Kia Optima: Seat / Headrest (for front seat)
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The driver's and front passenger's seats are equipped with a headrest for the
occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort for the driver and front passenger, but
also helps protect the head and neck in the event of a rear collision.
For maximum effectiveness in case of an accident, the headrest should be adjusted
so the middle of the headrest is at the same height of the center of gravity of
an occupant's head. Generally, the center of gravity of most people's head is similar
with the height of the top of their eyes.
Also, adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible. For this reason,
the use of a cushion that holds the body away from the seatback is not recommended.
WARNING - Headrest removal/adjustment
- Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Headrests can
provide critical neck and head support in a crash.
- Do not adjust the headrest height while the vehicle is in motion. Driver
may lose control of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Excessive pulling or pushing may damage the headrest.
The system will move the driver's seat automatically as follows:
Without smart key system
- It will move the driver’s seat rearward when the ignition key is removed and
front driver`s door ...
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (1). To lower the headrest,
push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest support and lower the headrest
to the desired position ...
Other information:
This system provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering responses
when a vehicle is driving on a slippery road or a vehicle detects changes in coefficient
of friction between right wheels and left wheels when braking.
WARNING - Tire/ Wheel size
When replacing tires and whee ...
Depress the brake pedal.
Shift into N (Neutral) with an Automatic transmission.
Press the CANCEL switch.
Decrease the vehicle speed lower than the memory speed by 20 km/h (12 mph).
Decrease the vehicle speed to less than approximately 25 km/h (15 mph).
Each of these actions will canc ...