Kia Optima: Seat belts / Seat belt precautions
Infant or small child
You should be aware of the specific requirements in your country. Child and/or
infant seats must be properly placed and installed in the rear seat. For more information
about the use of these restraints, refer to “Child restraint system” in this section.
✽ NOTICE
Small children are best protected from injury in an accident when properly
restrained in the rear seat by a child restraint system that meets the requirements
of the Safety Standards of your country. Before buying any child restraint system,
make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets Safety Standards of your
country. The restraint must be appropriate for your child's height and weight. Check
the label on the child restraint for this information. Refer to “Child restraint
system” in this section.
Your vehicle is equipped with driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat
belts (retractor pretensioner and EFD (Emergency Fastening Device)). The pre-tensioner
seat belts may be activated ...
Children who are too large for child restraint systems should always occupy the
rear seat and use the available lap/shoulder belts. The lap portion should be fastened
and snugged on the hips as lo ...
Other information:
The sensor may be limited when the below conditions.
If there is a problem with the BCW system, a warning message will appear and
the light on the switch will turn off. The system will turn off automatically.
One or both of the sensors on the rear bumper is blocked by dirt or snow
or a f ...
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds
When the parking brake is applied, the warning light will remain on.
When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
- If th ...