Kia Optima: Front Seat Adjustment - Power

The driver's seat can be adjusted by using the control knob on the left side of the seat. Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so as to easily control the steering wheel, pedals and switches on the instrument panel.

CAUTION

Do not operate two knobs at the same time.

WARNING - Driver’s Seat

• Never attempt to adjust seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control, and an accident causing death, serious injury, or property damage.
• In order to avoid unnecessary airbag injuries including the possibility of severe injury or death, always sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still being able to maintain comfortable control of your vehicle.
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends that the driver sit at least 10 inches (250 mm) away from the steering wheel to avoid the risk of serious injury or death due to the deployment of the driver’s airbag.
• The power seats are operable with the ignition OFF. Therefore, children should never be left unattended in the car.

• Moving the front seat forward and backward
• Adjusting the front seatback recliner
• Adjusting the height of front seat cushion