Kia Forte: Air bag - advanced supplemental 
restraint system / Occupant Detection System 
(ODS)
		
		
		
Your vehicle is equipped with an 
occupant detection system in the 
front passenger's seat.
The occupant detection system is 
designed to detect the presence of a 
properly-seated front passenger and 
determine if the passenger's front air 
bag should be enabled (may inflate) 
or not. Only the front passenger front 
air bag is controlled by the Occupant 
Detection System.
Do not put anything in front of the 
passenger air bag 
 indicator.
   
The SRS consists of the following 
components:
1. Driver's front air bag module 
2. Passenger's front air bag module 
3. Side air bag modules 
4. Curtain air bag modules 
5. Retractor pre-tens ...
   
 
   
	A detection device located within 
	the front passenger seat cushion.
	An electronic system which determines 
	whether the passenger air 
	bag systems should be activated 
	or deactivated.
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   To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use 
only lubricants of the proper quality. 
The correct lubricants also help promote engine efficiency that results in 
improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle.
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   Repair procedures
	
		Removal and Installation
	
	
		1.
		
		Remove the engine room under cover. 
		(Refer to Engine and transmission Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cover")
		
		
	
	
		2.
		
		Remove the oil drain plug, and drain the oil into a container.
		(Refer  ...