* The actual position of SRS components may differ from the illustration.

The SRS consists of the following components:

1. Driver's front airbag module

2. Passenger's front airbag module

3. Front side airbag modules

4. Curtain airbag modules

5. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies

6. Airbag warning light

7. SRS control module (SRSCM)/rollover sensor

8. Front impact sensors

9. Side impact sensors

10. Side pressure sensors

11. Driver's knee airbag module

12. Occupant Detection System (ODS) (Front passenger's seat only)

13. Rear side airbag modules

14. Front driver/passenger's seat belt buckle sensor

The SRSCM continually monitors all elements while the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON Position or approximately within 3 minutes after ignition off to determine if a frontal, near-frontal impact or side impact is severe enough to require airbag deployment or pre-tensioner seat belt deployment.

The SRS airbag warning light on the instrument panel will appear for about 3–6 seconds after the ENGINE START/STOP button is turned to the ON position, after which the airbag warning light should go out.

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

Upon deployment, tear seams molded 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, enabling the driver to maintain forward visibility and the ability to steer or operate other controls.

• If an airbag deploys, there may be a loud noise followed by a fine dust released in the vehicle. These conditions are normal and are not hazardous - the airbags 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. Wash all exposed skin areas thoroughly with cold water and a mild soap after an accident in which the airbags were deployed.

• The SRS can function only when the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON Position or approximately within 3 minutes after ignition off. The SRS is not working properly if any of the following situations occur:

  • the SRS airbag warning light does not appear

  • the SRS airbag warning light remains on continuously after appearing for about 3–6 seconds when the ENGINE START/STOP button is turned to the ON position or after the vehicle is in ready mode

  • the SRS airbag warning light comes on while driving

  If this occurs, have your vehicle immediately inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.