KIA K900 (2018 year). Instruction — part 2

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Seat and safety features of your vehicle

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 reason, the use of a cushion
that holds the body away from the
seatback is not recommended.

Forward and backward adjustment

The headrest may be adjusted for-
ward or rearward by pulling the lower
part of the headrest forward or rear-
ward to the desired detent in the
direction of the arrow. Adjust the
headrest so that it properly supports
the head and neck.

✽

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.

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Headrest removal/adjust-
ment

• Do not operate the vehicle

with the headrests removed.
Headrests help provide criti-
cal 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.

WARNING

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Excessive pulling or pushing
may damage the headrest.

CAUTION

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Adjusting the height up and down

For manual type

To raise the headrest
1.Pull it up to the desired position (1).

To lower the headrest
1.Push and hold the release button

(2) on the headrest support.

2.Lower the headrest to the desired

position (3).

For power type

To raise the headrest
1. Push the control switch up (1).

To lower the headrest
2. Push the control switch down (2).

Release the switch once the head-
rest reaches the desired position.

Removal

1.Recline the seatback (2) with the

recliner control switch (1).

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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.

WARNING

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For manual type

2.Raise it as far as it can go.
3.Press the release button (3) while

pulling upward (4).

For power type

1.Raise it as far as it can go by

pulling the switch up (3).

2.Pull the headrest up (4).

Installation

1.Recline the seatback (2) with the

recliner control switch (1).

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Headrest Reinstallation

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

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For manual type

2.Put the headrest poles (3) into the

holes while pressing the release
button (4).

3.Recline the seatback (6) with the

recliner control switch (5).

4.Adjust the headrest to the appro-

priate height.

For power type

2.Raise it as far as it can go by

pulling the switch up (3).

3.Put the headrest poles (4) into the

holes and then pull the switch
down (5) until the headrest moves
to the lowest position.

4.To install the headrest securely,

move the headrest up and down 2
or 3 times by pulling the switch up
and down.

5.Recline the seatback (7) with the

recliner control switch (6).

6.Adjust the headrest to the appro-

priate height.

Electronic active headrest

The electronic active headrest is
designed to move the headrest for-
ward and upward when impact sen-
sor detects a rear impact.

This helps to prevent the driver's and

front passenger’s heads from moving
backward during a collision.

✽

NOTICE

Do not damage the Active Headrest.
Headrests can provide critical neck
and head support in a crash.

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Rear seat adjustment
- for power seat (if equipped)

The rear seat can be adjusted by
using the control switches located on
the door.

When in operation, the power seat
consumes a large amount of electri-
cal power. To prevent unnecessary
battery drain, don’t adjust the power
seat longer than necessary while the
engine is not running.

Seat adjustment

• Do not adjust the seat while

wearing seat belts. Moving the
seat forward will cause strong
pressure on the abdomen.

• Do not place your hand near

the seat when adjusting the
seat. Your hand could get
caught in the seat mecha-
nism.

WARNING

Do not operate the rear power
seat while the child seat is
installed. Operation of the rear
power seats affect the proper
car seat installation and thereby
increase the risk of injury to the
child seat occupant.

WARNING

Power seat adjustments

The power seating controls
function by electronic motor.
Excessive operation may cause
damage to the electrical equip-
ment.

CAUTION

Power Seating

Do not operate two or more
power seat control switches at
the same time. Doing so may
damage the power seat motor
or electrical components.

CAUTION

Unattended children

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

WARNING

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Forward, backward and seatback
angle (for power seat)

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.

Easy access switch
(for power seat)

Your vehicle features an easy access
system to provide convenient access
for rear passengers. When opening
the rear door, the rear seats will
move rearward automatically to pro-
vide easier access for passengers.
This easy access system will operate
only when the control switch is in
"ON" position.

Additional switches for adjusting
the front seat (if equipped)

• Front passenger’s seat

The switch is located on the left side
of the front passenger’s seatback.
To adjust the position of front pas-
senger’s seat ;
Press the control switch forward (1)
or rearward (2)to move the seat to
the desired position. Press the con-
trol switch forward (3) or rearward (4)
to move the seatback to the desired
angle.
Do not use these switches while the
front passenger seat is occupied.

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• Rear seat

The switch is located in the armrest
of the rear seat.

To adjust the position of front pas-
senger’s seat ;
Press the control switch forward (1)
or rearward (2) to move the seat to
the desired position.
Press the control switch forward (3)
or rearward (4) to move the seatback
to the desired angle.

Do not use these switches while the
front passenger seat is occupied.

Lumbar support
(for rear right and left passenger’s
seat) (if equipped)

• For right side :
Press the R switch.
The lumbar support can be adjusted
by pushing the lumbar support lever.
Push the lever to left side (1) increase
support or push the lever to the right
side (2) to decrease support.
To move the support position up or
down, push the lever upside (3) or
down side (4).

• For left side :
Press the L switch.
The lumbar support can be adjusted
by pushing the lumbar support lever.
Push the lever to left side (1) increase
support or push the lever to the right
side (2) to decrease support.
To move the support position up or
down, push the lever upside (3) or
down side (4).

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Rear switches operating limitation

You can activate or deactivate the
rear seat control, rear audio control
and climate control by using the
REAR LOCK button on the rear arm-
rest or “System Settings” in the AVN
(Audio, Video, and Navigation).
Detailed information for the “System
Settings” is described in a separately
supplied manual.
If the rear control button has deacti-
vated through AVN, you can reacti-
vate the rear control button only
through AVN.

Headrest (for rear seat)

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 head 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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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 installation
(for power seat)

To remove the headrest move the
seat forward as much as possible.
Raise it as far as it can go then press
the release button (1) while pulling
the headrest up (2).
To reinstall the headrest move the
seat forward as much as possible.
Put the headrest poles (3) into the
holes while pressing the release but-
ton (1). Then adjust it to the appro-
priate height (2).

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Do not operate the vehicle with
the headrests removed.
Headrests may provide critical
neck and head support in a
crash.

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.

WARNING

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Rear center seat headrest

You can fold the rear center seat’s
headrest by pressing the upper part
of the headrest while pushing the
button (1).
To use the headrest, pull up the
upper part of the headrest.

✽

NOTICE

Operating the vehicle with the head-
rest in the folded position does not
provide the vehicle occupant with
the optimal neck and head support
in the event of a crash.

Forward and backward adjustment

The headrest may be adjusted for-
ward or backward by pulling the
lower part of the headrest forward or
backward to the desired detent in the
direction of the arrow. Adjust the
headrest so that it properly supports
the head and neck.

Wing-out (if equipped)

For rear outboard passenger's com-
fort, the ends of the headrest can be
adjusted inward.

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Armrest

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

Carrying long / narrow cargo
(for fixed seat, if equipped)

Additional cargo space is provided to
accommodate long/narrow cargo
(skis, poles, etc.) not able to fit prop-
erly in the trunk when closed.
1. Pull the armrest down.
2. Pull the cover down while pushing

the release lever down.

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• Be careful when loading

cargo through the rear passen-
ger seats to prevent damage to
the vehicle interior.

• When cargo is loaded through

the rear passenger seats,
ensure the cargo is properly
secured to prevent it from mov-
ing while driving. Unsecured
cargo in the passenger com-
partment can cause damage to
the vehicle.

CAUTION

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 on the rear seats,
since they cannot be properly
secured and may hit the front
seat occupants in a collision.

WARNING

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Seat belt restraint system

Seat belts are designed to bear upon
the bony structure of the body, and
should be worn low across the
pelvis, chest and shoulders as appli-
cable. 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.
• 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

Shoulder belt

Never wear the shoulder belt
under your arm or behind your
back. An improperly positioned
shoulder belt cannot protect the
occupant in a crash.

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

Seat belt buckle

Do not allow foreign material
(gum, crumbs, coins, etc.) to
obstruct the seat belt buckle.
This may prevent the seat belt
from fastening securely.

WARNING

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Seat belt warning
(for driver’s seat)

The driver's seat belt warning light
and chime will activate to the follow-
ing table when the Engine Start/Stop
button is in "ON" position.

The driver seat belt warning light and
chime will activate during following
situations.
• The warning light and chime will

activate for 6 seconds when the
seat belt is not buckled and the
Engine Start/Stop button is in ON.

• The warning light will activate for 6

seconds when the seat belt is
buckled and the Engine Start/Stop
button is in ON.

• If the driver seat belt is buckled and

then unbuckled during driving
- If the vehicle speed is below 3

mph (5 km/h), the warning light
will illuminate for 6 seconds.

- If the vehicle speed is between 3

mph (5 km/h) ~ 6 mph (10 km/h),
the warning light and sound will
activate for 6 seconds.

- If the vehicle speed is over 6 mph

(10 km/h), the warning light and
sound will activate for 6 seconds.
And repeat 11 times with 24 sec-
onds of interval.

• If the driver seat belt has not been

buckled at all during driving
- If the vehicle speed is over 6 mph

(10 km/h), the warning light and
sound will activate for 6 seconds.
And repeat 11 times with 24 sec-
onds of interval.

- If the vehicle speed is below 3

mph (5 km/h), the warning light
and sound will turn off within
6seconds.

- If the seat belt has been buckled

during driving, the warning light
will turn off within 6 seconds. The
warning sound will deactivate
immediately.

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Seat belt warning
(for front passenger’s seat)

The front passenger's seat belt
warning light will activate to the fol-
lowing table when the Engine
Start/Stop button is in "ON" position.

The passenger seat belt warning
light will activate during following sit-
uations.
• The warning light will illuminate for

6 seconds if the Engine Start/Stop
button is in ON, regardless of
whether the seat belt is buckled or
not.

• If the driver seat belt is buckled and

then unbuckled during driving
- If the vehicle speed is over 6 mph

(10 km/h), the warning light will
not activate.

- If the vehicle speed is less than 3

mph (5 km/h), the warning light
will turn off when speed is over 6
mph (10 km/h).

- The warning light will not activate

if the vehicle speed is less than 6
mph (10 km/h) when the seatbelt
is unbuckled.

• If the passenger seat belt has not

been buckled at all during driving
- If the vehicle speed is over 6 mph

(10 km/h), the warning light will
illuminate continuously.

✽

NOTICE

Riding in an improper position
adversely affects the front passen-
ger's seat belt warning system. It is
important for the driver to instruct
the passenger as to the proper seat-
ing instructions as contained in this
manual.

• You can find the front passenger's

seat belt warning light on the cen-
ter fascia panel.

• Although the front passenger seat

is not occupied, the seat belt warn-
ing light will blink for 6 seconds.

• The seat belt warning light can

blink when a briefcase or purse is
placed on the front passenger
seat.

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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 for-
ward too quickly.

✽

NOTICE

If you are unable 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
shoulder belt anchor to one of the 4
positions 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
nearest 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.

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To raise the height adjuster, pull it up
(1). To lower it, push it down (3) while
pressing the height adjuster button
(2).
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.

You should place the lap belt portion
as low as possible and snugly across
your hips. If the lap belt is located too
high on your waist, it may increase
the chance of injury in the event of a
collision.
The arm closest to the seat belt
buckle should be over the belt while
the other arm should be under the
belt as shown in the illustration.

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 an 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

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Shoulder belt positioning

Never position the shoulder belt
across your neck or face.

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.

WARNING

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