KIA Sportage 2013 - Manual (Page 33)

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Safety features of your vehicle
• The seat heater (with air ventilation)
defaults to the OFF position whenever
the ignition switch is turned on.
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Seatback pocket (if equipped)
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WARNING - Seatback
pockets
Do not put heavy or sharp objects
in the seatback pockets. In an acci-
dent they could come loose from
the pocket and injure vehicle occu-
pants.
CAUTION
• When cleaning the seats, do not
use an organic solvent such as
thinner, benzene, alcohol and
gasoline. Doing so may damage
the surface of the heater or seats.
• To prevent overheating the seat
heater, do not place anything on
the seats that insulates against
heat, such as blankets, cushions
or seat covers while the seat
heater is in operation.
• Do not place heavy or sharp
objects on seats equipped with
seat warmers. Damage to the seat
warming components could occur.
WARNING - Seat heater
burns
Passengers should use extreme
caution when using seat heaters
due to the possibility of excess
heating or burns. The seat heater
may cause burns even at low tem-
peratures, especially if used for
long periods of time. In particular,
the driver must exercise extreme
care for the following types of pas-
sengers:
1. Infants, children, elderly or hand-
icapped persons, or hospital out-
patients
2. Persons with sensitive skin or
those that burn easily
3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication
that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills, cold
tablets, etc.)