Kia Optima: Safety features of your vehicle / Seat belts

Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks may be folded to facilitate carrying long items or to increase the luggage capacity of the vehicle. WARNING - Folded Seatback The purpose of the fold-down rear seatbacks is to a ...

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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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Front Seat Belt Pretensioner

Components and components location Component Location 1. Front seat belt retractor Repair procedures Replacement    Be careful not to damage the retractor when removin ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Timing Chain Cover

Components and components location Components 1. Timing chain cover 2. Service plug bolt & gasket Repair procedures Removal Engine removal is not required for this procedure.    ...