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.
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, ...
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 ...