Kia Carens: Using a child restraint system / Securing a child restraint system with “ISOFIX” system and “Top tether Anchorages”

ISOFIX is a standardised method of fitting child restraint systems that eliminates the need to use the standard adult seat belt to secure the child restraint system in the vehicle. This causes a much more secure and positive location with the added benefit of easier and quicker installation.

An ISOFIX child restraint system may only be installed if it has vehicle-specific or universal approval in accordance with the requirements of ECER 44 or ECE-R 129.

There are ISOFIX symbols located on the lower portion of each side of the 2nd row seatbacks. These symbols indicate the position of the ISOFIX anchors for child restraint systems. Both rear outboard seats are equipped with a pair of ISOFIX anchorages as well as a corresponding top tether anchorage on the back side of the back rest. The ISOFIX anchorages are located between seat cushion and back rest, marked with the ISOFIX icon. For installation, child restraint system ISOFIX connectors have to engage with the vehicles ISOFIX anchorages (listen for a CLICK, check potential visual indicators on the child restraint system and cross-check by pulling). Child restraint systems with universal approval to ECE-R 44 or ECE-R 129 need to be fixed additionally with a top tether strap connected to the corresponding top tether anchorage point in the back rest.

The installation and the use of a child restraint system has to be done according to the installation manual, which is provided with the ISOFIX child restraint system.

(1) : ISOFIX Anchor Position Indicator (Type A- ,Type B- )

(2) : ISOFIX Anchor

For stable and safe installation of child restraint system, adjust the seat position (seat-back angle and/or seat forward and backward) so that your child can fit in the child restraint system in a comfortable manner.

WARNING

Install the child restraint seat after reclining the seatback.

Reclined 10 clicks (slightly pull up the recline lever) rearward from the first locked position.

❈ first locked position :

Is a position when the seatback is unfold to the first locked position from the fully folded seatback position (almost the upright position).

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 system 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 system.
• Do not place anything around the lower anchors. Also make sure that the seat belt is not caught in the lower anchors.

To secure the child restraint system

1. To engage the child restraint system to the ISOFIX anchor, insert the child restraint system latch into the ISOFIX anchor. Listen for the audible “click” sound.

CAUTION

Do not allow the rear seat belt webbing to get scratched or pinched by the ISOFIX-seat latch and ISOFIX anchor during installation.

2. Connect the top tether strap to the corresponding top tether anchorage and tighten it. (Refer to the previous page.)

WARNING

• Do not install a child restraint system at the center of the rear seat using the vehicle's ISOFIX anchors. The ISOFIX anchors are only provided for the left and right outboard rear seating positions. Do not misuse the ISOFIX anchors by attempting to attach a child restraint system in the middle of the rear seat to the ISOFIX anchors. In a crash, the child restraint system ISOFIX attachments may not be strong enough to secure the child restraint system properly in the center of the rear seat and may break, causing serious injury or death.
• Do not mount more than one child restraint system to an ISOFIX anchorage point. The improper increased load may cause the anchorage points or top tether anchor to break, causing serious injury or death.
• Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIXcompatible child restraint system only to the appropriate locations shown in the illustration.
• Always follow the installation and use instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system.