Kia Automobile User Manual page 64

Knowing your vehicle
CAUTION
If the seat position sensor is not
1
working properly, the SRS air
bag warning light ( ) on the
instrument panel will illuminate
2
even if there is no malfunction
of the SRS air bag system,
because the SRS air bag warn-
3
ing light is connected with the
seat position sensor. If the SRS
4
air bag warning light does not
illuminate when the ignition key
is turned to the "ON" position, if
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it remains illuminated after
blinking for approximately 6
seconds, or if it illuminates
6
while the vehicle is being driv-
en, have an authorized Kia deal-
7
er inspect the seat position sen-
sor and the advanced SRS air
bag system as soon as possi-
8
ble.
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WARNING
• Modification to the seat struc-
ture can adversely affect the
seat position sensor and
cause the air bag to deploy at
a different level than should
be provided.
• Failure to properly wear safety
belts can increase the risk or
severity of injury by causing
the air bags to deploy at a dif-
ferent level than should be
provided.
• Do not place any objects
underneath the front seats
which could damage the seat
position sensor or interfere
with the occupant classifica-
tion system.
• Do not place any objects that
may cause magnetic fields
near the front seat. These may
cause a malfunction of the
seat position sensor.
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• Ignoring the SRS indicator
light (air bag indicator and
passenger air bag off indica-
tor) can result in serious or
fatal injury if the air bags
occupant classification sys-
tem 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 ignition key is
removed.