Kia Optima: Seat / Front seat adjustment - manual
Forward and backward

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

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

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:
WARNING - Windshield heating
Do not use the or
position during cooling operation
in extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside
air and the windshield could cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility. In this case, se ...
First secure the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchors or the seat belt.
If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether strap be attached,
attach and tighten the top tether strap to the top tether strap anchor.
Child restraint hook holders are located on the shelf b ...