Kia Soul: Why didn't my air bag go off in a collision? (Inflation and non-inflation conditions
of the air bag) / Air bag collision sensors

1. SRS control module
2. Front impact sensor
3. Side impact sensor (if equipped)
4. Side pressure sensor (if equipped)
WARNING
- Do not hit or allow any objects to impact the locations where air bag
or sensors are installed. This may cause unexpected air bag deployment, which
could result in serious personal injury or death.
- If the installation location or angle of the sensors is altered in
any way, the air bags may deploy when they should not or they may not deploy
when they should, causing severe injury or death. Therefore, do not try to perform
maintenance on or around the air bag sensors. Have the system serviced by a
professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
- Problems may arise if the sensor installation angles are changed due
to the deformation of the front bumper, body or B pillar where side collision
sensors are installed. In this case, have the system serviced by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
- Your vehicle has been designed to absorb impact and deploy the air
bag(s) in certain collisions. Installing bumper guards or replacing a bumper
with non-genuine parts may adversely affect your vehicles collision and air
bag deployment performance.
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 ...
Front air bags Front air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on the intensity, speed or angles of impact of the front collision. ❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ ...
Other information:
The driver can change LKA to Lane Departure Warning (LDW) or change LKA mode from the User Settings Mode on the LCD display. Lane keeping assist LKA mode guides the driver to keep the vehicle within the lanes. It rarely controls the steering wheel, when the vehicle drives well inside the lanes. However, ...
Inside rearview mirror Adjust the rearview mirror so that the center view through the rear window is seen. Make this adjustment before you start driving. WARNING Rear visibility Do not place objects in the rear seat or cargo area which would interfere with your vision out the rear window. WARNING Do ...