KIA Sorento 2006 - Manual (Page 56)

Airbag system components
The main components of your SRS
are:
• To indicate that your vehicle is
equipped with airbags, the corre-
sponding airbag covers are marked
with “SRS AIRBAG”.
- Driver’s airbag (see page 3- 48)
- Passenger’s airbag (see page 3- 49)
- Curtain airbag (see page 3- 55)
• A diagnostic system that continual-
ly monitors the 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 dis-
connected in a crash.
The SRS uses a collection of sensors
to gather information about the dri-
ver’s and front passenger’s safety
belt usage and impact severity.
The safety belt usage sensors deter-
mine if the driver and front passen-
ger’s safety belts are fastened. These
sensors provide the ability to control
the SRS deployment based on
whether or not the safety belts are
fastened, and how severe is the
impact.
KNOWING YOUR VEHICLE
3-47
(Continued)
• If your vehicle has been sub-
jected to flood conditions
(e.g. soaked carpeting/stand-
ing water on the floor of the
vehicle, etc.) or if your vehicle
has become flood damaged in
any way, do not attempt to
start the vehicle or put the key
in the ignition before discon-
necting the battery. This may
cause airbag deployment,
which could result in serious
personal injury or death. If
flooded conditions are sub-
jected to your vehicle, before
starting the vehicle, have the
vehicle towed to an author-
ized Kia dealer for inspection
and necessary repairs.
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