Kia EV2: Seats / Front seat headrest

The driver’s and front passenger’s seats in your Kia EV2 are equipped with an ergonomically designed headrest for the occupant’s safety, support, and long-term travel comfort.

The headrest not only provides comfort for the driver and front passenger, but also helps protect the head and neck in the event of a collision.

To maximize effectiveness in case of accidents, the headrest should be adjusted so the middle of the headrest is level with the centre of gravity of an occupant’s head. Generally, the centre of gravity of most people’s heads is at the same height as the top of their eyes.

Adjust the headrest as close to your head as possible. For this reason, we do not recommend using a cushion that holds your body away from the seatback.

WARNING

Headrest removal/adjustment

• Do not operate your Kia EV2 with the headrests removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in a crash.

• Do not adjust the headrest height whilst the vehicle is in motion. You may lose control of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Excessive pulling or pushing may damage the headrest.

Adjusting the height up and down : (if equipped)

1. To raise the headrest of your Kia EV2, pull it upward firmly to the desired comfortable position.
2. To lower the headrest:
   1. Push and hold the mechanical release button (1) located on the headrest support collar.
   2. Lower the headrest smoothly to the desired height position.

   WARNING

   To properly protect all vehicle occupants, always make sure the headrest locks securely into position after adjusting it.

   CAUTION

   If you angle the seatback forward while the headrest and seat cushion are raised, the headrest may contact the sun visor or other upper interior parts of your Kia EV2.

Forward and backward adjustment: (if equipped)

Fine-tune the headrest position in your Kia EV2 by pulling it forward incrementally to one of three different locking positions to suit your seating posture.

To adjust the headrest as far back as its travel will allow, pull it all the way forward past the final notch to release the mechanism back to the rearmost resting position.

Always adjust the headrest so that it properly and comfortably supports both the head and neck during your drive.

Removing headrest

To safely remove the headrest for maintenance or configuration changes:

1. Recline the seatback slightly using the manual recline lever or power switch to provide adequate clearance.
2. Raise the headrest upward as far as its guide poles will allow.
3. Press the headrest release buttons (1) simultaneously whilst pulling the headrest straight up out of the seatback frame.

   WARNING

   Removing headrest

   NEVER allow anyone to ride in a vehicle seat with the headrest removed or reversed. Properly positioned headrests provide critical neck and head support in the event of a crash.

Reinstalling headrest

To correctly reinstall the headrest into your Kia EV2 seat:

1. Recline the seatback using the recline lever or switch to create working clearance.
2. Insert both headrest poles into the guiding sleeve holes whilst pressing and holding the release button (1).
3. Adjust the headrest downward or upward to the appropriate ergonomic height.

   WARNING

   Headrest reinstallation

   To reduce the risk of severe injury to the head or neck, always make sure the headrest locks securely into position and is adjusted properly after reinstalling.