Safety Features of Your Vehicle

Seat Belt - 3-Point Driver's Seat Belt with Emergency Locking Retractor

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To fasten the seat belt:

To fasten the seat belt, pull the belt out of the retractor and insert the metal tongue (1) into the buckle (2). A click will be heard when the tongue latches into the buckle.

The seat belt automatically adjusts to the required length only after the lap belt portion is manually adjusted to fit snugly across the hips. If you lean forward slowly and gently, the belt will extend and allow you to move. However, during a sudden stop or impact, the belt will lock in place. It will also lock if you attempt to lean forward too quickly.

✽ NOTICE

If you cannot pull the seat belt out of the retractor, pull the belt firmly and release it. Then you will be able to pull the belt out smoothly.

Height Adjustment

Front Seat

You can adjust the height of the shoulder belt anchor to one of 4 positions for maximum comfort and safety.

The adjustable seat belt height should not be too close to the neck. The shoulder portion should be adjusted so that it lies across the chest and over the middle of the shoulder, not against the neck.

To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor, lower or raise the height adjuster to the appropriate position.

To raise the height adjuster, pull it up (1). To lower it, press the height adjustment button (2) and push it down (3).

Release the button to lock the anchor in the desired position. Try moving the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in that position.

Improperly fastened seat belts may cause serious injury in a crash.

WARNING. Shoulder Belt Positioning.

Never route the shoulder belt across your neck or face.

WARNING - Seat Belt Replacement

Replace seat belts after a crash. Failure to replace seat belts after a crash may leave you with damaged seat belts that will not provide protection in a subsequent collision.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Optima DL3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.