Kia Carens: Safety features of your vehicle / Air bag - supplemental restraint system

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Safety features of your vehicle / Air bag - supplemental restraint system

(1) Driver’s front air bag
(2) Passenger’s front air bag
(3) Side air bag (if equipped)
(4) Curtain air bag (if equipped)
(5) Passenger’s front air bag ON/OFF switch (if equipped)

WARNING

Even in vehicles with air bags, you and your passengers must always wear the safety belts provided in order to minimize the risk and severity of injury in the event of a collision or in most rollover situations.
SRS and pretensioners contain explosive chemicals. If scraping a vehicle without removing SRS and pretensioners from a vehicle, it may cause fire. Before scraping a vehicle, we recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer.
Keep the SRS parts and wirings away from water or any liquid. If the SRS components are inoperative due to exposure to water or liquids, it may cause fire or severe injury.

Recommended child restraint systems

❈ The 2nd row seat should be located their rearmost position when installing the child restraint system (CRS). *1 : Part number - 55761SBA00 (When you buy at the authorized Kia dealer) *2 : Part n ...

How does the air bag system operate

Air bags are activated (able to inflate if necessary) only when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or START position. Air bags inflate instantly in the event of serious frontal or side colli ...

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