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). When the ignition switch is turned ON, the indicator light should illuminate for approximately 6 seconds, then go off. Have the system checked if:
- The light does not turn on briefly when you turn the ignition ON.
- The light stays on after illuminating for approximately 6 seconds.
- The light comes on while the vehicle is in motion.
Installing a child restraint on a front passenger’s seat is forbidden
Never place a rear-facing child restraint in the front passenger’s seat. If the
air bag deploys, it would impact the rear-facing child restraint, causing serious
or fatal injury.
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SRS components and functions
The SRS consists of the following components:
1. Driver's front air bag module 2. Passenger's front air bag module 3. Side
impact air bag modules 4. Curtain air bag modules 5. Retractor p ...
See also:
Inspection
1.
Check the strut bearing for wear
and damage.
2.
Check the spring upper and lower
seat for damage and deterioration.
3.
Compress and extend the pist ...
Inspection
Driver Door Lock Switch Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the front door trim panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Front door" ...
Vehicle Modifications
This vehicle should not be modified. Modification of your Kia could affect its
performance, safety or durability and may even violate governmental safety and emissions
regulations.
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