Your Kia is equipped with a side air bag in each front seat, 2nd row seat.

1. Side air bag

The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

1. Front center side air bag

Air bags are designed to provide the vehicle’s driver, front passenger, and 2nd-row outboard passengers with additional protection compared to that offered by the seat belts alone.

• The side air bags and front center side air bag deploy during certain side impact collisions, depending on the crash severity.

• The side air bags may deploy on the side of the impact or on both sides.

• The side curtain air bags on both sides deploy if a rollover or possible rollover occurs.

• The side air bags and front center side air bag do not deploy in all side impact or rollover situations.

• The side air bag supplements the driver’s and passenger’s seat belt systems and does not replace them. Always wear your seat belts while the vehicle is in operation.

• To ensure the best protection from the side air bag system and to avoid injury from the deploying side air bag, both front seat occupants must sit upright with their seat belts properly fastened. The driver must place their hands on the steering wheel at the 9: 00 and 3: 00 positions. The passenger must place their arms and hands on their lap.

• If the seat or seat cover is damaged, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.