headrest KIA SORENTO 2019 Owners Manual
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Front seat
(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat cushion height
(4) Lumbar support*
(5) Cushion extension*
(6) Driver position memory system*
(7) Headrest
2nd row seat
(8) Forward and backward*
(9) Seatback angle and folding
(10) Walk-in seat lever*
(11) Headrest
(12) Armrest
(13) Remote folding*
3rd row seat*
(14) Seatback folding
(15) Headrest
* : if equipped
SEATS
OUMA034001
■Manual seat
■Power seat
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Recalling positions from memory
1. Shift the shift lever into P while theengine start/stop button is ON or
ignition switch ON.
2. To recall the position in the memo- ry, press the desired memory but-
ton (1 or 2). The system will beep
once, then the driver’s seat will
automatically adjust to the stored
position.
Adjusting the control switch for the
driver’s seat while the system is
recalling the stored position will
cause the movement to stop and
move in the direction that the control
switch is moved.Easy access function (if equipped)
The system will move the driver's
seat automatically as follows:
Without smart key system
- It will move the driver’s seat rear-ward when the ignition key is
removed.
- It will move the driver’s seat for- ward when the ignition key is
inserted.
With smart key system - It will move the driver’s seat rear-ward when the engine start/stop
button is changed to the OFF
position.
- It will move the driver’s seat for- ward when the engine start/stop
button is changed to the ACC or
START position.
You can activate or deactivate this fea-
ture. Refer to "User settings" in chap-
ter 4.
Headrest (for front seat)
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 com-
fort for the driver and front passenger,
but also helps protect the head and
neck in the event of a rear collision.
OHM038048N
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For maximum effectiveness in case
of an accident, the headrest should
be adjusted so the middle of the
headrest is at the same height of the
center of gravity of an occupant's
head. Generally, the center of gravity
of most people's head is similar with
the height of the top of their eyes.
Also, adjust the headrest as close to
your head as possible. For this rea-
son, the use of a cushion that holds
the body away from the seatback is
not recommended.Adjusting the height up and down
WARNING- Headrest
removal/adjustment
Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed.
Headrests can provide critical
neck and head support in a
crash.
Do not adjust the headrest height while the vehicle is in
motion. Driver may lose con-
trol of the vehicle.
OUM038011
OUMA038200
■
Type B
■Type A
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To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button (2) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desired
position (3).
✽ ✽
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).
OUM038012
OUM038013
■
Type B
■Type A
OYFH034205
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2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.
3. Press the headrest release button
(3) or press the release button with
slim tool (3) (for Type C and Type D)
while pulling the headrest up.
To reinstall the headrest :
1. Put the headrest poles (2) into theholes while pressing the release
button (1) or pressing the release
button with slim tool (1,for Type C
and D).
WARNING
NEVER allow anyone to ride in a
seat with the headrest removed.
OUM038014
OUM038015
■
Type B
■Type A
OUMA038012
OUMA038201
■
Type D
■Type C
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2. Recline the seatback (4) with therecline lever or switch (3).
3. Adjust the headrest to the appro- priate height.Seatback pocket (if equipped)
The seatback pocket is provided on
the back of the front passenger’s and
driver’s seatbacks.
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.
OUMA038116
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.
OUMA038015
OUMA038202
■
Type D
■Type C
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To fold down the rear seatback
1. Insert the rear seat belt buckle in
the 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.
Turn off the rear seat warmer (if equipped) when you fold the 2nd
row seatback.
OUM034036/OUM034022
■ 2nd row seat
OUM034037/OUM034035
■3rd row seat (if equipped)
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2nd row seat folding
(from outside, if equipped)
Pull the 2nd row seat back folding
lever out.
The 2nd row seat back will be folded.
If you pull the left side lever (1) out,
left side seat back and center seat
back will be folded.
If you pull the right side lever (2) out,
right side seat back will be folded.
To fold down the rear center seat-back (for 2nd row seat)
1. Lower the rear headrests to the lowest position.
2. Push the center seatback folding lever up, then fold the seat toward
the front of the vehicle.
WARNING - Rear seat
folding
Do not fold the rear seats (2nd &
3rd row seats), if passengers,
pets or luggage are in the rear
seats.
It may cause injury or damage
to passengers, pets or luggage.
OUMA034030OUM034031L
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Armrest (2nd row seat)
To use the armrest, pull it forward
from the seatback.
Headrest (for rear seat)
The rear seat(s) is equipped with
headrests in all the seating positions
for the occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrests not only provide com-
fort for passengers, but also helps
protect the head and neck in the
event of a collision.
For maximum effectiveness in case of
an accident, the headrest should be
adjusted so the middle of the head-
rest is at the same height as the cen-
ter of gravity of an occupant's head.
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WARNING - 3rd row seat
3rd row occupants should always
remain in the center of the seat
cushion so the occupants head
is protected by the headrest.
If not, the tailgate may hit the
occupant's head, which could
cause injury.
OUM034021LOHM038049N
* : if equipped
*
*
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Generally, the center of gravity of
most people's head is similar with
the height of the top of their eyes.
Also adjust the headrest as close to
your head as possible. For this rea-
son, the use of a cushion that holds
the body away from the seatback is
not recommended.Adjusting the height up and down(for 2nd row seats)
To raise the headrest :
1. Pull it up to the desired position (1). To lower the headrest :
1. Push and hold the release button
(2) on the headrest support
2. Lower the headrest to the desired position (3).
OUMA034092
■
Outside
■ Center
OUM034019L