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Airbag non-inflation conditions

Airbag non-inflation conditions

In certain low-speed collisions the air bags may not deploy.

Air bags are not designed to inflate in rear collisions.

Heavy braking lowers the front portion of the vehicle causing it to "ride" under a vehicle with a higher ground clearance.

Air bags may not inflate in this "under-ride" situation because deceleration forces that are detected by sensors may be significantly reduced by such "under-ride" collisions.

In an angled collision, the force of impact may send the occupants in a direction where the air bags would not be able to provide any additional benefit; thus, the sensors may not deploy any air bags.

Front air bags may not inflate in side-impact collisions.

Air bags may not inflate in rollover accidents because the vehicle cannot detect the rollover. However, side and/or curtain airbags may inflate when the vehicle is rolled over following (or after) a side-impact collision.

Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle collides with objects such as utility poles or trees, meaning the point of impact is concentrated in one area and the full force of the impact is not delivered to the sensors.

WARNING

  • The SRS is designed to deploy the front air bags only when an impact is sufficiently severe and when the impact angle is less than 30° from the forward longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

  • Front air bags are not intended to deploy in side-impact, rear-impact or rollover crashes. In addition, front air bags will not deploy in frontal crashes below the deployment threshold.

  • The airbags deploy only in certain side-impact or rollover conditions (Only vehicles equipped with rollover sensors) severe enough to cause significant injury to the vehicle occupants.

  • If an airbag deploys, there may be a loud noise followed by fine dust released in the vehicle. These conditions are not hazardous.

  • The air bags are packed in this fine power. The dust generated during airbag deployment may cause skin or eye irritation and 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.

  • For cleaning the airbag pad covers, use only a soft, dry cloth or one which has been moistened with plain water.

  • Solvents or cleaners could adversely affect the airbag covers and proper deployment of the system.

  • Keep the SRS parts and wirings away from water or any liquid. If the SRS components are inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it may cause a fire or severe injury.

  • 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 EV button is in the ON position.

  • Before replacing a fuse or disconnecting a battery terminal, turn 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.

  • Do not tamper with or disconnect wiring or other components of the SRS system, including the addition of any kind of badges to the pad covers or modifications to the body structure. Doing so could adversely affect SRS performance and lead to possible injury. If necessary, have the system serviced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • If your vehicle was flooded and has soaked carpeting or water on flooring, you shouldn't try to start the vehicle; In this situation, have your vehicle inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you contact an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • Air bags can only be used once. If the air bags inflate, have the system replaced by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

  • If components of the airbag system must be discarded, or if the vehicle must be scrapped, certain safety precautions must be observed, such as removing SRS and pretensioners from a vehicle due to the risk of fire. Failure to follow these precautions and procedures could increase the risk of personal injury. An authorised Kia dealer knows these precautions and can give you the necessary information.

NOTICE

  • With rollover sensor

    The side and curtain airbags are designed to inflate when a rollover sensor detects a rollover. The airbags may inflate in a rollover when the rollover sensor detects it.

  • Without rollover sensor

    The side and/or curtain air bags may inflate when the vehicle is rolled over by a side-impact collision, if the vehicle is equipped with side air bags and curtain air bags.