Passenger Front Airbag ON/OFF Switch

The passenger front airbag can be deactivated using the passenger front airbag ON/OFF switch if a child restraint is installed on the front passenger seat or if the front passenger seat is not occupied by a person.

For your child's safety, the passenger front airbag must be deactivated when it is necessary to install a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat, which should only be done in exceptional cases.

To deactivate or reactivate the passenger front airbag:

To deactivate the passenger front airbag, insert the mechanical key into the passenger front airbag ON/OFF switch and turn it to the OFF position.

Passenger front airbag OFF indicator () will illuminate and remain on until the front passenger airbag is activated.

To reactivate the passenger front airbag, insert the mechanical key into the passenger front airbag ON/OFF switch and turn it to the ON position. The passenger front airbag OFF indicator will turn off, and the passenger front airbag ON indicator () will remain on for approximately 60 seconds.

WARNING

On some models, the front airbag ON/OFF switch may be operated with a similar small hard tool. Always check the status of the passenger front airbag ON/OFF switch and the passenger front airbag ON/OFF indicator.

✽ NOTICE

• When the passenger front airbag ON/OFF switch is in the ON position, the passenger front airbag is activated, and a child or child seat must not be installed on the front passenger seat.
• When the passenger front airbag ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position, the passenger front airbag is deactivated.

CAUTION

• If the passenger front airbag ON/OFF switch does not operate properly, the airbag warning light () on the instrument panel will illuminate.
  And the passenger front airbag OFF indicator () will not illuminate (the passenger front airbag ON indicator will illuminate and turn off after approximately 60 seconds). The SRS control module will reactivate the passenger front airbag, and the passenger front airbag will deploy in a frontal collision even if the passenger front airbag ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.
  In this case, we recommend having the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
• If the SRS airbag warning light flashes or does not illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to ON, or if it illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, we recommend having the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

• The driver is responsible for the correct position of the passenger front airbag ON/OFF switch.
• Deactivate the passenger front airbag only when the ignition switch is off; otherwise, a malfunction may occur in the SRS control module. There may also be a risk that the driver and/or front passenger and/or side and curtain airbags may not deploy or may deploy incorrectly during a collision.
• Never install a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat unless the passenger front airbag has been deactivated. An infant or child may be seriously injured or killed by airbag deployment in an accident.
• Even if your vehicle is equipped with a passenger front airbag ON/OFF switch, do not install a child restraint system on the front passenger seat unless absolutely necessary. Children who are too large for child restraint systems must always occupy the rear seat and use the available seat belts. Children are best protected in the event of a collision when they are secured by a proper restraint system in the rear seat.
• As soon as a child seat is no longer needed on the front passenger seat, reactivate the passenger front airbag.

WARNING! Do not attach objects

Do not place any objects (such as an emergency hazard cover, cell phone holder, cup holder, air freshener or stickers) over or near the steering wheel airbag modules, instrument panel, windshield, or passenger-side instrument panel above the glove box. Such objects may cause injury if the vehicle is involved in a collision severe enough to deploy the airbags. Do not place any objects on the airbag or between the airbag and yourself.