Kia 2014 Optima Owner's Manual
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be carried out.
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result, you may encounter material in this manual that is not applicable to your specific Kia vehicle.
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Foreword
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that provides important information on all warranties regarding
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Introduction
How to use this manual / Fuel requirements / Vehicle break-in process /
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders
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table of contents
Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview / Interior overview / Instrument panel overview / Engine compartment
Safety features of your vehicle
Seats / Seat belts / Child restraint system / Air bag
Features of your vehicle
Keys / Door locks / Trunk / Windows / Hood / Fuel filler lid / Sunroof / Steering wheel / Mirrors / Instrument
cluster / Lighting / Wipers & Washers / Climate control system / Audio system / Etc.
Driving your vehicle
Before driving / Engine start/stop button / Transaxle / Brake system / Cruise control system
Active ECO system / BSD (Blind Spot Detection) system / Winter driving / Vehicle load limit / Etc.
What to do in an emergency
Road warning / Emergency while driving / Emergency starting / Engine overheat / TPMS / Flat tire / Towing / Etc.
Maintenance
Engine compartment / Maintenance service / Engine oil / Engine coolant / Brake fluid / Washer fluid /
Parking brake / Air cleaner / Wiper blades / Battery / Tire and wheels / Fuses / Light bulbs / Etc.
Specifications, Consumer information and Reporting safety defects
Index
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Introduction
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol. . . . . . . . . 1-3
• Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
• Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
• Operation in foreign countries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . . 1-5
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Introduction
HOW T O USE THIS MANUAL
We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your
vehicle. Your Owner’s Manual can
assist you in many ways.We strongly recommend that you read the
entire manual. In order to minimize
the chance of death or injury, you
must read the WARNING and CAUTION sections in the manual.
Illustrations complement the words
in this manual to best explain how to
enjoy your vehicle. By reading your
manual, you will learn about features, important safety information,
and driving tips under various road
conditions.
The general layout of the manual is
provided in the Table of Contents.
Use the index when looking for a
specific area or subject; it has an
alphabetical listing of all located in
the back of this manual.
Sections:This manual has eight sections plus an index. Each section
begins with a brief list of contents so
you can tell at a glance if that section
has the information you want.
You will find various types of safety
instructions in this manual. These
instructions were prepared to
enhance your personal safety.
Carefully read and follow ALL procedures and recommendations provided in these instructions.
WARNING
A WARNING indicates a situation
in which harm, serious bodily
injury or death could result if the
warning is ignored.
CAUTION
A CAUTION indicates a situation
in which damage to your vehicle
could result if the caution is
ignored.
✽✽
NOTICE
A NOTICE indicates interesting or
helpful information is being provided.
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FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to
use only unleaded fuel having a
pump octane number ((R+M)/2) of
87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to
obtain maximum performance with
UNLEADED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than
what has been specified.(Consult an
authorized Kia dealer for details.)
WARNING - Refueling
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle
automatically shuts off.
Attempts to force more fuel
into the tank can cause fuel
overflow onto you and the
ground causing a risk of fire.
• Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to prevent
fuel spillage in the event of an
accident.
Gasoline containing alcohol and
methanol
Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and
ethanol (also known as grain alcohol), and gasoline or gasohol containing methanol (also known as
wood alcohol) are being marketed
along with or instead of leaded or
unleaded gasoline.
Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol
may be used in your vehicle.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol, and do not use
gasoline or gasohol containing any
methanol. Ethanol provides less
energy than gasoline and it attracts
water, and it is thus likely to reduce
your fuel efficiency and could lower
your MPG results.
Methanol may cause drivability problems and damage to the fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability problems may not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty if they result
from the use of:
Introduction
1. Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol.
2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel comprised of 85 percent ethanol and 15
percent gasoline, and is manufactured exclusively for use in Flexible
Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compatible with your vehicle. Use of “E85”
may result in poor engine performance and damage to your vehicle's
engine and fuel system. Kia recommends that customers do not use
fuel with an ethanol content exceeding 10 percent.
✽✽
NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty does not cover damage to
the fuel system or any performance
problems caused by the use of “E85”
fuel.
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Introduction
✽✽
NOTICE
Your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty may not cover damage to
the fuel system and any performance problems that are caused by
the use of fuels containing methanol.
Gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains harmful
manganese-based fuel additives
such as MMT (Methylcyclopentadi-
enyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Kia does not recommend the use of
gasoline containing MMT.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle
performance and affect your emission control system.
The malfunction indicator lamp on
the cluster may come on.
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood
alcohol) should not be used in your
vehicle.This type of fuel can reduce
vehicle performance and damage
components of the fuel system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use good
quality gasolines treated with detergent
additives such as TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline, which helps prevent deposit
formation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner
and enhance performance of the
Emission Control System. For more
information on TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline, please go to the website
(www.toptiergas .com).
For Customers who do not use TOP
TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly , and
have problems starting or the engine
does not run smoothly, additives that
you can buy separately may be added
to the gasoline. If TOP TIER Detergent
Gasoline is not available, one bottle of
additive added to the fuel tank at 7,500
miles or every engine oil change is recommended. Additives are available
from your authorized Kia dealer along
with information on how to use them.
Do not mix other additives.
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
VEHICLE BREAK-IN
PROCESS
• Observe all regulations regarding
registration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is
available .
No special break-in period is needed.By following a f e w simple precautions for the first 600 miles (1,000
km) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine.
• While driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) between 2,000 rpm and
4,000 rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emer-
gencies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
• Don't let the engine idle longer
than 3 minutes at one time.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first
1,200 miles (2,000 km) of operation.
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VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS
This vehicle is equipped with an
event data recorder (EDR). The
main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an
air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle's
systems performed. The EDR is
designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to
record such data as:
• How various systems in your
vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/ fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was travel-
ing.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data
are recorded by your vehicle only
if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by
the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data
(e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as
law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investigation.
Introduction
To read data recorded by an EDR,
special equipment is required, and
access to the vehicle or the EDR is
needed. In addition to the vehicle
manufacturer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have the
special equipment, can read the
information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.
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Your vehicle at a glance
Exterior overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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Your vehicle at a glance
EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
■ Front view
1. Hood.....................................................4-29
2. Head lamp...................................4-98, 7-79
3. Fog lamp ...................................4-102, 7-84
4.Wheel and tire ....................................7-147
5. Outside rearview mirror........................4-51
6. Front windshield wiper blades...4-103, 7-41
7.Windows ...............................................4-24
❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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■ Rear view
Your vehicle at a glance
8. Door locks.............................................4-17
9. Fuel filler lid ..........................................4-31
10. Rear combination lamp.......................7-85
11. High mounted stop lamp ....................7-88
12.Trunk...................................................4-21
13. Antenna ............................................4-145
14. Back-up warning system ....................4-92
15. Rear camera display...........................4-95
❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance
INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Driver position memory system........4-38
2. Door lock/unlock button....................4-17
3. Outside rearview mirror control
switch................................................4-51
4. Power window lock button ................4-28
5. Power window switches....................4-24
6. Central door lock switch....................4-18
7. Instrument panel illumination
control knob ......................................4-55
8. ESC OFF button...............................5-38
9. Steering wheel heater On/Off button..4-42
10. BSD On/Off button..........................5-53
11. Steering wheel tilt lever...................4-41
12. Fuse box.........................................7-61
13. Hood release lever..........................4-29
14. Parking brake pedal........................5-25
15. Brake pedal.....................................5-23
16. Accelerator pedal...................5-11, 5-12
17. Fuel filler lid release lever...............4-31
18.Trunk lid release lever.....................4-21
❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
Your vehicle at a glance
1. Instrument cluster.............................4-54
2. Light control / Turn signals.....4-98, 4-101
3.Wiper/Washer .................................4-103
4. Horn..................................................4-41
5. Steering wheel audio control..........4-146
6. Auto cruise control............................5-45
7. Driver’s air bag..................................3-45
8. Steering wheel..................................4-40
9. Ignition switch or
ENGINE START/STOP button.....5-6, 5-8
10. Digital clock...................................4-142
11. Hazard ..............................................6-2
12. Audio.............................................4-145
13. Climate control system......4-111, 4-120
14. Shift lever...............................5-14, 5-17
15. Aux, USB and iPod
16. Power outlet ..................................4-141
17. Seat warmer .....................................3-9
18. Passenger’s air bag........................3-45
19. Glove box......................................4-137
20. Electric parking brake.....................5-27
21. Auto HOLD control button...............5-33
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port..............4-147
❈ The actual shape may differ from the illustration.
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Your vehicle at a glance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
■■
2.4L Engine
■■
2.0L Engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir...................7-31
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-29
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir ...............7-34
4. Air cleaner.........................................7-37
5. Fuse box...........................................7-61
6. Positive battery terminal ...................7-44
7. Negative battery terminal..................7-44
8.Windshield washer fluid reser voir.....7-35
9. Radiator cap .....................................7-32
10. Engine oil dipstick...........................7-29
* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
• Front seat adjustment - manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
• Front seat adjustment - power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
• Seat warmer (front). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
• Air ventilation seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
• Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
• Seat warmer (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
• Folding the rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
• Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
• Pre-tensioner seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
• Seat belt precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
• Care of seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
• Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
• Tether anchorage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
• Lower anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
• How does the air bag system operate . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
• Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
• Occupant detection system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
• Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
• Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
• Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
• Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag . . 3-50
• SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55
• Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
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Safety features of your vehicle
SEAT
Driver’s seat
(1) Seat adjustment, forward / back-
ward
Seatback recliner
(2)
Seat adjustment, height
(3)
(4) Lumbar support
Driver position memory system
(5)
(6) Seat warmer switch
(7) Headrest
Front passenger’s seat
(8) Seat adjustment, forward / back-
ward
Seatback recliner
(9)
(10) Seat warmer switch
(11) Headrest
Rear seat
(12) Seat warmer
(13) Armrest
(14) Headrest
(15) Seat-back folding lever
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Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING - Loose
objects
Do not place anything in the driver's foot well or under the front
seats. Loose objects in the driver's foot area could interfere
with the operation of the foot
pedals.
WARNING - Uprighting
seat
Do not press the release lever
on a manual seatback without
holding and controlling the
seatback. The seatback will
spring upright possibly impacting you or other passengers.
WARNING - Driver
responsibility for passengers
The driver must advise the passenger to keep the seatback in
an upright position whenever
the vehicle is in motion. If a seat
is reclined during an accident,
the restraint system's ability to
restrain will be greatly reduced.
WARNING
Do not use a cushion that
reduces friction between the seat
and the passenger. The passenger's hips may slide under the
lap portion of the seat belt during
an accident or a sudden stop.
Serious or fatal internal injuries
could result because the seat
belt cannot operate normally.
WARNING - Driver’s seat
• Never attempt to adjust the
seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss
of control of your vehicle.
• 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 a serious or
fatal injury in a sudden stop
or collision.
• Sit as far back as possible
from the steering wheel while
still maintaining comfortable
control of your vehicle. A distance of at least 10" from your
chest to the steering wheel is
recommended. Failure to do
so could result in airbag inflation injuries to the driver.
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Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING - Seat
adjustment
• Do not adjust the seat while
wearing seat belts. Moving the
seat forward will cause strong
pressure on the abdomen.
• Do not place your hand near
the seat bottom or seat track
while adjusting the seat. Your
hand could get caught in the
seat mechanism.
Front seat adjustment - manual
Forward and backward
OTF030002
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 - Unexpected
seat movement
After adjusting a manual seat,
always check that it is loc ked b y
shifting your weight to the front
and back. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver's
seat could cause you to lose
control of the vehicle.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Seatback angle
OTF030003
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.)
Seat Cushion height
(for driver's seat)
OTF030004 OTF030005
To change the height of the seat
cushion push the lever upwards or
downwards.
• T o lo wer the seat cushion, push the
lever down several times.
• To raise the seat cushion, push the
lever up several times.
Lumbar support
(for driver’s seat)
Press the front portion of the switch to
increase support, or the rear por tion
of the switch to decrease support.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Front seat adjustment - power
(if equipped)
The front seat can be adjusted by
using the control switch located on
the outside of the seat cushion.
Before driving, adjust the seat to the
proper position so as to easily control the steering wheel, pedals and
switches on the instrument panel.
WARNING
The power seat is operable with
the ignition OFF.
Therefore, children should
never be left unatteded in the
vehicle.
CAUTION
• The power seat is driven by an
electric motor. Stop operating
once the adjustment is completed. 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.
Forward and backward
OTF030006
Push the control switch forward or
backward to move the seat to the
desired position. Release the switch
once the seat reaches the desired
position.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Seatback angle
OTF030007
Push the control switch forward or
backward to move the seatback to
the desired angle. Release the
switch once the seat reaches the
desired position.
Seat cushion height
(for driver's side)
OTF030008 OTF030009
Pull the front portion of the control
switch up to raise or down to lower
the front part of the seat cushion. Pull
the rear portion of the control switch
up to raise or down to lower the rear
part of the seat cushion. Release the
switch once the seat reaches the
desired position.
Lumbar support
(for driver’s seat, if equipped)
The lumbar support can be adjusted
by pressing the lumbar support
switch on the side of the driver's
seat. Press the front portion of the
switch to increase support, or the
rear portion of the switch to decrease
support.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Headrest
OMG038400
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 collision.
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 people'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.
WARNING - Headrest
removal/adjustment
• Do not operate the vehicle
with the headrests removed.
Headrests can provide critical
neck and head support in a
crash.
• Do not adjust the headrest
height while the vehicle is in
motion. Driver may lose control of the vehicle.
OTF030012
Forward and backward adjustment
The headrest may be adjusted forward to 4 different positions by
pulling the headrest forward to the
desired detent. To adjust the headrest to it’s full rearward position, pull
it fully forward to the farthest position
and release it.Adjust the headrest so
that it properly supports the head
and neck.
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Safety features of your vehicle
Seat warmer (if equipped)
OTF030010 OTF030011
Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button (2) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desired
position (3).
Removal and installation
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
headrest poles (3) into the holes
while pressing the release button (1).
Then adjust it to the appropriate
height.
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OTF034045
The seat warmers are 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.
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Safety features of your vehicle
During mild weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat
warmer is not needed, keep the
switches in the OFF position.
With the seat warmer switch in the
ON position, the heating system in
the seat turns off or on automatically
depending on the seat temperature.
• Each time you push the button, the
temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :
OFF → HIGH ( ) → LOW ( )
→
• When pressing the switch for more
than 1.5 seconds with the seat
warmer operating, the seat warmer
will turn OFF.
• The seat warmer defaults to the
OFF position whenever the engine
start/stop button (the ignition
switch) is turned on.
CAUTION - Seat damage
• When cleaning the seats, do
not use an organic solvent
such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol and gasoline.
Doing so may damage the surface of the heater or seats.
• To prevent overheating the
seat warmer,do not place anything on the seats that insulates against heat, such as
blankets, cushions or seat
covers while the seat warmer
is in operation.
• Do not place heavy or sharp
objects on seats equipped
with seat warmers. Damage to
the seat warming components
could occur.
WARNING - Seat warmer
burns
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warmers due to the possibility of
excess heating or burns. The
seat warmer may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of
time. The occupants must be
able to feel if the seat is becoming too warm and to turn the
seat warmer off.
In particular, the driver must
exercise extreme care for the
following types of passengers:
1. Infants, children, elderly or
disabled persons, or hospital
outpatients
2. Persons with sensitive skin
or those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication
that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills,
cold tablets, etc.)
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Air ventilation seat (if equipped)
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The air ventilation is provided to cool
the driver’s seat during hot weather b y
blowing air through small vent holes
on the surface of the seat and seatback. While the engine is running,
press the switch to cool the seat.
When the operation of the air ventilation is not needed, keep the switches
in the OFF position.
• Each time you press the switch,
the airflow will change as follows:
OFF → HIGH ( ) → LOW ( )
→
• When pressing the switch for more
than 1.5 seconds with the seat
cooler operating, the seat cooler
will turn OFF.
• When the air ventilation seat is
turned on, the seat may get cooler
after about 5 minutes.
• Because the air ventilation uses
the air in the vehicle, cooling efficiency depends on the temperature of the air. In order to improve
cooling efficiency, use the air conditioning system together.
• The air ventilation seat defaults to
the OFF position whenever the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
position.
CAUTION
• The air ventilation seat is a
supplementary cooling/heating system. Use the air ventilation seat when the climate
control system is on. Using
the air ventilation seat for prolonged periods of time with
the climate control system off
could cause the air ventilation
seat performance to impair.
• When cleaning the seats, do
not use an organic solvent
such as paint thinner, benzene, alcohol and gasoline.
Doing so may damage the surface of the seats.
• Do not spill liquid such as
water or beverages on the surface of the front seats and
seatbacks, or the air vent
holes may be blocked and prevented from working properly.
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• Do not place materials such
as plastic bags or newspapers
under the seats. The air vent
may not work properly as the
air intake can be blocked.
• When the air vent does not
operate, restart the vehicle. If
there is no change, have your
vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Seatback pocket
W ARNING - Seatback
pocket
Do not put heavy or sharp
objects in the seatback pocket.
An occupant could contact such
objects in a crash. Heavy
objects in the front passenger
seatback could also interfere
with the air bag sensing system.
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The seatback pocket is provided on
the back of the front passenger’s
seatback.
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Rear seat adjustment
Headrest
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The rear seat is equipped with headrests 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.
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 people's head is similar with
the height as 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.
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Adjusting the height up and down
(if equipped)
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button (2) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desired
position (3).
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Removal and installation
To remove the headrest, raise it as
far as it can go then press the
release button (1) while pulling the
headrest upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the
headrest poles (3) into the holes
while pressing the release button (1).
Then adjust it to the appropriate
height and ensure that it locks in
position.
Make sure the headrest locks in
position after adjusting.
Seat warmer (if equipped)
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The seat warmer is provided to warm
the rear seats during cold weather.
With the ignition switch in the ON
position, push either of the switches to
warm the seat.
During mild weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat
warmer 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 :
OFF → HIGH( ) → LOW( )
→
• The seat warmer defaults to the
OFF position whenever the ignition
switch is turned on.
✽✽
NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the
ON position, the heating system in
the seat turns off or on automatically
depending on the seat temperature.
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Armrest
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To use the armrest, pull it forward
from the seatback.
Folding the rear seat
The rear seatbacks may be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to
increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.
WARNING
Never allow passengers to 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. This could
result in serious injury or death
in case of an accident or sudden stop.
WARNING - Objects
Objects carried on the folded
down seatback should not
extend higher than the top of
the front seatbacks. This could
allow cargo to slide forwar d and
cause injury or damage during
sudden stops.
To fold the rear seatback
1.Set the front seatback to the
upright position and if necessary
slide the front seat forward.
2. Lower the rear headrest to the low-
est position.
3. Open the trunk.
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