Kia 2015 Soul Owner's Manual page 42

Both the driver's and front passen-
ger's seat belt pre-tensioner system
may be activated not only in certain
frontal collision but also in certain
side collision or rollover, if the vehicle
is equipped with a side or curtain air
bag.
Because the sensor that activates
the SRS air bag is connected with
the pre-tensioner seat belt, the SRS
air bag warning light
instrument panel will illuminate for
approximately 6 seconds after the
ignition switch has been turned to the
ON position, and then it should turn
off.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When the pre-tensioner seat belts
are activated, a loud noise may be
heard and fine dust, which may
appear to be smoke, may be visible
in the passenger compartment.
These are normal operating condi-
tions and are not hazardous.
WARNING
on the
Wash all exposed skin areas
thoroughly after an accident in
which the pre-tensioner seat
belts were activated. The fine
dust from the pre-tensioner
activation may cause skin irrita-
tion and should not be breathed
for prolonged periods.
Safety features of your vehicle
If the pre-tensioner seat belt system
are not working properly, this warn-
ing light will illuminate even if there is
no malfunction of the SRS air bag. If
the SRS air bag warning light does
not illuminate when the ignition
switch is turned ON, or if it remains
illuminated after illuminating for
approximately 6 seconds, or if it illu-
minates while the vehicle is being
-
Skin Irritation
driven, have an authorized Kia deal-
er inspect the pre-tensioner seat belt
and SRS air bag system as soon as
possible.
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