Kia Optima: Care of seat belts
Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition, care should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hardware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors or other abuse.
WARNING
When you return the rear seatback to its upright position after the rear seatback has been folded down, be careful not to damage the seat belt webbing or buckle. Be sure that the webbing or buckle does not get caught or pinched in the rear seat. A seat belt with damaged webbing or buckle could fail during a collision or sudden stop, resulting in serious injury. If the webbing or buckles are damaged, get them replaced immediately.
Do not lie down
To reduce the chance of injuries in the event of an accident and to achieve maximum
effectiveness of the restraint system, all passengers should be sitting up and the
front seats should be in an u ...
Periodic inspection
All seat belts should be inspected periodically for wear or damage of any kind.
Any damaged parts should be replaced as soon as possible. ...
See also:
Jump Starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm
to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow the jump starting procedures
on this page. If in doubt, we str ...
Changing Coolant
Change coolant according to the Scheduled Maintenance.
Use only soft (de-mineralized) water in the coolant mixture.
The engine in your vehicle has aluminum engine parts and must be protected
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Installation
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In case of the windshield
with reflection layer which reflects the infrared rays in sensing
field, remove ...