Kia Soul 2018 Owner's Manual page 71

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• The SRS can function only
when the ignition key is in the
ON position. If the SRS air bag
warning light does not illumi-
nate, or continuously remains
on after illuminating for about 6
seconds when the ignition key
is turned to the ON position, or
after the engine is started,
comes on whilst driving, the
SRS is not working properly.In
this case, have the system
inspected by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorised Kia deal-
er/service partner.
• Before you replace a fuse or
disconnect a battery terminal,
turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position and remove
the ignition key. Never remove
or replace the air bag related
fuse(s) when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Failure to heed this warning
will cause the SRS air bag
warning light to illuminate.
Driver's and passenger's front
air bag
■
Driver's front air bag
■
Passenger's front air bag (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag)
System and lap/shoulder belts at both
the driver and passenger seating posi-
tions.
Safety features of your vehicle
The indications of the system's pres-
ence are the letters "AIR BAG"
intagliated on the air bag pad cover
in the steering wheel and the pas-
senger's side front panel pad above
the glove box.
The SRS consists of air bags
installed under the pad covers in the
centre of the steering wheel and the
passenger's side front panel above
the glove box.
The purpose of the SRS is to provide
the vehicle's driver and/or the front
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passenger with additional protection
than that offered by the seat belt sys-
tem alone in case of a frontal impact
of sufficient severity.
WARNING
The driver's hands should be
placed on the steering wheel at
the 9:00 and 3:00 positions. The
passenger's arms and hands
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should be placed on their laps.
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