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How to Lower the Rear Seats of the Kia Sportage

Model: Kia Sportage QL, MK 4 - Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Part: Checks and maintenance

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Follow these instructions to lower the rear seats of the Kia Sportage in simple and quick steps. First, open the rear doors of the vehicle and pull the lever located on the side of the rear seat.

Then, lower the backrest of the vehicle (deciding which backrests to lower), as shown in the video. This will significantly increase the load volume of the boot.

Finally, reposition the rear seats to their original position by applying the reverse procedure!


Updated on 9 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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