Kia EV2: Seats / Front seat adjustment for manual seat : (if equipped)

Use the tactile control levers positioned on the outer side of the seat cushion to manually adjust the front seats of your Kia EV2 to your preferred position.

Moving forward and backward

Always adjust your seating position before setting the vehicle in motion. Make sure the seat is locked securely into place by attempting to slide it forward and backward without using the release lever. If the seat shifts position, it is not locked properly.

To move the seat forward or backward:

1. Pull the seat slide adjustment lever upward and hold it firmly.
2. Slide the seat smoothly to your desired ergonomic position.
3. Release the lever and verify that the seat is firmly locked in place.

Reclining seatback

To recline the seatback:

1. Lean forward slightly to relieve pressure and lift the seatback recliner lever.
2. Carefully lean back against the cushioning and adjust the seatback to your preferred angle.
3. Release the lever and make certain the seatback is locked securely in place.

   The lever MUST fully return to its original resting position for the seatback locking mechanism to engage.

   WARNING

   Reclining seatback

   Sitting in an excessive reclined position when your Kia EV2 is in motion presents severe safety risks. Even when buckled up, reclining the seatback greatly reduces the protective efficiency of the restraint system (including seat belts and air bags).

   Seat belts must remain snug against an occupant’s hips and chest to function correctly during an impact. When the seatback is reclined, the shoulder belt cannot perform its job because it fails to rest snugly across your chest. In a sudden accident, you could be thrown forcefully into the seat belt or slide underneath it, causing severe neck, abdominal, spinal, or other catastrophic injuries.

   The further the seatback is reclined, the greater the statistical chance that your hips will slide under the lap belt or your neck will strike the shoulder strap.

Changing seat cushion height : (if equipped)

To change the height of the seat cushion:

1. To lower the seat cushion surface, push the adjustment lever downward multiple times.
2. To raise the seat cushion surface, pull the adjustment lever upward multiple times.