Kia Optima: Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt System
To ensure that the safety belts provide the maximum protection, please follow these instructions:
- Use the belts at all times - even on short trips.
- If the safety belt is twisted, straighten it prior to use.
- Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from the belt.
- Periodically inspect belt webbing, anchors, buckles, and all other parts for signs of wear, and damage. Replace damaged, excessively worn or questionable parts immediately.
- To clean the belt webbing, use a mild soap solution recommended for cleaning upholstery or carpets. Follow the instructions provided with the soap. Do not bleach or dye the webbing because this may weaken the webbing fibers and allow them to fail when loaded in a collision.
- Do not make modifications or additions to the safety belt.
- After wearing a safety belt, make sure it fully retracts to the stowed position. Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door when you close it.
3 Point Rear Center Belt
To fasten the rear center belt
1. Slowly pull the tongue plates out from the retractor.
2. Insert the tongue plate (A) into the open end of the buckle (C) until an audible
“click" is heard, ...
Restraint of Pregnant Women
Pregnant women should wear lap/shoulder belt assemblies whenever possible according
to specific recommendations by their doctors. The lap portion of the belt should
be worn AS SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS ...
See also:
Muffler. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Front muffler
2. Catalytic converter & center muffler assembly
3. Main muffler
4. Gasket
5. Hanger
...
Owner maintenance
The following lists are vehicle checks and
inspections that should be performed by
the owner or an authorized Kia dealer at
the frequencies indicated to help ensure
safe, dependable operation ...
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory
to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels al ...