PAB ON/OFF Switch
Description and Operation
Description
The driver can control the passenger airbag deployment status (enable or disable) using this PAB ON/OFF switch.
The Passenger Airbag (PAB) ON/OFF switch is installed in the side cover of the instrument panel.
Components and Component Location
Components

Repair Procedures
Removal
Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes before starting work.
Remove the side cover of the airbag (A).

Disconnect the PAB ON/OFF switch connector (A).

Remove the PAB ON/OFF switch.
Installation
Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes before starting work.
Install the PAB ON/OFF switch on the side airbag cover.
Connect the PAB ON/OFF switch connector.
Install the side cover of the airbag.
(Refer to Body - Airbag Side Cover)
After installing the SRSCM, check that the system operates correctly:
Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for about six seconds, then go off.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Rio YB quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.