Kia Optima: Air Bag Warning Light
The purpose of the air bag warning light in your instrument panel is to alert you of a potential problem with your Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
Have the system checked if:
- The light does not illuminate briefly when you turn the ignition ON.
- The light stays on after the engine starts.
- The light comes on or flashes while you are driving.
The Importance of the Passenger Being Properly Seated
The front seat passenger’s air bag is much larger than the steering wheel air
bag and inflates with considerably more force. It can seriously hurt or kill a passenger
who is not in the proper po ...
Supplemental Restraint System Service
Your Supplemental Restraint System is virtually maintenance-free. There are no
parts which you can service.
You must have the system serviced under the following circumstances:
If an air bag ev ...
See also:
Sunvisors
To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window (if equipped), pull it downward, unsnap it
from the bracket and swing it to the side.
There is a pocket on the driver’s v ...
Evaporator Temperature Sensor. Description and Operation
Description
The evaporator temperature sensor will detect the evaporator core temperature and
interrupt compressor relay power in order to prevent evaporator freezing by excessive
cooling ...
Automatic Transaxle Description and Operation
Description
Automatic Transaxle’s Role
Both the engine clutch and the motor are mounted within the
automatic transaxle assembly. The engine clutch is used to link the
engine with the trans ...