Kia Cee'd: Air bag - supplemental restraint system / Why didn’t my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag)
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, as well as low speed impacts.
Curtain air bag
Curtain air bags are located along both
sides of the roof rails above the front and
rear doors. They are designed to help
protect the heads of the front seat occupants
and the rear outboar ...
Air bag collision sensors
(1) SRS control module
(2) Front impact sensor
(3) Side impact sensor
WARNING
Do not hit or allow any objects to
impact the locations where air bag
or sensors are installed.
This may ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: With the door handle
Driver’s door and front passanger’s door
(if equipped)
If the inner door handle is pulled when
the door is locked, the door will unlock
and open.
Rear door (if equipped)
If the inner door handle is pulled once
when the door is locked, the door will
unlock.
If the inner door handl ...
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Good driving practices
Never take the vehicle out of gear and
coast down a hill. This is extremely
hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in
gear.
Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause
them to overheat and malfunction.
Instead, when you are driving down a
long hill, slow down and shift to a lower
...
