Kia Rio 2021 Owner's Manual page 30

SC PE CAN (ENG) 3.QXP 10/23/2020
4. Pull the lock release lever and fold
the rear seatback forward and
down firmly.
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To unfold the rear seat (if equipped):
1. To use the rear seat, lift and pull
the seatback rearward. 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 posi-
tion, always be sure it has locked
into position by pushing on the top
of the seatback.
2. Return the rear seat belt to the
OSC037017N proper position.
3. When the seatback is completely
installed, check the seatback fold-
ing lever again.
When returning the rear seatbacks to
the upright position, remember to
return the rear shoulder belts to their
proper position.
Safety features of your vehicle
CAUTION
Be careful when loading cargo
through the rear passenger
seats to prevent damage to the
vehicle interior.
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 body injuries in a sud-
den stop or collision.
WARNING -
Uprighting
seat
When you return the seatback
to its upright position, hold the
seatback and return it slowly. If
the seatback is returned with-
out holding it, the back of the
seat could spring forward
resulting in injury caused by
being struck by the seatback.
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