Kia Optima: Restraint / Airbag Module

Side Impact Sensor (SIS)

Description and operation Description The Side Impact Sensor (SIS) system consists of two kinds of side impact sensor which are installed at each center of the front door module (left ...

Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring

Description and operation Description The Driver Airbag (DAB) is installed in the steering wheel and electrically connected to SRSCM via the clock spring. It protects the driver by dep ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Parking Brake

Repair procedures Inspection Check whether the stroke is within specification when the parking brake lever is depressed with 44 lbf, 196 N(20 kgf) of force. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade. If the stroke is more or less than ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Care of seat belts

Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition, care should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hardware are not damaged by seat hinges, doors or other abuse. WARNING - Pinched seat belt Make sure that the webbing and/or buckle does not get caught or pinched in ...