Kia Sportage: Plastic parts
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The three types of damaged bumpers shown below can
be repaired. Because of cost and quality
considerations, bumpers with more damage may be
repaired, but replacing the bumper is encouraged.
1. If
Damage to the bumper that reaches the surface of the polyporpylene cannot be
fixed just by painting. Use the repair
methods shown below to repair damage that reaches the surface of the
polypropyl
Kia Sportage (3-Gen) - Third Generation (SL) Service and Repair Manual contains detailed procedures and information for the maintenance, service and repair of various aspects of the Kia Sportage SL.
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Safety features of your
vehicle
For the safety of the driver and vehicle
passengers, you should become familiar
with the vehicle's safety features.
Important safety precautions
You will find many safety precautions
and recommendations throughout this
section, and throughout this manual.
Description and Operation
Description
The Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside Center Pillar (LH &
RH). When a vehicle crashes with a
certain degree of frontal impact, the pretensioner seat belt helps to reduce the
severity of injury to the front seat
occupants by ref