Kia Soul 2022 Owner's Manual page 66

Safety features of your vehicle
7. Double check that the retractor is
in the "automatic locking" mode
by attempting to pull more of the
seat belt out of the retractor. If
you cannot, the retractor is in the
"automatic locking" mode.
If your CRS manufacturer instructs
or recommends you to use a tether
anchor with the lap/shoulder belt,
refer to "Securing a child restraint
with the LATCH anchors system" on
page 3-36 for more information.
NOTICE
When the seat belt is allowed to
retract to its fully stowed position,
the retractor will automatically
switch from the "automatic locking"
mode to the emergency lock mode
for normal adult usage.
WARNING
Auto lock mode
Set the retractor to Automatic Lock
mode when installing any child
restraint system. If the retractor is
not in the automatic locking mode,
the child restraint can move when
your vehicle turns or stops sud -
denly. A child can be seriously
injured or killed if the child restraint
is not properly anchored in the car.
To remove the child restraint, press
the release button on the buckle
and then pull the lap/shoulder belt
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Child Restraint System (CRS)
out of the restraint and allow the
seat belt to retract fully.