Kia Optima 2004 Owner's Manual page 54

This child restraint is designed for use
only by children who weigh between
9kg (19.8 lb) and 25kg (55 lb), whose
height is 111 cm (43.7 in.) or less, who
are capable of sitting upright alone, and
whose shoulder height is at or below the
maximum shoulder height indicator.
The child should be 9 months old or
more than 85 cm (33.5 in.) in height. It is
important to use a rear facing child
restraint for the child below about 9
months old. A rear-facing restraint gives
the child's head, neck, and body the
support they would need in a crash.
If your child's shoulders are above the
indicator position, do not use the built-in
restraint. Your child should use the
vehicle's seat belts.
This child restraint system conforms to
ECE R 44.03. According to accident
statistics, children are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seat than
in the front seat.
CAUTION:
Make sure the child is securely
restrained with the built-in child
restraint. Failure to follow the
manufacturer's instructions on the use
of this child restraint system can result
in your child striking the vehicle's
interior during a sudden stop or crash.
Snugly adjust the belts provided with
this child restraint around your child.
When using the built-in child
restraint, observe the following:
• Use the belts for only one child at a
time. Do not use the belts for two
or more children.
• Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care
that they do not get caught or
pinched in the seatback.
• Inspect the belt system perio- dically.
Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Damaged parts should be
replaced. Do not disassemble or
modify the child restraint belt system.
• Keep the belts clean and dry. If
they need cleaning, use a mild
soap solution of lukewarm water.
Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive
cleaners - they may severely
weaken the belts.
• Replace the built-in child restraint
assembly if it has been used in a
severe impact. The entire assembly
should be replaced even if damage
is not obvious.
• Do not use another child restraint
system over the opened built-in
child restraint.
• Do not use the adult lap and
shoulder belt with the built-in child
restraint.
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