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

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 from the illustration.
Side and curtain air bags (if equipped)
Side and/or curtain air bags are designed to inflate when an impact is detected
by side collision sensors depending on the strength, speed or angles of impact resulting
from a side impact collision.
Although the front air bags (driver’s and front passenger’s air bags) are designed
to inflate only in frontal collisions, they also may inflate in other types of collisions
if the front impact sensors detect a sufficient impact. Side air bags (side and/or
curtain air bags) are designed to inflate only in side impact collisions, but they
may inflate in other collisions if the side impact sensors detect a sufficient impact.
If the vehicle chassis is impacted by bumps or objects on unimproved roads or
sidewalks, air bags may deploy. Drive carefully on unimproved roads or on surfaces
not designed for vehicle traffic to prevent unintended air bag deployment.
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 ...
• In certain low-speed collisions the air bags may not deploy. The air bags are designed not to deploy in such cases because they may not provide benefits beyond the protection of the seat belts in ...
Other information:
❈ The actual indicator in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. The passenger's front air bag ON indicator illuminates for approximately 4 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The passenger's front air bag ON indicator also comes on when the passenger's ...
WARNING For maximum restraint system protection, the seat belts must always be used whenever the car is moving. Seat belts are most effective when seatbacks are in the upright position. Children age 13 and younger must always be properly restrained in the rear seat. Never allow children to ride in the ...