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 ...
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Hazardous Driving Conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud,
sand, or similar hazards, follow these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extra distance for braking.
Avoi ...
Climate control air filter
The climate control air filter installed behind the glove box filters the dust
or other pollutants that come into the vehicle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system. If ...
Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no longer bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before waxing. Use good quality liquid or paste
wax, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all ...