Kia Forte: Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / Inflation and non-inflation conditions of the air bag

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual / Safety features of your vehicle / Air bag - advanced supplemental restraint system / 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.

In these situations, the air bags may not deploy.

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 occupants in certain side impacts and to help prevent the ...

Air bag collision sensors

(1) SRS control module/ Rollover sensor (2) Front impact sensor (3) Side impact sensor (4) Side impact sensor WARNING - Air bag sensors Do not hit or allow any objects to impact the ...

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Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Sensor to detect the distance from the vehicle in front (front radar/camera)

By detecting the vehicle or pedestrian ahead of the vehicle, the sensor helps to operate the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist when the vehicle is at risk of a collision. In order for the FCA system to operate properly, always make sure the sensor or sensor cover is clean and fre ...

Kia Forte 2019-2025 (BD) Owners Manual: Automatic heating and air conditioning

1. Press the AUTO button. The modes, fan speeds, air intake and air-conditioning will be controlled automatically by setting the temperature. 2. Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature. ✽ NOTICE To turn the automatic operation off, select any button or swi ...