Kia Rio: Using a child restraint system / Securing a child restraint seat with tether anchorage system
■ 4 Door
■ 5 Door
Child restraint hook holders are located on the package tray (4 Door) or the
floor behind the rear seat (5 Door).
This symbol indicates the position of the tether anchor.
1.Route the child restraint seat tether strap over the seatback.
For vehicles with adjustable headrests, route the tether strap under the headrest
(remove the headrest and the re-install it) and between the headrest posts, otherwise
route the tether strap over the top of the seatback.
2. Connect the tether strap hook to the appropriate child restraint hook holder
and tighten to secure the child restraint seat.
WARNING - Tether strap
Never mount more than one child restraint to a single tether or to a single
lower anchorage point. The increased load caused by multiple seats may cause the
tethers or anchorage points to break.
Check that the child restraint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in
different directions. Incorrectly fitted child restraints may swing, twist, tip
or separate causing death or serious injury.
The auto lock mode will help prevent the normal movement of the child in the
vehicle from causing the seat belt to loosen and compromise the child restraint
system. To secure a child restraint s ...
Some child seat manufacturers make child restraint seats that are labeled as
LATCH or LATCH-compatible child restraint seats. LATCH stands for "Lower Anchors
and Tethers for Children". These sea ...
Other information:
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label directions when using any chemical cleaner
or polish. Read all warning and caution statements that appear on the label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from rust and deterioration, wash it thor ...
Driver’s front air bag
Passenger’s front air bag
Your vehicle is equipped with an Advanced Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System
and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver and passenger seating position.
The indications of the system's presence are the letters "AIR BAG" embossed on
t ...