Kia Optima: 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 ever inflates, the air bag must be replaced. Do not try to
remove or discard the air bag by yourself. This must be done by an authorized
Kia dealer or service representative.
- If the air bag warning indicator light alerts you to a problem, have the
air bag system checked as soon as possible. Otherwise, your air bag may not
perform properly.
The entire SRS system must be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer 10 years
after the vehicle manufacture date.
WARNING - No modifications
- Do not modify any part of the airbag system. Modification could make the
airbag system ineffective.
- Manufacturers are required by government regulations to provide a contact
point concerning modifications to the vehicle for persons with disabilities,
which modifications may affect the vehicle’s air bag system. That contact is
Kia’s toll-free Customer Assistance hotline at 1-800-333-4KIA.
WARNING - No maintenance or repair
- Do not work on the airbag system’s components or wiring. This could cause
the airbags to inflate inadvertently, possibly seriously injuring someone. Working
on the system could also disable the system so that the airbags would not deploy
in a collision.
- Any work on the airbag system, such as removing, installing, or repairing
the steering wheel must be performed by a qualified Kia technician. Improper
handling of the airbag system including the steering wheel may result in serious
personal injury or death.
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 ...
The passenger presence detection system detects the presence of a passenger in
the front seat. If no passenger is recognized on the front passenger seat, the deployment
of the front passenger and/ ...
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Adjustment
Stop lamp switch clearance adjustment
If the gap between stop lamp switch and bracket is not 1.0 ~ 2.0mm(0.04~ 0.08in),
conform to below.
1.
Disconnect the stop lamp switch
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Tire Chains
Mount snow chains on your vehicle when warranted by driving conditions or required
by local laws. Make sure the chains are the correct size for your tires. Install
them only on the front tires. If ...
Removal
1.
Remove the front wheel and tire.
Tightening torque:88.3
~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)
2.
Remove the front wheel spee ...