僅 Selecting A Child Restraint System (Crs) - Kia Stinger 2023 Owner's Manual

Safety features of your vehicle
restraint system that meets the require-
ments of the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards (FMVSS).
Child restraint systems are generally
designed to be secured in a vehicle seat
by lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt,
or by a LATCH system in the rear seats
of the vehicle.
Child restraint system (CRS)
Infants and younger children must be
restrained in an appropriate rear-facing
or forward-facing CRS that has first
been properly secured to the rear seat of
the vehicle. Read and comply with the
instructions for installation and use pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the child
restraint.
WARNING
Child Restraint Installation
An improperly secured child restraint
can increase the risk of serious injury or
death in an accident. Always take the
following precautions when using a child
restraint system:
僅 Always follow the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's instructions for
installation and use.
僅 Always properly restrain your child in
the child restraint.
僅 If the vehicle head restraint prevents
proper installation of a child seat (as
described in the child restraint system
manual), the head restraint of the
respective seating position shall be
readjusted or entirely removed.
僅 Do not use an infant carrier or a child
safety seat that "hooks" over a seat-
back, it may not provide adequate
protection in an accident.
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Child Restraint System (CRS)
NOTICE
If the vehicle has an accident, have a Kia
dealer check the child restraint system,
seat belts, tether anchors and lower
anchors.
Selecting a Child Restraint Sys-
tem (CRS)
When selecting a CRS for your child,
always:
僅 Make sure the CRS has a label certify-
ing that it meets applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS 213).
僅 Select a child restraint based on your
child's height and weight. The
required label or the instructions for
use typically provide this information.
僅 Select a child restraint that fits the
vehicle seating position where it will
be used.
僅 Read and comply with the warnings
and instructions for installation and
use provided with the child restraint
system.
WARNING
Holding Children
Never hold a child in your arms or lap
when riding in a vehicle. The violent
forces created during a crash will tear
the child from your arms and throw the
child against the car's interior. Always
use a child restraint system which is
appropriate for your child's height and
weight.
WARNING
Unattended Children
Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle. The car can heat up very