Kia Sorento: Walk-in seat (3rd row seat)

To facilitate effortless entry and exit for passengers accessing the 3rd-row seating area in your 3-row Kia Sorento, utilize the intelligent walk-in feature:

1. Thread the 2nd-row seat belt webbing through the designated shoulder belt holding guide clip to prevent the belt strap from snagging. Pull the webbing up slightly so it sits flush and untangled against the side pillar.
2. Press the one-touch walk-in release switch (1) located on the upper shoulder of the 2nd-row seatback, or press the secondary walk-in switch (2) positioned on the lower outer side panel of the 2nd-row seat base.

   In addition to the electronic buttons, the 2nd-row seat can also be manually unlocked and folded forward by pulling the emergency manual release strap situated under the rear base of the 2nd-row seatback. An instructional icon tag is attached to the strap for quick identification inside your Kia Sorento.

   WARNING

   Walk-In Feature Safety Warning

   Never operate the 2nd-row walk-in release switch or pull the manual strap while the vehicle is driving or when the 2nd-row seat is occupied. Unintended seat activation while in motion causes the seat to pitch forward rapidly, creating serious injury risks to Kia Sorento occupants.

   Upon activating the walk-in release switch or manual strap, the 2nd-row seatback automatically folds flat toward the cushion and slides the entire seat assembly forward to create a wide entryway to the 3rd row.

3. After occupants have boarded or exited the 3rd row, slide the 2nd-row seat assembly back along its track to its rearward position, then lift and press the seatback firmly backward until it snaps into a vertical position with an audible click. Verify that both the track base and seatback are locked.

   WARNING

   Manual Strap Usage Precautions

   Do not pull the emergency release strap when the 2nd-row seats are occupied by passengers.

   Rapid, sudden movement of the seat assembly during movement can lead to personal injury. The emergency pull strap should only be utilized in instances where the electronic one-touch folding switches located on the upper seatback or lower outer base of the 2nd-row seat fail to operate inside your Kia Sorento.