2008 KIA Sportage driver seat adjustment

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Driver’s seat
➀Seat adjustment, forward /
backward (see page 3- 21)
➁ Seatback recliner(see page 3- 21)
➂Seat adjustment, height
(see page 3- 22)
➃Seat heater switch*(see page 3- 22)
➄Headrest adjustment
(see page 3- 23)
Front passenger seat
➅
Seat adjustment, forward /
backward (see page 3- 21)
➆Seatback recliner(see page 3- 21)
➇Seat heater switch*
(see page 3- 22)
➈ Headrest adjustment
(see page 3- 23)
Rear seat
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Armrest (see page 3- 29)
Headrest adjustment
(see page 3- 30)
Split folding rear seat
(see page 3- 27)
* if equipped
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Front headrest adjustment
Adjusting the height up and down
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for the driver and passengers,
but also helps to protect the head
and neck in the event of a collision.
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (
➀). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button (
➁) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desired
position (
➂). For best protection,
adjust the headrest so its center is as
high as your ears. Also adjust the
headrest so its distance from the
head is as wide as your fist.Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as far
as it can go then press the release
lever (
➀) while pulling upward (➁).
Full flat seat (if equipped)
When the vehicle is parked, you can
place the front seat in a reclined
position, nearly flat.
1. Remove the headrest.
2. Move the front seat to the farthest
forward position.
3. Recline the seatback as far as it
can go to allow the rear seat pas-
senger to support their legs in the
reclined position.
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WARNING-Headrest
positioning
To reduce the risk of head and
neck injuries, each occupant
headrest must be properly
adjusted.Do not drive the vehi-
cle with the headrest removed
or improperly positioned.
Do not adjust the driver's head-
rest while driving, or else loss of
control and an accident is pos-
sible.
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Load limiter
When the pre-tentioner activates, if
the system senses excessive seat
belt tension on the driver or passen-
ger’s seat belt, the load limiter inside
the pre-tensioner will release some
of the pressure on the affected seat
belt.
CAUTION - Airbag/Pre-
tensioner dust
When the airbags and pre-ten-
sioners are activated, a loud
noise may be heard and fine
dust, which may appear to be
smoke, may be visible in the
passenger compartment.This
dust is not toxic.The dust may
cause skin irritation and should
not be breathed for prolonged
periods.Ventilate the vehicle
after impact and wash your
hands and face thoroughly after
an accident.
WARNING- Airbag/pre-
tensioner warning light
If the SRS airbag warning light
does not illuminate when the
ignition key is turned to “ON”,or
if it remains illuminated after
approximately 6 seconds, or if it
illuminates while the vehicle is
being driven, please have an
authorized Kia dealer inspect
the pre-tensioner and airbag
system as soon as po
ssible.
WARNING- Safety belt
adjustment
To obtain maximum benefit from
a pre-tensioner seat belt:
• The safety belt must be worn
correctly.
• The safety belt must be
adjusted to the correct posi-
tion.