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Front seat

(1) Forward and backward

(2) Seatback angle

(3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s seat)

(4) Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)*

(5) Seat heater*/Seat heater (with air

ventilation, Driver’s seat)*

(6) Headrest

2nd row seat

(7) Seatback angle and folding

(8) Double folding*

(9) Headrest

(10) Armrest

3rd row seat*

(11) Seatback folding

(12) Headrest

* if equipped

SEATS

OXMA032001

Manual seat Manual seat

Power seat Power seat

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WARNING - Driver’s seat

• Never attempt to adjust the seat

while the vehicle is moving. This

could result in loss of control,

and an accident causing death,

serious injury, or property dam-

age.

• Do not allow anything to interfere

with the normal position of the

seatback. Storing items against a

seatback or in any other way

interfering with proper locking of

a seatback could result in serious

or fatal injury in a sudden stop or

collision.

• Always drive and ride with your

seatback upright and the lap por-

tion of the seat belt snug and low

across the hips. This is the best

position to protect you in case of

an accident.

• In order to avoid unnecessary

and perhaps severe air bag

injuries, always sit as far back as

possible from the steering wheel

while maintaining comfortable

control of the vehicle. We recom-

mend that your chest be at least

25 cm (10 inches) away from the

steering wheel.

WARNING - Uprighting

seat

When you return the seatback to its

upright position, hold the seatback

and return it slowly and be sure

there are no other passengers

around the seat. If the seatback is

returned without being held and

controlled, the back of the seat

could spring forward resulting in

accidental injury to a person struck

by the seatback.

WARNING - Loose objects

Loose objects in the driver’s foot

area could interfere with the opera-

tion of the foot pedals, possibly

causing an accident. Do not place

anything under the front seats.

WARNING - Driver respon-

sibility for passengers

Riding in a vehicle with the seat-

back reclined could lead to serious

or fatal injury in an accident. If a

seat is reclined during an accident,

the occupant’s hips may slide

under the lap portion of the seat

belt applying great force to the

unprotected abdomen. Serious or

fatal internal injuries could result.

The driver must advise the passen-

ger to keep the seatback in an

upright position whenever the vehi-

cle is in motion.

WARNING

Do not use a sitting cushion that

reduces friction between the seat

and passenger. The passenger’s

hips may slide under the lap por-

tion of the seat belt during an acci-

dent or a sudden stop. Serious or

fatal internal injuries could result

because the seat belt cannot oper-

ate normally.

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Front seat adjustment - manual

C010101AHM

Forward and backward

To move the seat forward or backward:

1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up

and hold it.

2. Slide the seat to the position you

desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the

seat is locked in place.

Adjust the seat before driving, and make

sure the seat is locked securely by trying

to move forward and backward without

using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not

locked properly.

WARNING

After adjusting the seat, always

check that it is securely locked into

place by attempting to move the

seat forward or backward without

using the lock release lever.

Sudden or unexpected movement

of the driver's seat could cause you

to lose control of the vehicle result-

ing in an accident.

OXM039002

WARNING - Rear seatbacks

• The rear seatback must be

securely latched. If not, passen-

gers and objects could be thrown

forward resulting in serious

injury or death in the event of a

sudden stop or collision.

• Luggage and other cargo should

be laid flat in the cargo area. If

objects are large, heavy, or must

be piled, they must be secured.

Under no circumstances should

cargo be piled higher than the

seatbacks. Failure to follow these

warnings could result in serious

injury or death in the event of a

sudden stop, collision or rollover.

• No passenger should ride in the

cargo area or sit or lie on folded

seatbacks while the vehicle is

moving. All passengers must be

properly seated in seats and

restrained properly while riding.

• When resetting the seatback to

the upright position, make sure it

is securely latched by pushing it

forward and backwards.

• To avoid the possibility of burns,

do not remove the carpet in the

cargo area. Emission control

devices beneath this floor gener-

ate high temperatures.

WARNING

• Do not adjust the seat while wear-

ing seat belts. Moving the seat

cushion forward may cause

strong pressure on the abdomen.

• Use extreme caution so that

hands or other objects are not

caught in the seat mechanisms

while the seat is moving.

• Do not put a cigarette lighter on

the floor or seat. When you oper-

ate the seat, gas may gush out of

the lighter and cause fire.

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C010102AHM

Seatback angle

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the

seatback recline lever.

2. Carefully lean back on the seat and

adjust the seatback of the seat to the

position you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the

seatback is locked in place. (The lever

MUST return to its original position for

the seatback to lock.)

C010103APB

Seat height (for driver’s seat)

To change the height of the seat, push

the lever upwards or downwards.

• To lower the seat cushion, push the

lever down several times.

• To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever

up several times.

Front seat adjustment - power

(if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by using

the control switches located on the out-

side of the seat cushion. Before driving,

adjust the seat to the proper position so

you can easily control the steering wheel,

pedals and switches on the instrument

panel.

OXM039004OXM039003

WARNING

The power seat is operable with the

ignition OFF.

Therefore, children should never be

left unattended in the vehicle.

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Forward and backward

Push the control switch forward or back-

ward to move the seat to the desired

position. Release the switch once the

seat reaches the desired position.

Seatback angle

Push the control switch forward or back-

ward to move the seatback to the desired

angle. Release the switch once the seat

reaches the desired position.

CAUTION

• The power seat is driven by an

electric motor. Stop operating

once the adjustment is complet-

ed. Excessive operation may

damage the electrical equipment.

• When in operation, the power

seat consumes a large amount of

electrical power. To prevent

unnecessary charging system

drain, don’t adjust the power seat

longer than necessary while the

engine is not running.

• Do not operate two or more power

seat control switches at the same

time. Doing so may result in

power seat motor or electrical

component malfunction.

OXM039006 OXM039007

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Seat height (for driver’s seat)

Pull the front portion of the control switch

up to raise or press down to lower the

front part of the seat cushion. Pull the

rear portion of the control switch up to

raise or press down to lower the rear part

of the seat cushion. Release the switch

once the seat reaches the desired posi-

tion.

Lumbar support (for driver’s seat)

The lumbar support can be adjusted by

pressing the button.

C010104AHM

Headrest

The driver's and front passenger's seats

are equipped with a headrest for the

occupant's safety and comfort.

The headrest not only provides comfort

for the driver and front passenger, but

also helps protect the head and neck in

the event of a rear collision.

OHM038048N

OXM039008 OXM039009

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Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the

desired position (1). To lower the head-

rest, push and hold the release button (2)

on the headrest support and lower the

headrest to the desired position (3).

Adjusting the angle (if equipped)

The headrest angle may be adjusted by

pulling or pushing the lower part of the

headrest.

Adjust the headrest so that it properly

supports the head and neck.

WARNING

• For maximum effectiveness in

case of an accident, the headrest

should be adjusted so the middle

of the headrest is at the same

height of the center of gravity of

an occupant's head. Generally,

the center of gravity of most peo-

ple's head is similar with the

height of the top of their eyes.

Also, adjust the headrest as close

to your head as possible. For this

reason, the use of a cushion that

holds the body away from the

seatback is not recommended.

• Do not operate the vehicle with

the headrests removed. Severe

injury to the occupants may

occur in the event of an accident.

Headrests may provide protec-

tion against neck injuries when

properly adjusted.

• Do not adjust the headrest posi-

tion of the driver’s seat while the

vehicle is in motion.

OXM039011

OXM039010

CAUTION

Excessive pulling or pushing may

damage the headrest.

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Removal (except active headrest)

To remove the headrest, raise it as far as

it can go then press the release button

(1) while pulling the headrest up (2).

To reinstall the headrest, put the head-

rest poles (3) into the holes while press-

ing the release button (1). Then adjust it

to the appropriate height.

Active headrest (if equipped)

The active headrest is designed to move

forward and upward during a rear impact.

This helps prevent the driver's and front

passenger’s heads from moving backward

and thus helps minimize neck injuries.

For your safety, the active headrest can’t

be removed. If there is any problem with

the active headrest, take your vehicle to

an authorized KIA dealer and have the

system checked.

Seat heater (if equipped)

The seat heater is provided to warm the

front seats during cold weather. With the

ignition switch in the ON position, push

either of the switches to warm the driver's

seat or the front passenger's seat.

OXM039012

WARNING

Make sure the headrest locks in

position after adjusting it to proper-

ly protect the occupants.

HNF2041-1

WARNING

A gap between the seat and the

headrest release button may

appear when seating on the seat or

when you push or pull the seat. Be

careful not to get your finger, etc.

caught in the gap.

OXMA032213

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During mild weather or under conditions

where the operation of the seat heater is

not needed, keep the switches in the

"OFF" position.

• Each time you press the button, the

temperature setting of the seat will

change as follows :

• The seat heater defaults to the OFF

position whenever the ignition switch is

turned on.

✽✽

NOTICE

With the seat heater switch in the ON

position, the heating system in the seat

turns off or on automatically depending

on the seat temperature.

Seat heater with air ventilation

(if equipped)

OFF→HIGH( )→MIDDLE( )→LOW( )

→

OXMA032214/OXMA032213

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The temperature setting of the seat

changes according to the switch position.

• If you want to warm your seat cushion,

press the right side of the switch (red

color).

• If you want to cool your seat cushion,

press the left side of the switch (blue

color).

• Each time you press the button, the air-

flow will change as follows:

• The seat heater (with air ventilation)

defaults to the OFF position whenever

the ignition switch is turned on.

OFF→HIGH( )→MIDDLE( )→LOW( )

→

WARNING - Seat heater

burns

Passengers should use extreme

caution when using seat heaters

due to the possibility of excess

heating or burns. In particular, the

driver must exercise extreme care

for the following types of passen-

gers:

1. Infants, children, elderly or dis-

abled persons, or hospital outpa-

tients

2. Persons with sensitive skin or

those that burn easily

3. Fatigued individuals

4. Intoxicated individuals

5. Individuals taking medication

that can cause drowsiness,

sleepiness or impairment (sleep-

ing pills, cold tablets, etc.)

CAUTION

• When cleaning the seats, do not

use an organic solvent such as

paint thinner, benzene, alcohol

and gasoline. Doing so may dam-

age the surface of the heater or

seats.

• To prevent overheating the seat

heater, do not place blankets,

cushions or seat covers on the

seats while the seat warmer is in

operation.

• Do not place heavy or sharp

objects on seats equipped with

seat heaters. Damage to the seat

warming components could occur.

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C010108AAM

Seatback pocket (if equipped)

Rear seat adjustment

C010307AHM-C1

Seatback angle (2nd row seat)

To recline the seatback:

1. Pull up the seatback recline lever.

2. Hold the lever and adjust the seatback

of the seat to the position you desire.

3. Release the lever and make sure the

seatback is locked in place. (The lever

MUST return to its original position for

the seatback to lock.)

OXM039015

OXM039016N

WARNING

For proper operation of the

Occupant Detection System (ODS):

• Do not place any items cumula-

tively weighing over 1 kg (2.2 lbs)

in the seatback pocket or on the

seat.

• Do not hang onto the front pas-

senger seat.

WARNING - Seatback

pockets

Do not put heavy or sharp objects

in the seatback pockets. In an acci-

dent they could come loose from

the pocket and injure vehicle occu-

pants.

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Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks can be folded to facil-

itate carrying long items or to increase

the luggage capacity of the vehicle.

2nd row seat

1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in the

pocket (if equipped) between the rear

seatback and cushion, and insert the

rear seat belt webbing into the guide to

prevent the seat belt from being dam-

aged.

2. Set the front seatback to the upright

position and if necessary, slide the

front seat forward.

3.Lower the rear headrests to the lowest

position.

4.Pull on the seatback folding lever, then

fold the seat toward the front of the

vehicle.

5.When you return the seatback to its

upright position, always be sure it has

locked into position by pushing on the

top of the seatback.

WARNING

The purpose of the fold-down rear

seatbacks is to allow you to carry

longer objects that could not be

accommodated in the cargo area.

Never allow passengers sit on top

of the folded down seatback while

the vehicle is moving. This is not a

proper seating position and no seat

belts are available for use.

Ignoring this warning could result

in serious injury or death in case of

an accident or sudden stop.

Objects carried on the folded down

seatback should not extend higher

than the top of the front seatbacks.

Doing this could allow cargo to

slide forward and cause injury or

damage during sudden stops.

OXM039021N

OXM039024N

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6. Also, unfold the headrest manually.

7. Return the rear seat belt to the proper

position.

Double folding

(2nd row right seat, if equipped)

Pull the double folding strap on the right

rear seatback, then pull up the rear of the

portion seat cushion toward the front of

the vehicle. When you return the seat

cushion to its original position, always be

sure it has locked into position by pulling

the rear portion of the seat cushion.

WARNING

When you return the rear seatback

to its upright position after being

folded down:

Be careful not to damage the seat

belt webbing or buckle. Do not

allow the seat belt webbing or

buckle to get caught or pinched in

the rear seat. Ensure that the seat-

back is completely locked into its

upright position by pushing on the

top of the seatback. Otherwise, in

an accident or sudden stop, the

seat could fold down and allow

cargo to enter the passenger com-

partment, which could result in

serious injury or death.

OCM030065N OXM039023N

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3rd row seat (if equipped)

1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in the

pocket between the rear seatback and

cushion, and insert the rear seat belt

webbing into the guide to prevent the

seat belt from being damaged.

2. Set the 2nd row seatback to the

upright position.

3.Pull on the seatback folding strap, then

fold the seat toward the front of the

vehicle.

4. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the

seatback backward by pulling on the

folding strap. Pull the seatback firmly

until it clicks into place. Make sure the

seatback is locked in place.

5. Unfold the headrest manually.

6. Return the rear seat belt to the proper

position.

WARNING - Uprighting

seat

When you return the seatback to its

upright position, hold the seatback

and return it slowly and be sure

there are no other occupants

around the seat. If the seatback is

returned without being held and

controlled, the back of the seat

could move forward or backward

resulting in accidental injury to a

person struck by the seatback.

OXM039025N

OXM039022N

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WARNING

When you return the rear seatback

to its upright position after being

folded down:

Be careful not to damage the seat

belt webbing or buckle. Do not

allow the seat belt webbing or

buckle to get caught or pinched in

the rear seat. Ensure that the seat-

back is completely locked into its

upright position by pushing on the

top of the seatback. Otherwise, in

an accident or sudden stop, the

seat could fold down and allow

cargo to enter the passenger com-

partment, which could result in

serious injury or death.

OUN026140

WARNING - 3rd row seat

3rd row occupants should always

remain in the center of the seat

cushion so the occupants head is

protected by the headrest.

If not, the tailgate may hit the occu-

pant's head, which could cause

injury.

CAUTION - Rear seat belts

When returning the rear (2nd and/or

3rd row) seatbacks to the upright

position, remember to return the

rear shoulder belts to their proper

position. Routing the seat belt web-

bing through the rear seat belt

guides will help keep the belts from

being trapped behind or under the

seats.

CAUTION - Damaging rear

seat belt buckles

When you fold the rear (2nd and/or

3rd row) seatback, insert the buckle

in the pocket between the rear seat-

back and cushion. Doing so can

prevent the buckle from being dam-

aged by the rear seatback.

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C010303AHM

Headrest

The rear seat(s) is equipped with head-

rests in all the seating positions for the

occupant's safety and comfort.

The headrest not only provides comfort

for passengers, but also helps protect the

head and neck in the event of a collision.

WARNING - Cargo

Cargo should always be secured to

prevent it from being thrown about

the vehicle in a collision and caus-

ing injury to the vehicle occupants.

Do not place objects on the rear

(2nd and/or 3rd row) seats, since

they cannot be properly secured

and may hit the front seat occu-

pants in a collision.

WARNING - Cargo loading

Make sure the engine is off, the

automatic transaxle is in P (Park) or

the manual transaxle is in reverse

or 1st, 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 inadver-

tently moved to another position.

WARNING

• For maximum effectiveness in

case of an accident, the 2nd row

headrest should be adjusted so

the middle of the headrest is at

the same height of the center of

gravity of an occupant's head.

Generally, the center of gravity of

most people's head is level to the

height of the top of their eyes.

• Also adjust the headrest as close

to your head as possible. For this

reason, the use of a cushion that

holds the body away from the

seatback is not recommended.

• Do not operate the vehicle with

the headrests removed. Severe

injury to an occupant may occur

in the event of an accident.

Headrests may provide protec-

tion against severe neck injuries

when properly adjusted.

• After adjusting or reinstalling the

headrest, always make sure the

headrest locks in the upright

position to properly protect the

occupants.

OHM038049N

* if equipped

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2nd row headrest

Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the headrest, push and hold the

release button (1) while pulling it up to

the desired position (2). To lower the

headrest, push and hold the release but-

ton (1) on the headrest support and

lower the headrest to the desired position

(3).

Removal

Outer

To remove the headrest :

1. Raise it as far as it can go.

2. Insert the small thin bar into the

release hole (A).

3. While pressing the release hole (A),

press the button (B), then pull the

headrest up.

To reinstall the headrest, insert the head-

rest holes (3) into the poles and press

the headrest down. Then adjust it to the

appropriate height and make sure the

headrest is locked in place.

Center

To remove the headrest, raise it as far as

it can go then press the release button

while pulling the headrest up (2).

To reinstall the headrest, put the head-

rest poles (3) into the holes while press-

ing the release button (1). Then adjust it

to the appropriate height.

Outside

Center

OXM039018

OXM039018N

Outer

OXM039020N

Center

OXM039018

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3rd row headrest (if equipped)

The headrest will fold down automatically

when the seatback folding.

Always be sure the headrest has locked

into position after you return the seatback.

Removal

To remove the headrest, press the both

release buttons (A) inside the headrest

while pulling the headrest up.

To reinstall the headrest, put the headrest

holes into the poles and press the head-

rest down. Then, make sure the headrest

is locked in place.

Armrest (2nd row seat)

To use the armrest, pull it forward from

the seatback.

OXM039061N

OXM039062N

OXM039019N

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