Kia Forte: Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / Air bag warning light

Kia Forte 2019-2021 (BD) Owners Manual / Safety features of your vehicle / Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / 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 system, which could include your side and/or curtain air bags used for rollover protection.

How does the air bag system operate?

Air bags are activated (able to inflate if necessary) only when the ignition switch or engine start/stop button is turned to the ON position or engine is running. The appropriate air ...

SRS components and functions

The SRS consists of the following components: 1. Driver's front air bag module 2. Passenger's front air bag module 3. Side air bag modules 4. Curtain air bag modules 5. Retractor pre-tens ...

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Kia Forte 2019-2021 (BD) Service Manual: Rear Center Seat Belt Retractor

Components and components location Component Location 1. Rear center seat belt retractor Repair procedures Replacement When installing the belt, make sure not to da ...

Kia Forte 2019-2021 (BD) Service Manual: Side Airbag (SAB) Module

Description and operation Description Installed inside the front seat, the side airbags (SAB) protect the driver and front passenger from danger in the event of a side crash. The SRSCM determines deployment of side airbag based on Side Impact Sensor (SIS) signal. ...