To properly install an ISOFIX-compatible Child Restraint System in either of the rear outboard seating positions of your Kia EV2, follow these precise steps:
Clear the area by moving the standard seat belt buckle completely away from the ISOFIX low anchorages.
Clear away any loose items, toys, or foreign objects from the vicinity of the ISOFIX low anchorages that could potentially obstruct a clean, secure mechanical connection between the Child Restraint System and the vehicle anchors.
Place the Child Restraint System squarely onto the vehicle seat cushion, then firmly engage the safety seat attachments into the vehicle's ISOFIX low anchorages in strict accordance with the instructions provided by the Child Restraint System manufacturer.
Verify every detail against the instructions of the Child Restraint System's manufacturer to ensure proper alignment, full engagement, and correct locking of the ISOFIX attachments to the vehicle's metal low anchorages.
WARNING
Always observe the following essential safety precautions when utilizing the ISOFIX system within your Kia EV2:
Read, understand, and strictly adhere to all installation manuals and safety warnings supplied with your Child Restraint System.
To prevent children from reaching and grabbing unretracted seat belts, always buckle all unused rear seat belts and carefully feed any excess seat belt webbing back into the retractor behind the child. Children face severe strangulation risks if a loose shoulder belt wraps around their neck and automatically tightens.
NEVER attach more than one individual Child Restraint System to a single vehicle anchorage point, as overloading can cause the metal anchorage or attachment hardware to fracture or break unexpectedly under stress.
Always have the integrated ISOFIX and i-Size anchorage system inspected by a certified professional workshop or authorized dealer after your vehicle has been involved in any accident. A collision can impose hidden structural loads that damage the ISOFIX system, preventing it from safely securing a Child Restraint System in future incidents.
ISOFIX low anchorage and ISOFIX top tether anchorage (ISOFIX anchorage system) for children
Securing a Child Restraint System seat with "ISOFIX top tether anchorage" system
Rear-Facing Infant Restraint
A rear-facing child restraint provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant.