Kia Forte: Seat belt restraint system / Driver seat belt warning

If a driver turns the ignition switch ON or the engine starts with the seat belt unfastened, the seat belt warning light will stay on until the driver fastens the seat belt and the warning sound will continue for 6 seconds. If a driver turns the ignition switch ON or the engine starts with seatbelt fastened, the warning light will stay for 6 seconds and the warning sound will not be heard.

At a driving speed below 20 km/h (12 mph) with the driver’s seatbelt unfastened, the warning light will stay on. At a driving speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) and above with the seatbelt unfastened, the warning light will blink and the warning sound will continue for 100 seconds.

If a driver unfastens the seatbelt while driving at a speed below 20 km/h (12 mph), the warning light will stay on; for a driving speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) and above, the warning light will blink and the warning sound will continue for 100 seconds.

    Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided.

    When the ignition switch is ON or the engine starts with the front passenger seat belt unfastened, the warning light will stay on until the belt is fastened.

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