I have a 2025 K4 Kia, how do these buttons work

marinbeyer said:
If only they made a book and put it in the glove box with instructions on what everything does and how the car can hurt you.

They don’t make physical manuals anymore; they’re online.

@SportageSpur
Lmao, what? Why do people say things that can be easily proven wrong with a quick Google search? Facepalm.

marinbeyer said:
If only they made a book and put it in the glove box with instructions on what everything does and how the car can hurt you.

Definitely read the manual, but it didn’t mention anything about that. If only they did…

@Natashawilliams
Lmao, nice try bro. Literally every common car with decent cupholders will have instructions either in a printed manual or an online copy.

I’m going to guess, ‘push’ them.

Keep in mind, this person shares the road with us and is allowed to vote.

What does the Owner Manual say?

The buttons make your cup holders swing out. I just wish Kia used matte black finishes on all their consoles. If anyone from Kia is reading this, please destroy all remaining stock of shiny black consoles and fire whoever thought they looked good.

You’re not pressing hard enough, trust me.

You need to put it in Park, turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle, and walk because you shouldn’t be operating a motor vehicle.

Lol.

We test-drove one when they came out. I almost want to buy one just because of these cupholders.

Push those little plastic things with the arrows back until they lock away, then press the button to release them.

You push them.

The inside cupholder guide should slide away, allowing you to put in larger items. It’s retractable.

Now I know why you drive a Kia.

You have to push the cup holders in the direction of the arrows and they’ll lock into place to give you more space in the center console. Then you push the buttons to have the cup holders come back out.

I mean, back in 2024, I would guess you’d have to do something silly like first agree not to put hot coffee in them, and keep them fully adjusted to hold your drink securely. Then sign a contract for at least $4.99 a month or only $50 a year… for data collection, of course.