Kia Optima Owner's Manual

GAS STATION INFORMATION

Gasoline

UNLEADED gasoline

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.49 gal. (70 liters)

Recommended Engine Oil

API Service SM,
ILSAC GF-4 or above

Engine Oil Capacity with Filter

Engine : 4.86 qts. (4.6 liters)

Engine Coolant

2.0L Engine : 6.87 ~ 6.97 qts.
(6.5 ~ 6.6 liters)

2.4L Engine : 7.18 qts. (6.8 liters)

Tire Pressure (measured cold)

P205/65R16 94H : 33 psi
P215/55R17 93V : 33 psi
225/45R18 95V : 35 psi

Automatic Transaxle Fluid

MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV
NOCA ATF SP-IV, KIA genuine ATF SP-IV
or other brands meeting the above specifi­cation approved by KIA MOTORS CORP
Capacity - 2.0LEngine : 8.24

2.4LEngine : 7.50

Manual Transaxle Fluid

API Service GL-4 (SAE 75W-85, fill for-life)
or other brands meeting the GL-4 specitica­tion approved by KIA Motors Corp.
Capacity -2.4L Engine : 1.9

Brake Fluid

FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4

qts. (7.8 liters)
qts. (7.1 liters)

qts. (1.8 liters)

kia, the company

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.

All information contained in this Owner’s Manual is 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 Kia models 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.

Drive safely and enjoy your Kia!

Foreword

Thank you for choosing a Kia vehicle.
When you require service, remember that your Kia 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 Consumer Information manual
that provides important information on all warranties regarding
your vehicle.

W e ur ge you to read these publications carefully and follow the
recommendations to help assure enjoyable and safe operation
of your new vehicle.

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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 Kia dealer.

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

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All rights reserved. May not be reproduced or translated in

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Printed in U.S.A

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Introduction

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table of contents

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,
Reporting safety defects

Index

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3
4
5
6
7

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Introduction

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How to use this manual / 1-2
Fuel requirements / 1-3
Vehicle break-in process / 1-4
Vehicle data collection and event data recorders / 1-5
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster / 1-6

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

ANOTICE indicates interesting orhelp­ful 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.

✽✽

NOTICE

Tighten the cap until it clicks one time,
otherwise the fuel cap open warning
indicator light will illuminate.

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.

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.

Introduction

"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

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.

✽✽

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.

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

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.

.toptiergas.com).

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

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 emergen­cies, 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.

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.

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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 pas-

senger safety belts were buckled/
fastened;

* How far (if at all) the driver was

depressing the accelerator and/or
brake pedal; and,

This data can help provide a better
understanding of the circumstances
in which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data is recorded by your
vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situa­tion occurs; no data is recorded by
the EDR under normal driving condi­tions and no personal data (e.g.,
name, gender, age, and crash loca­tion) is 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

T o read data recor ded 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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Introduction

INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Air bag warning light

ABS warning light

Seat belt warning light

Turn signal indicator

High beam indicator

Low beam indicator

Tail light indicator

Front fog light indicator*

Engine oil pressure warning light

Parking brake & Brake fluid
warning light

Charging system warning light

Trunk open warning light

Door open warning light

Immobilizer indicator*

KEY

Key out warning light*

OUT

Shift pattern indicator*

Manual transaxle shift indicator*

Low fuel level warning light

Malfunction indicator light

Engine coolant temperature
warning light*

ESC indicator

ESC OFF indicator

Electric power steering (EPS)
system warning light*

ECO

ECOMINDER

Low tire pressure telltale* /
TPMS malfunction indicator*

CRUISE

* : if equipped

Cruise control indicator*

Cruise SET indicator*

®

indicator*

❈ For more detailed explanations, refer to “Instrument cluster” in section 4.

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Your vehicle at a glance

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

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Your vehicle at a glance

INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Driver position memory system* .......4-34

2. Door lock/unlock button....................4-14

3. Outside rearview mirror control

switch*...............................................4-46

4. Power window lock button*...............4-24

5. Power window switches*...................4-21

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

7. Instrument panel illumination control

knob*.................................................4-49

8. ESC OFF button...............................5-26

9. Steering wheel tilt lever*...................4-37

10. Hood release lever .........................4-25

11. Fuse box.........................................7-54

12. Brake pedal.....................................5-21

13. Accelerator pedal......................5-9/5-10

14.Trunk lid release lever .....................4-18

15. Fuel filler lid release lever...............4-27

* : if equipped

OTF010001N

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INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

Your vehicle at a glance

1. Instrument cluster.............................4-49

2. Light control / Turn signals................4-82

3.Wiper/Washer...................................4-85

4. Horn..................................................4-37

5. Steering wheel audio control* .........4-120

6. Auto cruise control*...........................5-32

7. Driver’s air bag..................................3-45

8. Steering wheel..................................4-36

9. Ignition switch* or

ENGINE START/STOP button*.....5-4/5-6

10. Digital clock...................................4-117

11. Hazard......................................4-75/6-2

12. Audio* ...........................................4-119

13. Climate control system.........4-92/4-101

14. Shift lever................................5-12/5-15

15. Aux, USB and iPod port*..............4-121

16. Power outlet*.................................4-116

17. Seat warmer*....................................3-9

18. Passenger’s air bag........................3-45

19. Glove box......................................4-113

* : if equipped

OTF010002N

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Your vehicle at a glance

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

■■

2.4L Engine

■■

2.0L Engine

1. Engine coolant reservoir...................7-23

2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-22

3. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir..............7-26

4. Air cleaner.........................................7-29

5. Fuse box...........................................7-53

6. Positive battery terminal ...................7-36

7. Negative battery terminal..................7-36

8.Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-27

9. Radiator cap .....................................7-24

10. Engine oil dipstick...........................7-22

* : if equipped

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

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OTF070002/OYF071200N

Seat / 3-2
Seat belts / 3-17
Child restraint system / 3-27
Airbag-advanced supplemental restraint system / 3-35

Safety features of your vehicle

3

Safety features of your vehicle

SEAT

Driver’s seat

(1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward

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 / backward

Seatback recliner

(9)
(10) Seat warmer switch*
(11) Headrest

Rear seat

(12) Seat warmer*
(13) Armrest
(14) Headrest
(15) Seat-back folding lever

* : if equipped

OTF030001N

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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 respon-

sibility 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- Seat cushion

Occupants should never sit on seat
cushions. The passenger's hips
may slide under the lap portion of
the seat belt during an accident or
a sudden stop.

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.

WARNING - Unexpected

seat movement

After adjusting a manual seat,
always check that it is locked by
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.

OTF030002

Front seat manual adjustment

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.

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OTF030003 OTF030004 OTF030005

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 Cushion height
(for driver's seat)

To change the height of the seat cushion
push the lever upwards or downwards.

• To lower the seat cushion, push the
lever down several times.

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

Safety features of your vehicle

Lumbar support (for 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

Automatic adjustment (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.

OTF030006

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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OTF030007 OTF030008 OTF030009

Seatback angle

Push the control switch forward or back­ward to move the seatbac k to the desired
angle. Release the switch once the seat
reaches the desired position.

Seat cushion height (for driver's side)

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 por tion
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.

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 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

OMG038400

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.

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 seatbac k 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 forw ard to
4 different positions by pulling the head­rest forward to the desired detent. To
adjust the headrest to it’s furthest back­wards 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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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).

Safety features of your vehicle

OTF030013N

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.

OTF030045N

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.

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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 ( )

→

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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Safety features of your vehicle

OTF030014

Climate control seat (if equipped)

The climate control seat is provided to
cool or warm the seat during hot or cold
weather by blowing air through small v ent
holes on the surface of the seat and seat­back. While the engine is r unning, push
the rear portion of the switch to cool the
seat, and push the front portion of the
switch to warm the seat.

When the operation of the climate control
seat is not needed, keep the switch in the
OFF position.

The climate control seat defaults to the
OFF position whenever the ignition
switch is turned on.

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

OFF → HIGH ( ) → LOW ( )

→

CAUTION

• The climate control seat is a sup­plementary cooling/heating sys­tem. Use the climate control seat
when the climate control system
is on. Using the climate control
seat for prolonged periods of time
with the climate control system
off could cause the climate con­trol 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.

• 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.

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Safety features of your vehicle

HNF2041-1 OTF030016

Active headrest

The active headrest is designed to move
forward and upward during a rear impact.
This helps to prevent the driver's and
front passenger's heads from moving
backward and thus helps minimize neck
injuries.

WARNING - 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 airbag sensing
system.

Seatback pocket

The seatback pocket is provided on the
back of the front passenger’s seatback.

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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.

Safety features of your vehicle

OMG038401

Rear seat adjustment

Headrest

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.

OTF030017

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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Safety features of your vehicle

OTF030018 OTF030025 OTF030023N

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)

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.

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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.

Armrest

To use the armrest, pull it forward from
the seatback.

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Safety features of your vehicle

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 for­ward 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 lowest
position.

3. Open the trunk.

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4. Pull the lock release lever (1) and fold
the rear seatback forward and down
firmly.

If the seat belt locks after unfolding the
rear seatback, pull out the locked seat
belt, release it then pull it out again.

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