Kia Sportage: Occupant Detection System (ODS) / Main components of the occupant detection system
- 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.
- An indicator light located on the instrument panel which illuminates the
words PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicates the front passenger air bag system is
deactivated.
- The instrument panel air bag warning light is interconnected with the
occupant detection system.
If the front passenger seat is occupied by a person that the system determines
to be of appropriate size, and he/she sits properly (sitting upright with the seatback
in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion with their seat belt on, legs
comfortably extended and their feet on the floor), the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator
will turn off and the front passenger's air bag will be able to inflate, if necessary,
in frontal crashes.
You will find the PASSENGER AIR BAG “OFF” indicator on the center facia panel.
This system detects the conditions 1~4 in the following table and activates or deactivates
the front passenger air bag based on these conditions.
Always be sure that you and all vehicle occupants are seated and restrained properly
(sitting upright with the seat in an upright position, centered on the seat cushion,
with the person’s legs comfortably extended, feet on the floor, and wearing the
safety belt properly) for the most effective protection by the air bag and the safety
belt.
• The ODS (Occupant Detection System) may not function properly if the passenger
takes actions which can defeat the detection system.
These include:
(1) Failing to sit in an upright position.
(2) Leaning against the door or center console.
(3) Sitting towards the sides or the front of the seat.
(4) Putting legs on the dashboard or resting them on other locations which reduce
the passenger weight on the front seat.
(5) Improperly wearing the safety belt.
(6) Reclining the seat back.
■ Type A
■ Type B
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 prope ...
*1 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult
sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending
on his/her physique and post ...
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