Three-point belt

The three-point belt in the Kia Opirus is designed to combine maximum safety with high wearing comfort. Thanks to the individual adjustment options and the automatic retractor, the belt can be optimally adapted to every body size. Particular emphasis is placed on correct positioning of the lap belt – low across the hips – to provide the best possible protection in a collision. The detailed instructions in this chapter help you avoid mistakes when using the belt.

Fastening the front three-point belt

1. Grasp the buckle and the latch plate.

2. Slowly pull the three-point belt out of the retractor.

3. Insert the latch plate (1) into the buckle opening (2) until it clicks audibly and locks in the buckle.

4. Route the lap belt portion (1) as LOW ACROSS THE HIPS as possible to reduce the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.

Now pull the shoulder belt portion (2) upward so that the lap belt portion lies snugly but comfortably across the hips. The retractor is designed to automatically retract belt webbing that has been pulled out too far and keep the belt under a certain tension.

For safety reasons, do not let the belt webbing lie extremely loose on your body.

5. Adjust the shoulder belt height adjuster to the position that suits you. To move the height adjuster higher, push it upward (1). To move it lower, press the release button (2) and at the same time slide the height adjuster downward (3). After adjusting, make sure the belt guide is securely locked in place.

Removing the front three-point belt

Press the release button on the buckle and let the shoulder belt portion retract slowly.

• Keep the seatbacks in a comfortable but as upright a position as possible while driving. The seat belt system provides optimal protection when the seatbacks are in as upright a position as possible.
• Never route the shoulder belt portion under your outer arm or behind your back.
• Never route the shoulder belt along your neck or face.
• Route the lap belt portion as low as possible across your hips. Keep the lap belt portion snug but not constricting across your hips. Never route the lap belt portion over your waist.
• Never drive with a twisted or jammed seat belt. If you cannot remove the twist in a belt webbing or the cause of the jam, have the affected seat belts checked immediately by an authorized KIA dealer.
• Never use a single seat belt for more than 1 person.

Failure to observe these precautions increases the risk of serious injury in a collision.

The three-point belt of the Kia Opirus 2003–2011 is a central component of the safety system and ensures optimal restraint in an accident. Its precise adjustability and high-quality materials provide a comfortable and safe driving experience.

The clear instructions for using the three-point belt help you avoid mistakes and ensure its full protective effect. This makes every journey in the Kia Opirus safer and more relaxed.

Why is the correct fit of the three-point belt important?
Only a correctly fitted belt provides optimal protection and prevents the occupant from sliding under the belt in an accident.

How should the lap belt portion be positioned?
It should lie snugly and as low as possible across the hips, not over the waist.