Kia Niro: How does the air bag system operate / Noise and smoke
When the air bags inflate, they make a loud noise and they leave smoke and powder in the air inside of the vehicle. This is normal and is a result of the ignition of the air bag inflator. After the air bag inflates, you may feel substantial discomfort in breathing due to the contact of your chest with both the seat belt and the air bag, as well as from breathing the smoke and powder. Open your doors and/or windows as soon as possible after the impact in order to reduce discomfort and prevent prolonged exposure to smoke and powder.
Though the smoke and powder are non-toxic, they may cause irritation to the skin (eyes, nose and throat, etc). If this is the case, wash and rinse with cold water immediately and consult a doctor if the symptom persists.
WARNING
When the air bags deploy, the air bag related parts in the steering wheel, instrument panel, front seats and/or in both sides of the roof rails above the front and rear doors are very hot. To prevent injury, do not touch the air bag storage area’s internal components immediately after an air bag has inflated.
How does the air bag system operate
Air bags are activated (able to inflate if necessary) only when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or START position.
Air bags inflate instantly in the event of a serious frontal collisio ...
Front passenger's air bag warning label for child restraint system
WARNING
Never place a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, unless
the passenger-side air bag is deactivated. An inflating passenger-side air bag could
impact the rear-facing ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Release residual pressure in fuel line
Release Residual Pressure
in Fuel Line
Whenever the high pressure fuel fuse, fuel pipe, delivery pipe, or injector
is removed immediately after shutting off the engine, an injury may be caused
by the relea ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Rear Oil Seal Repair procedures
Replacement
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Be sure to read and follow the “General Safety Information and
Caution” before doing any work related with the high voltage system.
Failure to follow the safety i ...