Kia Optima Hybrid 2020, Owner'S Manual, Page: 85 / 597

Safety features of your vehicle
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To fold down the rear seatback
(for Hybrid, if equipped):
1. Make sure the rear seat belt web-
bing is in the guide to prevent the
seat belt from being damaged.
2. Set the front seatback to the
upright position and if necessary,
slide the front seat forward.
3. Lower the rear headrests to the
lowest position.
CAUTION -
Blocked PHEV
Battery Duct
Do not put objects on the left
side of rear seat. This could
block the battery cooling duct
causing battery degradation.
OJFHP036114L
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Plug-in hybrid
OJF035081L
WARNING -
Objects
Objects carried on the folded
down seatback should not
extend higher than the top of
the front seatbacks. This could
allow cargo to slide forward and
cause injury or damage during
sudden stops.