2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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To reinstall the headrest:1. Put  the  headrest  poles  (2)  into  the holes  while  pressing  the  release
button or switch (1). 2. Recline  the  seatba

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KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017  Owners Manual The headrest not only provides comfort 
for  passengers,  but  also  helps  to  pro‐
tect  the  head  and  neck  in  the  event  of a collision.
WARNING
  
•For maximum effectiveness incase of an

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KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017  Owners Manual (Continued)
rear seat headrest can reduce thevisibility of the rear area.
Removal and installation (if equipped)
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as it can go then p

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•Do not put objects in the centerlower part of rear seats. This couldblock the battery cooling ductcausing battery degradation.
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4. Pull  out  the  seatback  locking  knob(1)  in  the  trunk,  then  fold  the  seat
toward the front of the vehicle. 5. To  use  the  rear  seat,  lift  and  pull
the  seatback  b

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KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017  Owners Manual CAUTION
nRear seat belts
When returning the rear seatbacksto the upright position, remember toreturn the rear shoulder belts totheir proper position.
WARNING
nCargo
Cargo should always be secured topr

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KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017  Owners Manual SEAT BELTS
Seat belt restraint system
WARNING
•For maximum restraint systemprotection, the seat belts must al‐ways be used whenever the vehi‐cle is moving.
•Seat belts are most effective whens

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KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017  Owners Manual WARNING
•No modifications or additionsshould be made by the user whichwill either prevent the seat beltadjusting devices from operatingto remove slack, or prevent theseat belt assembly from being ad