The purpose of the air bag warning light in your instrument panel is to alert you of a potential problem with your air bag - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the warning light should illuminate for approximately 6 seconds, then go off.
Have the system checked if:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Idler Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Drive Belt System - "Drive Belt")
2.
Remove the idler (A).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 49.0 N·m (4.0 - 5.0 kgf·m, 28.9 - 36.2 lb·ft)
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Components and components location
Components
1. LKAS ON/OFF switch
2. Instrument cluster
3. LKAS Unit (MFC)
* MFC : Multi Function Camera
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Function : LKAS,HBA,SLIF,AEB,SCC
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