KIA Niro Plug-in Hybrid (2018 year). Manual — part 5

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Seat belts must be snug against your
hips and chest to work properly.
When the seatback is reclined, the
shoulder belt cannot do its job
because it will not be snug against
your chest. Instead, it will be in front
of you. During an accident, you could
be thrown into the seat belt, causing
neck or other injuries.
The more the seatback is reclined,
the greater chance the passenger’s
hips will slide under the lap belt or
the passenger’s neck will strike the
shoulder belt.

Seat height (3)

To change the height of the seat, push
the lever upwards or downwards.
• To lower the seat cushion, push the

lever down several times.

• To raise the seat cushion, pull the

lever up several times.

Front seat adjustment - power
(if equipped)

The front seat can be adjusted by
using the control switches located on
the outside of the seat cushion.
Before driving, adjust the seat to the
proper position so you can easily con-
trol the steering wheel, pedals and
switches on the instrument panel.

WARNING

- Unattended

children

Do not leave children unattend-
ed in the vehicle. Children might
operate features of the vehicle
that could injure them.

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Forward and backward (1)

Push the control switch forward or
backward to move the seat to the
desired position. Release the switch
once the seat reaches the desired
position.

Seatback angle (2)

Push the control switch forward or
backward to move the seatback to
the desired angle. Release the
switch once the seat reaches the
desired position.

Seat height (3)

Pull the front portion of the control
switch up to raise or press down to
lower the front part of the seat cush-
ion. Pull the rear portion of the con-
trol switch up to raise or press down
to lower the seat cushion. Release
the switch once the seat reaches the
desired position.

Lumbar support (for driver’s seat,
if equipped) (4)

The lumbar support can be adjusted
by pressing the lumbar support
switch on the side of the seat.
1. Press the front portion of the

switch to increase support, or the
rear portion of the switch, to
decrease support.

2. Release the switch once it reach-

es the desired position.

Driver position memory system
(if equipped, for power seat)

A driver position memory system is
provided to store and recall the driv-
er seat and outside rearview mirror
position with a simple button opera-
tion. By saving the desired position
into the system memory, different
drivers can reposition the driver seat
based upon their driving preference.
If the battery is disconnected, the
desired seat position memory will
need to be re-saved.

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Storing positions into memory
using the buttons on the door

Storing driver’s seat positions
1. Shift the shift lever into P while the

engine start/stop button is ON or
ignition switch is ON.

2. Adjust the driver’s seat and out-

side rearview mirror comfortable
for the driver.

3. Press SET button on the control

panel. The system will beep once.

4. Press one of the memory buttons

(1 or 2) within 4 seconds after
pressing the SET button. The sys-
tem will beep twice when memory
has been successfully stored.

When recalling an adjustment mem-
ory button while sitting in the vehicle,
you can be surprised by the setting
chosen if the memory has been
adjusted by someone else. If that
occurs, immediately push the seat
position control knob in the direction
of the desired position to stop further
undesired movement.

Recalling positions from memory
1. Shift the shift lever into P.
2. To recall the position in the memo-

ry, press the desired memory but-
ton (1 or 2). The system will beep
once, then the driver’s seat will
automatically adjust to the stored
position.

Adjusting the control switch for the
driver’s seat while the system is
recalling the stored position will
cause the movement to stop and
move in the direction that the control
switch is moved.

WARNING -

Driver

Position Memory System

Never attempt to operate the
driver position memory system
while the vehicle is moving.
This could result in loss of con-
trol, and an accident causing
death or serious injury.

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Easy access function (if equipped)

The system will move the driver's
seat automatically as follows:
• Without smart key system

- It will move the driver’s seat rear-

ward when the ignition key is
removed and front driver’s door is
opened.

- It will move the driver’s seat forward

when the ignition key is inserted.

• With smart key system

- It will move the driver’s seat rear-

ward when the engine start/stop
button is changed to the OFF
position.

- It will move the driver’s seat for-

ward when the engine start/stop
button is changed to the ACC or
START position.

- It will move the driver's seat for-

ward when you get in your vehicle
with the smart key after closing
the driver's door.

You can activate or deactivate this
feature. Refer to "User settings" in
chapter 4.

Headrest (for front seat)

The driver's and front passenger's
seats are equipped with a headrest
for the occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for the driver and front passenger,
but also helps protect the head and
neck in the event of a rear collision.
For maximum effectiveness in case
of an accident, the headrest should
be adjusted so the middle of the
headrest is at the same height of the
center of gravity of an occupant's
head. Generally, the center of gravity
of most people's head is similar with
the height of the top of their eyes.

Also, adjust the headrest as close to
your head as possible. For this rea-
son, the use of a cushion that holds
the body away from the seatback is
not recommended.

WARNING

- Headrest

removal/adjustment

• Do not operate the vehicle

with the headrests removed.
Headrests can provide critical
neck and head support in a
crash.

• Do not adjust the headrest

height while the vehicle is in
motion. Driver may lose con-
trol of the vehicle.

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Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button (2) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desired
position (3).

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NOTICE

If you recline the seatback towards
the front with the headrest and seat
cushion raised, the headrest may
come in contact with the sunvisor or
other parts of the vehicle.

Removal and reinstallation

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To remove the headrest:
1. Recline the seatback (2) with the

recline lever or switch (1).

2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.
3. Press the headrest release button

(3) while pulling the headrest up (4).

To reinstall the headrest :
1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the

holes while pressing the release
button (1).

2. Recline the seatback (4) with the

recline lever or switch (3).

3. Adjust the headrest to the appro-

priate height.

WARNING -

Headrest
Removal

NEVER allow anyone to ride in a
seat with the headrest removed.
Headrests can provide critical
neck and head support in a
crash.

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WARNING

- Headrest

Reinstallation

To reduce the risk of injury to
the head or neck, always make
sure the headrest is locked into
position and adjusted properly
after reinstalling.

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Seatback pocket

The seatback pocket is provided on
the back of the front passenger’s and
driver’s seatbacks.

Rear seat adjustment

Headrest

The rear seat is equipped with head-
rests in all the seating positions for
the occupant's safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for passengers, but also helps
protect the head and neck in the
event of a collision.

For maximum effectiveness in case
of an accident, the headrest should
be adjusted so the middle of the
headrest is at the same height of the
center of gravity of an occupant's
head. Generally, the center of gravity
of most people's heads is similar with
the height as the top of their eyes.
Also, adjust the headrest as close to
your head as possible. For this rea-
son, the use of a cushion that holds
the body away from the seatback is
not recommended.

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WARNING

- Seatback

pockets

Do not put heavy or sharp
objects in the seatback pockets.
In an accident they could come
loose from the pocket and
injure vehicle occupants.

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Adjusting the height up and down
To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
button (2) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desired
position (3).

Removal and reinstallation
To remove the headrest, raise it as
far as it can go then press the
release button (1) while pulling the
headrest upward (2).
To reinstall the headrest, put the
headrest poles (3) into the holes
while pressing the release button (1).
Then adjust it to the appropriate
height and ensure that it locks in
position.

Armrest (if equipped)

To use the armrest, pull it forward
from the seatback.

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Folding the rear seat

The rear seatbacks may be folded to
facilitate carrying long items or to
increase the luggage capacity of the
vehicle.

To fold down the rear seatback
1. Set the front seatback to the

upright position and if necessary,
slide the front seat forward.

2. Lower the rear headrests to the

lowest position as above the pic-
ture.

WARNING -

Folded
Seatback

The purpose of the fold-down
rear seatbacks is to allow you to
carry longer objects than could
not otherwise be accommodated.
• Never allow a passenger to sit

on top of the folded down
seatback while the car is mov-
ing. This is not a proper seat-
ing position since no seat
belts are available for use.

• To reduce the risk of injury

caused by sliding cargo within
the passenger compartment
of the vehicle, objects carried
on the folded down seatback
should not extend higher than
the top of the front seats.

CAUTION

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Blocked Hybrid battery
duct

Do not put objects on the left
side of rear seats. This could
block the battery cooling duct
causing battery degradation.

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WARNING -

Objects

Objects carried on the folded
down seatback should not
extend higher than the top of
the front seatbacks. This could
allow cargo to slide forward and
cause injury or damage during
sudden stops.

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3. When folding the seat back, insert

the rear seat belt buckle in the
pocket between the rear seatback
and cushion then make sure both
seatbelts do not interfere with
stowed luggage and cargo. Then,
insert the seat belt into the two
holes located on both sides.

4. Pull on the seatback folding lever,

then fold the seat toward the front
of the vehicle. When you return the
seatback to its upright position,
always be sure it has locked into
position by pushing on the top of
the seatback.

5. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the

seatback backward by lifting up
seat back. Pull the seatback firmly
until it clicks into place. Make sure
the seatback is locked in place.

6. Return the rear seat belt to the

proper position.

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When returning the rear seatbacks to
the upright position, remember to
return the rear shoulder belts to their
proper position.

CAUTION -

Damaging

rear seat belt buckles

When you fold the rear seat-
back, insert the buckle between
the rear seatback and cushion.
Doing so can prevent the buckle
from being damaged by the rear
seatback.

WARNING -

Cargo loading

Make sure the engine is off, the
dual clutch transmission is in P
(Park) and the parking brake is
securely applied whenever load-
ing or unloading cargo. Failure
to take these steps may allow
the vehicle to move if the shift
lever is inadvertently moved to
another position.

WARNING

- Cargo

Cargo should always be
secured to prevent it from being
thrown about the vehicle in a
collision and causing injury to
the vehicle occupants. Do not
place objects in the rear seats,
since they cannot be properly
secured and may hit the front
seat occupants in a collision.

WARNING -

Rear
Seatback

To ensure maximum protection
in the event of an accident or
sudden stop, when returning the
rear seat to the upright position:
• Be careful not to damage the

seat belt webbing or buckle.

• Do not allow the seat belt

webbing or buckle to become
pinched or caught in the rear
seat.

• Ensure the seatback is com-

pletely locked into its upright
position by pushing on the
top of the seatback.
Failure to adhere to any of
these instructions could
result in serious injury or
death in the event of a crash.

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SEAT BELTS

Seat belt restraint system

• For maximum restraint system pro-

tection, the seat belts must always
be used whenever the vehicle is
moving. A properly positioned
shoulder belt should be positioned
midway over your shoulder across
your collarbone.

• Never allow children to ride in the

front passenger seat. See child
restraint system section for further
discussion.

Seat belts are designed to bear upon
the bony structure of the body, and
should be worn low across the front
of the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as
applicable; wearing the lap section of
the belt across the abdominal area
must be avoided.
Seat belts should be adjusted as
firmly as possible, consistent with
comfort, to provide the protection for
which they have been designed.
A slack belt will greatly reduce the
protection afforded to the wearer.
Care should be taken to avoid con-
tamination of the webbing with pol-
ishes, oils and chemicals, and partic-
ularly battery acid. Cleaning may
safely be carried out using mild soap
and water. The belt should be
replaced if webbing becomes frayed,
contaminated or damaged.

WARNING

- Damaged

seat belt

Replace the entire seat belt
assembly if any part of the web-
bing or hardware is damaged as
you can no longer be sure that a
damaged seat belt will provide
protection in a crash.

WARNING

- Twisted seat

belt

Make sure your seat belt is not
twisted when worn. A twisted
seat belt may not properly pro-
tect you in an accident and
could even cut into your body.

WARNING

- Shoulder Belt

• Never wear the shoulder belt

under your arm or behind
your back. An improperly
positioned shoulder belt can-
not protect the occupant in a
crash.

• Always wear both the shoul-

der portion and lap portion of
the lap/shoulder belt.

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• No modifications or additions

should be made by the user which
would either prevent the seat belt
adjusting devices from operating to
remove slack, or prevent the seat
belt assembly from being adjusted
to remove slack.

• When you fasten the seat belt, be

careful not to latch the seat belt in
buckles of other seat. It's very dan-
gerous and you may not be pro-
tected by the seat belt properly.

• Do not unfasten the seat belt and

do not fasten and unfasten the seat
belt repeatedly while driving. This
could result in loss of control, and
an accident causing death, serious
injury, or property damage.

• When fastening the seat belt,

make sure that the seat belt does
not pass over objects that are hard
or can break easily.

WARNING

- Seat belt

buckle

Do not allow foreign material
(gum, crumbs, coins, liquids,
etc.) to obstruct the seat belt
buckle.

This may prevent the

seat belt from fastening securely.

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Front seat belt warning

Driving
conditions

Conditions

Warning pattern

Seat belt

Vehicle speed

Light

Sound

While
parked
(Ignition
switch ON)

Buckled

0 mph (0 km/h)

Illuminates

(for 6 seconds)

No sound

Unbuckled

- Sounds

(for 6 seconds, driver`s seat)

- No sound

(for passenger’s seat)

While
driven

Unbuckled

Including and more than 6mph

(9 km/h) ~ Less than

12 mph (20 km/h)

Continuously Illuminates

No sound

When the seatbelt is

unbuckled after use

Less than 12 mph (20km/h)

Continuously Illuminates

No sound

Including and more than 12

mph (20 km/h)

Blinks continuously

Alarm sounds for 100 seconds

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Seat belt - Driver's 3-point system
with emergency locking retractor

To fasten your seat belt:
To fasten your seat belt, pull it out of
the retractor and insert the metal tab
(1) into the buckle (2). There will be
an audible "click" when the tab locks
into the buckle.

The seat belt automatically adjusts to
the proper length only after the lap
belt portion is adjusted manually so
that it fits snugly around your hips. If
you lean forward in a slow, easy
motion, the belt will extend and let
you move around. If there is a sud-
den stop or impact, however, the belt
will lock into position. It will also lock
if you try to lean forward too quickly.

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NOTICE

If you are not able to pull out the
seat belt from the retractor, firmly
pull the belt out and release it. Then
you will be able to pull the belt out
smoothly.

Height adjustment

You can adjust the height of the shoul-
der belt anchor to one of the 4 posi-
tions for maximum comfort and safety.
The height of the adjusting seat belt
should not be too close to your neck.
The shoulder portion should be
adjusted so that it lies across your
chest and midway over your shoulder
near the door and not your neck.
To adjust the height of the seat belt
anchor, lower or raise the height
adjuster into an appropriate position.
To raise the height adjuster, pull it up
(1). To lower it, push it down (3) while
pressing the height adjuster button (2).

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Release the button to lock the
anchor into position. Try sliding the
height adjuster to make sure that it
has locked into position.
Improperly positioned seat belts can
cause serious injuries in an accident.

Seat belts - Front passenger and
rear seat 3-point system with
combination locking retractor

To fasten your seat belt:
Combination retractor type seat belts
are installed in the rear seat posi-
tions to help accommodate the
installation of child restraint systems.
Although a combination retractor is
also installed in the front passenger
seat position, it is strongly recom-
mended that children always be
seated in the rear seat. NEVER
place any infant restraint system in
the front seat of the vehicle.
This type of seat belt combines the
features of both an emergency lock-
ing retractor seat belt and an auto-
matic locking retractor seat belt. To
fasten your seat belt, pull it out of the
retractor and insert the metal tab into
the buckle. There will be an audible
"click" when the tab locks into the
buckle. When not securing a child
restraint, the seat belt operates in the
same way as the driver's seat belt
(Emergency Locking Retractor Type).

It automatically adjusts to the proper
length only after the lap belt portion
of the seat belt is adjusted manually
so that it fits snugly around your hips.
When the seat belt is fully extended
from the retractor to allow the instal-
lation of a child restraint system, the
seat belt operation changes to allow
the belt to retract, but not to extend
(Automatic Locking Retractor Type).
Refer to “Using a child restraint sys-
tem” in this section.

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NOTICE

Although the combination retractor
provides the same level of protection
for seated passengers in either emer-
gency or automatic locking modes,
have the seated passengers use the
emergency locking feature for improv-
ed convenience. The automatic locking
function is intended to facilitate child
restraint installation. To convert from
the automatic locking feature to the
emergency locking operation mode,
allow the unbuckled seat belt to fully
retract.

WARNING

- Shoulder belt

positioning

Verify the shoulder belt anchor
is locked into position at the
appropriate height. Never posi-
tion the shoulder belt across
your neck or face. Improperly
positioned seat belts can cause
serious injuries in an accident.

WARNING

- Seat belt

replacement

Replace your seat belts after
being in an accident. Failure to
replace seat belts after an acci-
dent could leave you with dam-
aged seat belts that will not pro-
vide protection in the event of
another collision.