Kia Optima: Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? / Air bag collision sensors

(1) SRS control module/ Rollover sensor
(2) Front impact sensor
(3) Side impact sensor
(4) Side impact sensor
(5) Side impact sensor
WARNING - Air bag sensors
- Do not hit or allow any objects to impact the locations where air bags
or sensors are installed.
This may cause unexpected air bag deployment, which could result in serious
personal injury or death.
- If the installation location or angle of the sensors is altered in any
way, the air bags may deploy when they should not or they may not deploy when
they should.
Therefore, do not try to perform maintenance on or around the air bag sensors.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized Kia dealer.
Problems may arise if the sensor installation angles are changed due to the deformation
of the front bumper, front end module, body or front doors where side collision
sensors are installed. Have the vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized Kia
dealer.
Installing bumper guards (or side step or running board) or replacing a bumper
(or front door module) with non-genuine parts may adversely affect your vehicle’s
collision and air bag deployment performance.
Inflation and non-inflation 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, se ...
Front air bags
Front air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on the
intensity, speed or angles of impact of the front collision.
Side and/or curtain air bags
Side ...
Other information:
The certification label is located on the driver's door sill at the center pillar.
This label shows the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle. This
is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of
the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
This ...
Description and operation
Description
TPMS Receiver : IBU (Integrated Body Control Unit) integrated management
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Mode
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Virgin State
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The receiver as a sole part is shipped in this state. ...