Kia Soul 2023 Manual page 58

Safety features of your vehicle
ers then allows full inflation of the air
bags.
Driver's front air bag (3)
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A fully inflated air bag, in combination
with a properly worn seat belt, slows the
driver's or the passenger's forward
motion, reducing the risk of head and
chest injury.
After complete inflation, the air bag
immediately starts deflating, enabling
the driver to maintain forward visibility
and the ability to steer or operate other
controls.
Passenger's front air bag
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WARNING
Air bag obstructions
3 38
Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system
Do not install or place any accessories
on the steering wheel, instrument panel,
or on the front passenger's panel above
the glove box in a vehicle. Such objects
may become dangerous projectiles if the
air bag deploys.
WARNING
Flying objects
Do not place any objects (an umbrella,
bag, etc.) between the front door and
the front seat. Such objects may become
dangerous projectiles if the side airbag
inflates.
僅 If an air bag deploys, there may be a
loud noise followed by a fine dust
released in the vehicle. These condi-
tions are normal and are not hazard-
ous - the air bags are packed in this
fine powder. The dust generated
during air bag deployment may cause
skin or eye irritation as well as aggra-
vate asthma for some persons.
Always wash all exposed skin areas
thoroughly with cold water and a mild
soap after an accident in which the air
bags were deployed.
僅 The SRS can function only when the
ignition switch is in the ON position. If
the SRS air bag warning light does not
appear, or continuously remains on
after illuminating for about 6 seconds
when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON position, or after the vehicle is
in the ready mode, comes on while
driving, the SRS is not working prop-
erly. If this occurs, have your vehicle
immediately inspected by an autho-
rized Kia dealer.
NOTICE
Before you replace a fuse or disconnect
a battery terminal, change the ignition