height adjustment KIA Amanti 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

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Driver’s seat
➀
Seat adjustment, forward / back-
ward/height
➁
Seatback recliner
➂
Seat heater / ventilator switch*
➃
Lumbar support
➄
Driver position memory system*

Headrest adjustment (headrest
cannot be adjusted by a switch)
Front passenger seat
\b
Seat adjustment, forward / backward
➆
Seatback recliner
➇
Seat heater / ventilator switch*

Headrest adjustment (headrest
cannot be adjusted by a switch)
Rear seat
\f
Seat heater switch (left)*
➉
Seat heater switch (right)*
* : if equipped
SEATS
STOPSTOP
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Driver’s seat adjustmentForward/backward position andheight adjustmentAdjusting the seat forward and backward
Push the control button forward or back-
ward to move the seat to the desired
position. Release the knob and the seat
will lock in the selected position.
Adjust the seat before driving, and make
sure the seat is locked securely by trying
to move forward and backward without
using the control knob. If the seat moves,
it is not locked properly. Adjusting front height of seat cushion
Move the front portion of the control knob
up to raise or down to lower the front part
of the seat cushion.
Adjusting rear height of seat cushion
Move the rear portion of the control knob
up to raise or down to lower the rear part
of the seat cushion.
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WARNING
Driving or riding in a vehicle with a
front seatback reclined could lead
to serious or fatal injury in an acci-
dent. If a front seat is reclined dur-
ing an accident, the occupant’s hips
may slide under the lap portion of
the safety belt applying great force
to the unprotected abdomen or
neck or a passenger may be ejected
in a rollover. Serious or fatal inter-
nal injuries could result. Keep the
seatbacks in a comfortably upright
position whenever the vehicle is in
motion.
Adjusting the height of seat cushion
To raise or lower the seat cushion, pull up
or push down on the center of the corre-
sponding switch. Release the knob once
the seat reaches the desired position.
Adjusting the driver’s seatback
reclinerMove the lever forward or backward to
the desired angle and release the lever. If
the lever is released, seatback will lock in
place. After adjustment, make sure that
the lever has returned to its original
locked position.
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Headrest adjustmentAdjusting forward and backwardThe headrest may be adjusted forward to
three different positions by pulling the
headrest forward. To adjust the headrest
backward, pull it fully forward to the far-
thest position and release it. Adjust the
headrest so that it properly supports the
head and neck.
Adjusting the height up and downThe headrest not only provides comfort
for the driver and passengers, but also
helps protect the head and neck in the
event of a collision.
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (
➀). To lower the head-
rest, push and hold the release button
(
➁) on the headrest support and lower
the headrest to the desired position (
➂).
For best protection, adjust the headrest
so its center is as high as your ears. Also
adjust the headrest so its distance from
the head is as wide as your fist.
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WARNING
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warmers
due to the possibility of excess
heating or burns. In particular, the
following types of passengers
should exercise extreme care:
1. Infants, children, elderly or dis- abled persons, or hospital outpa-
tients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold
tablets, etc.)
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Headrest adjustmentAdjusting the height up and down
The headrest not only provides comfort
for the rear passengers, but also helps
protect the head and neck in the event of
a collision.
For best protection, adjust the headrest
so its center is as high as your ears. Also
adjust the headrest so its distance from
the head is as wide as your fist.
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (
➀). To lower the head-
rest, push and hold the release button
(
➁) on the headrest support and lower
the headrest to the desired position (
➂).
WARNING
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat warmers
due to the possibility of excess
heating or burns. In particular, the
following types of passengers
should exercise extreme care:
1. Infants, children, elderly or dis- abled persons, or hospital outpa-
tients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold
tablets, etc.)
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CAUTION
 When cleaning the seats, do not use an organic solvent such asthinner, benzene, alcohol andgasoline. Doing so may damagethe surface of the heater or seats.
 To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place blankets,cushions or seat covers on the seats while the seat warmer is inoperation.
 Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped withseat warmers. Damage to theseat warming components couldoccur.

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5. Adjust the shoulder anchor position toyour size. To raise the anchor position,
push the anchor up (
➀). To lower the
anchor position, press the button (
➁)
and slide the anchor down (
➂). After
adjustment, make sure the anchor is
locked in position.
To unfasten the front lap/shoulder belt:Press the release button on the buckle
and allow the belt to slowly retract.
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WARNING
 The height adjuster must be in the locked position when the
vehicle is moving.
 The misadjustment of height of the shoulder belt could reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt
in a crash.
WARNING
 The seatbacks should alwaysremain in a comfortable, upright
position while the vehicle is in
motion. The safety belt system
will provide the most protection
with the seatbacks in an upright
position.
 Never wear the shoulder portion of the safety belt under the out-
side arm or behind the back.
 Never wear the shoulder portion of the safety belt across the neck
or face.
 Wear the lap portion of the safety belt as low on the hips as possi-
ble. Be sure the lap belt fits snug-
ly around the hips. Never wear the
lap belt over your waist.
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