2012 KIA Sedona Owner's Manual

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Headrest (rear)
The rear seat(s) is equipped with head-
rests in all the seating position for the
occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort
for the passengers, but also helps to pro-
tect the head and neck in the event of a
collision. For best protection, adjust the
headrest so its center is as high as your
ears.
Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the head-
rest, push and hold the release button (2)
on the headrest support and lower the
headrest to the desired position (3).
WARNING
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
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 should not be recom-
mended.
Do not operate vehicle with the headrests removed as injury to
the occupants may occur in the
event of an accident. Headrests
may provide protection against
neck injuries when properly
adjusted.
Do not adjust the headrest posi- tion of the driver's seat while the
vehicle is in motion.
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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.
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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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4. Pull the folding strap out of the pocket
located under the seat cushion. (2nd
row seat)
5. Lift the entire folded seat forward and tie the folded seat to the assist handle
using the strap. (2nd row seat)
To unfold the rear seat
1. Untie the strap from the assist handleand insert the strap into the pocket.
(2nd row seat)
2. Push down the seat backward firmly to lock the catches into the rear anchors
until an audible “click” is heard. 3. Make sure the green mark on the rear
seat 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.
4. Pull up the seatback recline lever (or strap).
5. Lift and push the seatback backward firmly until it clicks into place.
Make sure the seatback is locked in
place.
6. Return the rear safety belt to the prop- er position.
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Removing the rear seat- 2nd row seat
To remove a rear seat:
1. Double-fold the rear seat forward by pulling up the seatback recline lever
(or strap). 2.
2nd row seat
Pull up the catch release lever under
the front of the seat cushion while
reclining the folded seat rearward
slightly to release the front catches
from the anchors.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Only use the strap to remove the seat.
3. Remove the entire seat from the floor.
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2nd row seat
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2nd row seat
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To install the rear seat:
1. Put the front anchor strikers along the
front anchors on the floor.
2. Insert two front anchor strikers into the front anchors. 3. Lift the rear portion of the seat cushion
then push down firmly to lock the
catches into the rear anchors until an
audible “click” is heard. 4. Make sure the green mark on the rear
seat 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.
5. Pull up the seatback recline lever (or folding strap).
6. Lift and push the seatback backward firmly until it clicks into place.
Make sure the seatback is locked in
place.
7. Return the rear seat belt to the proper position.
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If the rear catches of the seat are locked
into the rear anchors (2) while the front
catches are not locked into the front
anchors (1), do the followings to release
the rear catches from the rear anchors.1. Lift the seatback (2) while pulling up
the seatback recline lever (1) and push
the seatback backward firmly until it
clicks into place. Be careful not to fold
the seat backward because the front
catches are not locked.
2. Pull out the seatback recline strap (4) while lifting up the rear portion of the
seat cushion (3).
3. Then the seatback will be folded for- ward and rear catches will be released
(5). 4. Remove the seat while lifting up the
rear portion of seat cushion (6).
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