Kia Rio: Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and noninflation conditions
of the air bag) / Air bag collision sensors

(1) SRS control module/ Rollover sensor
(2) Front impact sensor
(3) Side impact sensor
(4) Pressure side impact sensor
WARNING - Air bag sensors
- Do not hit or allow any objects to impact the locations where air bag
or sensors are installed. This may cause unexpected air bag deployment, which
could result in serious personal injury or death.
- If the installation location or angle of the sensors is altered in any
way, the air bags may deploy when they should not or they may not deploy when
they should. Therefore, do not try to perform maintenance on or around the air
bag sensors. Have the vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized Kia dealer.
Problems may arise if the sensor installation angles are changed due to the deformation
of the front bumper, body or B pillar where side collision sensors are installed.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired by an authorized Kia dealer.
Installing aftermarket bumper guards or replacing a bumper with non-genuine parts
may adversely affect your vehicle’s collision and air bag deployment performance.
There are many types of accidents in which the air bag would not be expected
to provide additional protection.
These include rear impacts, second or third collisions in multiple impact accidents,
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Front air bags
Front air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on the
severity of impact of the front collision.
Side air bags
Side air bags (side and/or curtain air ...
Other information:
Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, Manual Mode is selected by pushing
the shift lever from the D (Drive) position into the manual gate. To return to D
(Drive) range operation, push the shift lever back into the main gate.
Manual Mode manages the driving dynamics by automatically ...
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label directions when using any chemical cleaner
or polish. Read all warning and caution statements that appear on the label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from rust and deterioration, wash it thor ...