Kia Optima: Seat / Front seat adjustment - manual
Forward and backward
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To move the seat forward or backward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place.
Adjust the seat before driving, and make sure the seat is locked securely by
trying to move forward and backward without using the lever. If the seat moves,
it is not locked properly.
Seatback angle
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To recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up the seatback recline lever.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the
position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever
MUST return to its original position for the seatback to lock.)
Seat height
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To change the height of the seat, move the lever upwards or downwards.
- To lower the seat cushion, push the lever down several times.
- To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever up several times.
Driver’s seat
(1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward
(2) Seatback recliner
(3) Seat adjustment, height
(4) Lumbar support
(5) Driver position memory system
(6) Headrest
Front passenger’s ...
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 steeri ...
Other information:
Schematic diagrams
Connector and Terminal Function
[Front Seat]
[Ventilation+Heater
Type / Non-Heater Type]
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
Ventilation+Heater Type
Non-Heater Type
Ventilation+ ...
With the door lock button
To unlock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Unlock” position.
The red mark on the button will be visible.
To lock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked properly, the red mark on the door lock bu ...