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

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual / Safety features of your vehicle / Seat belts / 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.

Driver seat belt warning

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