Sephia Sedan L4-1.6L SOHC 16V (1993)
Remember that whenever the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator light is illuminated, the front passenger air bag will NOT deploy.
Here's how the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator light operates:
With Adult Size Occupants
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When the ignition key is turned to the ON position, or after the engine is started, the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator light will illuminate
for about 4 to 6 seconds during the system initialization.
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After the completion of system initialization, the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator light will turn OFF.
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So long as the front passenger seat is occupied by a sufficiently large and properly seated person, the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator light
will stay OFF.
With Smaller Occupants (i.e., a smaller adult, a child or infant, including one in a child restraint seat):
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When the ignition key is turned to the ON position, or after the engine is started, the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator light will illuminate
for about 4 to 6 seconds during the system initialization.
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After system initialization, the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator light will turn OFF for 2 to 3 seconds while the system calculates the sensor
readings. The indicator light will then illuminate after the OCS determines that the occupant is not sufficiently large.
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Remember that the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator light will also illuminate if the front passenger seat is unoccupied or if someone of
sufficient size is not sitting properly in the seat.
Here's what to check for if the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator light does not operate as explained above:
1)
Check to see if the Airbag Warning Light on the instrument panel is illuminated. If it is, check & record the DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code)
identified by using the GDS diagnostic tool. If a DTC is identified, there is a malfunction of the OCS. The "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF"
indicator will not illuminate and the passenger front airbag could inflate in a frontal crash even if a smaller occupant is in the front passenger's seat.
Diagnose and repair the OCS according to the service manual.
If the airbag warning light on the instrument panel is not illuminated, and no DTC code is identified, proceed to Step 2.
2)
Verify that the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator light is illuminated with the passenger seat not occupied. This is the proper functioning
mode. If the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator light is not illuminated when the seat is empty, check & record the OCS status using the
GDS scan tool. If the GDS scan tool indicates the OCS is operating properly, then go to Step 3.
3)
Have the person who is not getting a proper reading on the OCS system occupy the front passenger seat and request that they seat themselves
properly. This means:
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Ensure that the vehicle is on a level surface
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Ensure that the seat back is in a proper upright position.
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The occupant must be sitting in an upright position, and centered on the seat cushion.
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The occupant's legs should be extended comfortably forward with the bottom of their legs (thighs) making contact with the lower seat cushion.
Turn the ignition key OFF, and then turn the key back ON after several seconds. Monitor to see if the "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" indicator
light operates properly for about 30 seconds after the ignition key is ON. If the presence of a presence of a sufficiently large occupant in the
passenger seat fails to turn off the indicator light, carefully recheck their seating position and then try the ignition ON sequence again. Record the
result on the RO. If the improper operation of the Occupant Classification System (OCS) indicator was due to the occupant taking an improper
seating position, take the following steps:
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Train any sufficiently large occupant on how to seat themselves properly in accordance with the Kia owner's manual.
