Kia Sportage: Seat belts / 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 - Pinched seat belt
Make sure that the webbing and/or buckle does not get caught or pinched in
the rear seat when returning the rear seatback to its upright position. A caught
or pinched webbing/ buckle may become damaged and could fail during a collision
or sudden stop.
WARNING
Seatbelts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather.
They could burn infants and children.
Infant or small child
All 50 states have child restraint laws. You should be aware of the specific
requirements in your state. Child and/or infant seats must be properly placed and
installed in t ...
All seat belts should be inspected periodically for wear or damage of any kind.
Any damaged parts should be replaced as soon as possible. ...
Other information:
Road salt and other corrosive chemicals are used in cold weather states to melt
snow and prevent ice accumulation. If these chemicals are not regularly removed,
they will corrode the vehicle underbody and over time damage fuel lines, the fuel
tank retention system, the vehicle suspension, the ...
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight
and steepness of the grade, and release the parking brake. Depress the accelerator
gradually while releasing the service brakes.
Wh ...