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When the ignition switch is turned

ON, the indicator light should blink or

illuminate for approximately 6 sec-

onds, then go off.

SRS Care

The SRS is virtually maintenance-

free and so there are no parts you

can safely service by yourself. If the

SRS "AIR BAG" warning light does

not illuminate, or continuously

remains on, have your vehicle imme-

diately inspected by an authorized

KIA dealer.

Have the system checked if:

AIR

BAG

Air bag warning light

The purpose of air bag warning light

in your instrument panel is to alert

you of a potential problem with your

air bag - Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS).

• The light does not turn on briefly

when you turn the ignition ON.

• The light stays on after the engine

starts.

• The light comes on while the vehi-

cle is in motion.

Any work on the SRS system, such

as removing, installing, repairing, or

any work on the steering wheel must

be performed by an authorized KIA

dealer. Improper handling of the SRS

system may result in serious person-

al injury.

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WARNING

• No objects should be placed

over or near the air bag mod-

ules on the steering wheel,

instrument panel, and the

front passenger's panel above

the glove box, because any

such object could cause harm

if the vehicle is in a crash

severe enough to cause the

air bags to inflate.

• If components of the air bag

system must be discarded, or

if the vehicle must be

scrapped, certain safety pre-

cautions must be observed.

An authorized KIA dealer

knows these precautions and

can give you the necessary

information. Failure to follow

these precautions and proce-

dures could increase the risk

of personal injury.

• Modification to SRS compo-

nents or wiring, including the

addition of any kind of badges

to the pad covers or modifica-

tions to the body structure,

can adversely affect SRS per-

formance and lead to possible

injury.

• For cleaning the air bag pad

covers, use only a soft, dry

cloth or one which has been

moistened with plain water.

Solvents or cleaners could

adversely affect the air bag

covers and proper deploy-

ment of the system.

• If the air bags inflate, they

must be replaced by an

authorized KIA dealer.

• If your car was flooded and

has soaked carpeting or water

on flooring, you shouldn't try

to start the engine; have the

car towed to an authorized

KIA dealer.

• Do not tamper with or discon-

nect SRS wiring, or other com-

ponents of the SRS system.

Doing so could result in injury,

due to accidental inflation of

the air bags or by rendering

the SRS inoperative.

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• Do not use any accessories on • Do not modify the front seats.

Additional safety precautions

seat belts. Devices claiming to

improve occupant comfort or repo-

sition the seat belt can reduce the

protection provided by the seat belt

and increase the chance of serious

injury in a crash.

Modification of the front seats

could interfere with the operation of

the supplemental restraint system

sensing components or side air

bags.

• Never let passengers ride in the

cargo area or on top of a folded-

down back seat. All occupants

should sit upright, fully back in their

seats with their seat belts on and

their feet on the floor.

• Do not place items under the

front seats. Placing items under

the front seats could interfere with

the operation of the supplemental

restraint system sensing compo-

nents and wiring harnesses.

• Passengers should not place

hard or sharp objects between

themselves and the air bags.

Carrying hard or sharp objects on

your lap or in your mouth can result

in injuries if an air bag inflates.

• Passengers should not move

out of or change seats while the

vehicle is moving. A passenger

who is not wearing a seat belt dur-

ing a crash or emergency stop can

be thrown against the inside of the

vehicle, against other occupants,

or out of the vehicle.

• Never hold an infant or child on

your lap. The infant or child could

be seriously injured or killed in the

event of a crash. All infants and

children should be properly

restrained in appropriate child

safety seats or seat belts in the

rear seat.

• Keep occupants away from the

air bag covers. All occupants

should sit upright, fully back in their

seats with their seat belts on and

their feet on the floor. If occupants

are too close to the air bag covers,

they could be injured if the air bags

inflate.

• Each seat belt is designed to

restrain one occupant. If more

than one person uses the same

seat belt, they could be seriously

injured or killed in a collision.

• Do not attach or place objects

on or near the air bag covers.

Any object attached to or placed

on the front or side air bag covers

could interfere with the proper

operation of the air bags.

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Adding equipment to or modi-

fying your air bag-equipped

vehicle

WARNING

• Sitting improperly or out of

position can cause occupants

to be shifted too close to a

deploying air bag, strike the

interior structure or be thrown

from the vehicle resulting in

serious injury or death.

If you modify your vehicle by chang-

ing your vehicle's frame, bumper sys-

tem, front end or side sheet metal or

ride height, this may affect the oper-

ation of your vehicle's air bag sys-

tem.

• Always sit upright with the

seatback in an upright posi-

tion, centered on the seat

cushion with your seat belt

on, legs comfortably extended

and your feet on the floor.

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