Kia Optima: Headrest
To raise the headrest, simply pull it up to the desired position. To lower the headrest, press the release lever on the left side grommet, while pushing the headrest down to the desired position. To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release lever while pulling upward.
The headrest may be adjusted forward to three positions by pulling if forward. To adjust the headrest backwards, pull it forward and release it.
WARNING - Headrests
- To reduce the risk of head and neck injuries, don’t operate the vehicle with the headrest removed or improperly positioned.
- For best protection, adjust the headrest so its center is as high as your ears.
- Do not adjust the driver’s headrest while driving.
Adjusting the height of front seat cushion
Front height of front seat cushion
Move the front portion of the control knob up to raise or down to lower the front
part of the seat cushion.
Rear height of front seat cushion
Move the rear ...
Rear Seat
The rear seatbacks fold forward to provide additional cargo space and to provide
access to the trunk area.
To fold the rear seatback(s) down, press the unlock button located on top
of the s ...
See also:
Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 7,500
miles (12000 km) or sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for correct balance.
When ro ...
Power Window Switch. Repair procedures
Inspection
Power Window Main Switch Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the front door trim panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Fro ...
Seat belts - Front passenger and rear seat 3-point system with combination locking
retractor
To fasten your seat belt:
Combination retractor type seat belts are installed in the rear seat positions
to help accommodate the installation of child restraint systems. Although a combination
re ...