Kia Optima: 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. To remove the headrest, raise it as far as it can go then press the release lever while pulling upward.
The headrest may be adjusted forward to three positions by pulling if forward. To adjust the headrest backwards, pull it forward and release it.
WARNING - Headrests
- To reduce the risk of head and neck injuries, don’t operate the vehicle with the headrest removed or improperly positioned.
- For best protection, adjust the headrest so its center is as high as your ears.
- Do not adjust the driver’s headrest while driving.
Adjusting the height of front seat cushion
Front height of front seat cushion
Move the front portion of the control knob up to raise or down to lower the front
part of the seat cushion.
Rear height of front seat cushion
Move the rear ...
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 s ...
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Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an authorized
Kia dealer according to the
Maintenance Schedule at the beginning
of this section.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around
the radiator cap befo ...
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the OCV connector.
3.
Measure resistance between the OCV terminals 1 and
2.
4.
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Engine Oil Pressure Warning
This warning light indicates
the engine oil pressure is low.
If the warning light comes on while driving:
1. Drive safely to the side of the road and stop.
2. With the engine off, check the engin ...