Kia Optima 2004 Owner's Manual page 37

RESTRAINT OF LARGE
CHILDREN
As children grow, they may need to use
new child-restraint systems, including
larger child seats or booster seats, which
are appropriate for their increased size.
A child who has outgrown available
child-restraint systems should use the
belts provided in the vehicle. When
seated in the rear outboard seats, the
child should be restrained by the
lap/shoulder belt.
If the shoulder belt portion slightly
touches the child's neck or face, try
placing the child closer to the center of
the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still
touches their face or neck they may need
to be returned to a child restraint system.
In addition, after-market devices are
available from independent
manufacturers which help pull the
shoulder belt down and away from the
child's face or neck.
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING -
SHOULDER BELTS ON
SMALL CHILDREN
• Never allow a shoulder belt to
be in contact with a child's neck
or face while the vehicle is in
motion.
• If safety belts are not properly
worn and adjusted, the risk of
death or serious injury to such
a child is high.
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
For small children and babies, the use of
a child seat or infant seat is strongly
recommended. This child seat or infant
seat should be of appropriate size for the
child and should be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. It is further recommended
that the seat be placed in the vehicle's
rear seat since this can make an
important contribution to safety.
Children riding in the car should sit on
the rear seat and must always be properly
restrained to minimize the risk of injury
in an accident, sudden stop or sudden
maneuver. According to accident
statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seats than
in the front seat. Larger children should
use one of the seat belts provided.
You are required by law to use safety
restraints for children. If small children
ride in your vehicle you must put them in
a child restraint system (safety seat).