Kia Optima 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 142 / 776

The steering wheel should be posi‐
tioned so that it is comfortable for you
to drive, while permitting you to see
the instrument panel warning lights
and gauges.
WARNING
• Never adjust the angle of the
steering wheel while driving. You
may lose steering control and
cause severe personal injury,
death or accidents.
• After adjusting, push the steering
wheel both up and down to be cer‐
tain it is locked in position.
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To change the steering wheel angle,
pull down the lock release lever (1), ad‐
just the steering wheel to the desired
angle (2) and height (3), then pull up
the lock-release lever (4) to lock the
steering wheel in place. Be sure to ad‐
just the steering wheel to the desired
position before driving.
NOTICE
After adjustment, sometimes the
lock-release lever may not lock the
steering wheel.
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It is not a malfunction. This occurs
when two gears engage. In this case,
adjust the steering wheel again and
then lock the steering wheel.
Heated steering wheel (if
equipped)
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With the ignition switch in the ON posi‐
tion, pressing the heated steering
wheel button warms the steering
wheel. The indicator on the button will
illuminate.
Features of your vehicle
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