2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID headrest

Seats............................................................................................4-02Front seat adjustment - manual....................................... 4-05
Front seat adjustment - power ........................................ 4-06
Driver position memory system ....................................... 4-08
Headrest (for front seat).....................................................4-09
Seatback pocket.................................................................... 4-12
Rear seat adjustment.......................................................... 4-12
Seat belts....................................................................................4-18 Seat belt restraint system.................................................. 4-18
Pre-tensioner seat belt....................................................... 4-23
Seat belt precautions........................................................... 4-26
Care of seat belts.................................................................. 4-28
Child Restraint System (CRS).................................................. 4-30 Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS)......................... 4-30
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)......................... 4-32ISOFIX anchorage and top-tether anchorage
(ISOFIX anchorage system) for children............................4-33
Air bag - Supplemental Restraint System .......................... 4-43 How does the air bag system operate.............................. 4-44
Air bag warning light............................................................ 4-47
SRS components and functions.......................................... 4-48
Driver's and passenger's front air bag.............................. 4-51
Side air bag............................................................................. 4-56
Curtain air bag....................................................................... 4-58
SRS Care................................................................................. 4-65
Additional safety precautions............................................. 4-65Adding equipment to or modifying your air bag-
equipped vehicle.................................................................... 4-66
Air bag warning label............................................................ 4-67
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SEATS
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Driver’s seat
1. Forward and backward
2. Seatback angle
3. Seat cushion height4. Lumbar support *
5. Driver position memory system *
6. Headrest
Front passenger’s seat
7. Forward and backward
8. Seatback angle
9. Seat cushion height
10. Lumbar support *
11. Headrest
Rear seat
12. Armrest 13. Ski pass-through *
14. Headrest15. Seatback folding lever *
* : if equipped
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WARNING
•For maximum effectiveness incase of an accident, the headrestshould be adjusted so the middleof the headrest is at the sameheight of the center of gravity ofan occupant's head. Generally, thecenter of gravity of most people'shead is similar with the height ofthe top of their eyes. Also, adjustthe headrest as close to your headas possible. For this reason, theuse of a cushion that holds thebody away from the seatback isnot recommended.
•Do not operate the vehicle withthe headrests removed. Severe in‐jury to the occupants may occur inthe event of an accident. Headr‐ests may provide protectionagainst neck injuries when proper‐ly adjusted.
•Do not adjust the headrest posi‐tion of the driver’s seat while thevehicle is in motion.
Adjusting the height up and down
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To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the head‐ rest, push and hold the release button
(2) and lower the headrest to the de‐
sired position (3).
Forward and backward adjustment
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The headrest may be adjusted forward
to 4 different positions by pulling the headrest forward to the desired de‐
tent.
To adjust the headrest to its furthest
backwards position,
Pull the headrest 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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CAUTION
If you recline the seatback towardsthe front with the headrest and seatcushion raised, the headrest maycome in contact with the sunvisor orother parts of the vehicle.
Removal/Reinstall
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To remove the headrest:1. Recline the seatback (2) with the recline lever or switch (1). 2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.
3. Press the headrest release button
(3) while pulling the headrest up
(4).
WARNING
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a seatwith the headrest removed.

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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 seatback(4) with the
recline lever or switch (3).
3. Adjust the headrest to the appro‐ priate height.
WARNING
Always make sure the headrestlocks into position after reinstallingand adjusting it properly.
Seatback pocket
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The seatback pocket is provided on the
back of the front passenger’s and driv‐ er’s seatbacks.
WARNING
nSeatback pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp objects inthe seatback pockets. In an accidentthey could come loose from thepocket and injure vehicle occupants.
Rear seat adjustment
Headrest (if equipped)
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The rear seat is equipped with headr‐
ests for the occupant's safety and comfort.
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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 accident, the headrestshould be adjusted so the middleof the headrest is at the sameheight of the center of gravity ofan occupant's head. Generally, thecenter of gravity of most people'shead is similar with the height ofthe top of their eyes. Also adjustthe headrest as close to your headas possible. For this reason, theuse of a cushion that holds thebody away from the seatback isnot recommended.
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•Do not operate the vehicle withthe headrests removed. Severe in‐jury to an occupant may occur inthe event of an accident. Headr‐ests may provide protectionagainst severe neck injuries whenproperly adjusted.
Adjusting the height up and down
(if equipped)
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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).
CAUTION
When there is no occupant in therear seats, adjust the height of theheadrest to the lowest position. The
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rear seat headrest can reduce thevisibility of the rear area.
Removal and installation (if equipped)
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To remove the headrest, raise it as far
as it can go then press the release but‐ ton (1) while pulling upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the head‐
rest poles (3) into the holes while
pressing the release button (1). Then
adjust it to the appropriate height.
WARNING
Make sure the headrest locks in po‐sition after adjusting it to properlyprotect the occupants.
Armrest
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To use the armrest, pull it forward
from the seatback.
Folding the rear seat (if equipped)
The rear seatbacks may be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to in‐ crease the luggage capacity of the ve‐
hicle.
WARNING
The purpose of the fold-down rearseatbacks is to allow you to carrylonger objects than could not other‐wise be accommodated.Never allow passengers to sit on topof the folded down seatback whilethe car is moving as this is not aproper seating position and no seatbelts are available for use. This couldresult in serious injury or death incase of an accident or sudden stop.Objects carried on the folded downseatback should not extend higherthan the top of the front seats. Thiscould allow cargo to slide forwardand cause injury or damage duringsudden stops.
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•Do not put objects on the left sideof rear seat. This could block thebattery cooling duct causing bat‐tery degradation.
To fold down the rear seatback (for Hy‐brid, if equipped):
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1. Make sure the rear seat belt web‐
bing is in the guide to prevent the
seat belt from being damaged.
2. Set the front seatback to the up‐ right position and if necessary, slide the front seat forward.
3. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest position.

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