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SRS components and functions

* The actual features in your vehicle may not necessarily be available due to the selected options or regions.

  1. Driver's front airbag module

  2. Passenger's front airbag module

  3. Side airbag modules

  4. Curtain airbag modules

  5. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies*

  6. Airbag warning light/Passenger's front airbag ON/OFF menu

  7. SRS control module (SRSCM)/rollover sensor

  8. Front impact sensors

  9. Side impact sensors

  10. Side pressure sensors*

  11. Passenger's front airbag ON/OFF menu*

  12. Driver's centre side airbag module*

  13. Driver's knee airbag module

* if equipped

Operating condition(s)

  • EV button is in the ON position

    • The SRS airbag warning light will appear for approximately 6 seconds and go out.

WARNING

If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the SRS. In this case, have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • The light does not turn on briefly when you turn the vehicle ON.

  • The light stays on after illuminating for approximately 6 seconds.

  • The light comes on whilst the vehicle is in motion.

  • The light blinks when the vehicle is in the ON position.

Driver's front airbag (1)
Driver's front airbag (2)
Driver's front airbag (3)
Passenger's front airbag

The airbag modules are located both in the steering wheel's centre and the front passenger's panel above the glove box. When the SRSCM detects a sufficiently severe impact on the front of the vehicle, it will automatically deploy the front airbags.

Upon deployment, tear seams moulded directly into the pad covers will separate under pressure from the expansion of the airbags. Further opening of the covers then allows full inflation of the airbags.

A fully inflated airbag, in combination with a properly worn seat belt, slows the driver's or the passenger's forward motion, reducing the risk of head and chest injury.

After complete inflation, the airbag immediately starts deflating, allowing the driver to maintain forward visibility and steer or operate other controls.

WARNING

  • Do not install or place any accessories (drink holder, CD holder, sticker, etc.) on the front passenger's panel above the glove box in a vehicle with a passenger's airbag. Such objects may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the passenger's airbag inflates.

  • When installing a container of liquid air freshener inside the vehicle, do not place it near the instrument cluster or on the instrument panel surface.

    It may become dangerous projectiles and cause injury if the passenger's airbag inflates.

  • If the airbag deploys, a loud noise may be followed by fine dust released in the vehicle. These conditions are normal and are not hazardous—the air bags are packed in this fine powder. The dust generated during airbag deployment may cause skin or eye irritation as well as aggravate asthma for some persons. Always wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly with cold water and mild soap after an accident in which the airbags were deployed.

  • The SRS can function only when the EV button is in the ON position and within approximately 3 minutes after the vehicle is in OFF position. If the SRS airbag warning light does not appear, or continuously remains on after illuminating for about 6 seconds when the EV button is in ON position, or after the vehicle is started, comes on whilst driving, the SRS is not working properly. In this case, have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • Before replacing a fuse or disconnecting a battery terminal, press the EV button to the OFF position. Never remove or replace the airbag-related fuse(s) when the EV button is in the ON position. Failure to heed this warning will cause the SRS airbag warning light to appear.