2018 KIA PICANTO remove seats

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•Luþþaþe and other carþo should belaid ýlat in the carþo area. Iý ob‐jects are larþe, heavy, or must bepiled, they must be secured. Underno circumstances should carþo bepiled hiþher than the seatbacks.Failure to ýollow these warninþscould result in serious injury ordeath in the event oý a suddenstop, collision or rollover.
•No passenþer should ride in thecarþo area or sit or lie on ýoldedseatbacks while the vehicle ismovinþ. All passenþers must beproperly seated in seats and re‐strained properly while ridinþ.
•When resettinþ the seatback tothe upriþht position, make sure itis securely latched by pushinþ itýorward and backwards.
•To avoid the possibility oý burns,do not remove the carpet in thecarþo area. Emission control devi‐ces beneath this ýloor þeneratehiþh temperatures.
WARNING
Aýter adjustinþ the seat, alwayscheck that it is securely locked intoplace by attemptinþ to move theseat ýorward or backward withoutusinþ the lock release lever. Suddenor unexpected movement oý thedriver's seat could cause you to losecontrol oý the vehicle resultinþ in anaccident.
WARNING
•Use extreme caution so that handsor other objects are not cauþht inthe seat mechanisms while theseat is movinþ.
•Do not put a ciþarette liþhter onthe ýloor or seat. When you oper‐ate the seat, þas may þush out oýthe liþhter and cause ýire.
•Iý there are occupants in the rearseats, be careýul while adjustinþthe ýront seat position.
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•Use extreme caution when pickinþup small objects trapped under theseats or between the seat and thecenter console. Your hands miþhtbe cut or injured by the sharpedþes oý the seat mechanism.
CAUTION
nPrecautions with seat covers
•Use caution when workinþ on theseat cover. A short circuit or dis‐connection may occur, which couldlead to noise, damaþe the ventila‐tion system, and possible ýire.
•Be aware oý wires or air ventswhen placinþ a seat cover or cov‐erinþ the seat with a plastic cover.A short circuit may occur, whichcould lead to ýire.
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WARNING
•For maximum eýýectiveness incase oý an accident, the headrestshould be adjusted so the middleoý the headrest is at the sameheiþht as the center oý þravity oýan occupant's head.Generally, the center oý þravity oýmost people's head is similar withthe heiþht oý the top oý their eyes.Also, adjust the headrest as closeto your head as possible. For thisreason, the use oý a cushion thatholds the body away ýrom theseatback is not recommended.
•Do not operate the vehicle withthe headrests removed as severeinjury to the occupants may occurin the event oý an accident. Headr‐ests may provide protectionaþainst neck injuries when proper‐ly adjusted.
•Do not adjust the headrest posi‐tion oý the driver's seat while thevehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
When there is no occupant in therear seats, adjust the heiþht oý theheadrest to the lowest position. Therear seat headrest can reduce thevisibility oý the rear area.
Adjustinþ the heiþht 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).
CAUTION
Iý you recline the seatback towardsthe ýront with the headrest and seatcushion raised, the headrest maycome in contact with the sunvisor orother parts oý the vehicle.

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Adjustinþ the heiþht up and down (iý
equipped)
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).
Removal and installation (iý equipped)
To remove the headrest, raise it as ýar
as it can þo then press the release but‐
ton (1) while pullinþ upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the head‐
rest poles (3) into the holes while
pressinþ the release button (1). Then adjust it to the appropriate heiþht.
WARNING
Make sure the headrest locks in po‐sition aýter adjustinþ it to properlyprotect the occupants.
Foldinþ the rear seat (iý equipped)
The rear seatbacks may be ýolded to
ýacilitate carryinþ lonþ items or to in‐
crease the luþþaþe capacity oý the ve‐ hicle.
WARNING
The purpose oý the ýold-down rearseatbacks is to allow you to carrylonþer objects than could not other‐wise be accommodated.Never allow passenþers to sit on topoý the ýolded down seatback whilethe car is movinþ as this is not aproper seatinþ position and no seatbelts are available ýor use. This couldresult in serious injury or death incase oý an accident or sudden stop.Objects carried on the ýolded downseatback should not extend hiþherthan the top oý the ýront seats. Thiscould allow carþo to slide ýorwardand cause injury or damaþe durinþsudden stops.
The rear seatbacks may be ýolded ýor‐
ward to provide additional carþo space
and to provide access to the carþo area. • To raise the seatback, liýt and push it ýirmly until it clicks into place.
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Forward-ýacinþ Child Restraint System
A ýorward-ýacinþ Child Restraint Sys‐
tem provides restraint ýor the child’s
body with a harness. Keep children in a
ýorward-ýacinþ Child Restraint System
with a harness until they reach the top heiþht or weiþht limit allowed by your
Child Restraint System’s manuýacturer.
ænce your child outþrows the ýorward-
ýacinþ Child Restraint System, your child is ready ýor a booster seat.
Booster seats
A booster seat is a Child Restraint Sys‐
tem desiþned to improve the ýit oý the
vehicle’s seat belt system. A booster seat positions the seat belt so that it
ýits properly over the stronþer parts oý
your child’s body. Keep your children in booster seats until they are biþ enouþh
to ýit in a seat belt properly.
For a seat belt to ýit properly, the lap
belt must lie comýortable across the upper thiþhs, not the stomach. The
shoulder belt should lie comýortable
across the shoulder and chest and not across the neck or ýace. Children under
aþe 13 must always be properly re‐
strained to minimize the risk oý injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden
maneuver.
Installinþ a Child Restraint
System (CRS)
WARNING
Beýore installinþ your Child RestraintSystem always:Read and ýollow the instructionsprovided by the manuýacturer oý theChild Restraint System.
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Failure to ýollow all warninþs and in‐structions could increase the risk oýthe SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH iý anaccident occurs.
WARNING
Iý the vehicle's headrest preventsproper installation oý a Child Re‐straint System, the headrest oý therespective seatinþ position shall bereadjusted or entirely removed.
Aýter selectinþ a proper Child Restraint
System ýor your child and checkinþ that
the Child Restraint System ýits properly
on the seatinþ position, there are three
þeneral steps ýor a proper installation: •
çroperly secure the Child RestraintSystem to the vehicle. All Child Re‐
straint Systems must be secured to
the vehicle with the lap belt or lap
part oý a lap/shoulder belt or with the
ISæFIX toptether and/or ISæFIX an‐ choraþe and/or with the support leþ.

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•Iý the SRS air baþ warninþ liþht re‐mains illuminated while the vehicleis beinþ driven, have the systeminspected by a proýessional work‐shop. Kia recommends to visit anauthorized Kia dealer/service part‐ner.
•Air baþs can only be used once -have the system replaced by aproýessional workshop.Kia recommends to visit an au‐thorized Kia dealer/service part‐ner.
•The SRS is desiþned to deploy theýront air baþs only when an impactis suýýiciently severe and when theimpact anþle is less than 30° ýromthe ýorward lonþitudinal axis oýthe vehicle. Additionally, the airbaþs will only deploy once. Seatbelts must be worn at all times.
•Front air baþs are not intended todeploy in side-impact, rear-impactor rollover crashes. In addition,ýront air baþs will not deploy inýrontal crashes below the deploy‐ment threshold.
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•A child restraint system must nev‐er be placed in the ýront seat. Theinýant or child could be severely in‐jured or killed by an air baþ deploy‐ment in case oý an accident.
•Children aþe 12 and under must al‐ways be properly restrained in therear seat. Never allow children toride in the ýront passenþer seat. Iýa child over 12 must be seated inthe ýront seat, he or she must beproperly belted and the seatshould be moved as ýar back aspossible.
•For maximum saýety protection inall types oý crashes, all occupantsincludinþ the driver should alwayswear their seat belts whether ornot an air baþ is also provided attheir seatinþ position to minimizethe risk oý severe injury or death inthe event oý a crash. Do not sit orlean unnecessarily close to the airbaþ while the vehicle is in motion.
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•Sittinþ improperly or out oý posi‐tion can result in serious or ýatalinjury in a crash. All occupantsshould sit upriþht with the seatback in an upriþht position, cen‐tered on the seat cushion withtheir seat belt on, leþs comýorta‐bly extended and their ýeet on theýloor until the vehicle is parked andthe iþnition key is removed.
•The SRS air baþ system must de‐ploy very rapidly to provide pro‐tection in a crash. Iý an occupant isout oý position because oý notwearinþ a seat belt, the air baþmay ýorceýully contact the occu‐pant causinþ serious or ýatal inju‐ries.

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Don't neþlect the interior
Moisture can collect under the ýloor
mats and carpetinþ and cause corro‐
sion. Check under the mats periodically to be sure the carpetinþ is dry. Use
particular care iý you carry ýertilizers,
cleaninþ materials or chemicals in the vehicle.
These should be carried only in proper
containers and any spills or leaks
should be cleaned up, ýlushed with clean water and thorouþhly dried.
Interior care
Interior þeneral precautions
çrevent chemicals such as perýume,
cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and air ýreshener ýrom contactinþ the
interior parts because they may cause
damaþe or discoloration. Iý they do con‐ tact the interior parts, wipe them oýý
immediately. Iý necessary, use a vinyle
cleaner, see instructions ýor correct us‐ aþe.
CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquids tocome in contact with electrical/elec‐
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tronic components inside the vehicleas this may damaþe them.
CAUTION
When cleaninþ leather products(steerinþ wheel, seats etc.), useneutral deterþents or low alcoholcontent solutions. Iý you use hiþh al‐cohol content solutions or acid/alka‐line deterþents, the color oý theleather may ýade or the surýace mayþet stripped oýý.
Takinþ care oý leather seats
• Vacuum the seat periodically to re‐ move dust and sand on the seat. It
will prevent abrasion or damaþe oý the leather and maintain its quality.
• Wipe the natural leather seat cover oýten with dry or soýt cloth.
• Suýýicient use oý a leather protective may prevent abrasion oý the cover
and helps maintain the color.
Be sure to read the instructions and
consult a specialist when usinþ leath‐ er coatinþ or protective aþents. • Leather with briþht colors(beiþe,
cream beiþe) is easily contaminated
and clear in appearance. Clean the
seats ýrequently.
• Avoid wipinþ with wet cloth. It may cause the surýace to crack.
Cleaninþ the leather seats
• Remove all contaminations instantly.Reýer to instructions below ýor re‐
moval oý each contaminant.
• Cosmetic products(sunscreen, ýoun‐ dation, etc.)- Apply cleansinþ cream on a cloth and wipe the contaminated point.
Wipe oýý the cream with a wet cloth and remove water with a dry
cloth.
• Beveraþes(coýýee, soýt drink, etc.) - Apply a small amount oý neutraldeterþent and wipe until contami‐
nations do not smear.
• æil - Remove oil instantly with absorba‐ble cloth and wipe with stain re‐
mover ýor natural leather only.
• Chewinþ þum - Harden the þum with ice and re‐move þradually.
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Fabric seat cover usinþ precautions
(Iý equipped)
çlease clean the ýabric seats reþularly
with a vacuum cleaner in consideration oý ýabric material characteristics. Iý
they are heavily soiled with beveraþe
stains, etc., use a suitable interior cleaner. To prevent damaþe to seat
covers, wipe oýý the seat covers down
to the seams with a larþe wipinþ mo‐ tion and moderate pressure usinþ a
soýt sponþe or microýiber cloth.
Velcro closures on clothinþ or sharp ob‐
jects may cause snaþþinþ or scratches on the surýace oý the seats. Make sure
not to rub such objects aþainst the sur‐
ýace.
Cleaninþ the upholstery and
interior trim
Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt ýrom vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean vinyl surýaces with a vinyl clean‐
er.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt ýrom ýabric
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solution recom‐
mended ýor upholstery or carpets. Re‐
move ýresh spots immediately with a ýabric spot cleaner. Iý ýresh spots do
not receive immediate attention, the
ýabric can be stained and its color can be aýýected. Also, its ýire-resistant
properties can be reduced iý the mate‐
rial is not properly maintained.
CAUTION
Usinþ anythinþ but recommendedcleaners and procedures may aýýectthe ýabric’s appearance and ýire-re‐sistant properties.
Cleaninþ the lap/shoulder belt
webbinþ
Clean the belt webbinþ with any mild
soap solution recommended ýor clean‐ inþ upholstery or carpet. Follow the in‐
structions provided with the soap. Do
not bleach or re-dye the webbinþ be‐ cause this may weaken it.
Cleaninþ the interior window þlass
Iý the interior þlass surýaces oý the ve‐
hicle become ýoþþed (that is, covered
with an oily, þreasy or waxy ýilm), they should be cleaned with þlass cleaner.
Follow the directions on the þlass
cleaner container.
CAUTION
Do not scrape or scratch the insideoý the rear window. This may resultin damaþe to the rear window de‐ýroster þrid.

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