2012 KIA Optima Hybrid driver seat adjustment

Safety features of your vehicle
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Driver’s seat
(1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward
(2) Seatback recliner
(3) Seat adjustment, height
(4) Lumbar support
(5) Driver position memory system*
(6) Seat warmer switch*
(7) Headrest
Front passenger’s seat
(8) Seat adjustment, forward / backward
(9) Seatback recliner
(10) Seat warmer switch*
(11) Headrest
Rear seat
(12) Seat warmer*
(13) Headrest
(14) Armrest
* : if equipped
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Front seat adjustment
Forward and backward
To move the seat forward or backward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever upand 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.
WARNING - Seat
adjustment
Do not adjust the seat while wear- ing seat belts. Moving the seat
forward will cause strong pres-
sure 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 move-
ment of the driver's seat could
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
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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 adjust-
ed 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.
Forward and backward adjustment
The headrest may be adjusted forward to
4 different positions by pulling the head-
rest forward to the desired detent. To
adjust the headrest to it’s furthest back-
wards 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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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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Neck restraints, see headrest ··················\
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Occupant Detection System··················\
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Odometer ··················\
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Oil (Engine) ··················\
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Outside rearview mirror··················\
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Overheats ··················\
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Owner maintenance ··················\
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Panorama sunroof ··················\
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Parking brake ··················\
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Parking brake inspect··················\
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Passenger's front air bag ··················\
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Power brakes ··················\
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Power outlet ··················\
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Power window lock button ··················\
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Pre-tensioner seat belt··················\
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Push starting··················\
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Rear view camera ··················\
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Recommended cold tire inflation pressures ··················\
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Recommended lubricants and capacities ··················\
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Recommended SAE viscosity number ··················\
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Road warning ··················\
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Rocking the vehicle ··················\
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Scheduled maintenance service ··················\
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Normal maintenance schedule··················\
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Seat belt warning ··················\
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Seat belts ··················\
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3-16 Driver's 3-point system with evergency locking retractor ··················\
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Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system with combination locking retractor ··················\
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Hight adjustment ··················\
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Pre-tensioner seat belt ··················\
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Seat belt warning ··················\
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Seat belts hight adjustment ··················\
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Seat warmer ··················\
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Seatback pocket ··················\
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