Kia CERATO 2018, FORTE 2018 Owner's Manual
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Foreword
ii
Table of contents
Introduction
1
Your vehicle at a glance
2
Safety features of your vehicle
3
Features of your vehicle
4
Audio system
5
Driving your vehicle
6
What to do in an emergency
7
Maintenance
8
Specifications & Consumer information
9
Alphabetical index
I
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iv
How to use this manual........................................................... 1-02
Fuel requirements.....................................................................1-03
Gasoline engine..................................................................... 1-03
Diesel engine..........................................................................1-05
Vehicle break-in process..........................................................1-06
Introduction
1
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
We want to help you get the greatest
possible driving pleasure from your ve‐
hicle. Your Owners Manual can assist
you in many ways. We strongly recom‐
mend 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 en‐
joy your vehicle. By reading your man‐
ual, you learn about features, impor‐
tant 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 sec‐
tions 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, CAU‐
TIONs, and NOTICEs in this manual.
These WARNINGs were prepared to en‐
hance your personal safety. You should
carefully read and follow ALL proce‐
dures and recommendations provided
in these WARNINGs, CAUTIONs and NO‐
TICEs.
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 provi‐
ded.
Introduction
1-02
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Gasoline engine
Unleaded
For Europe
For the optimal vehicle performance,
we recommend you to use unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of RON
(Research Octane Number) 95 / AKI
(Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher. (Do not
use methanol blended fuels.)
You may use unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of RON 91~94 / AKI 87~90
but it may result in slight performance
reduction of the vehicle.
Except Europe
Your new Kia vehicle is designed to use
only unleaded fuel having an Octane
Rating of RON (Research Octane Num‐
ber) 91 / AKI (Anti-Knock Index) 87 or
higher. (Do not use methanol blended
fuels.)
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain
maximum performance with UNLEA‐
DED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust
emissions and spark plug fouling.
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. (Kia recom‐
mends to consult an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner for details.)
WARNING
• Do not "top off" after the nozzle
automatically shuts off when re‐
fueling.
• Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci‐
dent.
Leaded (if equipped)
For some countries, your vehicle is de‐
signed to use leaded gasoline. When
you are going to use leaded gasoline,
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner and ask
whether leaded gasoline in your vehicle
is available or not.
Octane Rating of leaded gasoline is
same with unleaded one.
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 in‐
stead of leaded or unleaded gasoline.
Do not use gasohol containing more
than 10% ethanol, and do not use gas‐
oline or gasohol containing any metha‐
nol. 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 manufac‐
turers warranty if they result from the
use of:
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1
Introduction
1. Gasohol containing more than 10%
ethanol.
2. Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
CAUTION
Never use gasohol which contains
methanol. Discontinue use of any
gasohol product which impairs driva‐
bility.
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.
NOTICE
Damage to the fuel system or per‐
formance problem caused by the
use of these fuels may not be cov‐
ered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Use of MTBE
Kia recommends avoiding fuels contain‐
ing 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 re‐
duce vehicle performance and produce
vapor lock or hard starting.
CAUTION
Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
may not cover damage to the fuel
system and any performance prob‐
lems 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.)
Do not use methanol
Fuels containing methanol (wood alco‐
hol) should not be used in your vehicle.
This type of fuel can reduce vehicle
performance and damage components
of the fuel system, engine control sys‐
tem and emission control system.
Fuel Additives
Kia recommends that you use unleaded
gasoline which has an octane rating of
RON (Research Octane Number) 95 /
AKI (Anti Knock Index) 91 or higher (for
Europe) or Octane Rating of RON (Re‐
search Octane Number) 91 / AKI (AntiKnock Index) 87 or higher (except Eu‐
rope).
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 15,000 km (For Eu‐
rope)/10,000 km (Except Europe). Addi‐
tives are available from a professional
workshop along with information on
how to use them. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
Introduction
1-04
Operation in foreign countries
If you are going to drive your vehicle in
another country, be sure to:
• Observe all regulations regarding reg‐
istration and insurance.
• Determine that acceptable fuel is
available.
Diesel engine
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 addi‐
tives, 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 die‐
sel fuel.
Watch the fuel level in the tank very
carefully : If the engine stops through
fuel failure, the circuits must be com‐
pletely purged to restart.
CAUTION
Do not let any gasoline or water en‐
ter the tank. This would make it nec‐
essary to drain it out and to bleed
the lines to avoid jamming the injec‐
tion pump and damaging the engine.
CAUTION
n
Diesel Fuel (if equipped with
DPF)
It is recommended to use the regula‐
ted automotive diesel fuel for diesel
vehicle equipped with the DPF sys‐
tem.
If you use diesel fuel including high
sulfur (more than 50 ppm sulfur)
and unspecified additives, it can
cause the DPF system to be dam‐
aged and white smoke can be emit‐
ted.
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 die‐
sel exceeding 7% with biodiesel will
cause increased wear or damage to the
engine and fuel system. Repair or re‐
placement of worn or damaged compo‐
nents due to the use of non approved
fuels will not be covered by the manu‐
factures warranty.
CAUTION
• Never use any fuel, whether diesel
or B7 biodiesel or otherwise, that
fails to meet the latest petroleum
industry specification.
• Never use any fuel additives or
treatments that are not recom‐
mended or approved by the vehicle
manufacturer.
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Introduction
VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS
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)
within 3,000 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 emergen‐
cies, to allow the brakes to seat
properly.
• Don't tow a trailer during the first
2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
Introduction
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Exterior overview......................................................................2-02
Interior overview....................................................................... 2-04
Instrument panel overview......................................................2-05
Engine compartment................................................................2-06
Your vehicle at a glance
2
EXTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Hood...................................... ...................................... p. 4-33
2. Head lamp................................. ................................. p. 4-98
Headlamp bulb............................. ............................. p. 8-71
3. Fog lamp................................. ................................. p. 4-100
Front fog lamp (if equipped).................................... p. 8-75
4. Wheel and tire............................................................ p. 8-44
Tires and wheels........................................................ p. 9-08
5. Outside rearview mirror..................... ..................... p. 4-49
6. Front windshield wiper blades............... ............... p. 4-103
Front windshield wiper blade.................................. p. 8-37
7. Windows...................................................................... p. 4-28
8. Parking assist system....................... ....................... p. 4-89
9. Front removable towing hook................ ................ p. 7-22
Your vehicle at a glance
2-02
1. Door locks.................................................................... p. 4-17
2. Fuel filler lid................................ ................................ p. 4-35
3. Rear combination lamp...................... ...................... p. 8-82
4. High mounted stop lamp.......................................... p. 8-86
5. Trunk............................................................................ p. 4-21
Smart trunk (if equipped)........................................ p. 4-23
6. Antenna................................... ................................... p. 5-02
7. Parking assist system....................... ....................... p. 4-89
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2
Your vehicle at a glance
INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Inside door handle.......................... .......................... p. 4-18
2. Driver position memory system button................ p. 3-08
3. Outside rearview mirror control.............. .............. p. 4-49
4. Central door lock switch..................... ..................... p. 4-19
5. Power window lock switch................... ................... p. 4-31
6. Power window switch....................... ....................... p. 4-28
7. Hood release lever.......................... .......................... p. 4-33
8. Headlight leveling device........................................ p. 4-101
9. Instrument panel illumination control switch... ... p. 4-54
10. Parking assist system On/Off button.................... p. 4-89
11. ESC Off button............................. ............................. p. 6-40
12. Steering wheel warmer On/Off Button........ ........ p. 4-44
13. BSD On/Off button.......................... .......................... p. 6-54
14. Steering wheel............................. ............................. p. 4-43
15. Tilt and telescopic steering control lever....... ....... p. 4-44
16. Trunk lid release lever.............................................. p. 4-21
Opening the tailgate.................................................. p. 4-26
17. Fuel filler lid release lever.................... .................... p. 4-35
18. Fuse box................................... ................................... p. 8-56
Your vehicle at a glance
2-04
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW
1. Instrument cluster.......................... .......................... p. 4-52
2. Lighting control lever................................................ p. 4-97
3. Audio remote control buttons................ ................ p. 5-03
4. Horn...................................... ...................................... p. 4-45
5. Drivers front air bag........................ ........................ p. 3-56
6. Cruise control button........................ ........................ p. 6-47
7. Wiper and washer control lever............................ p. 4-103
8. Ignition switch.............................. .............................. p. 6-06
Engine start/stop button.................... .................... p. 6-10
9. Digital clock............................... ............................... p. 4-144
10. Hazard warning flasher...................... ...................... p. 7-02
11. Audio...................................... ...................................... p. 5-08
AUDIO (With Touch Screen)...................................... p. 5-49
12. Climate control system..................... ..................... p. 4-112
Automatic climate control system (if equipped).........
.................................................................................... p. 4-121
13. Shift lever.................................................................... p. 6-16
Automatic transaxle (if equipped).......................... p. 6-20
Dual clutch transmission (DCT) (if equipped)... ... p. 6-27
14. Passengers front air bag ........................................ p. 3-56
15. Glove box................................. ................................. p. 4-135
16. Parking brake.............................. .............................. p. 6-36
17. Cup holder................................ ................................ p. 4-139
18. LCD display control button................... ................... p. 4-55
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Your vehicle at a glance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine oil filler cap.......................... .......................... p. 8-23
2. Engine oil dipstick........................... ........................... p. 8-23
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped).............. p. 8-31
4. Positive battery terminal.................... .................... p. 8-40
5. Negative battery terminal................... ................... p. 8-40
6. Fuse box................................... ................................... p. 8-56
7. Air cleaner................................. ................................. p. 8-35
8. Radiator cap............................... ............................... p. 8-28
9. Engine coolant reservoir..................... ..................... p. 8-27
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir............. ............. p. 8-32
Your vehicle at a glance
2-06
1. Engine oil filler cap.......................... .......................... p. 8-23
2. Engine oil dipstick........................... ........................... p. 8-23
3. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir.................. .................. p. 8-31
4. Air cleaner................................. ................................. p. 8-35
5. Fuse box................................... ................................... p. 8-56
6. Positive battery terminal.................... .................... p. 8-40
7. Negative battery terminal................... ................... p. 8-40
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir............. ............. p. 8-32
9. Radiator cap............................... ............................... p. 8-28
10. Engine coolant reservoir..................... ..................... p. 8-27
11. Fuel filter cartridge......................... ......................... p. 8-34
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Your vehicle at a glance
Seats............................................................................................3-02
Front seat adjustment - manual....................................... 3-05
Front seat adjustment - power ........................................ 3-06
Driver position memory system (for power seat)..........3-08
Headrest................................................................................. 3-09
Rear seat entry (for 2 door)............................................... 3-13
Seatback pocket ...................................................................3-13
Rear seat adjustment.......................................................... 3-14
Seat belts....................................................................................3-19
Seat belt restraint system..................................................3-19
Shoulder belt extension guide (for 2 door).......................3-24
Pre-tensioner seat belt ...................................................... 3-25
Seat belt precautions........................................................... 3-27
Care of seat belts..................................................................3-29
Child restraint system..............................................................3-31
Using a child restraint system............................................3-33
Air bag - supplemental restraint system ............................3-48
How does the air bag system operate..............................3-49
Air bag warning light............................................................ 3-52
SRS components and functions..........................................3-53
Driver's and passenger's front air bag ............................. 3-56
Side air bag ............................................................................3-61
Curtain air bag ...................................................................... 3-63
SRS care..................................................................................3-70
Additional safety precautions.............................................3-70
Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-
equipped vehicle.................................................................... 3-71
Air bag warning label............................................................3-72
Safety features of your vehicle
3
SEATS
Drivers seat
1. Forward and backward
2. Seatback angle
3. Seat cushion height (Drivers seat)
4.
Lumbar support (Drivers seat)
*
5. Driver position memory system
(for 4 Door, 5 Door)
6. Headrest
7. Walk-in seat (for 2 Door)
Front passengers seat
8. Forward and rearward
9. Seatback angle
10. Headrest
11. Walk-in seat (for 2 Door)
Rear seat
12. Armrest
13. Headrest
14. Seatback folding lever (trunk, for 4
Door, 2 Door)
*
15. Seatback folding lever (for 5 Door)
*
if equipped
Safety features of your vehicle
3-02
WARNING
n
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
n
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 for‐
ward or backward resulting in acci‐
dental injury to a person struck by
the seatback.
WARNING
n
Driv
er responsibility for pas‐
sengers
(Continued)
(Continued)
Riding in a vehicle with the seatback
reclined could lead to serious or fatal
injury in an accident. If a seat is re‐
clined during an accident, the occu‐
pant’s hips may slide under the lap
portion of the seat belt applying
great force to the unprotected abdo‐
men. The protection of your restrain
system (seat belt and air bags) is
greatly reduced by reclining your
seat.
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
Do not use a sitting cushion that re‐
duces 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 cannot operate normally.
WARNING
n
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 in‐
terfering with proper locking of a
seatback could result in serious or
fatal injury in a sudden stop or col‐
lision.
(Continued)
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Safety features of your vehicle
(Continued)
• 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
per
haps severe air bag injuries, al‐
ways 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 25 cm
(10 inches) away from the steer‐
ing wheel.
WARNING
n
Rear seatbacks
• The rear seatback must be secure‐
ly 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.
(Continued)
(Continued)
• Luggage and other cargo should be
laid
flat in the cargo area. If ob‐
jects 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 in‐
jury or death in the event of a sud‐
den stop, collision or rollover.
• No passenger should ride in the
car
go area or sit or lie on folded
seatbacks while the vehicle is
moving. All passengers must be
properly seated in seats and re‐
strained 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 devi‐
ces 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.
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.
(Continued)
Safety features of your vehicle
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(Continued)
• 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 seat mechanism.
Front seat adjustment - manual
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 back‐
ward without using the lever. If the
seat moves, it is not locked properly.
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.)
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 lev‐
er up several times.
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Safety features of your vehicle
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 seat.
1. Press the front portion of the
switch to increase support, or the
rear portion of the switch, to de‐
crease support.
2. Release the switch once it reaches
the desired position.
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 you can 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 unattended in the vehicle.
CAUTION
• The power seat is driven by an
electric motor. Stop operating once
the adjustment is completed. Ex‐
cessive operation may damage the
electrical equipment.
(Continued)
(Continued)
• When in operation, the power seat
c
onsumes a large amount of elec‐
trical power. To prevent unneces‐
sary 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 compo‐
nent malfunction.
Safety features of your vehicle
3-06
Forward and backward
Push the control switch forward or
backward to move the seat to the de‐
sired position. Release the switch once
the seat reaches the desired position.
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.
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 cush‐
ion. 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 rea‐
ches the desired position.
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Safety features of your vehicle
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 seat. Press the front
portion of the switch to increase sup‐
port, or the rear portion of the switch,
to decrease support. Release the
switch once it reaches the desired posi‐
tion.
Driver position memory system (if equipped, for power seat)
A driver position memory system is
provided to store and recall the driver
seat position with a simple button op‐
eration. By saving the desired position
into the system memory, different
drivers can reposition the driver seat
based upon their driving preference. If
the battery is disconnected, the posi‐
tion memory will be erased and the
driving position should be restored in
the system.
WARNING
Never attempt to operate the driver
position memory system while the
vehicle is moving.
This could result in loss of control,
and an accident causing death, seri‐
ous injury, or property damage.
Storing positions into memory using the buttons on the door
Storing driver's seat positions
1. Vehicle speed is below 3 km/h and
the engine start/stop button is ON
or ignition switch ON.
2. Adjust the drivers seat comforta‐
ble for the driver.
3. Press SET button on the control
panel. The system will beep once.
4. Press one of the memory buttons
(1 or 2) within 5 seconds after
pressing the SET button. The sys‐
tem will beep twice when memory
has been successfully stored.
Recalling positions from memory
1. Vehicle speed is below 3 km/h.
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2. To recall the position in the memo‐
ry, press the desired memory but‐
ton (1 or 2). The system will beep
once, then the drivers seat will au‐
tomatically adjust to the stored po‐
sition.
Adjusting the control switch for the
drivers seat while the system is recall‐
ing the stored position will cause the
movement to stop and move in the di‐
rection that the control switch is
moved.
WARNING
Use caution when recalling the ad‐
justment memory while sitting in
the vehicle. Push the seat position
control switch to the desired position
immediately if the seat moves too
far in any direction.
Easy access function (if equipped)
The system will move the driver's seat
automatically as follows:
• Without smart key system
- It will move the drivers seat rear‐
ward when the ignition key is re‐
moved and front drivers door is
opened.
- It will move the drivers seat for‐
ward when the ignition key is in‐
serted.
• With smart key system
- It will move the drivers seat rear‐
ward when the engine start/stop
button is changed to the OFF posi‐
tion and front drivers door is
opened.
- It will move the driver's seat for‐
ward when you get in your vehicle
with the smart key after closing
the driver's door.
You can activate or deactivate this fea‐
ture. Refer to User settings on page
4-72.
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 to protect the head and neck
in the event of a collision.
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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 as severe
injury to the occupants may occur
in the event of an accident. Headr‐
ests may provide protection
against neck injuries when proper‐
ly adjusted.
• Do not adjust the headrest posi‐
tion of the driver's seat while the
vehicle is in motion.
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.
WARNING
Do not place or attach the accesso‐
ries or other things near the head‐
rest. When the vehicle stops sudden‐
ly or in certain collisions, they could
come loose and injure vehicle occu‐
pants.
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).
WARNING
Make sure the headrest locks in po‐
sition after adjusting it for proper
protection of the occupants.
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