Kia Optima: Front Seat Adjustment - Power
The driver's seat can be adjusted by using the control knob on the left side
of the seat. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so as to easily
control the steering wheel, pedals and switches on the instrument panel.
CAUTION
Do not operate two knobs at the same time.
WARNING - Driver’s Seat
- Never attempt to adjust seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result
in loss of control, and an accident causing death, serious injury, or property
damage.
- In order to avoid unnecessary airbag injuries including the possibility
of severe injury or death, always sit as far back as possible from the steering
wheel while still being able to maintain comfortable control of your vehicle.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that
the driver sit at least 10 inches (250 mm) away from the steering wheel to avoid
the risk of serious injury or death due to the deployment of the driver’s airbag.
- The power seats are operable with the ignition OFF. Therefore, children
should never be left unattended in the car.
You can adjust the lumbar support by moving the lever on the right side of the
driver’s seatback. Pivoting the lever toward the front of the vehicle increases
the lumbar support. Pivoting the le ...
Push the control knob forward or backward to move the seat to the desired position.
Release the knob and the seat will lock in that position.
1. Reclining Control Knob
2. Sliding and Height Adju ...
See also:
Seat Belt Buckle Switch (BS). Description and Operation
Description
The SRSCM shall monitor the status of the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle.
The SRSCM provides one pin each for the driver and front passenger seat belt buckle
status input ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
After disconnecting the vapor hose from the PCV valve,
remove the PCV valve. Visually check for a collapsed vapor hose or hose
leaks.
2.
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