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In order to help provide protection
in a severe collision, the airbags
must inflate rapidly. The speed of
airbag inflation reduces the likeli-
hood of serious or life-threatening
injuries and is thus a mandatory
part of the airbag design.
However, airbag inflation can also
cause injuries which normally can
include facial abrasions, bruises
and broken bones, because thatspeed also causes the airbags to
expand with a great deal force.
There are even circumstances under which contact with the
steering wheel airbag can cause
fatal injuries, especially if the
occupant is positioned exces-
sively close to the steeringwheel. Noise and smoke
When the airbags inflate, they make
a loud noise and they leave smoke
and powder in the air inside of the
vehicle. This is normal and is a result
of the ignition of the airbag inflator.
After the airbag inflates, you may feel
substantial discomfort in breathing
due to the contact of your chest to
both the safety belt and the airbag,
as well as from breathing the smoke
and powder.
We strongly urge you
to open your doors and/or win-
dows as soon as possible after
impact in order to reduce discom-
fort and prevent prolonged expo-
sure to the smoke and powder.
Though smoke and powder are non-
toxic, it may cause irritation to the
skin (eyes, nose and throat etc). If
this is the case, wash and rinse with
the cold water immediately and con-sult the doctor if the symptom per-
sists.WARNING
Driver should sit as far back (at least 250 mm (10 inches)
away) from the steering wheel
airbag as possible to reduce
the risk of injury or death in a
collision. The front passenger
should always move their seat
as far back as possible and sit
back in their seat.
Airbag inflates instantly in an event of collision, passengers
may be injured by the airbag
expansion force if they are not
in proper position.
Airbag inflation may cause injuries which normally
include facial or bodily abra-
sions, injuries by the broken
glasses or burns by the explo-sives.
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Driving your vehicle
Engine oil pressure warning
This warning light indicates the
engine oil pressure is low.
If the warning light illuminates while
driving:
1. Drive safely to the side of the roadand stop.
2. With the engine off, check the engine oil level. If the level is low, add oil as required.
If the warning light remains on after
adding oil or if oil is not available, call
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
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NOTICE
If the engine is not stopped immedi-
ately, severe damage could result.
Charging system warning
This warning light indicates a mal-
function of either the generator or
electrical charging system.
If the warning light comes on while
the vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the gen- erator drive belt for looseness or
breakage.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a problem exists somewhere in the
electrical charging system. Have
an Authorized Kia Dealer correct
the problem as soon as possible. Safety belt warning
Type A
As a reminder to the driver and pas-
senger, safety belt warning light will
blink for approximately 6 seconds
each time you turn the ignition switchON.
If the driver
’s lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the key is turned ON
or if it is unfastened after the key is
ON, the safety belt warning light
blinks for 6 seconds. If the system
does not operate as described, see
an Authorized Kia Dealer for assis-
tance.
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Type B
As a reminder to the driver and pas-
senger, safety belt warning light will
blink or illuminate for approximately 6
seconds each time you turn the igni-
tion switch ON.
If the driver's lap/shoulder belt is not
fastened when the key is turned ON
or if it is disconnected after the key is
turn ON, the safety belt warning light
will blink or illuminate until the belt is
fastened.
But, if the driver's lap/shoulder belt is connected and disconnected twice
within 9 seconds after the belt is fas-
tened, the safety belt warning light
will not operate.
If the system does not operate as
described, see an Authorized Kia
Dealer for assistance. Rear window defroster indicator (if equipped) This light comes on when the rear
defroster switch is depressed to
remove the frost on the rear glass.
Press the switch again to shut off the
defroster when the frost is removed.
The rear window defroster will auto-
matically turn off after 20 minutes.
It will also turn off whenever you
remove the ignition key.
Shift pattern indicators (if equipped) The individual indicators illuminate to
show the automatic transaxle shift
lever selection.O/D OFF Indicator (if equipped) This indicator comes on when the
O/D system is deactivated.
Immobilizer indicator (if equipped) This light illuminates when the immo-
bilizer key is inserted and turned to
the ON position to start the engine.
If this light turns off or blinks when
the ignition switch is in the ON posi-
tion before starting the engine, have
the system checked by an authorized
Kia Dealer.O/D
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