2012 KIA Sedona headrest

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Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button
(1) while pulling 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.
Full flat seat
When the vehicle is parked, you can
place the front seat in a reclined position,
nearly flat.
1. Move the rear seat to the farthest rear-ward position.
2. Move the front seat to the farthest for- ward position.
3. Remove the headrest.
4. Recline the seatback as far as it can go to allow the rear seat passenger to
support their legs in the reclined posi-
tion.
WARNING
Make sure the headrest locks in
position after adjusting it to proper-
ly protect the occupants.
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2nd row seat
3rd row seat

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Folding the rear seatback
The rear seatbacks fold forward to pro-
vide additional cargo space and to pro-
vide access to the cargo area.
To fold the rear seat:
- 2nd row seat
1. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi-
tion. 2. Pull the seatback recliner (or strap)
and double-fold the seat forward.
3. Push down the seat backward firmly to lock the catches into the rear anchors
until an audible "click" is heard.
OVQ030211NOVQ036209NWARNING- Full flat seat
Never allow a passenger to use the
full flat seat feature while the vehi-
cle is in motion because severe
injury or death could occur in an
accident.
WARNING - Uprighting
seat
When you return the seatback to its
upright position, hold the seatback
and return it slowly. If the seatback
is returned without holding it, the
back of the seat could spring for-
ward resulting in accidental injury
from being struck by the seatback.

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4. Make sure the green mark on the rearseat cushion frame is visible and the
catches are locked in position by mov-
ing the seat forward and backward or
lifting the front portion of the seat. If the
green mark is invisible and the seat
moves, it is not locked properly. - 3rd row seat
1. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi-
tion.
2. Hold the seatback and pull out the folding strap.
3. Fold the seatback forward and down firmly until it clicks into place.
To unfold the rear seat:
1. Pull up the seatback recline lever (or strap).
2. Lift and push the seatback backward firmly until it clicks into place.
Make sure the seatback is locked in
place.
3. Return the rear safety belt to the prop- er position.Double-folding the rear seat - 2nd row seat
To fold the rear seat:
1. Lower the headrest to the lowest position.
2. Move the seat to rear-most position.
3. Double-fold the rear seat forward by pull up the seatback recline lever (or
strap).
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2nd row seat

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Stowing the rear seat
- 3rd row seat
The rear seat can be folded and stowed
in the luggage compartment to provide
additional cargo space.
To stow the rear seat:
1. Lower the headrest to the lowest posi- tion.
2. Fold the seatback by pulling out the folding strap. 3. Pull the seat by using the stowing
strap.
4. Stow the seat by pushing down firmly.
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WARNING
Make sure there is no body or object around the seat and be
careful not to injure your hands or
body under the seat or in the mov-
ing parts when stowing or rein-
stalling the seat.
Do not sit on the seat stowed with the seatback upright in the lug-
gage compartment. Sitting on the
unstable and unlocked seat could
cause serious injuries in an acci-
dent.
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Securing a child restraint seat
Tether anchor system
Child restraint hook holders are located
on the back of the rear seat cushions. 1. Route the child restraint seat strap
over the seatback.
For vehicles with adjustable headrest,
route the tether strap under the head-
rest and between the headrest posts,
otherwise route the tether strap over
the top of the seatback.
2. Connect the tether strap hook to the appropriate child restraint hook holder
and tighten to secure the seat.
WARNING- Tether strap
If the tether strap is secured incor-
rectly, the child restraint seat may not
be restrained properly in the event of
a collision. Do not mount more than
one child restraint seat to a tether
anchorage, since the anchorage can
then fail in a collision.
WARNING - Child restraintcheck
Check that the child restraint sys-
tem is secure by pushing and
pulling it in different directions.
Incorrectly fitted child restraints
may swing, twist, tip or come away
causing death or injury.
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2nd row seat
3rd row seat