Kia Rio: Restraint / SRSCM

Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT)

Description and operation Description The Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside Center Pillar (LH & RH). When a vehicle crashes with a certain degree of frontal impact ...

SRS Control Module (SRSCM)

Description and operation Description The primary purpose of the SRSCM (Supplemental Restraints System Control Module) is to discriminate between an event that warrants restraint syste ...

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Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Owners Manual: Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

Electric Power Steering (EPS) Warning Light (if equipped) This warning light illuminates: Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. - It remains on until the engine is started. When there is a malfunction with the EPS. In this case, have your vehi ...

Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Owners Manual: Noise and smoke

When the air bags inflate, they make a loud noise and they leave smoke and powder in the air inside of the vehicle. This is normal and is a result of the ignition of the air bag inflator. After the air bag inflates, you may feel substantial discomfort in breathing due to the contact of your ch ...