Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 Owner's Manual page 61

Safety features of your vehicle
Restraint Systems: infant-only Child
Restraint Systems can only be used rear -
ward-facing. Convertible and 3-in-1
Child Restraint Systems typically have
higher height and weight limits for the
rearward-facing position, allowing you to
keep your child rearward-facing for a
longer period of time.
Keep using Child Restraint Systems in
the rearward-facing position as long as
children fit within the height and weight
limits allowed by the Child Restraint Sys -
tem's manufacturer.
A forward-facing Child Restraint System
provides restraint for the child's body
with a harness. Keep children in a for -
ward-facing Child Restraint System with
a harness until they reach the top height
or weight limit allowed by your Child
Restraint System's manufacturer.
Once your child outgrows the forward-
facing Child Restraint System, your child
is ready for a booster seat.
Booster seats
A booster seat is a Child Restraint Sys -
tem designed to improve the fit of the
vehicle's seat belt system. A booster seat
positions the seat belt so that it fits prop -
erly over the stronger parts of your
child's body. Keep your children in
booster seats until they are big enough
to fit in a seat belt properly.
For a seat belt to fit properly, the lap belt
must lie comfortable across the upper
thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder
belt should lie comfortable across the
shoulder and chest and not across the
neck or face. Children under age 13
must always be properly restrained to
minimise the risk of injury in an accident,
sudden stop or sudden manoeuvre.
Child restraint system (CRS)
Installing a Child Restraint Sys -
tem (CRS)
Operation
1. Properly secure the Child Restraint
System to the vehicle.
2. Make sure the Child Restraint System
is firmly secured.
3. Secure the child in the Child Restraint
System.
WARNING
僅 Before installing your Child Restraint
System always: Read and follow the
instructions provided by the manufac -
turer of the Child Restraint System.
Failure to follow all warnings and
instructions could increase the risk of
the serious injury or death if an acci -
dent occurs.
僅 If the vehicle's headrest prevents
proper installation of a Child Restraint
System, the headrest of the respective
seating position shall be readjusted or
entirely removed.
CAUTION
A Child Restraint System in a closed
vehicle can become very hot. To prevent
burns, check the seating surface and
buckles before placing your child in the
Child Restraint System.
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