Kia Cee'd: Why didn’t my air bag go off in a
collision? (Inflation and non-inflation
conditions of the air bag) / 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 cause unexpected air
bag deployment, which could
result in serious personal injury
or death.
- If the installation location or
angle of the sensors is altered in
any way, the air bags may deploy
when they should not or they may
not deploy when they should,
causing severe injury or death.
Therefore, do not try to perform
maintenance on or around the air
bag sensors.We recommend that
the system be serviced by an
authorized Kia dealer.
- Problems may arise if the sensor
installation angles are changed
due to the deformation of the
front bumper, body or B pillar and
C pillars where side collision sensors
are installed.We recommend
that the system be serviced by an
authorized Kia dealer.
- Your vehicle has been designed
to absorb impact and deploy the
air bag(s) in certain collisions.
Installing bumper guards or
replacing a bumper with non-genuine
parts may adversely affect
your vehicles collision and air
bag deployment performance.
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
accide ...
Front air bags
Front air bags are designed to inflate in a
frontal collision depending on the intensity,
speed or angles of impact of the front
collision.
Side impact and curtain air bags
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Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: General market
NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
- EXCEPT EUROPE (INCLUDING RUSSIA)
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission
control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to
protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are sho ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Symptoms Table
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate
the priority of the like cause of the problem. Check each part in order.
If necessary, replace these parts.
Symptom ...