2017 KIA CARENS RHD child seat

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Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 • Front seat adjustment - Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
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Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24


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Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
lap/shoulder belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
. . . . . . . 3-48
Air bag-supplemental restraint system . . . . . . . . 3-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
. . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
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. . 3-71
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3. To use the front passenger’s seat,lift and pull the seatback backward
by pulling on the folding lever.
Pull the seatback firmly until it
clicks into place. Make sure the
seatback is locked in place.Seat cushion height (if equipped)
To change the height of the seat
cushion, push the lever upwards or
downwards.
To lower the seat cushion, push down the lever several times.
To raise the seat cushion, pull up the lever several times. Front seat adjustment - power (if equipped)
The driver’s seat can be adjusted by
using the control switches located onthe outside of the seat cushion.
Before driving, adjust the seat to theproper position so as to easily con-
trol the steering wheel, pedals and
switches on the instrument panel.
WARNING
Do not fold the front passen- ger’s seat, if the occupants in
the 2nd row centre and front
passenger’s side seats. It may
cause the injury to occupants
by the seat device.
Be careful not to pinch your hands or fingers on the seat
device, when you fold or unfold.
ORP036004R
WARNING
The power seat is operable with
the ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should never
be left unattended in the car.

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Seat belt restraint system SEAT BELTS(Continued)
Never wear the shoulder belt
under your arm or behind your
back. An improperly positionedshoulder belt can cause seri-
ous injuries in a crash. Theshoulder belt should be posi-
tioned midway over your shoul-
der across your collarbone.
Never wear a seat belt over fragile objects. If there is a
sudden stop or impact, the
seat belt can damage it.
Avoid wearing twisted seat belts. A twisted belt can't do
its job as well. In a collision, it
could even cut into you. Besure the belt webbing isstraight and not twisted.
Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. If
the belt webbing or hardware
is damaged, replace it.WARNING - Australian
design rules
Seat belts are designed to bear
upon the bony structure of the
body, and should be worn low
across the front of the pelvis or
the pelvis, chest and shoulders,
as applicable; wearing the lap
section of the belt across the
abdominal area must be avoided. Seat belts should be adjusted as
firmly as possible, consistent
with comfort, to provide the pro-
tection for which they have beendesigned.
A slack belt will greatly reduce
the protection afforded to the
wearer.
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WARNING
For maximum restraint sys- tem protection, the seat belts
must always be used whenev-
er the car is moving.
Seat belts are most effective when seatbacks are in theupright position.
Children age 12 and younger must always be properlyrestrained in the rear seat.
Never allow children to ride in
the front passenger seat. If a
child over 12 must be seated in
the front seat, he/she must be
properly belted and the seat
should be mo ved as far back
as possible.
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Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing
with polishes, oils and chemi-
cals, and particularly battery
acid. Cleaning may safely becarried out using mild soap and
water. The belt should bereplaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated or dam-
aged. It is essential to replace
the entire assembly after it has
been worn in a severe impact
even if damage to the assembly
is not obvious. Belts should not
be worn with straps twisted.
Each belt assembly must only
be used by one occupant; it is
dangerous to put a belt around
a child being carried on theoccupant's lap.WARNING- Australian
design rules
No modifications or additions should be made by the user
which will either prevent the
seat belt adjusting devices
from operating to remove
slack, or prevent the seat belt
assembly from being adjusted
to remove slack.
When you fasten the seat belt, be careful not to latch the seat
belt in buckles of other seat.
It's very dangerous and you
may not be protected by the
seat belt properly.
Do not unfasten the seat belt and do not fasten and unfasten
the seat belt repeatedly whilst
driving. This could result in
loss of control, and an accident
causing death, serious injury,
or property damage.
(Continued)(Continued) When fastening the seat belt, make sure that the seat belt
does not pass over objects that
are hard or can break easily.
Make sure there is nothing in the buckle. The seat belt may
not be fastened securely.

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Seat belt precautionsInfant or small child
You should be aware of the specific
requirements in your country. Child
and/or infant seats must be properlyplaced and installed in the rear seat.
For more information about the use
of these restraints, refer to “Child
restraint system” in this chapter.
✽✽NOTICE
Small children are best protected
from injury in an accident when
properly restrained in the rear seat
by a child restraint system that
meets the requirements of the Safety
Standards of your country. Before
buying any child restraint system,
make sure that it has a label certify-
ing that it meets Safety Standards of
your country. The restraint must be
appropriate for your child's height
and weight. Check the label on the
child restraint for this information.
Refer to “Child restraint system” in
this chapter.
WARNING
All occupants of the vehicle
must wear their seat belts at all
times. Seat belts and childrestraints reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injuries for all
occupants in the event of a col-
lision or sudden stop. Without a
seat belt, occupants could be
shifted too close to a deploying
air bag, strike the interior struc-
ture or be thrown from the vehi-
cle. Properly worn seat belts
greatly reduce these hazards.
Always follow the precautions
about seat belts, air bags andoccupant seat contained in this
manual.
WARNING
Every person in your vehicle
needs to be properly restrained
at all times, including infants
and children. Never hold a child
in your arms or lap when riding
in a vehicle. The violent forcescreated during a crash will tear
the child from your arms and
throw the child against the inte-
rior. Always use a child restraint
appropriate for your child'sheight and weight.

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Larger children
Children who are too large for child
restraint systems should always
occupy the rear seat and use the
available lap/shoulder belts. The lap
portion should be fastened and
snugged on the hips and as low as
possible. Check if the belt fits period-
ically. A child's squirming could put
the belt out of position. Children are
afforded the most safety in the event
of an accident when they are
restrained by a proper restraint sys-
tem in the rear seat. If a larger child
(over age 12) must be seated in thefront seat, the child should be
securely restrained by the availablelap/shoulder belt and the seat should
be placed in the rearmost position.Children age 12 and under should be
restrained securely in the rear seat.NEVER place a child age 12 and
under in the front seat. NEVER place
a rear facing child seat in the front
seat of a vehicle. If the shoulder belt portion slightly
touches the child’s neck or face, tryplacing the child closer to the centre of
the vehicle. If the shoulder belt still
touches their face or neck they need to
be returned to a child restraint system.
Pregnant women
The use of a seat belt is recom-
mended for pregnant women to
lessen the chance of injury in an
accident. When a seat belt is used,
the lap belt portion should be placed
as low and snugly as possible on the
hips, not across the abdomen. For
specific recommendations, consult a
physician.
WARNING
- Shoulder
belts on small children
Never allow a shoulder belt to be in contact with a child’s
neck or face whilst the vehicleis in motion.
If seat belts are not properly worn and adjusted on chil-
dren, there is a risk of death or
serious injury.
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 abdomenwhere the belt could crush the
fetus during an impact.

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Injured person
A seat belt should be used when an
injured person is being transported.
When this is necessary, you should
consult a physician for recommenda-
tions.
One person per belt
Two people (including children) should
never attempt to use a single seat belt.
This could increase the severity of
injuries in case of an accident.
Do not lie down
To reduce the chance of injuries in
the event of an accident and to
achieve maximum effectiveness of
the restraint system, all passengersshould be sitting up and the front
seats should be in an upright posi-
tion when the car is moving. A seat
belt cannot provide proper protection
if the person is lying down in the rearseat or if the front seat is in a reclinedposition.Care of seat belts
Seat belt systems should never be
disassembled or modified. In addi-
tion, care should be taken to assure
that seat belts and belt hardware are
not damaged by seat hinges, doors
or other abuse.
WARNING
Riding with a reclined seatback
increases your chance of seri-
ous or fatal injuries in the event
of a collision or sudden stop.
The protection of your restraint
system (seat belts and air bags)
is greatly reduced by reclining
your seat. Seat belts must be
snug against your hips and
chest to work properly. The more
the seatback is reclined, the
greater the chance that an occu-pant's hips will slide under thelap belt causing serious internal
injuries or the occupant's neckcould strike the shoulder belt.
Drivers and passengers should
always sit well back in their
seats, properly belted, and with
the seatbacks upright.
WARNING
When you return the rear seat-
back to its upright position after
the rear seatback was folded
down, be careful not to damage
the seat belt webbing or buckle.Be sure that the webbing or
buckle does not get caught or
pinched in the rear seat. A seat
belt with damaged webbing or
buckle will not be as strong and
could possibly fail during a col-
lision or sudden stop, resulting
in serious injury. If the webbing
or buckles are damaged, get
them replaced immediately.

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Children riding in the vehicle should
sit in the rear seat and must always
be properly restrained to minimise
the risk of injury in an accident, sud-
den stop or sudden manoeuvre.
According to accident statistics, chil-
dren are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seats than in
the front seat. Larger children not in
a child restraint system should use
one of the seat belts provided.
You should be aware of the specific
requirements in your country. Child
restraint systems must be properly
placed and installed in the vehicle
seat. You must use a commercially
available child restraint system that
meets the requirements of the Safety
Standards of your country.
Child restraint systems are designed
to be secured in vehicle seats by lap
belts or the lap belt portion of a
lap/shoulder belt, or by a top tether
anchor and/or ISOFIX anchors. Children could be injured or killed in
a crash if their restraints are not
properly secured. For small children
and babies, Child restraint system
must be used. Before buying a par-
ticular child restraint system, make
sure it fits your vehicle seat and seat
belts, and fits your child. Follow all
the instructions provided by the man-
ufacturer when installing the child
restraint system.
WARNING
To ensure the safety of your child, we strongly recommend
a child restraint system to beinstalled in the rear seats.
When installing a child
restraint on the front passen-
ger's seat, the air bag must be
deactivated and set to the OFF
position. (if equipped passen-
ger's air bag ON/OFF switch)
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A seat belt or child restraintsystem can become very hot
if it is left in a closed vehicle
on a sunny day, even if theoutside temperature does not
feel hot. Be sure to check the
seat cover and buckles before
placing a child there.
When the child restraint sys- tem is not in use, store it in the
luggage area or fasten it with a
seat belt or ISOFIX anchorage
so that it will not be thrown
forward in case of a suddenstop or an accident.
All children, even those too large for child restraints,should ride in the rear seats.