Kia Telluride: Seat belts / 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.
Infant or small child
Every U.S. state has laws governing the transportation of infants and children. Be sure you understand and follow the child restraint regulations that apply in your state. Child and infant restraint systems should always be properly installed in the rear seating area. Additional information is provided in the Child Restraint System (CRS) section of this manual.
TIP
Young children receive the highest level of protection when they are properly secured in the rear seat using a Child Restraint System that complies with the applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). Before purchasing a child restraint, verify that it carries certification indicating compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and that it is appropriate for your child's height, weight, and age. Always refer to the information provided with the child restraint and the Child Restraint System (CRS) section for proper installation guidance.
Larger children
Children who have outgrown a Child Restraint System should continue to ride in the rear seat whenever possible and use the available lap/shoulder seat belt. The lap portion of the belt should fit low and snug across the hips, while the shoulder belt should cross the center of the chest and shoulder. Check the belt fit regularly, as normal movement during travel may cause it to shift.
Children are safest when properly restrained in the rear seating positions. If a child over 12 years of age must occupy the front passenger seat, ensure the child wears the lap/shoulder belt correctly and move the front passenger seat as far rearward as practical. Children younger than 13 years of age should always ride in the rear seat whenever possible. Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat.
If the shoulder belt contacts the child's neck or face, first try seating the child closer to the center of the vehicle. If proper belt positioning still cannot be achieved, the child should continue using an appropriate Child Restraint System.
WARNING
Small children
Never allow a small child to ride without an appropriate Child Restraint System. If the shoulder belt touches the child's neck or face, the child has not yet reached the proper size to use the vehicle's seat belt alone. In a collision, an improperly positioned seat belt may cause serious injuries to the neck, throat, or face.
Restraint of pregnant women
Pregnant women should wear the lap/shoulder seat belt whenever possible and follow the recommendations provided by their physician. The lap belt should always be positioned as low and securely as possible across the hips, below the abdomen, while the shoulder belt should pass naturally across the chest and shoulder.
WARNING
Pregnant women
Never position the lap portion of the seat belt across or above the abdomen where the unborn child is located. During a collision, the force applied by the seat belt could result in serious injury to both the mother and the fetus.
Injured person
If an injured person must be transported in the Kia Telluride, they should wear a seat belt whenever possible. Consult a physician for the safest seating position and restraint recommendations based on the nature of the injury.
One person per belt
Never allow two occupants, including children, to share a single seat belt. Each seating position is equipped with an individual restraint system designed for one person only. Sharing a seat belt greatly increases the risk of severe injury during a collision.
Do not lie down
For the seat belt system to provide maximum protection, every occupant should remain seated upright with the seatback in a nearly vertical position while the Kia Telluride is moving. A seat belt cannot function correctly if the occupant is lying down or if the seatback is excessively reclined, significantly reducing the effectiveness of the restraint system during an accident.
Pretensioner seat belt
Your Kia Telluride is equipped with pretensioner seat belts for the driver, front passenger, and occupants in the second and third seating rows...
Care of seat belts
The seat belt system in your Kia Telluride is engineered as a critical part of the vehicle's occupant protection system and should never be disassembled, altered, or modified...
Other information:
Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual: Adjusting cushion extension: (if equipped)
The available cushion extension allows the driver to customize thigh support for improved comfort, particularly during long-distance travel. Press the front portion of the switch to extend the cushion forward, or press the rear portion to retract it.
Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual: Pretensioner seat belt
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.