Kia Optima: Rear Seat
The rear seatbacks fold forward to provide additional cargo space and to provide access to the trunk area.
- To fold the rear seatback(s) down, press the unlock button located on top of the seatbacks, then fold the seatback forward and down.
- To raise the seatback, lift and push it firmly until it clicks into place.
When you return the seatback to its upright position, reposition the rear safety belts so that they can be used by rear seat passengers.
WARNING - Cargo
Cargo should always be secured to prevent it from shifting and causing injury to the vehicle occupants.
CAUTION
Do not remove the floor carpet in your vehicle. Emission control system components cause high exhaust temperatures under the floor.
NOTICE
When returning the rear seat backs to the upright position, remember to return the rear shoulder belts to their proper position. Routing the safety belt webbing through the rear safety belt guides will help keep the belts from being trapped behind or under the seats.
Headrest
To raise the headrest, simply pull it up to the desired position. To lower the
headrest, press the release lever on the left side grommet, while pushing the headrest
down to the desired position ...
Rear seatback lock
When the rear seatback lock lever (located on the backside of the rear seatback)
is in the “LOCK” position, it is not possible to fold the rear seatback down by
using the release lock lever. Sho ...
See also:
Remote keyless entry system operations
Type A
Type B
Lock (1)
All doors are locked if the lock button is pressed. If all doors (and trunk)
are closed, the hazard warning lights will blink once to indicate that all doors
(and tru ...
Engine temperature gauge
This gauge shows the temperature of the engine coolant when the ignition switch
is ON.
Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. If your vehicle overheats,
refer to “If the engine over ...