Kia Optima: Headrest (for front seat) / Removal and reinstallation

■ Type A

■ Type B
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).
WARNING - Headrest Removal
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.

■ Type A

■ Type B
To reinstall the headrest :
1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the holes while pressing the release button
(1) or switch(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.
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 ...
The seatback pocket is provided on the back of the front passenger’s and driver’s
seatbacks.
WARNING - Seatback pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the seatback pockets. In an accid ...
Other information:
On a vehicle equipped with a smart key, the trunk lock is released with no-touch
activation using the Smart Trunk system.
How to use the Smart Trunk
The trunk can be opened with notouch activation if the following conditions are
met:
It has been over 15 seconds since all doors closed and ...
❈ This actual feature may differ from the illustration.
To use the coat hook, pull down the upper portion of coat hook.
CAUTION - Hanging clothing
Do not hang heavy clothes, since they may damage the hook.
WARNING
Do not hang other objects such as hangers or hard objects except clothes.
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