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Description and Operation of Passenger Airbag (PAB) Module

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Description

The passenger airbag (PAB) is installed inside the airbag module and protects the front passenger in a frontal collision. The SRSCM determines whether and when the PAB should deploy.
Never attempt to measure the resistance of the airbag module circuit (squib), even if you use the specified tester. If the circuit resistance is measured with a tester, accidental airbag deployment will result in serious injury.

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A quick Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.