height KIA STONIC 2018 Owners Manual

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Driver’s seat
1. Forward and backward
2. Seatback angle3. Seat cushion height *
4. Headrest
Front passenger’s seat
5. Forward and backward
6. Seatback angle
7. Headrest
Rear seat
8. Headrest *
9. Seatback folding *
WARNING
nLoose objects
Loose objects in the driver’s footarea could interfere with the opera‐tion of the foot pedals, possiblycausing an accident. Do not placeanything under the front seats.
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if equipped
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Seat cushion height (if equipped,
for driver’s seat)
To change the height of the seat cush‐
ion, push the lever that is located on the outside of the seat cushion up‐
wards or downwards. • To lower the seat cushion, push the lever down several times.
• To raise the seat cushion, pull the lev‐ er up several times.
Headrest
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 to protect the head and neck
in the event of a collision.
WARNING
•For maximum effectiveness incase of an accident, the headrestshould be adjusted so the middleof the headrest is at the sameheight as the center of gravity ofan occupant's head.Generally, the center of gravity ofmost people's head is similar withthe height of the top of their eyes.Also, adjust the headrest as closeto your head as possible. For thisreason, the use of a cushion thatholds the body away from theseatback is not recommended.
•Do not operate the vehicle withthe headrests removed as severeinjury to the occupants may occurin the event of an accident. Headr‐ests may provide protectionagainst neck injuries when proper‐ly adjusted.
•Do not adjust the headrest posi‐tion of the driver's seat while thevehicle is in motion.
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CAUTION
When there is no occupant in therear seats, adjust the height of theheadrest to the lowest position. Therear seat headrest can reduce thevisibility of the rear area.
Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the head‐ rest, push and hold the release button
(2) on the headrest support and lower
the headrest to the desired position (3).
CAUTION
If you recline the seatback towardsthe front with the headrest and seatcushion raised, the headrest maycome in contact with the sunvisor orother parts of the vehicle.
Removal and installation
To remove the headrest: 1. Recline the seatback (2) with the recline lever (1).
2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.
3. Press the headrest release button (3) while pulling the headrest up
(4).
WARNING
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a seatwith the headrest removed.

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To reinstall the headrest:1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the holes while pressing the release
button (1).
2. Recline the seatback (4) with the recline lever (3).
3. Adjust the headrest to the appro‐ priate height.
WARNING
Always make sure the headrestlocks into position after reinstallingand adjusting it properly.
Forward and backward adjustment
(if equipped)
The headrest may be adjusted forward
to 4 different positions by pulling the headrest forward to the desired de‐
tent. To adjust the headrest to it’s fur‐
thest backwards position, pull it fully forward to the farthest position and
release it. Adjust the headrest so that
it properly supports the head and neck.
WARNING
A gap between the seat and theheadrest release button may appearwhen seating on the seat or whenyou push or pull the seat. Be carefulnot to get your finger, etc. caught inthe gap.
Seatback pocket (if equipped)
The seatback pocket is provided on the
back of the front passenger’s seatback.
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WARNING
nSeatback pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp objects inthe seatback pockets. In an accidentthey could come loose from thepocket and injure vehicle occupants.
Rear seat adjustment
Headrest (if equipped)
The rear seat is equipped with headr‐
ests for the occupant's safety and comfort. The headrest not only provides comfort
for passengers, but also helps to pro‐
tect the head and neck in the event of
a collision.
WARNING
•For maximum effectiveness incase of an accident, the headrestshould be adjusted so the middleof the headrest is at the sameheight as the center of gravity ofan occupant's head. Generally, thecenter of gravity of most people'shead is similar with the height ofthe top of their eyes. Also adjustthe headrest as close to your headas possible. For this reason, theuse of a cushion that holds thebody away from the seatback isnot recommended.
•Do not operate the vehicle withthe headrests removed. Severe in‐jury to an occupant may occur inthe event of an accident. Headr‐ests may provide protectionagainst severe neck injuries whenproperly adjusted.
Adjusting the height up and down (ifequipped)
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the head‐ rest, push and hold the release button
(2) on the headrest support and lower
the headrest to the desired position (3).

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Removal and installation (if equipped)
To remove the headrest, raise it as far
as it can go then press the release but‐ ton (1) while pulling upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the head‐
rest poles (3) into the holes while
pressing the release button (1). Then adjust it to the appropriate height.
WARNING
Make sure the headrest locks in po‐sition after adjusting it to properlyprotect the occupants.
Folding the rear seat (if equipped)
The rear seatbacks may be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to in‐
crease the luggage capacity of the ve‐ hicle.
WARNING
The purpose of the fold-down rearseatbacks is to allow you to carrylonger objects than could not other‐wise be accommodated.Never allow passengers to sit on topof the folded down seatback whilethe car is moving as this is not aproper seating position and no seatbelts are available for use. This couldresult in serious injury or death incase of an accident or sudden stop.Objects carried on the folded downseatback should not extend higherthan the top of the front seats. Thiscould allow cargo to slide forwardand cause injury or damage duringsudden stops.
The rear seatbacks may be folded for‐
ward to provide additional cargo space and to provide access to the cargo area. • To raise the seatback, lift and push it firmly until it clicks into place. • When you return the seatback to its
upright position, reposition the rear
safety belts so that they can be used
by rear seat passengers.
WARNING
Do not fold the rear seat, if the driv‐er's position is not properly set ac‐cording to the driver's physical figureafter folding the rear seat. A suddenstop or collision may cause injury.
CAUTION
•When folding or unfolding the rearseat, make sure to move the frontseat fully forward. If there are notenough space to fold the rear seat,never fold it by force. It will causedamage to the headrest or the re‐lated parts of the seat.
•Before using the seat belt, be sureto remove it from the holder. Ifyou pull out the seat belt while it'sin the holder, it may damage theseat belt or holder.
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Lap/shoulder belt
Height adjustment (front seat, if equip‐ped)
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You can adjust the height of the shoul‐
der belt anchor to one of the 3 posi‐ tions for maximum comfort and safety.
The height of the adjusting seat belt
should not be too close to your neck.
The shoulder portion should be adjus‐ ted so that it lies across your chest and
midway over your shoulder near the
door and not your neck.
To adjust the height of the seat belt anchor, lower or raise the height ad‐
juster into an appropriate position. To raise the height adjuster, pull it up
(1). To lower it, push it down (3) while pressing the height adjuster button (2).
Release the button to lock the anchor
into position. Try sliding the height ad‐
juster to make sure that it has locked into position.
WARNING
•Verify the shoulder belt anchor islocked into position at the appro‐priate height. Never position theshoulder belt across your neck orface. Improperly positioned seatbelts can cause serious injuries inan accident.
•Failure to replace seat belts afteran accident could leave you withdamaged seat belts that will notprovide protection in the event ofanother collision leading to person‐al injury or death. Replace yourseat belts after being in an acci‐dent as soon as possible.
To fasten your seat belt:
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of
the retractor and insert the metal tab (1) into the buckle (2). There will be an
audible "click" when the tab locks into
the buckle.
The seat belt automatically adjusts to the proper length only after the lap
belt portion is adjusted manually so
that it fits snugly around your hips. If you lean forward in a slow, easy mo‐
tion, the belt will extend and let you
move around. If there is a sudden stop or impact, however, the belt will lock in‐
to position. It will also lock if you try to
lean forward too quickly.
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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM (CRS)
Our recommendation: Children
always in the rear
WARNING
Always properly restrain children inthe vehicle. Children of all ages aresafer when riding in the rear seats.Never place a rearward-facing ChildRestraint System on the front pas‐senger seat, unless the air bag is de‐activated.
Children under age 13 should always
ride in the rear seats and must always
be properly restrained to minimize the
risk of injury in an accident, sudden
stop or sudden maneuver.
According to accident statistics, chil‐ dren are safer when properly restrain‐
ed in the rear seats than in the front
seat. Children too large for a Child Re‐ straint System must use the seat belts
provided.
Most countries have regulations which
require children to travel in approved Child Restraint Systems. The laws governing the age or height/
weight restrictions at which seat belts
can be used instead of Child Restraint System differs among countries, so
you should be aware of the specific re‐
quirements in your country, and where you are travelling.
Child Restraint Systems must be prop‐
erly installed in the vehicle seat. Always
use a commercially available Child Re‐ straint System that meets the require‐
ments of your country.
Child Restraint System (CRS)
Infants and younger children must be
restrained in an appropriate rearward-
facing or forward-facing CRS that has first been properly secured to the seat
of the vehicle. Read and comply with
the instructions for installation and use provided by the manufacturer of the
Child Restraint System.
WARNING
•Always follow the Child RestraintSystem manufacturer’s instruc‐tions for installation and use.
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•Always properly restrain your childin the Child Restraint System.
•Do not use an infant carrier or achild safety seat that L

• Select a Child Restraint System thatfits the vehicle seating position where it will be used.
For the suitability of Child Restraint
Systems on the vehicle's seating po‐ sitions, please refer to the installa‐
tion tables.
• Read and comply with the warnings and instructions for installation and
use provided with the Child Restraint
System.
Child Restraint System types
There are three main types of Child Re‐
straint Systems: rearward-facing, for‐ ward-facing and booster Child Re‐
straint Systems.
They are classified according to the
child’s age, height and weight.
Rearward-facing Child Restraint Sys‐tem
A rearward-facing Child Restraint Sys‐
tem provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the child.
The harness system holds the child in
place, and in an accident, acts to keep the child positioned in the Child Re‐
straint Systems and reduce the stress
to the fragile neck and spinal cord. All children under the age of one year
must always ride in a rearward-facing
Child Restraint System. There are dif‐
ferent types of rearward-facing Child Restraint Systems: infant-only Child
Restraint Systems can only be used
rearward-facing. Convertible and 3- in-1 Child Restraint Systems typically
have higher height and weight limits for
the rearward-facing position, allowing
you to keep your child rearward-facing for a longer period of time.
Keep using Child Restraint Systems in
the rearward-facing position as long as
children fit within the height and weight limits allowed by the Child Re‐
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Forward-facing Child Restraint System
A forward-facing Child Restraint Sys‐
tem provides restraint for the child’s body with a harness. Keep children in a
forward-facing Child Restraint System
with a harness until they reach the top height or weight limit allowed by your
Child Restraint System’s manufacturer.
Once your child outgrows the forward-
facing Child Restraint System, your child is ready for a booster seat.
Booster seats
A booster seat is a Child Restraint Sys‐
tem designed to improve the fit of the
vehicle’s seat belt system. A booster seat positions the seat belt so that it
fits properly over the stronger parts of
your child’s body. Keep your children in booster seats until they are big enough
to fit in a seat belt properly.
For a seat belt to fit properly, the lap
belt must lie comfortable across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The
shoulder belt should lie comfortable
across the shoulder and chest and not across the neck or face. Children under
age 13 must always be properly re‐
strained to minimize the risk of injury in an accident, sudden stop or sudden
maneuver.
Installing a Child Restraint
System (CRS)
WARNING
Before installing your Child RestraintSystem always:Read and follow the instructionsprovided by the manufacturer of theChild Restraint System.
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Failure to follow all warnings and in‐structions could increase the risk ofa SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH if an ac‐cident occurs.
WARNING
If the vehicle headrest preventsproper installation of a Child Re‐straint System, the headrest of therespective seating position shall bereadjusted or entirely removed.
After selecting a proper Child Restraint
System for your child and checking that the Child Restraint System fits properly
on the seating position, there are three
general steps for a proper installation: •
Properly secure the Child RestraintSystem to the vehicle. All Child Re‐
straint Systems must be secured to
the vehicle with the lap belt or lap
part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the
ISOFIX top-tether and/or ISOFIX an‐
chorage and/or with the support leg.
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