Kia Sorento: Lower Anchors and Tether for Children (LATCH) system

The LATCH system holds a Child Restraint System securely in the vehicle without requiring the use of standard adult seat belts. This standardized anchoring system simplifies installation and substantially reduces the possibility of incorrect mounting. The LATCH system utilizes specialized rigid anchors embedded in the vehicle structure paired with attachment connectors on the child seat.

Lower anchors consist of durable steel bars built directly into the seat frame. Two lower anchor points are provided for each designated LATCH seating location to accommodate child seats with LATCH connectors.

To utilize the LATCH anchoring system in your Kia Sorento, your Child Restraint System must be equipped with compatible lower LATCH hook or flexible strap attachments.

Refer to the manual provided by your child seat manufacturer for specific step-by-step instructions on connecting and tightening the seat attachments onto the vehicle LATCH lower anchors.

Dedicated LATCH lower anchor bars are located in the left and right outboard rear seating positions of your Kia Sorento, as illustrated in the reference diagram. Please note that no LATCH lower anchors are provided for the center rear seating position.

WARNING

LATCH lower anchors

Never attempt to attach a LATCH-equipped child seat to the center rear seating position using the outboard anchors. LATCH lower anchors are engineered strictly for use in the designated left and right outboard rear seating positions. Attaching a seat to the center using outboard anchors can deform the anchor bars or cause them to break during a severe collision.

Indicator symbols marking lower anchor locations are stamped directly on the rear seatback upholstery to help you identify the precise physical position of the anchor bars in your vehicle (indicated by arrows in the diagram).

Lower anchor position indicator symbol Steel lower anchor bar

The lower LATCH anchors are positioned directly in the crease between the rear seatback and the bottom seat cushion in both the left and right outboard seating positions of your Kia Sorento.