2009 KIA Sedona Owner's Manual

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3Load limiter (if equipped)When the pre-tentioner activates, if the
system senses excessive seat belt ten-
sion on the driver or passenger’s seat
belt, the load limiter in

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We strongly recommend the use of a
child seat or infant seat for small children
and babies, and it is required by law in
almost all states. This child seat or infant
seat

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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.
Since all passenger safety belts move
freel

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Securing a child restraint seat Tether anchor system Child restraint hook holders are located
on the back of the rear seat cushions.1. Route the child restraint seat strap

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Child seat lower anchorsSome child seat manufacturers make
child restraint seats that are labeled as
LATCH or LATCH-compatible child
restraint system. LATCH stands for
"Lo

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Follow the child seat manufacturer’s
instructions to properly install child
restraint seats with LATCH or LATCH-
compatible attachments.
Once you have installed the LATC

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3Installing a child restraint system by
lap/shoulder beltTo install a child restraint system on the
outboard or center rear seats, do the fol-
lowing:
1. Place the child res

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4. Slowly allow the shoulder portion ofthe safety belt to retract and listen for
an audible “clicking” or “ratcheting”
sound. This indicates that the retractor
is