KIA Sportage 2018 Owners Manual

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

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

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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.

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Foreword

Introduction

Your vehicle at a glance

Safety features of your vehicle

Features of your vehicle

Audio system

Driving your vehicle

What to do in an emergency

Maintenance

Specifications & Consumer information

Index

table of contents

Introduction

How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

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

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

• Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

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

Vehicle handling instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

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

Vehicle data collection and event data recorders . 1-7

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 information in your manual.

Sections:This manual has 9 sections plus an index. Each section begins with a brief list of contents so you can tell at a glance if that section has the information you want.

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

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NOTICE

A NOTICE indicates interesting or helpful information is being provided.

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. (Do not use methanol blended fuels.)

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

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 one time, otherwise the Check Engine

light will illuminate.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

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

FUEL REQUIREMENTS

Introduction

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 15% 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, engine control system and emission control system.

Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if drivability problems occur.

Vehicle damage or drivability problems may not be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty if they result from the use of:

1. Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.

2. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

3.Gasohol containing more than 15% ethanol.

"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 15%.

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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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NOTICE

Never use any fuel containing methanol. Discontinue use of any methanol containing product which may inhibit proper drivability.

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, especially in the event of an accident.

Introduction

Other fuels

Using fuels that contain Silicone (Si), MMT (Manganese, Mn), Ferrocene (Fe), and Other metalic additives, may cause vehicle and engine damage or cause misfiring, poor acceleration, engine stalling, catalyst melting, clogging, abnormal corrosion, life cycle reduction, etc.

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

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NOTICE

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

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 perf ormance and produce vapor lock or hard starting.

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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.

Do not use methanol

Fuels containing methanol (wood alcohol) should not be used in your vehicle.This type of fuel can reduce vehicle performance and damage components of the fuel system, engine control system and emission control system.

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 should be added to the fuel tank at every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or every engine oil change is recommended.Additives are available from your authorized Kia dealer along with information on how to use them. Do not mix other additives.

Operation in foreign countries

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

• Observe all regulations regarding registration and insurance.

• Determine that acceptable fuel is available.

Introduction

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 chapter 6 of this manual.

No special break-in period is needed. By following a f e w 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.

VEHICLE BREAK-IN PROCESS

VEHICLE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

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 better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name , gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.

To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

VEHICLE DATA COLLECTION AND EVENT DATA RECORDERS

Your vehicle at a glance

Exterior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-3

Interior overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Your vehicle at a glance

EXTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Hood......................................................4-43

2. Head lamp (Features of your vehicle)...4-119

Head lamp (Maintenance).....................8-82

3. Front fog lamp

(Features of your vehicle).....................4-124

Front fog lamp (Maintenance) ...............8-82

4.Wheel and tire................................8-48, 9-4

5. Outside rear view mirror.........................4-65

6. Panorama sunroof.................................4-48

7. Front windshield wiper blades

(Features of your vehicle)....................4-126

Front windshield wiper blades

(Maintenance) .......................................8-43

8.Windows................................................4-38

9. Parking assist system .........................4-113

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■ Front view

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Your vehicle at a glance

1. Door locks .............................................4-22

2. Fuel filler lid...........................................4-45

3. Rear combination lamp (Maintenance) ..8-83

4. High mounted stop lamp (Maintenance)...8-83

5. Liftgate .........................................4-26, 4-28

6. Antenna...................................................5-2

7. Rear view camera ................................4-118

8. Parking assist system (Rear)...4-109, 4-113

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■ Rear view

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Your vehicle at a glance

INTERIOR OVERVIEW

1. Inside door handle...................................4-23

2. Power window switch...............................4-38

3. Central door lock switch ..........................4-24

4. Power window lock button .......................4-41

5. Outside rear view mirror control...............4-66

6. Outside rear view mirror folding ...............4-67

7. Instrument panel illumination control ......4-70

8. BSD On/Off button...................................6-73

9. LDWS On/Off button................................6-80

10. ESC off button .......................................6-44

11. Power liftgate open/close button...........4-28

12. Steering wheel.......................................4-54

13.Tilt and telescopic steer ing control

lever........................................................4-55

14. Inner fuse panel.....................................8-64

15. Brake pedal............................................6-28

16. Parking brake pedal...............................6-30

17. Hood release lever.................................4-43

18. Seat..........................................................3-4

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Your vehicle at a glance

INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW

1. Steering wheel audio controls...............5-2

2. Driver`s front air bag ...........................3-58

3. Horn.....................................................4-57

4. Instrument cluster................................4-69

5.Wiper and washer control lever.........4-126

6. Ignition switch........................................6-6

Engine start/stop button ........................6-9

7. Cruise control ......................................6-66

8. Audio .....................................................5-7

9. Hazard warning flasher .........................7-2

10. Manual climate control system........4-135

Automatic climate control system....4-145

11. Shift lever A/T....................................6-13

12. Seat warmer....................................4-166

Air ventilation seat...........................4-167

13. Heated steering wheel button ...........4-56

14. Smar t phone wireless charger ........4-170

15. Drive mode button.............................6-70

16. AWD Lock button...............................6-20

17. DBC button........................................6-62

18. Electronic parking brake (EPB) switch..6-31

19. Auto Hold On/Off button....................6-38

20. Parking assist system On/Off button...4-113

21. Center console storage box ............4-162

22. USB charger....................................4-169

23. Power outlet.....................................4-168

24. Glove box ........................................4-162

25. Passenger’s front air bag ..................3-58

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Your vehicle at a glance

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

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THETA 2.4 GDI

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THETA 2.0 T-GDI

1. Engine coolant reser voir...................8-32

2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................8-30

3. Brake fluid reservoir..........................8-35

4. Air cleaner .........................................8-38

5. Fuse box...........................................8-66

6. Negative battery ter minal ..................8-45

7. Positive battery terminal ...................8-45

8. Engine oil dipstick.............................8-29

9.Windshield washer fluid reservoir.....8-36

Safety features of your vehicle

Important safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

• Always wear your seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

• Restrain all children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

• Air bag hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

• Driver distraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

• Control your speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

• Keep your vehicle in safe condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

• Front seat adjustment - manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

• Front seat adjustment - power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

• Headrest (for front seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

• Seatback pocket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

• Rear seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

• Seat belt restraint system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

• Pre-tensioner seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

• Seat belt precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

• Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Child restraint system (CRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

• Children Always in the Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

• Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS) . . . . . . . . 3-33

• Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS). . . . . . . . 3-36

Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43

• How does the air bag system operate? . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44

• Air bag warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

• SRS components and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47

• Occupant Detection System (ODS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50

• Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

• Side air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60

• Curtain air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61

• Inflation and non-inflation conditions of

the air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63

• SRS Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68

• Adding equipment to or modifying your

air bag-equipped vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69

• Air bag warning label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-69

Safety features of your vehicle

You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section, and throughout this manual.The safety precautions in this section are among the most important.

Always wear your seat belt

A seat belt is your best protection in all types of accidents. Air bags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with air bags, ALWAYS make sure you and your passengers wear your seat belts, and wear them properly.

Restrain all children

All children under age 13 should ride in your vehicle properly restrained in a rear seat, not the front seat.Inf ants and small children should be restrained in an appropriate child restraint. Larger children should use a booster seat with the lap/shoulder belt until they can use the seat belt properly without a booster seat.

Air bag hazards

While air bags can save lives, they can also cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or who are not properly restrained. Infants, young children, and shorter adults are at the greatest risk of being injured by an inflating air bag. Follow all instructions and warnings in this manual.

Driver distraction

Driver distraction presents a serious and potentially deadly danger, especially for inexperienced drivers. Safety should be the first concern when behind the wheel and drivers need to be aware of the wide array of potential distractions, such as drowsiness, reaching for objects, eating, personal grooming, other passengers, and using cellular phones.

Drivers can become distracted when they take their eyes and attention off the road or their hands off the wheel to focus on activities other than driving.To reduce your risk of distraction or getting into an accident:

• ALWAYS set up your mobile devices (i.e., MP3 players, phones, navigation units, etc.) when your vehicle is parked or safely stopped.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety features of your vehicle

• ONLY use your mobile device when allowed by laws and when conditions permit safe use.NEVER text or email while driving. Most countries have laws prohibiting drivers from texting. Some countries and cities also prohibit drivers from using handheld phones.

• NEVER let the use of a mobile device distract you from driving. You have a responsibility to your passengers and others on the road to always drive safely, with your hands on the wheel as well as your eyes and attention on the road.

Control your speed

Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed, the greater the risk, but serious injuries can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.

Keep your vehicle in safe condition

Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance.

Safety features of your vehicle

Front seat

(1) Seat adjustment, forward /

backward

(2)

Seatback recliner

(3)

Seat adjustment, height (4) Lumbar support* (Driver`s seat) (5)

Headrest

Rear seat

(6) Seatback angle and folding (7) Headrest (8) Armrest

* : if equipped

SEAT

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Safety features of your vehicle

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 - 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.

W ARNING - Driver respon-

sibility for passengers

The driver must advise the passengers 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.

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WARNING - Seat cushion

Occupants should never sit on aftermarket seat cushions or sitting 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 the 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 250 mm (10 in) from your chest to the steering wheel is recommended. Failure to do so can result in air bag inflation injuries to the driver.

Safety features of your vehicle

Feature of Seat Leather

• Leather is made from the outer skin of an animal, which goes through a special process to be available for use. Since it is a natural substance, each part differs in thickness or density.

Wrinkles may appear as a natural result of stretching and shrinking depending on the temperature and humidity.

• The seat is made of stretchable fabric to improve comfort.

WARNING - Unexpected

Seat Movement

After adjusting a manual seat, always check that it is loc ked b y shifting your weight to the front and back. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver's seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

W ARNING - 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 - 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 - Small

Objects

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

Safety features of your vehicle

• The parts contacting the body are curved and the side supporting area is high which provides driving comfort and stability.

• Wrinkles may appear naturally from usage. It is not a fault of the product.

Front seat adjustment - manual

Forward and backward

T o mo ve the seat f orward 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.

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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CAUTION

• Wrinkles or abrasions which appear naturally from usage are not covered by warranty.

• Belts with metallic accessories, zippers or keys inside the back pocket may damage the seat fabric.

• Make sure not to wet the seat. It may change the nature of natural leather.

• Jeans or clothes which could bleach may contaminate the surface of the seat covering fabric.

Safety features of your vehicle

Reclining seatback

Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the protections of your restraint system (seat belts and/or air bags) is greatly reduced by reclining your seatback.

Seat belts must be snug against your hips and chest to work properly. When the seatback is reclined, the shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be snug against your chest. Instead, it will be in front of you.During an accident, you could be thrown into the seat belt, causing neck or other injuries.

The more the seatback is reclined, the greater chance the passenger’s hips will slide under the lap belt or the passenger’s neck will strike the shoulder belt.

Seat height

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

• T o lo wer the seat cushion, push the lever down several times.

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

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WARNING

NEVER ride with a reclined seatback when the vehicle is moving. Riding with a reclined seatback increases your chance of serious or fatal injuries in the event of a collision or sudden stop.

WARNING - Seating

Position

To reduce the risk of injury in a crash, both drivers and passengers should always sit as far back as possible in the upright position with the seatbelt properly secured.

Safety features of your vehicle

Lumbar support (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 decrease 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.

When in operation, the power seatconsumes a large amount of electrical power. To prevent unnecessary system drain, don’t adjust the power seat longer than necessary while the engine is not running.

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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.

WARNING - Unattended

children

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

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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.

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

Pull the front portion of the control switch up to raise or press down to lower the front part of the seat cushion. Pull the rear por tion 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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Lumbar support

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 decrease support.

2. Release the switch once it reaches the desired position.

Headrest (for front seat)

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

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.

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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).

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NOTICE

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.

Removal and reinstallation

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CAUTION

Excessive pulling or pushing may damage the headrest.

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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).

To reinstall the headrest :

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

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

3. Adjust the headrest to the appropriate height.

WARNING - Headrest

Removal

NEVER allow anyone to ride in a seat with the headrest removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in a crash.

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■ Type B

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WARNING - Headrest

Reinstallation

To reduce the risk of injury to the head or neck, always make sure the headrest is locked into position and adjusted properly after reinstalling.

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Seatback pocket

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

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 heads is similar with the height as the top of their eyes.

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

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WARNING - Seatback

pockets

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

WARNING - Headrest

Removal

NEVER allow anyone to ride in a seat with the headrest removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in a crash.

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