Kia Soul (2020 year). Owner's manual - part 3

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CAUTION

Damaging rear seat belt buckles
When you fold the rear seatback, 
insert the buckle between the rear 
seatback and cushion. Doing so can 
prevent the buckle from being dam-
aged by the rear seatback.

CAUTION

Rear seat belts
When returning the rear seatbacks 
to the upright position, remember 
to return the rear shoulder belts to 
their proper position.

WARNING

Unless the driver's position is prop-
erly set according to the driver's 
physical figure, do not fold the rear 
seat. It may increase bodily injuries 
in a sudden stop or collision.

CAUTION

Be careful when loading cargo 
through the rear passenger seats to 
prevent damage to the vehicle inte-
rior.

WARNING

Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to 
prevent it from being thrown about 
the vehicle in a collision and causing 
injury to the vehicle occupants. Do 
not place objects in the rear seats, 
since they cannot be properly 
secured and may hit the front seat 
occupants in a collision.

Cargo loading

Make sure the engine is off, the 
transmission is in P (Park) and the 
parking brake is securely applied 
whenever loading or unloading 
cargo. Failure to take these steps 
may allow the vehicle to move if the 
shift lever is inadvertently moved to 
another position.

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Seat belts

The following explains seat belts 
precautions and how to fasten seat 
belts.

Seat belt restraint system

For maximum restraint system pro-
tection, the seat belts must always 
be used whenever the vehicle is 
moving.
䳜 A properly positioned shoulder 

belt should be positioned midway 
over your shoulder across your 
collarbone.

䳜 Never allow children to ride in the 

front passenger seat. See "Child 
Restraint System (CRS)" on page 
3-31 for further discussion.

WARNING

Twisted seat belt
Make sure your seat belt is not 
twisted when worn. A twisted seat 
belt may not properly protect you in 
an accident and could even cut into 
your body.

WARNING

Shoulder Belt
䳜 Never wear the shoulder belt 

under your arm or behind your 
back. An improperly positioned 
shoulder belt cannot protect the 
occupant in a crash.

䳜 Always wear both the shoulder 

portion and lap portion of the lap/
shoulder belt.

WARNING

Damaged seat belt
Replace the entire seat belt assem-
bly if any part of the webbing or 
hardware is damaged as you can no 
longer be sure that a damaged seat 
belt will provide protection in a 
crash.

Seat belts are designed to bear upon 
the bony structure of the body, and 
should be worn low across the front 
of the pelvis, chest and shoulders, 
as applicable; wearing the lap sec-
tion of the belt across the abdomi-
nal area must be avoided.

Seat belts should be adjusted as 
firmly as possible, consistent with 
comfort, to provide the protection 
for which they have been designed.

A slack belt will greatly reduce the 
protection afforded to the wearer.

Care should be taken to avoid con-
tamination of the webbing with pol-
ishes, oils and chemicals, and 
particularly battery acid. Cleaning 
may safely be carried out using mild 
soap and water. The belt should be 
replaced if webbing becomes frayed, 
contaminated or damaged.

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䳜 No modifications or additions 

should be made by the user which 
would either prevent the seat belt 
adjusting devices from operating 
to remove slack, or prevent the 
seat belt assembly from being 
adjusted to remove slack.

䳜 When you fasten the seat belt, be 

careful not to latch the seat belt 
in buckles of other seats. It is very 
dangerous and you may not be 
protected by the seat belt prop-
erly.

䳜 Do not unfasten the seat belt and 

do not fasten and unfasten the 
seat belt repeatedly while driving. 
This could result in loss of control, 
and an accident causing death, 
serious injury, or property dam-
age.

䳜 When fastening the seat belt, 

make sure that the seat belt does 
not pass over objects that are 
hard or can break easily.

WARNING

Seat belt buckle
Do not allow foreign material (gum, 
crumbs, coins, liquids, etc.) to 
obstruct the seat belt buckle. This 
may prevent the seat belt from fas-
tening securely.

Driver's seat belt warning

As a reminder to the driver, the 
driver's seat belt warning lights will 
illuminate for approximately 6 sec-
onds each time you turn the ignition 
switch ON regardless of belt fasten-
ing. If the seatbelt is not fastened, 
the warning chime will sound for 
about 6 seconds.

If you start to drive without the 
seat belt fastened or you unfasten 
the seat belt when you drive over 9 
km/h (5 mph) and less than 20 km/h 
(12 mph), the corresponding warn-
ing light will illuminate. The warning 
light will turn off when the vehicle 
speed drops below 9 km/h (5 mph).

If you start to drive without the 
seat belt fastened or you unfasten 
the seat belt when you drive 20 km/
h (12 mph) and faster, the warning 
light will blink and warning chime will 
sound for approximately 100 sec-
onds. When the seat belt is unfas-
tened during driving, the warning 
light will illuminate when the speed 
is under 20 km/h (12 mph). When 

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the speed is 20 km/h (12 mph) and 
faster, the warning light will blink 
and warning chime will sound for 
approximately 100 seconds.

Front passenger's seat belt warn-
ing

As a reminder to the front passen-
ger, the front passenger's seat belt 
warning lights will illuminate for 
approximately 6 seconds each time 
you turn the ignition switch ON 
regardless of belt fastening. If you 
start to drive without the passenger 
seat belt fastened or the passenger 
unfastens the seat belt when you 
drive over 9 km/h (5 mph) and less 
than 20 km/h (12 mph), the corre-
sponding warning light will illumi-
nate. The warning light will turn off 
when the vehicle speed drops below 
9 km/h (5 mph).

If you start to drive without the 
passenger seat belt fastened or you 
unfasten the seat belt when you 
drive 20 km/h (12 mph) and faster, 
the warning light will blink and 

warning chime will sound for 
approximately 100 seconds. When 
the passenger seat belt is unfas-
tened during driving, the warning 
light will illuminate when the speed 
is under 20 km/h (12 mph). When 
the speed is 20 km/h (12 mph) and 
faster, the warning light will blink 
and warning chime will sound for 
approximately 100 seconds.

NOTICE

䳜 Even if the front passenger seat 

is not occupied, the seat belt 
warning light will illuminate for 6 
seconds.

䳜 The front passenger's seat belt 

warning may operate when lug-
gage is placed on the front pas-
senger seat.

Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system 
with emergency locking retractor

The following explains how to fas-
ten and adjust the driver's seat belt.

To fasten your seat belt:

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䳜 Pull it out of the retractor and 

insert the metal tab (1) into the 
buckle (2).
There will be an audible "click" 
when the tab locks into the 
buckle.

WARNING

You should place the lap belt portion 
as low as possible and snugly across 
your hips. If the lap belt is located 
too high on your waist, it may 
increase the chance of injury in the 
event of a collision.
The arm closest to the seat belt 
buckle should be over the belt while 
the other arm should be under the 
belt as shown in the illustration. 
Never wear the seat belt under the 
arm closest to the door.

The seat belt automatically adjusts 
to the proper length only after the 
lap belt portion is adjusted manually 
so that it fits snugly around your 
hips. If you lean forward in a slow, 
easy motion, the belt will extend 

and let you move around. If there is 
a sudden stop or impact, however, 
the belt will lock into position. It will 
also lock if you try to lean forward 
too quickly.

NOTICE

If you are not able to pull out the 
seat belt from the retractor, firmly 
pull the belt out and release it. Then 
you will be able to pull the belt out 
smoothly.

Height adjustment

You can adjust the height of the 
shoulder belt anchor to one of the 4 
positions for maximum comfort and 
safety.

The height of the adjusting seat belt 
should not be too close to your neck. 
The shoulder portion should be 
adjusted so that it lies across your 
chest and midway over your shoul-
der near the door and not your neck.

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To adjust the height of the seat belt 
anchor, lower or raise the height 
adjuster into an appropriate posi-
tion.
䳜 To raise the height adjuster, pull it 

up (1).

䳜 To lower it, push it down (3) while 

pressing the height adjuster but-
ton (2).

Release the button to lock the 
anchor into position. Try sliding the 
height adjuster to make sure that it 
has locked into position.

Improperly positioned seat belts can 
cause serious injuries in an accident.

WARNING

Shoulder belt positioning
Verify the shoulder belt anchor is 
locked into position at the appropri-
ate height. Never position the shoul-
der belt across your neck or face. 
Improperly positioned seat belts can 
cause serious injuries in an accident.

WARNING

Seat belt replacement
Replace your seat belts after being 
in an accident. Failure to replace 
seat belts after an accident could 
leave you with damaged seat belts 
that will not provide protection in 
the event of another collision.

Seat belts - Front passenger and 
rear seat 3-point system with 
combination locking retractor

The following explains how to fas-
ten the passenger's and rear seat 
belt.

To fasten your seat belt:

Combination retractor type seat 
belts are installed in the rear seat 
positions to help accommodate the 
installation of child restraint sys-
tems. Although a combination 
retractor is also installed in the 
front passenger seat position, it is 
strongly recommended that children 
always be seated in the rear seat. 
NEVER place any infant restraint 
system in the front seat of the 
vehicle.

This type of seat belt combines the 
features of both an emergency 
locking retractor seat belt and an 
automatic locking retractor seat 
belt.
䳜 Pull it out of the retractor and 

insert the metal tab into the 
buckle. There will be an audible 
"click" when the tab locks into the 
buckle. When not securing a child 
restraint, the seat belt operates 
in the same way as the driver's 
seat belt (emergency locking 
retractor type).

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It automatically adjusts to the 
proper length only after the lap belt 
portion of the seat belt is adjusted 
manually so that it fits snugly 
around your hips.

When the seat belt is fully extended 
from the retractor to allow the 
installation of a child restraint sys-
tem, the seat belt operation 
changes to allow the belt to retract, 
but not to extend (automatic locking 
retractor type). Refer to "Securing a 
child restraint with a lap/shoulder 
belt" on page 3-37.

NOTICE

Although the combination retractor 
provides the same level of protec-
tion for seated passengers in either 
emergency or automatic locking 
modes, have the seated passengers 
use the emergency locking feature 
for improved convenience. The 
automatic locking function is 
intended to facilitate child restraint 
installation. To convert from the 
automatic locking feature to the 
emergency locking operation mode, 
allow the unbuckled seat belt to 
fully retract.

CAUTION

Do NOT fold down the left portion of 
the rear seatback when the rear 
center seat belt is buckled. ALWAYS 
UNBUCKLE the rear center seat belt 
before folding down the left portion 
of the rear seatback. If the rear cen-
ter seat belt is buckled when the 
left portion of the rear seatback is 
folded down, distortion and damage 
to the top portion of the seatback 
and seat belt garnish may result, 
causing the seatback to lock into the 
folded down position.

The seat belt should be locked into 
the buckle on each seat cushion to 
be properly fastened.

1. Rear right seat belt fastening 

buckle

2. Rear center seat belt fastening 

buckle

3. Rear left seat belt fastening 

buckle

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WARNING

Prior to fastening the rear seat 
belts, ensure the latch matches the 
seat belt buckle. Forcefully fasten-
ing the left or right seat belt to the 
center buckle can result in an 
improper fastening scenario that 
will not protect you in an accident.

When using the rear center seat 
belt, the buckle with the "CENTER" 
mark must be used.

To release the seat belt:

䳜 The seat belt is released by 

pressing the release button (1) on 
the locking buckle.
When it is released, the belt 
should automatically draw back 
into the retractor.
If this does not happen, check the 
belt to make sure it is not twisted, 
then try again.

Stowing the rear seat belt

If the center seat belt is not in use, 
always lock the latch plate into the 
buckle as above illustration.

The rear seat belt buckles can be 
stowed in the pocket between the 
rear seatback and cushion when not 
in use.

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WARNING

Rear center seat belt
Do not separate the mini tongue (1) 
and mini buckle (2) even if there is 
not an occupant.
If it is separated, It may hit the rear 
seat occupants in a collision or sud-
den stops.

Pre-tensioner seat belt

Your vehicle is equipped with driver's 
and front passenger's pre-tensioner 
seat belts (retractor pre-tensioner 
and EFD (Emergency Fastening 
Device)).

The pre-tensioner seat belts may 
be activated, when a frontal collision 
is severe enough, together with the 
air bags.

When the vehicle stops suddenly, or 
if the occupant tries to lean forward 
too quickly, the seat belt retractor 
may lock into position. In certain 
frontal collisions, the pre-tensioner 

will activate and pull the seat belt 
into tighter contact against the 
occupant's body.
1. Retractor Pre-tensioner

The purpose of the retractor pre-
tensioner is to make sure that the 
shoulder belts fit in tightly against 
the occupant's upper body in cer-
tain frontal collisions.

2. EFD (Emergency Fastening 

Device)
The purpose of the EFD is to 
make sure that the pelvis belts fit 
in tightly against the occupant's 
lower body in certain frontal colli-
sions.

If the system senses excessive ten-
sion on the driver or passenger's 
seat belt when the pre-tensioner 
system activates, the load limiter 
inside the retractor pre-tensioner 
will release some of the pressure on 
the affected seat belt.

NOTICE

When the pre-tensioner seat belts 
are activated, a loud noise may be 
heard and fine dust, which may 
appear to be smoke, may be visible 
in the passenger compartment. 
These are normal operating condi-
tions and are not hazardous.

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The seat belt pre-tensioner system 
consists mainly of the following 
components. Their locations are 
shown in the illustration:

* The actual position of seat belt 

pre-tensioner system compo-
nents may differ from the illustra-
tion.

1. SRS air bag warning light
2. Retractor pre-tensioner assembly
3. SRS control module
4. Emergency fastening device (EFD)

WARNING

Skin Irritation
Wash all exposed skin areas thor-
oughly after an accident in which 
the pre-tensioner seat belts were 
activated. The fine dust from the 
pre-tensioner activation may cause 
skin irritation and should not be 
inhaled for prolonged periods.

NOTICE

䳜 Both the driver's and front pas-

senger's seat belt pre-tensioner 
systems may be activated not 
only in certain frontal collisions, 
but also in certain side collisions 
or rollovers, if the vehicle is 
equipped with a side or curtain air 
bag.

䳜 Because the sensor that activates 

the SRS air bag is connected with 
the pre-tensioner seat belt, the 

SRS air bag warning light 

 on 

the instrument panel will illumi-
nate for approximately 6 seconds 
after the ignition switch has been 
turned to the ON position, and 
then it should turn off.

䳜 If the pre-tensioner seat belt sys-

tem is not working properly, this 
warning light will illuminate even 
if there is not a malfunction with 
the SRS air bag. If the SRS air bag 
warning light does not illuminate 
when the ignition switch has been 
turned to the ON position, or if it 
remains illuminated after illumi-
nating for approximately 6 sec-
onds, or if it illuminates while the 
vehicle is being driven, have an 
authorized Kia dealer inspect the 
pre-tensioner seat belt and SRS 
air bag system as soon as possi-
ble.

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NOTICE

Do not attempt to service or repair 
the pre-tensioner seat belt system 
in any manner. Do not attempt to 
inspect or replace the pre-ten-
sioner seat belts yourself. This must 
be done by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

Hot pre-tensioner
Do not touch the pre-tensioner seat 
belt assemblies for several minutes 
after they have been activated. 
When the pre-tensioner seat belt 
mechanism fires during a collision 
the pre-tensioner becomes hot and 
can burn you.

Pre-tensioners are designed to 
operate only one time. After activa-
tion, pre-tensioner seat belts must 
be replaced. If the pre-tensioner 
must be replaced, contact an autho-
rized Kia dealer.

Seat belt precautions

Take the following precautions 
when using seat belts.

Infant or small child

Most countries have child restraint 
laws. You should be aware of the 
specific requirements in your coun-
try. Child and/or infant seats must 
be properly placed and installed in 

the rear seat. For more information 
about the use of these restraints, 
refer to "Child Restraint System 
(CRS)" on page 3-31.

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 certifying 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 (CRS)" on page 3-
31.

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 snug 
on the hips as low as possible. Check 
periodically to insure that the belt 
fits. A child's squirming could put the 
belt out of position. Children are 
given the most safety in the event 
of an accident when they are 
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system in the rear seat. If a larger 
child (over age 13) must be seated 
in the front seat, the child should be 
securely restrained by the available 
lap/shoulder belt and the seat 
should be placed in the rearmost 
position. Children age 13 and under 
should be restrained securely in the 
rear seat. NEVER place a child age 
13 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, try 
placing the child closer to the center 
of the vehicle. If the shoulder belt 
still touches their face or neck they 
need to be returned to a child 
restraint system.

WARNING

Small children
Do not allow small children to ride in 
the vehicle without an appropriate 
child restraint system. If the shoul-
der belt comes in contact with your 
child's neck or face your child is too 
small to ride in the vehicle. In a crash 
the seat belt will inflict injury to 
your child's neck, throat and face.

Restraint of pregnant women

Pregnant women should wear lap/
shoulder belt assemblies whenever 
possible according to specific rec-
ommendations by their doctors. The 
lap portion of the belt should be 
worn AS SECURELY AND LOW AS 
POSSIBLE.

WARNING

Pregnant women
Pregnant women must never place 
the lap portion of the seat belt 
above or on the abdomen where the 
fetus is located. The force of the 
seat belt during a collision will crush 
the fetus.

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 recommen-
dations.

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.

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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 passengers 
should be sitting up and the front 
and rear seats should be in an 
upright position when the vehicle is 
moving. A seat belt cannot provide 
proper protection if the person is 
lying down in the rear seat or if the 
front and rear seats are in a reclined 
position.

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

Pinched seat belt
Make sure that the webbing and/or 
buckle does not get caught or 
pinched in the rear seat when 
returning the rear seatback to its 
upright position. A caught or pinched 
webbing/buckle may become dam-
aged and could fail during a collision 
or sudden stop.

WARNING

Seatbelts can become hot in a vehi-
cle that has been closed up in sunny 
weather. They could burn infants 
and children.

Periodic inspection

All seat belts should be inspected 
periodically for wear or damage of 
any kind. Any damaged parts should 
be replaced as soon as possible.

Keep belts clean and dry

Seat belts should be kept clean and 
dry. If belts become dirty, they can 
be cleaned by using a mild soap 
solution and warm water. Bleach, 
dye, strong detergents or abrasives 
should not be used because they 
may damage and weaken the fabric.

When to replace seat belts

The entire in-use seat belt assem-
bly or assemblies should be replaced 
if the vehicle has been involved in an 
accident. This should be done even if 
no damage is visible. Additional 
questions concerning seat belt 
operation should be directed to an 
authorized Kia dealer.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Child Restraint System (CRS)

Child Restraint System (CRS)

Children always in the rear

Children under age 13 must always 
ride in the rear seats and must 
always be properly restrained to 
minimize the risk of injury in an 
accident, sudden stop or sudden 
maneuver.

WARNING

Restraint Location
Never install a child or infant seat on 
the front passenger's seat. A child 
riding in the front passenger seat 
can be forcefully struck by an inflat-
ing airbag and seriously injured.

WARNING

Hot Child Restraint
A child restraint system can become 
very hot if it is left in a closed vehicle 
on a sunny day. Be sure to check the 
seat cover, buckles and latches 
before placing a child in the restraint 
system.

According to accident statistics, 
children are safer when properly 
restrained in the rear seats than in 
the front seat. Even with air bags, 
children can be seriously injured or 
killed. Children too large for a child 
restraint must use the seat belts 
provided.

Most countries have child restraint 
laws which require children to travel 
in approved child restraint devices. 
The laws governing the age or 
height/weight restrictions at which 
seat belts can be used instead of 
child restraints differs among coun-
tries, so you should be aware of the 
specific requirements in your coun-
try, and where you are travelling.

Child restraint systems must be 
properly placed and installed in the 
rear seat. You must use a commer-
cially available child restraint sys-
tem that meets the requirements of 
the Safety Standards of your coun-
try.

Child restraint systems are gener-
ally designed to be secured in a 
vehicle seat by lap belt portion of a 
lap/shoulder belt, or by a LATCH 
system in the rear seats of the 
vehicle.

Child restraint system (CRS)

Infants and younger children must 
be restrained in an appropriate 
rear-facing or forward-facing CRS 
that has first been properly secured 
to the rear seat of the vehicle. Read 
and comply with the instructions for 
installation and use provided by the 
manufacturer of the CRS.

Safety features of your vehicle

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Child Restraint System (CRS)

WARNING

Child Restraint Installation
An improperly secured child 
restraint can increase the risk of 
serious injury or death in an acci-
dent. Always take the following pre-
cautions when using a child restraint 
system:
䳜 Always follow the child restraint 

system manufacturer's instruc-
tions for installation and use.

䳜 Always properly restrain your 

child in the child restraint.

䳜 If the vehicle head restraint pre-

vents proper installation of a child 
seat (as described in the child 
restraint system manual), the 
head restraint of the respective 
seating position shall be read-
justed or entirely removed.

䳜 Do not use an infant carrier or a 

child safety seat that "hooks" 
over a seatback as it may not 
provide adequate protection in an 
accident.

NOTICE

After an accident, have a Kia dealer 
check the child restraint system, 
seat belts, tether anchors and lower 
anchors.

Selecting a Child Restraint System 
(CRS)

When selecting a CRS for your child, 
always:
䳜 Make sure the CRS has a label 

certifying that it meets applicable 
Safety Standards of your country.

䳜 Select a child restraint based on 

your child's height and weight. 
The required label or the instruc-
tions for use typically provide this 
information.

䳜 Select a child restraint that fits 

the vehicle seating position where 
it will be used.

䳜 Read and comply with the warn-

ings and instructions for installa-
tion and use provided with the 
child restraint system.

WARNING

Holding Children
Never hold a child in your arms or 
lap when riding in a vehicle. The vio-
lent forces created during a crash 
will tear the child from your arms 
and throw the child against the car's 
interior. Always use a child restraint 
system which is appropriate for 
your child's height and weight.

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Child Restraint System (CRS)

WARNING

Unattended Children
Never leave children unattended in a 
vehicle. The car can heat up very 
quickly, resulting in injuries to the 
child in the vehicle.

WARNING

Seat Belt Use
Do not use one seat belt for two 
occupants at the same time. This 
will eliminate any safety benefit 
provided by the seat belt to the 
occupants.

Child restraint system types

There are three main types of child 
restraint systems: rear-facing 
seats, forward-facing seats, and 
booster seats. They are classified 
according to the child's age, height 
and weight.

Rear-facing child seats

A rear-facing child seat provides 
restraint with the seating surface 
against the back of the child. The 
harness system holds the child in 
place, and in an accident, acts to 
keep the child positioned in the seat 
and reduces the stress to the neck 
and spinal cord.
All children under age one must 
always ride in a rear-facing infant 
child restraint.
Convertible and 3-in-1 child seats 
typically have higher height and 
weight limits for the rear-facing 
position, allowing you to keep your 
child rear-facing for a longer period 
of time.
Continue to use a rear-facing child 
seat for as long as your child will fit 
within the height and weight limits 
allowed by the child seat manufac-
turer. It's the best way to keep 
them safe. Once your child has out-
grown the rear-facing child 
restraint, your child is ready for a 
forward-facing child restraint with a 
harness.

Forward-facing child restraints

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