Kia EV2: Overview / Air bag warning light

Kia EV2 (QV1, 2026-2026) Owner's Manual / Seating and safety restraints / Air bag - supplemental restraint system / Overview / Air bag warning light

Operating condition(s)

When the vehicle is running or powered on, the dedicated air bag warning light appears on the instrument cluster for approximately 3–6 seconds to perform a self-diagnostic check and then turns off automatically if everything functions normally.

Malfunction

The air bag warning light does not turn on briefly during startup when the vehicle is running or powering on.
The air bag warning light stays continuously illuminated after remaining on for the initial 3–6 seconds check period.
The air bag warning light comes on unexpectedly whilst the vehicle is moving on the road.

Overview

Passenger’s front air bag module positioned in the dashboard Front centre side air bag* located between front seats for enhanced occupant protection Driver’s front air bag housed securely within the steering wheel hub Side air bag integrated into the outboard structure of the front seats Curtain air bag running along the roof rails to protect head zones across rows *: if equipped Even in modern vehicles equipped with advanced Supplemental Restraint Systems like the Kia EV2, you and all vehicle occupants must always wear the provided safety belts properly to minimise the risk and severity of injury in the event of an unexpected collision or rollover situation...

Passenger's front air bag ON/OFF switch: (if equipped)

Operation Insert the mechanical emergency key securely into the designated passenger's front air bag ON/OFF switch slot...

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