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.
In addition, d ...
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:
Injured person
A seat belt should be used when an injured person is being transported. When
this is necessary, you should consult a physician for recommendations. ...
Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring. Description and Operation
Description
Driver Airbag (DAB) is installed in the steering wheel and electrically connected
to SRSCM via the clock spring. It protects the driver by deploying the airbag when
frontal crash occu ...
26 Brake Control Solenoid Valve(26/B_VFS). Description and Operation
Description
26 brake control solenoid valve(26/B_VFS) is attached to the valve body. This variable
force solenoid valve directly controls the hydraulic pressure inside the 26 brake.
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