Kia Optima: Seat / 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 control the steering wheel, pedals and switches on the instrument panel.
WARNING - Unattended children
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle. Children might operate features of the vehicle that could injure them.
CAUTION - Power seat adjustments
The power seating controls function by electric motor. Excessive operation may cause damage to the electrical equipment.
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.
When in operation, the power seatconsumes a large amount of electrical power. To prevent unnecessary system drain, don’t adjust the power seat longer than necessary while the engine is not running.
Forward and backward
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
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
Pull the front portion of the control switch up to raise or press down to lower the front part of the seat cushion. Pull the rear portion of the control switch up to raise or press down to lower the seat cushion. Release the switch once the seat reaches the desired position.
Lumbar support
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 (1) to increase support, or the rear portion of the switch (2), to decrease support.
2. Release the switch once it reaches the desired position.
3. Press the upper portion (3) of the switch to move the support position up, or press the lower portion (4) of the switch, to move the support position down.
4. Release the switch once it reaches the desired position.
Front seat adjustment - manual
Forward and backward
To move the seat forward or backward:
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 sur ...
Driver position memory system (for power seat)
A driver position memory system is provided to store and recall the driver seat
and outside rearview mirror position with a simple button operation. By saving the
desired position into the syste ...
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