Kia Optima: Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision?

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Owner's Manual / Safety features of your vehicle / Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision?

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, second or third collisions in multiple impact accidents, as well as low speed impacts.

Curtain air bag

❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. Curtain air bags are located along both sides of the roof rails above the front and rear doors. They are designed to he ...

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 object ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Owner's Manual: Ignition switch position

LOCK The ignition key can be removed only in the LOCK position. ACC (Accessory) The electrical accessories are operative. If the driver experiences difficulty moving the ignition switch to the ACC position, turn the key while at the same time turning the steering wheel right and left to rel ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Owner's Manual: Driving in the rain

Rain and wet roads can make driving dangerous, especially if you’re not prepared for the slick pavement. Here are a few things to consider when driving in the rain: A heavy rainfall will make it harder to see and will increase the distance needed to stop your vehicle, so slow down. Ke ...