2024 Kia Sportage Seats User Guide

2024 Kia Sportage Seats User Guide

Here is the 2024 Kia Sportage Seats User Guide, which has everything you need to be comfortable and easy on the road. With great care and attention to detail, Kia has made a guide that combines usefulness with style. When you get behind the wheel, you can explore a world of customisable pleasure where cutting-edge technology meets ergonomic design. The 2024 Kia Sportage Seats User Guide makes sure that every moment behind the wheel is exactly how you want it to be, whether you’re driving across the country or just getting around town. This guide gives you all the information you need to easily set up your perfect driving environment, from lumbar support that you can change to seat memory settings that are easy to use. Find the best mix of comfort and style as you use all of your Kia Sportage’s seating options to their fullest. You’ve arrived at a new age of driving pleasure, where every mile is a chance to enjoy comfort and luxury.

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Seat

Front seat

1. Sliding: Forward and Backward
2. Reclining: Back angle
3.  Seat cushion height
4. Seat cushion tilt
5. Lumbar support*
6. Driver position memory system*
7. Headrest
   Rear seat
8. Seat back angle/folding
9. Armrest
10. Headrest
11. Seatback folding

*: if equipped

WARNING

Loose objects
Loose objects in the driver’s foot area could interfere with the operation of the foot pedals, possibly causing an acci-dent. Do not place anything under the front seats.

WARNING

Uprighting seat
Do not press the release lever on a manual seatback without holding and controlling the seatback. The seatback will spring upright, possibly striking you or other passengers.

WARNING

Driver responsibility for passengers
The driver must advise the passengers to keep the seatback in an upright position whenever the vehicle is in motion. If a seat is reclined during an accident, the restraint system’s ability to restrain the passenger will be greatly reduced.

WARNING

Seat cushion
Occupants should never sit on aftermarket seat cushions or sitting cushions. The passenger Occupant Detection System may not operate properly, or the passenger’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt during an acci-dent or a sudden stop.

WARNING

Driver’s seat

• Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could result in loss of control of your vehicle.
• Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position of the seatback. For example, storing items against the seatback could overload the seatback in a sudden stop or collision resulting in serious or fatal injury.
• Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining comfortable control of your vehi-cle. A distance of at least 10 in (25 cm) from your chest to the steering wheel is recommended. Failure to do so can result in air bag inflation injuries to the driver.

WARNING

Rear seatbacks
Always lock the rear seatback before driving. Failure to do so could result in passengers or objects being thrown forward, injuring vehicle occupants.

WARNING

Unexpected Seat Movement
After adjusting a manual seat, always check that it is locked by shifting your weight to the front and the back. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver’s seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

WARNING

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 bottom or seat track while adjusting the seat. Your hand could get caught in the seat mechanism.

WARNING

Luggage and Cargo
Do not stack or pile luggage or cargo higher than the seatback in the cargo area. In an accident, the cargo could strike and injure a passenger. If objects are large, heavy or must be piled, they must be secured in the cargo area.

WARNING

Cargo Area
Do not allow passengers to ride in the cargo area under any circumstance. The cargo area is solely to transport luggage or cargo.

WARNING

Small Objects
Use extreme caution when picking up small objects trapped under the seats or between the seat and the centre console. Your hands might be cut or injured by the sharp edges of the seat’s mechanism.

Feature of Seat Leather

• Our car seats are upholstered with a combination of artificial and genuine leather. Genuine leather is made from the outer skin of an animal, which goes through a special process to be available for use. Since it is a natural substance, each part differs in thickness or density. Also, wrinkles could appear depending on the temperature and humidity.
• The seat cover is made of stretchable material to improve the comfort of passengers.
• The parts contacting the body are curved and the side supporting area is high which provides driving comfort and stability.

CAUTION

• Belts with metallic accessories, zippers or keys inside the back pocket may damage the seat fabric.
• Make sure not to wet the seat. It may change the nature of leather.
• Jeans or clothes which could bleach may contaminate the surface of the seat covering fabric.

NOTICE
Wrinkles or abrasions may appear naturally from usage. It is not the fault of the product. Wrinkles or abrasions are not covered by warranty.

Infotainment system

Select Setting → Vehicle → Seat from the Settings menu in the infotainment system screen, you may use various convenience functions.

• Seat position change alert: When the seat position changes, details of the change are shown with a seat image.
• Seat Easy Access
  • Steering easy access: Moves the steering wheel when the driver enters or leaves the vehicle.
  • Seat Slide Easy Access (fwd/awd) access (Normal/Extended/Off) The seat automatically moves when the driver enters or leaves the vehi-cle may be selected.

The information provided may differ according to which functions apply to your vehicle.

INFORMATION
The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user`s manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

Front seat adjustment for manual seat
The front seat can be adjusted by using the control levers located on the outside of the seat cushion.

Moving forward and backward
Adjust the seat before driving, and make sure the seat is locked securely by trying to move forward and backwards without using the lever. If the seat moves, it is not locked properly.
To move the seat forward or backwards:

1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in place.

Reclining seatback

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly and lift the seatback recline lever.
2. Carefully lean back on the seat and adjust the seatback of the seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seatback is locked in place. (The lever MUST return to its original position for the seatback to lock.)

WARNING

Reclining seatback
Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the protections of your restraint system (seat belts and/or airbags) are greatly reduced by reclining your seatback.
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 acci-dent, you could be thrown into the seat belt, causing neck or other injuries.
The more the seatback is reclined, the greater the chance the passenger’s hips will slide under the lap belt or the passenger’s neck will strike or become entangled in the shoulder belt.

Changing seat cushion height (if equipped)

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

• To lower the seat cushion, push down the lever several times.
• To raise the seat cushion, pull up the lever several times.

Front seat adjustment for power seat (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 control the steering wheel, pedals and switches on the instrument panel.

CAUTION

Power seating adjustments

• The power seating controls function by an electronic motor. Excessive opera-tion may cause damage to the electrical equipment.
• 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.

Moving forward and backward

To move the seat forward or backwards:

1. Push the control switch forward or backwards to move the seat to the desired position.
2. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

Reclining seatback

To recline the seatback:

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

Changing seat cushion tilt and height

To change the height of the seat:

• Pull the front portion (1) of the control switch up to raise or press down to lower the front part of the seat cushion.
• Pull the rear portion (2) of the control switch up to raise or press down to lower the back part of the seat cushion.
• Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.

Adjusting lumbar support for driver’s seat (if equipped)
The lumbar support can be adjusted by pressing the lumbar support switch on the side of the seat.

1. Press the front portion (1) of the switch to increase support, or the rear portion (2) of the switch, to decrease support.
2. Release the switch once it reaches the desired position.

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 comfort for the driver and front passenger 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 as high as the centre of gravity of an occupant’s head. Generally, the centre of gravity of most people’s heads is similar to 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.

WARNING

Headrest removal/adjustment

• Do not operate the vehicle with the headrests removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in a crash. Operating the vehicle without the headrest in position could lead to serious injury or death.
• Do not adjust the headrest height while the vehicle is in motion. The driver may lose control of the vehicle.

CAUTION
Excessive pulling or pushing may damage the headrest.

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.
• Lower the headrest to the desired position (3).

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

Removing headrest

Type A
Type B

To remove the headrest:

1. Recline the seatback (2) with the recline lever or switch (1).
2. Raise the headrest as far as it can go.
3. Press the headrest release button (3) while pulling the headrest up (4).

WARNING

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

Reinstalling headrest

Type A
Type B

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 appropriate height.

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.

Seatback pocket (if equipped)

There is a pocket (1) in the front seat back for storing simple books or atlases, and a USB charger (2) (if equipped) for rear passengers.

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.

Headrest for rear seat

The rear seat is equipped with headrests in all the seating positions for the occupant’s safety and comfort.
The headrest not only provides comfort 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 level with the seat occupant’s 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.

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 (if equipped)

• 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.

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

WARNING

Folded Seatback
The purpose of the fold-down rear seat-backs is to allow you to carry longer objects that could not otherwise be accommodated.

• Never allow a passenger to sit on top of the folded-down seatback while the car is moving. This is not a proper seating position since no seat belts are available for use. This could result in serious injury or death, for example, in case of an accident or sudden stop.

WARNING
When folding the seatback, be sure to hold the seatback or headrest with your hands.

CAUTION
When folding or unfolding a rear seat, make sure to lower the seat’s headrest as much as possible and put the front seat’s seatback in the upright position.
If there is any interference when folding or unfolding the seat, the interfered area of the seat may be damaged.

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Folding 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.
   WARNING
   Objects
   Objects carried on the folded-down seatback should not extend higher than the top of the front seatback. Otherwise, cargo may slide forward and cause injury or damage during sudden stops.
3. When folding the seatback, insert the rear seat belt buckle in the pocket between the rear seatback and cushion. Make sure both seat belts do not interfere with stowed luggage and cargo. Then, the seat belt webbing should be placed in the webbing guide to prevent the seat belt from being damaged by loaded cargo, etc. If the seat belt is loose, it may cause damage or noise. In that case, return the seatback to the upright position and put the webbing out from the guide to realign it.
   
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.

Unfolding the rear seat

1. To use the rear seat, lift and pull the seatback backwards while pulling on the seatback folding lever. Pull the seatback firmly until it clicks into place. Make sure the seatback is locked in place. When you return the seatback to its upright position, always be sure it has locked into position by pushing on the top of the seat-back.
2. Return the rear seat belt to the proper position.
3. When the seatback is completely installed, check the seatback folding lever again.
4. If you want to tilt the rear seatback a bit more, pull on the seat-back folding lever and push the top of the rear seatback towards the rear. Then release the lever and make sure that the rear seat is firmly locked.

WARNING

Uprighting seat
When you return the seatback to its upright position, hold the seatback and return it slowly. If the seatback is returned without holding it, the back of the seat could spring forward, resulting in injury caused by being struck by the seatback.

WARNING

Rear seatback
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 completely 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.

CAUTION

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

CAUTION

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

WARNING
Unless the driver’s position is properly set according to the driver’s physical figure, do not fold the rear seat. It may increase bodily injuries in a sudden stop or collision.

CAUTION
Be careful when loading cargo through the rear passenger seats to prevent damage to the vehicle interior.

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.

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

Seat belts

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.

Seat belt restraint system
For maximum restraint system protection, 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 (CRS)” on pages 3-26 for further discussion.

WARNING

Twisted seat belt
Make sure your seat belt is not twisted when worn. A twisted seat belt may not properly protect 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 cannot protect the occupant in the event of a crash.
• Always wear both the shoulder portion and lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.

WARNING

Damaged seat belt
Any damage in webbing or hardware may lead to serious injury or death in a crash. For your safety, replace the entire seat belt assembly when any part of the webbing or hardware is damaged.

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 contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if the webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged.

• 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 the buckles of other seats. It is very dangerous and you may not be protected by the seat belt properly.
• 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.

WARNING
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.

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