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3rd row seats

3rd row seat adjustment for manual seat

  1. While seated, lean your back forward and adjust the 3rd row seat angle adjustment strap located outside the bottom of the seat back to the desired position while pulling forward.

  2. When you release the 3rd row angle adjustment strap, the angle of the backrest is fixed. Gently rock the seat back and forth to make sure that the seatback is securely locked.

3rd row seat adjustment for power seat

  1. Press the 3rd row seat back angle adjustment switch (1, 2) located on the left and right of the 3rd row side trim.

  2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust it to the desired position.

  3. When the adjustment is complete, release the switch.

3rd row seat folding

  • Pull the 3rd row seat folding straps to fully fold them.

  • When returning to the original position, pull the 3rd row seat folding strap and straighten the backrest. After adjusting the seatback to the desired angle, release the strap to secure it.

    Unfold the folded headrest and return it to its original position, and gently rock the seat back and forth to confirm that the seatback is securely fixed before use.

WARNING

  • Always operate with the vehicle stationary when folding or unfolding the seat. Do not adjust the seat while driving.

  • Be careful not to get your hands or feet caught when operating the seat.

  • Check the occupants of the 3rd row seats and fold the seats. Do not fold the seats if there are pets, luggage or people in the 3rd row seats, or while passengers are getting off. The seat may suddenly move and cause injury.

  • It is very dangerous to have an occupant in the cargo space with the rear seat folded down.

  • When loading cargo, do not load it above the front seat height, and secure movable cargo to prevent it from being pushed forward. Otherwise vehicle occupants may be injured by the cargo.

  • When driving with the seatback folded, secure the cargo securely so that it does not move. Accidents may occur due to objects moving when starting or braking suddenly.

CAUTION

Do not remove the separate cover on the back of the 3rd row seat. If the cover is removed, the third row seats may be damaged. If the cover is removed, have the seats inspected by a professional workshop. Visit an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

  • When the seatback folds forward, it can be used as a storage space.

  • When loading or unloading a vehicle, put the gearshift in the P (Park) position, apply the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), and then turn off the vehicle.

  • Be sure to unfold the headrests when sitting in the 3rd row seat.

3rd row seat folding (Luggage room) (if equipped)

  1. Left side 3rd row seat folding/unfolding

  2. Right side 3rd row seat folding/unfolding

  • Press the 3rd row seat fold/unfold switch (1, 2) located on the right side of the luggage compartment or the infotainment system screen button.

  • You can fold or unfold the 3rd row seats in Infotainment system's home screen → Seat → 2nd/3rd Row Seats Fold/Unfold from the infotainment system.

Operating condition(s)

  • When the vehicle is in P (Park) and the vehicle is in ON position

WARNING

  • Check the occupants of the 3rd row seats and fold the seats. Do not fold the seats if there are pets, luggage or people in the third row seats, or while passengers are getting off. The seat may suddenly move and cause injury.

  • It is very dangerous to have an occupant in the cargo space with the rear seat folded down.

  • When loading cargo, do not load it above the front seat height, and secure movable cargo to prevent it from being pushed forward. Otherwise vehicle occupants may be injured by the cargo.

  • When driving with the backrest folded, secure the cargo securely so that it does not move. Accidents may occur due to objects moving when starting or braking suddenly.

  • The 3rd row seats can be folded or unfolded even when the vehicle is in OFF position. Excessive operation of about 10 or more times in this condition may cause the 12V battery to discharge prematurely, so be careful.

  • Do not apply excessive force to the seats while the 3rd row seats are operating. Seats may be damaged.

CAUTION

  • If the seat is operated more than 5 times without resting, the drive motor may be overtaxed. In this case, the seat will not operate when the button is pressed to prevent overheating. Wait for about 1 minute or more before operating.

  • When the 3rd row seats are fully folded, they will no longer fold even if you press the 3rd row seat seatback angle adjustment switch.

  • If the seatback angle is within a certain range, the backrest will be unfolded by pressing the 3rd row seatback angle adjustment switch, and out of a certain angle, the angle of the backrest can be adjusted by pressing the 3rd row seat fold/unfold switch.

  • Be sure to unfold the headrest when sitting in the 3rd row seat.

  • Do not remove the separate cover on the back of the 3rd row seat. If the cover is removed, the third row seats may be damaged. If the cover is removed, Have the seats inspected by a professional workshop. Visit an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

  • Be sure to unfold the headrest when sitting in the 3rd row seat.

  • Seat adjustment may stop working if the vehicle is moved or shifted while the seat is operating.

  • When the seats are folded and unfolded, pressing the 3rd row seat fold/unfold switch once again stops the operation. Press the switch again.

  • When the seats are folded, the seats can be unfolded by pressing the 3rd row seatback angle adjustment switches located on the left and right of the 3rd row side trim.

  • When the seatback folds forward, it can be used as a storage space.

  • When loading or unloading a vehicle, put the gearshift in the P (Park) position, apply the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), and then turn off the vehicle.

  • The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

Seatback folding safety feature

  • When a certain amount of force is detected when the 3rd row seats are folded or unfolded, they automatically return or stop working. However, these functions may not work if the sensed resistance is less than a certain force or if the seat is almost folded or unfolded. Also, if a strong impact is applied to the seat, the object detection function may operate even if no obstacle is placed.

  • If the object detection function operates several times while the seat operates once, folding and unfolding may be repeated continuously and the operation may stop. In this case, after checking that objects are caught, operate the switch again to check that there is no problem.

  • The angle of the seatback may change when the seat's object detection function is activated. Press the 3rd row seat fold/unfold switch to operate it once to reset the seatback angle to the normal angle.

WARNING

  • Do not intentionally place any part of your body or object within the operating range to check the object detection function while the third row seat is operating.

  • For safety, when folding or unfolding the 3rd row seats, make sure that there are no body parts or objects around, such as hands or heads, before operating. In addition, to prevent damage to the seat belt, insert it into the storage holder and store the buckle in the storage area inside the seat before operating it.

  • If a child seat is installed on the 3rd row seat, remove it before operation.

  • If an object is placed on the 3rd row seat cushion, remove it before operation.

  • Raise the seatback of the 2nd row seats to avoid interference with the front seats, and if necessary, move the 2nd row seats forward before operating.