Kia Optima: Interior features / Seat warmer

■ Front seat

The seat warmer is provided to warm the front seats during cold weather. With the ignition switch in the ON position, push either of the switches to warm the driver's seat or the front passenger's seat.

During mild weather or under conditions where the operation of the seat warmer is not needed, keep the switches in the "OFF" position.

• Each time you press the switch, the temperature setting of the seat will change as follows :

■ Front seat

• The seat warmer defaults to the OFF position whenever the ignition switch is turned on.

✽ NOTICE

With the seat warmer switch in the ON position, the heating system in the seat turns off or on automatically depending on the seat temperature.

WARNING - Seat warmer burns

The seat warmer may cause burns, even at low temperatures, if used over a long period of time. Never allow passengers who may not be able to take care of themselves to be exposed to the risk of seat heater burns. These include:

1. Infants, children, elderly or disabled persons, or hospital outpatients

2. Persons with diminished ability to detect burns on their lower extremities

3. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily

4. Fatigued individuals

5. Intoxicated individuals

6. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold tablets, etc.)