Subaru Forester: Child Restraint System (CRS) / Children always in the rear

Children younger than 13 years of age should always ride in the rear seats and be properly restrained. Keeping children in the rear seating area significantly reduces the risk of injury during a collision, emergency braking, or sudden evasive maneuver.

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Accident statistics consistently show that children are generally safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front passenger seat. Even in vehicles equipped with advanced air bag systems, children can suffer serious injuries if they are not seated and restrained correctly. When children have outgrown a Child Restraint System, they should use the vehicle's seat belts as recommended.

Every U.S. state has laws regulating the transportation of children. The age, height, and weight requirements for transitioning from a Child Restraint System to a standard seat belt vary by jurisdiction. Always familiarize yourself with the regulations in your home state as well as any state where you will be traveling.

The Child Restraint System must be correctly positioned and securely installed in one of the rear seating locations. Always use a commercially available CRS that complies with the applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

Most Child Restraint Systems are designed to be secured using either the vehicle's lap/shoulder seat belt or the LATCH anchorage system provided in the rear seats of the Kia Telluride. Always choose the installation method recommended by the child restraint manufacturer.

Child Restraint System (CRS)

Infants and younger children should always ride in a properly sized rear-facing or forward-facing Child Restraint System that has been securely installed in the rear seat. Carefully read and follow all installation, adjustment, and usage instructions supplied by the CRS manufacturer before transporting a child.

Child Restraint System (CRS) Installation

An incorrectly installed Child Restraint System may not adequately protect a child during an accident. Always observe the following precautions whenever installing or using a CRS in your Kia Telluride:

• Always follow the installation and operating instructions provided by the Child Restraint System manufacturer.

• Always secure your child correctly in the CRS before driving, and verify that all harnesses and buckles are properly fastened.

• If the vehicle head restraint interferes with correct CRS installation, adjust or remove the head restraint only as described in the CRS manufacturer's instructions and reinstall it when the child restraint is no longer in use.

• Do not use an infant carrier or child safety seat that hooks over the seatback, as this design may not provide adequate protection during a collision.

• When installing a CRS in the center seating position, ensure that it does not press against or interfere with the adjacent seat belt buckles. Contact with the buckles may damage them or affect their operation. Periodically verify that the CRS has not shifted and continues to be installed securely without contacting any seat belt hardware.

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