Kia Carnival 2022 Owner's Manual page 83

Safety features of your vehicle
excessively close to the steering
wheel or passenger air bag.
WARNING
Airbag inflation
Sit as far back as possible from the
steering wheel while still maintain -
ing comfortable control of the vehi -
cle. A distance of at least 10 in (25
cm) from your chest to the steering
wheel is recommended. Failure to do
so can result in airbag inflation inju -
ries to the driver.
Noise and smoke
When inflated, the air bags make a
loud noise and leave smoke and
powder in the air inside the vehicle.
This is normal and is a result of the
ignition of the air bag inflator. After
the air bag inflates, you may feel
substantial discomfort in breathing
due to the contact of your chest
with both the seat belt and the air
bag, as well as from breathing the
smoke and powder. Open your doors
and/or windows as soon as possible
after impact in order to reduce dis -
comfort and prevent prolonged
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
Air bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint
cold water immediately and consult
a doctor if the symptom persists.
WARNING
Hot components
Do not touch the air bag storage
area's internal components immedi -
ately after airbag inflation. The air
bag related parts in the steering
wheel, instrument panel and the
roof rails above the front and rear
doors are very hot. Hot components
can result in burn injuries.
WARNING
Do not install or place any accesso -
ries near air bag deployment areas,
such as the instrument panel, win -
dows, pillars, and roof rails.
Do not install a child restraint on
the front passenger's seat
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