Airbag Warning Light

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The function of the airbag warning light on the instrument cluster is to indicate the presence of a potential problem with the supplemental restraint system (SRS) airbag.

When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the light comes on for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off.

Have the system checked if:

  • The light does not come on briefly when the ignition is switched on.
  • Once illuminated, the light remains on for approximately 6 seconds.
  • The light comes on while driving.
  • The light flashes when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
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Front passenger airbag enabled indicator (if equipped)

The front passenger airbag ON indicator lights up for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition switch is turned on.

The front passenger airbag ON indicator also lights up when the front passenger airbag ON/OFF switch is set to ON, and goes off after approximately 60 seconds.

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Front passenger airbag disabled indicator (if equipped)

The front passenger airbag disabled indicator lights up for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition switch is turned on.

The front passenger airbag disabled indicator also lights up when the airbag ON/OFF switch is OFF, and goes off when the switch is ON.

WARNING If the front passenger airbag ON/OFF switch is malfunctioning, the front passenger airbag OFF indicator does not light up (the front passenger airbag ON indicator lights up and goes off after approximately 60 seconds) and, in the event of a frontal impact, the front passenger airbag deploys even if the front passenger airbag ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position.

If this occurs, have the front passenger airbag ON/OFF switch and the SRS airbag system checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

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