warning light KIA Sorento 2006 1.G User Guide

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Driver’s airbag
(see page 3- 48)
➁
Front passenger’s airbag
(see page 3- 49)
➂
Curtain Airbag
(see page 3- 55)
➃Front impact sensor
(see page 3- 57)
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Side impact sensor
(see page 3- 57)
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SRS Control Module
(see page 3- 57)
➆
Occupant classification system
(see page 3- 49)

Airbag inflation condition
(see page 3- 58)

Airbag non-inflation condition
(see page 3- 59)

Airbag warning light
(see page 3- 64)

Airbag service
(see page 3- 64)

Airbag warning label
(see page 3- 66)What your airbag system does
Driver’s airbag and front passenger’s
airbag are designed to supplement
the protection offered by the safety
belt in certain frontal collisions.
Likewise, curtain airbags are
designed to supplement the protec-
tion offered by the safety belt in side
collisions. Safety belts are designed
to reduce the injury of the driver or
passengers in case of light impact or
collision. However, to help reduce
impact on driver or passengers in a
serious collision, seat belts must also
be correctly worn.What your airbag system does not
do
The air bag system is designed to
supplement the protection offered by
the safety belt system. IT IS NOT A
SUBSTITUTE FOR THE SAFETY
BELT.
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The advanced SRS offers the ability
to control the airbag inflation with two
levels. A first stage level is provided
for moderate-severity impacts. A sec-
ond stage level is provided for more
severe impacts.
According to the impact severity and
safety belt usage, the SRSCM (SRS
Control Module) controls the airbag
inflation. Failure to properly wear
safety belts can increase the risk or
severity of injury in an accident.
Additionally, your SRS is equipped
with an occupant classification sys-
tem in the front passenger’s seat. The
occupant classification system
detects the presence of a passenger
in the front passenger’s seat and will
turn off the front passenger’s airbag
under certain conditions. For more
detail, see “Occupant Classification
System”later in this section.
Driver’s airbag
The driver’s airbag is stored in the
center of the steering wheel.KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE3-48
WARNING
 Ignoring the SRS indictor light
(airbag indicator and passen-
ger airbag off indicator) can
result in serious or fatal injury
if the airbags occupant classi-
fication system or pretension-
ers do not work properly. Have
your car checked by a dealer
as soon as possible if the SRS
warning light alerts you to a
potential problem.
 Sitting improperly or out of
position can result in serious
or fatal injury in a crash. All
occupants should sit upright
in their seats with their feet on
the floor until the vehicle is
parked and the ignition key is
removed.
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Main components of Occupant
Classification System
A detection device located within
the front passenger seat cushion.
Electronic system to determine
whether passenger airbag system
should be activated or deactivated.
A warning light located on the
instrument panel which illuminates
the words "PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF" passenger airbag system is
deactivated.
The instrument panel airbag warn-
ing light is interconnected with the
occupant classification system.If there is no passenger in the front
passenger seat or if the passenger in
the front passenger seat is very light,
(such as a child), the front PASSEN-
GER AIRBAG OFFindicator may illu-
minate.
When this indicator is ON, the front
passenger airbag will not deploy.Always be sure that you and all vehi-
cle occupants are seated and
restrained properly (sitting upright
with the seat in an upright position,
centered on the seat cushion, with
the person's legs comfortably extend-
ed, feet on the floor, and wearing the
safety belt properly) for the most
effective protection by the airbag and
the safety belt.
The OCS may not function proper-
ly if the passenger takes actions
which can defeat the detection sys-
tem. These include:
(1) Failing to sit in an upright position.
(2) Leaning against the door or cen-
ter console.
(3) Sitting towards the sides or the
front of the seat.
(4) Putting legs on the dashboard or
resting them on other locations
which reduce the passenger
weight on the front seat.
(5) Improperly wearing the safety
belt.
(6) Reclining the seat back.KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE3-50
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The "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF"
indicator illuminates after the igni-
tion key is turned to the "ON" posi-
tion or after the engine is started. If
the front passenger seat is unoccu-
pied or is occupied by very small
person, or is occupied by someone
who is improperly seated, the
"PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indi-
cator will remain illuminated. If the
front passenger seat is occupied by
someone of adult size and body
shape, the "PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF" indicator will turn off after 6
seconds.
If the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF"
indicator illuminates, the front pas-
senger airbag will not deploy in
either a side or frontal collision.
If the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF"
indicator is not illuminated, the front
passenger airbag may deploy in
frontal collision.
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CAUTION
If the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" indicator illuminates or blinks con-
tinuously when a person of adult size sits in the front passenger's
seat , it could be because that person isn't sitting properly in the
seat.If this happens, turn the vehicle off, make sure the seat back is
not reclined, have the passenger center on the seat cushion, with legs
comfortably extended, and the safety belt properly positioned. Restart
the vehicle and have the person remain in this position long enough
to allow the system to detect the person and activate the passenger
airbag.Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant
classification systemCondition detected by
the occupant classifi-
cation system
1. Adult *
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2. Child*
2or child
restraint system
3. Unoccupied Off
On
OnOff
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Deactivated
Deactivated
"PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF" indicator light
SRS warning lightFront passenger front
airbag and front
passenger side airbag Indicator/Warning light Devices
*1The system detects a person who is generally adult size as an adult, thus allowing the pas-
senger airbag to deploy. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may
detect their body shape as that of a child, thus preventing airbag deployment.
*2When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat,
the system may recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her body shape or seating
position, thus permitting airbag deployment.
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WARNING
If the front passenger seat
should be modified for persons
with disabilities that may affect
the operation of the occupant
classification system, contact
an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
 Even though your vehicle is
equipped with the occupant
classification system, do not
install a child restraint system
in the front passenger seat.
The child could be severely
injured or killed if the airbag
deploys. Children are afford-
ed the most protection in the
event of an accident when
they are restrained by the
proper restraint system in the
rear seat.
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 If the "PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF" indicator is illuminated
when the front passenger's
seat is occupied by a person of
adult size who is seated prop-
erly, or if the "PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF" indicator is not
illuminated when the front pas-
senger's seat is unoccupied or
occupied by a very small per-
son, the occupant classifica-
tion system is not working
properly. Have your vehicle
immediately inspected by your
Kia dealer if the occupant clas-
sification system is not work-
ing properly.
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CAUTION
If the occupant classification
system is not working properly,
the airbag warning light ( ) on
the instrument panel will illumi-
nate. If there is a malfunction of
the occupant classification sys-
tem, the "PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF" indicator will illuminate
and the front passenger's
airbag will not deploy in frontal
crashes even if there is an adult
sized occupant in the front pas-
senger seat. If the SRS airbag
warning light does not illumi-
nate when the ignition key is
turned to "ON" position, if it
remains illuminated after blink-
ing for approximately six sec-
onds, or if it illuminates while
the vehicle is being driven, have
an authorized Kia dealer
inspect the occupant classifica-
tion system with the SRS airbag
system as soon as possible.
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Airbag warning light
The purpose of airbag warning light
in your instrument panel is to alert
you of a potential problem with your
airbag - Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS).
When the ignition switch is turned
ON, the indicator light should blink or
illuminate for approximately 6 sec-
onds, 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 the engine
starts.
The light comes on while the vehi-
cle is in motion.Airbag (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 airbag ever inflates, the airbag
must be replaced. Do not try to
remove or discard the airbag by
yourself. This must be done by an
authorized Kia dealer.
If the airbag warning indicator light
alerts you to a problem, have the
airbag system checked as soon as
possible. Otherwise, your airbag
system may be ineffective.
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 Never put child restraint in the
front passenger seat. If the
front passenger airbag
inflates, it would cause seri-
ous or fatal injuries.
 When children are seated in
the rear outboard seats in
which curtain airbags are
equipped, be sure to put the
child restraint system as far
away from the door side as
possible, and secure the child
restraint system to be locked
in position.
Inflation of curtain airbag
could cause serious injury or
death due to the expansion
impact.
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REAR HATCHOpening the Rear Hatch
To open the rear hatch from the out-
side:
1. Insert the door key into the lock
and turn it counterclockwise. You
can also unlock the latch (but not
release it) with the power door lock
system.
2. Reach under the license plate light
shield and pull the rear hatch han-
dle to release the latch.3. Pull the rear hatch back and up to
open.
Make certain that you close the rear
hatch door before driving your vehi-
cle. Possible damage may occur to
the rear hatch lift cylinders and
attaching hardware if the rear hatch
door is not closed prior to driving.
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The rear hatch swings upward.
Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the hatch.
WARNING
- Rear Hatch
Check to be sure the rear
hatch is completely closed
before driving. If the rear
hatch is open, exhaust gases
can enter the vehicle.
Occupants should never ride
in the rear cargo area where
no restraints are available. To
avoid injury in the event of an
accident or sudden stops,
occupants should always be
properly restrained.
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AUTO FUEL CUTOFF SWITCHThe auto fuel cutoff switch is located
on the passenger’s side of the engine
compartment. In the event of a colli-
sion or sudden impact, the auto fuel
cutoff device cuts off the fuel supply.
If this device is activated, it must be
reset by pressing in on the top of the
switch before the engine can be
restarted.
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Before resetting the auto fuel
cutoff switch, the fuel line
should be checked for fuel
leaks.
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NOTICE If the fuel filler cap requires
replacement, use only a genuine
Kia cap or the equivalent speci-
fied for your vehicle. An incorrect
fuel filler cap can result in a seri-
ous malfunction of the fuel sys-
tem or emission control system.
Correct replacement caps are
available at authorized Kia deal-
ers.
 Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any type
of fuel spilled on painted surfaces
may damage the paint.
 A loose fuel filler cap may cause
the “Check Engine” light in the
instrument panel to illuminate
unnecessarily.
 If the fuel filler lid will not open
in cold weather because the area
around it is frozen, push or light-
ly tap the lid.
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Do not light any fire around a
gas station. DO NOT use
matches or a lighter and DO
NOT SMOKE or leave a lit cig-
arette in your vehicle while at
a gas station especially dur-
ing refueling. Automotive fuel
is highly flammable and can,
when ignited, result in explo-
sion by flames.
If a fire breaks out during
refueling, leave the vicinity of
the vehicle, and immediately
contact the manager of the
gas station or contact the
police and local fire depart-
ment. Follow any safety
instructions they provide.
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STEERING WHEELHorn
To sound the horn, press the horn
symbol on your steering wheel.
Check the horn regularly to be sure it
operates properly.Tilt Steering (If equipped)
To change the steering wheel angle,
pull the lock release lever, adjust the
steering wheel to the desired angle,
then release the lock release lever to
lock the steering wheel in place. The
steering wheel should be positioned
so that it feels comfortable to you
when driving, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.
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WARNING
- Tilt Steering
Never adjust the position of
the steering wheel while the
vehicle is in motion, or you
may lose control of the vehi-
cle.
After adjusting, push the
steering wheel up and down
to be certain it is locked in
position.
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 To sound the horn, press the
area indicated by the horn
symbol on your steering
wheel (see illustration). The
horn will operate only when
this area is pressed.
 Do not strike the horn severely
to operate it, or hit it with your
fist. Do not press on the horn
with a sharp-pointed object.
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STORAGE COMPARTMENTCenter Tray
To use the storage compartment,
press the front face, and then release
it to allow the storage compartment to
slowly extend from the instrument
panel.Multi Box
The multi box may be opened by
pulling it out by its handle grip. It can
be used for storing small items.Center Console Storage
To use the console storage compart-
ment, pull the cover up.KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE3-80
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Do not put gas lighters and
other explosive materials in the
vehicle. These may cause explo-
sion if the vehicle is exposed for
extended periods outside in hot
weather.
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