2006 KIA Optima sensor

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NOTICE
• Both the driver’s and front
passenger’s pre-tensioner seat
belts will be activated in certain
frontal collisions. The pre-
tensioner seat belts can be
activated alone or, where the
frontal collision is severe enough,
with the airbags. The pre-
tensioners will be activated
under these conditions even if
the seat belts are not being worn
at the time of the collision.
• When the pre-tensioner seat
belts are activated, a loud noise
may be heard and fine dust,
which may appear to be smoke,
may be visible in the passenger
compartment. This dust is not
hazardous.
• Although it is harmless, the fine
dust may cause skin irritation
and should not be breathed for
prolonged periods. Wash your
hands and face thoroughly after
an accident in which the
pretensioner seat belts were
activated.
CAUTION
• Because the sensor that activates
the SRS airbag is connected with
pre-tensioner seat belt, the SRS
airbag warning light on the
instrument panel will blink for
approximately 6 seconds after
the ignition key has turned to the
“ON” or “ACC” positions. After
the six second period, the air bag
warning light will turn off.
• Please have the SRS airbag
system and the pre-tensioner
system inspected by an
Authorized Kia Dealer if the
following conditions occur:
1. The SRS warning light does
not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned to
“ON” or “ACC”.
2. When the ignition switch is
turned to “ON” or “ACC” the
SRS warning light stays lit
after blinking for
approximately 6 second.
3. The SRS warning light illum-
inates while the vehicle is being
driven.
AIR
BAG
WARNING
 Pre-tensioners are designed
to operate only one time.
After activation, pretensioner
seat belts must be replaced.
All seat belts, of any type,
should always be replaced
after they have been worn
during a collision.
 The Pre-tensioner seat belt
assembly mechanisms
become hot during
activation. Do not touch the
pre-tensioner seat belt
assemblies for several
minutes after they have been
activated.
 Do not attempt to inspect or
replace the pre-tensioner
seat belts yourself. This
must be done by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
 Do not strike the pre-
tensioner seat belt
assemblies.
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
3-44AIR BAG SYSTEM
COMPONENTSThe main components of your vehicle’s
SRS are:
• One air bag in the steering wheel for
the driver, and another in the
dashboard for the front passenger.
• A diagnostic system that continually
monitors system operation.
• An indicator light to warn you of a
possible problem with the system.
• Emergency power backup in case
your car’s electrical system is
disconnected in a crash.To indicate that your vehicle is equipped
with air bags, the air bag covers on the
steering wheel and on the dashboard are
marked with “SRS AIR BAG.”
HOW THE AIR BAG SYSTEM
WORKSThe driver’s air bag is stored in the
center of the steering wheel. The
passenger side air bag is stored in the
front instrument panel above the glove
box.
If you ever have a severe frontal
collision, your air bags will instantly
inflate to help protect you from serious
physical injury.
There is no single vehicle speed at which
the air bags will inflate. Generally, air
bags are designed to inflate in severe
frontal collisions. The air bag
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
reacts to the severity of a collision and its
direction. These two factors determine
whether the sensors send out an
electronic deployment or inflation signal.
Whether the air bags will inflate depends
on a number of factors including vehicle
speed, angle of impact and the density
and stiffness of the vehicles or objects
that your vehicle hits in the collision.
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SIDE AIRBAG (IF EQUIPPED)Your vehicle is equipped with a side
airbag in each front seat. The purpose of
the airbag is to provide the vehicle’s
driver and/or the front passenger with
additional protection other than that
offered by the seatbelt alone. The side
impact airbags are designed to deploy
only during certain side-impact collisions,
depending on the crash severity, angle,
speed and point of impact. The air bags
are not designed to deploy in all side
impact situations.
MMSA3041 Side airbag
sensor
MMSA3040
WARNING
 For best protection from the
side airbag system and to
avoid being injuried by the
deploying side airbag, both
front seat occupants should
sit in an upright position with
the seat belt properly
fastened. The driver’s hands
should be placed on the
steering wheel at the 9:00
and 3:00 o’clock positions.
The passenger’s arms and
hands should be placed in
their laps.
 Do not use any accessory seat
covers.
 Use of seat covers could
reduce the effectiveness of
the system.
 Do not install any
accessories on the side or
near the side airbag.
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KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
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AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTThe purpose of the air bag warning light
in your instrument panel is to alert you of
a potential problem with your Air Bag -
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
Have the system checked if:
• The light does not illuminate when
you turn the ignition ON.
• The light stays ON after the engine
starts.
• The light comes ON or flashes while
you are driving.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM SERVICEYour 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 air bag ever inflates, the air bag
must be replaced. Do not try to
remove or discard the air bag by
yourself.
This must be done by an Authorized
Kia Dealer.
• If the air bag warning indicator light
alerts you of a problem, have the air
bag system checked as soon as
possible. Otherwise, your air bag
might not inflate when you need it.
The entire SRS system must be inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer 10 years
after the vehicle manufacture date.
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT
AIR
BAG
AS2B03035
 Do not use excessive force
on the side of the seat.
 Do not place any objects
over the airbag or between
the airbag and yourself.
 Do not place any objects (an
umbrella, bag,etc.) between
the front door and the front
seat. Such objects may
become dangerous projectiles
and cause injury if the side air
bag inflates.
 To prevent unexpected
deploy-ment of the side air
bag that may result in
personal injury, avoid impact
to the side airbag sensor
when the ignition key is
“ON”.
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LIGHTINGSINSTRUMENT PANEL
LIGHT CONTROLThe instrument panel lights can be made
brighter or dimmer by turning the
instrument panel light control knob.
AUTO LIGHT CONTROL
( IF EQUIPPED )To activate the auto light feature, twist
the knob on the end of the control lever.
If you set the knob to “AUTO” the tail
lights and headlights will turn on or off
automatically depending on the external
illumination.
CRUISETCS
MMSA4023
MMSA4061
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NOTICE - Battery Saver
FunCtion
• This function operates in order
to prevent the battery from
being discharged by turning off
the small light (except head-
lights) automatically when the
driver removes the ignition key
and opens the driver-side door.
• By applying this function, the
tail light will be turned off auto-
matically if the ignition key is
removed. Therefore, to keep the
tail light on when the ignition
key is removed.
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the multi function
switch off and on again.
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NOTICE
To ensure proper operation of the
Auto Light Control System, never
place items on the sensor located in
the instrument panel.
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REAR HEATER DUCT
(IF EQUIPPED)Whenever the ventilation controls are in
the face-floor or floor position, air is
directed to the rear seat passenger floor
area.AIR QUALITY CONTROL
SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)The air inflow from the outside of the
vehicle can be automatically controlled.
Press the button to activate the “Air
Quality Control System”. To deactivate
the system, press the button or air
intake control button or set modes
selection knob to position.
When using AQS mode, AQS(Air
Quality Control System) automatically
senses outdoor air pollutants and
minimizes them from entering the
vehicle, however, unpleasant or foul
odors that might be present may still be
noticeable within the vehicle.
CAUTION
 Prolonged driving with “Air
Quality Control System” ON
will cause frosting inside the
vehicle.
 To defrost the vehicle, set the
mode selection knob to Defrost
( ) position or the air intake
button to the outside position.
 The air quality control sensor is
located at the side of the radia-
tor. Be careful to avoid damag-
ing the sensor.
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DRIVING TIPS
5-2FUEL REQUIREMENTSYour new Kia Vehicle must use only
UNLEADED FUEL having an octane
rating of 87 or higher. Your new Kia is
designed to obtain maximum performance
with unleaded fuel. Unleaded fuel will
minimize exhaust emissions and spark
plug fouling.
GASOLINE CONTAINING
ALCOHOL AND METHANOLEthanol (also known as grain alcohol) is
a mixture of ethanol and gasoline
marketed as gasohol. Do not use gasohol
containing more than 10% ethanol.
Methanol (also known as wood alcohol)
is a mixture of gasoline and methanol
marketed as gasohol. Do not use gasoline
or gasohol containing methanol.
Either of these fuels may cause
driveability problems and damage to the
fuel system.
Discontinue using gasohol of any kind if
driveability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or driveability problems
may not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty if they result from the use of:
 Gasohol containing more than 10%
ethanol,
 Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol, or
 Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol
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NOTICE
NEVER USE LEADED FUEL. The
use of leaded fuel is detrimental to
the catalytic converter. Never add
any fuel system cleaning agents to
the fuel tank other than what Kia
has specified or the equivalent.
(Consult an Authorized Kia Dealer
for details.)
Leaded fuel will damage the engine
control system’s oxygen sensor and
affect the emission control system.
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NOTICE
Never use gashol which contains
methanol. Discontinue use of any
gashohol product which impairs
driveability.
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DRIVING TIPS
5-12Vehicle Emission Control Information
and Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram
HOMELINK® WIRELESS
CONTROL SYSTEM (IF
EQUIPPED)Your new mirror also comes with an
integrated HomeLink Universal
Transceiver, which allows you to
program the mirror to activate your
garage door(s), estate gate, home
lighting, etc. The mirror actually learns
the codes from your various existing
transmitters.
HOMELINK PROGRAMMING
MMSA5002
MMSA5007
Underside of hood
Emission Control
Information Vacuum Hose
Routing Diagram
CAUTION
 Make sure people and/or objects
are out of the way of any garage
doors or gates you may be
operating during the
programming procedures.
 Keep original transmitters for
potential future programming
needs, or in case you sell the
vehicle.
 In the event you do sell your
vehicle, it's recommended you
erase your programmed
HomeLink mirror buttons.
Homelink buttonsGlare detection sensorIndicator light
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