Kia Borrego 2015 Owner's Manual

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Enjoy your vehicle and Kia’s “Family-like Care” experience!

Thank you for becoming the owner of a new Kia vehicle.

As a global car manufacturer focused on building high-quality, value for
money prices, Kia Motors is dedicated to providing you with a customer
service experience that exceeds your expectations.

At all of our Kia dealerships you will be treated with warmth, hospitality
and professionalism by people who care based on our “Family-like Care”
promise.

All information contained in this Owner’s Manual was accurate at the
time of publication. However, Kia reserves the right to make changes
at any time so that our policy of continual product improvement can be
carried out.

This manual applies to all models of this vehicle and includes descrip­tions and explanations of optional as well as standard equipment. As a
result, you may encounter material in this manual that is not applicable
to your specific Kia vehicle.

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Thank you for choosing a KIA vehicle.
When you require service, remember that your dealer

knows your vehicle best. Your dealer has factory-trained
technicians, recommended special tools, genuine KIA
replacement parts and is dedicated to your complete sat­isfaction.

Because subsequent owners require this important infor­mation as well, this publication should remain with the
vehicle if it is sold.

This manual will familiarize you with operational, main­tenance and safety information about your new vehicle. It
is supplemented by a Warranty and Maintenance book
that provides important information on all warranties
regarding your vehicle. We urge you to read these publi­cations carefully and follow the recommendations to help
assure enjoyable and safe operation of your new vehicle.

KIA offers a great variety of options, components and
features for its various models. Therefore, some of the
equipment described in this manual, along with the vari­ous illustrations, may not be applicable to your particular
vehicle.

The information and specifications provided in this man­ual were accurate at the time of printing. KIA reserves
the right to discontinue or change specifications or design
at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation. If you have questions, always check with your
authorized KIA dealer.

We assure you of our continuing interest in your motor­ing pleasure and satisfaction in your KIA vehicle.

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Foreword

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Introduction

Your vehicle at a glance

Safety features of your vehicle

Features of your vehicle

Driving your vehicle

What to do in an emergency

Maintenance

Specifications & Consumer information

Index

table of contents

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How to use this manual / 1-2
Fuel requirements / 1-2
Vehicle handling instructions / 1-6
Vehicle break-in process / 1-6

Introduction

Introduction

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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
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
information in your 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 WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and NOTICEs in this manu­al. These WARNINGs were prepared to
enhance your personal safety.You should
carefully read and follow ALL procedures
and recommendations provided in these
WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NOTICEs.

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NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or help­ful information is being provided.

Gasoline engine

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Unleaded

Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane
Number) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87
or higher. (Do not use methanol blended
fuels)

Your new vehicle is designed to obtain
maximum performance with UNLEADED
FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust emis­sions and spark plug fouling.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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.

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

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Introduction

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Leaded (if equipped)

For some countries, your vehicle is
designed to use leaded gasoline. When
you are going to use leaded gasoline,
ask an authorized Kia dealer whether
leaded gasoline in your vehicle is avail­able or not.

Octane Rating of leaded gasoline is
same with unleaded one.

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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.

Do not use gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or
gasohol containing any methanol. Either
of these fuels may cause drivability prob­lems and damage to the fuel system,
engine control system and emission con­trol 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:

1. Gasohol containing more than 10%
ethanol.

2. Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol.

3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

CAUTION

NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The
use of leaded fuel is detrimental to
the catalytic converter and will
damage the engine control sys­tem’s oxygen sensor and affect
emission control.

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

• Do not "top off" after the nozzle
automatically shuts off when
refueling.

• Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci­dent.

CAUTION

Never use gasohol which contains
methanol. Discontinue use of any
gasohol product which impairs dri­vability.

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Other fuels

Using fuels such as

- Silicone (Si) contained fuel,

- MMT (Manganese, Mn) contained fuel,

- Ferrocene (Fe) contained fuel, and

- Other metalic additives contained fuels,
may cause vehicle and engine damage

or cause plugging, misfiring, poor accel­eration, engine stalling, catalyst melting,
abnormal corrosion, life cycle reduction,
etc.

Also, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(MIL) may illuminate.

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NOTICE

Damage to the fuel system or perform­ance problem caused by the use of these
fuels may not be covered by your New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

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Use of MTBE

Kia recommends avoiding fuels contain­ing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
over 15.0% vol. (Oxygen Content 2.7%
weight) in your vehicle.

Fuel containing MTBE over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight) may
reduce vehicle performance and produce
vapor lock or hard starting.

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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, engine control system
and emission control system.

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Fuel Additives

Kia recommends that you use unleaded
gasoline which has an Octane Rating of
RON (Research Octane Number) 91 / AKI
(Anti-Knock Index) 87 or higher.

For customers who do not use good
quality gasolines including fuel additives
regularly, and have problems starting or
the engine does not run smoothly, one
bottle of additives added to the fuel tank
at every 15,000km (For Europe)/
5,000km (Except Europe). Additives are
available from your authorized Kia dealer
along with information on how to use
them. Do not mix other additives.

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Operation in foreign countries

If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:

• Observe all regulations regarding reg­istration and insurance.

• Determine that acceptable fuel is avail­able.

CAUTION

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 or fuels
containing MTBE (Methyl Tertiary
Butyl Ether) over 15.0% vol.
(Oxygen Content 2.7% weight.)

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Introduction

Diesel engine

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Diesel fuel

Diesel engine must be operated only on
commercially available diesel fuel that
complies with EN 590 or comparable
standard. (EN stands for "European
Norm"). Do not use marine diesel fuel,
heating oils, or non-approved fuel addi­tives, as this will increase wear and
cause damage to the engine and fuel
system. The use of non-approved fuels
and / or fuel additives will result in a limi­tation of your warranty rights.

Diesel fuel of above cetane 51 is used in
your vehicle. If two types of diesel fuel
are available, use summer or winter fuel
properly according to the following tem­perature conditions.

• Above -5°C(23°F) ... Summer type
diesel fuel.

• Below -5°C(23°F) ... Winter type diesel
fuel.

Watch the fuel level in the tank very care­fully : If the engine stops through fuel fail­ure, the circuits must be completely
purged to restart.

Biodiesel

Commercially supplied Diesel blends of
no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly
known as "B7 Diesel" may be used in
your vehicle if Biodiesel meets EN 14214
or equivalent specifications. (EN stands
for "European Norm"). The use of biofu­els exceeding 7% made from rapeseed
methyl ester (RME), fatty acid methyl
ester (FAME), vegetable oil methyl ester
(VME) etc. or mixing exceeding 7%
diesel with biodiesel will cause increased
wear or damage to the engine and fuel
system. Repair or replacement of worn or
damaged components due to the use of
non approved fuels will not be covered by
the manufactures warranty.

CAUTION

Do not let any gasoline or water enter
the tank. This would make it neces­sary to drain it out and to bleed the
lines to avoid jamming the injection
pump and damaging the engine.

CAUTION - Diesel Fuel

(if equipped with DPF)

It is recommended to use the regu­lated automotive diesel fuel for
diesel vehicle equipped with the
DPF system.

If you use diesel fuel including high
sulfur (more than 50 ppm sulfur) and
unspecified additives, it can cause
the DPF system to be damaged and
white smoke can be emitted.

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Biodiesel (for New Zealand)

Commercially supplied Diesel blends of
no more than 7% biodiesel, commonly
known as "B7 Diesel" may be used in
your vehicle if Biodiesel meets EN 14214
or equivalent specifications. (EN stands
for "European Norm"). The use of biofu­els exceeding 7%, made from rapeseed
methyl ester (RME), vegetable oil methyl
ester (VME) etc. or mixing diesel exceed­ing 7% with biodiesel will cause
increased wear or damage to the engine
and fuel system. Repair or replacement
of worn or damaged components due to
the use of non approved fuels will not be
covered by the manufactures warranty.

A090000AEN

As with other vehicles of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly may
result in loss of control, an accident or
vehicle rollover.

Specific design characteristics (higher
ground clearance, track, etc.) give this
vehicle a higher center of gravity than
other types of vehicles. In other words
they are not designed for cornering at the
same speeds as conventional 2-wheel
drive vehicles. Avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers. Again, failure to oper­ate this vehicle correctly may result in
loss of control, an accident or vehicle
rollover. Be sure to read the “Reducing

the risk of a rollover” driving guide­lines, in section 5 of this manual.

A030000AUN

No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for the
first 1,000 km (600 miles) 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 emergen­cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop­erly.

• Don't tow a trailer during the first 2,000
km (1,200 miles) of operation.

CAUTION

• Never use any fuel, whether
diesel, B7 biodiesel or otherwise,
that fails to meet the latest petro­leum industry specification.

• Never use any fuel additives or
treatments that are not recom­mended or approved by the vehi­cle manufacturer.

VEHICLE HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

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Interior overview / 2-2
Instrument panel overview / 2-3
Engine compartment / 2-4

Your vehicle at a glance

Your vehicle at a glance

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INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Door lock/unlock button ....................4-15

2. Outside rearview mirror folding

button*...............................................4-46

3. Outside rearview mirror control

switch................................................4-45

4. Central door lock switch....................4-15

5. Power window lock button ................4-23

6. Power window switches....................4-20

7. Air vent..............................................4-94

8. Instrument panel illumination control
knob* or Head lamp leveling device*

.................................................4-49, 4-79

9. ESP OFF button* .............................5-33

10. DBC button*....................................5-37

11. Power adjustable pedal control switch*

or Heated steering wheel button*

................................................4-36,4-38

12. ALS control switch*.........................5-41

13. 4WD transfer shift knob*.................5-19

14. Steering wheel tilt control*..............4-38

15. Heated steering wheel button* .......4-38

16. Steering wheel................................4-37

17. Driver position memory

system button* ................................4-33

18. Fuel filler lid release lever...............4-26

19. Hood release lever..........................4-24

20. Brake pedal.....................................5-28

21. Accelerator pedal..............................5-8

22. Fuse box .........................................7-46

23. Seat...................................................3-2

* : if equipped

OHM013001L

B010000CHM-EE

■ Type A

■ Type B

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Your vehicle at a glance

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

1. Instrument cluster.............................4-47

2. Steering wheel audio controls* ......4-129

3. Light control / Turn signals ...............4-75

4. Horn .................................................4-39

5. Auto cruise controls* ........................5-44

6. Wiper/Washer switch........................4-81

7. Driver’s front air bag.........................3-48

8. Ignition switch* or
ENGINE START/STOP button*...5-4, 5-6

9. Hazard warning flasher......................6-2

10. Audio*...........................................4-135

11. Digital clock..................................4-123

12. Climate control system* .................4-90

13. Power outlet* ................................4-122

14. Cigar lighter and ashtray ..............4-120

15. Shift lever .......................................5-12

16. AUX, USB and iPod port*.............4-132

17. Front seat warmer/Seat air ventilation

switch ...............................................3-9

18. Rear parking assist system

OFF switch*....................................4-67

19. Rear fog light switch* .....................4-79

20. Parking brake pedal .......................5-29

21. Brake pedal ....................................5-28

22. Accelerator pedal .............................5-8

23. Passenger’s front air bag*..............3-48

24. Glove box .....................................4-117

* : if equipped

OHM018002L

B020000CHM-EE

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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1. Engine coolant reservoir.................7-20

2. Engine oil filler cap..........................7-18

3. Brake fluid reservoir ........................7-22

4. Air cleaner.......................................7-26

5. Fuse box .........................................7-45

6. Negative battery terminal ................7-32

7. Positive battery terminal .................7-32

8. Radiator cap....................................7-21

9. Engine oil dipstick...........................7-18

10. Power steering fluid reservoir .......7-23

11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .7-24

OHM018005N/OHM018004N

* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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■

Gasoline Engine (3.8L)

■■

Gasoline Engine (4.6L)

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Your vehicle at a glance

OHM013003

1. Engine coolant reservoir..................7-20

2. Engine oil filler cap ..........................7-18

3. Fuel filter..........................................7-25

4. Brake fluid reservoir.........................7-22

5. Air cleaner .......................................7-26

6. Fuse box ..........................................7-45

7. Negative battery terminal ................7-32

8. Positive battery terminal ..................7-32

9. Radiator cap ....................................7-21

10. Engine oil dipstick..........................7-18

11. Power steering fluid reservoir ........7-23

12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir..7-24

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Diesel Engine (3.0L)

* The actual engine room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Seats / 3-2
Seat belts / 3-21
Child restraint system / 3-33
Air bag - supplemental restraint system / 3-42

Safety features of your vehicle

Safety features of your vehicle

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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 warmer/
Seat warmer (with air ventilation)*

(6) Headrest

2nd row seat

(7) Forward and backward
(8) Seatback angle and folding
(9) Walk-in seat
(10) Headrest
(11) Armrest
(12) Seat warmer*

3rd row seat

(13) Seatback folding
(14) Headrest

*: if equipped

SEATS

OHM034001K

Manual seat

Power seat

WARNING - Loose objects

Loose objects in the driver’s foot
area could interfere with the opera­tion of the foot pedals, possibly
causing an accident. Do not place
anything under the front seats.

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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 damage.

• 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 por­tion of the seat belt snug and low
across the hips. This is the best
position to protect you in case of an
accident.

(Continued)

(Continued)

• 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 recom­mend that your chest be at least
250 mm (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 occupants
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 - Driver respon-

sibility for passengers

Riding in a vehicle with the seat­back 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 passen­ger to keep the seatback in an
upright position whenever the vehi­cle is in motion.

WARNING - Rear seat-

backs (2nd and 3rd row)

• The rear seatback must be
securely latched. If not, passen­gers 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.

(Continued)

WARNING

Do not use a sitting cushion that
reduces friction between the seat
and 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 can't operate 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.

(Continued)

• 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 gener­ate high temperatures.

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 result­ing in an accident.

OHM038002

WARNING

• Do not adjust the seat while wear­ing 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 oper­ate the seat, gas may gush out of
the lighter and cause fire.

• If there are occupants in the rear
seats, be careful while adjusting
the front seat position.

• Use extreme caution when pick­ing small objects trapped under
the seats or between the seat and
the center console. Your hands
might be cut or injured by the
sharp edges of the seats mecha­nism.

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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 down
the lever several times.

• To raise the seat cushion, pull up the
lever several times.

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 collision.

OHM038004 OHM038048NOHM038003

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Forward and backward adjustment

The headrest may be adjusted forward to
3 different positions by pulling the head­rest forward to the desired detent. To
adjust the headrest to it’s furthest back­ward position, pull it fully forward to the
farthest position and release it. Adjust the
headrest so that it properly supports the
head and neck.

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).

OHM038006

OHM038005

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 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.

• 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 protec­tion against neck injuries when
properly adjusted.

• Do not adjust the headrest posi­tion of the driver’s seat while the
vehicle is in motion.

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Removal

To remove the headrest:

1. Recline the seatback (2) with the
recline lever or switch (1).

2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.

3. Press the headrest release button (3)
while pulling the headrest up (4).

WARNING

NEVER allow anyone to ride in a
seat with the headrest removed.

OHM033202

OHM033200

■ Type A

■ Type B

CAUTION

If you recline the seatback towards
the front with the headrest and seat
cushion raised, the headrest may
come in contact with the sunvisor
or other parts of the vehicle.

OYFH034205

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Reinstall

To reinstall the headrest :

1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the holes
while pressing the release button (1).

2. Recline the seatback (4) with the
recline lever or switch (3).

3. Adjust the headrest 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.

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.

WARNING

Always make sure the headrest
locks into position after reinstalling
and adjusting it properly.

OHM033203

OHM033201

■ Type A

■ Type B

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C010105AHM

Lumbar support (for driver’s seat)

The lumbar support can be adjusted by
moving the lever. Pivoting the lever
increases or decreases lumbar support.

C010107CHM

Seat warmer (if equipped)

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.

During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in the
OFF position.

• Type A

The temperature setting of the seat is
changed as follows :

• Type B, C

Each time you press the button, the tem­perature setting of the seat will chang as
tollows:

OHM038008

Switch position

Left (LO) Center Right (HI)

LOW OFF HIGH

Temperature

OFF→HIGH( )→MIDDLE( )→LOW( )

→

OHM034009

■ Type B

OHM038009

■ Type A

OHM034060

■ Type C

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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.

C010109BHM

Air ventilation seat (if equipped)

The air ventilation seat is provided to
cool the driver’s seat or front passenger’s
seat (if equipped) during hot weather by
blowing air through small vent hole on
the surface of the seat and seatback.

WARNING - Seat warmer

burns

Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warmers
due to the possibility of excess
heating or burns. The occupants
must be able to feel if the seat is
becoming too warm and to turn the
seat warmer off. The seat warmer
may cause burns even at low tem­peratures, especially if used for
long periods of time.

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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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 on the seats while
the seat warmer is in operation.

• Do not place heavy or sharp
objects on the seat. Those things
may damage the seat warmer
system.

• Be careful not to spill liquid such
as water or beverages on the
seat. If you spill some liquid, wipe
the seat with a dry towel. Before
using the seat warmer, dry the
seat completely.

• Do not change the seat cover. It
may damage the seat warmer or
airventilation system.

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While the engine is running, push the left
portion of the button to cool the front seat.

When the operation of the air ventilation
seat is not needed, keep the buttons in
the OFF position.

• Each time you push the button, the air­flow is changed as follows:

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Seatback pocket

WARNING - Seatback

pockets

Do not put heavy or sharp objects in
the seatback pockets. In an accident
they could come loose from the
pocket and injure vehicle occupants.

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 air ventilation seat.

• Do not place heavy or sharp
objects on the seat. Those things
may damage the air ventilation
seat.

• Be careful not to spill liquid such
as water or beverages on the
seat. If you spill some liquid, wipe
the seat with a dry towel. Before
using the air ventilation seat, dry
the seat completely.

• Do not change the seat cover. It
may damage the seat warmer or
airventilation system.

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Front seat adjustment - power
(if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by using
the control switches 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.

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Forward and backward

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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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.

WARNING

The power seat is operable with the
ignition OFF.

Therefore, children should never be
left unattended in the vehicle.

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Seatback angle

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.

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Seat height (for driver’s seat)

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.

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Lumbar support
(for driver’s seat, if equipped)

The lumbar support can be adjusted by
pressing the button.

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Rear seat adjustment

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Forward and backward (2nd row seat)

To move the seat forward or backward:

1. Pull up the seat slide adjustment lever
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.

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Seatback angle

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.)

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Headrest

The rear seat(s) 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.

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WARNING

Do not put your hands underneath
the seat while adjusting it.

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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 head­rest, push and hold the release button (2)
on the headrest support and lower the
headrest to the desired position (3).

Removal

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.

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 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.

• 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 protec­tion against severe neck injuries
when properly adjusted.

CAUTION

When there is no occupant in the
rear seats, adjust the height of the
headrest to the lowest position. The
rear seat headrest can reduce the
visibility of the rear area.

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WARNING

Make sure the headrest locks in
position after adjusting it to proper­ly protect the occupants.

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Armrest (2nd row seat)

To use the armrest, pull the strap (1) for­ward from the seatback.

Cup holder

To use the cup holder, push the button
(2). Close the cover after use.

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Seat warmer (2nd row, if equipped)

The seat warmers are 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
left or right side of the seat.

During mild weather or under conditions
where the operation of the seat warmer
is not needed, keep the switches in the
OFF state.

• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF
state whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.

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NOTICE

With the seat warmer switch in the ON
state, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.

CAUTION

• When cleaning the seats, do not
use an organic solvent such as
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 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 warmers. Damage to the seat
warming components could occur.

• Always turn off the seat warmer
when not in use.

• Do not change the seat cover. It
may damage the seat warmer or
airventilation system.

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