Seating and Safety Restraints for the Kia K4

Contents:

• Important safety precautions
• Seats
• Seat belts
• Child Restraint System (CRS)
• Air bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System

Your safety and the safety of your passengers are paramount. We strongly encourage all owners to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the advanced safety architecture and restraint systems integrated into the Kia K4 to ensure optimal protection during every journey.

Important safety precautions

This section outlines critical safety protocols and best practices designed to mitigate risks. The following guidelines are fundamental to the safe operation of your Kia K4 and represent the most essential safety information contained within this manual.

Always wear your seat belt

The seat belt remains your primary defense in the event of a collision. While the Kia K4 is equipped with a sophisticated supplemental restraint system (SRS) including multiple air bags, these are designed to work in conjunction with seat belts—not to replace them. For your protection, ALWAYS ensure that you and every passenger in your Kia K4 have properly fastened their seat belts or child restraints before the vehicle begins motion.

Restrain all children properly

For maximum safety, all children under the age of 13 should be seated in the rear of the Kia K4. Infants and young children must be secured in an age-appropriate child restraint system. Older children should utilize a booster seat paired with the lap/shoulder belt until they are physically large enough to use the vehicle's standard seat belts safely. Please consult your local and regional regulations to ensure full compliance with child seating laws.

Air bag safety and hazards

Air bags are life-saving devices; however, they require specific clearance to deploy effectively. Occupants sitting too close to an air bag module, or those who are not correctly restrained, face a higher risk of serious injury. Infants, small children, and shorter adults are at the greatest risk from an inflating air bag. Always adhere to the seating positions and distance recommendations outlined in this manual to ensure the Kia K4 air bag system functions as intended.

Preventing driver distraction

Distracted driving is a significant hazard that poses a lethal risk to you, your passengers, and others on the road. Maintaining full situational awareness is the core responsibility of the driver. Common distractions include drowsiness, personal grooming, consuming food, interacting with other passengers, and the misuse of mobile devices. A distracted driver who removes their eyes from the road or hands from the wheel significantly increases the likelihood of an accident.

To enhance safety in your Kia K4, follow these steps:

• ALWAYS configure your mobile devices, navigation systems, and infotainment settings while the Kia K4 is parked or safely stopped in a designated area.

• Use mobile devices only when legally permitted and when traffic conditions allow for safe interaction. NEVER text or email while operating your Kia K4. Adhere to all local laws regarding handheld device usage.

• Make safety your absolute priority. You have a duty to yourself and others to maintain focus, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your eyes scanning the road at all times.

Control your speed

Excessive speed is a primary contributor to the severity of crash-related injuries. While the Kia K4 is engineered for performance, you must never exceed a speed that is safe for the current road, weather, or traffic conditions, regardless of posted speed limits.

Maintain your Kia K4 in safe condition

Mechanical reliability is a critical component of vehicle safety. Tire blowouts or sudden component failures can create hazardous situations. To minimize these risks, conduct regular inspections of your tire pressure and tread condition, and strictly adhere to the maintenance schedule for your Kia K4 provided by your authorized service center.

Seats ➤

Seat belts ➤

Child Restraint System (CRS) ➤

Air bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System ➤