Rear Seat Adjustment; Seatback Pocket; Adjusting The Seatback Recliner; Split Folding Rear Seat - Kia Sportage 2008 Owner's Manual

Knowing your vehicle
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Seatback pocket

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A seatback pocket is provided on the
back of the front passenger and dri-
vers seatbacks.
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WARNING
Seatback
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pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp
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objects in the seatback pockets.
In an accident they could come
loose from the pocket and injure
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vehicle occupants.
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Rear seat adjustment

Adjusting the seatback recliner

To recline the seatback:
1. Pull the lock release lever located
on the top of the seatback.
2. Recline the seatback to the
desired position.
3. Release the lever and make sure
the seatback is locked in place.
CAUTION -
When reclining the seatback,
you should adjust the lock
release lever while standing and
holding the seatback.

Split folding rear seat

The rear seatbacks fold forward to
provide additional cargo space and
to provide access to the cargo area.
• To fold the rear seatback(s) down,
pull the lock release lever, then fold
the seatback forward and down.
• To raise the seatback, lift and push
it firmly until it clicks into place.
• When you return the seatback to
its upright position, reposition the
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rear safety belts so that they can
be used by rear seat passengers.
Rear seatback
locks