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 ...
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Necessary Inspections
Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine coolant, brake/clutch fluid, and washer
fluid should be checked on a regular basis, with the exact interval depending on
the fluid. Further details are pro ...
Airbag Module Disposal. Description and Operation
Airbag Disposal
Special tool required
Deployment tool 0957A-34100ABefore scrapping any airbags or side airbags (including
those installed in vehicle to be scrapped), the airbags or si ...
Engine Temperature Gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch
is ON.
If the gauge pointer moves beyond the normal range area toward the H position,
it indicates overheating that ...