Kia Soul: Safety features of your vehicle / Child restraint system (CRS)
Our recommendation: Children always in the rear
WARNING
Always properly restrain children in the vehicle. Children of all ages are
safer when riding in the rear seats. Never place a rearward-facing Child Restraint
System on the front passenger seat, unless the air bag is deactivated.
Children under age 13 should always ride in the rear seats and must always be
properly restrained to minimize the risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop or
sudden maneuver.
According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seats than in the front seat. Children too large for a Child Restraint
System must use the seat belts provided.
Most countries have regulations which require children to travel in approved
Child Restraint Systems.
The laws governing the age or height/ weight restrictions at which seat belts
can be used instead of Child Restraint System differs among countries, so you should
be aware of the specific requirements in your country, and where you are travelling.
Child Restraint Systems must be properly installed in the vehicle seat. Always
use a commercially available Child Restraint System that meets the requirements
of your country.
Child Restraint System (CRS)
Infants and younger children must be restrained in an appropriate rearwardfacing
or forward-facing CRS that has first been properly secured to the seat of the vehicle.
Read and comply with the instructions for installation and use provided by the manufacturer
of the Child Restraint System.
WARNING
- Always follow the Child Restraint System manufacturer’s instructions
for installation and use.
- Always properly restrain your child in the Child Restraint System.
- Do not use an infant carrier or a child safety seat that “hooks” over
a seatback, it may not provide adequate protection in an accident.
- After an accident, have the system checked by a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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