Kia Sportage: Securing a child restraint with the
LATCH anchors system
To install a LATCH-compatible child
restraint in either of the rear outboard
seating positions:
- Move the seat belt buckle away from
the lower anchors. Otherwise, the
webbing or buckle can be damaged
by the latch anchor, which can make
them become unusable or unsafe.
- Move any other objects away from
the anchors that could prevent a
secure connection between the child
restraint and the lower anchors.
- Place the child restraint on the vehicle
seat, then attach the seat to the lower
anchors according to the instructions
provided by the child restraint manufacturer.
- Follow the child restraint instructions
for properly adjusting and tightening
the lower attachments on the child
restraint to the lower anchors.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
using the LATCH system:
- Read and follow all installation
instructions provided with your Child
Restraint System.
- To prevent the child from reaching
and taking hold of the unused seat
belts, buckle all unused rear seat belts
before the child is placed into the
vehicle. Lock each unused seatbelt
following the instructions in the "automatic
locking mode" subsection, and
place the webbing behind the child
seat or against an unused seatback.
Children can be strangled if a shoulder
belt becomes wrapped around
their neck and the seat belt tightens.
- NEVER attach more than one child
restraint to a single anchor. This could
cause the anchor or attachment to
come loose or break.
- Always have the LATCH system
inspected by your authorized Kia
dealer after an accident. An accident
can damage the LATCH system and
may not properly secure the child
restraint.
NOTICE
The recommended maximum weight for
the LATCH system is 65 lbs. (30 kg).
When selecting a proper child restraint,
consider that the maximum total weight
of the child plus the child restraint
should be less than 65 lbs. (30 kg).
As a guide, the MAX child restraint
weight should be determined by the following
calculation:
Child Restraint Weight = 65 - (child's
total weight in lbs.)
Securing a child restraint seat with "Tether
Anchor" system
First secure
the child restraint with the
LATCH lower anchors or the seat belt. If
the child restraint manufacturer recommends
that the top tether strap be
attached, attach and tighten the top
tether strap to the top tether strap
anchor.
Child Restraint hook holders are located
on the seat back.
WARNING
Take the following precautions when
installing the tether strap:
- Read and follow all installation
instructions provided with your Child
Restraint System.
- NEVER attach more than one child
restraint to a single tether anchor.
This could cause the anchor or attachment
to come loose or break.
- Do not attach the tether strap to anything
other than the correct tether
anchor. It may not work properly if
attached to something else.
- Do not use the tether anchors for
adult seat belts or harnesses, or for
attaching other items or equipment to
the vehicle.
- Always fasten the seat belts behind
the child restraint seat when they are
not used to secure the child seat. Failure
to do so may result in child strangulation.
To install the tether anchor:
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- Route the Child Restraint System seat
strap over the seatback.
For vehicles with adjustable headrest,
route the tether strap under the headrest
and between the headrest posts,
otherwise route the tether strap over
the top of the seatback.
- Connect the top-tether to the toptether
anchorage, then tighten the
top-tether according to the instructions
of your Child Restraint System's manufacturer to firmly
attach the
Child Restraint System to the seat.
- Check that the child restraint is
securely attached to the seat by pushing
and pulling the seat forward and
from side-to-side.
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When not using the LATCH system, all
child restraints must be secured to a
vehicle rear seat with the lap part of a
lap/shoulder belt.
Automatic locking mode
All passenger seat belts move
freel
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Driver's front air bag
Passenger's front air bag
Side air bag
Curtain air bag
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Description and Operation
Description
Side Impact Sensor (SIS) system consists of two P-SIS which are installed at
each center of the front door module
(LH and RH) and two SIS which are installed at each center pillar nearby (LH and
RH).
Side Pressure Sensor is also called P-SIS beca