Kia Sorento: Front seat adjustment for power seat : (if equipped)

If your Kia Sorento is equipped with full power seat controls, you can precisely calibrate the driver's seat position using the intuitive electronic control switches located on the lower outer trim of the seat cushion. Prior to starting the engine or driving, take time to adjust your seating position so that your legs easily depress the brake and accelerator pedals and your hands comfortably reach the Kia Sorento steering wheel, gear selector, and dashboard controls.

WARNING

Unattended Children Safety Hazard

Never leave young children unsupervised inside your vehicle. Unattended children could accidentally manipulate the motorized power seat switches or other vehicle controls, leading to severe physical entrapment, pinch injuries, or accidental vehicle movement in your Kia Sorento.

NOTE

Power Seating Care and Operational Guidelines

• The power seating mechanisms in your Kia Sorento are operated by precision electric drive motors. Continuous or prolonged activation without pause can overheat and damage the electrical circuitry or trip internal thermal fuses.

• Do not depress or operate two or more power seat control switches simultaneously. Multi-button operation can overload the power seat motors, burn out internal switches, or damage underlying electrical wiring components.

Moving forward and backward

To slide the power-adjustable front seat forward or backward smoothly:

1. Push the primary horizontal control switch forward toward the dashboard or pull it backward toward the rear seats to slide the entire seat assembly in that direction.
2. Release the electronic control switch as soon as the Kia Sorento driver seat settles into your ideal legroom position.

Reclining seatback

To electronically adjust the incline angle of your power seatback in the Kia Sorento:

1. Tilt the vertical portion of the power seat switch forward to tilt the backrest upright, or push it backward to recline the backrest to your desired angle.
2. Release the switch once the seatback achieves a safe, upright, and supportive position for driving or resting.

Changing seat cushion tilt and height

To customize both the cushion elevation and thigh tilt angle of the power driver seat in your Kia Sorento:

1. Pull the front section of the horizontal power switch upward to raise thigh support, or press it downward to lower the front lip of the seat cushion.
2. Pull the rear section of the horizontal switch upward to raise the overall seat cushion height, or push it downward to lower the seating surface closer to the floor.
3. Release the switch buttons as soon as the seat height and thigh angle feel fully supportive and ergonomically aligned.

Adjusting lumbar support: (if equipped)

Figure 1. Type A

Figure 2. Type B

To optimize lumbar comfort according to your vehicle's specific equipment configuration (Type A or Type B switch design) in your Kia Sorento:

1. Press the front half of the lumbar switch pad to push the internal support bolster forward into your lower back, or press the rear half of the switch to decrease pressure and retract the cushion.
2. Let go of the control button once the lumbar profile provides firm spine stabilization for your drive in the Kia Sorento.

Adjusting cushion extension for driver’s seat: (if equipped)

To modify the power thigh cushion extension feature for taller drivers requiring extra leg support in the Kia Sorento:

1. Press the forward edge of the extension control switch to slide the front cushion section outward for added leg support, or press the back edge of the switch to retract it.
2. Release the extension switch when the front edge of the seat pad perfectly cradles your thighs without restricting knee movement.