Kia soul ev 2015 Owner's Manual page 56

Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant detection
system
Condition detected by the
"PASSENGER AIR
occupant detection
BAG OFF" indicator
system
1. Adult or child* 1
2. Child restraint system* 2
3. Unoccupied
4. There is a malfunction
in the system
* 1 : The ODS system uses a field to evaluate a person's size to determine whether the
air bag should deploy. It is possible for a child to be detected and activate the ODS,
thus allowing the air bag to deploy. To maximize safety, do not allow children to ride
in the front passenger seat.
* 2 : Never install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.
Indicator/Warning light
SRS warning light
light
Off Off
On Off
On Off
Off
On
Safety features of your vehicle
✽ ✽ NOTICE
Do not modify or replace the front
passenger seat. Don't place anything
Devices
on or attach anything such as a blan-
Front passenger
ket, front seat cover or after market
air bag
seat heater to the front passenger
seat. This can adversely affect the
Activated
occupant detection system.
Deactivated
Deactivated
WARNING
Activated
Riding in an improper position
adversely affects the Occupant
Detection System and may
result in the deactivation of the
front passenger airbag. It is
important for the driver to
instruct the passenger as to the
proper seating instructions as
contained in this manual.
- ODS System
(Continued)
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