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:
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear seat back cover
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the rear seat assembly.
(Refer to Rear Seat - "Rear Seat Assembly")
2.
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Description
On this mode, you can change setting of the doors, lamps, and so on.
WARNING
Do not adjust the User Setting while driving.
You may lose your steering control which could cause an accident and bodily
injury.
Shift to P to edit settings
This warning message appears if you try t ...