Kia Optima 2017 - Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt; To Release the Seat Belt

When using the rear center seat belt,
the buckle with the 󳱷CENTER󳱸 mark
must be used.
WARNING
Always have the metal tab (1) inser‐
ted into the buckle (2).
NOTICE
If you are not able to pull out the
safety belt from the retractor, firm‐
ly pull the belt out and release it. Af‐
ter release, you will be able to pull
the belt out smoothly.
To release the seat belt:
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The seat belt is released by pressing
the release button (A) in the locking
buckle. When it is released, the belt
should automatically draw back into
the retractor.
If this does not happen, check the belt
to be sure it is not twisted, then try
again.
Pre-tensioner seat belt
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Your vehicle is equipped with driver's
and front passenger's pre-tensioner
seat belts (retractor pretensioner).
Rear pre-tensioner seat belts are
equipped (rear outboard seats - for Eu‐
rope).
The pre-tensioner seat belts can be ac‐
tivated, where the frontal collision is
severe enough, together with the air
bags.
Safety features of your vehicle
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