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Pre-tensioner seat belt

(if equipped)

Your vehicle is equipped with driver's and

front passenger's pre-tensioner safety

belts. The purpose of the pre-tensioner

is to make sure that excess slack is taken

up in certain frontal collisions. The pre-

tensioner seat belts will activate together

with the air bags, where the frontal colli-

sion is severe enough.

The seat belt pre-tensioner system con-

sists mainly of the following components.

Their locations are shown in the illustra-

tion.

(1) SRS air bag warning light

(2) Seatbelt pre-tensioner assembly

(3) SRS air bag control module

SAFETY BELTS

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CAUTION

Both the driver's and front passen-

ger's pre-tensioner seat belts will

be activated in certain frontal colli-

sions. The pre-tensioner seat belts

can be activated, where the frontal

collision is severe enough, together

with the air bag. The pre-tensioners

will be activated under these condi-

tions even if there is no one on the

seat at the time of the collision.

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CAUTION - Air bag/Pre-

tensioner dust

When the air bags and pre-tension-

ers are activated, a loud noise may

be heard and fine dust, which may

appear to be smoke, may be visible

in the passenger compartment. This

dust is not toxic. The dust may

cause skin irritation and should not

be breathed for prolonged periods.

Ventilate the vehicle after impact

and wash your hands and face thor-

oughly after an accident.

WARNING - Air bag/pre-

tensioner warning light

If the SRS air bag warning light

does not illuminate when the igni-

tion key is turned to “ON” , or if it

remains illuminated after approxi-

mately 6 seconds, or if it illuminates

while the vehicle is being driven,

please have an authorized Kia deal-

er inspect the pre-tensioner and air

bag system as soon as possible.

WARNING - Safety belt

adjustment

To obtain maximum benefit from a

pre-tensioner seat belt:

• The safety belt must be worn cor-

rectly.

• The safety belt must be adjusted

to the correct position.

WARNING - Replacing

used pre-tensioners

• Pre-tensioners are designed to

operate once. After activation,

pre-tensioner seat belts must be

replaced. All seat belts, of any

type, should always be replaced

after they have been worn during

a collision.

• Do not attempt to replace the pre-

tensioners yourself. This must be

done by an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION - Hot parts

The pre-tensioner assembly mecha-

nism becomes hot during activa-

tion. Do not touch the pre-tensioner

seat belt assembly for several min-

utes after they have been activated.

WARNING - Damaging the

pre-tensioners

• Do not hit or strike the pre-ten-

sioner assemblies, especially

with a tool or heavy object.

• Do not attempt to service or

repair the pre-tensioners.

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Safety belt restraint system

We strongly recommend that the driver

and all passengers be properly

restrained at all times by using the safety

belts provided with the vehicle. Proper

use of the safety belts decreases the risk

of severe injury or death in accidents or

sudden stops. In most states, and in

Canada, the law requires their use.

All seats have lap/shoulder belts. Inertial

locks in the safety belt retractors allow all

of the lap/shoulder safety belts to remain

unlocked during normal vehicle opera-

tion. This allows the occupants some

freedom of movement and increased

comfort while using the safety belts. If a

force is applied to the vehicle, such as a

strong stop, a sharp turn, or a collision,

the safety belt retractors will automatical-

ly lock the safety belts.

Since the inertial locks do not require a

collision in order to lock up, you may

become aware of the safety belts locking

while braking or going around sharp cor-

ners.

Always use the rear seat position(s) to

install your child restraint(s).

The rear safety belts use a special auto-

lock feature designed to allow a child

restraint to be used in these positions

without an added locking clip. They nor-

mally lock only under extreme or emer-

gency conditions (emergency lock

mode). However they can be adjusted so

that they remain fixed and locked when a

child restraint system is placed in these

positions. (Use this auto-lock mode only

to secure a child restraint, never for pas-

sengers restrained by the safety belts.)

Page 3-42 gives instructions on placing

the safety belt in the auto lock mode.

The drivers safety belt can only operate

in the emergency lock mode.

WARNING - Safety belts

To minimize the risk of serious or

fatal injury in an accident, the driv-

er and all passengers should use

the appropriate safety restraints for

their age and size. The presence of

air bags does not change the need

to be properly restrained by a safe-

ty belt or size-appropriate child

restraint. In fact, air bags are

designed to work the best when

passengers are correctly restrained

in the vehicle.

• Be sure you are familiar with the

information in this section,

including the information on

infant and child restraints.

• Read the safety warnings on the

sun visors of your vehicle also.

WARNING - Child restraint

in front seat

Never install a child restraint sys-

tem in the front passenger position,

as an inflating air bag could cause

serious or fatal injury to a child in

that position.

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Failure to heed these warnings and

follow these instructions will

increase the risk and severity of

injuries and the likelihood of death

in an accident.

• Use the shoulder portion of the

safety belt on the outside shoul-

der only. Never wear the shoulder

portion under the arm.

• Never swing the safety belt

around your neck to fit over the

inside shoulder.

• Never wear the shoulder portion

of the safety belt across the neck

or face.

• Wear the lap portion as low as

possible. Be sure that the lap belt

fits snugly around the hips.

Never wear a lap portion of a

lap/shoulder belt over your waist;

it should always go over the

stronger area of your hips.

• Never use a single safety belt for

more than one person.

• The front seatbacks should

always remain in a comfortable,

upright position when the vehicle

is moving.

Safety belts provide the best restraint

when:

• The seatback is upright.

• The occupant is sitting upright (not

slouched).

• The lap belt is snug across the hips.

• The shoulder belt is snug across the

chest.

• The knees are straight forward.

WARNING -

After a collision

• Lap/shoulder belt assemblies

may be stretched or damaged

when subjected to the stress and

forces of a collision.

• The entire restraint system

should be inspected following

any collision. All belts, retractors,

anchors and hardware damaged

by a collision should be replaced

before the vehicle is operated

again.

WARNING - Cargo area

(if equipped)

Passengers should never be

allowed to ride in the cargo area of

a vehicle. No safety belts are pro-

vided for the cargo area. Persons

riding in the vehicle without a fas-

tened safety belt are much more

likely to suffer serious bodily injury

or death during an accident.

WARNING - Twisted belts

A twisted or jammed safety belt

cannot restrain you properly. If you

cannot untwist or unjam the safety

belt, have an authorized Kia dealer

service it immediately. Never drive

or ride with a twisted or jammed

safety belt.

WARNING - Belt use

Safety belts must be used correctly

to work properly in an accident.

Each seating position in your vehi-

cle has a specific safety belt assem-

bly that includes a buckle and

tongue designed to be used togeth-

er.

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Safety belt warning light and

chime

As a reminder to the driver and passen-

ger, safety belt warning light will blink for

approximately 6 seconds each time you

turn the ignition switch ON.

If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fas-

tened when the key is turned ON or if it is

disconnected after the key is turn ON,

the safety belt warning light will blink for

approximately 6 seconds.

If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not fas-

tened when the key is turned ON or if it is

disconnected after the key is turned ON,

the safety belt warning chime will sound

for approximately 6 seconds. (if equipped)

If the driver’s lap/shoulder belt is not fas-

tened within 30 seconds after the engine

is started, the safety belt warning light

and chime will activate for six seconds.

This cycle will repeat 11 times with an

interval of 24 seconds between cycles.

WARNING - Safety belt

care

• A damaged belt may not give you

the protection you need in an

accident.

• Inspect your safety belts periodi-

cally for excessive wear or dam-

age. Pull out each belt fully and

look for fraying, cuts, burns or

other damage. Pull the safety belt

out and let it retract a number of

times. Make sure that the

lap/shoulder belts return smooth-

ly and easily into the retractor.

• Check the latches to make sure

they latch and release without

interference or delay.

• Never close the doors on any part

of the lap or shoulder belt.

• Any belt not in good condition or

in good working order should be

promptly replaced.

CAUTION

Never close the doors on any part

of the lap or shoulder belt. It can

damage the safety belt or buckle

which could increase the risk of

injury in case of an accident.

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Lap/shoulder belt

To fasten the front lap/shoulder belt:

1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.

2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out

from the retractor.

3. Insert the tongue plate (1) into the

open end of the buckle (2) until an

audible “click” is heard, indicating the

belt is locked in the buckle.

4. Position the lap portion (1) of the belt

across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS

as possible to reduce the risk of sliding

under it during an accident. Adjust the

belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on

the shoulder portion (2) of the safety

belt. The belt retractor is designed to

take up excess webbing automatically

and to maintain tension on the belt. For

your safety, do not put any excess

slack into the safety belt at any loca-

tion.

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5. Adjust the shoulder anchor position to

your size. To raise the anchor position,

push the anchor up (1). To lower the

anchor position, press (2) the button

(A) and slide the anchor down (3).

After adjustment, make sure the

anchor is locked in position.

If the height of the adjusting seat belt is

too near your neck, you will not be getting

the most effective protection. The shoul-

der portion should be adjusted so that it

lies across your chest and midway over

your shoulder nearest the door and not

your neck.

To unfasten the front lap/shoulder

belt:

Press the release button on the buckle

and allow the belt to slowly retract.

Rear lap/shoulder belt

To fasten the rear lap/shoulder belt:

1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.

2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out.

3. Insert the tongue plate (1) into the

open end of the buckle (2) until an

audible “click’’ is heard, indicating the

belt is locked in the buckle.

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WARNING

• The height adjuster must be in

the locked position when the

vehicle is moving.

• The misadjustment of height of

the shoulder belt could reduce

the effectiveness of the seat belt

in a crash.

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4. Position the lap portion (1) of the belt

across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS

as possible to reduce the risk of sliding

under it during an accident. Adjust the

belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on

the shoulder portion (2) of the safety

belt. The belt retractor is designed to

take up excess webbing automatically

and to maintain tension on the belt. For

your safety do not put any excess

slack into the safety belt.

To unfasten:

Press the release button on the buckle

and allow the belt to slowly retract.

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NOTICE

When returning the rear seatbacks to

the upright position, remember to

return the rear shoulder belts to their

proper position. Routing the safety belt

webbing through the rear safety belt

guides will help keep the belts from

being trapped behind or under the seats.

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3 Point rear center belt

(if equipped)

To fasten the rear center belt

1. Insert the tongue plate (A) into the

open end of the anchor connector (B)

until an audible “click" is heard, indi-

cating the latch is locked. Make sure

the belt is not twisted.

2. Pull the tongue plate (C) and insert the

tongue plate (C) into the open end of

the buckle (D) until an audible “click” is

heard, indicating the latch is locked.

Make sure the belt is not twisted.

There will be an audible “click” when the

tab locks in the buckle. The seat belt

automatically adjusts to the proper length

only after the lap belt is adjusted manu-

ally so that it fits snugly around your hips,

if you lean forward in a slow, easy

motion, the belt will extend and let you

move around. If there is a sudden stop or

impact, the belt will lock into position. It

will also lock if you try to lean forward too

quickly.

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WARNING

When using the rear seat center

belt, you must lock all tongue plates

and buckle/anchor connector. If any

tongue plate or buckle/anchor con-

nector is not locked, it will increase

the chance of injury or death in the

event of collision.

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When using the rear center seat belt, the

buckle with the “CENTER” mark must be

used.

Stowing the rear safety belt

The rear safety belt buckles can be

stowed in the pocket between the rear

seatback and cushion when not in use.

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WARNING

• When using the rear center belt,

you must lock all tongue plates

and buckles prior to use. If any

tongue plate or buckle is not

locked, it will increase the chance

of injury or death in the event of

collision.

• The rear center seatbelt tongue

plate (A) and anchor connector

(B) should remain locked at all

times. They should only be

unlocked when folding the rear

seatback down or when carrying

an object in the rear seat that

could cause damage to the seat-

belt webbing or locking devices.

In either case, lock the tongue

plate (A) and anchor connector

(B) immediately after unfolding

the seatbacks or removing the

object being transported.

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To unfasten the rear center belt

1. Press the release button on the buckle

(D) and remove the tongue plate (C)

from the buckle (D).

2. To retract the rear center seatbelt,

insert the key or similar small rigid

device into the web release button (B)

on the anchor connector. Pull up on

the seat belt web (A) and allow the

webbing to retract automatically.

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Proper use and care of the safety

belt system

To ensure that the safety belts provide

the maximum protection, please follow

these instructions:

• Use the belts at all times - even on

short trips.

• If the safety belt is twisted, straighten it

prior to use.

• Keep sharp edges and damaging

objects away from the belts.

• Periodically inspect belt webbing,

anchors, buckles and all other parts for

signs of wear and damage. Replace

damaged, excessively worn or ques-

tionable parts immediately.

• To clean the belt webbing, use a mild

soap solution recommended for clean-

ing upholstery or carpets. Follow the

instructions provided with the soap.

• Do not make modifications or additions

to the safety belt.

• After wearing a safety belt, make sure

it fully retracts to the stowed position.

Do not allow the belt to get caught in

the door when you close it.

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Restraint of pregnant women

Pregnant women should wear lap/shoul-

der belt assemblies whenever possible

according to specific recommendations

by their doctors. The lap portion of the

belt should be worn AS SNUGLY AND

LOW AS POSSIBLE.

Restraint of infants and small

children

To increase their safety, infants and

young children should always be

restrained by a restraint system

approved for their age and size.

Never allow a child to stand or kneel on

the seat of a moving vehicle. Never allow

a safety belt to be placed around both a

child and an adult or around two children

at the same time.

It is best for children to be seated in the

rear seats.

Many companies manufacture child

restraint systems (often called child

seats) for infants and small children. An

acceptable child restraint system must

always satisfy Canadian Motor Vehicle

Safety Standards. Make sure that any

child-restraint system you use in your

vehicle is labelled as complying with

Federal Safety Standards.

The child-restraint system should be

chosen to fit both the size of the child and

the size of the vehicle seat. Be sure to fol-

low any instructions provided by the

child-restraint system manufacturer

when installing the child-restraint system.

WARNING - Pregnant

women

Pregnant women must never place

the lap portion of the safety belt

over the area of the abdomen where

the fetus is located or above the

abdomen where the belt could

crush the fetus during an impact.

WARNING

Do not bleach or dye the webbing

because this may weaken the web-

bing fibers and allow them to fail

when loaded in a collision.

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Restraint of larger children

As children grow, they may need to use

new child-restraint systems, including

larger child seats or booster seats, which

are appropriate for their increased size.

A child who has outgrown available child-

restraint systems should use the belts

provided in the vehicle. When seated in

the rear outboard seats, the child should

be restrained by the lap/shoulder belt.

If the shoulder belt portion slightly touch-

es the child’s neck or face, try placing the

child closer to the center of the vehicle. If

the shoulder belt still touches their face

or neck they need to be returned to a

child restraint system. In addition, after-

market devices are available from inde-

pendent manufacturers which help pull

the shoulder belt down and away from

the child’s face or neck.

WARNING - Infants and

young children

• Infants and young children are at

much greater risk of serious

injury or death in an accident or

sudden stop if they are unre-

strained or restrained improperly.

Follow all instructions in this sec-

tion and the instructions that

came with an approved child

safety system. The child restraint

must be correctly installed in the

vehicle, and the child must be

correctly placed in the child

restraint.

• All children under 12 are safest in

the back seat.

• Never install a rear facing infant

seat in the front passenger posi-

tion. The baby will be injured or

killed by the air bag if it deploys.

• Never allow a child to stand or

kneel on the seat of a moving

vehicle.

WARNING - Children on

laps

Never hold a child on your lap or in

your arms in a moving vehicle.

Even a very strong person cannot

hold onto a child in the event of

even a minor collision.

CAUTION

- Hot metal parts

Safety belts and seats can become

hot in a vehicle that has been

closed during warm/hot weather;

they could burn a child. Check

seats, seatbelt webbing and buck-

les before you place a child any-

where near them.

WARNING - Shoulder belts

on small children

• Never allow a shoulder belt to be

in contact with a child’s neck or

face while the vehicle is in motion.

• If safety belts are not properly

worn and adjusted, there is a risk

of death or serious injury to such

a child.

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Child restraint system

For small children and babies, the use of

a child seat or infant seat is strongly rec-

ommended and is required by law in

almost all states. This child seat or infant

seat should be of appropriate size for the

child and should be installed in accor-

dance with the manufacturer's instruc-

tions.

Children riding in the car should sit on

the rear seat and must always be proper-

ly restrained to minimize the risk of injury

in an accident, sudden stop or sudden

maneuver. According to accident statis-

tics, children are safer when properly

restrained in the rear seats than in the

front seat.

Children could be injured or killed in a

crash if their restraints are not properly

secured. For small children and babies, a

child seat or infant seat must be used.

Before buying a particular child restraint

system, make sure it fits your car and

seat belts, and fits your child. Follow all

the instructions provided by the child

seat manufacturer when installing the

child restraint system.

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WARNING - Child

restraints

• A child restraint system must be

placed in the rear seat. Never

install a child or infant seat on the

front passenger’s seat.

Should an accident occur and

cause the passenger air bag to

deploy, it could severely injure or

kill an infant or child seated in the

front seat.

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• Since a safety belt or child

restraint system can become very

hot if it is in a closed vehicle, be

sure to check the seat cover and

buckles before placing a child

there.

• When the child restraint system

is not in use, store it in the trunk

or fasten it with a safety belt so

that it will not be thrown forward

in the case of a sudden stop or an

accident.

• Children who are too large to be

in a child restraint should sit in

the rear seat and be restrained

with the available lap/shoulder

belts.

• When using the vehicles

lap/shoulder safety belts, always

make sure that the shoulder belt

portion is positioned midway over

the shoulder, never across the

neck or behind the back. The lap

belt portion of the lap/shoulder

belt must always be positioned as

low as possible on the child's hips

and as snug as possible.

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Installing a child restraint system

For safety reasons, we recommend that

the child restraint system be used in the

rear seats.

Never place a rear-facing child

restraint in the front passenger seat,

because of the danger that an inflat-

ing passenger side air bag could

impact the rear-facing child restraint

and kill the child.

Since all passenger safety belts move

freely under normal conditions and only

lock under extreme or emergency condi-

tions (emergency lock mode), you must

manually change these safety belts to

the auto lock mode to secure a child

restraint.

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• If the vehicle’s safety belt will not

properly fit the child, you must

use an appropriate child restraint

or booster seat in the rear.

• Never allow a child to stand up or

kneel while the vehicle is moving.

• Never use an infant carrier or

child seat that "hooks" over a

seatback. It will not provide ade-

quate protection in an accident.

• Never allow a child to be held

while they are in a moving vehi-

cle, as this could result in serious

injury or death to the child in the

event of an accident or sudden

stop. Holding a child in a moving

vehicle does not provide the child

with any protection during an

accident, even if the person hold-

ing the child is wearing a seat

belt.

WARNING - Child seat

installation

• Before installing the child

restraint system, read the instruc-

tions supplied by the child

restraint system manufacturer.

• If the safety belt does not operate

as described in this section, have

the system checked immediately

by your authorized Kia dealer.

• Failure to observe this manual's

instructions regarding child

restraint system and the instruc-

tions provided with the child

restraint system could increase

the chance and/or severity of

injury or death in an accident.

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Placing a passenger safety belt

into the auto lock mode

The use of the auto lock mode will

ensure that the normal movement of the

child in the vehicle does not cause the

safety belt to be pulled out and loosen

the firmness of its hold on the child

restraint system. To secure a child

restraint system, use the following proce-

dure.

Installing a child restraint system by

lap/shoulder belt

To install a child restraint system on the

outboard or center rear seats, do the fol-

lowing:

1. Place the child restraint system in the

seat and route the lap/shoulder belt

around or through the restraint, follow-

ing the restraint manufacturer’s

instructions. Be sure the safety belt

webbing is not twisted.

2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch into

the buckle. Listen for the distinct “click”

sound.

Position the release button so that it is

easy to access in case of an emergency.

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3. Pull the shoulder portion of the safety

belt all the way out. When the shoulder

portion of the safety belt is fully

extended, it will shift the retractor to

the “Auto Lock” (child restraint) mode.

4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion of

the safety belt to retract and listen for

an audible “clicking” or “ratcheting”

sound. This indicates that the retractor

is in the “Auto Lock” mode. If no distinct

sound is heard, repeat steps 3 and 4.

5. Remove as much slack from the belt

as possible by pushing down on the

child restraint system while feeding the

shoulder belt back into the retractor.

6. Push and pull on the child restraint

system to confirm that the safety belt is

holding it firmly in place. If it is not,

release the safety belt and repeat

steps 2 through 6.

7. Double check that the retractor is in

the “Auto Lock” mode by attempting to

pull more of the safety belt out of the

retractor. If you cannot, the retractor is

in the “Auto Lock” mode.

To remove the child restraint, press the

release button on the buckle and then

pull the lap/shoulder belt out of the

restraint and allow the safety belt to

retract fully.

"Click"

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When the safety belt is allowed to

retract to its fully stowed position, the

retractor will automatically switch

from the “Auto Lock” mode to the

emergency lock mode for normal

adult usage.

Securing a child restraint seat with

“Tether Anchor” system

(if equipped)

Child restraint hook holders are located

on the shelf or floor behind the rear

seats.

1. Open the tether anchor cover on the

shelf or floor behind the rear seats.

2. Route the child restraint seat strap

over the seatback.

For vehicles with adjustable headrest,

route the tether strap under the head-

rest and between the headrest posts,

otherwise route the tether strap over

the top of the seatback.

3. Connect the tether strap hook to the

corresponding hook holder and tighten

to secure the seat.

WARNING - Auto lock

mode

The lap/shoulder belt automatically

returns to the “emergency lock

mode” whenever the belt is allowed

to retract fully. Therefore, the pre-

ceding seven steps must be fol-

lowed each time a child restraint is

installed.

If the safety belt is not placed in the

“Auto lock” mode, severe injury or

death could occur to the child

and/or other occupants in the vehi-

cle in a collision, since the child

restraint will not be effectively held

in place.

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WARNING - Tether strap

If the tether strap is secured incor-

rectly, the child restraint seat may not

be restrained properly in the event of

a collision. Do not mount more than

one child restraint seat to a tether

anchorage, since the anchorage can

then fail in a collision.

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Child seat lower anchors

Some child seat manufacturers make

child restraint seats that are labeled as

International Standards Organization

Fixed (ISOFIX) or ISOFIX-compatible

child restraint seats. These seats include

two rigid or webbing mounted attach-

ments that connect to two ISOFIX

anchors at specific seating positions in

your vehicle. This type of child restraint

seat eliminates the need to use seat

belts to attach the child seat for in the

rear seats.

There is a child restraint symbol located

on the lower portion of each side of the

rear seatbacks. These symbols indicate

the position of the lower anchors for child

restraints so equipped.

WARNING - Child restraint

check

Check that the child restraint sys-

tem is secured by pushing and

pulling it in different directions.

Incorrectly fitted child restraints

may swing, twist, tip or come away

causing death or injury.

WARNING - Child restraint

anchorage

• Child restraint anchorages are

designed to withstand only those

loads imposed by correctly fitted

child restraints. Under no circum-

stances are they to be used for

adult seat belts or harnesses or

for attaching other items or

equipment to the vehicle.

• The tether strap may not work

properly if attached somewhere

other than the correct tether

anchor.

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ISOFIX anchors have been provided in

your vehicle. The ISOFIX anchors are

located in the left and right outboard rear

seating positions. Their locations are

shown in the illustration. There is no

ISOFIX anchor provided for the center

rear seating position.

The ISOFIX anchors are located

between the seatback and the seat cush-

ion of the rear seat left and right outboard

seating positions.

Follow the child seat manufacturer’s

instructions to properly install child

restraint seats with ISOFIX or ISOFIX-

compatible attachments.

Once you have installed the ISOFIX child

restraint, assure that the seat is properly

attached to the ISOFIX and tether

anchors. Also, test the child restraint seat

before you place the child in it. Tilt the

seat from side to side. Also try to tug the

seat forward. Check to see if the anchors

hold the seat in place.

WARNING - ISOFIX

Anchors

If the child restraint is not anchored

properly, the risk of a child being

seriously injured or killed in a colli-

sion greatly increases.

WARNING - ISOFIX lower

anchors

ISOFIX lower anchors are only to be

used with the left and right rear out-

board seating positions. Never

attempt to attach an ISOFIX

equipped seat in the center seating

position. You may damage the

anchors or the anchors may fail and

break in a collision.

WARNING

When using the vehicle's "ISOFIX"

system to install a child restraint

system in the rear seat, all unused

vehicle rear seat belt metal latch

plates or tabs must be latched

securely in their seat belt buckles

and the seat belt webbing must be

retracted behind the child restraint

to prevent the child from reaching

and taking hold of unretracted seat

belts. Unlatched metal latch plates

or tabs may allow the child to reach

the unretracted seat belts which

may result in strangulation and a

serious injury or death to the child

in the child restraint.

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