Kia Stonic YB 2021 - Page 43

23
3
3
Safety features of your vehicle Seat belts
NOTICE
䳜 Pre-tensioners equipped at the
front and rear outboard seating
positions will be activated in cer
-
tain collisions. The pre-tensioner
seat belts can be activated, where
the collision is severe enough,
together with the air bags.
䳜 When the pre-tensioner seat
belts are activated, a loud noise
may be heard and fine dust, which
may appear to be smoke, may be
visible in the passenger compart
-
ment. These are normal operating
conditions and are not hazardous.
䳜 Although it is harmless, the fine
dust may cause skin irritation and
should not be breathed for pro
-
longed periods. Wash all exposed
skin areas thoroughly after an
accident in which the pre-ten
-
sioner seat belts were activated.
䳜 Because the sensor that activates
the SRS air bag is connected with
the pre-tensioner seat belt, the
SRS air bag warning light on
the instrument panel will illumi
-
nate for approximately 6 seconds
after the ignition switch has been
turned to the 0N position, and
then it should turn off.
CAUTION
If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not
working properly, the SRS air bag
warning light will illuminate even if
there is no malfunction of the SRS
air bag. If the SRS air bag warning
light does not illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to 0N, or if it
remains illuminated after illuminat
-
ing for approximately 6 seconds, or
if it illuminates whilst the vehicle is
being driven, have the system
inspected by a professional work
-
shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service part
-
ner.
WARNING
䳜 Pre-tensioners are designed to
operate only one time. After acti
-
vation, pre-tensioner seat belts
must be replaced. All seat belts, of
any type, should always be
replaced after they have been
worn during a collision.
䳜 The pre-tensioner seat belt
assembly mechanisms become
hot during activation. Do not
touch the pre-tensioner seat belt
assemblies for several minutes
after they have been activated.
䳜 Do not attempt to inspect or
replace the pre-tensioner seat
belts yourself. Have the system
inspected by a professional work
-
shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
䳜 Do not strike the pre-tensioner
seat belt assemblies.