Kia Soul 2022 Owner's Manual page 58

Safety features of your vehicle
All 50 states have child restraint
laws which require children to travel
in approved child restraint devices.
The laws governing the age or
height/weight restrictions at which
seat belts can be used instead of
child restraints differs among
states, so you should be aware of
the specific requirements in your
state, and where you are travelling.
Child restraint systems must be
properly placed and installed in the
rear seat. You must use a commer -
cially available child restraint sys -
tem that meets the requirements of
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (FMVSS).
Child restraint systems are gener -
ally 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 provided by the
manufacturer of the CRS.
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Child Restraint System (CRS)
WARNING
Child Restraint Installation
An improperly secured child
restraint system can increase the
risk of serious injury or death in an
accident. Always take the following
precautions when using a child
restraint system:
Always follow the child restraint
system manufacturer's instruc -
tions for installation and use.
Always properly restrain your
child in the child restraint system.
If the vehicle head restraint pre -
vents proper installation of a child
seat (as described in the child
restraint system manual), the
head restraint of the respective
seating position should be read -
justed or entirely removed.
Do not use an infant carrier or a
child safety seat that "hooks"
over a seatback, as it may not
provide adequate protection in an
accident.
NOTICE
After an accident, have a Kia dealer
check the child restraint system,
seat belts, tether anchors and lower
anchors.