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.
Child restraint system top tether anchorages are located on the back of the rear
seatbacks.
This symbol indicates the position of the tether anchor.
1. Route the child restraint system top tether ...
IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints systems of universal category
approved for use in the mass group.
IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraints systems (CRS) approved for
...
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