height adjustment KIA Rio 2009 2.G Owner's Manual

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Driver’s seat(1) Seat adjustment, forward / backward
(2) Seatback recliner
(3) Seat height adjustment
(4) Seat heater switch*
(5) Headrest adjustmentFront passenger seat(6) Seat adjustment, forward / backward
(7) Seatback recliner
(8) Seat heater switch*
(9) Headrest adjustment Rear seat(10) Split folding rear seat*
(11) Armrest*
(12) Headrest adjustment*
* ; if equipped
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Headrest adjustmentAdjusting the height up and down
The headrest not only provides comfort
for the driver and passengers, but also
helps to protect the head and neck in the
event of a collision.
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). 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.Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release lever (1)
while pulling upward (2).
Armrest (if equipped)To use the armrest, pull it forward from
the seatback.
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WARNING
- Headrest posi-
tioning
To reduce the risk of head and neck
injuries, each occupant headrest
must be properly adjusted. Do not
drive the vehicle with the headrest
removed or improperly positioned.
Do not adjust the driver's headrest
while driving, or else loss of control
and an accident is possible.

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Armrest (if equipped)The armrest is located in the center of
the rear seat. Pull the armrest down from
the seatback.
Headrest adjustment (if equipped)Adjusting the height up and down
The headrest not only provides comfort
for the driver and passengers, but also
helps to protect the head and neck in the
event of a collision.
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). 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.Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release lever (1)
while pulling upward (2).
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WARNING
- Rear headrest
To reduce the risk of head and neck
injuries to rear passengers, do not
operate the vehicle with the rear
headrest removed or improperly
positioned.

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33. Insert the tongue plate (1) into the
open end of the buckle (2) until an
audible “click” is heard, indicating the
belt is locked in the buckle. 4. Position the lap portion (1) of the belt
across your lap as LOW ON THE HIPS
as possible to reduce the risk of sliding
under it during an accident. Adjust the
belt to a SNUG FIT by pulling up on
the shoulder portion (2) of the safety
belt. The belt retractor is designed to
take up excess webbing automatically
and to maintain tension on the belt. For
your safety, do not put any excess
slack into the safety belt at any loca-
tion.
✽ ✽NOTICEIf you are not able to pull out the safety
belt from the retractor, firmly pull the
belt out and release it. Then you will be
able to pull the belt out smoothly.
5. Adjust the shoulder anchor position to
your size. To raise the anchor position,
push the anchor up (1). To lower the
anchor position, press (2) the button
(A) and slide the anchor down (3).
After adjustment, make sure the
anchor is locked in position.
If the height of the adjusting seat belt is
too near your neck, you will not be getting
the most effective protection. The shoul-
der portion should be adjusted so that it
lies across your chest and midway over
your shoulder nearest the door and not
your neck.
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To unfasten the front lap/shoulderbelt:Press the release button on the buckle
and allow the belt to slowly retract.
Rear lap/shoulder belt To fasten the rear lap/shoulder belt:1. Grasp the buckle and tongue plate.
2. Slowly pull the lap/shoulder belt out.
3. Insert the tongue plate (1) into the open end of the buckle (2) until an
audible “click’’ is heard, indicating the
belt is locked in the buckle.
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WARNING
The height adjuster must be inthe 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.