Driver’s Airbag - Kia Sorento 2006 Owner's Manual

KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
The advanced SRS offers the ability
to control the airbag inflation with two
levels. A first stage level is provided
for moderate-severity impacts. A sec-
ond stage level is provided for more
severe impacts.
According to the impact severity and
safety belt usage, the SRSCM (SRS
Control Module) controls the airbag
inflation. Failure to properly wear
safety belts can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.
Additionally, your SRS is equipped
with an occupant classification sys-
tem in the front passenger's seat. The
occupant classification
detects the presence of a passenger
in the front passenger's seat and will
turn off the front passenger's airbag
under certain conditions. For more
detail, see "Occupant Classification
System" later in this section.
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WARNING
• Ignoring the SRS indictor light
(airbag indicator and passen-
ger airbag off indicator) can
result in serious or fatal injury
if the airbags occupant classi-
fication system or pretension-
ers do not work properly. Have
your car checked by a dealer
as soon as possible if the SRS
warning light alerts you to a
potential problem.
• Sitting improperly or out of
position can result in serious
or fatal injury in a crash. All
system
occupants should sit upright
in their seats with their feet on
the floor until the vehicle is
parked and the ignition key is
removed.
S R S
AIRBAG
Driver's airbag
The driver's airbag is stored in the
center of the steering wheel.
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