Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 124

Vehicle safety controls
僅 Seat belts can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather. They
could burn infants and children.
Infant or small child
You should be aware of the specific requirements in your country. Child and/or infant
seats must be properly placed and installed in the rear seat.
Refer to "Child restraint system (CRS)" on page 4-60.
WARNING
Every person in your vehicle needs to be properly restrained at all times, including infants
and children. Never hold a child in your arms or lap when riding in a vehicle. The violent
forces created during a crash will tear the child from your arms and throw the child
against the interior. Always use a child restraint appropriate for your child's height and
weight.
NOTE
Small children are best protected from injury in an accident when properly restrained in
the rear seat by a child restraint system that meets the requirements of the Safety Stan-
dards of your country. Before buying any child restraint system, make sure that it has
label certifying that it meets Safety Standards of your country. The restraint must be
appropriate for your child's height and weight. Check the label on the child restraint for
this information. Refer to "Child restraint system (CRS)" on page 4-60.
Larger children
Children who are too large for child restraint systems should always occupy the rear seat
and use the available lap/shoulder belts. The lap portion should be fastened in such a way
that it is snug on the hips and as low as possible. Periodically check whether the belt is
properly fastened. A child's squirming could put the belt out of position. In the event of an
accident, children are afforded the most safety when they are restrained by a proper
restraint system in the rear seat. If a larger child (over age 13) must be seated in the front
seat, the child should be securely restrained by the available lap/shoulder belt and the
seat should be placed in the rearmost position. Children aged 13 and under should be
restrained securely in the rear seat. NEVER place a child aged 13 or under in the front seat.
NEVER place a rear facing child seat in the front seat of a vehicle.
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
need to be returned to a child restraint system.
WARNING
僅 Never allow a shoulder belt to be in contact with a child's neck or face while the vehicle
is in motion.
僅 If seat belts are not properly worn and adjusted on children, there is a risk of death or
serious injury.
Pregnant women
The use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women to lessen the chance of injury
in an accident. When a seat belt is used, the lap belt portion should be placed as low and
as snugly as possible on the hips, not across the abdomen. For specific recommendations,
consult a physician.
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