Kia Rio 2006 Owner's Manual page 77

Knowing Your Vehicle Knowing Your Vehicle
The advanced SRS offers the ability to control the
air bag inflation with two levels. A first stage level is
provided for moderate-severity impacts. A second
stage level is provided for more severe impacts.
According to the impact severity and safety belt
usage, the SRSCM (SRS Control Module) controls
the air bag inflation. Failure to properly wear safety
belts can increase the risk or severity of injury in an
accident.
Additionally, your SRS is equipped with an occu-
pant classification system in the front passenger's
seat. The occupant classification system detects
the presence of a passenger in the front passen-
ger's seat and will turn off the front passenger's air
bag under certain conditions. For more detail, see
"Occupant Classification System" later in this
section.
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WARNING
• Ignoring the SRS indictor light (air bag
indicator and passenger air bag off indi-
cator) can result in serious or fatal injury
if the air bags occupant classification
system or pretensioners do not work
properly. Have your car checked by a
dealer as soon as possible if the SRS
warning light alerts you to a potential
problem.
• Sitting improperly or out of position can
result in serious or fatal injury in a
crash. All occupants should sit upright
in their seats with their feet on the floor
until the vehicle is parked and the igni-
tion key is removed.