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 ...
See also:
Indicator light
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the indicator light illuminates, then
goes off if ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever ESC is operating.
The ESC indic ...
Power steering fluid
Checking the power steering fluid level
With the vehicle on level ground, check the fluid level in the power steering
reservoir periodically. The fluid should be between MAX and MIN marks on the ...
Transmitter precautions
The transmitter (or smart key) will not work if any of following occurs:
You exceed the operating distance limit (about 90 feet [30 m]).
The battery in the transmitter (or smart key) is weak.
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