Kia Forte 2021 - Safety Features; Seat Belts; Occupant Detection System; Passenger Airbag Off Indicator

ALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPERATING INFORMATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS. *IF EQUIPPED †LEGAL DISCLAIMERS ON BACK INSIDE COVER
45
PRESS
Seat Belts
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To properly fasten your Seat Belts:
1. Insert the belt tongue plate
A
into the buckle
B
until it clicks
2. Position the lap portion of the belt across your lap as LOW ON THE
HIPS as possible
C
. Adjust the belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on the
shoulder portion
D
The Seat Belt warning chime
operates for the driver’s seat only.
QUICK TIP
REMINDER: For maximum protection,
always wear your seatbelt.
Seat Belt Retractor Locks
Retractor locks allow lap/shoulder seat belts to remain unlocked during
normal vehicle operation for freedom of movement and increased comfort.
During a STRONG STOP, SUDDEN TURN OR CERTAIN COLLISIONS, seat
belt retractors will automatically lock the belts to reduce the risk of injury.
For illustrative purposes only. Your actual display, buttons and/or features may vary.
Refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.
A
B
C
D
SAFETY
FEATURES
SAFETY FEATURES
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks
Locate these locks on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors. Move the
Child-Protector Rear Door Lock located on the rear edge of the rear passenger
doors to the lock position (LOCK) to disable the inner door handles from
opening the rear doors .
Unlock
Lock
REMINDER: Child-protector
rear door lock is located on
rear passenger door jamb.
REMINDER: Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the Passenger Airbag
Indicator is illuminated OFF because the airbag will not deploy in the event of a crash. The driver
must instruct the passenger to reposition her/himself in the seat.
For more information on the Occupant Detection System / Passenger Airbag Off Indicator, please
refer to section 3 in the Owner’s Manual.
FRONT
REAR
A/COFF
SYNC
AUTO
MODE
A
AUTO
ADS OFF
Cluster Ionizer
888
°
C 888
°
C
UTO
2
PASSENGER
AIR BAG
OFF
Occupant Detection System (ODS) /
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator
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ODS is designed to detect the presence of the front passenger. Depending on
the situation and type of accident, the system may:
• Deploy airbag (Adult)
• Not deploy the airbag (Unoccupied)
If the system determines that the airbag should
not be deployed, the Passenger Airbag Off light
E
will illuminate.
(Located above Climate Control panel)
E
Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s
Manual for more information.