Kia Rio: Seat belt restraint system / Seat belt warning
As a reminder to the driver, the driver’s seat belt warning lights will illuminate and warning chime will sound for approximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch ON regardless of belt fastening.
If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition switch is turned ON or if it is disconnected after the ignition switch is turned ON, the seat belt warning light will illuminate until the belt is fastened.
If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 9 km/h (6 mph), the illuminated warning light will illuminate.
If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 20 km/h (12 mph), the seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds and the corresponding warning light will blink.
If you unfasten the seat belt while driving under 20 km/h (12 mph), the seat belt warning light will illuminate until the seat belt is fastened.
Seat belt restraint system
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should
be worn low across the front of the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable;
wearing the lap section of the belt ...
Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system with emergency locking retractor
To fasten your seat belt:
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the metal tab
(1) into the buckle (2). There will be an audible "click" when the tab locks into
the b ...
Other information:
Kia Rio 2017-2025 YB Service Manual: Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module
Description and operation Description The passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the crash pad and protects the front passenger in the event of a frontal crash. The SRSCM determines if and when to deploy the PAB. ...
Kia Rio 2017-2025 YB Owners Manual: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates: Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. - It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. When there is a malfunction with the ESC system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized ...
