten the seat belt, be careful not to latch the seat belt in buckles of other seat.It's very dan­gerous and you may not be pro­tected by the seat belt properly.
• Do not unfasten the seat belt and do not fasten and unfasten the seat belt repeatedly while driving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident causing death, serious injury, or property damage.
• When fastening the seat belt, make sure that the seat belt does not pass over objects that are hard or can break easily.
Seat belt warning
Driver’s seat belt warning (1)
The driver's seat belt warning light and chime will activate pursuant to the following table when the POWER button is in "ON" position.
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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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*1Warning pattern repeats 11 times with
an interval of 24 seconds.If the driver's seat belt is buckled, the light will stop within 6 seconds and chime will stop immediately.
*
2
The light will stop within 6 seconds and chime will stop immediately.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning (2)
The front passenger's seat belt warn­ing light will activate to the following table when the POWER button is in "ON" position.
*
1
The seat belt warning light will go
off if the vehicle speed decreases below 5 km/h (3 mph). If the vehi­cle speed increases above 5 km/h (3 mph), the warning light will blink again.
Conditions Warning Pattern
Seat Belt
Vehicle
Speed
Light-Blink
Unbuckled 6 seconds
Unbuckled
Above 10 km/h
(6mph)
Continuously
Buckled 6 seconds
Buckled Unbuckled
Above 10 km/h
(6mph)
Continuously *
1
Below 10 km/h
(6mph)
None
Conditions Warning Pattern
Seat Belt
Vehicle
Speed
Light-Blink
Chime-
Sound
Unbuckled 6 seconds
Buckled 6 seconds None
Buckled Unbuckled
Below 5 km/h
(3 mph)
6 seconds None
5 km/h~ 10 km/h
6 seconds
Above 10 km/h
(6 mph)
6 sec. on / 24 sec.off
(11 times)
Unbuckled
Above 10 km/h
(6 mph)
Below 5 km/h
(3 mph)
6 seconds *
1
Stop *
2
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Riding in an improper position adversely affects the front passen­ger's seat belt warning system. It is important for the driver to instruct the passenger as to the proper seating instructions as contained in this manual.
• You can find the front passenger's seat belt warning light on the cen­ter fascia panel.
• Although the front passenger seat is not occupied, the seat belt warn­ing light will blink for 6 seconds.
• The seat belt warning light can blink when a briefcase or purse is placed on the front passenger seat.
Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system with emergency locking retractor
To fasten your seat belt:
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tab (1) into the buckle (2). There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle.
The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt portion is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips. If you lean forward in a slow, easy motion, the belt will extend and let you move around. If there is a sud­den stop or impact, however, the belt will lock into position. It will also lock if you try to lean forward too quickly.
If you are not able to pull out the seat 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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Height adjustment
You can adjust the height of the shoul­der belt anchor to one of the 3 posi­tions for maximum comf ort and safety.
The height of the adjusting seat belt should not be too close to your neck. The shoulder portion should be adjusted so that it lies across your chest and midway over your shoulder near the door and not your neck.
To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster into an appropriate position.
To raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1). To lower it, push it down (3) while pressing the height adjuster button (2).
Release the button to lock the anchor into position. Try sliding the height adjuster to make sure that it has locked into position.
You should place the lap belt portion as low as possible and snugly across your hips, not on your waist. If the lap belt is located too high on your waist, it may increase the chance of injury in the event of a collision. Both arms should not be under or over the belt. Rather, one should be over and the other under, as shown in the illustra­tion.
Never wear the seat belt under the arm that is near the door.
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Front seat
WARNING - Shoulder belt
positioning
Never position the shoulder belt across your neck or face.
WARNING - Seat belt
replacement
Replace your seat belts after being in an accident. Failure to replace seat belts after an acci­dent could leave you with dam­aged seat belts that will not pro­vide protection in the event of another collision.
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Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system with combination locking retractor
To fasten your seat belt:
Combination retractor type seat belts are installed in the rear seat posi­tions to help accommodate the installation of child restraint systems. Although a combination retractor is also installed in the front passenger seat position, it is strongly recom­mended that children always be seated in the rear seat. NEVER place any infant restraint system in the front seat of the vehicle.
This type of seat belt combines the features of both an emergency lock­ing retractor seat belt and an auto­matic locking retractor seat belt. To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tab into the buckle. There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into the buckle. When not securing a child restraint, the seat belt operates in the same way as the driver's seat belt (Emergency Locking Retractor Type).
It automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap belt portion of the seat belt is adjusted manually so that it fits snugly around your hips.
When the seat belt is fully extended from the retractor to allow the instal­lation of a child restraint system, the seat belt operation changes to allow the belt to retract, but not to extend (Automatic Locking Retractor Type). Refer to “Using a child restraint sys­tem” in this chapter.
NOTICE
Although the combination retractor provides the same level of protection for seated passengers in either emer­gency or automatic locking modes, have the seated passengers use the emergency locking feature for improved convenience. The auto­matic locking function is intended to facilitate child restraint installation. To convert from the automatic lock­ing feature to the emergency locking operation mode, allow the unbuck­led seat belt to fully retract.
Do NOT fold down the left portion of the rear seat back when the rear center seat belt is buckled. ALWAYS UNBUCKLE the rear center seat belt before folding do wn the left portion of the rear seat back. If the rear center seat belt is buckled when the left por­tion of the rear seat back is folded down, distortion and damage to the top portion of the seat back and seat belt garnish may result, causing the seat back to lock into the folded down position.
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