KIA Sportage 2009 User Manual

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Knowing your vehicle

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When the ignition switch is turned
ON, the indicator light should illumi-
nate for approximately 6 seconds,
then go off.
Have the system checked if:
• The light does not turn on briefly

when you turn the ignition ON.

• The light stays on after the engine

starts.

• The light comes on while the vehi-

cle is in motion.

Airbag (Supplemental
Restraint System) service

Your 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 airbag ever inflates, the airbag

must be replaced. Do not try to
remove or discard the airbag by
yourself. This must be done by an
authorized Kia dealer.

• If the airbag warning indicator light

alerts you to a problem, have the
airbag system checked as soon as
possible. Otherwise, your airbag
system may be ineffective.

WARNING

- No mainte-

nance or repair

• Do not work on the airbag sys-

tem’s components or wiring.
This could cause the airbags
to inflate inadvertently, possi-
bly seriously injuring some-
one. Working on the system
could also disable the system
so that the airbags would not
deploy in a collision.

• Any work on the airbag sys-

tem,

such as removing,

installing, or repairing the
steering wheel must be per-
formed by a qualified Kia tech-
nician. Improper handling of
the airbag system including
the steering wheel may result
in serious personal injury or
death.

WARNING

- No modifica-

tions

Do not modify any part of the
airbag system modification
could make the airbag system
ineffective.