Kia Optima: Seat belt restraint system
WARNING
- For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be
used whenever the vehicle is moving.
- Seat belts are most effective when seatbacks are in the upright position.
- Children age 12 and under must always be properly restrained in the rear
seat. Never allow children to ride in the front passenger seat. If a child over
12 must be seated in the front seat, he/she must be properly belted and the
seat should be moved as far back as possible.
- Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back. An improperly
positioned shoulder belt can cause serious injuries in a crash. The shoulder
belt should be positioned midway over your shoulder across your collarbone.
- Avoid wearing twisted seat belts. A twisted belt can't do its job as well.
In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt webbing is straight
and not twisted.
- Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. If the belt webbing
or hardware is damaged, replace it.
WARNING
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.
It is essential to replace the entire assembly after it has been worn in a severe
impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious. Belts should not be worn with
straps twisted. Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous
to put a belt around a child being carried on the occupant's lap.
WARNING
- 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.
- Make sure there is nothing in the buckle. The seat belt may not be fastened
securely.
The driver's seat belt warning light and chime will activate to the following
table when the ignition switch is in "ON" position.
*1 Warning pattern repeats 11 times with an inter ...
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Removal
1.
Remove the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9N.m(9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
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ESC OFF Switch. Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and
disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad side switch
assembly.
3.
Check ...
Inspection
1.
Check the strut bearing for wear
and damage.
2.
Check the spring upper and lower
seat for damage and deterioration.
3.
Compress and extend the pist ...