headrest KIA Rondo 2007 2.G Owner's Manual

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C010000AUN-EEFront seat(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat cushion height (Driver’s seat)*
(4) Seat warmer*
(5) Headrest2nd row seats(6) Forward and backward*
(7) Seatback angle
(8) Walk-in seat*
(9) Headrest3rd row seats*(10) Folding the seatback
(11) Headrest*: if equipped
SEATS
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C010102AUNSeatback angleTo recline the seatback:
1. Lean forward slightly and lift up on theseatback recline lever located on the
outside of the seat at the rear.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the
position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever
MUST return to its original position for
the seatback to lock.)
C010103AUNSeat cushion height (for driver’s seat)To change the height of the seat cushion,
push the lever that is located on the out-
side of the seat cushion upwards or
downwards.
To lower the seat cushion, push thelever down several times.
To raise the seat cushion, pull the lever up several times.
C010104AUNHeadrestThe 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.
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WARNING
For maximum effectiveness incase of an accident, the headrest
should be adjusted so the middle
of the headrest is at the same
height as the top of the occu-
pant's eyes. Also adjust the head-
rest so its distance from the head
is as wide as your fist. For this
reason, the use of a cushion that
holds the body away from the
seatback is not recommended.
Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed as severe
injury to the occupants may
occur in the event of an accident.
Headrests may provide protec-
tion against neck injuries when
properly adjusted.
Do not adjust the headrest height while the vehicle is in motion.
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Safety features of your vehicle63Forward and backward adjustment
The headrest may be adjusted forward to
3 different positions by pulling the head-
rest forward to the desired detent. To
adjust the headrest to it’s furthest back-
wards position, pull it fully forward to the
farthest position and release it. Adjust the
headrest so that it properly supports the
head and neck.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).
Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button (1)
while pulling upward (2).
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Active headrest (if equipped)
The active headrest is designed to move
forward and upward during a rear impact.
This helps to prevent the driver's and
front passenger’s heads from moving
backward and thus helps prevent neck
injuries.
C010107AUNSeat warmer (if equipped)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.✽ ✽NOTICEWith the seat warmer switch in the ON
position, the heating system in the seat
turns off or on automatically depending
on the seat temperature.
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CAUTION
When cleaning the seats, do not
use an organic solvent such asthinner, benzene, alcohol andgasoline. Doing so may damage the surface of the heater or seats.
To prevent overheating the seat warmer, do not place blankets,cushions or seat covers on theseats while the seat warmer is in operation.
Do not place heavy or sharp objects on seats equipped withseat warmers. Damage to the seatwarming components could occur.
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C010302AUNSeatback angle (if equipped)To recline the seatback:
1. Pull up the seatback recline leverlocated on the outside of the seat at
the rear or on the top of the rear seat-
back. 2. Carefully lean back on the seat and
adjust the seatback of the seat to the
position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever
MUST return to its original position for
the seatback to lock.)
C010303AUNHeadrestThe headrest not only provides comfort
for passengers, but also helps to protect
the head and neck in the event of a colli-
sion.
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■7-seater (2nd row seat)■5-seater
WARNING
For maximum effectiveness in
case of an accident, the headrest
should be adjusted so the middle
of the headrest is at the same
height as the top of the occu-
pant's eyes. The use of a cushion
that holds the body away from
the seatback is not recommend-
ed.
Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed as severe
injury to an occupant may occur
in the event of an accident.
Headrests may provide protec-
tion against severe neck injuries
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3Adjusting 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). Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as far as
it can go then press the release button
(1) while pulling upward (2).
C010306AUNWalk-in seat (if equipped)To get in or out of the 3rd row seat, pull
up the recliner lever on the 2nd row seat-
back.
The 2nd row seatback will be folded and
the seat will be slid forward.
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33. Pull the cushion folding strap (1) and
lift the rear portion of the seat cushion.
Stand the rear seat cushion vertically. 4. Remove the headrest from the rear
seatback
5. Pull up the rear seatback recline lever (2) and fold the rear seatback forward
and down firmly.
6. Stow the headrest by inserting the headrest poles into the holes on the
bottom of the seat cushion. 7. To use the rear seat, lift and push the
seatback backward by pulling up the
seatback recline lever (2). Pull the
seatback firmly until it clicks into place.
Make sure the seatback is locked in
place. Replace the headrest on the
seatback and adjust it to the desired
position.
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8. Return the seat cushion to the originalposition by pushing down the seat
cushion and inserting the hook (3) into
the holder (4). Make sure the seat
cushion is locked in place.
9. Return the rear seat belt to the proper position. To fold down the rear seatback:
- 7-seater (3rd row seat)
- 5-seater
1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in the
pocket between the rear seatback and
cushion (if equipped), and insert the
rear seat belt webbing in the guide to
prevent the seat belt from being dam-
aged.
2. Set the front (or 2nd row) seatback to the upright position and if necessary,
slide the front (or 2nd row) seat for-
ward.
3. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest position.
4. Pull on the seatback folding lever (orstrap) (1), then fold the seat toward the
front of the vehicle. When you return
the seatback to its upright position,
always be sure it has locked into posi-
tion by pushing on the top of the seat-
back.
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35. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the
seatback backward by pulling on the
folding lever (or strap) (1). Pull the
seatback firmly until it clicks into place.
Make sure the seatback is locked in
place.
6. Return the rear seat belt to the proper position.
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■7-seater (3rd row seat)■5-seater
WARNING
When you return the rear seatback
to its upright position after being
folded down:
Be careful not to damage the seat
belt webbing or buckle. Do not
allow the seat belt webbing or
buckle to get caught or pinched in
the rear seat. Ensure that the seat-
back is completely locked into its
upright position by pushing on the
top of the seatback. Otherwise, in
an accident or sudden stop, the
seat could fold down and allow
cargo to enter the passenger com-
partment, which could result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING
- 3rd row seat
(if equipped)
The headrest on the 3rd row seat
should be adjusted so the middle of
the headrest is at the same height
as the top of the occupant's eyes.
If the tailgate is pushed down when
the passenger's head is not against
a properly adjusted headrest, the
tailgate may hit the occupant's
head, which could cause injury.
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C010313AUN-EUFull flat seatWhen the vehicle is parked, you can
place the front seat in a reclined position,
nearly flat.
1. Move the rear seat to the farthest rear-ward position. (if equipped)
2. Move the front seat to the farthest for- ward position.
3. Remove the headrest.
4. Recline the seatback as far as it can go to allow the rear seat passenger to
support their legs in the reclined posi-
tion.
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WARNING
- Full flat seat
Do not allow a passenger to use the
full flat seat feature while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Severe injury or
death could occur in an accident.
WARNING
- Uprighting
seat
When you return the seatback to its
upright position, hold the seatback
and return it slowly. If the seatback
is returned without holding it, the
back of the seat could spring for-
ward resulting in accidental injury
from being struck by the seatback.
CAUTION
- Rear seat belts
When returning the rear (2nd and /or3rd row) seatbacks to the uprightposition, remember to return therear shoulder belts to their proper position. Routing the seat belt web-bing through the rear seat belt guides will help keep the belts frombeing trapped behind or under the seats.
CAUTION -
Damaging rear
seat belt buckles
When you fold the rear (2nd and/or
3rd row) seatback or put luggage onthe rear (2nd and 3rd row) seatcushion, insert the buckle in the pocket between the rear seatbackand cushion. Doing so can prevent the buckle from being damaged bythe rear seatback or luggage.