Kia EV9 2024 Manual page 123

Safety features of your Kia
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
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 and powder released in the
vehicle. These conditions are normal
and are non-toxic. 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 aggravate asthma for some per -
sons. Wash all exposed skin areas
thoroughly with cold water and a mild
soap after an accident in which the air
bags were deployed.
Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system
僅 The SRS can function only when the
EV button is in the ON position. If the
SRS warning light does not appear, or
remains on after about 3~6 seconds
when the EV button is in the ON posi -
tion after the vehicle is in the READY
mode, or illuminates while driving, the
SRS is not working properly. Have
your vehicle immediately inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
NOTICE
Before replacing a fuse or disconnecting
a battery terminal, change the EV button
to the OFF position. Never remove or
replace an air bag related fuse when the
EV button is in the ON position as the
SRS warning light will appear.
Never remove or replace an air bag
related fuse when the EV button is in the
ON position as the SRS warning light will
appear.
Occupant Detection System
(ODS)
Your vehicle is equipped with an oODS
in the front passenger's seat.
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The ODS is designed to detect the pres -
ence of a properly seated front passen -
ger and determine if the passenger's
front air bag should be activated (may
inflate) or not. Only the front passenger
front air bag is controlled by the ODS.
Do not put anything that blocks the PAS -
SENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator.
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