Securing a child restraint system (CRS) with the LATCH anchors system

To install a LATCH-compatible CRS in either of the rear outboard seating positions:

  1. Move the seat belt buckle away from the lower anchors. Otherwise, the lower anchor can damage the webbing or buckle, which can make them unusable or unsafe.
  2. Move away any objects that could prevent a secure connection between the child restraint and the lower anchors.
  3. Place the CRS on the vehicle seat, then attach the seat to the lower anchors according to the instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer.
  4. Follow the CRS instructions for properly adjusting and tightening the lower anchor attachments on the CRS to the lower anchors.
    WARNING

    Take the following precautions when using the LATCH system:

    • Read and follow all installation instructions provided with your CRS.

    • To prevent the child from reaching and taking hold of the unused seat belts, buckle all unused rear seat belts before placing the child into the vehicle. Lock each unused seat belt following the instructions in the “automatic locking mode” subsection, and place the webbing behind the child seat or against an unused seatback. Children can be strangled if a shoulder belt wraps around their neck and the seat belt tightens.

    • NEVER attach more than 1 CRS to a single lower anchor. This could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or break.

    • Always have the LATCH system inspected by your authorized Kia dealer after an accident. An accident can damage the LATCH system and may not properly secure the CRS.

    NOTE

    The recommended maximum weight for the LATCH system is 65 lb (30 kg). When selecting a proper CRS, consider that the maximum total weight of the child plus the CRS should be less than 65 lb (30 kg).

    As a guide, use the following calculation to determine the maximum CRS weight:

    CRS Weight = 65 - (child’s total weight in lb)