2017 KIA Sportage headrest

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Front seat
(1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward
(2) Seatback recliner
(3) Seat adjustment, height
(4) Lumbar support* (Driver`s seat)
(5) Headrest
Rear seat
(6) Seatback angle and folding
(7) Headrest
(8) Armrest
* : if equipped
SEAT
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Lumbar support
The lumbar support can be adjusted
by pressing the lumbar support
switch on the side of the seat.
1. Press the front portion of theswitch to increase support, or the
rear portion of the switch, to
decrease support.
2. Release the switch once it reach- es the desired position.
Headrest (for front seat)
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 com-
fort for the driver and front passenger,
but also helps protect the head and
neck in the event of a rear collision.
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
the height of the top of their eyes. Also, adjust the headrest as close to
your head as possible. For this rea-
son, the use of a cushion that holds
the body away from the seatback is
not recommended.
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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 con-
trol of the vehicle.
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Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button (2) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desired
position (3).
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NOTICE
If you recline the seatback towards
the front with the headrest and seat
cushion raised, the headrest may
come in contact with the sunvisor or
other parts of the vehicle.
Removal and reinstallation
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Type B
■Type A
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CAUTION
Excessive pulling or pushing
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To remove the headrest:
1. Recline the seatback (2) with therecline 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). To reinstall the headrest :
1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the
holes while pressing the release
button (1) 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 - Headrest
Removal
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a
seat with the headrest removed.
Headrests can provide critical
neck and head support in a
crash.
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Type B
■Type A
WARNING- Headrest
Reinstallation
To reduce the risk of injury to
the head or neck, always make
sure the headrest is locked into
position and adjusted properly
after reinstalling.

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Seatback pocket
The seatback pocket is provided on
the back of the front passenger’s and
driver’s seatbacks.
Rear seat adjustment
Headrest
The rear seat is equipped with head-
rests in all the seating positions for
the occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for passengers, 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 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 heads is similar with
the height as the top of their eyes.
Also, adjust the headrest as close to
your head as possible. For this rea-
son, the use of a cushion that holds
the body away from the seatback is
not recommended.
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WARNING- Seatback
pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp
objects in the seatback pockets.
In an accident they could come
loose from the pocket and
injure vehicle occupants.
WARNING- Headrest Removal
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a
seat with the headrest removed.
Headrests can provide critical
neck and head support in a
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Adjusting the height up and down
(if equipped)
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button (2) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desired
position (3).Removal and reinstallation
(if equipped)
To remove the headrest, raise it as
far as it can go then press the
release button (1) while pulling the
headrest 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 and ensure that it locks in
position.
WARNING- Headrest
Reinstallation
To reduce the risk of injury to
the head or neck, always make
sure the headrest is locked into
position and adjusted properly
after reinstalling.
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Index
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Self-diagnosis............................................................4-117
Parking brake ................................................................8-36 Checking the parking brake ........................................8-36
Power liftgate ................................................................4-28 Closing the liftgate ....................................................4-30
Opening the liftgate ..................................................4-29
Smart Power Liftgate ..................................................4-33
Rear parking assist system ..........................................4-109 Non-operational conditions of rearparking assist system ..............................................4-110
Operation of the rear parking assist system..............4-109
Rear parking assist system precautions ....................4-111
Self-diagnosis............................................................4-112
Rearview camera..........................................................4-118
Recommended lubricants and capacities ........................9-7 Recommended SAE viscosity number ........................9-9
Road warning ..................................................................7-2 Hazard warning flasher ................................................7-2
Scheduled maintenance service ......................................8-8
Seat ........................................................................\
..........3-4 Front seat adjustment - manual ....................................3-7
Front seat adjustment - power ......................................3-9 Headrest (for front seat) ..............................................3-11
Rear seat adjustment ..................................................3-14
Seatback pocket ..........................................................3-14
Seat belts ........................................................................\
3-19 Care of seat belts ........................................................3-31
Pre-tensioner seat belt ................................................3-26
Seat belt precautions ..................................................3-29
Seat belt restraint system ............................................3-19
Smart key ......................................................................4-\
12 Battery replacement ....................................................4-17
Loss of the smart key ..................................................4-16
Record your key number ............................................4-12
Smart key function ......................................................4-12
Smart key immobilizer system ..................................4-18
Smart key precautions ................................................4-16
Special driving conditions ............................................6-86 Driving at night ..........................................................6-87
Driving in flooded areas ............................................6-89
Driving in the rain ......................................................6-88
Driving off-road ..........................................................6-89
Hazardous driving conditions ....................................6-86
Highway driving ........................................................6-89
Rocking the vehicle ....................................................6-86
Smooth cornering ........................................................6-87
Steering wheel ..............................................................4-54 Electronic power steering (EPS) ................................4-54
Heated steering wheel ................................................4-56
Horn ........................................................................\
....4-57
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