Kia Sportage: Child restraint system (CRS) / Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Safety features of your vehicle / Child restraint system (CRS) / Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)

When selecting a CRS for your child, always:

WARNING - Holding Children

Never hold a child in your arms or lap when riding in a vehicle. The violent forces created during a crash will tear the child from your arms and throw the child against the car’s interior. Always use a child restraint system which is appropriate for your child's height and weight.

WARNING - Unattended Children

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle. The car can heat up very quickly, resulting in injuries to the child in the vehicle.

WARNING - Seat Belt Use

Do not use one seat belt for two occupants at the same time. This will eliminate any safety benefit provided by the seat belt to the occupants.

Children Always in the Rear
WARNING - Restraint Location Never install a child or infant seat on the front passenger's seat. A child riding in the front passenger seat can be forcefully struck by an inflating airbag and ...

Child restraint system types
There are three main types of child restraint systems: rear-facing seats, forward-facing seats, and booster seats. They are classified according to the child’s age, height and weight. Rear-faci ...

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