Kia Sportage 2015 Owner's Manual

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!

F o r e w o r d

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.

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 Kia dealer.

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

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			Introduction		1
			Your vehicle at a glance		2
			Safety features of your vehicle		3
			Features of your vehicle		4
TABLE OF CONTENTS
			Driving your vehicle		5
			What to do in an emergency		6
			Maintenance		7
			Specifications & Consumer information		8
			Index		I

Introduction

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .How to use this manual	1-2	1
Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	1-3

• Gasoline containing alcohol and methanol . . . . . . . . . 1-3

• Do not use methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

• Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

• Operation in foreign countries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Vehicle break-in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Introduction

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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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 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 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.

WARNING

A WARNING indicates a situation in which harm, serious bodily injury or death could result if the warning is ignored.

CAUTION

A CAUTION indicates a situation in which damage to your vehicle could result if the caution is ignored.

NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful information is being provided.

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FUEL REQUIREMENTS

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Your new 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.)

•Tighten the cap until it clicks once. otherwise the Check Engine light will illuminate.

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.

Introduction

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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.

Pursuant to EPA regulations, ethanol may be used in your vehicle. Do not use gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol, and do not use gasoline or gasohol containing any methanol. Ethanol provides less energy than gasoline and it attracts water, and it is thus likely to reduce your fuel efficiency and could lower your MPG results. Methanol may cause drivability problems and damage to the fuel system. Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur. Vehicle damage or drivability problems may not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty if they result from the use of:

1.Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.

2.Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

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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%.

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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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.

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

Gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains harmful manganese-based fuel additives such as MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).

Kia does not recommend the use of gasoline containing MMT.

This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and affect your emission control system.

The malfunction indicator lamp on the cluster may come on.

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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.

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Introduction

Fuel Additives

Kia recommends that you use good quality gasolines treated with detergent additives such as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, which help prevent deposit formation in the engine. These gasolines will help the engine run cleaner and enhance performance of the Emission Control System. For more information on TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline, please go to the website (www.toptiergas.com)

For customers who do not use TOP Tier Detergent Gasoline regularly, and have problems starting or the engine does not run smoothly, additives that you can buy separately may be added to the gasoline. If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not available, one bottle of additive added to the fuel tank at every 12,000 km (7,500 mile) or 12 months is recommended. 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.

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Introduction

VEHICLE HANDLING

INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

VEHICLE BREAK-IN

PROCESS

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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.

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Introduction

VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

*How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

*Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/ fastened;

*How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

*How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a bet-	To read data recorded by an EDR,
ter understanding of the circum-	special equipment is required, and
stances in which crashes and	access to the vehicle or the EDR is
injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data	needed. In addition to the vehicle
are recorded by your vehicle only	manufacturer, other parties, such
if a non-trivial crash situation	as law enforcement, that have the
occurs; no data are recorded by	special equipment, can read the
the EDR under normal driving	information if they have access to
conditions and no personal data	the vehicle or the EDR.
(e.g., name, gender, age, and
crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as
law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of per-
sonally identifying data routinely
acquired during a crash investiga-
tion.

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Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Exterior overview II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 2 Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Your vehicle at a glance

EXTERIOR OVERVIEW I

■ Front

1. Hood ......................................................	4-32	5.	Outside rearview mirror	..........................4-54
2. Headlamp ..............................................	8-2	6.	Sunroof ..................................................	4-37
3. Fog light ................................................	8-2	7. Wiper blade ............................................		7-26
4. Tires and wheels ....................................	7-32	8. Windows ................................................		4-27

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Your vehicle at a glance

EXTERIOR OVERVIEW II

■ Rear

9. Door ......................................................	4-19	13. Rear wiper blade ................................	7-26
10. Fuel filler lid ........................................	4-34	14. Center high mounted stop light ..........	8-2
11. Rear combination lamp ......................	8-2	15. Rear window defroster........................	4-97
12. Tailgate (trunk) ....................................	4-24	16. Antenna ..............................................	4-130

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Your vehicle at a glance

INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Door lock/unlock button ....................		4-20
2. Outside rearview mirror control
switch ................................................		4-55
3. Central door lock switch....................		4-21
4. Power window lock button ................		4-31
5. Power window switches ....................		4-28
6. Rear parking assist system OFF
button ................................................		4-79
7. Instrument panel illumination control
switch ................................................		4-58
8. Active ECO button ............................		5-47
9. DBC button .......................................		5-39
10. ESC OFF button .............................		5-33
11.	Steering wheel tilt control ...............	4-42
12.	Steering wheel ................................	4-41
13. Fuse box .........................................		7-46
14.	Hood release lever..........................	4-32
15.	Seats.................................................	3-2
16.	Fuel filler lid release lever...............	4-34
17.	Air vents...............................	4-99, 4-110

The actual interior in the vehicle may differ from the illustration

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Your vehicle at a glance

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

1.	Lighting controls / Turn signals.........				4-86
2.	Steering wheel audio controls........				4-131
3.	Instrument cluster.............................				4-57
4. Horn .................................................					4-44
5.	Driver’s front air bag.........................				3-51
6.	Cruise controls .................................				5-43
7. Wiper/Washer switch........................					4-90
8. ENGINE START/STOP button				...........	5-8
9.	Passenger Air bag OFF indicator.....				3-50
10. Audio ............................................					4-130
11. Hazard warning flasher...........				4-84, 6-2
12.		Climate control system .......	4-98, 4-107
13.		Power outlet .................................			4-123
14. Seat heater switch
		(with air ventilation) ........................			3-12
15.		Shift lever ..............................		5-12, 5-15
16.		Passenger’s front air bag ...............			3-52
17. Glove box .....................................					4-119
18.		Accelerator pedal .............................			5-6
19. Brake pedal ....................................					5-27
20.		Parking brake pedal .......................			5-29

The actual instrument panel in the vehicle may differ from the illustration

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Your vehicle at a glance

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

■ GDI engine

1.	Engine coolant reservoir ..................	7-21
2.	Engine oil filler cap ..........................	7-18
3.	Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir ............	7-22
4.	Positive battery terminal ..................	7-29
5.	Negative battery terminal ................	7-29
6. Fuse box ..........................................		7-46
■ T-GDI engine	Air cleaner	7-24
7.
8.	Engine oil dipstick ............................	7-18
9.	Radiator cap ....................................	7-21
10. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ..		7-23

* if equipped

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

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Safety features of your vehicle

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

• Front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

• Rear seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

• Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

• Pre-tensioner seat belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

• Seat belt precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33 3

• Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

Child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

• Using a child restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 - Automatic locking mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 - Tether Anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42 - Lower anchor system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43

Air bag - advanced supplemental

restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

• How does the air bag system operate . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47

• Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49

• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50

• Occupant Detection System (ODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53

• Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

• Side impact air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62

• Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63

• SRS care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-70

• Air bag warning label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-71

Safety features of your vehicle

SEATS

Power seat *

Manual seat

Front seat

	*	(1)	Forward and backward
		(2) Seatback angle
		(3)	Seat cushion height (Driver’s
	*		seat)
		(4)	Lumbar support (Driver’s seat)*
		(5)	Seat heater (with air ventilation)*
		(6)	Headrest

2nd row seat

(7) Seatback angle and folding

(8) Headrest

(9) Armrest

(10) Seat heater*

*	* if equipped

*

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WARNING - Loose objects

Do not place anything in the driver's foot well or under the front seats. Loose objects in the driver's foot area could interfere with the operation of the foot pedals.

WARNING - Uprighting seat

Do not press the release lever on a manual seatback without holding and controlling the seatback. The seatback will spring upright possibly impacting you or other passengers.

WARNING - Driver responsibility for passengers

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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 occupant's hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt, applying great force to the unprotected abdomen.

Safety features of your vehicle

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 of your vehicle.

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Safety features of your vehicle

WARNING - Driver’s

seat

•Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control.

•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

•Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining comfortable control of the your vehicle. A distance of at least 10" from your chest to the steering wheel is recommended. Failure to do so can result in airbag inflation injuries to the driver.

WARNING - Rear seatbacks

Always lock the rear seatback before driving. Failure to do so could result in passengers or objects being thrown forward injuring vehicle occupants.

WARNING - Luggage and Cargo

Do not stack pile or stack luggage or cargo higher than the seatback in the cargo area. In an accident the cargo could strike and injury a passenger. If objects are large, heavy or must be piled, they must be secured in the cargo area.

WARNING - Cargo Area

Do not allow passengers to ride in the cargo area under any circumstance. The cargo area is solely for the purpose of transporting luggage or cargo.

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.

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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 adjusting the seat. Your hand could get caught in the seat mechanism.

•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.

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Front seat adjustment - manual

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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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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.)

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Safety features of your vehicle

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Seat height (for driver’s seat)

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

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

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

Front seat adjustment - power (if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by using the control switches located on the 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 - Unattended children

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. Children might operate features of the vehicle that could injure them.

CAUTION - Power seat adjustments

The power seating controls function by electronic motor. Excessive operation may cause damage to the electrical equipment.

CAUTION - Power Seating

Do not operate two or more power seat control switches at the same time. Doing so may damage the power seat motor or electrical components.

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.

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Safety features of your vehicle

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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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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 rear portion of the control switch up to raise or press down to lower the seat cushion. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Type A

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Type B

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Lumbar support (for driver’s seat)

The lumbar support can be adjusted by pressing the button.

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Front headrest

The driver's and front passenger's seats are equipped with a headrest for the occupant's safety and comfort.

The headrest not only provides comfort for the driver and front passenger, but also helps protect the head and neck in the event of a rear collision.

For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of an occupant's head. Generally, the center of gravity of most people's head is similar with the height of the top of their eyes.

Also, adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible. For this reason, the use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended.

WARNING - Headrest removal/adjustment

•Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in a crash.

•Do not adjust the headrest height while the vehicle is in motion. Driver may lose control of the vehicle.

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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).

Safety features of your vehicle

CAUTION

Excessive pulling or pushing may damage the headrest.

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Forward and backward adjustment (if equipped)

The headrest may be adjusted forward to several different positions by pulling the headrest foward and upward at 30 to 45 degrees.

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.

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Safety features of your vehicle

Type A

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Type B

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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.

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WARNING

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

Removal/Reinstall

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).

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Type A

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Type B

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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.

Safety features of your vehicle

WARNING

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

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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.

If there is any problem with the active headrest, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.

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Safety features of your vehicle

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Front seat heater (if equipped)

Type A

The seat heater is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. With the ignition switch in the ON position, push either of the switches to warm the driver's seat or the front passenger's seat.

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

•Each time you push the button, the temperature setting of the seat will change as follows :

OFF → HIGH(		) → LOW( )
→

• The seat heater defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition switch is turned on.

NOTICE

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

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Type B (with air ventilation, if equipped)

The temperature setting of the seat changes according to the switch position.

•If you want to warm your seat cushion, press the front portion of the switch (yellow color).

•If you want to cool your seat cushion, press the rear portion of the switch (blue color).

•Each time you press the button, the temperature setting or airflow will change as follows:

OFF → HIGH(		) → LOW( )
→

• The seat heater (with air ventilation) defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition switch is turned on.

Safety features of your vehicle

CAUTION - Seat damage

•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 heater, do not place anything on the seats that insulates against heat, such as blankets, cushions or seat covers while the seat heater is in operation.

•Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped with seat warmers. Damage to the seat warming components could occur.

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Safety features of your vehicle

WARNING - Seat warmer burns

The seat warmer may cause burns, even at low temperatures, if used over a long period of time. Never allow passengers who may not be able to take care of themselves to be exposed to the risk of seat heater burns. These include:

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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Seatback pocket (if equipped)

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 air bag sensing system.

For proper operation of the Occupant Detection System (ODS):

•Do not place any items cumulatively weighing over 1 kg (2.2 lbs) in the seatback pocket or on the front passenger seat.

•Do not hanging clothing or other articles on the front passenger seat.

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