Kia Sportage 2023 Manual page 57

Safety features of your vehicle
move their seat as far back as possi-
ble and sit back in their seat.
僅 Air bag inflates instantly in an event of
a collision, passengers may be injured
by the air bag expansion force if they
are not in a proper position.
僅 Air bag inflation may cause injuries
including facial or bodily abrasions,
injuries from broken glasses or burns.
NOTICE
If equipped with rollover sensor
Also, the air bags inflate instantly in the
event of a rollover (if equipped with a
side air bag or curtain air bag) in order
to help protect the occupants from seri-
ous physical injury.
Noise and smoke
When the air bags inflate, they make a
loud noise and they leave smoke and
powder in the air inside of the vehicle.
This is normal and is a result of the igni-
tion of the air bag inflator. After the air
bag inflates, you may feel substantial
discomfort in breathing due to the con-
tact of your chest with both the seat belt
and the air bag, as well as from breath-
ing the smoke and powder.
Open your doors and/or windows as
soon as possible after impact in order
to reduce discomfort and prevent pro-
longed exposure to the smoke and
powder.
Though smoke and powder are non-
toxic, it may cause irritation to the skin
(eyes, nose and throat, etc.). If this is the
case, wash and rinse with cold water
immediately and consult the doctor if
the symptom persists.
Air bag - supplemental restraint system
WARNING
僅 When the air bags deploy, the air bag
related parts in the steering wheel
and/or instrument panel and/or in
both sides of the roof rails above the
front and rear doors are very hot. To
prevent injury, do not touch the air
bag storage areas internal compo-
nents immediately after an air bag
has inflated.
僅 Do not install or place any accessories
near air bag deployment areas, such
as the instrument panel, windows, pil-
lars, and roof rails.
Air bag warning and indicator
light
Air bag warning light
Operating condition(s)
僅 When the engine is running, the warn-
ing light should appear for approxi-
mately 3~6 seconds, and go off.
Malfunction
僅 The light does not turn on briefly
when the engine is running.
僅 The light stays on after illuminating
for approximately 3~6 seconds.
僅 The light comes on whilst the vehicle
is in motion.
僅 The light blinks when the engine is
running.
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