Adjusting The Height Up And Down; Forward And Backward Adjustment - Kia Sportage Owner's Manual

Safety features of your vehicle
WARNING
• For maximum effectiveness in
case of an accident, the headrest
should be adjusted so the middle
of the headrest is at the same
height of the centre of gravity of
an occupant's head. Generally,
the centre of gravity of most peo-
ple's head is similar with the
height of 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.
• Do not operate the vehicle with
the headrests removed. Severe
injury to the occupants may
occur in the event of an accident.
Headrests may provide protec-
tion against neck injuries when
properly adjusted.
• Do not adjust the headrest posi-
tion of the driver's seat whilst the
vehicle is in motion.
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Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the
desired position (1). To lower the head-
rest, push and hold the release button (2)
on the headrest support and lower the
headrest to the desired position (3).
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Forward and backward adjustment

(if equipped)
The headrest may be adjusted forward to
several different positions by pulling the
headrest.
To adjust the headrest to it's furthest
backward position, pull it fully forward to
the farthest position and release it.
Adjust the headrest so that it properly
supports the head and neck.
CAUTION
Excessive pulling or pushing may
damage the headrest.
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