Maintenance operation
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace.
R : Replace or change.
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A : Repeatedly driving short distance of less than 8 km (5miles) in normal temperature
or less than 16 km (10 miles) in freezing temperature.
B : Extensive engine idling or low speed driving for long distances.
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or saltspread roads.
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or in very cold weather
E : Driving in heavy dust condition
F : Driving in heavy traffic area
G : Driving on uphill, downhill, or mountain roads.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack.
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing.
J : Driving in very cold weather.
K : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h).
L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions.
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring Repair procedures
Inspection
Air bag module
If any improper parts are found during the following inspection, replace the
airbag module with a new one.
Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module
(squib ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring Description and operation
Description
Driver Airbag (DAB) is installed in the steering wheel and electrically connected
to SRSCM via the clock spring.
It protects the driver by deploying the airbag when frontal crash occurs. The
SRSCM determines deployment of the Driver Airbag (DAB).
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