Kia Optima: Adjusting the Front Seatback Recliner
To change the seatback angle, lean forward slightly and raise the lever located on the outer portion of the seat. Slowly and carefully lean back to the desired angle and release the lever. After adjustment, make sure that the lever has returned to its original locked position.
WARNING - Front Seat
Riding in a vehicle with a front seatback reclined could lead to serious or fatal injury in an accident. If a front seat is reclined, the occupant’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the safety belt applying great force to the unprotected abdomen. Internal injuries could result. Keep the seatbacks in a comfortably upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion.
Moving the Front Seat Forward and Backward
To move the seat forward or backward, pull up on the lever under the front edge
of the seat cushion, slide the seat to the desired position, and release the lever.
To ensure the seat is locked i ...
Adjusting the height of front seat cushion
To change the height (front portion) of the seat cushion, rotate the knob located
on the outside of the seat cushion.
To lower the seat cushion, rotate the knob toward the front of the vehicle ...
See also:
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
WARNING - ABS Brakes
Your ABS is not a substitute for good driving judgement. You can still have an
accident. In fact, your ABS system will probably not be able to prevent an accident
in the ...
Side Impact Sensor (SIS). Description and Operation
Description
Side Impact Sensor (SIS) system consists of two P-SIS which are installed at each
center of the front door module (LH and RH) and two SIS which are installed at each
center pillar nea ...
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be
changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the car is being
driven in severe conditions, more frequent
oil an ...