Kia Rio: Safety features of your vehicle / Seat
Driver’s seat
(1) Forward and backward
(2) Seatback angle
(3) Seat height adjustment*
(4) Headrest
Front passenger’s seat
(5) Forward and backward
(6) Seatback angle
(7) Headrest
Rear seat
(8) Headrest
(9) Seatback folding*
WARNING - Loose objects
Do not place anything in the driver's foot well or under the front seats.
Loose objects in the driver's foot area could interfere with the operation of the
foot pedals.
WARNING - Uprighting seat
Do not press the release lever on a manual seatback without holding and controlling
the seatback. The seatback will spring upright possibly impacting you or other passengers.
WARNING - Seat cushion
Occupants should never sit on aftermarket seat cushions or sitting cushions.
The passenger's hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt during an
accident or a sudden stop.
WARNING - Driver responsibility for passengers
The driver must advise the passenger to keep the seatback in an upright position
whenever the vehicle is in motion. If a seat is reclined during an accident, the
restraint system's ability to restrain will be greatly reduced.
WARNING - Driver’s seat
- Never attempt to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. This could
result in loss of control of your vehicle.
- Do not allow anything to interfere with the normal position of the seatback
and seatback adjustment.
- Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining
comfortable control of your vehicle. A distance of at least 25 cm (10 in) from
your chest to the steering wheel is recommended. Failure to do so could result
in air bag inflation injuries to the driver.
WARNING - Seat adjustment
- Do not adjust the seat while wearing seat belts. Moving the seat forward
will cause strong pressure on the abdomen.
- Do not place your hand near the seat bottom or seat track while adjusting
the seat. Your hand could get caught in the seat mechanism.
WARNING - Small Objects
Use extreme caution when picking up small objects trapped under the seats
or between the seat and the center console. Your hands might be cut or injured by
the sharp edges of the seats mechanism.
Feature of Seat Leather
- Leather is made from the outer skin of an animal, which goes through a special
process to be available for use. Since it is a natural substance, each part
differs in thickness or density. Wrinkles may appear as a natural result of
stretching and shrinking depending on the temperature and humidity.
- The seat cover is made of stretchable material to improve comfort of passengers.
- The parts contacting the body are curved and the side supporting area is
high which provides driving comfort and stability.
- Wrinkles may appear naturally from usage. It is not a fault of the product.
CAUTION
- Belts with metallic accessories, zippers or keys inside your back pants
pocket may damage the seat fabric.
- Make sure not to wet the seat. It may change the nature of natural leather.
- Jeans or clothes which contain bleach may contaminate the surface of
the seat covering fabric and cause damage or discoloration.
✽ NOTICE
Wrinkles or abrasions which appear naturally from usage are not covered by
warranty.
You will find many safety precautions and recommendations throughout this section,
and throughout this manual. The safety precautions in this section are among the
most important.
Always wear you ...
Forward and backward
To move the seat forward or backward:
1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever up and hold it.
2. Slide the seat to the position you desire.
3. Release the lever and make sur ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check the steering wheel free road.
(1)
Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels can face straight
ahead.
(2)
Measure the distance the steering wheel can be ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid (ATF) Level Check
1.
Place the vehicle on a level ground.
2.
Start the engine to warm up the ATF.
3.
Check by using KDS/GDS that the temperature of the ATF is b ...