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 Service and Repair Manual: In-car Sensor

Description and operation Description The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control unit. The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside. The signal decided by the resistance value which changes in accordance with perceiv ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual: Important Safety Notice

General information Important Safety Notice Proper service methods and repair procedures are essential for safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles as well as personal safety of the operator. The service procedures and descriptions in this shop manual provide general directio ...