Kia Rio 2006 Owner's Manual page 86

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• Manufacturers are required by govern-
ment regulations to provide a contact
point concerning modifications to the
vehicle for persons with disabilities,
which modifications may affect the vehi-
cle's advanced air bag system. That
contact is Kia's toll-free Customer Assis-
tance Center at 1-800-333-4KIA. However,
Kia does not endorse nor will it support
any changes to any part or structure of
the vehicle that could affect the advanced
air bag system, including the occupant
classification system. Specifically, the
front passenger seat, dashboard or door
should not be replaced except by an
authorized Kia dealer using original Kia
parts designed for this vehicle and model.
Any other such replacement or modifica-
tion could adversely affect the operation
of the occupant classification system and
your advanced air bags. For the same
reason, do not attach anything to the seat,
dashboard or door, even temporarily.
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If the system is adversely affected, it
could cause severe personal injuries or
death in a collision.
• Do not place sharp objects on the front
passenger seat. These can damage the
occupant classification system, if they
puncture the seat cushion.
• Do not install accessory seat covers on
the front seats, since these will interfere
with proper sensor operation.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• If luggage or other objects are placed on the
front passenger's seat or if the temperature
of the seat changes while the seat is unoccu-
pied, the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF"
indicator may blink. These conditions do
not indicate a problem.
• Do not put heavy objects on the front passen-
ger's seat. This may cause front passenger air
bag deployment in the event of an accident,
thus increasing your repair costs.
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