2009 Kia Spectra Owners Manual

Knowing your vehicle
In order  to help  provide protection
in  a severe  collision, the  air  bags
must  inflate rapidly.  The speed  of
air bag  inflation is  a consequence
of the extremely short time in which
a collision  occurs and  the need to
get the  air bag  between the occu-
pant  and   the   vehicle  structures
before the occupant  impacts those
structures. This  speed  of  inflation
reduces the  risk of  serious or  life-
threatening injuries in a severe col-
lision and is  thus a necessary part
of air bag design.
However, air bag inflation  can also
cause injuries  which normally  can
include  facial   abrasions,  bruises
and broken bones, and sometimes
more serious  injuries because  the
inflation speed also  causes the air
bags to expand with a great deal of
force.
Noise and smoke
WARNING
To   avoid    severe    personal
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 breath-
ing due  to the contact  of your chest
to  both  the  safety belt  and  the  air
bag,  as well  as  from  breathing the
smoke  and   powder.  We   strongly
urge   you   to  open   your   doors
and/or windows as soon as possi-
ble after impact in order to reduce
discomfort and prevent prolonged
exposure to  the smoke  and  pow-
der.
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injury   or   death   caused   by
deploying  air bags  in  a colli-
sion, the  driver  should sit  as
far   back  from   the   steering
wheel  air bag  as possible  (at
least   250   mm    (10   inches)
away).  The   front   passenger
should always move their seat
as far back as possible and sit
back in their seat.
•  Air bag inflates instantly in an
event of collision, passengers
may be  injured by the  air bag
expansion force if they are not
in proper position.
Air  bag  inflation   may  cause
injuries       which      normally
include  facial or  bodily  abra-
sions,  injuries by  the  broken
glasses or burns by the explo-
sives.
Though smoke and powder are  non-
toxic,  it  may  cause irritation  to  the
skin  (eyes,   nose  and   throat  etc).
Wash and  rinse with  the cold  water
immediately and consult the doctor if
the symptom persists.
There  are   even  circumstances
under  which   contact  with   the
steering wheel air bag can cause
fatal  injuries,   especially  if  the
occupant  is   positioned  exces-
sively   close    to   the   steering
wheel.
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CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Spectra Manuals
Model Year2009
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