Kia Forte: Seat belt restraint system / Front passenger seat belt warning

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.
When the ignition switch is ON
or the engine starts with the front
passenger seat belt fastened, the
warning light will stay for about 6
seconds.
If the passenger seat belt is unfastened
during driving, the warning
light will illuminate if the speed is
under 20 km/h (12 mph). When the
speed is 20 km/h (12 mph) and
faster, the warning light will blink and
the warning chime will sound for
approximately 100 seconds.
✽ NOTICE
- Even if the front passenger seat is
not occupied, the seat belt warning
light will illuminate for 6 seconds.
- The front passenger's seat belt
warning may operate when luggage
is placed on the front passenger
seat.
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
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To fasten your seat belt:
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of
the retractor and insert the metal tab
(1) into the buckle (2). There will be
an audible "click" when the tab locks
into t ...
Other information:
A battery should last for several years,
but if the transmitter or smart key is
not working properly, try replacing the
battery with a new one. If you are
unsure how to use or replace the battery,
contact an authorized Kia dealer.
1. Pry open the transmitter cover.
2. Replace the batte ...
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission
control and performance.
Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where
both mileage and time are shown, the
frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
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