Kia Seltos: Safety features of your Kia

Contents:

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

For the safety of the driver and all passengers, every Kia Seltos owner should become familiar with the vehicle's safety features before driving. Understanding how these systems work helps you use them correctly and avoid common mistakes.

Important safety precautions

You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section and throughout the owner's manual. The safety precautions below are among the most important for everyday Kia Seltos operation.

Always wear your seat belt

A seat belt is your best protection in nearly every type of accident. Air bags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. Even though the Kia Seltos is equipped with air bags, always make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts correctly and keep them fastened whenever the vehicle is moving.

Proper seat belt use helps keep occupants in the correct seating position, reduces the risk of contact with the interior, and allows the air bag system to work as intended.

Restrain all children

All children age 13 and under should ride in the Kia Seltos properly restrained in a rear seat, not in the front passenger seat. Infants and small children should be secured in an appropriate child restraint that matches their age, height, and weight.

Larger children should use a booster seat with the lap and shoulder belt until they are large enough to use the seat belt properly without a booster. Always follow the instructions from the child restraint manufacturer and the guidance provided in this manual.

Air bag hazards

Air bags can help save lives, but they may also cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them or who are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and shorter adults are at greater risk of injury from an inflating air bag.

To reduce this risk in the Kia Seltos, sit upright, move the seat to a safe position, wear the seat belt properly, and follow all air bag warnings and seating instructions in the owner's manual.

Driver distraction

Driver distraction is a serious and potentially deadly danger, especially for inexperienced drivers. Safety should always be the first priority behind the wheel of the Kia Seltos. Common distractions include drowsiness, reaching for objects, eating, personal grooming, talking with passengers, adjusting devices, and using a mobile phone.

Drivers become distracted when they take their eyes off the road, their hands off the steering wheel, or their attention away from driving. To reduce the risk of distraction or a crash:

• Always set up mobile devices, such as MP3 players, phones, navigation units, or similar equipment, only when the Kia Seltos is parked or safely stopped.

• Use a mobile device only when permitted by law and only when driving conditions allow safe use. Never text or email while driving. Many states prohibit texting while driving, and some states or cities also restrict the use of handheld phones.

• Never allow a mobile device or any other activity to distract you from driving. You are responsible for your passengers and other road users, so keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes and attention on the road.

Control your speed

Excessive speed is one of the leading factors in serious crash injuries and fatalities. In general, the faster the Kia Seltos is traveling, the greater the risk and the more severe the possible outcome. However, serious injuries can still occur at lower speeds if the road, weather, traffic, or visibility conditions are poor.

Never drive faster than what is safe for the current situation, even if the posted speed limit is higher. Adjust your speed smoothly and allow enough distance for braking, steering, and reacting to unexpected hazards.

Keep your Kia in safe condition

A tire blowout, worn component, or mechanical failure can create an extremely dangerous driving situation. To reduce the possibility of these problems, inspect the Kia Seltos regularly, check tire pressure and tire condition frequently, and follow the recommended maintenance schedule.

Keeping your Kia Seltos in good operating condition helps support safe handling, predictable braking, better fuel economy, and long-term reliability.

Seats ➤

Seat belts ➤

Child Restraint System (CRS) ➤

Air bag - advanced Supplemental Restraint System ➤