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Front seat adjustment for power seat (if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by using the control switches located on the outside of the seat cushion.

Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so you can easily control the steering wheel, pedals and switches on the instrument panel.

WARNING

Unattended children

Never leave children unattended in a vehicle. Children might operate features of the vehicle that could injure them.

CAUTION

Power seating adjustments

  • The power seating controls function by electronic motor. Excessive operation may cause damage to the electrical equipment.

  • Do not operate two or more power seat control switches at the same time. Doing so may damage the power seat motor or electrical components.

Moving forward and backward

To move the seat forward or backward:

1
Push the control switch forward or backward to move the seat to the desired position.
2
Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

Reclining seatback

To recline the seatback:

1
Push the control switch forward or backward to move the seatback to the desired angle
2
Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

Changing seat cushion tilt and height (for driver's seat)

To change the tilt and height of the seat:

1
Pull the front portion (1) of the control switch up to raise or press down to lower the front part of the seat cushion.
2
Pull the rear portion (2) of the control switch up to raise or press down to lower the back part of the seat cushion.
3
Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

Adjusting lumbar support for driver's seat (if equipped)

The lumbar support can be adjusted by pressing the lumbar support switch on the side of the seat.

1
Press the front portion of the switch to increase support, or the rear portion of the switch, to decrease support.
2
Press the switch up or down to move the support position up or down.
3
Release the switch once it reaches the desired position.

Front passenger seat control (if equipped)

The rear seat passenger may use the switches to control the front passenger seat.

    Sliding forward or rearward:

  • To move the front passenger seat forward, press the switch (1). To move the front passenger seat backward, press the switch (2).

    • Angle adjustment:

  • To recline the front passenger seat forward, press the switch (3). To recline the front passenger seat backward, press the switch (4).

Designed seat position

The seat back angle 21° (1) and seat position shown above are designed positions provided by Kia.

The position of the seat is the position shifted 188.5 mm (2) in the backward direction after the seat is positioned forward most.

The position of the seat is the position shifted 71.5 mm (3) in the forward direction after the seat is positioned backward most.

The position of the seat is the position shifted 30 mm (4) in the upper direction after the seat is positioned lowest.

Adjust the seat before driving and make sure the seat is locked securely.