Kia Rio: Headrest (for front seat) / Removal and installation

Kia Rio 2017-2025 YB Owners Manual / Safety features of your vehicle / Seat / Headrest (for front seat) / Removal and installation

To remove the headrest:

1. Recline the seatback (2) with the recline lever(1).

2. Raise headrest as far as it can go.

3. Press the headrest release button (3) while pulling the headrest up (4).

WARNING - Headrest Removal

NEVER allow anyone to ride in a seat with the headrest removed. Headrests can provide critical neck and head support in a crash.

To reinstall the headrest :

1. Put the headrest poles (2) into the holes while pressing the release button (1).

2. Recline the seatback (4) with the recline lever (3).

3. Adjust the headrest to the appropriate height.

WARNING - Headrest Reinstallation

To reduce the risk of injury to the head or neck, always make sure the head rest is locked into position and adjusted properly after reinstalling.

Adjusting the height up and down

To raise the headrest, pull it up to the desired position (1). To lower the headrest, push and hold the release button (2) on the headrest support and lower the headrest to the desired position ...

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The seatback pocket is provided on the back of the front passenger’s seatback. WARNING - Seatback pocket Do not put heavy or sharp objects in the seatback pocket. An occupant could contact suc ...

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