Kia EV9 2024 Manual page 121

Safety features of your Kia
Though the smoke and powder are non -
toxic, they may cause irritation to the
skin (eyes, nose and throat, etc). Wash
and rinse with cold water immediately
and consult a doctor if the symptom per -
sists.
WARNING
Hot Components
Do not touch the air bag storage area's
internal components immediately after
airbag inflation. The components in the
steering wheel, instrument panel and the
roof rails above the front and rear doors
are very hot and can cause burn injuries.
WARNING
Do not install or place any accessories
near air bag deployment areas.
Do not install a child restraint on
the front passenger's seat
Never place a rear-facing child restraint
in the front passenger's seat.
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If the air bag deploys, it would impact
the rear-facing child restraint, causing
serious or fatal injury.
Do not place front-facing child restraints
in the front passenger's seat. If the front
passenger air bag inflates, it could cause
serious or fatal injuries to the child.
WARNING
Air Bag Deployment
When children are seated in the rear
outboard seats of a vehicle equipped
Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system
with side and/or curtain air bags, install
the child restraint system as far away
from the door as possible. Inflation of
the side and/or curtain air bags could
impact the child.
Air bag warning light
The purpose of air bag warning light in
your instrument panel is to alert you of a
potential problem with your air bag sys -
tem, which could include your side and/
or curtain air bags used for rollover pro -
tection.
If the air bag warning light appears for
more than 3~6seconds after EV button
has been changed to ON, or if appears
during vehicle operation, an SRS compo -
nent may not be functioning properly
and you should have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
If any of the following conditions occur,
this indicates a malfunction in the air
bag system. Have an authorized Kia
dealer inspect the air bag system as
soon as possible.
僅 The light does not turn on briefly
when you change EV button to ON.
僅 The light stays on after appearing for
approximately 3~6seconds.
僅 The light comes on while the vehicle is
in motion.
僅 The light blinks when EV button is in
the ON position.
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