KIA SEDONA 2020 Owner's Guide
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2020, Model line: SEDONA, Model: KIA SEDONA 2020Pages: 604, PDF Size: 16.24 MB
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NOTICE
If you recline the seatback towards
the front with the headrest and seat
cushion raised, the headrest may
come in contact with the sunvisor or
other parts of the vehicle.
Removal and reinstallation
To remove the headrest:
1. Recline the seatback (2) with the
recline lever or switch (1).
2. Raise headrest as far as it can go. 3. Press the headrest release button
(3) while pulling the headrest up
(4).
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Type A
■ Type B
WARNING - Headrest
Removal
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a
seat with the headrest removed.
Headrests can provide critical
neck and head support in a
crash.
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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 or switch (3). 3. Adjust the headrest to the appro-
priate height.
Seatback pocket
The seatback pocket is provided on
the back of the front passenger’s and
driver’s seatbacks.
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Type A
■ Type B
WARNING- Headrest
Reinstallation
To reduce the risk of injury to
the head or neck, always make
sure the headrest is locked into
position and adjusted properly
after reinstalling.
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WARNING- Seatback pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp
objects in the seatback pockets.
In an accident they could come
loose from the pocket and
injure vehicle occupants.
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Rear seat adjustment
Forward and backward (2nd row seat)
To move the seat forward or back-
ward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up and hold it. 2. Slide the seat to the position you
desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place.
Adjust the seat before driving, and
make sure the seat is locked securely
by trying to move forward and back-
ward without using the lever. If the
seat moves, it is not locked properly.
❈ 7-seater SXL Seat
To move the seat inward, first turn
the left/right control lever, and then
move the seat to the farthest back
position.
Left and Right (2nd row seat, SXL package)
To move the seat left side or right side:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place.
Adjust the seat before driving, and
make sure the seat is locked securely
by trying to move left side and right
side without using the lever. If the seat
moves, it is not locked properly.
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Seatback angleTo recline the seatback:
1. Pull up the seatback recline lever
(for 2nd row outboard seat) or
strap (for 2nd row center or 3rd
row seat).
2. Hold the lever or strap and adjust the seatback of the seat to the
position you desire.
3. Release the lever or strap and make sure the seatback is locked
in place. (The lever MUST return
to its original position for the seat-
back to lock.)
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■2nd row seat for SXL package
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■
3rd row seat
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■2nd row seat
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■2nd row center seat (if equipped)
WARNING
NEVER ride with a reclined seat-
back when the vehicle is moving.
Riding with a reclined seatback
increases your chance of serious
or fatal injuries in the event of a
collision or sudden stop.
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Walk-in seat (2nd row seat)
To get in or out of the 3rd row seat :
1. Lift the armrest up and lower thehead rest to the lowest position (if
necessary).
2. Pull up the walk-in lever (1) or pull the walk-in strap (2) on the 2nd
row seat to allow passenger to exit
3rd row seat. 3. At this time, 2nd row seat position
will be changed to stand up posi-
tion, and the head rest will be fold-
ed automatically.
After getting in or out, push the
2nd row seat to the original posi-
tion until it clicks into place and
check the head rest position
(unfolded position).
Make sure that the seat is locked
in place.
Walk-in seat
(2nd row seat for SXL package)
To get in or out of the 3rd row seat :
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1. Lift the armrest up , lower the
headrests to the lowest position
and slide the seat inside. (if neces-
sary).
2. Pull the walk-in strap (1) or recline lever (2) on the 2nd row seat when
the passenger gets in or out of the
3rd row seat.
3. Push the 2nd row seat to forward. After getting out, push the 2nd row
seat to the original position until it
clicks into place.
Make sure that the seat is locked
in place. In the walk-in position,
the front and back sliding function
is not fixed.Leg support (2nd row seat for SXL package)
To use the leg support :
1. Pull the leg support lever up and hold it.
2. Adjust the angle and length of the leg support while holding the leg
support. When using the leg rest,
move the seat to the inner position,
and then toward the back. If the seat
is not moved far back, it may come
in contact with the first row seat.
3. Release the lever and make sure the leg support is locked in place.
Folding the rear seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to
increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.
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WARNING
Never attempt to adjust the 2nd
row seat while the vehicle is
moving or the seat is occupied
as the seat may suddenly move
and cause the passenger on the
seat to be injured.
WARNING - Folded down
seatback
Never allow passengers sit on
top of the folded down seatback
while the vehicle is moving. This
is not a proper seating position
and no seat belts are available
for use.
This could result in serious
injury or death in case of an
accident or sudden stop.
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To fold down the rear seatback :
1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle inthe pocket between the rear seat-
back and cushion, and insert the
rear seat belt webbing in the guide
to prevent the seat belt from being
damaged.
2. Set the front seatback to the upright position and if necessary,
slide the front seat forward.
3. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest position.
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■2nd row center seat (for 8 passenger vehicle)
■3rd row seat
WARNING- Objects
Objects carried on the folded
down seatback should not
extend higher than the top of
the front seatbacks. This could
allow cargo to slide forward and
cause injury or damage during
sudden stops.
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4. Pull on the seatback folding lever
or strap, 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 position by pushing on
the top of the seatback.
5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the seatback backward by pulling
on the folding lever or strap.
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.
Removing the tumble seat
(for 8 passenger vehicle)
1. Insert the seat belt in the belt assembly cover.
2. Insert the seat belt buckle in the seat cushion pocket.
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■2nd row seat ■2nd row center seat (for 8 passenger vehicle)
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3. Lower the headrest to the lowestposition.
4. Slide the seat to the farthest rear- ward.
5. Fold the seat back by pull up the recline strap. 6. Pull the removal strap and lift the
rear portion of the seat cushion. 7. Pull up the catch release lever
under the front of the seat cushion
while reclining the folded seat
rearward slightly to release the
front catches from the anchors.
8. Remove the entire seat from the floor.
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Installing the tumble seat
(for 8 passenger vehicle)
1. Put the front anchor strikers along the front anchors on the floor.
2. Insert two front anchor strikers into the front anchors. 3. Lift the rear portion of the seat
cushion then push down firmly to
lock the catches into the rear
anchors until an audible “click” is
heard. 4. Make sure the green mark on the
rear seat cushion frame is visible
and the catches are locked in
position by moving the seat for-
ward and backward or lifting the
front portion of the seat. If the
green mark is invisible and the
seat moves, it is not locked prop-
erly.
5. Pull up the seatback recline strap.
6. Lift and push the seatback back- ward firmly until it clicks into place.
Make sure the seatback is locked
in place.
7. Return the seat belt to the proper position.
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