Kia Sportage: Seat belts

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Safety features of your vehicle / Seat belts

Rear seat heater

The seat heater is provided to warm the rear seats during cold weather. With the ignition switch in the ON position, push either of the switches to warm rear seats. During mild weather or under ...

Seat belt restraint system

For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be used whenever the vehicle is moving. A properly positioned shoulder belt should be positioned midway over your shoulder ...

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Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the ignition switch will illuminate for your convenience, provided the ignition switch is not in the ON position. The light will go off immediately when the igni ...

Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels. Then, shift back and forth betwe ...