Child Restraint System (Crs); 僅 Our Recommendation: Children Always In The Rear - Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 Owner's Manual

Safety features of your vehicle
pinched in the rear seat. A seat belt
with damaged webbing or buckle will
not be as strong and could possible
fail during a collision or sudden stop,
resulting in serious injury. If the web -
bing or buckles are damaged, get
them replaced immediately.
僅 Seat belts can become hot in a vehicle
that has been closed up in sunny
weather. They could burn infants and
children.
Periodic inspection
It is recommended that all seat belts be
inspected periodically for wear or dam -
age of any kind. Any damaged parts
should be replaced as soon as possible.
Keep belts clean and dry
Seat belts should be kept clean and dry.
If belts become dirty, they can be
cleaned by using a mild soap solution
and warm water. Bleach, dye, strong
detergents or abrasives should not be
used because they may damage and
weaken the fabric.
When to replace seat belts
Entire in-use seat belt assembly or
assemblies should be replaced if the
vehicle has been involved in an accident.
This should be done even if no damage
is visible. In this case, have the system
replaced by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to consult an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

Child restraint system (CRS)

Child restraint system (CRS)
Our recommendation: Children
always in the rear
Infants and younger children must be
restrained in an appropriate rearward-
facing or forward-facing CRS that has
first been properly secured to the seat of
the vehicle. Read and comply with the
instructions for installation and use pro -
vided by the manufacturer of the Child
Restraint System.
Children under age 13 should always
ride in the rear seats and must always be
properly restrained to minimise the risk
of injury in an accident, sudden stop or
sudden manoeuvre.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seats than in the front seat. Children
too large for a Child Restraint System
must use the seat belts provided.
Most countries have regulations which
require children to travel in approved
Child Restraint Systems.
The laws governing the age or height/
weight restrictions at which seat belts
can be used instead of Child Restraint
System differs among countries, so you
should be aware of the specific require -
ments in your country, and where you
are travelling.
Child Restraint Systems must be prop -
erly installed in the vehicle seat. Always
use a commercially available Child
Restraint System that meets the require -
ments of your country.
WARNING
僅 Always properly restrain children in
the vehicle. Children of all ages are
safer when riding in the rear seats.
Never place a rearward-facing Child
Restraint System on the front passen -
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