Occupant Detection System (ODS)
The ODS is designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated front passenger and determine if the passenger's front air bag should be enabled (may inflate) or not. Only the front passenger front air bag is controlled by the ODS.
Do not put anything in front of the passenger air bag "
" indicator.
Main components of the ODS
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A detection device is located within the front passenger seat cushion.
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An electronic system determines whether the passenger air bag systems should be activated or deactivated.
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An indicator light located on the overhead console which appears the words PASSENGER AIR BAG "
" indicates the front passenger air bag system is deactivated.
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The overhead console air bag warning light is interconnected with the ODS.
If the front passenger seat is occupied by a person that the system determines to be of appropriate size, and he/she sits
properly (sitting upright with the seatback in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on,
legs comfortably extended and their feet on the floor), the PASSENGER AIR BAG "" indicator will turn off and the front passenger's air bag will be able to inflate, if necessary, in frontal crashes.
You will find the PASSENGER AIR BAG "" indicator on the overhead console. This system detects the conditions 1~4 in the following table and activates or deactivates
the front passenger air bag based on these conditions.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly (sitting upright with the seat in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion, with the person's legs comfortably extended, feet on the floor, and wearing the safety belt properly) for the most effective protection by the air bag and the safety belt.
The ODS may not function properly if the passenger takes actions which can defeat the detection system. These include:
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Failing to sit in an upright position.
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Leaning against the door or center console.
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Sitting towards the sides or the front of the seat.
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Putting legs on the dashboard or resting them on other locations which reduce the passenger weight on the front seat.
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Improperly wearing the safety belt.
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Reclining the seatback.
Conditions and operation of the front passenger ODS
|
Condition detected by the occupant classification system |
Indicator/Warning light |
Devices |
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|---|---|---|---|
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"PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator light |
SRS warning light |
Front passenger air bag |
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|
1. Adult*1 |
Off |
Off |
Activated |
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2. Child Restraint System (CRS) with child under 12 months old*2*3*4 |
On |
Off |
Deactivated |
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3. Unoccupied |
On |
Off |
Deactivated |
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4. Malfunction in the system |
Off |
On |
Activated |
" indicator may turn on or off when a child above 12 months to 12 years old (with or without a CRS) sits in the front passenger
seat. This is a normal condition.
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Do not install a child restraint seat in the passenger seat when the seat is heavily soaked with any type of liquid.
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Do not alter or remodel the Occupant Detection System (ODS). This may damage the system and prevent its proper function in a collision.
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Do not use car seat cushions that cover up the surface of the seat and aftermarket manufactured passenger seat heaters.
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After conducting car interior cleaning using steam or detergent, the seat should be dried properly. Afterward, check for normal operation of the PASSENGER AIR BAG "OFF" and air bag warning lights.
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Any service related to the passenger seat and the ODS must be done at an authorized Kia dealership.
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After the passenger seat has been removed or installed for repair purposes, check for normal operation of the PASSENGER AIR BAG "
" and air bag warning lights with a person seated or not seated in the passenger seat.
When the PASSENGER AIR BAG "" symbol is appears, the passenger air bag system will not operate. The passenger air bag system will operate when necessary
if the symbol is not appear.
Do not modify or replace the front passenger seat. Don't place anything on or attach anything such as a blanket, front seat cover or aftermarket seat heater to the front passenger seat. This can adversely affect the Occupant Detection System.
Occupant Detection System
Riding in an improper position adversely affects the Occupant Detection System and may result in the deactivation of the front passenger airbag. It is important for the driver to instruct the passenger as to the proper seating instructions as contained in this manual.
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Do not place a heavy load in the front passenger seatback pocket or on the front passenger seat.
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Do not place feet on the front passenger seatback.
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Never sit with hips shifted towards the front of the seat.
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Never excessively recline the front passenger seatback.
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Never place feet on the dashboard.
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Never lean on the door or center console.
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Never sit on one side of the front passenger seat.
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Do not use car seat accessories such as thick blankets and cushions which cover up the car seat surface.
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Do not sit on the passenger seat wearing heavily padded clothes such as ski wear and hip protector.
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Do not place electronic devices such as laptops, DVD player, or conductive materials such as water bottles on the passenger seat.
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Do not use electronic devices such as laptops and satellite radios which use inverter chargers.
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Wet passenger seat:
Do not spill liquid in the passenger seat. Spilled liquid on the passenger seat may cause the air bag warning light to appear or malfunction. If any liquid is spilled, make sure the seat has been completely dried before driving the vehicle.
When an adult is seated in the front passenger seat, if the PASSENGER AIR BAG "" indicator is on, change the ENGINE START/STOP button to the OFF position and ask the passenger to sit properly (sitting
upright with the seatback in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs comfortably extended
and their feet on the floor). Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in that position. This will allow the system
to detect the person and to enable the passenger air bag.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG "" indicator is still on, ask the passenger to move to the rear seat.
PASSENGER AIR BAG "" light
Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the PASSENGER AIR BAG "" indicator is appears, because the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash. The driver must instruct the passenger
to reposition himself in the seat. Failure to properly position yourself may lead to air bag deactivation resulting in air
bag non-deployment in a collision. If the PASSENGER AIR BAG "" indicator remains appeared after the passenger repositions themselves properly and the car is restarted, it is recommended
that passenger move to the rear seat because the passenger's front air bag will not deploy.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG "" indicator appears for about 4 seconds after the ENGINE START/STOP button is turned to the ON position after the vehicle
is started. If the front passenger seat is occupied, the occupant detection sensor will then classify the front passenger
after several more seconds.
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Even though your vehicle is equipped with the Occupant Detection System, never install a Child Restraint System in the front passenger's seat. A deploying air bag can forcefully strike a child resulting in serious injuries or death.
Any child age 13 and under should ride in the rear seat. Children too large for child restraints should use the available lap/shoulder belts. No matter what type of crash, children of all ages are safer when restrained in the rear seat.
If the ODS is not working properly, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) air bag warning light on the instrument panel
will appear because the passenger's front air bag is connected with the ODS. If there is a malfunction of the ODS the PASSENGER
AIRBAG "" indicator will not appear. In this case, the passenger's front airbag will inflate in frontal impact crashes even if there
is no occupant in the front passenger seat.