Kia Automobile User Manual page 30

Knowing your vehicle
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Headrest adjustment
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Adjusting the height up and down
The headrest not only provides com-
fort for the driver and passengers,
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but also helps to protect the head
and neck in the event of a collision.
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To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position ( 1 ). To lower the
headrest, push and hold the release
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button ( 2 ) on the headrest support
and lower the headrest to the desired
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position ( 3 ). For best protection,
adjust the headrest so its center is as
high as your ears.
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Removal
To remove the headrest, raise it as
far as it can go then press the
release button ( 1 ) while pulling
upward ( 2 ).
WARNING
To reduce the risk of head and
neck injuries, do not drive the
vehicle with
removed or improperly posi-
tioned.
Do not adjust the driver's head-
rest while driving.
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Active headrest (if equipped)
The active headrest is designed to
move forward and upward during a
rear impact. This helps to prevent the
driver's and front passenger's head
from moving backward and thus
helps prevent neck injuries.
the headrest
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