Kia Sportage: Front seat adjustment for power seat
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 electronic motor. Excessive operation
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
![Moving forward and backward](images/books/1538/2/index.7.jpg)
To move the seat forward or 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.
Reclining seatback
![Reclining seatback](images/books/1538/2/index.8.jpg)
To recline the seatback:
- 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.
Changing seat cushion tilt and height
![Changing seat cushion tilt and height](images/books/1538/2/index.9.jpg)
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)
![Adjusting lumbar support for driver's seat (if equipped)](images/books/1538/2/index.10.jpg)
The lumbar support can be adjusted by
pressing the lumbar support switch on
the side of the seat.
- Press the front portion (1) of the
switch to increase support, or the rear
portion (2) of the switch, to decrease
support.
- Release the switch once it reaches the
desired position.
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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 passeng
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
t
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 seatbacks
is to
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Blind-Spot View Monitor settings
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) (if equipped)
Left side
Right side
Blind-Spot View Monitor displays the
rear blind spot area of the vehicle in the
cluster when the turn signal is turned on
to help safely change lanes.
Detecting sensor
SVM-side vie
Rear Body
Body Repair
* These dimensions indicated in this figure are actual-measurement
dimensions.
Under Body
Body Repair
Projected Dimensions
* These dimensions indicated in this figure are actual-measurement
dimensions.
Actual-Measurement Dimensions
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