Kia Telluride: Seat belt restraint system / Pretensioner seat belt
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Your Kia Telluride is equipped with pretensioner seat belts for the driver, front passenger, and occupants in the second and third seating rows.
The pretensioner system is designed to reduce slack in the seat belt during certain types of collisions, allowing the belt to fit more securely against the occupant's body and improving the effectiveness of the restraint system.
Pretensioner seat belts may activate when the vehicle experiences an impact that is severe enough to require additional occupant restraint.
During sudden braking or rapid forward movement, the seat belt retractor locks automatically. In certain frontal impacts, the pretensioner mechanism activates and immediately tightens the seat belt to help keep the occupant in the proper seating position.
If excessive force is detected on the driver's or passenger's seat belt during pretensioner operation, the load limiter integrated into the retractor releases a controlled amount of belt tension. This feature helps reduce the force applied to the occupant while maintaining effective restraint.
WARNING
For maximum protection, always make sure the seat belt webbing lies flat against your body without twists or excessive slack, and remain seated properly with your back against the seatback.
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If the Kia Telluride is equipped with side or curtain air bags, the pretensioner seat belts may activate during certain frontal or side collisions.
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SRS air bag warning light
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Front retractor pretensioner assembly
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SRS control module
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2nd row retractor pretensioner assembly
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3rd row retractor pretensioner assembly
CAUTION
Skin irritation
After a collision in which the pretensioner seat belts have activated, thoroughly wash any exposed skin with clean water and mild soap. Fine particles produced during pretensioner deployment may cause temporary skin irritation and should not be inhaled for extended periods.
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The driver's and front passenger's pretensioner seat belt systems may deploy not only during certain frontal impacts, but also during some side collisions or rollover events if the Kia Telluride is equipped with side or curtain air bags.
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Because the pretensioner system operates together with the SRS air bag system, the SRS air bag warning light
on the instrument panel illuminates for approximately 3–6 seconds after the ENGINE START/STOP button is switched to the ON position. Under normal operating conditions, the warning light should then turn off. -
If the pretensioner seat belt system develops a malfunction, the SRS air bag warning light may remain illuminated or operate abnormally even when there is no apparent air bag fault. If the warning light fails to illuminate after switching the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position, remains illuminated beyond approximately 3–6 seconds, or comes on while driving, have the pretensioner seat belt and SRS air bag systems inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING
Never attempt to inspect, repair, modify, or replace any component of the pretensioner seat belt system yourself. Service on the pretensioner assemblies must only be performed by an authorized Kia dealer using the proper procedures and equipment.
CAUTION
Hot pretensioner
Do not touch the pretensioner seat belt assemblies immediately after they have deployed. During activation, the mechanism generates significant heat and may remain hot for several minutes, creating a risk of burns.
Pretensioner seat belts are designed for a single activation only. Once deployed, the pretensioner assemblies must be replaced. If the pretensioner system in your Kia Telluride has been activated, contact an authorized Kia dealer to have the appropriate seat belt components replaced before the vehicle is returned to service.
Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system with emergency locking retractor
Buckling your seat belt To fasten the seat belt in your Kia Telluride, slowly pull the belt from the retractor and insert the metal latch plate (1) into the buckle (2)...
Seat belt precautions
Always observe the following precautions when using the seat belts in your Kia Telluride. Correct seat belt use is essential for reducing the risk of injury and ensuring the restraint system performs as intended during a collision...
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