Kia Sportage: 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.
To maximize the effectiveness in case of
accidents, the headrest should be
adjusted so the middle of the headrest is
as high as the center of gravity of an
occupant's head. Generally, the center of gravity of most people's heads is
similar
with the height as 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.
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
Armrest (if equipped)

To use the armrest, pull it forward from
the seatback.
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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
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 s
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Components and Components Location
Components
Connector Pin Function
Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Using the screwdriver, remove the cluster facia panel (A).
3. Using the screwdriver, remove the crash pad garnish (A).
4. Usi
Fuel filler door
The vehicle's fuel filler door must be
opened and closed by hand from outside
the vehicle.
Opening the fuel filler door
To unlock fuel filler door:
Press the unlock button on your smart
key
Press the Central Door unlock button
on armrest trim of driver's door