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2. Front retractor pre-tensioner as‐

sembly

3. SRS control module

WARNING

To obtain maximum benefit from a

pre-tensioner seat belt:

1. The seat belt must be worn cor‐

rectly and adjusted to the proper

position. Please read and follow

all of the important information

and precautions about your vehi‐

cle’s occupant safety features –

including seat belts and air bags

– that are provided in this man‐

ual.

2. Be sure you and your passen‐

gers always wear seat belts

properly.

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 visi‐

ble in the passenger compart‐

ment. These are normal operating

conditions and are not hazardous.

• Although it is harmless, the fine

dust may cause skin irritation and

should not be breathed for pro‐

longed periods. Wash all exposed

skin areas thoroughly after an ac‐

cident in which the pre-tensioner

seat belts were activated.

NOTICE

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 in‐

strument panel will illuminate for

approximately 6 seconds after the

ignition switch has been turned to
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the ON position, and then it should

turn off.

CAUTION

If the pre-tensioner seat belt is not

working properly, the SRS air bag

warning light will illuminate even if

there is no malfunction of the SRS

air bag. If the SRS air bag warning

light does not illuminate when the

ignition key is turned to ON, or if it

remains illuminated after illuminat‐

ing for approximately 6 seconds, or

if it illuminates while the vehicle is

being driven, have the system in‐

spected by a professional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an author‐

ized Kia dealer/service partner.

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WARNING

• Pre-tensioners are designed to op‐

erate only one time. After activa‐

tion, pre-tensioner seat belts

must be replaced. All seat belts, of

any type, should always be re‐

placed after they have been worn

during a collision.

• The pre-tensioner seat belt as‐

sembly mechanisms become hot

during activation. Do not touch the

pre-tensioner seat belt assemblies

for several minutes after they

have been activated.

• Do not attempt to inspect or re‐

place the pre-tensioner seat belts

yourself. Have the system inspec‐

ted by a professional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an au‐

thorized Kia dealer/service part‐

ner.

• Do not attempt to service or repair

the pre-tensioner seat belt sys‐

tem in any manner.

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• Improper handling of the pre-ten‐

sioner seat belt assemblies, and

failure to heed the warnings not to

strike, modify, inspect, replace,

service or repair the pre-tensioner

seat belt assemblies may lead to

improper operation or inadvertent

activation and serious injury.

• Always wear the seat belts when

driving or riding in a motor vehicle.

• If the vehicle or pre-tensioner seat

belt must be discarded, contact a

professional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia

dealer/service partner.

• Body work on the front area of the

vehicle may damage the pre-ten‐

sioner seat belt system. There‐

fore, have the system serviced by

a professional workshop. Kia rec‐

ommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

Seat belt precautions

WARNING

All occupants of the vehicle must

wear their seat belts at all times.

Seat belts and child restraints re‐

duce the risk of serious or fatal inju‐

ries for all occupants in the event of

a collision or sudden stop. Without a

seat belt, occupants could be shifted

too close to a deploying air bag,

strike the interior structure or be

thrown from the vehicle. Properly

worn seat belts greatly reduce these

hazards.

Always follow the precautions about

seat belts, air bags and occupant

seating contained in this manual.

Infant or small child

You should be aware of the specific re‐

quirements in your country. 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 re‐

straint system on page 3-31.

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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

forces created during a crash will

tear the child from your arms and

throw the child against the interior.

Always use a child restraint appro‐

priate for your child's height and

weight.

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 la‐

bel certifying that it meets Safety

Standards of your country. The re‐

straint must be appropriate for your

child's height and weight. Check the
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label on the child restraint for this

information. Refer to 3-31.

Larger children

Children who are too large for child re‐

straint 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 periodically. A child's squirming

could put the belt out of position. Chil‐

dren are given the most safety in the

event of an accident when they are re‐

strained by a proper restraint system

in the rear seat. If a larger child (over

age 12) must be seated in the front

seat, the child should be securely re‐

strained by the available lap/shoulder

belt and the seat should be placed in

the rearmost position. Children age 12

and under should be restrained secure‐

ly 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, 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

n Shoulder belts on small chil‐

dren

• Never allow a shoulder belt to be in

contact with a child’s neck or face

while the vehicle is in motion.

• If seat belts are not properly worn

and adjusted on children, there is a

risk of death or serious injury.

Pregnant women

The use of a seat belt is recommended

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 securely as

possible on the hips, not across the ab‐

domen. For specific recommendations,

consult a physician.

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WARNING

n 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 ab‐

domen where the belt could crush

the fetus during an impact.

Injured person

A seat belt should be used when an in‐

jured person is being transported.

When this is necessary, you should con‐

sult a physician for recommendations.

One person per belt

Two people (including children) should

never attempt to use a single seat belt.

This could increase the severity of inju‐

ries 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 re‐

straint 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 re‐

clined position.

WARNING

Riding with a reclined seatback in‐

creases your chance of serious or fa‐

tal 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 secured against your hips and

chest to work properly. The more

the seatback is reclined, the greater

the chance an occupant's hips will

slide under the lap belt causing seri‐

ous internal injuries. Also, the shoul‐

der belt may strike the occupant's
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neck. Drivers and passengers should

always sit well back in their seats,

properly belted, and with the seat‐

backs upright.

Care of seat belts

Seat belt systems should never be dis‐

assembled or modified. In addition, care

should be taken to assure that seat

belts and belt hardware are not dam‐

aged by seat hinges, doors or other

abuse.

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WARNING

• When you return the rear seat‐

back to its upright position after

the rear seatback has been 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 could

possibly fail during a collision or

sudden stop, resulting in serious

injury. If the webbing or buckles

are damaged, get them replaced

immediately.

• Seatbelts can become hot in a ve‐

hicle that has been closed up in

sunny weather.

They could burn infants and chil‐

dren.

Periodic inspection

All seat belts should be inspected peri‐

odically for wear or damage of any

kind. Any damaged parts should be re‐

placed 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

Entire in-use seat belt assembly or as‐

semblies should be replaced if the vehi‐

cle has been involved in an accident.

This should be done even if no damage

is visible. In this case, have the system

replaced by a professional workshop.

Kia recommends to consult an author‐

ized Kia dealer/service partner.

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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 minimize the risk

of injury in an accident, sudden stop or

sudden maneuver. According to acci‐

dent statistics, children are safer when

properly restrained in the rear seats

than in the front seat. Larger children

not in a child restraint should use one

of the seat belts provided.

You should be aware of the specific re‐

quirements in your country. Child

and/or infant safety seats must be

properly placed and installed in the rear

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 tether anchor and/or ISO‐

FIX anchors (if equipped).

Children could be injured or killed in a

crash if their restraints are not proper‐

ly secured. For small children and ba‐

bies, a child seat or infant seat must be

used. Before buying a particular child

restraint system, make sure it fits your

vehicle seat and seat belts, and fits

your child. Follow all the instructions

provided by the manufacturer when in‐

stalling the child restraint system.

WARNING

• To ensure the safety of your child,

we strongly recommend a child re‐

straint system to be installed in

the rear seats. When installing a

child restraint on the front pas‐

senger's seat, the air bag must be

deactivated and set to the OFF po‐

sition. (if equipped, passenger's air

bag ON/OFF switch)

• A seat belt or child restraint sys‐

tem can become very hot if it is

left in a closed vehicle on a sunny

day, even if the outside tempera‐

ture does not feel hot. Be sure to

check the seat cover and buckles

before placing a child there.

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• When the child restraint system 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

sudden stop or an accident.

• All children, even those too large

for child restraints, should ride in

the rear seat. All children, even

those too large for child restraints,

should ride in the rear seats.

WARNING

To reduce the chance of serious or

fatal injuries:

• Children of all ages are safer when

restrained in the rear seat. A child

riding in the front passenger seat

can be forcefully struck by an in‐

flating air bag resulting in serious

or fatal injuries.

• Always follow the child restraint

system manufacturer’s instruc‐

tions for installation and use of

the child restraint.

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• Always make sure the child seat is

secured properly in the vehicle and

your child is securely restrained in

the child seat.

• Never hold a child in your arms or

lap when riding in a vehicle. The vi‐

olent forces created during a crash

will tear the child from your arms

and throw the child against the ve‐

hicle’s interior.

• Never put a seat belt over yourself

and a child. During a crash, the belt

could press deep into the child

causing serious internal injuries.

• Never leave children unattended in

a vehicle – not even for a short

time. The vehicle can heat up very

quickly, resulting in serious injuries

to children inside. Even very young

children may inadvertently cause

the vehicle to move, entangle

themselves in the windows, or lock

themselves or others inside the

vehicle.

• Never allow two children, or any

two persons, to use the same seat

belt.

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• Children often squirm and reposi‐

tion themselves improperly. Never

let a child ride with the shoulder

belt under their arm or behind

their back. Always properly posi‐

tion and secure children in the rear

seat.

• Never allow a child to standup or

kneel on the seat or floor of a

moving vehicle. During a collision

or sudden stop, the child can be vi‐

olently thrown against the vehi‐

cle’s interior, resulting in serious

injury.

• Never use an infant carrier or a

child safety seat that "hooks" over

a seatback, it may not provide ad‐

equate security in an accident.

• Seat belts can become very hot,

especially when the vehicle is

parked in direct sunlight. Always

check the seat belt buckles before

fastening them over a child.

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• After an accident, have the sys‐

tem checked by a professional

workshop. Kia recommends to visit

an authorized Kia dealer/service

partner.

• If there is not enough space to

place the child restraint system

because of the driver's seat, install

the child restraint system in the

rear right seat.

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Using a child restraint system

For small children and babies, the use

of a child seat or infant seat is required.

The child seat or infant seat should be

of appropriate size for the child and

should be installed in accordance with

the manufacturer's instructions.

For safety reasons, we recommend

that the child restraint system be used

in the rear seats.

WARNING

Never place a rear-facing child re‐

straint in the front passenger seat,

because of the danger an inflating

passenger-side air bag could impact

the rear-facing child restraint and

kill the child.

WARNING

n Child seat installation

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• A child can be seriously injured or

killed in a collision if the child re‐

straint is not properly anchored to

the vehicle and the child is not

properly restrained in the child re‐

straint. Before installing the child

restraint system, read the instruc‐

tions supplied by the child re‐

straint system manufacturer.

• If the seat belt does not operate

as described in this section, have

the system checked by a profes‐

sional workshop. Kia recommends

to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

• Failure to observe this manual's in‐

structions regarding child restraint

systems and the instructions pro‐

vided with the child restraint sys‐

tem could increase the chance

and/or severity of injury in an acci‐

dent.

• If the vehicle headrest prevents

proper installation of a child seat

(as described in the child seat sys‐

tem manual), the headrest of the

respective seating position shall be

readjusted or entirely removed.

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Installing a child restraint system

by lap/shoulder belt

To install a child restraint system on

the seat, do the following:

1. For stable and safe installation of

child restraint system, adjust the

vehicle seat (seatback angle and/or

seat forward and backward) so

that your child can fit in the child

restraint system in a comfortable

manner. To properly accommodate

child restraint systems in all adjust‐

ment positions, the front passen‐

ger seat may be moved rearwards

with the seat back not passing be‐

yond the seat belt shoulder anchor.

Place the child restraint system in

the seat and route the lap/shoulder

belt around or through the child re‐

straint system, following the child

restraint system manufacturer s

instructions. Be sure the seat belt

webbing is not twisted.

2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch

into the buckle. Listen for the dis‐

tinct click sound.

Position the release button so that

it is easy to access in case of an

emergency.

3. Buckle the seat belt and allow the

seat belt to take up any slack. After

installation of the child restraint

system, try to move it in all direc‐

tions to be sure the child restraint

system is securely installed.

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If you need to tighten the belt, pull the

webbing toward the retractor. When

you unbuckle the seat belt and allow it

to retract, the retractor will automati‐

cally revert back to its normal seated

passenger emergency locking usage

condition.

Installing a child restraint system

with a lap belt (on the center rear

seat) (if equipped) - Except Europe

To install a child restraint system on

the center rear seats, do the following:

1. Place the child restraint system on

the center rear seat.

2. Extend the latch plate tongue of

the lap belt.

3. Route the lap belt through the re‐

straint according to the restraint

manufacturer s instructions.

4. Buckle the seat belt and adjust the

lap belt for a snug hold on the child

restraint by pulling on the loose

end of the belt. After installation of

the child restraint system, try to

move it in all directions to be sure

the child restraint system is se‐

curely installed.

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Child seat restraint suitability for seat position using the seat belt

Use child safety seats that have been officially approved and are appropriate for your children. When using the child safety

seats, refer to the following table.

Mass Group

Seating Position

Front Passenger

Rear Outboard

Rear Center

0

: UP to10 kg

X

U

U

(0-9 months)

0 +

: UP to 13 kg

X

U

U

(0 - 2 years)

I

: 9 to 18 kg

X

U

U

(9 months - 4 years)

II & III : 15 to 36 kg

X

U

U

(4 - 12 years)

U:

suitable for "universal" category restraints approved for use in this mass group

X:

seat position not suitable for children in this mass group

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Securing a child restraint seat with

tether anchor system (if equipped)

This symbol indicates the po‐

sition of the tether anchor.

* : if equipped

Child restraint hook holders are located

on the package tray.

1. Route the child restraint system

top tether over the seatback.

For vehicles with adjustable head‐

rest, route the top tether under

the headrest and between the

headrest posts, otherwise route

the top tether over the top of the

seatback. In case of interference

between the child restraint system

and the headrest remove the par‐

ticular head restraint for better fit‐

ment of the child restraint system.

2. Connect and tighten the top tether

to the corresponding child restraint

system to secure the child restraint

system.

WARNING

A child can be seriously injured or kil‐

led in a collision if the child restraint

is not properly anchored to the car

and the child is not properly re‐

strained in the child restraint. Al‐

ways follow the child seat manufac‐

turer’s instructions for installation

and use.

WARNING

n Tether strap

Never mount more than one child re‐

straint to a single tether or to a sin‐

gle lower anchorage point. The in‐

creased load caused by multiple

seats may cause the tethers or an‐

chorage points to break, causing se‐

rious injury or death.

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WARNING

n Child restraint check

Check that the child restraint sys‐

tem is secure by pushing and pulling

it in different directions. Incorrectly

fitted child restraints may swing,

twist, tip or separate causing death

or serious injury.

WARNING

n Child restraint anchorage

• Child restraint anchorages are de‐

signed to withstand only those

loads imposed by correctly fitted

child restraints. Under no circum‐

stances are they to be used for

adult seat belts or harnesses or

for attaching other items or equip‐

ment to the vehicle.

• The tether strap may not work

properly if attached somewhere

other than the correct tether an‐

chor.

Securing a child restraint system

with ISOFIX system and Tether

Anchorage system (if equipped)

ISOFIX is a standardized method of fit‐

ting child seats that eliminates the

need to use the standard adult seat

belt to secure the seat in the vehicle.

This enables a much more secure and

positive location with the added benefit

of easier and quicker installation.

An ISOFIX-seat may only be installed if

it has vehicle-specific or universal ap‐

proval in accordance with the require‐

ments of ECE-R 44.
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ISOFIX: International Standards Or‐

ganisation FIX

There are ISOFIX symbols located on

the lower portion of each side of the

rear seatbacks. These symbols indicate

the position of the lower anchors for

child restraints so equipped.

Both rear outboard seats are equipped

with a pair of ISOFIX anchorages as well

as a corresponding top tether anchor‐

age on the back side of the back rest.

The ISOFIX anchorages are located be‐

tween seat cushion and back rest,

marked with the ISOFIX icon.

For installation, CRS ISOFIX connecters

have to engage with the vehicles ISOFIX

anchorages (listen for a CLICK, check

potential visual indicators on the CRS

and crosscheck by pulling).

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CRS with universal approval to ECER 44

need to be fixed additionally with a top

tether strap connected to the corre‐

sponding top tether anchorage point in

the back rest.

The installing and the use of a childseat

has to be done according to the instal‐

ling-manual, which is added to the ISO‐

FIX-seat.

WARNING

Install the child restraint seat fully

rearward against the seatback with

the seatback reclined two positions

from the most upright latched posi‐

tion.

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 se‐

curely in their seat belt buckles

and the seat belt webbing must be

retracted behind the child restraint

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 strangu‐

lation and a serious injury or death

to the child in the child restraint.

• Do not place anything around the

lower anchors. Also make sure

that the seat belt is not caught in

the ISOFIX anchors.

To secure the child restraint seat

1. To engage the child restraint seat

to the ISOFIX anchor, insert the

child restraint seat latch into the

ISOFIX anchor. Listen for the audi‐

ble click sound.

CAUTION

Do not allow the rear seat belt web‐

bing to get scratched or pinched by

the ISOFIX-seat latch and ISOFIX an‐

chor during installation.

2. Connect the tether strap hook to

the child restraint hook holder and

tighten to secure the seat. (Refer

to Securing a child restraint sys‐

tem with ISOFIX system and

Tether Anchorage system (if

equipped) on page 3-38.)

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WARNING

• Do not install a child restraint seat

at the center of the rear seat us‐

ing the vehicle's ISOFIX anchors.

The ISOFIX anchors are only provi‐

ded for the left and right outboard

rear seating positions. Do not mis‐

use the ISOFIX anchors by at‐

tempting to attach a child re‐

straint seat in the middle of the

rear seat to the ISOFIX anchors.

In a crash, the child restraint seat

ISOFIX attachments may not be

strong enough to secure the child

restraint seat properly in the cen‐

ter of the rear seat and may

break, causing serious injury or

death.

• Do not mount more than one child

restraint to a child restraint lower

anchorage point. The improper in‐

creased load may cause the an‐

chorage points or tether anchor to

break, causing serious injury or

death.

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• Attach the ISOFIX or ISOFIX-com‐

patible child restraint seat only to

the appropriate locations shown in

the illustration.

• Always follow the installation and

use instructions provided by the

manufacturer of the child re‐

straint.

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Child seat restraint suitability for vehicle ISOFIX positions - For Europe (for 4 Door)

Mass Group

Size Class

Fixture

vehicle ISOFIX positions

Front Passen‐

ger

Rear outboard

(Driver side)

Rear outboard

(Passenger

side)

Rear Center

Carrycot

F

ISO/L1

X

X

X

X

G

ISO/L2

X

X

X

X

0 : UP to 10kg

E

ISO/R1

X

IL

IL

X

0+ : UP to 13kg

E

ISO/R1

X

IL

IL

X

D

ISO/R2

X

IL

IL

X

C

ISO/R3

X

X

IL

X

I : 9 to 18kg

D

ISO/R2

X

IL

IL

X

C

ISO/R3

X

X

IL

X

B

ISO/F2

X

IUF

IUF

X

B1

ISO/F2X

X

IUF

IUF

X

A

ISO/F3

X

IUF

IUF

X

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 this vehicle type according to ECE R44.

These ISOFIX CRS are those of the "specific vehicle", "restricted" or "semi-universal" categories.

X = ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint system in this mass group and/or this size class.

* ISO/R3 is able to be set up at the foremost position of the front passenger seat.

* ISOFIX child restraint system size classes and fixtures

A - ISO/F3: Full-Height Forward-Facing toddler CRS (height 720 mm)
B - ISO/F2: Reduced-Height Forward-Facing toddler CRS (height 650 mm)

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