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 (DE HEV) Owners Manual: LCD window control
■ Type A
■ Type B
The LCD window modes can be changed by using the control buttons on the steering
wheel.
(1) : MODE button for change the LCD
MODES
(2) : MOVE scroll switch for select
the items
(3) OK : SET/RESET button for set the items or reset the items ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Auto light
When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights
will be turned ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside
the vehicle.
CAUTION
Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel.
This will ensure better auto ...