Kia Optima: Air Bag Warning Light
The purpose of the air bag warning light in your instrument panel is to alert you of a potential problem with your Air Bag - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
Have the system checked if:
- The light does not illuminate briefly when you turn the ignition ON.
- The light stays on after the engine starts.
- The light comes on or flashes while you are driving.
The Importance of the Passenger Being Properly Seated
The front seat passenger’s air bag is much larger than the steering wheel air
bag and inflates with considerably more force. It can seriously hurt or kill a passenger
who is not in the proper po ...
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 air bag ev ...
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Moving Up a Steep Grade From a Standing Start
To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight
and steepness of the grade, and re ...
Removal
1.
Remove the battery and the battery
tray. (Refer to "Charging system" in EE group.)
2.
Remove the under cover (A).
Tightening torque:7.8 ~
11 ...
Rear Door Child Safety Lock
The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally
opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.
To lock a rear door so that it cannot be opened from the inside, pu ...