Kia K900: Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and noninflation conditions
of the air bag)
There are many types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expected to provide additional protection.
These include rear impacts, second or third collisions in multiple impact accidents, as well as low speed impacts.
Curtain air bag
Curtain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the front
and rear doors.
They are designed to help protect the heads of the front seat occupants and the
rear outboard sea ...
Air bag collision sensors
(1) SRS control module
(2) Front impact sensor
(3) Side impact sensor (front)
(4) Side impact sensor (rear)
WARNING
Air bag sensors
Do not hit or allow any objects to impact the locatio ...
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Before entering vehicle
Be sure that all windows, outside mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behi ...
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the approximate number of engine revolutions per minute
(rpm).
Use the tachometer to select the correct shift points and to prevent lugging
and/or over-revving the engi ...
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm
to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow the jump starting procedures.
If in doubt, we strongly recomme ...