Kia Optima: Headrest (for front seat) / Removal and reinstallation

■ Type A

■ Type B
To remove the headrest:
1. Recline the seatback (2) with the recline lever or switch (1).
2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.
3. Press the headrest release button (3) while pulling the headrest up (4).
WARNING - Headrest Removal
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a seat with the headrest removed or reversed.
Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in a crash.

■ Type A

■ Type B
To reinstall the headrest :
1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the holes while pressing the release button
(1) or switch(1).
2. Recline the seatback (4) with the recline lever or switch (3).
3. Adjust the headrest to the appropriate height.
WARNING - Headrest Reinstallation
To reduce the risk of injury to the head or neck, always make sure the headrest
is locked into position and adjusted properly after reinstalling.
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 ...
The seatback pocket is provided on the back of the front passenger’s and driver’s
seatbacks.
WARNING - Seatback pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the seatback pockets. In an accid ...
Other information:
Light bulb position (Rear)
■ Rear combination lamp - Type A
■ Rear combination lamp - Type B
■ Rear combination lamp - Type C
■ License plate lamp
■ High mounted stop lamp
(1) Rear turn signal lamp (bulb type)
(2) Back-up lamp (bulb type)
(3) Stop and tail lamp (bulb type ...
When the sunshade is closed
Push the sunroof control lever backward to the 2nd detent position, and both
the sunshade and sunroof glass will slide all the way open.To stop the sunroof movement
at any point, push the sunroof control glass lever momentarily.
When the sunshade is opened
Push t ...