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.
Placing a passenger seat belt into the auto lock mode
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 ...
Securing a child restraint seat with child seat lower anchor system
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 ...
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