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Do not modify or replace the
front passenger seat. This will
disable the OCS unless a
proper Kia replacement seat is
used.
Do not place sharp objects on
the front passenger seat.
These can damage the occu-
pant classification system, if
they puncture the seat cush-
ion.
Do not install accessory seat
covers on the front seats,
since these will interfere with
proper sensor operation.
✽ ✽
NOTICE If luggage or other objects are
placed on the front passenger's
seat or if the temperature of the
seat changes while the seat is
unoccupied, the "PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF" indicator may
blink. These conditions do not
indicate a problem.
Do not put heavy objects on the
front passenger's seat. This may
cause front passenger airbag
deployment in the event of an
accident, thus increasing your
repair costs.
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- Proper seating position - Do not put feet on dash-
board.
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When repairing or scrapping the
vehicles
Repairing steering wheel, instru-
ment panel, center console or
roofs, or installing car audio around
center console or painting front
metal sheet could disable the
airbag system. Have them checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
When leaving the vehicle at an
authorized Kia dealer, inform that
the vehicle is equipped with airbag
system, and leave the owner’s
manual in the vehicle.
Since airbag system contains
explosive chemical substances,
contact an authorized Kia dealer
when scrapping the vehicle.
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CAUTION
Do not modify any part of the
Supplemental Restraint System.
Excessive modification could
make the airbag system ineffec-
tive.
WARNING
Do not modify your steering
wheel, seat or any other part
of the Supplemental Restraint
System. Modification could
make the system inoperable.
Do not work on the 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 SRS system,
such as removing, installing,
repairing, or any work on the
steering wheel must be per-
formed by a qualified Kia
technician. Improper handling
of the airbag system may
result in serious personal
injury.
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