Kia K4: Seating and Safety Restraints for the Kia K4 / Seats

Loose objects

Loose objects in the driver’s foot area could interfere with the operation of the foot pedals, possibly causing an accident. Do not place anything under the front seats.

Raising a seat upright

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.

Driver responsibility for passengers

The driver must advise the passengers to keep seatbacks in upright positions whenever the vehicle is in motion. If a seat is reclined during an accident, the restraint system’s ability to restrain the passenger is greatly reduced.

Seat cushion

Occupants should never sit on aftermarket seat cushions. The passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not operate properly, or the passenger’s hips may slide under the lap portion of the seat belt during an accident or a sudden stop.

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. For example, storing items against the seatback could result in serious or fatal injury in a sudden stop or collision.

• Sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining comfortable control of your Kia. A distance of at least 10 inches (25 cm) from your chest to the steering wheel is recommended. Failure to do so can result in air bag inflation injuries to the driver.

Rear seatbacks

Always lock the rear seatback before driving. Failure to do so could result in passengers or objects being thrown forward, injuring occupants.

Unexpected seat movement

After adjusting a manual seat, always check that it is locked by shifting your weight to the front and to the back. Sudden or unexpected movement of the driver’s seat could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

Seat adjustment

• Do not adjust the seat while wearing seat belts. Moving the seat forward may put 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.

Luggage and cargo

Do not stack or pile luggage or cargo higher than the seatback in the cargo area. In an accident, the cargo could strike and injure a passenger. If objects are large, heavy, or must be piled, secure them in the cargo area.

Cargo area

Do not allow passengers to ride in the cargo area under any circumstance. The cargo area is solely for the purpose of transporting luggage or cargo.

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 seat mechanism.

Precautions with seat covers

Use caution when working on the seat cover. A short circuit or disconnection may occur, which could cause an abnormal noise or damage the ventilation system.

Seat short circuit risk

Be aware of wires or air vents when placing a seat cover or covering the seat with plastic. Short circuits and blocked vents can cause damage and could lead to fire.

• Avoid contact with belts featuring metallic studs, sharp zippers, or heavy keychains, as these may permanently snag or damage the premium seat upholstery.

• Keep your Kia K4 seats dry. Excessive moisture or liquid spills can compromise the quality of the leather and lead to potential staining or material degradation.

• Be cautious when wearing clothing recently treated with bleach or harsh chemicals, as these substances can cause irreversible discoloration or stains on the leather surface.

Minor wrinkles, surface creasing, or light abrasions that develop through regular usage are considered natural characteristics of leather seating and do not constitute a manufacturing defect. Consequently, these aesthetic changes are not covered by the Kia K4 new vehicle warranty.

To guarantee proper protection, always make sure the rear headrest is fully locked into position after performing any adjustments in your Kia K4.

Seatback pocket safety

For the safety of all passengers, do not store heavy, rigid, or sharp objects in the Kia K4 seatback pockets. In the event of a sudden stop or collision, these items could be ejected, potentially causing serious injury to vehicle occupants.